Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Thanks for all the Ghoti!






Trying to keep in simple for the holiday.


(If you missed the recap of last week's quiz, go here.)







Here's the quiz:

1. Now in the hands of Italy, Napoleon was sent into exile for the first time in 1814, to what then-French island?

2. Inspired by British bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, several South American bands such as Los Shakers and Los Mockers, skyrocketed to fame in their national neighbor, Argentina, in something known as the ________ Invasion.


3. What SPECIFIC type of poly-chromatic lizard clade did George Alan O'Dowd and his band sing about on the SECOND their 1983 album Colour by Numbers?

4. What fictional company, shown in the film The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, has the slogan "The future begins tomorrow!" and was originally created by novelist Thomas Pynchon and featured in his books V. and The Crying of Lot 49?

5. During World War Two, what common Italian male first name acquired a new meaning as a way to refer to the Axis powers, deriving from an acronymic portmanteau of their capital cities?

6. Along with his buddy Earl, what alien from the planet Funkotron, starred in several video games in the 1990s?

RULES:
Take the first letter of each answer above, and rearrange the letters to find the name of a trans-continental nation that, along with Hungary, has risen to special attention in the US in this month.

Tell me this country, in-person anytime after 7:00 for a prize.





Info on our Hosts:
Have you "liked" On Tap at the Harbor on Facebook?
If you haven't here's what you are missing:
* A weekly bonus question from me, good for a free shot
* Their upcoming live music events
* Info on great parties, events and contests

On Tap at the Harbor has an EXCELLENT beer selection. 
CHRISTMAS ALES NOW ON TAP!

They also have SEVERAL other locations.

Most of their other locations also have live music, and the same great menu and Daily specials:

Thirsty?There's a great special on 22oz beers, Sunday - Thursday, 6 to close:
$3.99 for 22 oz of draught Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Light.

 

Hungry?They have $6.99 dinner specials Monday - Thursday, 3 to close:
I'm not going to copy them all here, but Tuesday's is on all 1/2 lb. burgers (excluding the Portobello Burger).  You can check their site for more details.


Sign up for their mailing list here



Your weekly link roundup:
Last Call USA NEOhio - Facebook
Last Call Productions - Facebook
Last Call USA's Weekly HINTS
Last Call USA's Trivia League
check LEAGUE SCORES here.
ROB at Last Call
You are HERE.
Our company store.

I published a book!

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Tuesday 11-19 Game Roundup

82    Gingers (7795) (Formerly the Unmazing Jonathan)
78    #Plastic The Lathering (7629)   
74    #Shiny (7675)   
72    #e equals MC AWESOME (7638)   
63    Canoe Paddlers (7630)   
51    #A N J (7709)   
46    #Team Newcomers (7710)


Great round, everybody!  
Congrats to Jonathan and Ginger for their game-winning performance, on only their SECOND time at Trivia Tuesday.

(Trying something new, getting stats posted BEFORE I send out the frantic email on Tuesday.)

Here's what the Facebook quiz will be:

Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien's sidekick on Late Night, left the show in 2000.
Before returning to Conan's side in 2009, he starred in three failed sitcoms, 2 on FOX, 1 on NBC.
Name one of those sitcoms.

Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Tax and title not included.

-r

 

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

CLEVER POST TITLE HERE


79    Team Newcomers (7710)
77    e equals MC AWESOME (7638)
72    Plastic The Lathering (7629)
68    A N J (7709)
68    Shiny (7675)
64    Canoe Paddlers (7630)
63    The Unmazing Jonathan (7795)
46    Big Katz


 
STANDARD RECAP OF PREVIOUS WEEK
GREETINGS TO NEW TEAM OR TEAMS.
DISPARAGING REMARK ABOUT TEAM E=MC AWESOME.
JOKEY LINK VAGUELY TANGENTIALLY RELATED TO SOMETHING MENTIONED IN SCORE RECAP.
ALMOST AMUSING DIGRESSION ON ITEM IN THE NEWS
REALLY BAD PUN(s).

CONTRACTUALLY OBLIGATED IMPORTANT INFORMATION, SIMILAR OR IDENTICAL TO PREVIOUS POSTS:

>See you tonight, at 8 pm.
>Remember, we are upstairs.


>Info on our Hosts:
>Have you "liked" On Tap at the Harbor on Facebook?
>If you haven't here's what you are missing:
>* A weekly bonus question from me, good for a free shot
>* Their upcoming live music events
>* Info on great parties, events and contests

>On Tap at the Harbor has an EXCELLENT beer selection. 
>CHRISTMAS ALES NOW ON TAP!

>They also have SEVERAL other locations.

>Most of their other locations also have live music, and the same great menu and daily specials:

>Thirsty?
>There's a great special on 22oz beers, Sunday - Thursday, 6 to close:
>$3.99 for 22 oz of draught Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Light.
 

>Hungry?
>They have $6.99 dinner specials Monday - Thursday, 3 to close:
>I'm not going to copy them all here, but Tuesday's is on all 1/2 lb. burgers >(excluding the Portobello Burger).  You can check their site for more details.


>You can sign up for their mailing list here


This weeks quiz:
In 1986, Steve Jackson Games published their Generic Universal Role Playing System rules set. In 1990, while compiling their computer hacker-themed "Cyberpunk" expansion, they were raided by the US Secret Service.  This was one of several events that led directly to the founding of what non-profit electronic civil rights organization?
First person to tell me, IN PERSON, after 7:30 will win a prize.


Your weekly link roundup:
Last Call USA NEOhio - Facebook
Last Call Productions - Facebook
Last Call USA's Weekly HINTS
Last Call USA's Trivia League
check LEAGUE SCORES here.
ROB at Last Call
You are HERE.
Our company store.

I published a book!

namaste

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18


LAST WEEK'S SCORES:


74 A N J (7709)
69 Team Newcomers (7710)
68 Plastic The Lathering (7629)
61 Canoe Paddlers (7630)
60 e equals MC AWESOME (7638)
42 The Birthday Suits
26 Monkey Butt Brewing Company
9 Wing Nuts (The large group that didn't stay to hang out.)











I would love to add a ton of jokes and links, but it's been a really carppy week, so excuse the brevity.


See you tonight, at 8 pm.
Remember, we are upstairs.




Info on our Hosts:
Have you "liked" On Tap at the Harbor on Facebook?
If you haven't here's what you are missing:
* A weekly bonus question from me, good for a free shot
* Their upcoming live music events
* Info on great parties, events and contests

On Tap at the Harbor has one of the best beer selections in town, and certainly the best at the Portage Lakes.  (Take it from a budding beer snob!)

They also have SEVERAL other locations. (I know several of you drive pretty far to come to this show, so there may be one closer to you for non-quiz nights - I'll double check with bar management to see if the certificates are good at their other spots.) 

Most of their other locations also have live music, and the same great menu and daily specials:

Thirsty?
There's a great special on 22oz beers, Sunday - Thursday, 6 to close:
$3.99 for 22 oz of draught Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Light.
 

Hungry?
They have $6.99 dinner specials Monday - Thursday, 3 to close:
I'm not going to copy them all here, but Tuesday's is on all 1/2 lb. burgers (excluding the Portobello Burger).  You can check their site for more details.


You can sign up for their mailing list here


This weeks quiz:

Today is 11/12/13, the second to last sequential date this century.
Here are a bunch of questions that have nothing to do with those three numbers.  One of these questions has EVEN LESS to do with them than the other 14.  
Which question is the odd one out?  
What should I have asked to make it fit in with the theme?

First person to tell me, IN PERSON, will win a prize.

1    What number is the sum of the first three squares, making it a square pyramidal number?
2    What is the traditional number of lines in each of these types of sonnet:
           Urdu Sonnet           Petrarchan Sonnet           Pushkin sonnet
3    What number forms the base used in tetra-decimal positional notation?
4    MLB's Red Sox, Cubs, Indians, Twins, Phillies, and Cardinals have retired this jersey number, but the Cincinnati's Reds cannot. What number is it?
5    How many days are in a fortnight?
6    One of Beethoven's most famous piano pieces is the Moonlight Sonata.  What number is it also known by?
7    One French king ruled for over 72 years.  What # Louis was he?
8    There have been at least 20 Popes named "John".  Which numerical John died in 984?
9    In order of entrance to the Union, what number state is Kentucky?
10    Which Wrestlemania featured these victories:
           Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels
           The Undertaker defeated Kane
11    Which Superbowl featured this AWESOME half-time show: Up with People presents "A Salute to the Big Band Era" ?
12    Which amendment to the US constitution ensured that "all persons born" in the United States are citizens of it?
13    In traditional English weights and measures, how many pounds are in a stone?
14    Once the Scarlet Knights and Terrapins join, how many full members will the Big Ten have?
15    What is seven times two (7x2)?





blah blah blah Ginger blah 
 
Your weekly link roundup:
Last Call USA NEOhio - Facebook
Last Call Productions - Facebook
Last Call USA's Weekly HINTS
Last Call USA's Trivia League
check LEAGUE SCORES here.
ROB at Last Call
You are HERE.
Our company store.

I published a book!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Same Location, Different Elevation.

Same Location, Different Elevation.
So effective, we've been kicked upstairs!

Huh?

We are movin' on up!

Uhhhh, Rob, that's great, I love the Jefferson's and all, but what are you talking about?

Oh, was that confusing?

Yes.

On Tap at the Harbor is still hosting our Tuesday  Quiz, but we are no longer confined to the basement.  (Although, I have to say, it's a nice basement!)

Starting tonight, and for the foreseeable future we'll be upstairs.
Same address, same fantastic beer selection, same occasionally funny host, same great quiz, MUCH BETTER VIEW.

You know with the time change, it's pretty dark by 8 pm, right?

Be quiet, voice that only exists in my head!

Okay.


So here are last weeks league scores:

90 Bazinga (7449)
83 Plastic The Lathering (7629)
76 Canoe Paddlers (7630)
74 Team Newcomers (7710)
70 A N J (7709)
70 Shiny (7675)
57 e equals MC AWESOME (7638)


Remember, those numbers in (parentheses) are your official league ID numbers.  You can always get the most up-to-date league info HERE.


Team Bazinga took home top honors.  It was their first time at the On Tap location, and I hope they come back again for more.

If you are on one of the teams that did not receive your prizes last Tuesday, you'll be able to pick them up tonight.  You can ask at the bar, or find me if you are there before showtime.

Have you "liked" On Tap at the Harbor on Facebook?
If you haven't here's what you are missing:
* A weekly bonus question from me, good for a free shot
* Their upcoming live music events
* Info on great parties, events and contests

On Tap at the Harbor has one of the best beer selections in town, and certainly the best at the Portage Lakes.  (Take it from a budding beer snob!)

They also have SEVERAL other locations. (I know several of you drive pretty far to come to this show, so there may be one closer to you for non-quiz nights - I'll double check with bar management to see if the certificates are good at their other spots.) 

Most of their other locations also have live music, and the same great menu and daily specials:

Thirsty?
There's a great special on 22oz beers, Sunday - Thursday, 6 to close:
$3.99 for 22 oz of draught Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Miller Light.
 

Hungry?
They have $6.99 dinner specials Monday - Thursday, 3 to close:
I'm not going to copy them all here, but Tuesday's is on all 1/2 lb. burgers (excluding the Portobello Burger).  You can check their site for more details.


You can sign up for their mailing list here

ARE YOU READY FOR THE WEEKLY SECRET QUIZ CHALLENGE?!?

Well, I hope so.  I kept reading this far.

WEEKLY QUIZ!
Answer these 6 questions.
Take the first letter of the first word of each answer.
Rearrange the letters, and you will find the identity of someone who is celebrating a birthday today.
Tell me tonight, IN PERSON, any time after 7:30 pm for a prize.


1. Playing the Dr. Temperance Brennan on Bones for 9 years (!), who is the less-famous Deschanel sister?  (Hey, you can argue, but BONES never got on an iPhone ad!)

2. On DC Comic's Earth-C, Alley-Kat-Abra is a superheroic magician, a member

Really? alt-text?  What is this, XKCD?
of the Zoo Crew, and in her secret identity, she is a martial arts instructor (teaching Kat-Fu) in the city of Mew Orleans.  What is her secret identity?


 







3. Born in Somalia in 1955, she played a shapeshifting alien in Star Trek VI (better in the original Klingon) and married a space oddity in 1992.  Who is she?

4. Mom to Pebbles and wife to Fred, what cartoon lady was voiced by Jean Vander Pyl, who also did the voice of Robo-American maid Rosie on the Jetsons?

5. You know nothing, Rob Core!  What wildling from Game of Thrones (ASOIAF, for you readin' types), kissed by fire is played on the HBO show by Rose Leslie (who is actually the daughter of a Scots Chieftan!).

6. After Ivana discovered their affair in 1991, who became Donald Trump's (Bloviating Ignoramus)  second wife in 1993, and his second EX-wife in 1999?



Your weekly link roundup:
Last Call USA NEOhio - Facebook
Last Call Productions - Facebook
Last Call USA's Weekly HINTS
Last Call USA's Trivia League
check LEAGUE SCORES here.
ROB at Last Call
You are HERE.
Our company store.

I published a book!

BRING A FRIEND!

Seriously, I checked our team stats versus all of the other Last Call USA game sites.  Our teams are averaging about 2.43 people.  Other sites have 5.  (Actually, 4.9, but what's 10% of a person between friends?)  What does this mean for you, you may ask?

Actually, what does this mean for me?

So glad you asked.  
This means your team has, on average, less than HALF the BRAIN POWER available to you.  With half the cognitive ability, you will not answer as many questions and you could.  You might lose the game, miss the league championship, and not know the three people who have never been in my kitchen.  





SAVE YOURSELVES!  TRIVIATE WITH A FRIEND! SEVERAL IF POSSIBLE!




























It's turtles all the way down.