Best Trophy Ever: Leopard-Skin Snuggie!
August 17th, 2010A lot has happened since my last Triviology newsletter - let me catch you up! First of all, the champions for I Don’t Feel Tardy 3, my annual music quiz, are Nasty Habits. In addition to gift certificates to the bar, I awarded their captain, Karyn, a unique trophy - a leopard-skin Snuggie, presented James Brown style. It was a close competition, but Nasty Habits ultimately knew more lyrics to The Gambler, songs by The Gossip . . . and urban legendry of Phil Collins. Then, at Ella Street Social Club, Margaret once again hosted a night of Twin Peaks trivia: Damn Fine Quizzery - And Hot! As usual, she went above and beyond the call of duty for a TJ by baking a cherry pie for the lucky victors, Triple R (aka Laura’s Team).
Disney fans, this Saturday (8/21 @ 7:00) is The Happiest Quiz on Earth, which will take you to a wonderful world where cats form jazz bands, vultures talk like The Beatles, and elephants make you cry. Michele threatened to cut me if I didn’t let her write this one, so trust me, she is the right trivia jockey to host this tender lunar quiz, which will be the very last night of trivia at Peter’s. I wish I could be there too, but I will be attending Kyle’s wedding (sorry, ladies - he’s taken!). Congratulations, by the way, to Battlehorn Greywolf, who triumphed at the final weekly Peter’s quiz. In the 5 & 1/2 years I’ve been making the trivia, BHGW have always been strong contenders, but they were also the original Shit-Talkers - it’s only fitting that they got the final say at this venue. As to why I am retiring Peter’s, there’s not one particular reason. After the new owners took over, we gave it a try, we had some good nights, and I certainly do wish them luck . . . but I am confident that I can find a place that better serves the needs of my Triviologists (that’s you!). In fact, my trivia jockeys are trickling back into town this week, so . . . stay tuned for more great new venues!
Upcoming special events:
Beverly Hills 90210 Quizzery!
Thursday, September 2nd (9/02/10) @ 9:00
La Merde @ 301 SE Morrison
*Sideburns are required for the boys; nose jobs are required for the girls! The focus is on the original show, but there definitely might be some questions about the spin-offs.
The Sassiest Quiz In America!
Monday, October 4th @ 714 SW 20th Place
Hosted by Margaret
*Jump back in time 20 years for an evening of trivia devoted to the greatest teen magazine in the history of the world - Sassy!
Triviology champions for the week of 8/1/10 - 8/5/10:
Sunday @ 6:00
1800 East Burnside
Sunday @ 8:00
Yur’s Bar & Grill (w/Jon)
717 NW 16th
ESPECIALLY IN MORNINGS
Monday @ 7:00 *Twin Peaks Trivia!
714 SE 20th Place
TRIPLE R (aka Laura’s Team)
Tuesday @ 7:30
Sewickly’s (w/ShanRock … & cash prizes!)
4901 SE Hawthorne
FUNKE COLD MEDINA
FUNKE COLD MEDINA
Tuesday @ 8:00
609 & 1/2 SE Taylor
SPEEDY GONZALES McGEE
Wednesday @ 8:00
4606 NE Glisan
SIAMESE COUSINS
Wednesday @ 8:00
5701 NE Fremont
Thursday @ 9:00
Triviology champions for the week of 8/8/10 - 8/12/10:
Sunday @ 6:00
1800 East Burnside
THERE’S NO “I” IN “MEAT”
Sunday @ 8:00
Yur’s Bar & Grill (w/Jon)
717 NW 16th
MOTHERS OF RETENTION
Monday @ 7:00
714 SE 20th Place
MOTHERS OF RETENTION
Tuesday @ 7:30
Sewickly’s (w/ShanRock … & cash prizes!)
4901 SE Hawthorne
FUNKE COLD MEDINA
FUNKE COLD MEDINA
Tuesday @ 8:00
609 & 1/2 SE Taylor
MILLIPEDE VANQUISHERS
Wednesday @ 8:00
4606 NE Glisan
Thursday @ 9:00
Thanks for making beautiful trivia with me, people!
Your trivia jockey,
Shannon Donaldson
ShanRock’s Triviology
(503) 957-7806
“Materialism is a disease of the mind starved for ideas.” -Jacob Needleman