Written by Lazers
names edited by Hilts
It was the Thursday before a holiday weekend. The Bears were playing (even if just an exhibition game). The weather was nice. I figured we might be in for a good crowd at TC Pub last night. Wrong. The crowd was light, but it sure got rowdy.
Benkowski announces that trivia will not start until the Bears’ game has ended. An older guy comes around trying to sell squares. Selling squares for an exhibition football game- I found that sad. J&B passes on its chance to invest $6 to win $10.
J&B represented by: Chemical Man, Stix, Night Nurse, Hilts, Dragon, Gf, Jacob, and Nixon.
The competition: Morning Wood, Comfortably Dumb, and the full strength Bar
Tonight is a continuation of the “one correct answer per team” rule. Apparently, that is called “Championship format”. Since the video camera guy is here to tape for Benkowski’s show, tricks are limited only to throws until the camera work ends. Afterwards, Hangman and Ladies Choice tricks will be available.
First Half: Music Mix/Sports/Mish Mash
Wore #29 for the 1985 Bears?
1970s- 5-word group sang “Funky Nassau”?
Two artists in the 70s to cover “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”?
Of the top 3 RBI seasons by a White Sox OF, this player has 2 of them?
Bulls’ two first round draft picks in 1987?
Benkowski’s TV show began in 1988- this 2-word Midwest beer was a sponsor?
1970s drink, also a nickname for a Milwaukee Brewer team?
Patty Duke played two characters on a TV show- what were their first names?
Long-distance roll pits J&B against DumbHilts rolls the whiffle ball, which rolls around all over the floor before finally coming to a stop.
Hilts: “It’s Benkowski-ing me.”
Benkowski: “Quit using me as a verb.”
Hilts tries to lead the crowd in a stirring rendition of the J&B fight song.
Morning Wood guy to bar: “Can you turn off our soon-to-be-assassinated next President?”
Benkowski, to video guy: “Where is the timer on the video?”
I don’t think that moment is going to make the final cut.
Ladies Choice- Wood vs. J&B- “Most Pregnant”- Wood wins that one.
Ladies Choice- Bar vs. Dumb- “Shortest Fingernails”- Dumb wins that one.
Rene wins a “Drink Faster” contest against Dumb.
Scores at the half: Bar 1160 J&B 1130 Wood 1050 Dumb 710
Benkowski has an announcement prior to the start of the second half. One member of tonight’s Bar crew, Ed Vale (and why do I spell that as in Jerry Vale instead of as in Mike Vail?) recently got engaged to Carrie. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that one should be spelled Kerry, as in Newbie. Damn- I thought I still had a chance.
Second Half: Mixed Up/Movies (including a theater)/Celebrity YOB
1954- Eva Marie Saint wins “Best Supporting Actress” for what movie?
Why did Merv Griffin pick Vanna White for “Wheel of Fortune”?
What was the name of Robert Duvall’s character in “The Godfather”?
For which 4 MLB teams did Steve Stone pitch?
Real last name of Ritchie Valens?
Ladies Only- “Biggest Tattoo” pits Wood vs. Bar. Theresa rolls up her pants leg on behalf of the Bar when reference is made to showing her other tattoo.
Theresa: “I’m not showing that one.”
Trophy: “Show the tiger grazing on the grass.”
Ladies Choice- Bar vs. Wood- “Longest Middle Finger”- Bar wins that one.
Ladies Only- “Loudest Laugh for 5 Seconds”- J&B vs. Dumb- Gf issues a good, loud laugh that sounds like it easily outdoes the gal playing for Dumb.
Benkowski:” I’ve measured each laugh. They were similar in volume, but each had a problem. They were only 3 seconds long.”
A Long-Distance Roll decides the points- Dumb wins that one with a measurement.
I’ve measured each laugh?
Benkowski: “Here’s something I haven’t said in a while- J&B is trying to get out of last place.”
Ladies Only- “Drink Faster- Beer”- pits J&B vs. Dumb- Gf wins with a solid chug.
Benkowski: “I have a bi-polar warning for J&B- control your person.” Any guesses to whom that one was directed?
Scores after two halves: Wood 2210 Bar 2080 J&B 1910 Dumb 1740
Choice of Final Category: 80s Entertainment, 60s Entertainment or Chicago Baseball History.
J&B is the only team to select the Baseball category and decides to wager all 1910 points.
Baseball:
Exact year old Comiskey Park opened?
Number of games played in the 1959 World Series?
Given the name “Merkle”- what was his first name, what did he do, and what was his significance regarding Chicago baseball history?
80s Entertainment:
In the Eddie Money song “Take Me Home Tonight”- what 4 words are sung by Ronnie Spector?
1988- Benkowski’s TV show is shown in 5 states and internationally on what channel (not a number)?
Original artist for the song “Rock Steady”?
None of the teams select 60s Entertainment.
Gang?
Benkowski announces that trivia will not start until the Bears’ game has ended. An older guy comes around trying to sell squares. Selling squares for an exhibition football game- I found that sad. J&B passes on its chance to invest $6 to win $10.
J&B represented by: Chemical Man, Stix, Night Nurse, Hilts, Dragon, Gf, Jacob, and Nixon.
The competition: Morning Wood, Comfortably Dumb, and the full strength Bar
Tonight is a continuation of the “one correct answer per team” rule. Apparently, that is called “Championship format”. Since the video camera guy is here to tape for Benkowski’s show, tricks are limited only to throws until the camera work ends. Afterwards, Hangman and Ladies Choice tricks will be available.
First Half: Music Mix/Sports/Mish Mash
Wore #29 for the 1985 Bears?
1970s- 5-word group sang “Funky Nassau”?
Two artists in the 70s to cover “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”?
Of the top 3 RBI seasons by a White Sox OF, this player has 2 of them?
Bulls’ two first round draft picks in 1987?
Benkowski’s TV show began in 1988- this 2-word Midwest beer was a sponsor?
1970s drink, also a nickname for a Milwaukee Brewer team?
Patty Duke played two characters on a TV show- what were their first names?
Long-distance roll pits J&B against DumbHilts rolls the whiffle ball, which rolls around all over the floor before finally coming to a stop.
Hilts: “It’s Benkowski-ing me.”
Benkowski: “Quit using me as a verb.”
Hilts tries to lead the crowd in a stirring rendition of the J&B fight song.
Morning Wood guy to bar: “Can you turn off our soon-to-be-assassinated next President?”
Benkowski, to video guy: “Where is the timer on the video?”
I don’t think that moment is going to make the final cut.
Ladies Choice- Wood vs. J&B- “Most Pregnant”- Wood wins that one.
Ladies Choice- Bar vs. Dumb- “Shortest Fingernails”- Dumb wins that one.
Rene wins a “Drink Faster” contest against Dumb.
Scores at the half: Bar 1160 J&B 1130 Wood 1050 Dumb 710
Benkowski has an announcement prior to the start of the second half. One member of tonight’s Bar crew, Ed Vale (and why do I spell that as in Jerry Vale instead of as in Mike Vail?) recently got engaged to Carrie. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that one should be spelled Kerry, as in Newbie. Damn- I thought I still had a chance.
Second Half: Mixed Up/Movies (including a theater)/Celebrity YOB
1954- Eva Marie Saint wins “Best Supporting Actress” for what movie?
Why did Merv Griffin pick Vanna White for “Wheel of Fortune”?
What was the name of Robert Duvall’s character in “The Godfather”?
For which 4 MLB teams did Steve Stone pitch?
Real last name of Ritchie Valens?
Ladies Only- “Biggest Tattoo” pits Wood vs. Bar. Theresa rolls up her pants leg on behalf of the Bar when reference is made to showing her other tattoo.
Theresa: “I’m not showing that one.”
Trophy: “Show the tiger grazing on the grass.”
Ladies Choice- Bar vs. Wood- “Longest Middle Finger”- Bar wins that one.
Ladies Only- “Loudest Laugh for 5 Seconds”- J&B vs. Dumb- Gf issues a good, loud laugh that sounds like it easily outdoes the gal playing for Dumb.
Benkowski:” I’ve measured each laugh. They were similar in volume, but each had a problem. They were only 3 seconds long.”
A Long-Distance Roll decides the points- Dumb wins that one with a measurement.
I’ve measured each laugh?
Benkowski: “Here’s something I haven’t said in a while- J&B is trying to get out of last place.”
Ladies Only- “Drink Faster- Beer”- pits J&B vs. Dumb- Gf wins with a solid chug.
Benkowski: “I have a bi-polar warning for J&B- control your person.” Any guesses to whom that one was directed?
Scores after two halves: Wood 2210 Bar 2080 J&B 1910 Dumb 1740
Choice of Final Category: 80s Entertainment, 60s Entertainment or Chicago Baseball History.
J&B is the only team to select the Baseball category and decides to wager all 1910 points.
Baseball:
Exact year old Comiskey Park opened?
Number of games played in the 1959 World Series?
Given the name “Merkle”- what was his first name, what did he do, and what was his significance regarding Chicago baseball history?
80s Entertainment:
In the Eddie Money song “Take Me Home Tonight”- what 4 words are sung by Ronnie Spector?
1988- Benkowski’s TV show is shown in 5 states and internationally on what channel (not a number)?
Original artist for the song “Rock Steady”?
None of the teams select 60s Entertainment.
Gang?
Part II
J&B guesses 1910 (coincidental considering our wager), 6 games, and Fred Merkle dropped a 3rd strike that helped Cubs win a game and go to the World Series.
First Half answers:
Dennis Gentry
The Beginning of the End
Neil Diamond and The Hollies
Magglio Ordonez
Olden Polynice and Horace Grant
Old Style
Harvey Wallbanger
Kathy and Patty
Second Half answers:
On The Waterfront
He felt people with big heads are meant to be stars and liked White’s big head
Tom Hagen
White Sox, Cubs, Orioles, Giants
Valenzuela
Final Question:
Comfortably Dumb- 1740- 80s Entertainment- guesses “Be my little baby” (correct), Sportsvision (correct), and Jermaine Stewart (no)- wagered 1500- up to 3240.
J&B- 1910- Baseball- guesses 1910 (correct), 6 games (correct), and “Fred Merkle dropped a 3rd strike that helped Cubs win a game and go to the World Series” (no)- wagered 1910- up to 3820.
J&B needed the Hammer!
Bar- 2080- 80s Entertainment- guesses “Be my little baby” (correct), Sportsvision (correct), and The Whispers (correct)- wagered 2080- with bonus up to 7160.
Morning Wood- 2210- 80s Entertainment- guesses “Be my little baby” (correct), Sportsvision (correct), and The Whispers (correct)- wagered 2200- with bonus up to 7410 and the victory!
Only missing element: Merkle made a base running gaffe, not a dropped 3rd strike. J&B finishes third even if we had all questions correct.
Next trivia in two weeks- September 11th. I expect to be “in”.
J&B guesses 1910 (coincidental considering our wager), 6 games, and Fred Merkle dropped a 3rd strike that helped Cubs win a game and go to the World Series.
First Half answers:
Dennis Gentry
The Beginning of the End
Neil Diamond and The Hollies
Magglio Ordonez
Olden Polynice and Horace Grant
Old Style
Harvey Wallbanger
Kathy and Patty
Second Half answers:
On The Waterfront
He felt people with big heads are meant to be stars and liked White’s big head
Tom Hagen
White Sox, Cubs, Orioles, Giants
Valenzuela
Final Question:
Comfortably Dumb- 1740- 80s Entertainment- guesses “Be my little baby” (correct), Sportsvision (correct), and Jermaine Stewart (no)- wagered 1500- up to 3240.
J&B- 1910- Baseball- guesses 1910 (correct), 6 games (correct), and “Fred Merkle dropped a 3rd strike that helped Cubs win a game and go to the World Series” (no)- wagered 1910- up to 3820.
J&B needed the Hammer!
Bar- 2080- 80s Entertainment- guesses “Be my little baby” (correct), Sportsvision (correct), and The Whispers (correct)- wagered 2080- with bonus up to 7160.
Morning Wood- 2210- 80s Entertainment- guesses “Be my little baby” (correct), Sportsvision (correct), and The Whispers (correct)- wagered 2200- with bonus up to 7410 and the victory!
Only missing element: Merkle made a base running gaffe, not a dropped 3rd strike. J&B finishes third even if we had all questions correct.
Next trivia in two weeks- September 11th. I expect to be “in”.
2 comments:
Guesses:
#29 Gentry
He ain't heavy - Manford Mann and the Hollies
Top 3 RBI - Belle
Bulls 87 - Grant and the guy they traded for Pippen
Benky show - Milwaukee's Best
Brewers - Harvey Wallbanger
Patty Duke - Patty and Kathy
Eva Saint Marie - On the Waterfront, not to be confused by the remake - On The Waterfront Again starring Bobby Bittman and Lola Heatherton
Vanna was chosen becuase of her first name
Duvall played Tom Hagen
Steve Stone pitched for Giants, White Sox, Cubs and Orioles
Richie Valens - Martinez
Final
1910
6 games
Fred "bonehead" Merkle was a member of the Ny Giants who was on first base when the Ginats knocked in the winning run against the Cubs in I believe 1908. He failed to tag second and the Cubs grabbed the ball, tagged the base and the game ended in a tie. I believe Cubs won pennant over Giants by a game that year.
Bulls - Olden Polinece (msp) and Horace Grant
drink - Harvey Wallbanger
Merv Griffin - Her rack (no matter what he says)
Duke - Patty and Cathy
Stone - SF Giants, Sox, Cubs, Orioles
Comiskey 1910
1959 WS - 5 games
Fred Merkle was the runner on first for the NY Giants who ran off the field without touching second with 2 out in the bottom of the ninth as the Giants thought the winning run scored from 3rd on a basehit. Cubs' Johnny Evers retrieved the ball, stepped on 2nd, and said the inning was over on the forceout so the run doesn't count. The umpire agreed, the game was declared a tie by MLB, and had to be replayed when the Cubs and Giants finished the season in a tie. Cubs won the replayed game, and went on to win the 1908 World Series.
Spector - "Be my little baby"
I don't blame Benky for not wanting to tape some of the lameness his trivia contests have become.
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