j and b in action saturday the last.

written by Lazers

edited by Hilts

J&B sat in the corner at Table 1 (these LaGrange planners know what they are doing) and was represented by Moho, Chemical Man, Hilts, Stix, Nitenurse, Dragon and Lazers. Pulling no punches, J&B also was represented by the Mindworm and fighter plane talismans. There were around 15-20 tables of teams.

Similar to last year, the contest was split into several legs of 12 questions each mixed with handwritten answers to brain teasers, state capitals, matching (pro sports coaches with their teams), fill in the blank rhymes, and a tougher matching (Presidents/First Ladies to their Secret Service nicknames- cripes).

Perhaps new to this year’s contest was an opportunity to purchase answers- $5 for first round, $10 for second, and $15 for third. J&B refuses to involve itself with such prostitution.

Fortunately, the LaGrange trivia was only a sidebar to win chocolate bars. Not surprisingly, J&B does not win any chocolate bars.

First Round Questions:
What was the name of the pig leader in “Animal Farm”?
In which country was gunpowder invented?
Binney & Smith” manufactures what child product?
Marilyn Monroe married what playwright?
How many International Time Zones are there?
What does “giga” stand for?
How many numbered segments are on a dartboard?
What three letters are on the number 6 on a telephone?
What is a baby kangaroo called?
What are the holes in Swiss cheese called?
What 60s TV show began: “Your mission, should you decide to accept it…”?
What singer/songwriter’s birth name is Barry Alan Pincus?



J&B had 9 correct (missing “Binney & Smith”, “giga”, and Swiss cheese) and was not in the top four teams.



Second Round Questions:

Who dubbed the voice of Darth Vader?
Where is the Van Gogh Museum located?
What is Donald Duck’s middle name?
How many games did Walter Payton miss during his NFL career?
What musical group sang “Light My Fire”?
For over 50 years, Ann Turner Cook’s portrait was used for what food product?
What 4 states make up the “Four Corners” of the United States?
What is the largest denomination bill in Monopoly?
What does “Nasdaq” stand for?
What breed of dog is identified with Hush Puppy shoes?
What is the square root of 121?
What were the names of the 3 girls on “Petticoat Junction”?



J&B again has 9 correct (missing Donald Duck, Ann Turner Cook, and Nasdaq) but moves into a tie for 3rd place after two rounds (and two sets of brainteasers, etc).



Final Round Questions:

What instrument measures humidity?
What is the name of the first James Bond film?
What is the northernmost Canadian province?
What was the first US city to host the Olympics?
What is Dr Seuss’ real name?
What is an angle more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees called?
What does the word “pizza” mean in Italian?
What is Lt Colombo’s first name?
What female suspect in the game “Clue” is single?
In music, a whole note is held for how many beats?
For what crime was someone first convicted on February 10, 1966?
How many fingers are on Mickey Mouse’s right hand?



J&B has only 8 correct in this round (missing the Canadian province, Lt Colombo, the 1966 conviction, and Mickey Mouse’s hand).



J&B plans to move back into action at Benkowski trivia this Wednesday, October 7th, at The Castle (5700 W 79th Street- just west of Central). Start time of 7:00 pm. (Note: Benkowski website not updated for October dates yet, but Castle schedule should have trivia on the 7th). I’m “in”.



Results to follow in separate email.