Lew's Bar Games

Trivia Hint - Season 9, Week 8

2010-08-17T22:31:00.004-05:00

Holy Shit!!!! I actually got a hint up on a Tuesday!!!!

Your hint this week is to study the U.S. map. That's all you'll need to know.

No other notes this week other than remember to get there early for a table!

Peace in the street,
Trivia Guru

And here comes Week 7...

2010-08-11T07:55:00.002-05:00

It's Week 7...only 4 weeks left to gain ground on your competition.

Your hint this week is the Jersey Shore. GTL baby, GTL.

Creep on over to Lew's early to make sure you get a seat!

See you tonight!

Week 6 Suckas!

2010-08-04T10:49:00.002-05:00

Scores are posted!

Your hint for this hot Wednesday is "MTV VMA Awards".

Study this page: http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/winners-by-category.jhtml

I would get there by lunch to make sure you have a table!!!

See you all tonight...looking forward to throwing a few back!

Season 9, Week 5!

2010-07-28T08:09:00.002-05:00

Standings are updated! It's pretty close at the top with 6 whole weeks left for your team to make your move!

Your hint for this week is "YMCA".

As you know, try to get there early to get a table. For the big teams out there...try to use as few tables as possible so all teams can get a seat.

Thanks everyone. See you tonight!

Trivia Hint for Week 4!

2010-07-20T22:09:00.003-05:00

I have the standings and scores up earlier than usual...impressed?

For this week, look over Mel Gibson's movies and just know the important stuff.

As I said last week, make sure you get to Lew's early - have dinner and get a table. As you can see from the standings, we have a lot of teams this season!

See you all on the flip side.

Good luck and Godspeed!

Hint for Week 3...7/14/2010

2010-07-14T10:27:00.002-05:00

I suck and forgot to update the scores this morning. They will be updated by this evening.

As for your hint...this week study Greek Gods/Goddesses.

And make sure you get there early so there are no table problems...was a bit crazy last week!!!

See you tonight,
Trivia Guru (aka Mack Daddy, aka Italian Stallion, aka BoomBoom, aka King Jason, and all other self-given nicknames)

Hint for Week 2!

2010-07-07T10:45:00.006-05:00

And so Season IX has begun much like Season XIII did - with The Big Fucking Deal at the top of the leaderboard. Can they go wire-to-wire? Can they finally break through with a TOC victory? Those answers and more to come this season...

Your hint is Back to the Future. All answers can be found on this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_future

Because I am giving you this link, you should know the questions will be quite obscure. Also, you are not allowed to use cheat sheets during the round. Feel free to print and study before the game starts...but hand over your sheets before the first question.

See you in the future.

Season 8 Champs and Season 9 Week 1 Hint

2010-06-30T08:22:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to the Tarp Crew Heroes! They pulled it off yet again with a come from behind victory. Can they be beat this season or should we just make the plaque for the trophy now?

Season IX starts tonight! We will start the season with the same rules and scoring structure as last season but as always, I'm open to suggestions and don't have a problem making changes as we go. Since it's a little bit late warning about tonight being Week 1, you can still earn the 10-week bonus even if your team doesn't make it tonight but you do miss out on the weekly points and prizes.

Your hint for tonight is to take a look at some of the more popular G n R songs.

By the way, ever wonder if you could beat the trivia guy in trivia? I will be there early tonight to play a few warm up rounds of Buzztime trivia - new to Lew's! It's not the same as live trivia, but it will give you a chance to challenge the master!!!

See you tonight!

The Time Has Come for the TOC

2010-06-23T09:46:00.003-05:00

Phil Collins and Genesis said it best... "Tonight's the night, the night...ooohoooh"

It's Tournament of Champions night. You all know your starting scores as they are posted above. As usual, no hint this week other than one of the categories tonight is a throwback category from a previous round this season.

Enhanced cell phone rules: No cell phones at the table in view at all. If you need to make a call or text, you need to leave the bar and go outside. I don't want to see any phones...even after your answers are in for a round. Any team seen with a phone on is out of the TOC regardless of what they were doing on it.

I don't know the exact prizes for tonight but I'm sure there will be some fun ones. Most important, as we all know, is your team's name on the trophy and choice of trivia table for next season.

Good luck to all teams and I am looking forward to tonight!!!

1 Week Left to Warm Up!

2010-06-15T22:47:00.002-05:00

I'll be honest, I don't really have a hint for you today. But, overwhelmingly (from the two or three team suggestions I received), 80's trivia was requested for this week since it is for fun. So there will be a few categories related to this topic but don't worry, they are "gettable".

Other than that...just come prepared to have fun and drink some beers!

Season 8 Final Standings and hint for tonight

2010-06-09T08:23:00.005-05:00

Above you will see the final standings for Season 8. You will also find each team's starting points for the upcoming Tournament of Champions. All teams above are eligible for the tournament. Teams in green got in on total points while teams in yellow are in for most weeks played (outside top 10 in points).

It looks like the TOC will occur on June 23rd due to a home Royals game on June 16th. This means we have two weeks of "fun" trivia for our normal prizes ($40 gift card for 1st, $20 for 2nd).

Tonight, we will also be giving away Waldo Crawldo tickets to the 1st place team (up to 5). The Waldo Crawldo is also your hint for the week! If you don't win the tickets, remember you can buy them for $5 tonight at Lew's.

If you have some fun ideas for next week's game (theme, idea for categories, etc) bring them with you tonight. It would be cool to do something different for one week!

Also, start thinking about rules changes or suggestions you have for next season and let me know what you thought of our changes this season.

See you all tonight!!!

Last week of the regular season!

2010-06-02T07:44:00.003-05:00

It's here, it's finally here! The last week of the regular season. While your team is jockeying for position in the standings tonight, make sure you pay attention to who is helping you out. This is one of the last weeks to clean up that roster and fill it with your smart friends before the Tournament of Champions!

Your hint for tonight is "State Tourism Slogans".

Good luck everyone and see you all tonight!

Two Weeks to Go!

2010-05-26T08:46:00.003-05:00

With two weeks to go in the regular season, things are getting even closer up top.

Since it is Memorial Day next week, your hint for this week is the U.S. military. Don't worry...nothing too crazy.

Good luck tonight...I don't know about you but I can't wait for my first beer of the night!

See you later!

Two for One Special Tonight!

2010-05-19T08:36:00.002-05:00

Not on booze...on trivia hints!

I am giving you two hints for tonight so there is no complaining about tough categories!

1. Current MLB team stats (as of noon today)
2. Financial Accounting Terms

It is getting tight at the top of the standings so these last 3 weeks are big!

Good luck and see you tonight!

A Special Just For Trivia Players...

2010-05-12T08:21:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone...

Trivia Night at Lew's has been invited to join the Big 10 but I think we're staying put...

Before I tell you the hint, I want to let you know about a great special going on tonight just for trivia players. Order any regular priced appetizer or meal during trivia and you get a FREE Royals ticket for this Friday night's game against the White Sox! While supplies last. You MUST let the server know that you want the ticket when you place your order. Friday night is fireworks night so make sure you hold off eating until you get to Lew's!

Your hint for this week is The U.S. Supreme Court. I would focus on the current justices.

See you tonight!
Jason

¡Cinco de Mayo Trivia!

2010-05-05T09:41:00.003-05:00

Sí, habrá trivia esta noche. (Yes, there will be trivia tonight.)

That's right, this is a confirmation that there will be trivia tonight. Remember, it is Cinco de Mayo and while it is not recognized nationally in Mexico, we love it here in the U.S.

There are Mexican beer bucket specials all night.

Also, expect a little larger crowd than normal so get there as early as you can.

Tonight's hint is of course, Cinco de Mayo. A little theme to tonight's trivia.

Standings and updated scores will be up after lunch.

Hasta luego eses,
El Hombre de Trivia

Week 5 Hint and Commentary

2010-04-28T09:52:00.003-05:00

What's up triviaites...trivians...triviars...trivialists? Not sure which sounds best.

First and foremost, your hint for this week is monthly awareness and observances...take a look at the following web site for reference. Don't worry, I won't ask anything too bizarre:

http://www.emotionscards.com/locations.html

So...how do you think trivia is going this season? Got any ideas for new categories? Absolutely hate any categories? How about the "new" scoring system for the final question? Are the drink specials working for you?

Feel free to comment on this blog or talk to me at trivia. After all, it's your trivia night so I am open to make it the most enjoyable format for you all.

And for the record, I would like to thank all the teams for not cheating. We have not had an issue for a while now and I hope it continues to be an honest, fun game. As always, if you suspect a team of cheating, just let me know. I do think we've got a good group this season so I don't expect any problems...I'd hate to have to get physical.

See you all tonight,
The Lyrical Gangsta

We're Back for Week 4!

2010-04-21T08:10:00.003-05:00

I know it was a tough week without me but I hope you made it through alright. But have no fear...I'm back!

We will be picking up where we left off two weeks ago...Week 4!

Your hint for this week is World Capitals:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_capitals

I won't pick any crazy countries you have not heard of so just study the recognizable ones.

I hope you are looking forward to tonight as much as I am... That cheap beer is going to taste delicious!

See you tonight!

And We Are On To Week 3!

2010-04-07T08:36:00.003-05:00

Two weeks down...and we're on to week three.

And for week 3, here is your hint:

Vitamins...I'm even going to give you the actual vitamins I'll be describing: A, B, C, E

How's that for a hint???

Remember, there are three rules for trivia: No cheating, enjoy the drink specials, win prizes.

FYI...Late announcement: There will be no trivia next week. Sorry, I'm out of town. So make sure you show up this week!!!

Peace out!

Season 8 Rules and Week 2 Hint

2010-03-30T21:31:00.006-05:00

Hello All!

Here are the rules and scoring set-up for this season. A few changes so make sure you take a look:

1. As always, no cheating. No using cell phones, computers or phoning a friend for answers. While we generally utilize the honor's system since this is bar trivia and it's pretty pathetic to cheat, I am also looking for cheating and so are the honest teams. If your team is caught cheating, you are out of the game and not eligible for the Tournament of Champions (TOC). So...please make sure your answers are handed in before you text your Mom back to tell her you may be home a little late.

2. For the regular season (not the TOC), we will try something new for the final question. From this week on, you may wager up to 50 points or your team's total score if that is lower than 50. While we want to keep the excitement of a wager, we also want to make sure we don't diminish the value of playing well all game. In the TOC you will be allowed to wager all the points you have. We'll review this policy again after this season.

3. Earning points for the TOC:

Attendance points:

5 points for every week your team attends during the regular season and 20 bonus points if your team is there all 10 weeks. Total points possible = 70. Note: Since this announcement is coming out now and not before the season started, you may earn the 20 bonus points for attendance Weeks 2 - 10.

Regular season standings earn the following starting points for the tournament:

40 points for 1st place
30 points for 2nd place
25 points for 3rd place
20 points for 4th place
10 points for 5th place

4. HAVE FUN, DRINK LOTS OF CHEAP BEER, AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT REVERSE HAPPY HOUR

I think that's all for the rules right now. Let me know what you think of these changes this week.

Finally, your hint for this week...

Baseball season is about to start and I want to know how much you remember from last season...particulary team stats.

See you tonight!!!

Trivia is Back this week!!!

2010-03-24T08:31:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Tarp Crew Heroes for pulling off another come from behind Tournament of Champions victory!!!

Tonight, we begin our new season. I am open to any kind of adjustments or rules changes you think would be good...just let me know tonight!

Your hint for tonight...Famous Battles. I will give you the first letter, the year, and a description - you give me the battle. I would concentrate on these letters: F, N, K, H

See you tonight where everyone is tied for first!!!!

Peace out!

Gimme a "T"! Gimme an "O"! Gimme a "C"...What's that spell?

2010-03-10T09:37:00.003-06:00

Tournament Of Champions!

That's right, tonight's the night we separate players from the pretenders.
Will "Insert Clever Name Here" win their first TOC after leading the entire regular season?
Will "Full Frontal Lobe" have enough brain activity to triumph?
Will "Mediocre at Best" be good enough to win?
Will "The Bald Kegels" soar over the competition?
Will a new-look "We Are Adults" team claim another championship?
Will "Tarp Crew Heroes" cover the field and repeat as winners?
Will we have a "Situation" on the trophy?
After it's over, will we hear people saying "Whatever Bitches"?
Will the one week winner "Butt Scratchas" show up for the big game?
Will I tire of writing these cheezy one-liners and give up after this one? "For Fuck's Sake" I will!

Your starting scores are still posted above so make sure you take note of that. As with the previous TOCs, there is no hint for this week. However, we will have a "throwback" category that will come directly from a previous week within the season. .

Just a reminder that anyone is allowed to play trivia tonight, including new teams, but only the 13 teams above are eligible for TOC prizes. All others will be playing for a gift card.

ENHANCED CELL PHONE RULES:
I just want to be clear on the enhanced "no cheating" policy for the TOC. You all know that no cheating is allowed all season, but the rules are even more strongly enforced for the tournament so here they are:

1. All cell phones must be in your pocket, purse or car. You may not have a cell phone in view, even if it is turned off. And just so you know, it will not just be me looking for violations.

2. If you need to take a call or text someone, you must do it outside and you are not allowed to return to your group until that round's answers are turned in. To ensure you are not penalized, please let me know when you are exiting to use your phone.

3. If a cell phone is seen at or on your table, you immediately forfeit that category's points. EVEN IF THE CELL PHONE IS TURNED OFF AND NOT BEING USED. Keep them out of sight and FYI, using cell phones under your table is also not allowed.

4. If there is a cell phone in use at your table, even if it is not for the purpose of cheating, your team is immediately disqualified.

It sounds strict, but this is the Tournament of Champions and there will be NO EXCEPTIONS. I think everyone can live without their phones for two 45-minute segments! If you're worried about it, DO NOT BRING YOUR PHONE INTO THE BAR.

Okay...now that we got the rules out of the way, let's remember to have a great time tonight.
I have no idea what the prizes are but I can guarantee a good time. There will be no trivia next week (St. Pat's Day) so get your fill tonight!

Remember to get there early for a good seat!

Trivia Tonight and TOC Details!

2010-03-03T08:10:00.005-06:00

All 10 weeks are complete and as usual, we have a "fun week" tonight before the Tournament of Champions next week. Prizes for tonight are $40 gift card for 1st and $20 for 2nd.

As a reminder, posted below are the tournament specifics for next week:

Only the Top 10 scoring teams for the 10-week period, and 2 "wild card" teams with the most weeks of attendance are eligible for the Tournament of Champions prizes.

For every week you come to trivia during the season, you receive 3 points toward your starting tournament score. For example, if you come for all 10 weeks, your team starts with 30 points.

The top 4 teams in scoring for the regular season will also receive starting points in the tournament:

1st Place: 20 points
2nd Place: 15 points
3rd Place: 10 points
4th Place: 5 points

As for tonight...your hint is guitar chords. And don't forget that there is a KU/K-State game at 7pm tonight. We should still be able to start close to on time but try to get there early to get a table!

See you tonight!!!

WEEK 10 - LAST CHANCE TO ADVANCE

2010-02-24T08:06:00.002-06:00

Here we are...finally...Week 10. This is your last chance to advance in the standings. Can anyone catch "Insert Clever Name Here"? It will take a great week!

We start on-time tonight but as an FYI, MU plays at 6:30 so tables may be tough to find.

Your hint for this week... Curling terminology.

See you tonight!

Fun Week - 2/17/10

2010-02-17T11:11:00.003-06:00

Just a reminder, tonight's scores will not count toward the Tournament of Champions qualifying. Also, we will be starting late tonight but hopefully Mizzou can get out to a huge lead (or lose by a lot depending on who you cheer for) so we can get started as early as possible. As usual with the later start, I will get through the game as quickly as possible AND there are still $40 and $20 gift cards as prizes for 1st and 2nd.

We're going to have fun tonight so don't leave me hangin'! The late start also allows you to take advantage of the late night happy hour - 1/2 price apps! And you know you are tired of watching the Olympics anyway...

Hint for this week: State Nicknames

I will post the updated scores before the game tonight - once again forgot they are on another computer.

See you tonight!

Trivia's back...back again. Guess who's back, tell your friends.

2010-02-10T07:50:00.002-06:00

What up trivia peeps? I hope you rested your brains last week cause we're back today. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but does it also make the brain grow dumber? We'll see tonight!

The standings are posted and here's your hint for this week:

U.S. Governors

I will see you all tonight.

On a side note, do me a favor and vote for me at the following site that my fiancee set up. I could go for a free wedding.

http://www.ultimateweddingcontest.com/entries/24991

See you tonight!

Reminder...

2010-02-02T23:47:00.002-06:00

Just a reminder...no trivia this week (2/3). We'll be back at 9pm next Wednesday. I will post the updated scores this weekend. I'll miss you like the tide misses the shore...like the desert misses the rain...like the Lew's misses the trivia.

See you next week!

Week Ocho...

2010-01-27T12:15:00.003-06:00

What's up Trivia Fans?

Another few announcements this week...

Three upcoming weeks of KU/MU/K-State (no particular order) games "interfere" with trivia night and they affect trivia in the following ways on the following days:

2/3 - Trivia cancelled. This is due to two games scheduled for 8pm as well as me being out of town! Please don't cry, I'll miss you too.

2/17 - Trivia delayed. There is an 8pm MU game scheduled. Since trivia is delayed and I don't think it's fair to require you to be out later than usual, this week will not count toward the TOC. Trivia will begin immediately following the MU game - as close to 10pm as possible and normal prizes will be awarded.

3/3 - Trivia should be on time but may have a very slight delay. KU vs. K-State at 7pm. This should be the "calm before the TOC storm" week so still a good time to come out and sharpen your skills.

Schedule simplified:
Week 8: Tonight
Off: 2/3
Week 9: 2/10
Fun Week starting around 10pm: 2/17
Week 10: 2/24
Fun Week starting on time (TOC Warm-up): 3/3
TOC: 3/10

Sorry for the confusion but wanted to keep you all updated!

Your hint for this week...best-selling books of the last decade. Remember, you can research the subject of the hint, but please leave your notes in the car.

See you all tonight!

And we're up to Week 7! Hint below!

2010-01-20T10:02:00.004-06:00

As you all know, yesterday was National Popcorn Day, so it's only fitting that we will have a category on popcorn! That's your hint for the week.

Updated standings will be posted in the early evening...forgot them at home again!

To all possible new teams...there is still time to qualify for the Tournament of Champions that happens after each 10-week season. Remember, the only rule we have is NO CHEATING. No cellphones, internet, phoning a friend, encyclopedias, etc!

See you tonight for $1.99 Bud Light Draws and don't forget about late night happy hour starting after trivia - 1/2 price apps and other specials!!!

Trivia Tonight! Season 7, Week 6

2010-01-13T10:08:00.004-06:00

All,

Several important announcements today:

1. With the perfect storm of KU and MU both playing tonight at 8pm, trivia will be delayed until after the game(s). I would estimate a 10:00-10:20pm start time.

2. I will make my best effort to get through the game efficiently but will need your answers in a timely manner in order to do this. Therefore, I will make one round to collect answers from your teams. If you answer is not ready at the time, you will need to run it up to me.

3. I am guessing the bar will be very crowded and tables will not be easy to come by. Like them or not, you may be better off getting there early to eat some dinner and watch the games so that you guarantee yourself a table. Some folks may abandon tables after the game but you can never be sure.

4. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the late-night happy hour Lew's offers on Wednesday nights!!! Half-price apps and drink specials starting at 11pm!!!

5. Lew's trivia is entering the new decade with an upgrade. Starting tonight, I have a new PA system, so be ready for a few audio questions to go along with the high quality questions you already know and love!

Finally, your hint for tonight is "Earthquakes".

I'm looking forward to the fun tonight so hope to see you all there!!!

-Jason

Blizzard Trivia - 1/6/10

2010-01-06T13:56:00.003-06:00

I have every intention of running trivia tonight as planned. Unless I cannot get out of my driveway, I'll be there. If something comes up, I will post a message on this site - otherwise, assume we are a go!

Your hint for tonight is BCS College Bowl games of the last 4 years (extra hint: know the winners).

I will update the scores later today as I have forgotten the sheet in my car and it's too cold to go back out there right now.

Hope to see you tonight! Drive Safe!

Trivia's Back...

2009-12-30T12:09:00.003-06:00

Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas or any other holiday you may have celebrated last week.

Trivia is back tonight for Week 4. Do what I'm going to do and use tonight as a drinking warm-up for New Year's Eve!!!

You're hint for this week is "Top Stories of 2009".

I'll see you tonight!!!

Hint for 12/16/09

2009-12-16T11:51:00.003-06:00

Alright folks, this is your last "official" week of trivia until after Christmas. However, I will be at Lew's next Tuesday with a holiday version of trivia during the Lew's Christmas party. Along with all the other events, there will be two "shortened" trivia games with gift cards as prizes. You might as well come Tuesday of next week since we're not playing next Wednesday.

Finally, we WILL have normal trivia on Wednesday, 12/30. And I don't work the next day so trivia will be extra fun (I'll be drunk).

As for this week, your hint is "Time Magazine Persons of the Year".

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Yes Virginia, there is trivia tonight.

2009-12-09T11:46:00.004-06:00

Season VII, Week 2 tonight!

Don't forget about the reverse happy hour after trivia - great chance to get some 1/2 price food after the $1.99 Bud Lights you were drinking all night!

Your hint for this week is to know a little about the companies that filed Chapter 11 in 2009. I'm not going to get into unknown companies, so just try to learn the big names.

No "sink or float" tonight since the water would freeze!

See you all tonight - Peace out.

Jason

We're Baaaaaaaaaaack!!!!

2009-12-02T08:35:00.003-06:00

Trivia returns this week to begin lucky Season 7! Congrats again to Tarp Crew Heroes for winning Season 6!

This season is going to be interesting...

We have 3 weeks pre-holidays and the remaining 7 weeks post-holidays. After the holidays we may have some added fun to trivia but we'll keep that a secret for now.

If you have any other suggestions or problems with these, tell me tonight - I'm willing to make some changes if we all agree.

As for this week, your hint is of course Tiger Tiger Wood's Y'all. Not necessarily about his recent "accident" or golfing excellent, but more about his personal life.

Also, Lew's is starting something new on Wednesdays so plan to stay a little after trivia ends for the following Reverse Happy Hour specials available from 11pm-3am:

$1.75 Miller Lite Draws
$2.50 Well Drinks
$3.50 any Captain, Jack, Bacardi or Smirnoff drinks (any flavors)
1/2 Price Appetizers (till 1am)!!!

For the teams that did not finish at the top last season, your new opportunity starts tonight.

Tournament of Champions - Part 6!

2009-11-18T10:47:00.003-06:00

It's finally here...this season's Tournament of Champions (TOC)! While I usually will give you an idea of the prizes, I actually am not sure what they are this time around! But we all know that the big prizes are your team name on the trophy and the bragging rights you get for being the champion.

Your starting scores are still posted above so make sure you take note of that. As with the previous TOCs, there is no hint for this week. However, we will have a "throwback" category that will come directly from a previous week within the season.

ENHANCED CELL PHONE RULES:

I just want to be clear on the enhanced "no cheating" policy for the TOC. You all know that no cheating is allowed all season, but the rules are even more strongly enforced for the tournament so here they are:

1. All cell phones must be in your pocket, purse or car. You may not have a cell phone in view, even if it is turned off. And just so you know, it will not just be me looking for violations.

2. If you need to take a call or text someone, you must do it outside and you are not allowed to return to your group until that round's answers are turned in. To ensure you are not penalized, please let me know when you are exiting to use your phone.

3. If a cell phone is seen at or on your table, you immediately forfeit that category's points. EVEN IF THE CELL PHONE IS TURNED OFF AND NOT BEING USED. Keep them out of sight and FYI, using cell phones under your table is also not allowed.

4. If there is a cell phone in use at your table, even if it is not for the purpose of cheating, your team is immediately disqualified.

It sounds strict, but this is the Tournament of Champions and there will be NO EXCEPTIONS. I think everyone can live without their phones for two 45-minute segments! If you're worried about it, DO NOT BRING YOUR PHONE INTO THE BAR.

Okay...now that we got the rules out of the way, let's remember to have a great time tonight. Since the next season will run into January, this will be the last TOC of the year so try to go out a winner!

Get there early for a good seat.

See you all tonight!!!

Jason

Week X - The TOC Warm-up

2009-11-11T12:25:00.002-06:00

As you can see above, the final regular season standings have been completed. Congrats to all teams in green and yellow who are eligible for the Tournament of Champions prizes next week. Your starting points gained from regular season performance and attendance are in the right-most column.

This week, as usual, is a warm-up fun week. Normal gift card prizes of $35 and $20 will be awarded. There is no particular topic hint tonight but I can tell you this...

Half the game will be "sport" related and half will be "celebrity" related.

I have some fun questions so I hope to see you all there!

Hint for Week 10!!!

2009-11-04T11:08:00.003-06:00

Settle down...scores will be updated after lunch but I wanted to get your hint out as soon as I could.

You're hint for this week is ballroom dance...think types of dances. I'm not going to throw anything too crazy out there so just know the basics.

This is the last week to make your moves and gain position for the TOC (Tournament of Champions). This season's TOC will be held on 11/18/09. We will still have trivia next week, but it will be a non-season event with normal weekly prizes.

As a reminder, posted below are the tournament specifics:

Only the Top 10 scoring teams for the 10-week period and 2 "wild card" teams with the most weeks of attendance are eligible for Tournament of Champions prizes.

For every week you come to trivia during the season, you receive 3 points toward your starting tournament score. For example, if you come for all 10 weeks, your team starts with 30 points.

The top 4 teams in scoring for the regular season will also receive starting points in the tournament:

1st Place: 20 points
2nd Place: 15 points
3rd Place: 10 points
4th Place: 5 points

See you all tonight!

Week Nueve (That's Week 9 for you non-Spanish speakers)

2009-10-28T10:47:00.004-05:00

Eight weeks down, two to go, and it's getting interesting at the top. Full Frontal Lobe are in the lead, but Insert Clever Name Here is not far behind. Whatever Bitches with a good run are all the way up to third and you can never count out the current champions We Are Adults!

This week's hint MAY OR may not have to do with government in some bigger cities. Look at the hint, think about it, and you'll get it.

Bring your mad intellect and get ready for me to drop some knowledge on you tonight...oh, and don't forget about the $1.99 Bud Lights!

See you later.

Better Late Than Never...Trivia Hint for Week 8

2009-10-21T13:46:00.002-05:00

What up, homies? Sorry for the delay...had to get the scores from the last two weeks together. Current standings are posted above.

Your hint for Week 8 is............................ Musicals.
More specifically, know some of the songs from popular musicals.

As always, great drink specials and an entertaining trivia host await you at Lew's on Wednesdays!

See you tonight!
Jason

Hint for 10/14!

2009-10-14T11:44:00.001-05:00

Everyone,

The updated scores will be up later this afternoon - unavoidable delay.

You're hint for this week is Columbus Day. Just wikipedia it and you should be good to go.

See you all tonight for Week 7 - that was a fast season!

-Jason

Trivia Night 10/7/09 - Hint and stuff

2009-10-07T10:51:00.002-05:00

What up? So, before I give you the hint for the week...you know about the $1.99 Bud Lights on Trivia night, but did you know about the great specials Lew's is running the rest of the week:

Mondays:
$4.99 Burgers
$3.25 Three Olive Drinks
$5.00 Three Olive Bombs

Saturdays:
$3.50 UV & Jeremiah Weed Vodkas
$2.50 Miller Lights Open-6pm
$4.00 Bloody Marys

Sundays:
$2.50 Miller Lites Open-Close
$5.00 Redbull and Vodkas
$2.75 Well Drinks
$4.00 Bloody Marys
Breakfast until 2pm including breakfast sliders and biscuits & gravy
Total NFL Package to watch the Chiefs or a good team

Here's your hint for the week:

Will be asking about "official" languages only...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_spoken_languages

See you all tonight!
Jason

Trivia Hint - Week 5, Season 6

2009-09-30T11:33:00.003-05:00

A change at the top of the overall rankings after last week.

Will "We Are Adults" climb back on top?
Will "Insert Clever Name Here" remain #1?
Will "Full Frontal Lobe" final make the leap to the top of the chart?
Will "John Elway" finally score a point?

The answer to these, and many more questions tonight at Trivia.

Your Hint... Bad movies. You know, the kind you would throw rotten tomatoes at. And I'm not just talking top 10 worst.

In addition to normal gift card prizes, I should have some advanced screening tickets to "Couples Retreat" to give out to some special team.

See you tonight!

Week 4 is here! Week 4 is here!

2009-09-23T09:43:00.002-05:00

Who's excited? I'm ready to fire out some questions if you're ready to drop some knowledge... I don't even know what that means.

Anyway, your hint for this week...

There are many women's names in songs (not always song titles)...particularly by these artists...
The Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix

See you tonight for cheap beer and cheaper trivia.

Solarino out!

Hint for Week 3!

2009-09-16T11:38:00.002-05:00

What's up trivia peeps? Here's your hint for this week.

Know your famous painters and their paintings. Is that general enough for you?

We will also be giving out some Waldo Falldo Crawldo passes tonight!

See you all there!

Season 6, Week 2

2009-09-09T09:45:00.003-05:00

Okay...so apparently last week's questions were a little on the hard side. I would tell you that this week's are easier, but I really never know until I start asking them!

Your hint for the week is "types of governments".

Blogger is having a problem with images so once it gets resolved, I'll post last week's standings.

See you tonight!

Welcome to Season 6!

2009-09-02T11:22:00.002-05:00

We start of the new season with some fun questions and more fun beers tonight. While we congratulate We Are Adults on their 3rd championship, we wipe the scoreboard clean and everyone is in the hunt again!

Your hint for this week is the UFC. Maybe a few questions about the most recent fights and a few general questions.

Also, take a look at the poll on the right side of this page and let me know what you think of the shirts...

See you tonight!!!
Peace in the streets,
Jason

TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS - SEASON FIVE

2009-08-26T10:03:00.003-05:00

That's right...the TOC is tonight. Make sure you get there a little early to get the table you want.
As usual, any team is allowed to play in the trivia game tonight, but only the 12 qualified teams above are eligible for the TOC prizes which include:

40 yard line lower-level Chiefs tix and parking pass for this Saturday night's game
Budweiser Mini-Fridge
Gift Cards
Reserved Trivia Seating
Name on the TOC Trophy
Celebratory Team Das Boot
Shirts, Glassware, etc.
Lot's more...

No hint for the tournament other than the usual throwback category from one of the previous Season 5 weeks.

See you all tonight!

Season 5 Final and Trivia Hint for Week X

2009-08-19T10:52:00.003-05:00

Above you will find the final standings for Season 5. Green teams are in on points and Yellow teams are the wildcards based on weeks attended. Once again, We are Adults pulled out the regular season win. However, this season has many more teams than normal with large starting points so it really is anyone's game.

As a reminder, tonight is "for fun" (and normal gift cards) and does not count toward any season's standings. Tonight's theme is "Decades". I will have categories that focus on the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's and there may be some 00's in there somewhere. Your hint for one of the 60's categories is The Beatles.

Next week is the Tournament of Champions so make sure to show up tonight to sharpen your skills in the final exhibition contest.

See you tonight!

Final Week of Season 5 - Trivia Hint

2009-08-12T10:47:00.003-05:00

A shake up at the top of the standings as 3 Teams pass Hangin' with Mr. Carradine - missing week 8 may be the difference. But nothing is decided until after the final question tonight.

Your hint is MLB. I'm not as concerned about individual performance...remember, there's no "I" in TEAM.

At this point, I think it's fair to assume that the Tournament of Champions will take place on 8/26. This means that as usual, next week is "for fun". There will still be trivia and normal weekly prizes but results will not count toward the season standings.

As a reminder, posted below are the tournament specifics:

Only the Top 10 scoring teams for the 10-week period and 2 "wild card" teams with the most weeks of attendance are eligible for Tournament of Champions prizes.

For every week you come to trivia during the season, you receive 3 points toward your starting tournament score. For example, if you come for all 10 weeks, your team starts with 30 points.

The top 4 teams in scoring for the regular season will also receive starting points in the tournament:
1st Place: 20 points
2nd Place: 15 points
3rd Place: 10 points
4th Place: 5 points

I have off work tomorrow so be prepared for some slurring of the trivia questions tonight!

See you tonight.

Trivia Hint - Week 9 - August 5th

2009-08-05T09:56:00.003-05:00

Getting very close up top the scoreboard... These next two weeks are crucial.

Your hint for this week is Big Willy Style and I'm not talking about Will Smith. One category will be all about Bill Clinton.

Study up and see you for some cheap drafts and cheaper trivia tonight!

-Jason

Trivia Hint - Week 8, July 29, 2009

2009-07-29T10:13:00.002-05:00

Current champs We Are Adults are slowly climbing up the rankings. Hangin' with Mr. Carradine is still in first but not by a huge margin. At this point, the regular season is definitely still up for grabs.

Your hint tonight is............. Armadillos. You know, the furry tortoise/hedgehog looking things out in the southwest. Don't complain, at least I told you this was a category!

By the way, split a das boot with someone this weekend...that is not an easy task.

See you tonight,
Jason

Hint for Week 7, 7/22/09

2009-07-22T09:31:00.002-05:00

What's up trivia peeps?

As you'll see above, scores are updated...finally.

You're hint for this week is "sports writers/reporters". You'll need to identify some by descriptions I read.

Goodluck and Godspeed!

See you tonight,
Jason

Trivia Hint for July 15th!

2009-07-15T11:45:00.002-05:00

Yo Yo Yo. Here's your trivia hint for tonight's game:

MLB All-Star Week

Try to know a little about a lot!

Updated scores will be posted later today.

See you tonight.

Peace in the streets,
Jason

Hint for July 8th!

2009-07-08T13:26:00.001-05:00

One more week with the Jacksons...but not Michael. You should study up on songs the other family members made somewhat popular.

Looking forward to tonight!

Don't forget to bring your money to register for the beer pong tournament!

See you then.

Trivia Hint - 07/01/08

2009-07-01T10:24:00.003-05:00

If you can't guess what at least one of the topics is tonight than you have been living in a bubble for the past week and are "Bad" at trivia. That's all the hint you need!

Scores will be updated later today so check back for that.

Let's use tonight as preparation for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations - have a Das Boot and celebrate a short week of work.

See you tonight!
Jason

Trivia Hint 6/24/09

2009-06-24T10:48:00.002-05:00

Alright folks...week 3 tonight!

This may sound like an odd hint, but I have a dirty mouth and like to clean it up with a particular brand of gum.

Good luck!

Oh...and of course...remember that the Beer Pong Tournament is 7/11. Ads will be out in The Pitch and Ink as well as on Nightlifekc.com very soon and we're expecting a bunch of team signups so make sure to register as soon as you can at http://lewsbeerpong.blogspot.com or bring your $30 and register at trivia tonight

See you tonight!

Beer Pong Tournament on 7/11/09

2009-06-17T08:28:00.002-05:00

Only 64 teams will be accepted!

$30 a team gets you:

All beer needed for the tournament

Drink specials for players all day

$400 Cash - First Place

$200 Cash - Second Place

Other Prizes

For more details and to sign up online using PayPal, visit http://lewsbeerpong.blogspot.com/

Hint for Week 2 - 6/17/09

2009-06-17T08:23:00.002-05:00

See you all tonight - I don't know about you but I am looking forward to a few beers!
Here's your hint for this week...not to scale. Good luck!

Trivia Hint - 6/10/09

2009-06-10T08:11:00.002-05:00

Season 5 begins tonight!!! As for your hint...You know I am obsessed with SBTB. Answers to all of one category tonight may be found in this clip. Good luck!

Video Recaps Full Episodes Webisodes

And now....let's get ready to rumble!

2009-06-03T10:54:00.002-05:00

That's right everyone...tonight is the 4th ever Tournament of Champions!!!
We have great prizes and best of all - everyone will leave with something!

Just to be clear, only the 12 teams posted at the top of this page are eligible for the special Tournament of Champions prizes tonight. However, anyone can play - teams outside the tournament are eligible only for normal weekly gift cards.

Two hints:
1) One category tonight will be a throwback category where all the questions have been asked in a previous week.

2) Get there early so you get a good seat.

Finally, I have one rule specific to tonight's Tournament:

As you know, cheating is never allowed. But due to the larger prizes tonight, I do not even want to SEE any cellphones. You can have them in your pocket, but please refrain from taking them out and of course from using them at all during the game. If you must use your phone, even for texting, let me know and walk outside. You can return to your team after that round is over. It's not that I don't trust everyone that will be there tonight...I just want to ensure it is fair.

Thanks and I'll see you tonight!!!
-Jason

TRIVIA 5/27/09

2009-05-27T14:44:00.003-05:00

Yo homies...nice rapping skills last week (for the most part). The final scores from Season 4 are posted above. Additionally, you can see how many points your team starts our with in the Tournament of Champions next week (still scheduled for next Wednesday). I am still working on finding out what the prizes will be and will let you know as soon as I know.

For tonight...as you know, it is a "just for fun" night but all that means is it doesn't count toward standings. All teams are invited and I might have a few side prizes besides the typical weekly gift cards.

No specific hint but I will tell you this...tonight's trivia is ALL about movies. Every category will have questions about a different movie. Lots of comedies with some action, sports movies and chick flicks thrown in. So come out and test your movie knowledge.

Standings and Hint - 5/20/09

2009-05-20T11:08:00.003-05:00

My name is MC Jason and I'm here to say,
Here is your hint for the 20th of May.
This ain't no category it's a bonus chance,
To rap about trivia for your team to advance.

After halftime teams will take turns at the mic,
With their own trivia rhyme - yeah whatever you like.
Winner of the contest gets their team 10 points,
The other suckers who try it get 5 up in this joint.

*********************************
That's about the extent of my rapping skills. Each team gets a very brief chance on the mic to sing their trivia rap. The rap that comes in first (judge's choice) gets the team 10 points. Other "valid" attempts by teams get 5 points. Make it short and sweet but a minimum of one verse - my rap above is two verses. This hint gives you ample time to prepare something fun.

Also, despite the voting leaning in favor of extending trivia a week, we are going to continue to call this the last week of the season. It's probably not fair to add a week at this point. As of right now, this is the last week, next week will be a normal trivia week with typical weekly prizes, and the following Wednesday, June 3 will be the Tournament of Champions. This is very tentative right now - make sure you let me know if you have any issues with the date and we'll try to make it work for everyone. The new season - Season 5 - will begin on June 10th.

Remember, the Top 10 teams in total points make it in the tournament as well as the two teams outside the top 10 who have been to trivia most often this season. All the current stats can be found above.

See you tonight...
MC Jason

Trivia Hint - 5/13/09

2009-05-13T10:50:00.002-05:00

What up homies? Looking forward to some cheap beer and even cheaper trivia tonight?

For this week's hint, I am going to give you the answers to one category but I am not going to tell you what the category is and the answers may or may not be in the right order:

Woody Allen
Rodney Dangerfield
Albert Einstein
Yogi Berra

Also, please vote on the poll to the right...trying to decide what to do about "The Lost Week".

See you tonight!

Week 8 Hint...

2009-05-06T15:26:00.002-05:00

The U.S. Supreme Court.

Have fun with that one! Fairly general questions about justices and appointments.

See you tonight for some beers, trivia, beers, fun, and beers!

Remember...$2 Bud Light Draws from 9pm - Close.

Peace out!
Jason

And they're off...

2009-04-29T14:33:00.003-05:00

Your hint this week is the Kentucky Derby. You can find answers to all four questions on this page. Print it out, study it, but you can't have it out when the game begins tonight. I have some fun categories tonight so forget about the rain and come play.

Here's the web site:

http://nationalsportsreview.com/sports/us/horseracing/2009/04/27/welcome-to-kentucky-derby-trivia-%e2%80%93-try-your-luck/

Week 6 Scores are up...

2009-04-29T11:40:00.002-05:00

Week 6 scores are up...it's a close race to regular season champs and top 10 teams to play in the tournament. I will post a hint later this afternoon...still thinking of what to give you all a hint about.

Let's remember...everyone makes mistakes...

2009-04-22T13:32:00.002-05:00

As you can see by the score posting, I was unable to track down the week 4 scores. I have no idea where they could have disappeared to. Since we will not be able to remember exact scores for that week, I have credited the teams I know were there with being there, but have not assigned any actual points to the scoring sheet. To avoid this situation from happening again, I have consulted with a Six-sigma blackbelt for guidance. His recommendation was to save the score sheets next time.

To make up for this mistake, I would like to offer all trivia players this week $2 Bud Light draws from 9pm on, not to mention a stellar set of questions.

Most of the categories tonight don't really lend themselves to specific hints, but I would rest assured some kind of Earth Day/Environment topic or question will be asked.

See you all tonight...I look forward to the complaining of teams that fared well in Week 4 and compliments from those who did not!

Jason

Trivia Hint for 4/15!

2009-04-15T10:09:00.003-05:00

The only things you can count on are death, taxes, and trivia on Wednesday nights!

Happy Tax Day everyone...blah.

Come spend your refund, or if you're like me - drown your sorrows - wiith some cheap Bud Light and Trivia tonight!

Your hint for this evening is "Firsts at the new K".

Scores from last week will be updated when I find the score sheets!

By the way, I believe Lew's is offering free espinaca dip today so check out the web site for details: www.lewsgrillandbar.com

See you tonight...
Jason

Your Trivia Hint for Tonight, 4/8...

2009-04-08T13:58:00.002-05:00

Your trivia hint for tonight admittedly stinks. All I can tell you is to know about some recent sports news and events. I could not find a category to give you a better hint about. Oh well...guess you're just going to have to wing it.

Get there early tonight to try the new Guitar Hero Arcade game in the back. It is pretty cool.

See you tonight!

Jason

Week 3 Hint...

2009-04-01T10:48:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Week 3 of Season 4! With only 10 total teams having played in the first 2 weeks, there is plenty of opportunity for your team to come in and take one of those top 10 spots even if you have not played at Lew's before.

Your hint for this week is... World Leaders. I can't tell you much but I can tell you that I like these kinds of food: Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Thai... hope that helps!

See you tonight for $2 Bud Lights and top-notch entertainment!

Peace out!

By the way...

2009-03-25T14:28:00.001-05:00

Become a Trivia Geek "follower" of this blog on the right side of the page to keep informed of hints, updates, special events and cool crap.

Season 4, Week 2 Trivia Hint - 3/25/09

2009-03-25T12:44:00.003-05:00

5 Teams made it out to Week 1 last week - understandable considering it was the day after St. Pat's. Fortunately for those who were not there...scoring was not incredibly high!

As for this week, your hint is "types of flowers". Doesn't that sound exciting?

If trivia, $2 Bud Lights, and my companionship is not enough reason to come out tonight - come to see Strippers for Hire play drunk (at least more than usual). They will be enjoying one of their Tournament of Champions prizes - a 2-hour free happy hour - tonight before the game.

See you tonight for Week 2...it's still anyone's season.

Jason

Yes, There is Trivia Tonight

2009-03-18T11:56:00.004-05:00

What better way to get rid of that hangover than to postpone it until tomorrow?

Week 1 of Season 4 begins tonight with our new champions, Strippers For Hire, ready to defend their title.

The hint for this week should be obvious...2009 March Madness teams.

I'll see you all tonight for some Bud Lights, trivia and to talk about how the Maryland Terrapins only need to win two to face off against the Missouri Tigers in the Sweet 16 (assuming the Tigers win 2).

See you tonight!

You down with TOC? Yeah, you know me!

2009-03-11T13:17:00.003-05:00

Tournament of Champions tonight!!!

As you know, only the "qualified" teams posted above are eligible for TOC prizes and we have regular weekly prizes for teams competing that are not in the TOC. Please look at the score sheet as I updated it today - I made a mistake and accidentally gave one team's Week 10 points to another team but that error has been corrected.

As usual, your only hint for the TOC is that one of the categories will be made up of questions from previous weeks.

Will this be the last time I say, "Tarp Crew Heroes are our current champions" or will they repeat? Will "We Are Adults (who love Snuggies)" take back the title? Or will we have a new champion's name to put on the trophy?

For the first time ever I am posting some odds...please don't take offense if your team is not where you think they should be...it's just for fun! And vote on whether or not you think I got it right - poll to the right of this post.

TEAM
ODDS
We are Adults
3-1
Daffodildos
4-1
That's What She Said
4-1
Wasted Potential
4-1
Strippers for Hire
12-1
Bub Rub and Lil' Sis
12-1
Dharma Initiative
15-1
Tarp Crew Heroes
15-1
3 Misdemeanors and a Felony
15-1
The Kagels
20-1
Brew Crew
25-1
Fat Kids Win at Seesaw
25-1

Start your drinking early tonight to get in the right state of mind for Trivia - you know I will.

See you tonight,
Jason

Reminder and Trivia Hint

2009-03-04T12:37:00.003-06:00

Just a reminder...the Tournament of Champions has been pushed back a week and will now occur on 3/11. Tonight will be a regular trivia game with normal prizes (plus some extra prizes) but will most likely start a little late due to the MU and KU games. Once the games are decided, we will begin trivia. I would guess around 9:30 but you still may want to get there early to get a seat.

Your hint for this week is NFL Free Agency.

Good luck and Godspeed.

Announcement and Hint for this week...

2009-02-25T12:11:00.003-06:00

Hello All,

First, I have an important announcement. We are moving the date of the Tournament of Champions from next week, March 4th to the week after, March 11th. We are doing this because the MU/OU game is on at 8pm and the KU/TT game is on at 8:30pm on March 4th. As fans of both teams (and K-State) play trivia, I don't want any excuses when it comes tournament time!

We will still have trivia next week, but will probably begin it around 9:30-10:00 and it will be a somewhat shortened version to finish by 11-11:30.

We do of course have trivia tonight as well with the normal weekly prizes! Your hint for tonight is World Capitals. There aren't too many countries right?

Thanks and see you tonight for good times and $2 Bud Lights!

Jason

Season 3, Week 10 Hint and Reminder

2009-02-18T10:54:00.004-06:00

All,

Welcome to the final week of Season 3. I have posted the scores above. Teams in Green are currently in the tournament on points alone. Teams in Orange are currently in as they are the most frequent guests outside the top 10. But as you can see by the scores...anything and everything can change tonight.

As a reminder, the tournament will be held on Wednesday, March 4th. That is two weeks from tonight. While the game itself is open to EVERYONE, only the qualified teams are eligible for the special tournament prizes. Those teams not eligible for tournament prizes are still eligible to win the usual weekly prizes. Also, we will still have trivia for normal prizes next week, but the tournament is in two weeks.

Some tournament prizes I have heard about so far:

10 Tickets to the Lew's Irish Hooley St. Patrick's Day Party
6 VIP Passes to the Lew's Irish Hooley St. Patrick's Day Party
Your Team Name on the Trophy for the winning team
Reserved Seating Every Wednesday for the winning team
2-Hour Happy Hour for your entire team from 5pm-7pm before any Wednesday Trivia Night - this includes 4 appetizers, domestic beers and well drinks)!

Certainly there are more prizes to come and yes, Tarp Crew Heroes, you will have your banner by then!

Here is a reprint of the tournament specifics regarding your starting scores:

Only the Top 10 scoring teams for the 10-week period and 2 "wild card" teams with the most weeks of attendance are eligible for Tournament of Champions prizes.
For every week you come to trivia during the season, you receive 3 points toward your starting tournament score. For example, if you come for all 10 weeks, your team starts with 30 points.
The top 4 teams in scoring for the regular season will also receive starting points in the tournament: 1st Place: 20 points 2nd Place: 15 points 3rd Place: 10 points 4th Place: 5 points

And finally, your hint for this week is water - I would lean toward the bottled variety.

Sorry trivia ran so late last week but we will be on time tonight! See you later!

Trivia Hint for 2/11...

2009-02-10T23:34:00.003-06:00

What up, homies?

Your hint for this week is Drinking Games. And speaking of games, check out the impromptu poll at the right of the page and tell me what you think would be the most fun activity for a Monday night at the bar. If you have other thoughts...write them in the comments of this blog.

Thanks everyone...see you tomorrow for low-cost $1.99 Bud Light drafts and low-quality trivia!

-Jason

Hint for Tonight...2/4/09

2009-02-04T15:21:00.002-06:00

Hey everyone... The new standings are up and here is your hint for the week:

Know your reality stars.

See you all tonight!
Jason

Trivia Hint for 1/28/09...

2009-01-28T13:31:00.002-06:00

Hey...it's the Super Bowl this weekend...there's your hint! There may be a variety of topics covering many aspects of the Super Bowl...or maybe there won't be. You never know.

By the way, the Steelers are going to crush the Cardinals so go ahead and lay those 7 points down. It's a good investment.

See you tonight and at Lew's Sunday for the Super Bowl and Super Bowl Bingo!

1/28/09 - Hint Coming Soon

2009-01-28T11:44:00.003-06:00

Hello All,

The hint for the week will be up within a few hours but I have updated the standings...finally!

Also, check out the link to donate for my Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics at the top of the page. I plan on wearing a Zorro costume into Longview Lake on Saturday so I'll be sure to put up some pictures on the blog!

Trivia Hint for 1/21...

2009-01-21T08:13:00.002-06:00

Hello All,

No "real" hint today except to bring your humor specialist because we are doing "finish the punchline" tonight! I am hoping you guys are as funny as you were last time!

See you at Lew's for $1.99 Bud Lights tonight!

Jason

Hint for this week - 1/14/09

2009-01-14T16:48:00.001-06:00

Sorry everyone...I actually just forgot to post this sooner!

Hint for this week...know your 90's movies. I'm talking about the good/popular ones here so just check out a list a familiarize yourself with some titles.

Looking forward to tonight!!!

Later.

AND WE"RE BACK!!!

2009-01-07T10:17:00.003-06:00

Trivia Tonight!!! You know you need a drink or 12 after going back to work this week...and more importantly, you know you missed me.

Here's your upbeat, feel-good hint for the week... Know your recently deceased celebrities!

This is Week 4 of Season 3.

$2 Bud Lights and Good Times!!!

Hint for 12/10!

2008-12-10T16:16:00.001-06:00

I'm back with a hint for this week...

Know the popular newspapers in big market cities...

Hope that helps.

I will try to post the Week 1 standings before the game tonight.

See you there!

There IS Trivia Tonight!!!!

2008-11-26T17:54:00.002-06:00

YES. There is trivia tonight. But...no hint because I suck.

Don't forget that Captain Morgan's will be there with specials before Trivia and the Cuervo girls will be there after.

Get there early cause it's going to be busy!!!

See you tonight!

TOC TONIGHT!!!

2008-11-19T13:59:00.002-06:00

Hello All,

Just a reminder that the Tournament of Champions is tonight!!! There is no hint for this week.

Lots of great prizes to be given away to all participating teams.

See you then!!!

Trivia Hint - 11/12/08

2008-11-11T23:06:00.004-06:00

Your hint: Bond, James Bond.

Again, this is a warm-up week for the TOC and since I got no suggestions it is not themed. Come on in for some great prizes...or at least for the $1.99 Bud Lights and to see your favorite trivia guy.

Note to John Elway: Your Happy Hour begins promptly at 8pm. Please note, there is a $75 and/or 1 hour cap on the happy hour - whichever comes first. All participants in the happy hour must be regular trivia players on your team.

Peace out.

After 10 Weeks...

2008-11-07T09:45:00.003-06:00

Here are your final regular season standings for Season 2. Please note that all teams in Green qualified for the Tournament of Champions on points, and the 2 teams in Yellow qualified with the most visits. I have also posted each team's starting points for the tournament. As I mentioned before the season started, the top 4 regular season teams received 20, 15, 10, and 5 points respectively. Additionally, each team received 3 points per game played during the season.

Three quick reminders:

1. This Wednesday, 11/12, is a "normal" trivia game. I may make it themed for fun so if you have any ideas or requests let me know. The TOC will take place the following week, 11/19. As always, anyone can play in the tournament, but only the 12 teams listed on the site are playing for the big prizes. When I know what they are, I will let you know!

2. There will be no trivia night on 12/24 or 12/31 for obvious reasons! However, there WILL be trivia night the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It will most likely be a mad house so get there early. I'm seeing what I can do about getting some "extra good" prizes for that night. That will be Week 1 of Season 3. You know you don't have to work the next day so let's have some fun!

3. Finally, will someone from John Elway's team please contact me and let me know if you would prefer your Budweiser Happy Hour next week or before the TOC. I need to know as soon as possible so I can schedule the other team's happy hour.

Thanks everyone!

Trivia Hint for 11/5/08...

2008-11-05T13:58:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone...hopefully you didn't get too drunk celebrating or drowning your sorrows last night because we have a great game of trivia in store for tonight. As a reminder, this is the FINAL week of qualifying for the 2nd Tournament of Champions. There will be a normal "fun" game of trivia next week, and then the TOC will be on 11/19/08!

If you could not guess...your hint for tonight is Election '08. If you watched the election coverage last night and read some about it today, you should be good to go.

Don't forget about the Bud Light special: $1.99 drafts from Trivia to Close!

See you tonight.

Jason

Trivia Hint for 10/29/08

2008-10-29T09:49:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone in TriviaLand,

Here's your hint (actually posted in the a.m. this time) for this week...

TNT (TV)

That's it! Any more and it would make the category too easy. As an FYI, I expect very high scoring this week.

Remember...$1.99 drafts tonight and we will be giving away another Budweiser Happy Hour - That's 1 full hour of the Bud Guy buying your team's beer!!!

There is still plenty of time for a place not in the Top 10 to make it in for the upcoming Tournament of Champions! I will also have another exciting announcement regarding a new event we are going to try starting on Monday, November 17th!

See you all tonight!

Better late than never...Trivia Hint for 10/22

2008-10-22T15:46:00.002-05:00

Sorry for my tardiness but it's been a busy week at "the other job". Here's your hint for this rainy Wednesday:

I was watching That 70's show last night and that guy from a foreign country had on a hat that you would expect a Frenchman to wear. What is odd is that he was wearing it at the kentucky Derby. The only thing that would have been more strange would be if he had on that big Mexican-style hat.

Hope you got those 4 hints.

Looking forward to the $1.99 beer special and seeing you all tonight (but mostly to the beer special).

Later,
Jason

Trivia Hint 10/15/08

2008-10-15T14:43:00.001-05:00

Homer Simpson

Trivia Hint...better late than never!

2008-10-08T14:06:00.002-05:00

Again, $1.99 draft beers tonight!

Al Gore invented the Internet and John McCain invented the Blackberry, and the people you will need to know tonight invented other things. I'm not going to make this easy and telegraph my questions. Rather, I will throw them at you randomly tonight in rapid-fire style. So study up while listening to some multi-track recordings and rest easy on your cotton pillow because it's going to be a fun night!

$1.99 Beer and Trivia Hint

2008-10-01T12:23:00.003-05:00

Just a reminder than Lew's is serving $1.99 Bud Lights from 9pm-3am, so you have to come out and play some trivia.

Hint for tonight is simply this... The Education of NFL Quarterbacks.

Revised scores will be up soon!

See you tonight!

Week 4 Hint

2008-09-24T11:02:00.002-05:00

Hey everybody...the standings have been updated and there is still plenty of time for anyone to make the top 10.

Your hint for this week is that one of the categories will be "#1's". You have seen this category before if you have played for a while. Typically, I'll ask questions about who is #1 (ranked or actual number) in music, tv, sports, etc. So...study up on the best of the best for tonight. Big hint: Think current stuff, not so much #1 in history.

Hoping for a big crowd tonight. See everyone there.

Jason

Trivia and Beer Special - 9/17/08

2008-09-17T11:07:00.002-05:00

Hello everyone and congratulations on making it exactly halfway to St. Patrick's Day. As a celebration, a Budweiser rep will be on hand providing some nice promotional items. But more importantly... $2 Bud Lights!

If you have not visited yet this season, today is the day to make your triumphant return (or first appearance).

Finally, since this is a celebration in honor or making it halfway to St. Pat's Day, that holiday will be the subject of one of our topics tonight. Just know a little about St. Pat's origins, etc. I recommend wikipedia!

See you tonight,
Jason

Trivia Tonight...

2008-09-10T07:49:00.002-05:00

Hello All,

Week 2 of the 2nd Trivia Season tonight. Only 7 teams played last week so there is plenty of room in that Top 10 for everyone. No "theme" this week - just old school general trivia.
We will most likely be starting a few minutes later than normal tonight due to a Miller Lite/Radio promotion going on but you should check that out too - I hear they are giving away some good prizes and it sounds like there will be good specials on Miller Lite which works out great for everyone (including me)!

Also...I was just thinking how much I enjoy a good Big Mac. Boy...if I only knew all there was to know about the Big Mac...(that's your hint).

Hope to see all teams from last season there tonight!

Later,
Jason

BINGO TONIGHT!

2008-09-08T10:54:00.003-05:00

Come on down to Lew's and enjoy 2 Monday Night Football Games AND Bingo!

Bingo games begin at 8pm...if you have not been to Bingo yet, this is a great night to give it a try!

See you all tonight...I hope!