QUIZ RECAP

It was a gathering of ten tribes last night at the Lion & Crown in Allen, as an amalgam
of newbies, intermediates and seasoned vets vied for prizes in that thing we know and love
called King Trivia Pub Quiz!

Newbie team Jab joined the registered ranks and had the bittersweet taste of having played
well and losing even better. Street Smarts and IPMP (who finally signed up) continue to
improve. Look for them to get into the winner's circle in coming weeks. Staunch and
stout regulars Beer Logic, Walker Texas Rangers, Pickles on a Plate and IFFY! provided
their usual tough competition and grandeur of spirit. The big three last night ended up
being Stealth Texas, taking first prize, while resident champs Ninja Turtles (whose NT
baby is now their official photo mascot!) grabbed second. Third place went to the power
alliance of Ship It!/Blood, Bath & Beyond.

Some groovy questions last night as well. Quiz Master Lou actually got a chuckle asking
why the Sonoran Desert is so sleepy... Because it's the "Snorin' desert!" Well. You had
to be there. Watching the competition was like watching a foot race where the ranks of
runners round a bend and smack suddenly into a brick wall that wasn't there before. That
was Round Five! Arcade games are that generational connection between today's PC gamers
and the old foggeys who used to put quarters into machines back in the 80's. (Remember
Lunar Lander?) Some enterprising entrepreneur should find a balancing act that joins those
two generations together.

Just sayin'! Have a great weekend everybody!