One case of latex gloves. A magnifying glass and black light. A pocket-sized recorder.

The props of an ambitious film-goer taking in the latest Robert Downey Jr. flick? (Maybe trying to make a buck, Kramer style?)

No, just a few of the bonus-scoring gizmos brought in for the ‘Television Crime Series’ themed Pub Quiz Tuesday night at Biddy McGraw’s! Eight teams played, each summoning their own inner Sherlock as they pondered the motivations of Dexter and the deeds of Fox and Scully, while humming along to the musical stylings of….of…yes, it’s The Who, but that’s that singer’s name….ummm….Pete, no…. Roger Daltry! You surely knew it all along.

The regular cast of characters was joined by a few new (and a few old, but familiar) faces, from near and far. Would you come all the way from Vietnam to come to Pub Quiz? No? One quizzer did. So what does that say about YOUR dedication?

A new team, “82nd Street”, bragged and boasted, purporting the ability to rack their brains with the best of ‘em. They showed a lot of promise, and even a bit of dedication. (To what, though, we’re unsure. Those pints and nachos seemed to occupy a lot of attention.)

The ultimate kings (and queen) of the Castle? Rake of Blood! Taking a page from the underachiever’s guide to succeeding in trivia (NOT written by Ken Jennings), this team barely squeaked into the final round by holding onto 3rd place by merely a few points. With such bravado and gusto, though, they wagered minimally, while the top two squads, supposedly vying with one another for all the glory (and the cash), went in all or nothing. Surprise, surprise – nothing is just what they got, and Rake of Blood backed into the evening’s title.

The evening was also notable, as a new Quiz Master was introduced, Kevin Parks. Taking the reins from Alisa, Kevin’s ready for a weekly challenge and is looking forward to stumping each and every one of you. (And also to doling out the mullah when winning teams flex their mental muscles.) Bring it!