Before I begin with my usual recap and trash-talking, let me first say thank you to all the people who turned out to the Space Room on St. Patrick’s Day. You guys helped turn this into a birthday to remember — and as you can imagine with a 3/17 birthday, I’ve had the opportunity to drink, black out, and forget quite a few. Thank you also to Quizmaster Polly who had pre-ordered a shot of Bushmills and a pint of Guinness so it was waiting for me when I got there. You know, I could get used to that sort of thing… And last but certainly not least, my lovely wife and mother-in-law, who brought enough cake for all to enjoy — ice cream cake, at that, and with my favorite coconut ice-cream. You two rock, and it was great to be able to my cake with all my little Quizzies.
We also shared some great Pub Quiz action, didn’t we? Highlights of the night included some boisterous toasts and songs — “Sparging the Mash” even brought out their very own original poetry. But I think the memory I’ll take with me to the Pub Quiz grave was when AN ENGLISHMAN HAD THE NERVE TO ARGUE THAT BELFAST WAS *NOT* PART OF IRELAND. Alas, no punches were thrown, and but if you want to hunt him down on your own, you can catch a glimpse him in the image below, hiding behind the rest of his team (full disclosure, he’s part Scottish, too, so technically, he’s an alright guy):
Actually, you’re looking at “Spoonful of…” who are the newest SPACE ROOM SAUCER CHAMPIONS! It took all 12 weeks for them to dethrone and mathematically eliminate “Clarification, Please?” but officially, we have a new top team at the Space Room Pub Quiz.
In fact, they pulled it off despite some fierce competition for first place this week. “Beige Food” stopped by the Space Room, taking in a practice run for their own title defense in the BELMONT STEAK STANDINGS (a similar competition held at the Belmont Inn on Thursdays). They managed to come in second, besting third place Clarification, the fourth place and increasingly dangerous “House of Ill Repute,” and the always contending and sometimes winning “No Future” in fifth.
And as a result of winning the Spoonfuls will have their team name etched onto the trophy for all of eternity and beyond; their favorite table will be reserved for them each week using said trophy; and the reigning champs may, at their discretion, select a Fight Song, which I will play each week in tribute to their incredible accomplishment. They also will receive Space room t-shirts, and some lovely gift certificates!
If you want to get in on the mayhem, just come to the Space Room each week and use the same name, or some semblance of the same name. I keep the score for everyone and update the teams involved each week! There’s also plenty of trash-talking going down on QUIZMASTER JPP’S FACEBOOK PAGE, so be sure to stop by and see what’s new and upcoming.
In fact, the next season of the SPACE ROOM SAUCER STANDINGS begins next week! So come on down and make your mark — yours may be the next team to get onto the trophy. Until then, be well, play hard, and try to remember everything you can!
Oh, and one last thing. Guinness is good for you. Says so right here:
