Wednesday, October 31, 2012

No trivia tonight! Happy Halloween!!!

Hey friends, hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!

We're taking the night off, but feel free to hang at the Sports Page tonight as they have a costume party hosted by Deejay St. Joel. I'm hoping he plays nothing but Billy Joel all night. There's straight cash prizes for best and sexiest costume, and it happens at 9 tonight.

As far as our crew, we're going trick or treating.

 


See you guys next Wednesday!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Live Blog 10/17!!!

What's up y'all. Mike here. Live blogging the crap out of this trivia tonight. See how this goes.

- My favorite trio. The cold cut, obviously.

- I never got to see Alex Karras play football, but he was a hell of a TV dad. Top 3 dads who adopted African American kids ever.

- Do we really need to see the Vikings play in Vietnam?

- I hope the Yankees just get destroyed tonight folks. 19-2 Detroit is this gent's prediction. Let's see how it plays out.

- Did you guys just boo a history question? Gayus? I'm sure he never got picked on. Joe just called biopics sexy. Have movie biopics been sexy since JFK or Harry and the Hendersons? Didn't think so.

- Holy crap! There was a Twins player that worked at the Sports Page? Trivia is all about learning. Maybe Christina Aguilera's dad, the closer?

- Pop music is weird. Don't get me wrong, I love it. Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, Gangnam Style, etc. Why do I like bad things?

- Break time. What a highly contested..um... contest so far. We're in for a good one, folks. It's anyone's ball game. Cliches a plenty. Forgive me. I'm trying my damndest to add some substance here. Obviously, killing it.

- Guys, real talk here. Ned and Brady are the coolest people in this room. I just got a cupcake for being here. Best day ever?

- Sorry for the volume on the tunes this evening. I don't have my computer tonight. I'm using my brother's smut machine and didn't realize you had to turn the volume on the computer as well as iTunes to play music loud.

- Forgot about this. I got distracted by booze, onion rings, and cupcakes. Priorities, friends. Rain delay in Detroit is kind of a bummer. I like to pronounce Detroit as De-TWA. I love the French, it's in my Asian blood.

- Theme nights were discussed. I wish everyone could hear us brainstorm our ideas. From Taylor Swift night to WWE wrestling night, complete with an image round of us performing wrestling moves on one another. I'm putting someone in a figure four leglock.

- Fun fact, Seinfeld is being played at the Sports Page right now. Closed captioning on one tv, closed captioning off on the other. I can confess I've only seen one episode of that show and didn't think too highly of it. I also hate the theme diddy they use.

- I don't understand heckling sometimes. We just asked the undefeated team question and someone heckled "that team sucks!" Um...they haven't lost yet. Opposite of sucking, heckler, but thank you for hanging out with us.

- Hmm...this reminds me why I don't tweet.

Saw this for the first time today and I can't get the image out of my head. 

- My least favorite song ever is Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'". Noah just revealed to me the equivalent to him is the song "Your Love" by The Outfield. I revealed to him, we can no longer be friends.

- End of round 2. Break and grading time are upon us. I like reading your intentionally bad guesses. I've got to bring more prizes to award good incorrect answers. Add it to the "to-do" list.

- I just mispronounced the name Melchior/Melichior. Forgive me. He was my least favorite and probably least wise man.

- The girliest looking Hanson boy has 5 kids. Believe it. Ok, let's end on that note. Good hang guys, let's do it again next week. Congrats to Kempy's for a dominant performance. Ok...see ya.

Finding new ways to waste your time,
Mike Manosack





Hints 10/17/12



Wednesday Night Trivia. 7pm. Sports Page.

Hints look like this -

Images: Missing Trio Piece. We give you a list of famous trios, you give us the missing piece.
Sound: Celebs who became/will become parents in 2012.

All three of the fellas will be there, Joe and Noah will be your hosts. Free to play, prizes for the top three teams! Let's drink and hang together?

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Hints 10/10/12: Noah's birthday extravaganza




Hey, yo.

Wednesday night trivia at the Sports Page happens at 7pm. Your brillant and beautiful co-host, Noah, has made it around the sun for his 27th revolution and has chosen to celebrate his day of birth with the SP crowd. Hang out with the crew (Joe will be there, Mike returns too!) on "Moose's Porch" and help us make Noah's birthday memorable. Could be the best night of our lives?

Image: Movies from 1985
Sound: Music from 1985

We usually keep it clean, but sometimes we tend to go off the rails, so this is new....

Disclaimer: This program may contain adult content, adult language, mild violence, and brief nudity. Patron discretion is advised. Remember you're at a bar. Seriously sorry, ok? Let's be friends?

Sports Page, Bloomington, 7pm. Party time! Excellent!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

10/3 Trivia: Game on.

Trivia tonight! We're excited. You should be too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... may have overdone it on the exclamation points.

Joe returns to trivia hosting action, back from his educational escapades. Treat him kindly while he knocks the rust off.

IMAGE ROUND: US State Governors.
SOUND ROUND: Wrestlers.  UPDATE!!!!! Make that 90's movies. Sorry, y'all.

Super huge thanks to everyone who came out to our CTF benefit last week at trivia - we raised a fantastic amount that will support a worthy cause

7PM start time, as per usual. Come hang out with us. Free!!

 UPDATE: Sorry for the belated posting of it, but here is the pic of the winning team from last week, "It's On Like Donkey Kong". Winners!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Trivia Questions 9/26/12: CTF for CTF

And now everyone has a Halloween costume, you're welcome.

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your generosity during our charity drive. It was a packed house and it made for a really fun vibe. We are very grateful for the wonderful patrons at the Sports Page and we hope you join us again soon!

Here's the recap of questions that was offered last week. Highlight to the right of the question to reveal the answers.

Round 1:

1) According to SI.com, between endorsements, salary, and bonuses...Who was the highest paid American professional athlete in 2011? (Tiger Woods)

2) Denard Span was the hero in last night's victory over the Yankees. Outside of injury, he's been our regular starting centerfielder since 2009. Prior to Span, who was the starting centerfielder for the 2008 season? (Carlos Gomez) Remember him? That Johan Santana trade really worked out for us.

3)  Before becoming president - Ronald Reagan was the governor of what state? (California)

4) This produce item was once believed to be the cure for snake bites and remover of freckles. They come in many varieties such as Mandy, Hooligan, and Fairytale. What is it? (Pumpkins)

5) What actor was James Bond for the film Goldeneye? (Pierce Brosnan)

6) There is only one letter that does not appear on the perodic table of elements. Which? (J)

7) In 1999, Rose McGowan played the villanous role of Courtney Shayne in what movie? (Jawbreaker)

8) In trucker terminology, what is a lot lizard? (truck stop prostitute) Easily, the most embarrassing question I have ever written.

9) This former Minnesota North Star was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame just two years ago. (Dino Ciccarelli)

10) This company, which was founded in 2010, is responsible for the rentals of 1,300 neon green bikes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. What is the name of that company? (Nice Ride)

Round 2:

11) Put the following marathon runners in order from fastest to slowest. Oprah Winfrey, Will Ferrell, Jared from Subway. (Ferrell - 3:56, Oprah - 4:29, Jared - 5:13)

12) Once upon a time, Jon Lovitz was the voice for a cartoon talking radio in what movie? (Brave Little Toaster)

13) Retail conglomerate Wal-Mart announced last week that it has decided to stop selling what popular electronics item? (Kindle)

14) In 1752, Benjamin Franklin set out for his famous kite experiment in what city? (Philadelphia)

15) The music video by PSY for the song "Gangnam Style" is now in the Guiness Book of World Records as the most liked video in YouTube history. Who was the previous record holder? A - Justin Bieber, B - Adele, C - LMFAO (C - LMFAO)

16) What is the name of the deli in Manhattan that opened in NYC and serves 10,000 pounds of pastrami a week? (Katz's Deli)

17) Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease more commonly known as what? (Ezcema)

18) Lady Gaga had guest guitar player Brian May play with her at the Video Music Awards last year. What band was May most famously a part of? (Queen)

19) Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James is the next big craze in the literary world. All that erotica could not be contained in one book as it is a trilogy. Name the other two books in the series. (Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed)

20) What ESPN anchor had the catchphrase, "Cool as the other side of the pillow"? (Stuart Scott)
Sound Round: Marching Bands play the hits! (Click to listen)

21) LMFAO "Party Rock Anthem"

22) ABBA "Dancing Queen"

23) Maroon 5 "Moves Like Jagger"

24) Journey "Don't Stop Believin'"

25) Carly Rae Jepsen "Call Me Maybe"


Image Round: Most Charitable Celebrities

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26) Mel Gibson

27) George Lucas

28) Ndamukong Suh

29) Barbara Streisand

30) Mariano Rivera

31) Gisele Bundchen

32) Larry the Cable Guy

33) Alec Baldwin

Tiebreaker: As of today, how many career hits does Joe Mauer have? (1,266)

Up for the challenge of doing this live? Bring some friends and visit us at The Sports Page in Bloomington. We do this every Wednesday at 7pm. Free to play, prizes awarded for top 3 teams. Hope to see you there!

Music List 9/26/12



"Alone" by Trampled by Turtles
"Hey Elevator" by The Apples in Stereo
"Centerfold" by J. Geils Band
"Lost in My Mind" by The Head and the Heart
"She Walks in So Many Ways" by The Jayhawks
"Dancing on My Own" by Robyn
"The Future is the Present" by Hello Blue
"Both of Us" by B.o.B featuring Taylor Swift
"Why I Cry" by Best Coast
"Dream On" by Aerosmith
"Always Something There to Remind Me" by Naked Eyes
"Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean
"No One's Gonna Love You" by Band of Horses
"As Long As You Love Me" by Justin Bieber featuring Big Sean
"Zero" by Smashing Pumpkins
"We Are Young" by fun. featuring Janelle MonĂ¡e
"Pony" by Ginuwine
"Change of Time" by Josh Ritter
"Gangnam Style" by PSY
"Encierro" by Rogue Valley
"Hello" by Martin Solveig & Dragonette
"Your Love" by The Outfield
"You Might Think" by The Cars
"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" by Black Sabbath
"Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry
"Wraith Pinned to the Mist & Other Games" by of Montreal
"Pathetic" by blink-182
"Rainbow Connection" by The Muppets
"How Deep Is Your Love" by Bee Gees
"Something" by The Beatles
"Worn Me Down" by Rachael Yamagata
"Sabotage" by Beastie Boys
"You Make Me Feel..." by Cobra Starship featuring Sabi
"Conversation 16" by The National