Who gets the medals? Military Killers.
Who should get the medals? Quizzers.
Picture the scene. Your troop is under fire. Those clever bastards over there are looking smug. They know the capital of Brazil and they know who won an Oscar and someone in your team thought they overheard the discussion of the clever bastards on the science question but they can’t remember if they said potassium or plutonium and everyone on your team reckons its helium or nitrogen but you know they haven’t a clue.
What a mess. Things look bad.
But then, suddenly, right out of the jungle, you remember the capital of Brazil. And that strikes another memory and suddenly the science answer is clear as day: it’s platinum.
And it’s like a quiz grenade landing in the clever bastards’ trench. And the tables turn and the clever bastards get bust and your platoon come out firing and win the quiz, right on platinum.
Glory.
Hand out the Purple Hearts and the Victoria Crosses and the Distinguished Flying Crosses. Induct the hero in the Order of The Garter. Throw in a knighthood.
Never mind the soldiers and their killing. Reward knowledge. Reward recall.
That’s all I have to say for today. Here’s tonight’s quizzes:
7pm – Brass Monkey Leith Walk (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer – PICTURE round: “PINK FLOYD“
Book: 0131 554 5286 or Facebook or the Monkey’s online booking system
7.30 pm – Fisherrow Tap (with Brigid)
Jackpot – £90
Free answer – PICTURE round: “LUCIEN FREUD“
Book: 0131 259 0399 or Facebook
8pm – Amber Rose (with Stewart)
Jackpot – £150
Free answer: PICTURE round : “LADY JANE GREY“
Book: 0131 226 1224 or Facebook
9pm – Brass Monkey Drummond St (with me)
Jackpot – £150
Free answer – MUSIC round: “JIMMY BUFFETT“
Book – Nae bookings – just turn up. For info call the pub on 031 556 1961
With quiz and love,
Dr Paul
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