There were a couple of fellas at the PErsevere last night who named their team ‘The Dengue Boys’
i asked them if they were named after the killer disease Dengue Fever.
The chap explained that it was supposed to be a pun on ‘Vengaboys’ and they had indeed contracted Dengue Fever whilst on a recent holiday to Brazil.
I don’t really know anything about Dengue Fever except for the vague terror associated with the name. But the guy explained that they were pretty sick for about three days and that they were fine after that.
And there was no risk of infection to the citizens of the Percy. You have to get it from a mosquito bite. Blimey!
And I’ve just looked it up on GOD (aka Wikipedia).
Apparently most cases are mild or asymptomatic. People do die, but it’s rare.
So there’s one thing less to be mortally afraid of. Dengue fever? No problem! What a happy Monday.
Here’s the line up for tonight’s quizzes, including TWO hundred-pound jackpots:
7pm – Brass Monkey Leith Walk (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer – PICTURE round: “LISBON“
Book: 0131 554 5286 or Facebook or the Monkey’s online booking system
7.30 pm – Fisherrow Tap (with Brigid)
Jackpot – £60
Free answer – MUSIC round: “SUGABABES“
Book: 0131 259 0399 or Facebook
8pm – Amber Rose (with Stewart)
Jackpot – £100
Free answer: PICTURE round : “TORI AMOS“
Book: 0131 226 1224 or Facebook
9pm – Brass Monkey Drummond St (with me)
Jackpot – £100
Free answer – PICTURE round: “THE INBETWEENERS“
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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