Trivia contests, i.e. quizzes are absolutely ridiculous, when you think about it.
Last night in Abbeyhill, at the Safari Lounge, a man named Jad took ownership of one hundred and fifty pounds in cash while a man named Brian got nothing at all, not even a penny.
It could have been the other way round, but they had both submitted to a format where the outcome was determined by who could guess the world snail racing record more accurately than the other.
There were only a few seconds difference between their answers, but Jad’s was a better guess and that was it: hee-haw for Brian.
All that work over the previous hour and a half. All those correct answers. Then some stupid snail shit, then nothing.
The best you can do is say it’s a metaphor for life, a game we all lose in the end. I suppose taking part in quizzes prepares you for that reality.
Frankly, I’m glad I’m on this side of the questions.
Meanwhile, quizzes tonight:
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6 pm – The Joker & The Thief (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer – PICTURE round: “HIROSHIMA“
Book: 0131 556 3274 or Facebook
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6 pm – Oz Bar (with Stuart F)
Jackpot – £30
Free answer – PICTURE round: “ULTIMATE WARRIOR“
Book: 0131 259 6295 or Facebook
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7 pm – Ship Inn, Musselburgh (with Barry)
Jackpot – £120
Free answer – PICTURE round: “MACHU PICCHU“
Book: 0131 665 2642 or Facebook
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8 pm – West Port Oracle (with Stuart F)
Jackpot – £90
Free answer – MUSIC round: “THE CRAMPS“
Book: 0131 283 1960 or Facebook
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8.30 pm – Brass Monkey Shore (with me)
Jackpot – £50
Free answer – PICTURE round: “CHIPMUNK“
Book: 0131 555 7306 or Facebook
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With quiz and love,
Dr Paul
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