2.26.15 Rivershore Trivia Recap
Inspiration comes in many forms. For Dice, just the pursuit of Trivia is typically enough to keep him doing what he does, but the amazing Trivia teams and staff at the Rivershore do so much every week that Dice really enjoys going the extra mile for them. Tonight's winners of the Bonus Questions earned a couple of Dice's not-yet-famous chocolate chip cookies...hope you enjoyed them as much as we do here!
TEAMS: It is just a coincidence that the STANLEY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (71) were atop the leaderboard tonight...they earned their way to the top of Dice's leaderboard long ago! The VAN OWLS (61) wisely put together the right answers on the final round, but unwisely assigned a zero-point wager to it. STRAIGHT SHOOTERS (56) had big money on their mind, but a big gamble on the final round nearly dropped them out of the money.
DISNEY DIRTY (49) came up short in their bid to post a nice qualifying league score. MORE E (48) was hoping for more points on the final round, but sometimes less can mean more, like winning a gift certificate. BROOKLYN (46) scored a near-perfect first-half, but stumbled out of the gate in the second and was unable to recover. It's no secret, everyone knows the awesome and hilarious VICTORIOUS SECRET (45) prefers a big wager. Not to be outdone, DEATH BY MISADVENTUR(ous wagers) (41) put up more right answers than most, but missed on some of the most valuable ones.
Enjoy your cookies Rivershore...Cookie requests for next Thursday can be made in the comments section! Until then, here's a snippet of Dice's Rivershore playlist from our show.
Have a great week!
-Dice
Friday, February 27, 2015
2.24.15 Cider Mill Trivia
2.24.15 Cider Mill/Fryer Tuck Chicken - Trivia
It should be noted that the table by the pool table is exceptionally lucky when Dice is hosting Trivia. In the last few weeks, at least a couple of winning teams have come from the corner. Tonight was no exception. Perhaps it's the acoustics, maybe it's the solitude allowing freedom to communicate. Regardless, apparently it pays to sit in the front of the class.
TEAMS: Ascending to the top of tonight's contest, TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (92) figured the easiest order of succession was to just be on top. Going the distance, GOAL DIGGERS (84) played a perfect second half. FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (83) rightfully took Dice to task on several answers.
Nearly skating away with some Cider Mill gift cards, the STANLEY CUPCAKES (78) opted to wager conservatively on the final to post a legit league score. VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (78) were hoping one of the top teams would falter. CHIMP N' IT (67) battled an early wagering setback all night. EBR #1 (61) was just visiting from Colorado, but played like Cider Mill veterans. The other halves of SCRATCH N' SNIFF (52) should have been playing Trivia. BALLZ DEEP (30) tried to relive past Trivia glory, but pulled out of competition at half.
Enjoy this week's playlist and have a fantastic week Cider Mill! See you next Tuesday!
-Dice
It should be noted that the table by the pool table is exceptionally lucky when Dice is hosting Trivia. In the last few weeks, at least a couple of winning teams have come from the corner. Tonight was no exception. Perhaps it's the acoustics, maybe it's the solitude allowing freedom to communicate. Regardless, apparently it pays to sit in the front of the class.
TEAMS: Ascending to the top of tonight's contest, TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (92) figured the easiest order of succession was to just be on top. Going the distance, GOAL DIGGERS (84) played a perfect second half. FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (83) rightfully took Dice to task on several answers.
Nearly skating away with some Cider Mill gift cards, the STANLEY CUPCAKES (78) opted to wager conservatively on the final to post a legit league score. VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (78) were hoping one of the top teams would falter. CHIMP N' IT (67) battled an early wagering setback all night. EBR #1 (61) was just visiting from Colorado, but played like Cider Mill veterans. The other halves of SCRATCH N' SNIFF (52) should have been playing Trivia. BALLZ DEEP (30) tried to relive past Trivia glory, but pulled out of competition at half.
Enjoy this week's playlist and have a fantastic week Cider Mill! See you next Tuesday!
-Dice
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2.23.15 Malone's Cafe - Trivia
2.23.15 Malone's Cafe - Trivia
When playing Trivia, it can be very important to try approaching questions and answers from a different angle or point of view. This skill is equally important when hosting Trivia and is something Dice takes pride in when putting on a show. For starters, when I receive the questions, I typically try to "play" the show as though I were a contestant. Often this is a crucial step in Dice's playlist creation, but more importantly, it reminds Dice why he hosts Trivia more often than he plays. This reminder also eliminates any "Trebek Phenomenon" that some hosts experience where they forget that all the answers are right there in front of them!
Monday at Malone's, desiring to create a different perspective, Dice set up his equipment on the other side of the room from his usual table. Although less centralized, the new TJ-booth offers plenty of room for Dice to get his groove on, a better view of all the teams playing Trivia, and significantly improved sound quality. Dice loved the new TJ-booth, especially the full hot sauce bar that seems to come with it!
TEAMS: Breaking news, BRIAN WILLIAMS WON A TRIVIA SHOW (83) after discovering America, landing on the moon, and acing the final round of tonight's contest. Winning the David vs. Goliath battle, BLASTER RACCOON BATTALION (79) took down the mighty MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (79) in the tie-breaker. In a tale-of-two-halves, POOP SHOOT RIOT (67) put first-half woes behind them with an almost perfect second-half. Dice was ready to sic SIT UBU SIT (63) on the question writers, but a perfect sixth round and final round convinced Ubu to be a "good dog." Unfortunately unpixelated, POOP COCK E (46) showed us all that rhyming with bukkake might be worse than bukkake itself.
Try taking a little different look (at life, not bukkake), and have a great week Malone's! See you next Monday at 7:30pm!
-Dice
When playing Trivia, it can be very important to try approaching questions and answers from a different angle or point of view. This skill is equally important when hosting Trivia and is something Dice takes pride in when putting on a show. For starters, when I receive the questions, I typically try to "play" the show as though I were a contestant. Often this is a crucial step in Dice's playlist creation, but more importantly, it reminds Dice why he hosts Trivia more often than he plays. This reminder also eliminates any "Trebek Phenomenon" that some hosts experience where they forget that all the answers are right there in front of them!
Monday at Malone's, desiring to create a different perspective, Dice set up his equipment on the other side of the room from his usual table. Although less centralized, the new TJ-booth offers plenty of room for Dice to get his groove on, a better view of all the teams playing Trivia, and significantly improved sound quality. Dice loved the new TJ-booth, especially the full hot sauce bar that seems to come with it!
TEAMS: Breaking news, BRIAN WILLIAMS WON A TRIVIA SHOW (83) after discovering America, landing on the moon, and acing the final round of tonight's contest. Winning the David vs. Goliath battle, BLASTER RACCOON BATTALION (79) took down the mighty MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (79) in the tie-breaker. In a tale-of-two-halves, POOP SHOOT RIOT (67) put first-half woes behind them with an almost perfect second-half. Dice was ready to sic SIT UBU SIT (63) on the question writers, but a perfect sixth round and final round convinced Ubu to be a "good dog." Unfortunately unpixelated, POOP COCK E (46) showed us all that rhyming with bukkake might be worse than bukkake itself.
Try taking a little different look (at life, not bukkake), and have a great week Malone's! See you next Monday at 7:30pm!
-Dice
2.22.15 Lightning Will Trivia
2.22.15 Lightning Will Bar & Grill - Trivia
It seems forever ago, but Dice's first show was a Sunday gig, hosting Last Call Quiz in NW Portland. That show never gained much traction and after several months of trying to make it work, we decided it was time to put Dice's energy elsewhere. Dice hasn't worked in NW Portland or on Sundays since, so I was excited to get the opportunity to start a brand new show at Lightning Will Bar & Grill on NW 21st this past weekend. Not only is this venue fantastic, but this part of town has a strong Trivia following, with several other venues hosting successful weeknight shows, so Dice is eager to get back into the NW PDX Trivia scene.
Starting a show is significantly easier than when I first was hosting, but Dice still gets butterflies walking in to a new venue that he normally doesn't experience at his existing shows. Naturally, Lightning Will's first show opened against a pre-season Portland Timbers matches a couple of blocks away, the Portland Trail Blazer game on TV, the 87th annual Academy Awards, and, oh yeah, the weather just happened to be perfect too. Dice was shocked anyone was in the bar willing to play some Trivia!
Lightning Will is a spacious bar with great acoustics that features a fantastic beer, cocktail, and food lineup. Dice hoisted the phenomenal Double-IPA from Bend's Crux Fermentation Project and might have found his new Central Oregon fav after 10 Barrel's sale. Not to be outdone by the beer, the Happy Hour burger was easily one of the best post-Trivia meals Dice has ever tasted.
For more details about Lightning Will Bar & Grill, visit their website at www.lightningwill.com. Better yet...trust Dice, get off the Internet and get down to Lightning Will this Sunday at 6pm for Portland's newest Trivia gem.
TEAMS: It was wonderful to see the DIRTY JEHOVAHS (82) together for a night! PELE (54) made some big wagers all night, but missed on their biggest. Multi-tasking masters HOTTIE & SNOTTIE (51) easily managed to play Trivia and watch the Oscars. COMFORTABLY DUMB (49) win Dice's heralded Best Trivia Team Name award!
The reviews are in...Trivia Sundays at the Lightning Will is the place to be! Until next Sunday, enjoy a sample of Dice's Lightning Will playlist!
-Dice
It seems forever ago, but Dice's first show was a Sunday gig, hosting Last Call Quiz in NW Portland. That show never gained much traction and after several months of trying to make it work, we decided it was time to put Dice's energy elsewhere. Dice hasn't worked in NW Portland or on Sundays since, so I was excited to get the opportunity to start a brand new show at Lightning Will Bar & Grill on NW 21st this past weekend. Not only is this venue fantastic, but this part of town has a strong Trivia following, with several other venues hosting successful weeknight shows, so Dice is eager to get back into the NW PDX Trivia scene.
Starting a show is significantly easier than when I first was hosting, but Dice still gets butterflies walking in to a new venue that he normally doesn't experience at his existing shows. Naturally, Lightning Will's first show opened against a pre-season Portland Timbers matches a couple of blocks away, the Portland Trail Blazer game on TV, the 87th annual Academy Awards, and, oh yeah, the weather just happened to be perfect too. Dice was shocked anyone was in the bar willing to play some Trivia!
Lightning Will is a spacious bar with great acoustics that features a fantastic beer, cocktail, and food lineup. Dice hoisted the phenomenal Double-IPA from Bend's Crux Fermentation Project and might have found his new Central Oregon fav after 10 Barrel's sale. Not to be outdone by the beer, the Happy Hour burger was easily one of the best post-Trivia meals Dice has ever tasted.
For more details about Lightning Will Bar & Grill, visit their website at www.lightningwill.com. Better yet...trust Dice, get off the Internet and get down to Lightning Will this Sunday at 6pm for Portland's newest Trivia gem.
TEAMS: It was wonderful to see the DIRTY JEHOVAHS (82) together for a night! PELE (54) made some big wagers all night, but missed on their biggest. Multi-tasking masters HOTTIE & SNOTTIE (51) easily managed to play Trivia and watch the Oscars. COMFORTABLY DUMB (49) win Dice's heralded Best Trivia Team Name award!
The reviews are in...Trivia Sundays at the Lightning Will is the place to be! Until next Sunday, enjoy a sample of Dice's Lightning Will playlist!
-Dice
Friday, February 20, 2015
2.19.15 Rivershore Trivia
2.19.15 Rivershore Bar & Grill - Trivia
Dice's week went something like this great video from Saint Motel. It's a great song, but the video was my week. Enjoy the video Rivershore Trivia fans and thank you for everything...You are everything and more that a Trivia show should be!
TEAMS: Five perfect rounds and a Final of perfection for the mighty STANLEY CUPCAKES (87) as they posted another fantastic league score that solidifies their place among the elite Trivia teams in Portland. Dice remembers when VICTORIOUS SECRET (82) was just a young team playing in the corner, but with tonight's perfect 18-for-18 regular round performance they showed everyone that they've matured into a beautiful Trivia team. THE PLOT THICKENS (80) posted a smooth 80, despite going 1-for-4 on bonus rounds and betting nothing on the final. FRIENDS OF HENRY (77) got their groove on to Dice's tunes while missing just two regular questions all night. DEATH BY MISADVENTURE (73) is growing more powerful by the week.
The STRAIGHT SHOOTERS (64) near-perfect first half was marred by a couple missed big ones in the second. At the Rivershore, you have to go big for any shot at the money, the wise VAN OWLS (56) had a 71 through regulation, but couldn't drive home the high-performance final round. The result was expected for first-timers RED BALLZ (56), who felt a little cocky before shooting their load on the final round. Dice got the best of the wonderful SCHWINGS tonight, but they'll be back to work more of their usual Rivershore magic.
Providing some mid-show entertainment relief, DILDO BAGGINS showed off his incredible dance moves to "Smooth Criminal," but pulled out (of the competition) before his big finish...if only every Trivia Jockey had a DILDO BAGGINS they could pull out whenever they needed a little help getting things out of hand.
Have a fantastic week Rivershore! Check out Dice's Rivershore A&B Spotify playlists from tonight's show below. I can't wait to see you next Thursday...
-Dice
Dice's week went something like this great video from Saint Motel. It's a great song, but the video was my week. Enjoy the video Rivershore Trivia fans and thank you for everything...You are everything and more that a Trivia show should be!
TEAMS: Five perfect rounds and a Final of perfection for the mighty STANLEY CUPCAKES (87) as they posted another fantastic league score that solidifies their place among the elite Trivia teams in Portland. Dice remembers when VICTORIOUS SECRET (82) was just a young team playing in the corner, but with tonight's perfect 18-for-18 regular round performance they showed everyone that they've matured into a beautiful Trivia team. THE PLOT THICKENS (80) posted a smooth 80, despite going 1-for-4 on bonus rounds and betting nothing on the final. FRIENDS OF HENRY (77) got their groove on to Dice's tunes while missing just two regular questions all night. DEATH BY MISADVENTURE (73) is growing more powerful by the week.
The STRAIGHT SHOOTERS (64) near-perfect first half was marred by a couple missed big ones in the second. At the Rivershore, you have to go big for any shot at the money, the wise VAN OWLS (56) had a 71 through regulation, but couldn't drive home the high-performance final round. The result was expected for first-timers RED BALLZ (56), who felt a little cocky before shooting their load on the final round. Dice got the best of the wonderful SCHWINGS tonight, but they'll be back to work more of their usual Rivershore magic.
Providing some mid-show entertainment relief, DILDO BAGGINS showed off his incredible dance moves to "Smooth Criminal," but pulled out (of the competition) before his big finish...if only every Trivia Jockey had a DILDO BAGGINS they could pull out whenever they needed a little help getting things out of hand.
Have a fantastic week Rivershore! Check out Dice's Rivershore A&B Spotify playlists from tonight's show below. I can't wait to see you next Thursday...
-Dice
2.18.15 On Deck Trivia
2.18.15 ON DECK SPORTS BAR & GRILL - TRIVIA
What a fantastic night! Dice is always happy to help honor someone's birthday or make special announcements, embarrassing or otherwise. On Wednesday, GIRLS NIGHT OUT, On Deck regulars, were celebrating a birthday for teammate Eileen. Both Girl's Night and Eileen especially love 80's music (Who doesn't?), so in honor of her birthday, Dice put together an entire 80's playlist to go with tonight's Trivia show. Eileen's night turned extra special when she was serenaded by ALL the Trivia teams during "Come On Eileen." Dice even dusted off his old Letterman's jacket just for the occasion...kinda like 80's music, it mostly still fits, but it might be awhile before he dusts it off again!
TEAMS: A dozen teams lined up to challenge Dice's questions and music, but three teams soared above the rest posting final scores in the 90's. NERDS OF A FEATHER (93) recovered from their 3rd-round stumble with perfection in the halftime and final rounds. PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (92) did everything they could to take the top spot, but a missed 1-pointer in the opening frame was the difference tonight. Able to celebrate a birthday and third place, EILEEN'S NIGHT OUT (90) remained focused despite the many distractions like party hats, banners, and Dice's terrible Dexy's impression. League scoring trumped big wagering for the WET DREAM CATCHERS (75), who are plotting another deep run at the league tournament.
Wanting harder LAW questions, BATMAN & ROBIN LOPEZ (62) took a big swing on the final round. The boxscores for newcomers RED ROCKET BOY (62) and NICK CAGE MATCH (62) are near mirror images of each other. YOUR ASH IS ALL OVER MY COUCH (60) had glory on their minds after rolling a huge wager on the final. HUEVOS (60) paired well with Trivia. The DA VINCI CHODES (59) got hot in the second half, missing only one question, until the final... TOM CRUISE & THE RAINMEN started slowly, but found their groove at halftime and in the end settled for a good time and a new brother in Dice. GOIN' BLUE wins Dice's eternal admiration and respect for being awesome!
Eileen....this playlist is for you!
-Dice
What a fantastic night! Dice is always happy to help honor someone's birthday or make special announcements, embarrassing or otherwise. On Wednesday, GIRLS NIGHT OUT, On Deck regulars, were celebrating a birthday for teammate Eileen. Both Girl's Night and Eileen especially love 80's music (Who doesn't?), so in honor of her birthday, Dice put together an entire 80's playlist to go with tonight's Trivia show. Eileen's night turned extra special when she was serenaded by ALL the Trivia teams during "Come On Eileen." Dice even dusted off his old Letterman's jacket just for the occasion...kinda like 80's music, it mostly still fits, but it might be awhile before he dusts it off again!
TEAMS: A dozen teams lined up to challenge Dice's questions and music, but three teams soared above the rest posting final scores in the 90's. NERDS OF A FEATHER (93) recovered from their 3rd-round stumble with perfection in the halftime and final rounds. PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (92) did everything they could to take the top spot, but a missed 1-pointer in the opening frame was the difference tonight. Able to celebrate a birthday and third place, EILEEN'S NIGHT OUT (90) remained focused despite the many distractions like party hats, banners, and Dice's terrible Dexy's impression. League scoring trumped big wagering for the WET DREAM CATCHERS (75), who are plotting another deep run at the league tournament.
Wanting harder LAW questions, BATMAN & ROBIN LOPEZ (62) took a big swing on the final round. The boxscores for newcomers RED ROCKET BOY (62) and NICK CAGE MATCH (62) are near mirror images of each other. YOUR ASH IS ALL OVER MY COUCH (60) had glory on their minds after rolling a huge wager on the final. HUEVOS (60) paired well with Trivia. The DA VINCI CHODES (59) got hot in the second half, missing only one question, until the final... TOM CRUISE & THE RAINMEN started slowly, but found their groove at halftime and in the end settled for a good time and a new brother in Dice. GOIN' BLUE wins Dice's eternal admiration and respect for being awesome!
Eileen....this playlist is for you!
-Dice
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
2.17.15 Cider Mill - Trivia Recap
2.17.15 CIDER MILL - TRIVIA
The smell of fried chicken is intoxicating. This is an inarguable fact. Unfortunately for connoisseurs like Dice, most places that serve fried chicken have only mastered the fried chicken "smell test," but the taste and experience leave you craving amazing fried chicken. Fortunately for Dice and the Trivia teams that play Tuesdays at the Cider Mill, when you've been frying chicken for as long as they have, it is amazing every time. When Shea and Kourtney start delivering plates of chicken and fresh-cut fries to the teams, it is all Dice can do to not give away all the the answers and get his hands on some of that famous Fryer Tuck chicken!
TEAMS: Cider Mill regulars CHIMP N' IT (79) caught some good waves and sailed to the finish line with ease. TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (63) were stunned to be in 2nd after unsuccessfully trying to wager themselves into a 69. The PENGUINS OF DOOM (60) dream of a perfect second-half were shattered on a monstrous final round bet. True to their name COITUS MASSACRE (54), weren't content with a 69 in regulation, so they tried to go downtown on the final and settled for what might have been.
For VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (53), the final round proved to be bittersweet. Both HASSAN & CO. and BEES? took big chunks off their scores in the final round. Dice wonders why there aren't more Cards Against Humanity team names out there.....
As always, thank you Cider Mill for a great night of Trivia! See you next Tuesday...until then enjoy a slice of Dice's playlist from tonight's show!
-Dice
The smell of fried chicken is intoxicating. This is an inarguable fact. Unfortunately for connoisseurs like Dice, most places that serve fried chicken have only mastered the fried chicken "smell test," but the taste and experience leave you craving amazing fried chicken. Fortunately for Dice and the Trivia teams that play Tuesdays at the Cider Mill, when you've been frying chicken for as long as they have, it is amazing every time. When Shea and Kourtney start delivering plates of chicken and fresh-cut fries to the teams, it is all Dice can do to not give away all the the answers and get his hands on some of that famous Fryer Tuck chicken!
TEAMS: Cider Mill regulars CHIMP N' IT (79) caught some good waves and sailed to the finish line with ease. TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (63) were stunned to be in 2nd after unsuccessfully trying to wager themselves into a 69. The PENGUINS OF DOOM (60) dream of a perfect second-half were shattered on a monstrous final round bet. True to their name COITUS MASSACRE (54), weren't content with a 69 in regulation, so they tried to go downtown on the final and settled for what might have been.
For VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (53), the final round proved to be bittersweet. Both HASSAN & CO. and BEES? took big chunks off their scores in the final round. Dice wonders why there aren't more Cards Against Humanity team names out there.....
As always, thank you Cider Mill for a great night of Trivia! See you next Tuesday...until then enjoy a slice of Dice's playlist from tonight's show!
-Dice
2.16.15 Malone's Cafe - Trivia
2.16.15 Malone's Cafe, Beaverton - Trivia
"Spring Fever" is a few months early and the beautiful, Spring-like weather we've been enjoying here in Portland can have many effects. The most obvious effect is the arrival of shorts and the blinding glare off the legs of everyone's "winter tan." Slightly less obvious is the "Trivia Fever" that can occur in Spring. Trivia Fever is very similar to Spring Fever, so to help your self-diagnosis, Dice has some helpful suggestions for surviving this ailment.
RULE #1: HAVE FUN - Trivia night is supposed to be a challenge, so relax and enjoy yourself. Sure, everyone wants to win, but Trivia should be about the search for knowledge and truth, not gift certificates. If you want to play Trivia for money, Dice suggests you become a TJ.
RULE #2: PICK A TEAM - If there's something Dice knows more about than Trivia, it's possibly the value of a team. My local Trivia team, F Your I, is a small, crack unit of Trivia specialists that have all known each other for more than 20 years. For us, this is the key to success. Each of our strengths (and weaknesses) are well-known and accepted by the group and, as you might have guessed, since we've known each other so long, when in doubt, we refer back to RULE #1.
RULE #3: TRUST YOUR TJ - This sounds like self-promotion, but it's true. Dice has been playing Trivia longer than some of you have been alive, and I've been hosting long enough to see just about everything from every kind of cheating to a team of 15 losing to a team of just one. If you have a concern, bring it to your TJ's attention. 99% of the time they already know about the issue and may have already dealt with it appropriately. Remember, your TJ has both you and your team (and everyone else that is playing) and the venue to keep satisfied. When in doubt, remember RULE #1.
TEAMS: Building throughout the contest like a quiet storm, BANANA REPUBLIC BUTTS (67) thundered past the competition. MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (58) are amassing a squad that might be able to out-think AND out-drink yours. TEAM 2ND PLACE (53) nearly predicted their final finish. Looking for Trivia glory, SIT UBU SIT went big on the Final but came up short. QUIZ IN MY PANTS should talk to their doctor about that problem. MOVE ALONG PLEASE joined our show at the last moment and made a serious run at the title, but wagered it all on the Final and had to settle for enjoying RULE #1.
Thanks for a great show! Enjoy Dice's Spotify playlist from tonight's show!
-Dice
"Spring Fever" is a few months early and the beautiful, Spring-like weather we've been enjoying here in Portland can have many effects. The most obvious effect is the arrival of shorts and the blinding glare off the legs of everyone's "winter tan." Slightly less obvious is the "Trivia Fever" that can occur in Spring. Trivia Fever is very similar to Spring Fever, so to help your self-diagnosis, Dice has some helpful suggestions for surviving this ailment.
RULE #1: HAVE FUN - Trivia night is supposed to be a challenge, so relax and enjoy yourself. Sure, everyone wants to win, but Trivia should be about the search for knowledge and truth, not gift certificates. If you want to play Trivia for money, Dice suggests you become a TJ.
RULE #2: PICK A TEAM - If there's something Dice knows more about than Trivia, it's possibly the value of a team. My local Trivia team, F Your I, is a small, crack unit of Trivia specialists that have all known each other for more than 20 years. For us, this is the key to success. Each of our strengths (and weaknesses) are well-known and accepted by the group and, as you might have guessed, since we've known each other so long, when in doubt, we refer back to RULE #1.
RULE #3: TRUST YOUR TJ - This sounds like self-promotion, but it's true. Dice has been playing Trivia longer than some of you have been alive, and I've been hosting long enough to see just about everything from every kind of cheating to a team of 15 losing to a team of just one. If you have a concern, bring it to your TJ's attention. 99% of the time they already know about the issue and may have already dealt with it appropriately. Remember, your TJ has both you and your team (and everyone else that is playing) and the venue to keep satisfied. When in doubt, remember RULE #1.
TEAMS: Building throughout the contest like a quiet storm, BANANA REPUBLIC BUTTS (67) thundered past the competition. MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (58) are amassing a squad that might be able to out-think AND out-drink yours. TEAM 2ND PLACE (53) nearly predicted their final finish. Looking for Trivia glory, SIT UBU SIT went big on the Final but came up short. QUIZ IN MY PANTS should talk to their doctor about that problem. MOVE ALONG PLEASE joined our show at the last moment and made a serious run at the title, but wagered it all on the Final and had to settle for enjoying RULE #1.
Thanks for a great show! Enjoy Dice's Spotify playlist from tonight's show!
-Dice
Monday, February 16, 2015
2.12.15 Rivershore Trivia Recap
2.12.15 Rivershore Bar & Grill - Oregon City Trivia
You don't have to be sports fan to know that sometimes the final outcome doesn't paint an accurate representation of the actual drama or ebbs and flows of a game. Tonight at the Rivershore was a perfect example, with every team in contention with a shot at winning going into the final round. Unfortunately, the final posted standings seem to indicate a competition that was blown open by a couple teams while many others struggled. The reality...tonight's show was decided by only a few questions and a few big time final wagers that worked well for some teams and not so well for others. Regardless of the outcome, I hope you had as much fun as Dice did!
TEAMS: The STANLEY CUPCAKES (95) boxscore looks like a thing of beauty...perfect on every question they could bet points on. Front-row sitters, VICTORIOUS SECRET (89) are hilariously dangerous when they get together! FRIENDS OF HENRY (89) used perfect halftime and final rounds to post a great, big, Henry-sized score.
The VAN OWLS (77) aren't chicken, especially when they know Dice's favorite song. SCHWINGS (71) is just a great team name to say, party on. The REDS (70) followed Dice's advice for a perfect date-night: a babysitter, some food and drink, and Trivia. THE PLOT THICKENS (64) created some of their own drama with a last-second entry into tonight's show and a really big wager at the end. Dice hopes UNA TA TA (58) knows how impressive the pre-final 73 they earned their first time playing is. DEATH BY MISADVENTURE (50) were surprised to see how Trivia is spreading at the Rivershore since their last visit, but they're up for the challenge.
You already got my very first Spotify playlist Rivershore...here's a special set of selections just for you! Enjoy! [EDIT: Dice's first Spotify playlist was posted on FB. Here it is in all its glory!
-Dice
You don't have to be sports fan to know that sometimes the final outcome doesn't paint an accurate representation of the actual drama or ebbs and flows of a game. Tonight at the Rivershore was a perfect example, with every team in contention with a shot at winning going into the final round. Unfortunately, the final posted standings seem to indicate a competition that was blown open by a couple teams while many others struggled. The reality...tonight's show was decided by only a few questions and a few big time final wagers that worked well for some teams and not so well for others. Regardless of the outcome, I hope you had as much fun as Dice did!
TEAMS: The STANLEY CUPCAKES (95) boxscore looks like a thing of beauty...perfect on every question they could bet points on. Front-row sitters, VICTORIOUS SECRET (89) are hilariously dangerous when they get together! FRIENDS OF HENRY (89) used perfect halftime and final rounds to post a great, big, Henry-sized score.
The VAN OWLS (77) aren't chicken, especially when they know Dice's favorite song. SCHWINGS (71) is just a great team name to say, party on. The REDS (70) followed Dice's advice for a perfect date-night: a babysitter, some food and drink, and Trivia. THE PLOT THICKENS (64) created some of their own drama with a last-second entry into tonight's show and a really big wager at the end. Dice hopes UNA TA TA (58) knows how impressive the pre-final 73 they earned their first time playing is. DEATH BY MISADVENTURE (50) were surprised to see how Trivia is spreading at the Rivershore since their last visit, but they're up for the challenge.
You already got my very first Spotify playlist Rivershore...here's a special set of selections just for you! Enjoy! [EDIT: Dice's first Spotify playlist was posted on FB. Here it is in all its glory!
-Dice
Sunday, February 15, 2015
2.11.15 On Deck Trivia Recap
2.11.15 On Deck Sports Bar & Grill - Trivia
Dice's elementary report cards are a pretty hilarious affair. The teachers that could handle my energy, seemed to have nice hand-written things to say about their precocious charge. Until 4th grade, that is. My 4th grade report card was the first "computer-generated" report card I ever received, but because I was still in elementary school, I didn't have multiple teachers, so any comments the teacher made about me showed up on every single subject we had together...all eight of them. When the report card "package" arrived needing extra postage from my parents, I had a hunch things were about to get bad for me. I'm a little upset that she selected all 12 possible negative comments about me and none of the good ones. Even more upsetting, at the bottom of page 11 of my 4th grade report card, the teacher hand-wrote that she didn't know what was "wrong" with me and that students like me were the reason she wants to retire. Pretty sure everyone wants to retire, so you're welcome.
TEAMS: After two weeks of sharing his microphone with others, Dice was eager to have the stage to himself and the dozen teams that showed for Trivia at the On Deck Sports Bar in the Pearl. Waking up on top of tonight's show, the WET DREAM CATCHERS (62) blasted the upset attempt of NERDS OF A FEATHER (62) in the tie-breaker for first. THE OUTKASTS (59) held on for third in tonight's very difficult Trivia show. 7 PERPENDICULAR LINES (47) were tied for first going into the final, but risked it all and were fortunate to only drop to 4th.
BATMAN & ROBIN LOPEZ are just thankful their namesake's hand is healing and he's back to playing ball for the Blazers. ONE NATION UNDER CANADA naturally aced the geography portions of tonight's show. Lucky for the ladies and our question writers, SIT UBU SIT has passed all his obedience courses and is current on all his shots. Trying to make a splash, ORCA ATTACK went huge on the final round. Next Pancake Tuesday, Dice is hanging with GIRLS NIGHT OUT, cause they know what they're doing. Actually, WHERE THE F*** DID THE REST OF MY TEAM GO, they're sitting right next to you. OREGON'S FINEST truly is one. BATUM'S BOSUMS hustled all night like Nicolai, but sometimes the points just don't drop.
Enjoy this sample of tonight's playlist!
-Dice
Dice's elementary report cards are a pretty hilarious affair. The teachers that could handle my energy, seemed to have nice hand-written things to say about their precocious charge. Until 4th grade, that is. My 4th grade report card was the first "computer-generated" report card I ever received, but because I was still in elementary school, I didn't have multiple teachers, so any comments the teacher made about me showed up on every single subject we had together...all eight of them. When the report card "package" arrived needing extra postage from my parents, I had a hunch things were about to get bad for me. I'm a little upset that she selected all 12 possible negative comments about me and none of the good ones. Even more upsetting, at the bottom of page 11 of my 4th grade report card, the teacher hand-wrote that she didn't know what was "wrong" with me and that students like me were the reason she wants to retire. Pretty sure everyone wants to retire, so you're welcome.
TEAMS: After two weeks of sharing his microphone with others, Dice was eager to have the stage to himself and the dozen teams that showed for Trivia at the On Deck Sports Bar in the Pearl. Waking up on top of tonight's show, the WET DREAM CATCHERS (62) blasted the upset attempt of NERDS OF A FEATHER (62) in the tie-breaker for first. THE OUTKASTS (59) held on for third in tonight's very difficult Trivia show. 7 PERPENDICULAR LINES (47) were tied for first going into the final, but risked it all and were fortunate to only drop to 4th.
BATMAN & ROBIN LOPEZ are just thankful their namesake's hand is healing and he's back to playing ball for the Blazers. ONE NATION UNDER CANADA naturally aced the geography portions of tonight's show. Lucky for the ladies and our question writers, SIT UBU SIT has passed all his obedience courses and is current on all his shots. Trying to make a splash, ORCA ATTACK went huge on the final round. Next Pancake Tuesday, Dice is hanging with GIRLS NIGHT OUT, cause they know what they're doing. Actually, WHERE THE F*** DID THE REST OF MY TEAM GO, they're sitting right next to you. OREGON'S FINEST truly is one. BATUM'S BOSUMS hustled all night like Nicolai, but sometimes the points just don't drop.
Enjoy this sample of tonight's playlist!
-Dice
Trivia Marathon - KVSC St. Cloud, MN 2/13-2/15
All Trivia shows hinge on a just a few questions. It doesn't matter if it's one of Dice's two-hour pub quizzes or a 50-hour marathon like the one going on in St. Cloud, Minnesota this weekend, the difference between winning and losing can be as finite as earning the theme round with Dice or answering one of the higher point value questions in the KVSC contest.
I tell you this, because it is often difficult to explain this Trivia-thon style contest to people that don't play any Trivia, let alone trying to justify the number of hours I devote to Trivia. Hosting as frequently as I do, doesn't allow for many opportunities to play with my team in Portland, so when I can join my Dad's Computers Family for any of the contests they play, I jump at the opportunity. For this weekend's contest, we join forces with two-time reigning champion Stefan's Dream.
It's currently 9am PST on Sunday and I've been playing all night. Stefan's Dream XVI has been leading all of the contest, but we have failed to capitalize on several opportunities to separate ourselves from the pack. Through Hour 42, we have 11,600 points, approximately 80% of the total points available. A horror-scream filled 30th hour brutalized everyone (Stefan went 4 of 18), so our percentage is a little down from previous years.
And *next* year we can have a speed round of audio of teams screaming while playing *this* year's Red Speed Round.... #triviaweekend
— Shibby (@shibby917) February 15, 2015
I logged into our group Skype not long after the horror round for Dice's typical Trivia all-nighter. In Hour 36, they played an odd audio question that asked to identify the "member of the Masland quality family." At 2:00am it sure seemed like they were looking for the speaker of this clip. The audio clip text was as follows:
-Dice
After several minutes of trying to find the speaker's identification, I tried using several boolean variations of the text trying to back into the speaker's identity. As I scrolled through the first few pages of Google results, my eye caught a blurry, old print ad in a newspaper for a couple Masland Mattress products. I guessed we should try the product line "Cantara." Although it was incorrect, fortunately, the phone bank operator asked for a spelling, which usually indicates we are close. Our group Skype chat erupted as I looked a little more carefully at the ad and answered, "Cantata." That correct answer was worth 70 points, a very solid score in this contest. In then end, it may not make a big difference, but that answer is currently accounting for nearly 20% of our current Hour 42 lead of 365 points!"...design in two pile highlights, for extra decorating. And the texture, that's a heavy grow point. A Really luxurious value at about $11.95 a square yard. it comes in several delightful colors to compliment your room and flutter your furnishings. dark and like green, grey, beige Beaver and Cardinal red."
-Dice
Saturday, February 14, 2015
2.10.15 Cider Mill Recap
2.10.15 Cider Mill Trivia
Sometimes the final round can be anti-climactic. Any time there's an anti-social, the top teams usually wager zero and the teams trying to get into the money wager fifteen and fall further behind. Socials can be just as trivial when final standings stay the same despite big wagers. Dice likes the final question that goes 50/50. Half the teams get it, half don't. Dice likes it even better when each of those halves split their wagering. Some teams going big. Others trying to preserve a lead wager little. In the end, it's like a roll of the dice...anything can happen. Tonight, at the Cider Mill, almost everything did.
TEAMS: Plagued by their terrible halftime, the GERM AVENGERS (78) had nothing to lose in the final round, but won everything with a successful big wager. TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (77) nailed the final as well but picked up one fewer bonus point along the way than the Avengers. Locking horns all night, VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (71) and FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (71) tied for the lead into the final, but VDG won the tie-breaker battle for third.
Winners of their soccer game earlier in the night, the GOAL DIGGERS ran out of steam in the end. CHIMP N' IT (62) nearly perfectly wagered the whole contest, but stumbled at halftime and never recovered. Cider Mill favs, SCRATCH N' SNIFF, couldn't recapture last week's magic. PBR were a little too preoccupied with their "other" wagers to put much into Trivia.
Enjoy a sample of Dice's playlist form our show tonight!
Winners of their soccer game earlier in the night, the GOAL DIGGERS ran out of steam in the end. CHIMP N' IT (62) nearly perfectly wagered the whole contest, but stumbled at halftime and never recovered. Cider Mill favs, SCRATCH N' SNIFF, couldn't recapture last week's magic. PBR were a little too preoccupied with their "other" wagers to put much into Trivia.
Enjoy a sample of Dice's playlist form our show tonight!
Friday, February 13, 2015
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (to the blog)...
A message from Dice...
Dear Trivia Fans,
Ladies and gentlemen...your support for me in the last year has been phenomenal. From my first show to last night's at the Rivershore, the energy you bring every single week to our shows inspires me to continue to work harder to bring you the best Trivia show in Portland. As our shows grew in popularity, so did my desire to provide even more to Trivia fans with new features like this blog and Facebook page. Again, the response has been phenomenal from you. I am so very thankful each and every day for what I do and the great people that I get to meet and interact with on a nightly basis. Thank you for your help in creating all of this, I could not have done it without you.
Trivia fans, it is with you in mind that I'm excited to say that several new features and a few changes are coming for me soon. You've seen my Facebook page and you obviously can read my blog, but as soon as I can figure out how to type fewer than 140-characters you'll be able to follow me on Twitter! Several other new features are in the works, including links to Dice's Spotify playlists and a Trivia podcast that I cannot wait to free up some time to work on.
Time...there really isn't enough of that. Already hosting Monday through Thursday nights, I recently added a fifth show to my Trivia line-up, this time establishing a new Sunday Trivia show at Lightning Will Bar & Grill in NW Portland. This is a great-looking bar that features a creative beer, cocktail, and food menu that will have you coming back on non-Trivia nights. The first show is February 22nd and more details will be available soon. After meeting with the staff, I'm very excited about the potential for this location.
Ramping up my Trivia game cannot happen without some changes to how I operate now. The most obvious change you can expect is to the format of my blog posts. Providing nightly show recaps is truly enjoyable, but creating the "Trivia" content can be time-consuming and cause delays in getting the nightly recap out. To counter this, I am removing the "Trivia" section from the recaps and giving them their own blog posts. This should streamline my process significantly and let me create new Trivia-only posts that will be more accessible to everyone. My hope is that all of these changes improve your overall Trivia experience while allowing me the flexibility to continue to expand my imaginary Trivia empire.
Thank you again for all your support and kindness through the last year. As you can see, my Trivia-life is a bit consuming, but I love working for you and bringing my unique brand of Trivia to the people of Portland. Did I mention there's a 50-hour Trivia-thon this weekend? See what I mean about consuming...
Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions, I always love hearing from Trivia fans!
- Adrian "Dice" Deiss
Dear Trivia Fans,
Ladies and gentlemen...your support for me in the last year has been phenomenal. From my first show to last night's at the Rivershore, the energy you bring every single week to our shows inspires me to continue to work harder to bring you the best Trivia show in Portland. As our shows grew in popularity, so did my desire to provide even more to Trivia fans with new features like this blog and Facebook page. Again, the response has been phenomenal from you. I am so very thankful each and every day for what I do and the great people that I get to meet and interact with on a nightly basis. Thank you for your help in creating all of this, I could not have done it without you.
Trivia fans, it is with you in mind that I'm excited to say that several new features and a few changes are coming for me soon. You've seen my Facebook page and you obviously can read my blog, but as soon as I can figure out how to type fewer than 140-characters you'll be able to follow me on Twitter! Several other new features are in the works, including links to Dice's Spotify playlists and a Trivia podcast that I cannot wait to free up some time to work on.
Time...there really isn't enough of that. Already hosting Monday through Thursday nights, I recently added a fifth show to my Trivia line-up, this time establishing a new Sunday Trivia show at Lightning Will Bar & Grill in NW Portland. This is a great-looking bar that features a creative beer, cocktail, and food menu that will have you coming back on non-Trivia nights. The first show is February 22nd and more details will be available soon. After meeting with the staff, I'm very excited about the potential for this location.
Ramping up my Trivia game cannot happen without some changes to how I operate now. The most obvious change you can expect is to the format of my blog posts. Providing nightly show recaps is truly enjoyable, but creating the "Trivia" content can be time-consuming and cause delays in getting the nightly recap out. To counter this, I am removing the "Trivia" section from the recaps and giving them their own blog posts. This should streamline my process significantly and let me create new Trivia-only posts that will be more accessible to everyone. My hope is that all of these changes improve your overall Trivia experience while allowing me the flexibility to continue to expand my imaginary Trivia empire.
Thank you again for all your support and kindness through the last year. As you can see, my Trivia-life is a bit consuming, but I love working for you and bringing my unique brand of Trivia to the people of Portland. Did I mention there's a 50-hour Trivia-thon this weekend? See what I mean about consuming...
Please feel free to leave any comments or suggestions, I always love hearing from Trivia fans!
- Adrian "Dice" Deiss
If you enjoyed this peek behind the curtain of Dice's life,
you might enjoy this rare 1976 rehearsal footage
of David Bowie performing "Changes"........
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
2.9.15 Malone's Cafe Recap
2.9.15 Malone's Cafe - Trivia
Dice has said it before...Trivia is a marathon. Like the marathon, in order to compete in Trivia, your team has to prepare for success the same way marathoners do, lots and lots of practice. Several teams understand this training methodology and play multiple times per week hoping to secure one of the top average scores in the league thereby punching their ticket straight to the league finals. Teams like these are easy to spot. They roll into Trivia night and sit at their lucky table with notes and swagger that convey a sense of confidence as though they already know some of the answers. The truth is, they do.
Teams that play frequently have several advantages. For starters, they are used to each other. Trivia can be extremely stressful and being familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the members of the team can give the experienced squad a decided advantage. These teams are also able to whittle the list of Last Call "Hints of the Week" down to almost sure answers, likely earning them max points. In a game that usually comes down to a point or two, earning big points on a freebie is huge. Dice says that these uber-teams are also able to find hidden trends within our questions that may give them insight into how they should answer a given question as well as what topics to research.
So, Dice, what can the Trivia team with a life outside of Trivia do to compete against these teams that seem to be everywhere all at once? Dice's advice, PAY ATTENTION. Whenever Dice sneaks an unrecognized musical clue into a question, you've probably heard him say afterwards that "Trivia is everywhere." That's the truth, Trivia IS everywhere. Start easy by paying attention to commercials, TV shows, newspapers, magazines, etc. and you will find that your Trivia game will improve quickly and dramatically. This simple practice of paying attention, will definitely help with some of our more pop-culture questions and answers we can ask, but will also be effective at unclogging those brain synapses you've been neglecting for so long. Once you start to train your brain to look at the world through a Trivia lens, you'll discover that Trivia is indeed everywhere.
TEAMS: Congratulations on a lucky 13th anniversary for TEAM 365 (73) who capped off a perfect day with a Trivia victory. SIT UBU SIT (64) was ready to beat his TJ senseless until he needed 15 seconds to earn 15 points on the final round. Curiosity nearly killed them, but patience paid off for the SPARKLY KITTY CATS (56). A meaningless five-point wager turned out to be disastrous for POOP CHUTE RIOT (55) who might also be regretting that missed 6-pointer on the first question of the night.
MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM would like everyone to know that next week they will also be MY DRINKING PROBLEM HAS A TRIVIA TEAM. Big bets by BUTT RHYTHM BLUES sounded good at first, but something didn't quite smell right in the end. JV TEAM clearly understand the importance of a great Trivia training regimen and Dice is certain they will soon be back to their rightful spot on top of the leader board.
TRIVIA: Don't say I didn't warn you, but if you want to experience the world of radio Trivia-thons like Dice enjoys playing, the St. Cloud State University radio station hosts their 36th-annual 50-hour Trivia contest this weekend. The theme of this year's contest is "Game of Trivia" and Dice and some of his DC teammates will be playing remotely for the reigning KVSC champions Stefan's Dream. KVSC's contest is a lot of fun with multiple questions thrown at you at once and a playlist that makes Dice envious. Check it out if you get the chance. Better yet, gather a bunch of your friends, register your team, throw some beer in the fridge, and invite Dice to come play some Trivia with you!
TUNES: As promised, blog changes are in the works...Enjoy Romain Virgo's cover of Grammy winner Sam Smith's hit "Stay With Me." If you like zombies, watch this video of "Zombie" from Family Force 5.
-Dice
Dice has said it before...Trivia is a marathon. Like the marathon, in order to compete in Trivia, your team has to prepare for success the same way marathoners do, lots and lots of practice. Several teams understand this training methodology and play multiple times per week hoping to secure one of the top average scores in the league thereby punching their ticket straight to the league finals. Teams like these are easy to spot. They roll into Trivia night and sit at their lucky table with notes and swagger that convey a sense of confidence as though they already know some of the answers. The truth is, they do.
Teams that play frequently have several advantages. For starters, they are used to each other. Trivia can be extremely stressful and being familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the members of the team can give the experienced squad a decided advantage. These teams are also able to whittle the list of Last Call "Hints of the Week" down to almost sure answers, likely earning them max points. In a game that usually comes down to a point or two, earning big points on a freebie is huge. Dice says that these uber-teams are also able to find hidden trends within our questions that may give them insight into how they should answer a given question as well as what topics to research.
So, Dice, what can the Trivia team with a life outside of Trivia do to compete against these teams that seem to be everywhere all at once? Dice's advice, PAY ATTENTION. Whenever Dice sneaks an unrecognized musical clue into a question, you've probably heard him say afterwards that "Trivia is everywhere." That's the truth, Trivia IS everywhere. Start easy by paying attention to commercials, TV shows, newspapers, magazines, etc. and you will find that your Trivia game will improve quickly and dramatically. This simple practice of paying attention, will definitely help with some of our more pop-culture questions and answers we can ask, but will also be effective at unclogging those brain synapses you've been neglecting for so long. Once you start to train your brain to look at the world through a Trivia lens, you'll discover that Trivia is indeed everywhere.
TEAMS: Congratulations on a lucky 13th anniversary for TEAM 365 (73) who capped off a perfect day with a Trivia victory. SIT UBU SIT (64) was ready to beat his TJ senseless until he needed 15 seconds to earn 15 points on the final round. Curiosity nearly killed them, but patience paid off for the SPARKLY KITTY CATS (56). A meaningless five-point wager turned out to be disastrous for POOP CHUTE RIOT (55) who might also be regretting that missed 6-pointer on the first question of the night.
MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM would like everyone to know that next week they will also be MY DRINKING PROBLEM HAS A TRIVIA TEAM. Big bets by BUTT RHYTHM BLUES sounded good at first, but something didn't quite smell right in the end. JV TEAM clearly understand the importance of a great Trivia training regimen and Dice is certain they will soon be back to their rightful spot on top of the leader board.
TRIVIA: Don't say I didn't warn you, but if you want to experience the world of radio Trivia-thons like Dice enjoys playing, the St. Cloud State University radio station hosts their 36th-annual 50-hour Trivia contest this weekend. The theme of this year's contest is "Game of Trivia" and Dice and some of his DC teammates will be playing remotely for the reigning KVSC champions Stefan's Dream. KVSC's contest is a lot of fun with multiple questions thrown at you at once and a playlist that makes Dice envious. Check it out if you get the chance. Better yet, gather a bunch of your friends, register your team, throw some beer in the fridge, and invite Dice to come play some Trivia with you!
TUNES: As promised, blog changes are in the works...Enjoy Romain Virgo's cover of Grammy winner Sam Smith's hit "Stay With Me." If you like zombies, watch this video of "Zombie" from Family Force 5.
-Dice
Monday, February 9, 2015
2.5.15 Rivershore Teams/Trivia/Tunes
2.5.15 Rivershore Bar & Grill - Trivia
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| "Trivia on Ice" Trophy WHYS 96.3FM |
Thursday is usually the end of Dice's Trivia week. After hosting a great show at the Rivershore on Thursday night, Dice took his mom on a Trivia-date Friday, then played remotely in a 24-hour Trivia contest for WHYS 96.3FM, a community-run radio station in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Trivia for this style of contest is significantly different than Dice's Trivia for Last Call, but is still a great time for everyone involved. This was WHYS 96.3's inaugural Trivia-thon fundraiser and Dad's Computers, my Trivia team from Stevens Point, Wisconsin picked up the victory. Hosting one of these contests is a huge undertaking and although it wasn't perfect, I'm sure they learned several things. Dice really enjoyed several of the ways they took the standard Trivia format and made it their own.
Dice knows a thing or two about making a Trivia show his own and the amazing staff at the Rivershore Bar & Grill in Oregon City knows everything about how to host a show like Dice's!
TEAMS: Giving a truly Herculean effort, DISNEY DIRTY (72) looked unbeatable early, then missed 4 of 6 questions making everyone, including themselves, think they were finished, but they returned triumphant in the final round. SWEDISH MEATBALLS (62) herdy der flerdy floopin'd their way a second place finish on their first visit...Bork, Bork, Bork! VICTORIOUS SECRET (61) had some awkward moments early, but is quickly blossoming into a fun Trivia team to play with!
Dice knows two things about the VAN OWLS, they'll be back...both to the Rivershore and to the top of the leaderboard. STANLEY CUPCAKES let the money slip away trying to post a better league score. THE PLOT THICKENS, were surprised by some of Dice's Trivia twists, but are eager to get back to the Rivershore for the sequel. Dice tried to give the SCHWINGS more credit than they deserved, but they couldn't pull off any last-second heroics this week. FRIENDS OF HENRY were playing to honor the life of team mascot Henry, whose soft and fluffy fur made everyone that ever met him, including Dice, love him. RIP Henry. SHIVER ME TIMBERS made a couple of big moves throughout the night, but fell short on their biggest, a final round 15 point wager.
TRIVIA: Alaska, the final frontier. Those words alone conjure images of wildlife roaming the streets, gold rushes, oil, Sarah Palin, Russia, fish, moose, and bears oh my! And while all of that may be true, your trusty Trivia Jockey Dice happens to have some inside knowledge about our 49th state. Prior to moving back to the Portland area to pursue his TJ career, Dice and his family lived in Alaska, so he's got the inside scoop you've been wanting.
If you've ever been to Alaska, you know it's a state of unparalleled beauty. At a minimum, you've probably seen the amazing mountains around Anchorage and through the valley. Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, and all of Southeast Alaska are truly some of the most incredibly beautiful places I've seen. Wildlife truly does walk right through the streets of Anchorage and the fishing and hunting are as amazing as anywhere in the world. Finding the beauty in places like Bethel where we lived was a little more difficult, but the tundra can be an amazingly bountiful and beautiful place when you see it through the lens of living in Western Alaska.
The Northern Lights are truly one of nature's greatest gifts and should be on your bucket list.
Tonight we worked through an interesting halftime question about Alaska's seafood industry. I can't speak for the state of most of the Alaskan fisheries, but living on the Kuskokwim River, home to world-class salmon spawning grounds, showed us first-hand how fragile the local fish population is. In an area that depends on these fish to continue their subsistence way of life, King Salmon populations have reached near extinction due to many factors, but often these fish never make it to the river and are picked up as byproduct in the capture of other seafoods. This issue is not just a local or Alaska problem, the entire state of the world's oceans and fish industry is in major peril and I hope places like the Kuskokwim River can find solutions to try to reverse decades of poor fishery and habitat management worldwide.
Dice's salmon preference (in order)...Bacon Cheeseburger, Red, Silver, King, Pizza, Smoked Chum.
Have you seen any of the Alaska "reality" TV shows on cable? Several of them have pretty decent production quality and often the characters are so crazy that they can't possibly be real, but they must be watched. Well, like most "reality" programming, there's enough real about them for me to say that I know several people that are easily as loony tunes as anyone you'll see on any show about Alaska. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of really amazing people in Alaska, but so many also fit a lot closer to the televised stereotype than they'd ever willingly admit. After all, as the very true saying regarding women and men and relationships in Alaska goes, "The odds are good, but the goods are odd!" If you're looking for the most accurate televised representation of Alaska, Alaskan State Troopers focuses on only a certain aspect of living in Alaska, but Alaska is a bit of a lawless, independent land and most of AST is not embellished for the camera. Bethel was frequently featured on Alaska State Troopers, fortunately any scenes with Dice made the cutting room floor.
TUNES: Tonight's Tunes feature has been postponed. Changes (not the Bowie song) are coming to Dice's blog very soon, so stay tuned for updates!
-Dice
Saturday, February 7, 2015
2.4.15 On Deck Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
2.4.15 On Deck Sports Bar - Trivia
Dice wants to say a big thank you to the teams and everyone at On Deck for helping train Last Call's newest Portland Trivia Jockey. AJ has already picked up some shift coverage and will soon have his own shows. Dice feels confident Last Call has signed another solid TJ in AJ!
TEAMS: The house team at On Deck doesn't always play Trivia, but when they do, the DECK CREW (75) delivers with great scores. Playing with themselves the entire show, the MENTAL MASTURBATORS (71) milked the first half for every last point, but made a mess in the 5th round. Winners of Dice's favorite team name of the night, THE FLABBERGABBIES (68) went stroke for stroke with the competition all night. PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (62) focused on fine-tuning their worldwide Trivia takeover.
JUST TWO DUDES HAVING A GOOD TIME were having a great time until the final rounds forced them to reconsider their superlatives. Taking their game to the city, FARMERS ONLY DATE NIGHT looked sharp early in the contest. On Deck newbs, THE GOOD TICKLE were making moves at the start, but like most good tickles, went too far at halftime and never could recover.
TRIVIA: Trivia is often like the movie The Usual Suspects. The lineup of teams and players from week to week is often the same, which pleases Dice as much as the movie does. Unsurprisingly, Dice imagines himself a bit of a Keyser Soze, eager to engage his Trivia teams in a battle of wits with a much more eclectic soundtrack.
Dice wants to say a big thank you to the teams and everyone at On Deck for helping train Last Call's newest Portland Trivia Jockey. AJ has already picked up some shift coverage and will soon have his own shows. Dice feels confident Last Call has signed another solid TJ in AJ!
TEAMS: The house team at On Deck doesn't always play Trivia, but when they do, the DECK CREW (75) delivers with great scores. Playing with themselves the entire show, the MENTAL MASTURBATORS (71) milked the first half for every last point, but made a mess in the 5th round. Winners of Dice's favorite team name of the night, THE FLABBERGABBIES (68) went stroke for stroke with the competition all night. PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (62) focused on fine-tuning their worldwide Trivia takeover.
JUST TWO DUDES HAVING A GOOD TIME were having a great time until the final rounds forced them to reconsider their superlatives. Taking their game to the city, FARMERS ONLY DATE NIGHT looked sharp early in the contest. On Deck newbs, THE GOOD TICKLE were making moves at the start, but like most good tickles, went too far at halftime and never could recover.
TRIVIA: Trivia is often like the movie The Usual Suspects. The lineup of teams and players from week to week is often the same, which pleases Dice as much as the movie does. Unsurprisingly, Dice imagines himself a bit of a Keyser Soze, eager to engage his Trivia teams in a battle of wits with a much more eclectic soundtrack.
"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing
the world he didn't exist." -Roger "Verbal" Kint
Bryan Singer's incredible 1995 thriller, The Usual Suspects, is one of the genres all-time classics. The title was inspired by a line from a Rolling Stone article and features Steven Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Steven Baldwin, and Kevin Spacey. Originally conceived as "five felons who meet in a police lineup," Spacey told Singer he was interested in working with the director after seeing his 1993 independent film, Public Access. According to Spacey, Singer had convinced each of the primary actors that they were Soze and waited until the first screening revealed the truth causing one of the actors to storm out of the screening and argue with the director. The film was nominated for and won two Academy Awards, Best Screenplay for writer Christopher McQuarrie and Best Supporting Actor for Spacey. Dice would continue, but he doesn't want to give anything away to anyone that hasn't seen this wonderful movie.
TUNES: The Kaiser Chiefs obviously inspired us during halftime. "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone, 1....2 from Parliament, and some Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Disturbed's cover of "Land of Confusion" and a great ukulele cover of Iron Maiden's "The Number of the Beast" kept the On Deck crowd guessing. Dice played 1...2 from Pearl Jam, one of his all-time favorite bands.
Stay tuned for some exciting new blog and website features....Have a great week Trivia teams.
-Dice
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
2.3.15 Cider Mill Teams/Trivia/Tunes
2.3.15 Cider Mill Teams/Trivia/Tunes
Everyone knows that Dice's game is Trivia, but with a name like Dice, one might think my preferred game of chance would be Craps. Those that know me well, however, know that I have a particular fondness for 21. Tonight, hosting at the Cider Mill was like dealing Blackjack to a table where everyone is about to go on a heater.
TEAMS: Calling their shot when they walked in, SCRATCH N' SNIFF (94) hit everything Dice threw at them out of the park. PANTS! (93) didn't fall down until question #14, when their calculated gamble left them a step behind. I've got some news for you, FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (91) is one of the best Trivia teams in Portland. CHIMP N' IT (84) brought in a commercial fishmaster and guide to help reel in some big points. Fighting the urge to do more damage, the TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (80) settled on posting a solid league score and let the final round live for another day.
CAT OF 9 DICKS celebrated their well-deserved entry into Dice's Trivia Team Name Hall of Fame. THE ALLIANCE OF THAI GUYS IN BARS may have found a new Trivia night...Oh My! WINTER BUSH realized mid-show that they had six more weeks of wintry weather to deliver, so they left. Remember THE JAMES GANG? Dice suspects they don't either.
TRIVIA: You don't have to wear the sweatshirt of the school that IS named after the president whose second-marriage was to a ninth-generation descendant of Pocahontas to know that sometimes Dice's music selections make even his head spin. If you are wearing that sweatshirt, congratulations on knowing the answer to the next question and being allowed back on your team. For everyone else, yes, Edith Wilson, Woodrow Wilson's second wife, was a descendant of Pocahontas.
Most of us know some version of Pocahontas' life, but as Dice found out, there's more to her story than the "colors of the wind." Pocahontas was born about 1595 to an unknown mother and Chief Powhatan, the paramount chief of a group of Virginian Indian tribes. It is this paternal relationship that has propelled the "princess" ideal upon Pocahontas, although in her society she would not have been in any leadership succession plans or due to inherit any exceptional wealth because of her relationship to the chief. As usual, make-believe trumps history in the place "Where Dreams Comes True."
Speaking of dreams, English Captain John Smith probably also made up his account of the young Pocahontas saving his life after he was captured. Turns out, years earlier Smith told a similar tale of being rescued by a young girl after he was captured by the Turks in Hungary, so maybe Smith was just a really bad storyteller, but really good at being captured. Oh, and about that beautiful romance between Smith and Pocahontas...yeah, that most likely didn't happen either.
Dice knows it's tough to stomach that you've been fed a spoonful of historical sugar by Dizz Knee, but this one is also coated in a love-story about a nearly 30-year old Smith and a 10-12 year old Pocahontas, so it's just wrong. It also turns out Pocahontas' name might actually mean "slut," so I don't even know what to say except Matoaka was framed.
So, what's the truth? It's tough to say. We know that Pocahontas married Thomas Rolfe in 1614, becoming the first recorded interracial marriage in the New World. In 1615, she gave birth to their only child, Thomas Rolfe. Following Thomas' birth, Pocahontas travelled with her family to England where she was presented as the "civilized savage" in hopes of building investment capitol for developing the Jamestown settlement and the New World. There is some evidence that suggests that the English considered Pocahontas' trip to be more of a sideshow despite the efforts to present her as a civilized savage princess.
Interestingly, Pocahontas' legacy as a "princess" in American history may actually be intact through her many descendants from her son Thomas. After her sudden death, Pocahontas' only child Thomas was left in England with his uncle, whom he was raised by. Thomas reportedly never saw his father again after being left in England. Thomas successfully petitioned to receive a portion of his father's estate and he returned to Virginia where he married and had a daughter. Not to bore you with with the so-and-so begot so-and-so bit, but it turns out that Edith Wilson isn't the only first lady that can trace her lineage to Pocahontas, Nancy Reagan is also a descendant. So are the Presidents Bush.
TUNES: February 3, the day the music died. Obviously, Dice didn't miss the opportunity to play McLean's "American Pie," some Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. McLean clearly hasn't been to one of Dice's Trivia shows because the music could go on for "Centuries" with songs like "Persephone" and "Icarus." Dice got in 1...2 from Foals and 1...2 from the Jeep SuperBowl commericial artist, Marc Scibillia.
Dice's favorite song of the night...Sadiki's cover of 2Face's "African Queen."
As always...thanks Cider Mill!
-Dice
Everyone knows that Dice's game is Trivia, but with a name like Dice, one might think my preferred game of chance would be Craps. Those that know me well, however, know that I have a particular fondness for 21. Tonight, hosting at the Cider Mill was like dealing Blackjack to a table where everyone is about to go on a heater.
TEAMS: Calling their shot when they walked in, SCRATCH N' SNIFF (94) hit everything Dice threw at them out of the park. PANTS! (93) didn't fall down until question #14, when their calculated gamble left them a step behind. I've got some news for you, FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (91) is one of the best Trivia teams in Portland. CHIMP N' IT (84) brought in a commercial fishmaster and guide to help reel in some big points. Fighting the urge to do more damage, the TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (80) settled on posting a solid league score and let the final round live for another day.
CAT OF 9 DICKS celebrated their well-deserved entry into Dice's Trivia Team Name Hall of Fame. THE ALLIANCE OF THAI GUYS IN BARS may have found a new Trivia night...Oh My! WINTER BUSH realized mid-show that they had six more weeks of wintry weather to deliver, so they left. Remember THE JAMES GANG? Dice suspects they don't either.
TRIVIA: You don't have to wear the sweatshirt of the school that IS named after the president whose second-marriage was to a ninth-generation descendant of Pocahontas to know that sometimes Dice's music selections make even his head spin. If you are wearing that sweatshirt, congratulations on knowing the answer to the next question and being allowed back on your team. For everyone else, yes, Edith Wilson, Woodrow Wilson's second wife, was a descendant of Pocahontas.
Most of us know some version of Pocahontas' life, but as Dice found out, there's more to her story than the "colors of the wind." Pocahontas was born about 1595 to an unknown mother and Chief Powhatan, the paramount chief of a group of Virginian Indian tribes. It is this paternal relationship that has propelled the "princess" ideal upon Pocahontas, although in her society she would not have been in any leadership succession plans or due to inherit any exceptional wealth because of her relationship to the chief. As usual, make-believe trumps history in the place "Where Dreams Comes True."
Speaking of dreams, English Captain John Smith probably also made up his account of the young Pocahontas saving his life after he was captured. Turns out, years earlier Smith told a similar tale of being rescued by a young girl after he was captured by the Turks in Hungary, so maybe Smith was just a really bad storyteller, but really good at being captured. Oh, and about that beautiful romance between Smith and Pocahontas...yeah, that most likely didn't happen either.
Dice knows it's tough to stomach that you've been fed a spoonful of historical sugar by Dizz Knee, but this one is also coated in a love-story about a nearly 30-year old Smith and a 10-12 year old Pocahontas, so it's just wrong. It also turns out Pocahontas' name might actually mean "slut," so I don't even know what to say except Matoaka was framed.
So, what's the truth? It's tough to say. We know that Pocahontas married Thomas Rolfe in 1614, becoming the first recorded interracial marriage in the New World. In 1615, she gave birth to their only child, Thomas Rolfe. Following Thomas' birth, Pocahontas travelled with her family to England where she was presented as the "civilized savage" in hopes of building investment capitol for developing the Jamestown settlement and the New World. There is some evidence that suggests that the English considered Pocahontas' trip to be more of a sideshow despite the efforts to present her as a civilized savage princess.
Interestingly, Pocahontas' legacy as a "princess" in American history may actually be intact through her many descendants from her son Thomas. After her sudden death, Pocahontas' only child Thomas was left in England with his uncle, whom he was raised by. Thomas reportedly never saw his father again after being left in England. Thomas successfully petitioned to receive a portion of his father's estate and he returned to Virginia where he married and had a daughter. Not to bore you with with the so-and-so begot so-and-so bit, but it turns out that Edith Wilson isn't the only first lady that can trace her lineage to Pocahontas, Nancy Reagan is also a descendant. So are the Presidents Bush.
TUNES: February 3, the day the music died. Obviously, Dice didn't miss the opportunity to play McLean's "American Pie," some Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. McLean clearly hasn't been to one of Dice's Trivia shows because the music could go on for "Centuries" with songs like "Persephone" and "Icarus." Dice got in 1...2 from Foals and 1...2 from the Jeep SuperBowl commericial artist, Marc Scibillia.
Dice's favorite song of the night...Sadiki's cover of 2Face's "African Queen."
As always...thanks Cider Mill!
-Dice
2.2.15 Malone's Cafe Teams/Trivia/Tunes
2.2.15 Malone's Cafe - Trivia
TRIVIA: 21 days ago there was a football game that didn't end exactly the way some people here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest had hoped. Dice might have been one of them. Then, yesterday, there was another football game that didn't end exactly the way most people here in the suddenly rainy and depressing northwestern corner of the country wanted. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one suffering from sports-related depression. Dice has self-diagnosed his depression as Sports Fan Depression and I'm pretty sure it's a real thing too, I read about it on the Internet. I'm also pretty sure SFD and Trivia Fan Depression (TFD) are related. Dice's TFD flares up whenever he doesn't get to host, but Trivia fans can get TFD for all kinds reasons. Common TFD triggers include: not playing enough trivia, losing at trivia, wrong answers, and right answers that get crossed off for wrong answers. I almost forgot the most common TFD trigger, theme rounds.
Do you or someone you know suffer from SFD/TFD? Symptoms can include loss, anger, sadness, even the inability to focus on work. Maybe you recognize yourself or someone you know in this video that so perfectly captures how it feels to have SFD/TFD.
That got ugly for Toronto fast. When watching my team find a way to lose, I typically look like #17 there in front. As this guy calls it, "The Catatonic Fan." I have found that reaction to be the best when my team loses, especially at Trivia. Dice figures that if Cameron can go catatonic and see Sloan changing clothes, it's probably the best way to deal with grief. Don't be fooled, however, Dice has been just about every one of those fans, from 2(former), 5-7, 12, 13, and 15-20. Don't be a #1 fan. Punching things is just dumb.
TUNES: Opening the show with the Greenskeepers' "Lotion" isn't recommended for every venue, but at Malone's anything goes. Bowling for Soup's "Choke" might have helped a couple teams find Greg Norman. "Trapped in a Box" from No Doubt, dada's "Dizz Knee Land," Tripping Daisy's "Pirahna" each tried to drag our teams back to the 1990's. Young the Giant, Bleachers, and Maroon 5 saw to it that we didn't stay there.
Dice's favorites of the night "Lotion," and possibly the greatest question-song pairing ever "You'll Have Time" by William Shatner.
TEAMS: Tacking on a little mental workout after their actual workout, TEAM 365 (78) showed Malone's the benefit of exercise on the brain and mood. POOP CHUTE RIOT (69) knows a solid (score) when it sees one. BJ'S REPTILLIAN BRAND (65) went for the tie, but came up a couple points short. MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (63) hoped a couple other teams would stumble at the finish line. SPARKLY KITTY CATS (56) used up seven of their nine lives on the final wager, but find Dice's tunes to be inspirational.
Have a great week Trivia teams! See you next Monday at Malone's!
-Dice
TRIVIA: 21 days ago there was a football game that didn't end exactly the way some people here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest had hoped. Dice might have been one of them. Then, yesterday, there was another football game that didn't end exactly the way most people here in the suddenly rainy and depressing northwestern corner of the country wanted. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one suffering from sports-related depression. Dice has self-diagnosed his depression as Sports Fan Depression and I'm pretty sure it's a real thing too, I read about it on the Internet. I'm also pretty sure SFD and Trivia Fan Depression (TFD) are related. Dice's TFD flares up whenever he doesn't get to host, but Trivia fans can get TFD for all kinds reasons. Common TFD triggers include: not playing enough trivia, losing at trivia, wrong answers, and right answers that get crossed off for wrong answers. I almost forgot the most common TFD trigger, theme rounds.
Do you or someone you know suffer from SFD/TFD? Symptoms can include loss, anger, sadness, even the inability to focus on work. Maybe you recognize yourself or someone you know in this video that so perfectly captures how it feels to have SFD/TFD.
F Your I...Occasional language, but Dice says the
F-word means something totally different in Toronto.
That got ugly for Toronto fast. When watching my team find a way to lose, I typically look like #17 there in front. As this guy calls it, "The Catatonic Fan." I have found that reaction to be the best when my team loses, especially at Trivia. Dice figures that if Cameron can go catatonic and see Sloan changing clothes, it's probably the best way to deal with grief. Don't be fooled, however, Dice has been just about every one of those fans, from 2(former), 5-7, 12, 13, and 15-20. Don't be a #1 fan. Punching things is just dumb.
TUNES: Opening the show with the Greenskeepers' "Lotion" isn't recommended for every venue, but at Malone's anything goes. Bowling for Soup's "Choke" might have helped a couple teams find Greg Norman. "Trapped in a Box" from No Doubt, dada's "Dizz Knee Land," Tripping Daisy's "Pirahna" each tried to drag our teams back to the 1990's. Young the Giant, Bleachers, and Maroon 5 saw to it that we didn't stay there.
Dice's favorites of the night "Lotion," and possibly the greatest question-song pairing ever "You'll Have Time" by William Shatner.
TEAMS: Tacking on a little mental workout after their actual workout, TEAM 365 (78) showed Malone's the benefit of exercise on the brain and mood. POOP CHUTE RIOT (69) knows a solid (score) when it sees one. BJ'S REPTILLIAN BRAND (65) went for the tie, but came up a couple points short. MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (63) hoped a couple other teams would stumble at the finish line. SPARKLY KITTY CATS (56) used up seven of their nine lives on the final wager, but find Dice's tunes to be inspirational.
Have a great week Trivia teams! See you next Monday at Malone's!
-Dice
Friday, January 30, 2015
1.29.15 Rivershore Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recape
1.29.15 Rivershore Bar & Grill - Trivia
A month ago, deep in the heart of Clackamas County, on the banks of the Willamette River, a Trivia show and a Trivia Jockey hooked up for a magical night neither would soon forget. A week later, each reluctantly returned to the site of their first encounter, desperate for more, but knowing they could wake up any moment and realize it had all been a dream. A month later, here we are, frolicking and playing Trivia like we've been together forever. I don't know about you, but Dice has quite the crush on the Trivia show at the Rivershore Bar & Grill in Oregon City.
TEAMS: Discovering that the drive is indeed worth it, BRICK (75) easily won the "Chariots of Fire" race to the finish, before putting the competition away for good with a solid league score. DEATH BY MISADVENTURE (65) was like water and filled the room with correct answers. SCHWING (63) knows that Trivia is a (slow motion) marathon, so they waited for just the right moment to make their move...the final round! Rivershore regulars and trivia aficionados VAN OWLS (54) were feeling good going into the final round...some scores should never be messed with. Dice isn't the only one that enjoys baking desserts and drinking wine out of a trophy, the STANLEY CUPCAKES (52) found a dozen ways to make Dice's night extra special!
MORE-E discovered Dice's secret to scoring on date-night...Trivia! VICTORIOUS SECRET fills everything out beautifully! The in-famous ¡THREE AMIGOS! had a plethora of right answers. A plethora? A plethora.
TRIVIA: In a nation obsessed with beauty, who would have thought Harvard's $36B would make it America's most well-endowed university? Dice would have thought it would take at least a D-cup...wait, what?
Harvard leads America's list of endowments for colleges and universities with over $36 billion invested. Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and MIT round out the top five private school endowments. With more than $20 billion invested, the entire University of Texas system has the third largest endowment of any school, while the Texas A&M University System and the University of Michigan have each put away more than $8 billion making them the top three public institutions with the largest endowments.
The earliest example of endowment comes from the Roman Empire, when Emperor Marcus Aurelius created one endowed chair for each of the four major schools of philosophy. In 1502, the first collegiate endowments were established when Lady Margaret Beaufort, grandmother of Henry VIII, established "endowed chairs" of divinity at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Henry VIII would go on to create the Regius Professorships at both universities. The endowed Lucasian Chair of Mathematics at Cambridge was held in 1669 by Isaac Newton and more recently by by physicist Stephen Hawking.
Speaking of endowments...the United States is only ranked #6 in the world for highest percentage of the population to opt for some kind of plastic surgery. South Korea wins the top honor with 1-in-5 women from Seoul having undergone elective cosmetic surgery. The most common procedures in South Korea are liposuction and nose jobs, but belpharoplasty, or double-eyelid surgery, is growing in popularity to give South Koreans more Western-looking eyes. A bit surprising given the country's noted financial troubles, Greece is second on the plastic surgery list, with the majority of surgeries augmenting breast size, however Greek penile enlargements have occurred at a pace 10X greater than that of other countries on the list...It must be tough trying to overcome ancient stereotypes. Italy, Brazil, and Colombia round out the top five most nip/tuck countries in the world.
TUNES: Classic tunes rule at the Rivershore, so in honor of next week's anniversary of "The Day The Music Died," Dice spun Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper for the final round. Dice also dropped "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny, which many will remember from the closing scene of La Bamba.
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, one of the best Trivia songs ever by The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac featuring the Spirit of Troy marching band, Steve Miller Band, Wild Cherry, Three Dog Night, Steely Dan, and even some Elvis rocked the Rivershore.
Thanks for an amazing night of Trivia Rivershore! Let's rendezvous next Thursday and do it again!
-Dice
A month ago, deep in the heart of Clackamas County, on the banks of the Willamette River, a Trivia show and a Trivia Jockey hooked up for a magical night neither would soon forget. A week later, each reluctantly returned to the site of their first encounter, desperate for more, but knowing they could wake up any moment and realize it had all been a dream. A month later, here we are, frolicking and playing Trivia like we've been together forever. I don't know about you, but Dice has quite the crush on the Trivia show at the Rivershore Bar & Grill in Oregon City.
TEAMS: Discovering that the drive is indeed worth it, BRICK (75) easily won the "Chariots of Fire" race to the finish, before putting the competition away for good with a solid league score. DEATH BY MISADVENTURE (65) was like water and filled the room with correct answers. SCHWING (63) knows that Trivia is a (slow motion) marathon, so they waited for just the right moment to make their move...the final round! Rivershore regulars and trivia aficionados VAN OWLS (54) were feeling good going into the final round...some scores should never be messed with. Dice isn't the only one that enjoys baking desserts and drinking wine out of a trophy, the STANLEY CUPCAKES (52) found a dozen ways to make Dice's night extra special!
MORE-E discovered Dice's secret to scoring on date-night...Trivia! VICTORIOUS SECRET fills everything out beautifully! The in-famous ¡THREE AMIGOS! had a plethora of right answers. A plethora? A plethora.
TRIVIA: In a nation obsessed with beauty, who would have thought Harvard's $36B would make it America's most well-endowed university? Dice would have thought it would take at least a D-cup...wait, what?
Harvard leads America's list of endowments for colleges and universities with over $36 billion invested. Yale, Stanford, Princeton, and MIT round out the top five private school endowments. With more than $20 billion invested, the entire University of Texas system has the third largest endowment of any school, while the Texas A&M University System and the University of Michigan have each put away more than $8 billion making them the top three public institutions with the largest endowments.
The earliest example of endowment comes from the Roman Empire, when Emperor Marcus Aurelius created one endowed chair for each of the four major schools of philosophy. In 1502, the first collegiate endowments were established when Lady Margaret Beaufort, grandmother of Henry VIII, established "endowed chairs" of divinity at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Henry VIII would go on to create the Regius Professorships at both universities. The endowed Lucasian Chair of Mathematics at Cambridge was held in 1669 by Isaac Newton and more recently by by physicist Stephen Hawking.
Speaking of endowments...the United States is only ranked #6 in the world for highest percentage of the population to opt for some kind of plastic surgery. South Korea wins the top honor with 1-in-5 women from Seoul having undergone elective cosmetic surgery. The most common procedures in South Korea are liposuction and nose jobs, but belpharoplasty, or double-eyelid surgery, is growing in popularity to give South Koreans more Western-looking eyes. A bit surprising given the country's noted financial troubles, Greece is second on the plastic surgery list, with the majority of surgeries augmenting breast size, however Greek penile enlargements have occurred at a pace 10X greater than that of other countries on the list...It must be tough trying to overcome ancient stereotypes. Italy, Brazil, and Colombia round out the top five most nip/tuck countries in the world.
TUNES: Classic tunes rule at the Rivershore, so in honor of next week's anniversary of "The Day The Music Died," Dice spun Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper for the final round. Dice also dropped "Sleepwalk" by Santo & Johnny, which many will remember from the closing scene of La Bamba.
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, one of the best Trivia songs ever by The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac featuring the Spirit of Troy marching band, Steve Miller Band, Wild Cherry, Three Dog Night, Steely Dan, and even some Elvis rocked the Rivershore.
Thanks for an amazing night of Trivia Rivershore! Let's rendezvous next Thursday and do it again!
-Dice
Thursday, January 29, 2015
1.28.15 On Deck Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.28.15 On Deck Sports Bar & Grill - Trivia
WE DID IT!! On Deck Sports Bar & Grill and Dice's Last Call are pleased to announce that the amazing crowd at last night's show set a new Trivia World Record for the Most "Hadouken" Performances at a Trivia Show! Incredible! God Bless America!
TEAMS: Fantasy met reality for the WET DREAM CATCHERS (90) who slept through halftime, but never let go once they grabbed the lead. No duh, GIRLS NIGHT OUT (85) like, totally know their awesome 80's music Trivia. BAR TOP (79) are the only ones that can help you with your cellphone SIM card. Last week's champs, PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (76) thought they missed the money, but Dice likes to keep teams guessing, even after the show.
JEFF GOLDBLUM IS WATCHING YOU POOP (70), so there's that. F YOUR I (66), FYI...Jeff freaking Goldblum is watching you poop. GOOEY DUCKS (60) missed the final after playing a near perfect contest. MY COUCH SMELLS LIKE SKITTLES (57) went Beast Mode with their brilliant "Hadouken" demonstration. Dice's celebrity friends, BATMAN & ROBIN LOPEZ, MATT DAMON, and TOM BRADY & THE DEFLATABLES all watched as Jeff Goldblum took the coveted "First-Place (Celebrity)" award.
TRIVIA/TUNES: Dice loves the mash-up, so it seems only fitting that on a show without any, the recap should. Our 80's themed final question, was a treat to watch unfold as teams tried to recollect when and where they were when they heard those four awesome 80's hits.
Blondie's "Call Me" might never have been if it weren't for a record label contract conflict. Originally offered to Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks by the producer of American Gigolo, Nicks declined and Debbie Harry and Blondie were given a rough instrumental track to compose the lyrics and medley of what is arguably their greatest hit. Released in 1980, the track spent 6 consecutive weeks at #1 and was Billboard's #1 hit of the year.
Wham! featuring George Michael's literally Epic Record "Careless Whisper" was Michael's first solo single, but also was included on Wham!'s album Make It Big. Released in 1984 and peaking at #1 in 25 countries, "Careless Whisper" was the fifth best selling record of 1984 in the UK, behind two Frankie Goes To Hollywood songs, Stevie Wonder, and the Band-Aid "...Christmas?" song.
Dionne Warwick and her friends, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder collaborated on her 1985 hit song "That's What Friends Are For." Recorded as a benefit for AIDS research and raising over $3 million for the cause, Warwick's version is actually a cover of a 1982 Rod Stewart song from the Night Shift soundtrack. The song spent four weeks at #1 and was named #61 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time.
Every night is a great one at On Deck, but like those 4 hit songs from the final, this one will go down as one of the greatest! Thank you!
HADOUKEN!
-Dice
WE DID IT!! On Deck Sports Bar & Grill and Dice's Last Call are pleased to announce that the amazing crowd at last night's show set a new Trivia World Record for the Most "Hadouken" Performances at a Trivia Show! Incredible! God Bless America!
TEAMS: Fantasy met reality for the WET DREAM CATCHERS (90) who slept through halftime, but never let go once they grabbed the lead. No duh, GIRLS NIGHT OUT (85) like, totally know their awesome 80's music Trivia. BAR TOP (79) are the only ones that can help you with your cellphone SIM card. Last week's champs, PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (76) thought they missed the money, but Dice likes to keep teams guessing, even after the show.
JEFF GOLDBLUM IS WATCHING YOU POOP (70), so there's that. F YOUR I (66), FYI...Jeff freaking Goldblum is watching you poop. GOOEY DUCKS (60) missed the final after playing a near perfect contest. MY COUCH SMELLS LIKE SKITTLES (57) went Beast Mode with their brilliant "Hadouken" demonstration. Dice's celebrity friends, BATMAN & ROBIN LOPEZ, MATT DAMON, and TOM BRADY & THE DEFLATABLES all watched as Jeff Goldblum took the coveted "First-Place (Celebrity)" award.
TRIVIA/TUNES: Dice loves the mash-up, so it seems only fitting that on a show without any, the recap should. Our 80's themed final question, was a treat to watch unfold as teams tried to recollect when and where they were when they heard those four awesome 80's hits.
Blondie's "Call Me" might never have been if it weren't for a record label contract conflict. Originally offered to Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks by the producer of American Gigolo, Nicks declined and Debbie Harry and Blondie were given a rough instrumental track to compose the lyrics and medley of what is arguably their greatest hit. Released in 1980, the track spent 6 consecutive weeks at #1 and was Billboard's #1 hit of the year.
Wham! featuring George Michael's literally Epic Record "Careless Whisper" was Michael's first solo single, but also was included on Wham!'s album Make It Big. Released in 1984 and peaking at #1 in 25 countries, "Careless Whisper" was the fifth best selling record of 1984 in the UK, behind two Frankie Goes To Hollywood songs, Stevie Wonder, and the Band-Aid "...Christmas?" song.
"Physical" from Australian singer, songwriter, and actress Olivia Newton-John was the single biggest selling single in the United States for the entire decade. Released in 1981, the song was originally intended for Rod Stewart, but Newton-John's version quickly rose to #1, holding the spot for 10 consecutive weeks. Billboard listed the song as #1 for the year 1982. Interestingly, the single replaced and was replaced by two hits from Hall & Oates, "Private Eyes" and "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)."
Dionne Warwick and her friends, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder collaborated on her 1985 hit song "That's What Friends Are For." Recorded as a benefit for AIDS research and raising over $3 million for the cause, Warwick's version is actually a cover of a 1982 Rod Stewart song from the Night Shift soundtrack. The song spent four weeks at #1 and was named #61 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time.
Every night is a great one at On Deck, but like those 4 hit songs from the final, this one will go down as one of the greatest! Thank you!
HADOUKEN!
-Dice
1.27.15 Cider Mill Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.27.15 Cider Mill - Trivia
TEAMS: Answering the final 15 questions perfectly, FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (84) added another impressive Trivia victory to their resume. PUP N' SUDS (82) fetched the right answers in the final round, nearly digging out the win. Cider Mill regulars, TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (77) would like to have a few shots back, but grabbed the last gift certificate in this incredibly close competition. The Trivia team with a soccer problem, GOAL DIGGERS (75) warmed up with Trivia, scoring points from everywhere, but their final shot missed wide. CHIMP N' IT (75) got on a roll in the second-half, but were left barehanded when the roll ran out of paper late in the game. SCRATCH N' SNIFF (69) obviously had more fun than the rest of us. "O" FACE (51) reached in regulation, but forgot that high score wins.
TRIVIA: Dice prefers his toilet paper soft, two-ply, and over-the-roll...don't mess with my system. Apparently, Dice isn't the only one with "rules" about TP, although it's looking like I wouldn't have enjoyed my daily constitutional as much in history.
The first documented use of TP was noted by a Chinese scholar who presumably wrote on something other than toilet paper stating, "Paper on which there are quotations or commentaries from the Five Classics or the names of sages, I dare not use for toilet purposes..." Dice doesn't agree, as he actually finds some embossing to be both effective and somewhat enjoyable. The ancient Greeks preferred using a smooth stone...Dice says rocks, uh-uh, no way. The ancient Romans and Bill O'Reilly like a sponge on a stick...Dice says falafel is delicious and should never be used for that Bill. The Japanese just used a stick...Dice puckers at the thought. The left-hand method preferred by early Native Americans and many other cultures doesn't work for lefties...Dice happens to be sinistral, so that isn't going to work. Henry VIII had the highly respected and feared "Groom of the Stool" to keep him clean...Dice wonders if he resembles the piss boy, "It's good to be the king!"
Today, the toilet paper industry is massive, with more than 7 billion rolls of paper consumed annually by Americans. On average, each of us Americans use 57 sheets of toilet paper every day, accounting for about 27,000 trees being flushed away each and every day. Think about that next time you send your filthy paper waste on a wasted 1.6 to 3.5+ gallon freshwater journey through your septic system.
TUNES: RIP Robin Williams, thank you for the "Elmer Springsteen" impression. Air Supply, Toto, and El De Barge took us back to the 80's, and Billy Joel gave us a history lesson...in how not to rap. A pair from Dice's favorite cover band, Postmodern Jukebox, got the crowd swinging. Dice enjoyed finding old and new fan favorites with "Islands In The Stream," and "Blurred Bartman."
Dice's favorite of the night..."Wicked Ones" by Dorothy. Enjoy that video!
-Dice
TEAMS: Answering the final 15 questions perfectly, FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (84) added another impressive Trivia victory to their resume. PUP N' SUDS (82) fetched the right answers in the final round, nearly digging out the win. Cider Mill regulars, TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES (77) would like to have a few shots back, but grabbed the last gift certificate in this incredibly close competition. The Trivia team with a soccer problem, GOAL DIGGERS (75) warmed up with Trivia, scoring points from everywhere, but their final shot missed wide. CHIMP N' IT (75) got on a roll in the second-half, but were left barehanded when the roll ran out of paper late in the game. SCRATCH N' SNIFF (69) obviously had more fun than the rest of us. "O" FACE (51) reached in regulation, but forgot that high score wins.
TRIVIA: Dice prefers his toilet paper soft, two-ply, and over-the-roll...don't mess with my system. Apparently, Dice isn't the only one with "rules" about TP, although it's looking like I wouldn't have enjoyed my daily constitutional as much in history.
The first documented use of TP was noted by a Chinese scholar who presumably wrote on something other than toilet paper stating, "Paper on which there are quotations or commentaries from the Five Classics or the names of sages, I dare not use for toilet purposes..." Dice doesn't agree, as he actually finds some embossing to be both effective and somewhat enjoyable. The ancient Greeks preferred using a smooth stone...Dice says rocks, uh-uh, no way. The ancient Romans and Bill O'Reilly like a sponge on a stick...Dice says falafel is delicious and should never be used for that Bill. The Japanese just used a stick...Dice puckers at the thought. The left-hand method preferred by early Native Americans and many other cultures doesn't work for lefties...Dice happens to be sinistral, so that isn't going to work. Henry VIII had the highly respected and feared "Groom of the Stool" to keep him clean...Dice wonders if he resembles the piss boy, "It's good to be the king!"
Today, the toilet paper industry is massive, with more than 7 billion rolls of paper consumed annually by Americans. On average, each of us Americans use 57 sheets of toilet paper every day, accounting for about 27,000 trees being flushed away each and every day. Think about that next time you send your filthy paper waste on a wasted 1.6 to 3.5+ gallon freshwater journey through your septic system.
TUNES: RIP Robin Williams, thank you for the "Elmer Springsteen" impression. Air Supply, Toto, and El De Barge took us back to the 80's, and Billy Joel gave us a history lesson...in how not to rap. A pair from Dice's favorite cover band, Postmodern Jukebox, got the crowd swinging. Dice enjoyed finding old and new fan favorites with "Islands In The Stream," and "Blurred Bartman."
Dice's favorite of the night..."Wicked Ones" by Dorothy. Enjoy that video!
-Dice
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
1.26.15 Malone's Cafe Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.26.15 Malone's Cafe - Trivia
Dice thinks of Malone's as "Trivia's Dirty Little Secret" here in Portland. The crowd is always ready for everything Dice has to offer and then some. As usual, the Trivia at Malone's was awesome, and, as usual, Dice had a few tricks up his sleeve for those that really want to get down and dirty with their TJ!
TEAMS: (Hey Oh) listen what I say, oh...POOP CHUTE RIOT (88) knows a thing or two about getting dirty. MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (80) admitted they had a problem or two and were cured by Dice's musical prescriptions. JV TEAM (79) aren't second-string to anyone in Trivia. SIT UBU SIT (75) knows more than most, but didn't know there's a song written about him. Falling in love with Trivia on date night, 365 (66) scored all night. BJ'S RIGHT BOOB (62) were huge, but couldn't support the weight in the end. GUACAMOLE IS A $1.95 EXTRA (61) dipped in the second half, but chipped in a bunch of 7-layers point wagers to keep it close.
TRIVIA: How many pinches in a cup? If Dice had a nickel for every time he has to call his mom to find out the answer to this question, I'd probably still be your Trivia Jockey. If you really want to impress your mom, give her a call and tell her there are 768 pinches in a cup, she'll appreciate it.
As you may have guessed by looking at me, Dice enjoys working in the kitchen. A few years ago, I found my grandma's and great-grandma's recipe boxes and embarked on the task of deciphering their handwriting, but more often their measurements. How much is a tad? A smidgen? I needed a hint, but I didn't know that a hint is a half a drop. Wait. What's a drop? HERE's a handy link to bookmark should you ever get the urge to try your great-grandmother's scrumdillyupmtious peanut butter cookie recipe like Dice did.
TUNES: Black Sabbath's "Evil Woman" didn't play games with any of our teams, but most would let her. Neil Diamond, "Crystal Blue Persuasion," and The Crystal Method classed up the joint. "Jerk It Out" from the Caesars had a few people dancing while "Cha Cha Cha" from the Ocean's 11 soundtrack made a few people guess 12, missing by a lot. Dice's advice, don't over think the music.
Dice's favorite of the night takes him back "Home" from the band Black Happy.
Until next week Malone's...
-Dice
Dice thinks of Malone's as "Trivia's Dirty Little Secret" here in Portland. The crowd is always ready for everything Dice has to offer and then some. As usual, the Trivia at Malone's was awesome, and, as usual, Dice had a few tricks up his sleeve for those that really want to get down and dirty with their TJ!
TEAMS: (Hey Oh) listen what I say, oh...POOP CHUTE RIOT (88) knows a thing or two about getting dirty. MY DRINKING TEAM HAS A TRIVIA PROBLEM (80) admitted they had a problem or two and were cured by Dice's musical prescriptions. JV TEAM (79) aren't second-string to anyone in Trivia. SIT UBU SIT (75) knows more than most, but didn't know there's a song written about him. Falling in love with Trivia on date night, 365 (66) scored all night. BJ'S RIGHT BOOB (62) were huge, but couldn't support the weight in the end. GUACAMOLE IS A $1.95 EXTRA (61) dipped in the second half, but chipped in a bunch of 7-
TRIVIA: How many pinches in a cup? If Dice had a nickel for every time he has to call his mom to find out the answer to this question, I'd probably still be your Trivia Jockey. If you really want to impress your mom, give her a call and tell her there are 768 pinches in a cup, she'll appreciate it.
As you may have guessed by looking at me, Dice enjoys working in the kitchen. A few years ago, I found my grandma's and great-grandma's recipe boxes and embarked on the task of deciphering their handwriting, but more often their measurements. How much is a tad? A smidgen? I needed a hint, but I didn't know that a hint is a half a drop. Wait. What's a drop? HERE's a handy link to bookmark should you ever get the urge to try your great-grandmother's scrumdillyupmtious peanut butter cookie recipe like Dice did.
TUNES: Black Sabbath's "Evil Woman" didn't play games with any of our teams, but most would let her. Neil Diamond, "Crystal Blue Persuasion," and The Crystal Method classed up the joint. "Jerk It Out" from the Caesars had a few people dancing while "Cha Cha Cha" from the Ocean's 11 soundtrack made a few people guess 12, missing by a lot. Dice's advice, don't over think the music.
Dice's favorite of the night takes him back "Home" from the band Black Happy.
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-Dice
Monday, January 26, 2015
1.25.15 Old Barn Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.25.15 Old Barn - Trivia
There's nothing awkward about subbing at the Old Barn. Last Call's only Trivia show on Sundays brings out some of the finest teams in all of Portland for the weekly gig with Jeremiah. Dice gladly picked up the show for the week, knowing the Old Barn crowd would impress!
TEAMS: An octet of Last Call league teams dropped by the Old Barn for Sundays show, but only BRICK (80) was able to stay up late enough Saturday night to figure out the final round. KOI CLAMS (79) put some extra brainpower into finding imaginary theme rounds, despite finally working through the actual theme round! DISNEY DIRTY (74) followed up their Friday win with another solid performance by the half-sinistral team. JEHOVAHS WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM (72) posted another solid league score, but couldn't recover from a tumultuous fifth round. As usual, JV TEAM (71) found inspiration from Dice's music!
Possibly carrying too much confidence going in to the final round, ALLIANCE OF THAI GUYS IN BARS, had a near-perfect second half, but followed with big bet on their incorrect final. STATUS APPARATUS had three perfect rounds, but they couldn't recover from a stretch of tough questions around halftime. SIT UBU IT went for it with big points on the final, but came up short.
TRIVIA: In 1963, the Federal Bureau of Investigation were tasked with investigating the Portland, Oregon band The Kingsmen and their song, "Louie, Louie" for obscenity. Due to the immense popularity of the song among young people and the inaudible lyrics, Indiana's governor banned the song from playing and the FBI launched an investigation into the many misheard lyrics of The Kingsmen's biggest hit. Lasting for nearly two years, the investigation eventually cleared the band of the charge of interstate transport of obscene material and cemented their song's legacy as one of the greatest songs of the jukebox era.
TUNES: Kanye West vs. Weeezer sounds like a bad court case, but when mashed up, sounds amazing. Dice also dropped two songs titled "Rich Girl" and even Sir Paul's first songwriting credit, "I Lost My Little Girl" performed by The Beatles. Garth has friends in low places, they must have wagered too much on the final round. INXS, Iz, and Imagine Dragons each helped with our I-inspired halftime. Dice agrees with "The Bruce Dickinson" in thinking most songs need more cowbell. Dice's fav of the night..."Holdin' On To Black Metal" from My Morning Jacket's 2011 Circuital album.
Thanks for the sub opportunity Jeremiah...the crowd and venue were great!
-Dice
There's nothing awkward about subbing at the Old Barn. Last Call's only Trivia show on Sundays brings out some of the finest teams in all of Portland for the weekly gig with Jeremiah. Dice gladly picked up the show for the week, knowing the Old Barn crowd would impress!
TEAMS: An octet of Last Call league teams dropped by the Old Barn for Sundays show, but only BRICK (80) was able to stay up late enough Saturday night to figure out the final round. KOI CLAMS (79) put some extra brainpower into finding imaginary theme rounds, despite finally working through the actual theme round! DISNEY DIRTY (74) followed up their Friday win with another solid performance by the half-sinistral team. JEHOVAHS WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM (72) posted another solid league score, but couldn't recover from a tumultuous fifth round. As usual, JV TEAM (71) found inspiration from Dice's music!
Possibly carrying too much confidence going in to the final round, ALLIANCE OF THAI GUYS IN BARS, had a near-perfect second half, but followed with big bet on their incorrect final. STATUS APPARATUS had three perfect rounds, but they couldn't recover from a stretch of tough questions around halftime. SIT UBU IT went for it with big points on the final, but came up short.
TRIVIA: In 1963, the Federal Bureau of Investigation were tasked with investigating the Portland, Oregon band The Kingsmen and their song, "Louie, Louie" for obscenity. Due to the immense popularity of the song among young people and the inaudible lyrics, Indiana's governor banned the song from playing and the FBI launched an investigation into the many misheard lyrics of The Kingsmen's biggest hit. Lasting for nearly two years, the investigation eventually cleared the band of the charge of interstate transport of obscene material and cemented their song's legacy as one of the greatest songs of the jukebox era.
TUNES: Kanye West vs. Weeezer sounds like a bad court case, but when mashed up, sounds amazing. Dice also dropped two songs titled "Rich Girl" and even Sir Paul's first songwriting credit, "I Lost My Little Girl" performed by The Beatles. Garth has friends in low places, they must have wagered too much on the final round. INXS, Iz, and Imagine Dragons each helped with our I-inspired halftime. Dice agrees with "The Bruce Dickinson" in thinking most songs need more cowbell. Dice's fav of the night..."Holdin' On To Black Metal" from My Morning Jacket's 2011 Circuital album.
Thanks for the sub opportunity Jeremiah...the crowd and venue were great!
-Dice
Friday, January 23, 2015
1.22.15 Rivershore Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.22.15 Rivershore Bar & Grill - Trivia
It may seem out of character for Dice, jumping into a relationship after only three weeks, but I'm excited to officially announce a change in my relationship status. Thursdays at the Rivershore is where you can catch Dice staring dreamily at his new sweetheart of a show...
TEAMS: Aiming perfectly on their halftime and final rounds, STRAIGHT SHOOTERS (83) edged the competition on a night where a mere 2 points separated the first and last place teams going into the final. F YOUR I (82) also swept the haltime and final rounds, but F'd themselves in the third round. More than eye candy, VICTORIOUS SECRET (67) showed off a new team name and their humongous IQs!
Last week's champs, STANLEY CUPCAKES (66) colored outside the lines at halftime, joining the double-dating foursome SCHWINGS (66) one point out of the money in a tie for fourth. Rivershore denizens VAN OWLS (53), flying to the tune of "Moon River" in their heads, blew their lead on the final round, but it was totally worth it. The ITTY WITTY TRIVIA TEAM (53) would like to have the third round back...and possibly their final round wager.
TRIVIA: Note to our Trivia-writers...the people that answer Lord of the Rings questions also keep replicas of the Elven sword Glamdring in their trunks, so let's work together to keep our Tolkeinites happy and your TJ alive! Don't believe me? See here...
Did you know Coors wasn't sold in Indiana until 1991? Strange cause that's about the time Dice had his first (and last) Banquet Beer. Dice loves the Bridgeport Trilogy being served at the Rivershore right now!
TUNES: The Rivershore crowd like the tunes nostalgic, and tonight Dice delivered, spinning classics like "Ob La Di..." by The Beatles, James Brown's "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag," ABBA's "Mamma Mia" for the final round, as well as hits from Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd. The 80's were represented by Michael McDonald, Huey Lewis & The News, Was (Not Was), and Bruce Hornsby & The Range because that's just "The Way It Is."
Dice's favorite...the Shake a Hamster Band's parody of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" called "In the Shire."
Dice can't wait for next Thursday's show at the Rivershore! See you there at 7pm for another incredible night of Trivia with Last Call!
Have a great week Trivia teams!
-Dice
It may seem out of character for Dice, jumping into a relationship after only three weeks, but I'm excited to officially announce a change in my relationship status. Thursdays at the Rivershore is where you can catch Dice staring dreamily at his new sweetheart of a show...
TEAMS: Aiming perfectly on their halftime and final rounds, STRAIGHT SHOOTERS (83) edged the competition on a night where a mere 2 points separated the first and last place teams going into the final. F YOUR I (82) also swept the haltime and final rounds, but F'd themselves in the third round. More than eye candy, VICTORIOUS SECRET (67) showed off a new team name and their humongous IQs!
Last week's champs, STANLEY CUPCAKES (66) colored outside the lines at halftime, joining the double-dating foursome SCHWINGS (66) one point out of the money in a tie for fourth. Rivershore denizens VAN OWLS (53), flying to the tune of "Moon River" in their heads, blew their lead on the final round, but it was totally worth it. The ITTY WITTY TRIVIA TEAM (53) would like to have the third round back...and possibly their final round wager.
TRIVIA: Note to our Trivia-writers...the people that answer Lord of the Rings questions also keep replicas of the Elven sword Glamdring in their trunks, so let's work together to keep our Tolkeinites happy and your TJ alive! Don't believe me? See here...
Did you know Coors wasn't sold in Indiana until 1991? Strange cause that's about the time Dice had his first (and last) Banquet Beer. Dice loves the Bridgeport Trilogy being served at the Rivershore right now!
TUNES: The Rivershore crowd like the tunes nostalgic, and tonight Dice delivered, spinning classics like "Ob La Di..." by The Beatles, James Brown's "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag," ABBA's "Mamma Mia" for the final round, as well as hits from Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd. The 80's were represented by Michael McDonald, Huey Lewis & The News, Was (Not Was), and Bruce Hornsby & The Range because that's just "The Way It Is."
Dice's favorite...the Shake a Hamster Band's parody of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" called "In the Shire."
Dice can't wait for next Thursday's show at the Rivershore! See you there at 7pm for another incredible night of Trivia with Last Call!
Have a great week Trivia teams!
-Dice
1.21.15 On Deck Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.21.15 On Deck Sports Bar & Grill - Trivia
Seattle making the SuperBowl again is kinda a big deal for a lot of people here in the Northwest. Although officially a 49er fan (been some 'Niner love this week on some of our questions...), when my team isn't playing, I typically root for my favorite former-AFC team, the Seahawks. Especially when they're playing New England, who need to find a new team name because they're embarrassing true Patriots everywhere.
In honor of Seattle's renowned "12th Man" and the best sports bar in Portland, On Deck, I present Dice's special 12th-Man Edition of the Teams/Trivia/Tunes recap!
12 - 12th Man...12 Trivia teams. Coincidence? Dice thinks not! PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (73) continued their On Deck success, landing the top spot in tonight's difficult Trivia contest. WET DREAM CATCHERS (72) returned to Last Call with a new team name but the same purpose...to be a Trivia nightmare to the competition. 5-SPOT (71) only missed three questions through regulation, but couldn't find the words for the art they needed in the halftime and final rounds. Falling flat at the finish, the C*** CUPCAKES (68) were looking sweet for awhile.
11 - "Crank It To 15!" is Dice's version of "Go Big or Go Home" and several teams took a page out of Dice's final round playbook tonight with max wagers. True to their name, the GOOEY DUCKS went "Omnia Extares" on the Final and slipped back into the murky Trivia waters. FARMERS ONLY DATE NIGHT would've had an easier time scoring in the barn than they did tonight. TBA never did figure out their team name, or did they? There is definitely NO SHAME in playing Trivia by yourself, but it starts to feel that way when you name your team that.
10 - Celebrity look-a-like MATT DAMON gambled away any chance of glory. CHODE TO JOY wins Dice's coveted "Best Team Name" honor. T'ES BÊTE OU QUOI? got lost in translation but Dice fancied the French! Possibly jinxing their namesake, DAME TIME left after they didn't come through in regulation.
9 - Question 9, our final first-round answer before the half, Nantucket, was also our Last Call "Hint of the Week." Be sure to visit www.lastcallusa.com every week for your hints...one of those is gonna be an answer. Dice was rather amused with his song selection... "New Age Girl" by Deadeye Dick.
8 - Jalousie windows are also known as louvre windows and consist of parallel glass panes mounted in a track system that allows the windows to be open or shut in unison maximising airflow. The design was popular in milder climates through the mid-20th Century, but was replaced by air conditioning and the more common sash and sliding windows seen today.
7 - Dice dropped The 5.6.7.8's "Woo Hoo" for our candy question. Kit Kat is wildly popular in Japan, in part due to it's name being similar to the Japanese phrase, "kitto katsu," which translates to "you'll surely win." Available in several flavors, click HERE to read an awesome review of a $68+ Japanese Kit Kat Sampler Pack! No seriously...click HERE for that review...before you drop the $150 on all the Japanese candy you'll order!
6 - A Trivial Pursuit question at Trivia?!? "The Warrior" from Scandal featuring Patty Smyth?!? So much yes.
5 - "Europa" by Globus.
4 - Did you know that tetraphobia is the fear of the number 4? Most common in China and Asia, the superstition is due to the similarity of the Chinese words for the number four and death. Tetraphobia far surpasses the Western "triskaidekaphobia" (fear of the number 13), so much so that even mentioning the number four is discouraged. Buildings and elevators in Asia are frequently designed skipping the fourth floor. As you may have guessed, April 4th is the equivalent of our Friday the 13th if we had a 13th month.
3 - Inspired by the question, our halftime menage-a-tois of songs were each inspired by a painting. Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" drew inspiration from Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist who's life and work inspired the Salma Hayek movie Frida. Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" was inspired by Gottfried Helnwein's painting of the same name. OMD's "Night Cafe" takes inspiration from the painting that inspired Helnwein's, Edward Hopper's 1942 masterpiece "Nighthawks," and references seven of Hopper's other works as well.
2 - Led Zeppelin vs. Black Sabbath mashup? Yeah.
1 - "No More Words."
There you have it...Dice's first 12th Man recap...I like it! Can't wait for next Wednesday! Thanks for another wonderful night of Trivia On Deck!
-Dice
Seattle making the SuperBowl again is kinda a big deal for a lot of people here in the Northwest. Although officially a 49er fan (been some 'Niner love this week on some of our questions...), when my team isn't playing, I typically root for my favorite former-AFC team, the Seahawks. Especially when they're playing New England, who need to find a new team name because they're embarrassing true Patriots everywhere.
In honor of Seattle's renowned "12th Man" and the best sports bar in Portland, On Deck, I present Dice's special 12th-Man Edition of the Teams/Trivia/Tunes recap!
12 - 12th Man...12 Trivia teams. Coincidence? Dice thinks not! PRESTIGE WORLDWIDE (73) continued their On Deck success, landing the top spot in tonight's difficult Trivia contest. WET DREAM CATCHERS (72) returned to Last Call with a new team name but the same purpose...to be a Trivia nightmare to the competition. 5-SPOT (71) only missed three questions through regulation, but couldn't find the words for the art they needed in the halftime and final rounds. Falling flat at the finish, the C*** CUPCAKES (68) were looking sweet for awhile.
11 - "Crank It To 15!" is Dice's version of "Go Big or Go Home" and several teams took a page out of Dice's final round playbook tonight with max wagers. True to their name, the GOOEY DUCKS went "Omnia Extares" on the Final and slipped back into the murky Trivia waters. FARMERS ONLY DATE NIGHT would've had an easier time scoring in the barn than they did tonight. TBA never did figure out their team name, or did they? There is definitely NO SHAME in playing Trivia by yourself, but it starts to feel that way when you name your team that.
10 - Celebrity look-a-like MATT DAMON gambled away any chance of glory. CHODE TO JOY wins Dice's coveted "Best Team Name" honor. T'ES BÊTE OU QUOI? got lost in translation but Dice fancied the French! Possibly jinxing their namesake, DAME TIME left after they didn't come through in regulation.
9 - Question 9, our final first-round answer before the half, Nantucket, was also our Last Call "Hint of the Week." Be sure to visit www.lastcallusa.com every week for your hints...one of those is gonna be an answer. Dice was rather amused with his song selection... "New Age Girl" by Deadeye Dick.
8 - Jalousie windows are also known as louvre windows and consist of parallel glass panes mounted in a track system that allows the windows to be open or shut in unison maximising airflow. The design was popular in milder climates through the mid-20th Century, but was replaced by air conditioning and the more common sash and sliding windows seen today.
7 - Dice dropped The 5.6.7.8's "Woo Hoo" for our candy question. Kit Kat is wildly popular in Japan, in part due to it's name being similar to the Japanese phrase, "kitto katsu," which translates to "you'll surely win." Available in several flavors, click HERE to read an awesome review of a $68+ Japanese Kit Kat Sampler Pack! No seriously...click HERE for that review...before you drop the $150 on all the Japanese candy you'll order!
6 - A Trivial Pursuit question at Trivia?!? "The Warrior" from Scandal featuring Patty Smyth?!? So much yes.
5 - "Europa" by Globus.
4 - Did you know that tetraphobia is the fear of the number 4? Most common in China and Asia, the superstition is due to the similarity of the Chinese words for the number four and death. Tetraphobia far surpasses the Western "triskaidekaphobia" (fear of the number 13), so much so that even mentioning the number four is discouraged. Buildings and elevators in Asia are frequently designed skipping the fourth floor. As you may have guessed, April 4th is the equivalent of our Friday the 13th if we had a 13th month.
3 - Inspired by the question, our halftime menage-a-tois of songs were each inspired by a painting. Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" drew inspiration from Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist who's life and work inspired the Salma Hayek movie Frida. Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" was inspired by Gottfried Helnwein's painting of the same name. OMD's "Night Cafe" takes inspiration from the painting that inspired Helnwein's, Edward Hopper's 1942 masterpiece "Nighthawks," and references seven of Hopper's other works as well.
2 - Led Zeppelin vs. Black Sabbath mashup? Yeah.
1 - "No More Words."
There you have it...Dice's first 12th Man recap...I like it! Can't wait for next Wednesday! Thanks for another wonderful night of Trivia On Deck!
-Dice
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
1.20.15 Cider Mill Teams/Trivia/Tunes Recap
1.20.15 Cider Mill Trivia
TEAMS: VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (74) put the pedal to the metal in the final round to put away the competition. CHIMP N' IT (72), our leaders through regulation, lost at the checkered flag as they ran out of gas in the final round. FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (68) were slow off the line, scoring only a single point in the first round, but nearly pulled out the win with a near perfect second-half.
AT LEAST WE'RE NOT LAST (60) weren't. The Cider Mill's Trivia team with a soccer problem, GOAL DIGGERS (51) dressed the part, but their final shot missed wide dropping them from the money. KOI CLAMS made several splashes, but ultimately saw their hopes go down the drain. Newbs to Dice's twisted brand of Trivia, THE COITUS MASSACRE got off to a rough start, but figured it out at the end. TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES could have used a lucky rabbit's foot in the 4th round. The JABRONIS possibly predicted their own finish.
TRIVIA: As "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" played, several teams struggled to solve that galena is the primary ore of the elemental metal lead. Galena is the natural mineral form of lead sulfide and is abundantly found in deposits all over the world. In the United States, galena is the official state mineral of both Missouri and Wisconsin due to the large deposits located there. Galena deposits occasionally contain 1 to 2% silver, a byproduct which has significantly greater value than the ore and there are several notable galena mining operations primarily used to extract the silver within. Lead-acid batteries are the main use of lead today, but significant quantities are used for making lead sheets and, of course, in bullets and shot.
B-TUNES: Dice probably should have played some B.B. King... Instead, Dice busted out: Band of Horses, The Beatles, Better Than Ezra, Blue Swede, Bruno Mars, (Eric) Burdon & War, (George) Baker Selection, (David) Bowie, (Fall Out) Boy, (Grizzly) Bear, and (Third Eye) Blind. "Banana Pancakes" and the previously mentioned "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" continued the inadvertently "B"-themed music selections.
Thanks for a great show Cider Mill! See you next Tuesday!
-Dice
TEAMS: VAN DE GRAF & THE GENERATORS (74) put the pedal to the metal in the final round to put away the competition. CHIMP N' IT (72), our leaders through regulation, lost at the checkered flag as they ran out of gas in the final round. FEMBOTS HAVE FEELINGS TOO (68) were slow off the line, scoring only a single point in the first round, but nearly pulled out the win with a near perfect second-half.
AT LEAST WE'RE NOT LAST (60) weren't. The Cider Mill's Trivia team with a soccer problem, GOAL DIGGERS (51) dressed the part, but their final shot missed wide dropping them from the money. KOI CLAMS made several splashes, but ultimately saw their hopes go down the drain. Newbs to Dice's twisted brand of Trivia, THE COITUS MASSACRE got off to a rough start, but figured it out at the end. TRIGGER HAPPY BUNNIES could have used a lucky rabbit's foot in the 4th round. The JABRONIS possibly predicted their own finish.
TRIVIA: As "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" played, several teams struggled to solve that galena is the primary ore of the elemental metal lead. Galena is the natural mineral form of lead sulfide and is abundantly found in deposits all over the world. In the United States, galena is the official state mineral of both Missouri and Wisconsin due to the large deposits located there. Galena deposits occasionally contain 1 to 2% silver, a byproduct which has significantly greater value than the ore and there are several notable galena mining operations primarily used to extract the silver within. Lead-acid batteries are the main use of lead today, but significant quantities are used for making lead sheets and, of course, in bullets and shot.
B-TUNES: Dice probably should have played some B.B. King... Instead, Dice busted out: Band of Horses, The Beatles, Better Than Ezra, Blue Swede, Bruno Mars, (Eric) Burdon & War, (George) Baker Selection, (David) Bowie, (Fall Out) Boy, (Grizzly) Bear, and (Third Eye) Blind. "Banana Pancakes" and the previously mentioned "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" continued the inadvertently "B"-themed music selections.
Thanks for a great show Cider Mill! See you next Tuesday!
-Dice
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