# Pub Trivia in Seattle 2006: Electric Boogaloo **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 2, 2006, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101 "2006-01-02T18:42:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Interrobang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/interrobang/32/17463_2.png) [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2006, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/1 "2006-01-02T18:42:40Z")
New year, new thread, new ambitions. Here’s the rundown, if you’re not familiar: a ragtag group of Seattle Dopers meets every week or so to play pub trivia at one of the local bars. Our most frequent haunts are the [George & Dragon](http://www.georgeanddragonpub.com/) in Fremont, which runs a quiz every Tuesday night, and the [Irish Emigrant](http://www.irishemigrant.net/) in the University District, which quizzes on Monday nights. We usually do one spot in a given week. We’re also open to other venues. Anyone is welcome to join us, though it’s a good idea to check in in this thread so we know to keep an eye out for you and you know where to go. Note: we usually lose. Not badly, but frequently. Be prepared to enjoy the food and company and forego tens of dollars in winnings. ---
**Author:** ![Interrobang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/interrobang/32/17463_2.png) [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/2 "2006-01-02T18:43:46Z")
What’s the plan for this week? Tonight at the Emigrant, tomorrow at the G&D, or nothing? I’m up for either, as is **inkysplotchy** , who’s off the boards today. If we’re going to play tonight, I need to call and leave him a message. ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2006, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/3 "2006-01-02T19:39:46Z")
I’ll plan to come to the (smoke-free!) G&D on Tuesday, if others will be there. ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2006, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/4 "2006-01-02T19:41:22Z")
I’ll subscribe to this thread, too. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/5 "2006-01-03T05:56:20Z")
We’re back from sunny Florida and I’ve caught a cold. I think we’re up for tomorrow (smoke free better for the lungs, apparently), but I reserve the right to back out at the last second depending on how my nose feels. Happy New Year, all. ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/6 "2006-01-03T18:13:47Z")
I plan to be at the Knight and Lizard tonight. Hope to see you all there. ---
**Author:** ![Interrobang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/interrobang/32/17463_2.png) [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/7 "2006-01-03T21:56:09Z")
I should be there. I’ll even make sure I look everywhere for teammates so we don’t accidentally start two teams again. ---
**Author:** ![inkysplotchy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/2bfe46/32.png) [@inkysplotchy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkysplotchy)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/8 "2006-01-03T22:55:42Z")
Me and what’s left of my brain will be there tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Improvisor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/50afbb/32.png) [@Improvisor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improvisor)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/9 "2006-01-03T23:35:27Z")
Hello fellow Seattle-tonian-ites. There is also a Tuesday night trivia out at [Redhook Brewery](http://www.redhook.com/happs_forecasters1.htm) in Woodinville just to add it to the list of possible venues. From their website: “Tuesday Night Trivia It’s time to put on your thinking caps! Gather your neighbors… your friends… your co-workers for a fun night of laughs and entertainment and… A LOT OF TRIVIA! Team up with up to eight friends to answer trivia questions and win $35.00 for first place, $20.00 for second place and $15.00 for third place towards retail merchandise, food or beverages at Forecasters. Trivia nights happen every Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30. $3.00 pints / $9 pitchers during trivia. No cover.” I’ve checked out this thread in the past, and hopefully my wife and I will make it out this year. ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2006, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/10 "2006-01-03T23:49:54Z")
Damn. Looks like my previous post didn’t go through. Looks like the nose have it. My cold has bested me and I’ve gone home. It’s been some time since we’ve made it, and I’m starting to get annoyed at having to miss it. Best of luck. And **Improvisor** , we’ll look forward to seeing you! ---
**Author:** ![Interrobang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/interrobang/32/17463_2.png) [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2006, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/11 "2006-01-04T06:50:15Z")
**Electric Boogaloo** : 22 points. Winning team (Fremont Liberation Army): 30 points. Mood: glum. I’ve heard the Redhook trivia night is good, but you have to be there by 4:00 to get a table. I’m all for going, nonetheless. And of course you’re welcome to join in anytime, **Improvisor**. Also, I nominate [this](http://wordlust.blogspot.com/2006/01/clustersmurf.html) as our new permanent team name. ---
**Author:** ![Improvisor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/50afbb/32.png) [@Improvisor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improvisor)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2006, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/12 "2006-01-05T18:01:04Z")
Yeah, the couple times I’ve been to the Redhook night it is packed. Basically the whole bar is playing which fits maybe 150+ people (including standing room only). But they do have a good mix of pop-culture, history, science questions so you’re not answering questions like “Name Paris Hilton’s boyfriend” kind of stuff. There’s also some hard-core teams there too. Like teams that have 5 or 6-week winning streaks that show up, take it really seriously, and don’t drink beer… which is why my answers always get a bit more loose towards the end of the game. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2006, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/13 "2006-01-09T21:38:42Z")
Anyone planning on Irish Emigrant tonight? I’m up for it. ---
**Author:** ![E.Thorp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2006, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/14 "2006-01-09T21:51:06Z")
I can’t make it tonight, but will probably come to the G&D tomorrow. > [@Interrobang!?](#): > > Also, I nominate [this](http://wordlust.blogspot.com/2006/01/clustersmurf.html) as our new permanent team name. Second. ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2006, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/15 "2006-01-09T22:14:59Z")
I could do either. You all let me know what my plans are, and I’ll be there. ---
**Author:** ![Interrobang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/interrobang/32/17463_2.png) [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2006, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/16 "2006-01-09T22:31:28Z")
I’m off Mondays for the next couple of months – PEPS is back in session. I’m up for Tuesday this week, but if people want to do the IE tonight, I can skip the week. Or we can run two teams in two locations. Or whatever. ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2006, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/17 "2006-01-09T23:30:07Z")
We’re up for tomorrow night at the G&D. ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2006, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/18 "2006-01-10T02:55:38Z")
So, it looks like not tonight. I can’t make it tomorrow, but I might be able to make it next Monday. If not then, maybe in 2 weeks! ---
**Author:** ![Interrobang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/interrobang/32/17463_2.png) [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2006, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/19 "2006-01-10T18:34:02Z")
I am officially on the Maybe list for tonight, for reasons that rhyme with maybe and start with the letter b. That’s right – blaybe. At any rate, I may not know until evening, so you’ll likely know once I do or do not show up. ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2006, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101/20 "2006-01-10T18:35:02Z")
Guess we need a bump for tonight’s trivia. I’ll be there, it looks like others will be there. Anyone else want to chime in? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pub-trivia-in-seattle-2006-electric-boogaloo/338101.md?page=2)