# Seattle Doper Trivia -- the 2005 thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 4, 2005, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079 "2005-01-04T20:24:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 22
**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:** [December 6, 2005, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/421 "2005-12-06T21:32:55Z")
I will not attend tonight. I blame overtime. ---
**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:** [December 6, 2005, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/422 "2005-12-06T21:48:24Z")
All 4 Google ads are for fencing materials (one specifically mentions picket fences). 🆒 I’m going to a matinee of the Potter movie this afternoon, but I’d be available for trivia in the evening. But I won’t be the early bird that catches the good table. Tonight will be the last smoking Tuesday before the ban comes into effect on Thursday. I hope that if anyone is going, they’ll post soon. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to look at the board after 2:30. ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2005, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/423 "2005-12-06T22:21:01Z")
We’re not in, sorry. Xmas stuff to get ready for. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2005, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/424 "2005-12-07T01:55:58Z")
And hey, let’s make it a two-headed hat trick! Me no available neither! Next Tuesday I’m in rehearsal, so maybe Irish Emigrant on Monday? ---
**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:** [December 12, 2005, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/425 "2005-12-12T18:11:26Z")
So, what’s the group think? Should we trivia today for **Cervaise** ’s sake, or will we plan for tomorrow? I’m available both days, though I’m really only interested in doing one or the other, of course. I’ll follow whatever the cool kids decide. ---
**Author:** ![inkysplotchy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/2bfe46/32.png) [@inkysplotchy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkysplotchy)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/426 "2005-12-12T19:36:51Z")
I could go either way. Not sure **Interrobang** will be back from his trip to join in tonight. I seem to recall mention of trivia on Tuesday by him, but I’m sure he’ll be on sometime today. ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/427 "2005-12-12T23:57:00Z")
I’m in tonight – I’ll check back after work to see if we have critical mass… or whatever. ---
**Author:** ![inkysplotchy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/2bfe46/32.png) [@inkysplotchy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkysplotchy)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/428 "2005-12-13T01:21:17Z")
Shall we plan on a three person team, or should we just forgo proving how much we don’t know? ---
**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:** [December 13, 2005, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/429 "2005-12-13T01:30:36Z")
Okay, I’m declaring for tonight. I’ll be at the Emigrant by about 6:30, in time to get some of that cheap happy hour food. I hope to see some of the not-yet-posted crowd there, as well as us three. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/430 "2005-12-13T01:49:22Z")
If anyone’s still reading, I’ll be there, between 7:30 and 8:00. ---
**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:** [December 13, 2005, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/431 "2005-12-13T18:56:26Z")
Hope it went well last night. We got home from SeaTac about 7:30, so last night was not a real possibility. And I developed a cold while on vacation, so while I’d love to sample a smoke-free George & Dragon, tonight is not an option for me, either. Next week, Smurftopia. ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/432 "2005-12-13T20:06:43Z")
Crap, missed this yesterday. Tonight, unfortunately, we’ll be babysitting my sister’s li’l anklebiters, and next week we’ll be down in Florida, being entertained by my in-laws. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/433 "2005-12-13T23:46:35Z")
> [@Interrobang!?](#): > > Hope it went well last night. Smurfilingus was once again triumphant in the bingo round, though we came up short overall (second place, with one five-point question in the final found tipping the balance). When we split the bingo pot, we each walked away with… …Wait for it… Seven dollars and fifty cents! Woot! I used it as a down payment on a fancy Starbuck’s beverage. Don’t know how the others spent their newfound riches, but there you go. ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/434 "2005-12-14T06:06:27Z")
Well, I figure I netted $0.50: $5.00 for the cider, including tip, and $2.00 for the entry to the game, so I made 50 cents and had fun! Yay! I think next Monday works for me. ---
**Author:** ![inkysplotchy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/2bfe46/32.png) [@inkysplotchy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkysplotchy)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2005, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/435 "2005-12-19T22:38:36Z")
Are we triviaing today, or is everyone too stressed with holiday cheer? I’m free to go either night. ---
**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:** [December 19, 2005, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/436 "2005-12-19T22:46:31Z")
I’m not available tonight – PEPS. I can do the G&D tomorrow night, though. Next week and the week after, though, I can do either Monday or Tuesday, unless people are just giving up for the holiday season entirely. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2005, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/437 "2005-12-20T00:08:16Z")
I’m not available tonight. Tomorrow’s 50-50 depending on what time I get out of work (we’re training a new guy). I’m up for quizzing over the holidays, depending on everyone else’s schedule. ---
**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:** [December 20, 2005, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/438 "2005-12-20T06:14:41Z")
Tuesday is Christmas chez **Thorp** , and Wednesday we’re getting on a plane. Happy Holidays to all. ---
**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:** [December 20, 2005, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/439 "2005-12-20T18:03:19Z")
I’m game, but if it’s not looking likely, I can do some second-to-last-minute Christmas shopping instead. Also, we need to decide what next year’s thread is going to be called. I think title should be more funny. ---
**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:** [December 20, 2005, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079/440 "2005-12-20T18:11:00Z")
> [@Interrobang!?](#): > > I’m game, but if it’s not looking likely, I can do some second-to-last-minute Christmas shopping instead. > > Also, we need to decide what next year’s thread is going to be called. I think title should be more funny. I’ve got a feeling any Smurf-pun we work in will seem like a really weak joke by MLK’s birthday. I’m going to have to opt for the second-to-last-minute shopping. See you all next week, I hope. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079.md?page=21) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-the-2005-thread/283079.md?page=23)