quiz night
Fact: I love quizzes. Any game where my usually-useless knowledge of obscure, D-list pop stars, reality TV and generally trashy celebrity gossip comes into play is more than okay by me! On Thursday night, I was part of an expert group of quizzers who took out 2nd and 3rd place at the Loft’s weekly quiz night. (I know, I know, 2nd and 3rd does not equal 1st, but we did take home 2 prizes, so we were pretty pleased. AND we were leading for the first 4 rounds, until the -very- difficult musical round threw us out of contention for the top spot. AND it was our debut game… AND… I think that’s enough justification for one blog entry!)
I will admit that I can get quite serious (and competitive) during a quiz game. But why not? It’s the only sport I play! Approaching a quiz night like it’s an Olympic event might seem like overkill, but trust me, it’s the best way to go! My team prepared like any sporting team would for a big game: we strategically chose our team members (selecting a wide range of areas of expertise across the team), trained before the match (spontaneous geography and music trivia questions to get us thinking quickly), dressed in our team uniform (an assortment of studious-looking blazers, of course) and hit the field, as it were.
Now, here’s something many amateur quiz-attendees don’t realise: the intimidation of other teams is an important strategy on a quiz night. The more intelligent your team looks, the more nervous the other teams get… which works in your favour. So, make like the top-quizzers do and look the part on the night. How to? First of all, slip on your most scholarly blazer (elbow patches are a plus, but not essential):
Limedrop blazer, $295
Add a brooch with a collegiate vibe: a crest of some sort is quite convincing:
Proverb rabbit brooches, $45 each
Make sure you wear your most academic pair of glasses. You don’t wear glasses? Don’t worry! These clear-lensed versions will help you get the other teams second-guessing their ability to take out your obviously-super-intelligent posse:
Clear lens specs, $55
Then strap on a good watch: time may be of the essence in order to pull off the win! A timepiece with a built-in calculator is that much more helpful (in case of mathematics-related questions!):
Casio databank watches, $145 each
Finally, make sure you’re carrying some extra writing utensils. These recycled newspaper pencils should do the trick- just make sure you sharpen them before the match! Woe be to the quizzer who loses a point because their pen stopped working!
Eco Party Mearry recycled newspaper pencils, $6 for 2 pack, $12 for 5 pack
With the right mindset and equipment, you’re halfway to a quizzing victory! The other part (brainpower) is something you’ll have to work on yourselves, I’m afraid. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, drop by the Little Creature’s Loft on Thursday night for some healthy cortex-based competition: but beware, my team will be back, and this time we’re taking no prisoners in our bid for first place!
Anna xx
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