Friday, October 31, 2008

Finally its (almost) over!!!!!!!

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!



And down the stretch they come!!! By the time I update this blog next, we will have a new president and a new path for the country for the next four years.



May the best man win (btw, I am aware their are female presidential candidates on the ballot but....I digress).



Regardless, it is important to get your two cents in and vote!! I know the lines are long but I feeel it is worth the wait. I voted Wednesday, waited about an hour (not bad), and cast my opinion on how the next four years should go in this country. With that said...GO NADER!!!

(I kid I kid).



It was another great week for the BTS! I hope all had fun and will continue to come and compete for trivia victory glory!!



Like i said last week, I am always looking for ways to keep the show fresh therefore I decided to add a "Who Dat?" question to each round. I have also decided to mix and match the music that is played during the game. I posted a poll on both subjects and will continue to check it throughout the week and see how it goes. Much like the presidential election, it is too early to call so for those who voted..thanks!! For those who have not, cast your vote! The popular vote actually wins out here!!



As for this week's Big Trivia Show Team of the Week, I went with the flow and decided to make a "political decision". This week's recipiant(s) came in to Coasters a couple of weeks ago and played a heck of a game, finishing 3rd in our second game. However, the reason I am mentioning these guys is because of the impression they left on me while they were there. They we're all UCF students. We had a couple of future lawyers, poly sci's, and one member is studying to be a doctor. As impressive as that is, they were also split down the middle on who should be the next president of the United States. These guys were not shy on their opinions and each of their arguements were well presented and extremely eloquent and convincing for both sides.



Its people like this that excite me about our political system. Its good we don't agree on every single thing and that we have the right to have our opinions. There was only logic being discussed, not rumor or heresay. They all had their reasons and were well informed, much like each of you. They made me feel pretty good about the next generation who will fill the workforce over the next, well, four years.



It gives me great pleasure to announce that this weeks BTS Team of the Week is The Pathological Lawyers (pictured).



Thanks guys, you made this long election process much easier to take.



Now its time to acknowledge this weeks winners!!



First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!



Remember, we also do a round of Sports Trivia at Rivals at halftime of the Monday Night Football game! Test your football knowledge and win!!



Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/



And during the week!!



Monday at Rivals Sports Pub beginning at 7:30pm!!http://www.rivalssportsbarandgrille.com/



Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.http://www.smokeybones.com/



Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com



Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html



Monday @ Rivals one (3 round) game and a round of sports trivia ($20/$15/$10)



1st Place-- I can see Cuba from here

2nd Place-- Rivals Retards

3rd Place-- Big Blue Ones

Sports Challenge--1 round (10 Questions) $20 Winner Take All---

Mo, Larry and Curly (20 out of 20)



Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($25, $15, $10 both games)



1st Place-- All Proceeds to Palin's Wardrobe/Regeining team of the week

2nd Place-- I left the voting line after 2 1/2 Hours to play trivia/Blue Stripes

3rd Place-- Short Sale/Court, Brit, Josh, and Mark



Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)

1st Place--STFU

2nd Place-- Oprah's Minge

3rd Place--Only Me! JR E. Solo

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)

1st Place--Electile Dysfunction/I Peed in ur Pool

2nd Place-- I Peed in ur Pool/Sam Hain

3rd Place-- Crystal's Long-Legged Bitches/We Came in 3rd

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon--Legion of Doom

Tue-- Its Round 3, Don't be a Fish Taco

Thurs-- Puff and Stuff

Fri-- I LIke Beer



Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ!



Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week.



Example...Monday-first word, Tuesday-second word, etc.



Remember, if you solve that days word AND the five word sentence, I will give you one extra point. The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.



Remember, YOU CAN USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable) GOOD LUCK!!



This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...Who I voted for! I know you want to know so here it is...



Monday- +3 OTN'D

Tuesday-+3 MBLEA

Wednesday-+3 DAMATESN

I

Thursday--+3 DTVEO

Friday- +3 DRENA

_ _ _ I _ _ (+1)



Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!! Please No repeats!! Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again. Just let me know and I will give it to you!



Remember there is still time to sign up for the First Annual Trivia Cruise coming up in January.For more information...http://www.gameshowradio.net/our_first_ever_trivia_cruise-sign_up_now!



Congrats again to our Team of the Week...The Pathalogical Lawyers!!!



You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!



See you at the shows!!



GOOD TIMES



Steads

Monday, October 27, 2008

Happy Halloween Biggies!

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!

Time seems to be just flying by doesn't it? Halloween is upon us, the Presidential election will FINALLY be over soon, and before we know it, it'll be Thanksgiving. Like I said last week, this is my favorite time of year and judging by the poll I posted, it is for some of you as well. There is a chill in the air, that's for sure!

Things are rolling right along for the BTS and word is spreading! I know the economy is bad all around but Trivia seems to be a nice way to get away from it all. Our crowds have been steady and have not tapered off. For this, we are fortunate, thankful, and happy to be of service!

I am always looking for ways to keep the show fresh therefore I decided to add a "Who Dat?" question to each round. I have also decided to mix and match the music that is played during the game.

I will continue to tweak and try and remain open to new wrinkles and additions so PLEASE let me know if there is something you would like to see added and we'll give it a try!

Take the poll and let me know what you think of "Who Dat?" and the music. Majority rules with the BTS!

As for this week's Big Trivia Show Team of the Week, it was not a hard choice. This week's recipiant(s) discovered the show at Rivals on Monday nights and have been present at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill since we added them on Tuesday nights. They are a fun group but take their trivia seriously!! (That's a good thing by the way.)

I appeciate them for their loyality, effort, and dedication to the cause. They always have their Phraze That Payz, bring new people, and their bright smiling faces! Like so many others, they often use different names during game play but the faces are the same. You might recognize them as "Not Sure", "Better Half" or "Hamburger Phone" just to name three. However, in presentation of this award, I shall refer to them by the name I came to know them by.

Congratulations to The Pink Panthers! (pictured)

You are this week's BTS Team of the Week!!

Now its time to acknowledge this weeks winners!!

First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!

Remember, we also do a round of Sports Trivia at Rivals at halftime of the Monday Night Football game! Test your football knowledge and win!!

Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/

And during the week!!

Monday at Rivals Sports Pub beginning at 7:30pm!!http://www.rivalssportsbarandgrille.com/

Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.http://www.smokeybones.com/

Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com

Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html


Monday @ Rivals one (3 round) game and a round of sports trivia ($20/$15/$10)

1st Place--Traphouse
2nd Place--It Doesn't Matter
3rd Place-- Joe's Pizza

Sports Challenge--1 round (10 Questions) $20 Winner Take All---Team Jason 12 out of 20


Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($25, $15, $10 both games)

1st Place--Not Sure/All Proceeds go to keeping Billy Mays in Florida
2nd Place--All Proceeds go to early voting for Nader/LP Ranch
3rd Place--My Arms Are Tired from Beating Your Father/Hamburger Phone

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place--I Vote Forrrrrrrrrrrrrr Turd Sandwich
2nd Place--Slug Trail
3rd Place--First and Ten

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)

1st Place--I Peed in ur Pool/Average Joes
2nd Place--PhillyRays/I Peed In Your Pool
3rd Place--No Namers/Pathological Lawyers

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon--Go Donkey
Tue-- Bumps and Grinds
Thurs--Bumps and Grinds
Fri-- Phi-uck-yu

Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ!

Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week.

Example...Monday-first word, Tuesday-second word, etc.

Remember, if you solve that days word AND the five word sentence, I will give you one extra point. The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.

Remember, YOU CAN USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable) GOOD LUCK!!

This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...What else? Halloween!

Wouldn't it be cool to make a.......
Monday- DSAMTENA +3
Tuesday- IIVRAT+3
Wednesday-OSHT+3
Thursday--LEHLWOENA+3
Friday- UTOEMCS?+3
_ _ _ _ _ (+1)

Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!

Please No repeats!!

Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again. Just let me know and I will give it to you!

Remember there is still time to sign up for the First Annual Trivia Cruise coming up in January.

For more information...http://www.gameshowradio.net/our_first_ever_trivia_cruise-sign_up_now!

Congrats again to our Team of the Week...The Pink Panthers!!!

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!

See you at the shows!!

GOOD TIMES

Steads

Sunday, October 19, 2008

You know its Fall when......

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!

So, we start off this week's entry with a question...When do you know its Fall?

Obviously, the calandar gives us a pretty clear indication even if the weather may not always, but for me, Fall has come when.......

The World Series gets underway
The NFL starts to get interesting
The NBA preseason has begun
Halloween costumes and party plans are made
The temperature dips below 70 at night
Fall Festivals are in full swing
Even the mention of Thanksgiving is a pretty good indicator
Most of all.....I bought my first Christmas present for a family member this weekend.

That, for me, is when not only Fall is here, but Winter is knocking on the door as well. Now, I will NOT be putting my Christmas decorations up just yet, but I know the 90 degree days are gone (until at least March...please??), and the really fun time of year is upon us. Food, Gifts, Parties, Fall Festivals, you name it, its here! I don't know about you, but I love this time of year the most!

Alright, I am done over-sharing with you. Let's get to the good stuff!!!

I really admire those of you who not only show up week after week, but spread the good word of the Big Trivia Show to your friends and aquaintances. That is cool for many reasons. Not only do more people come and have fun, but then they tell people and the competition gets even better!

Holy Rich Devos!! It sounds like a Pyramid Scheme huh?

Well, if there was ever a scheme whose sole purpose was to get folks together, play a free game, win free prizes, and hang out with other like minded people who also love to compete and test their knowledge, then yes...its a pyramid scheme. I'm guilty as charged!!

That was a long way to go just to say our BIG Trivia Show Team of the Week is

The South Pole Elves! (pictured)

Week after week, they not only come and compete, but they bring a new face, who in turn, also brings a new face. We have many teams like this and none is greater than the other (don't want to cause B.T.S.TO.T.W envy), however, the teams that usually do this nice deed usually win a prize every week. That is what makes the Elves even that much cooler. They don't always win, but they always come to Gator's, and they always bring a newbie. They have not missed a Gator's Dockside Show and always have a great time! It is for these deeds, never unnoticed, that

I present you, The South Pole Elves, with this week's Big Trivia Show Team of the Week Honor!
Congrats and thank you!!

Now its time to pay props to this weeks winners!!

First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!!

Remember, we also do a round of Sports Trivia at Rivals at halftime of the Monday Night Football game! Test your football knowledge and win!!

Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Budweiser Happy Hour Trivia beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/

And during the week!!

Monday at Rivals Sports Pub beginning at 7:30pm!!http://www.rivalssportsbarandgrille.com/

Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.http://www.smokeybones.com/

Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com

Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html

Monday @ Rivals one (3 round) game and a round of sports trivia ($20/$15/$10)

1st Place--Curtis Puts the man in Steadman
2nd Place--Ramrod
3rd Place-- The Doctors

Sports Challenge--1 round (10 Questions) $20 Winner Take All
1st Place--Sloppy Seconds (16 out of 20)

Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($25, $15, $10 both games)

1st Place--All Proceeds Go to Charity/Better Half
2nd Place--Car Ramrod/Community Organizers
3rd Place--Better Half/Its the Great Pumpkin Head.... Henry Kissinger

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)

1st Place--South Pole Elves
2nd Place--Don't Taunt the Cassowary
3rd Place--I Love.....Lamp

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)

1st Place--I Peed in ur Pool/I Peed in ur Pool
2nd Place--We Drank Joe's Six Pack/Suck it Betty
3rd Place--Winter Long/In Your face

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon--I'm in the Business of Learning, and Business is Bad
Tue-- Its Round 3, Don't Be a Pussy
Thurs--Sometimes, a little Drain Bamage can help!
Fri-- Yahtezee

Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ!Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week. Example...Monday-first wordTuesday-second word, etc.Remember, if you solve that days word AND the five word sentence, I will give you one extra point. The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.

Remember, YOU CAN NOW USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable)
GOOD LUCK!!

This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...Fall is Here!!

Monday- ROBCETO +3
Tuesday- VMBEENOR+3
Wednesday-IMGLACA+3
Thursday--TUMUNA+3
Friday- NMTSOH+3_ _ _ _ _ (+1)


Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!

Please No repeats!! Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again.

Just let me know and I will give it to you!

Remember to sign up for the First Annual Trivia Cruise coming up in January.

For more information...http://www.gameshowradio.net/our_first_ever_trivia_cruise-sign_up_now!

Also, I want Your Team's BIOS!!! Just a little backround on your team like members names, what song you want when/if you win, appoximate ages, what you do for a living, and a couple of fun facts. Its not required, just thought it would be something cool to add to the blog. Email me at damon3825@hotmail.com and I will add the Bios on the Blog!!

Congrats again to our Team of the Week...South Pole Elves!!!

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!
See you at the shows!!

GOOD TIMES

Steads

Monday, October 13, 2008

I am not a member of ACORN. I swear!!

Hello New Biggies and Loyal Players of the Big Trivia Show!

What a week huh? The Dow continues its yo yo tendencies, McCain and Obama continue to sling mud, and the federally financed left leaning group ACORN is in the news for trying to sign up homeless people to vote.....NUMEROUS TIMES.

That's ballzie...stupid...but ballzie.

Well, at least you have the BIG Trivia Show to take your mind off of such things right?

I want to start this weeks ramblings by giving a special thank you to those teams who come to more than one show. I realize most cannot due to schedules and life in general. Trust me, I get that!

However, for those who have been able to come to multiple shows, I want to say it really has meant a great deal to me. More so, it shows our host venues just how much fun this game is to so many. It confirms to them that they have made a wise decision not just on bringing me in, but that it is you that truly make the BIG Trivia Show fun!! Trust me, your enthusiasm makes others excited too. In turn, they come back week after week and it benefits everyone.

So, This weeks BIG Trivia Show's BIG Team of the Week goes to ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!

That's right, whether you've won or not, it is your dedication that keeps the BTS going and for that, I want to say THANK YOU!!!!!

Now its time to pay props to this weeks winners!!

First, here is where you can catch the BIG Trivia Show every weekday!! Remember, we also do a round of Sports Trivia at Rivals at halftime of the Monday Night Football game! Test your football knowledge and win!!

Monday-Tue-Thur-Fri at Copper Rocket for Happy Hour beginning at 5:30!!http://www.copperrocketpub.com/

And during the week!!

Monday at Rivals Sports Pub beginning at 7:30pm!!http://www.rivalssportsbarandgrille.com/

Tuesdays at Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill Waterford Lakes starting at 7:30pm.
http://www.smokeybones.com/

Wednesdays at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary (Lake Mary Blvd right past Lake Emma)http://www.gatorsdockside.com/

Thursdays at Coasters Sports Pub inside Boarwalk Bowl for two exciting 3 round games beginning at 9pm!!
www.alomabowlingcenters.com/boardwalkbowl.html

Monday @ Rivals one (3 round) game and a round of sports trivia ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place--I'm so Tired, I Can Barely Think
2nd Place--AA is for Quitters
3rd Place-- What can Brown do for you?

Sports Challenge--1 round (10 Questions) $20 Winner Take All
1st Place--Jason Uhing 13 out of 20

Tuesday @ Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill 2 Games ($25, $15, $10 both games)
1st Place--All Proceeds Go to Jail * (Won Tie Breaker)/Bay Sox
2nd Place--Bay Sox/Rivals was too hard, so we came here
3rd Place--Effin Rage/All Proceeds Go To Joe Six pack

Wednesday @ Gators Dockside Lake Mary 1 Game ($20/$15/$10)
1st Place--Who Wants A Mustache Ride?
2nd Place--Bar Fly's
3rd Place--I Want Free Beer *(Won Tie-Breaker)

Thursday @ Coasters Sports Pub (inside Boardwalk Bowl) 2 Games ($25/$15/$10)
1st Place--Bay Sox/Suck it Snagglepuss
2nd Place--Suck it Trebek/I Peed in ur Pool
3rd Place--Shock Top* (Won Tie Breaker)/Winter Long

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday @ Copper Rocket 1 Game winner take all! ($15)

Mon--I Like Beer *(Won Tie Breaker)
Tue-- Go Donkey
Thurs--Griff
Fri--Loud and Sassy *(Won Tie Breaker)

Now, for this week's JUMBLE PHRAZE THAT PAYZ!

Each word in this five word jumble will be worth three points with each word corresponding for a day of the week. Example...
Monday-first word
Tuesday-second word, etc.

Remember, if you solve that days word AND the five word sentence, I will give you one extra point. The Phraze will be added to your final overall score.

Remember, YOU CAN NOW USE THE PHRAZE ONCE PER GAME (if applicable)

GOOD LUCK!!

This week's Phraze That Payz Theme ...DOW(n) DOOBIE DOO DOW(n) DOW(n)

Monday- AKMRTE +3
Tuesday- NSDDWOLEI+3
Wednesday-VDRPOEIS+3
Thursday--TTEIMSENVN+3
Friday- ESSALT+3
_ _ _ _ _ (+1)

Also, any new person you bring will earn you ONE EXTRA POINT PER NEW PERSON!!No repeats!! Once they are new, they cannot be used as new again.
Just let me know and I will give it to you!

Remember to sign up for the First Annual Trivia Cruise coming up in January.

For more information...http://www.gameshowradio.net/our_first_ever_trivia_cruise-sign_up_now!

Also, I want Your Team's BIOS!!! Just a little backround on your team like members names, what song you want when/if you win, appoximate ages, what you do for a living, and a couple of fun facts. Its not required, just thought it would be something cool to add to the blog. Email me at damon3825@hotmail.com and I will add the Bios on the Blog!!

Congrats again to our Team of the Week...ALL OF YOU!!!

You thought last week was great, just wait til this week!!

See you at the shows!!

GOOD TIMES

Steads