Can't stop addicted to the shindig
It's been said many times before, but it bears repeating. If you live in (or near) the Twin Cities and have any interest in politics, media, blogging, engaging conversation, and just plain fun, then you belong at Keegan's Irish Pub for Thursday night trivia. Keegan's has become the nexus for an ever expanding gathering of local bloggers, hobby columnists, mainstream media types, radical tax protesters, and assorted fans, hangers-on, and groupies (Saint Paul's fan club).
Last night was no different, and the assembled crew ran the gamut from wonks to chicks to Dogs. Three rookies also made their debut at Keegan's last night, with representatives from EckerNet, Psycmeistr's Ice Palace, and The Night Writer all on hand.
The Fraters trivia squad (aided by Sisyphus, the real brains behind the Nihilist In Golf Pants operation) once again restored order in the universe by reclaiming our rightful position as champions (although LearnedFoot would be appalled that we missed an Iron Maiden question). As always, we were magnanimous in victory with Saint Paul even going so far as presenting the dethroned defending champions with a sympathy card. It was a thoughtful and heartfelt gesture, which shows once again why we are regarded as champions of the people. We know that you only boo because you love.
Speaking of negative crowd response, last night was also a special night for Keegan's general manager and Thursday night trivia announcer, Marty Newton, who celebrated his forty-seventh birthday. With his youthful goatee and boyish gleam in his eye, you would swear that he's not a day over forty-three.
The really big news regarding Thursday night trivia at Keegan's is that Thursday March 10th has been officially designated as Fraters Trivia Night. That's right, Terry Keegan is tossing us the keys to the trivia contest (which hopefully also unlock Keegan's liquor closet) and we will be getting the behind the wheel with style. All questions will be written by us. All questions will be read by us. All answers will be corrected by us. And all losers will be mocked by (in that regard it will be like most Thursday nights).
If you've been thinking about coming to Keegan's for Thursday night trivia, you're gonna wanna mark March 10th on your calendar and plan to show up that night. Trivia starts at 8pm. Twenty-five questions. Teams of up to four people.
It is THE place to be and you never know just who might show up.
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