Let's Get Trivial, Trivial

WHAT: Second Semi-annual Hugh Hewitt Trivia Throwdown

WHERE: Keegan's Irish Pub in nordeast Minneapolis

WHEN: Friday August 25th at 9pm

WHY: Because

That's right kids, it's once again time to match wits (and khaki Dockers) with Hugh Hewitt and his squad of trivia tramps. This year, Hugh's lineup includes James Lileks, his producer Generalissimo Duane, and a special player to be named later. If Hugh tries to bring David Allen White back from his trip to Alaska we may have to file a protest, although the areas of Professor White's expertise aren't exactly what I would consider Terry Keegan's bailiwick (he thinks Macbeth is a single malt Scotch and his idea of classical music is The Chiffons).

The contest will be a little different this year in that only ten teams consisting of four players each will be allowed to participate. That's right only TEN. One of those teams will be Hugh's, one the fearsome Fraters foursome, and one composed of Captain Ed, Mitch Berg, and two yet-to-be-named equally follicly challenged individuals. Rumor has it that they will be sponsored by Hair Club for Men. That leaves seven spots open to you, the Joe Six Packs and Sally Housecoats of the public.

The competition will also be a fundraiser for Soldiers' Angels and each team will be required to kick in $100 toward the cause in order to play. This entry must be paid prior to the event. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards: a year's worth of trivia bragging rights.

If you are interested in fielding in a team, you must follow these steps to register:

1. Put together a team of four trivial minded people and come up with a catchy moniker. Like "The Scott Farcus Affair"

2. Send me an e-mail (rightwinger23@hotmail.com) with the name of your team, the name of each player, and indicate whether you want to pay with a check or through Pay Pal.

3. If you are one of the first six respondents, I'll confirm your registration.

Simple, ain't it?

But wait you say, I thought you said there were seven open spots? Yes, there are. After we fill the first six, we'll hold the last spot open for the highest bidder (min. bid $100). This is for a good cause after all and the more money we can raise for Soldiers Angels, the better.

If you're afraid of being trampled by the Four Horsemen of the Trivial Apocalypse (aka Team Fraters) or if mind games just aren't your bag, you still should come on down to Keegan's to watch the fun, enjoy a pint or two, and cheer your favorite squad on to victory.

Hugh: Generalissimo...are they booing me?

Generalissimo: Uh, no, they're saying "Hoo-gh! Hoo-gh!"