REJECTED SLOW TRAIN TRIVIA TOPICS
By: Joanna Clubsport, Contributor
BULGARIA AT THE OLYMPICS
Who was Stoyanka Kurbatova-Gruicheva’s partner when she won gold in the 1976 coxless pairs rowing event?
In which boxing category did Angel Angelov win silver in 1972?
How long did it take Tsvetalevelina Lyubovinkovinski to complete the short track speed skating event in 1980?
What year did Yvelgnystoyanivan Vaginovichev medal in both Greco-Roman light heavyweight wrestling and the unpaired doubles 500 meter kayak triathlon?
We love your passion, but we’re just not sure this topic qualifies as common knowledge. For instance, we think it’s great that Slavcho Chervenkov won silver in wrestling, but aren’t sure whether enough people will be aware of his post-Olympics career to merit seven questions on it. Also, we’re a little worried that you made some of these names and events up. We’ve never heard of discus triple pole jump throwing, but are willing to be proven wrong!
SIGNS OF THE COMING APOCALYPSE
True or false: And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him.
True or false: And the Lord saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is soon at hand.
True or false: And the Lord saith unto me, When thine Azzie’s mobile order taketh over an hour’s time to be ready, then shall thou know the time is at hand.
True or false: And the Lord addeth, when the upcharge surpasseth $2.00, then my holy rage shall be unleashed, and cursed shall those AVI execs be who decreed such a thing.
Thanks for your idea! After lots of thought, we’ve decided it’s best not to feature this one. We sympathize with your indignation, but are a little concerned trivia-goers might be disturbed by your later implications that Dua Lipa is the Whore of Babylon. Plus, along with Azzies mobile ordering, you’ve included “Decaf not having any Tuscan Chicken Ciabattas when I want them,” and “It being kind of cold outside today” as indications that the end is nigh: not sure whether this has theological backing.
CHARLES RICHTER
What year was Charles Richter born, and do you think if we’d been alive at the same time he would’ve been interested in me? Answer yes or no.
Charles Richter published what would become the Richter earthquake scaling system in 1935, a massive contribution to seismology. Wouldn’t you say that’s kind of sexy? Just a little?
True or false: Charles Richter’s work was imperative in saving lives during the 1971 San Fernando earthquake, which is heroic and honestly, attractive.
Please compose a fourteen-line ode to Charles Richter. The team with the best poem will win double points.
Hey! So, we looked up a photo of Charles Richter and we’re really confused and mildly disturbed! We think it’s amazing that you’re putting a spotlight on a notable physicist, but maybe focus more on the earthquake aspect next time. Also, we aren’t certain about the appropriateness of having an entire round focused on the nudist colonies he apparently went to with his wife. Would love to see less from you.
