In light of the DNC and all the other politics, I’ve decided to create something fun this week. Below are five reasons and supporting GIFs (everybody loves GIFs!) as to why I like to play trivia. Enjoy!
1. It’s fun.
Socializing with my mom and friend's parents has become something I look forward to on a weekly basis. Generally we play on Tuesdays, so my latest article becomes a topic of discussion. The conversations are always enjoyable, even if I get asked for the umpteenth time whether or not I’ve watched “Good Will Hunting” since last week’s trivia.
2. There’s food.
Disclaimer: I don’t eat wings in the same manner as Ronald Weasley. I try my best to make 10 wings last two hours. With trivia comes food, and food is good. Food is always good. Food is even better when it’s free because you’re using the gift certificate you won playing trivia last time.
3. I learn things.
And I don't even have to open a textbook! Sometimes these “things” are useless facts I’ll never need to use again in my life but are still interesting to know. I also learn that my mother already knows a lot of such useless information. Useless or not, it helps us accurately answer questions and earn points!
4. I feel smart (sometimes).
I like to think I’m smarter than a fifth grader, but when questions about presidents or geography come up, I tend to think otherwise. Our team has had plenty of laughs over my presidential confusion. “Wait, I thought Nixon was before JFK?” But not to worry, folks … I passed the AP U.S. History test in 11th grade. I am able to redeem myself. I once knew that “Pepperidge Farm” was the answer to a question when no one else did. Of course, that just stems from my love for Goldfish.
5. Song requests!
(Speaking of "Good Will Hunting.")
The music between questions makes me want to dance in my seat like Matt Damon until I remember that our team hasn’t yet turned in an answer. This isn’t always true (here’s looking at you, Bieber requesters), but for the most part it is. Someone always seems to request Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke.” For the longest time, I only had a little bit of it stuck in my head and it wasn’t enough to figure out what the song was. Agonizing.
I know I’m not the most valuable asset on the team, but “Just The Two of Us + 3” wouldn’t be the same without me!
