QUIZ RECAP
I admit, it's seductive - the reverence, veneration and approbation that is typically given to those of us who have attained the rank of Quizmaster at King Trivia. You get used to it pretty quick.
You see, most right-thinking quizinators look upon their quizmasters as they would an exalted and admired member of an elite group, not unlike a university professor; a research scientist; a medical professional, high office holder or spiritual leader.
They revere quizmasters in this way because they know that an applicant must endure rigorous years of physical and mental training to earn the robes and scepter. This training includes years of apprenticeship, rigorous study, and a grueling barefoot hike to the mountaintops of Tibet to meet and commune with the highest among us, the "Blessed One" whom we call Joshua.
The United States Marine Corps uses the easier portions of our training regimen to prepare special forces soldiers.
The reverence most KT quiz participants feel for their quizmasters might accurately be described as awe. When they approach their quizmasters with a question or an answer sheet, they do so slowly, respectfully, with head bowed. They speak in hushed tones and generally behave in a manner that communicates to any and all that they are in the presence of an almost God-like figure.
Most. I said "most." But not everyone. What I'm describing here never happens at The Famous on Brand in Glendale. In fact, it's just the opposite! The folks here are downright abusive to this quizmaster! The Blanches calling him names! Because Jeopardy Won't Let Us Drink throws broken KT pens and wet paper towels at me. And The Bad News Barristers make disparaging remarks about my haircut, robes and scepter!
(Yes, I carry a scepter! An especially large, bejeweled scepter! Hey! I earned that scepter, and no, I AM NOT "compensating for something" Kendall!)
These people scare me very much, the folks who quiz at the Famous. If I misspeak or mispronounce a word (which hardly ever happens, really) there is derision and mockery! Look at the photos of the regulars at The Famous. You can see it on their faces! This is a tough crowd. Mean and antagonistic!
Come see for yourself! It's outrageous! And delightful.
See you next week!
