The 3 Amigos vs. Shash – The Pop Culture Throwdown
July 29, 2006
If you read my blog frequently, you know that I have been watching The World Series of Pop Culture on VH-1. You may also know that I took the online test to become a contestant on the show. I didn’t get picked, which one could argue that I know so much that they felt I had an unfair advantage; or so many people applied, I got swept under the rug. Either way, I’m not on it, and I should be.
The point that I could have been a threat was brought into even sharper focus these past few weeks, as we have played along with the show, pausing right after the question is read so we can answer it or think about it for a few minutes like they get to. We even call time if the person answering takes too long so the other team can steal if they know the answer.
It started out as a friendly game. The Hubby against Me. He got whipped, so he decided to call for backup. My brother Arns was called in and it was the two of them against me. Still, smoking occurred. To their credit, there were a few categories I did struggle with, and some categories ended in a tie, but inevitably it was I who emerged triumphant overall, and I would try really hard not to rub it in their faces; but it was difficult. A few questions they said my other brother would have known; and they needed HIM on their team for further assistance. I felt that they all should know better than to try to best me; so I agreed that they could go 3 against me.
Now, the game ain’t so friendly. There’s trash talking. There’s high-fives when a question is stolen (me high fiving my kids, since it’s only me on my team), the guys screaming like a girl when I guess an answer that they think I have no chance in hell of getting (Harry and the Hendersons…right, guys?); and back slaps when the sports questions come on, because those are my weak spots. (I, unlike The Hubby, do not watch ESPN all day. Sorry. I just can’t do it) It’s ugly, but loads of fun.
We laugh, we cheer, we forget the Depeche Mode album name that has the song “Personal Jesus” on it (Violator). We remember some obscure movies. We bond.
But I still kick their butts every week. Just like a good little sister and wife should.
Also, I just wanted to say that I’m feeling better today. The ring is off being fixed, my face isn’t as swollen, I ordered a new shirt from JCrew, and I’m going to lunch next week with La. I’m just sad that I’m not at BlogHer, but I plan on being there next year!
Have a great weekend!
July 31st, 2006 at 6:51 pm
I got your virtual hug and gave it back this weekend! You were missed.
Next year, Chicago. Plan now.
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July 31st, 2006 at 11:07 pm
It sounds like we all missed out a ton this year at BlogHer. We’ll be there next year!!
(Oh, and I’ve also been watching. But I’m not as good as you are!)
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