I know I said the results would be posted last week, but here I am a week later for reasons that aren’t important. I will say, though, that allergies attacked me for about 24 hours, so that’s my alibi for one of the days.
Bottom line: I’m sorry to keep you waiting.
Just a heads up, I think this was the most strict I’ve ever been with my scoring. You have to earn the 5 points, I’m not going to hand them to you just because you gave an answer.
I was still pretty lenient, but I’m tightening things up going forward. This is your warning.
GENERAL COMMENTS
In the past, I have included your answers in the results post, so others would know what you said. I haven’t included them this time. Honestly, it’s too much work to aggregate 13 answers for 9 people. The amount of going back and forth from your post, to this post, is too time consuming to continue doing that.
Plus, it pushes the word count of this post to 2000-3000 words. I can’t do that anymore. Besides, I think most of you read each other’s answers anyway, so I’m not telling you anything new here.
I was surprised at how many people don’t want to dunk their head under the water to pick up their sunglasses at the bottom of the pool. I’m the same way. Even without dropping glasses, I never understood the whole, “dunk your head under” aspect of hanging out in a pool.
I find it uncomfortable when water rushes in both my ears. I find it hard to immediately open my eyes after going under water. I don’t know how others do it. Heck, it’s hard enough when sweat drips in my eyes.
Another thing: wrestling is not what some of you think it is. I was surprised by how many refused to answer that question.
No one said they enjoy eating ice cream sandwiches outside and I was disappointed.
Sally should set up shop somewhere else.
That’s enough out of me.
Here are the results to The Captain’s Quiz 8: Summer Side Up:
INTRODUCING THE QUIZ TAKERS
Monty – Monty’s Blahg
Ashley – Ashley French
Venus – MidLife Cat Lady
Sabrina – Not-so-teenage Witch
Bill – A Silly Place
rebbit7 – The Finicky Cynic
Aaron – The Confusing Middle
Renata – Buffalo Sauce Everywhere
SCORING
You will receive a standard score of 1, 3, or 5 points for each question. There are also hidden bonus points available, which will be revealed under each question.
Example of a score:
Name: Total Points (Standard Score + Hidden Bonus)
Paul: 7 (5 + 2)
THE 10 QUESTIONS
1. You are going camping at a campground for four days and three nights. Does this excite you, or fill you with dread? Explain.
+2 if you mention the washroom situation
+2 if you mention food
Monty: 3 (3 + 0 + 0)
Ashley: 7 (5 + 2 + 0)
T: 7 (3 + 2 + 2)
Venus: 9 (5 + 2 + 2)
Sabrina: 9 (5 + 2 + 2)
Bill: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
rebbit7: 7 (5 + 2 + 0)
Aaron: 3 (3 + 0 + 0)
Renata: 7 (5 + 2 + 0)
2. They say that, “Sally sells seashells by the seashore”. How much money do you think Sally makes on a Saturday in July, and do you think her business should be set up elsewhere?
+2 if $500 or over
+2 if Sally should set up elsewhere
Monty: 7 (5 + 2 + 0)
Ashley: 6 (5 + 1 + 0)
T: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
Venus: 5 (3 + 0 + 2)
Sabrina: 3 (3 + 0)
Bill: 7 (5 + 0 + 2)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 2 + 0)
Aaron: 3 (3 + 0 + 0)
Renata: 7 (5 + 0 + 2)
3. The ideal temperature for sleep is approximately 18°C (65°F). What are five tips you have for staying cool while sleeping?
+2 if you say something I wasn’t expecting
Monty: 5 (5 + 0)
Ashley: 3 (3 + 0)
T: 7 (5 + 2)
Venus: 7 (5 + 2)
Sabrina: 5 (5 + 0)
Bill: 7 (5 + 2)
rebbit7: 7 (5 + 2)
Aaron: 7 (5 + 2)
Renata: 11 (5 + 6)
4. In Season 4 of The O.C., Summer Roberts adopts a pet rabbit and names her Pancakes. What animal would you adopt and what breakfast food would you name it after?
+2 if you name it French Toast
Monty: 5 (5 + 0)
Ashley: 5 (5 + 0)
T: 5 (5 + 0)
Venus: 1 (1 + 0)
Sabrina: 5 (5 + 0)
Bill: 5 (5 + 0)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 0)
Aaron: 5 (5 + 0)
Renata: 5 (5 + 0)
5. SummerSlam is an annual professional wrestling event produced by the WWE. Thinking of yourself as a wrestler, provide the following information: your wrestling name, your character traits, your catchphrase, and the name of your most devastating maneuver.
+2 if you sound intimidating
Monty: 7 (5 + 2)
Ashley: 1 (1 + 0)
T: 1 (1 + 0)
Venus: 3 (3 + 0)
Sabrina: 7 (5 + 2)
Bill: 5 (5 + 0)
rebbit7: 7 (5 + 2)
Aaron: 5 (5 + 0)
Renata: 7 (5 + 2)
6. What is a frozen dessert you enjoy eating outside? On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the messiest), how messy is it?
+2 if it’s an ice cream sandwich
+2 if it’s 8 or higher on the messy scale
Monty: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
Ashley: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
T: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
Venus: 7 (5 + 0 + 2)
Sabrina: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
Bill: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
Aaron: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
Renata: 5 (5 + 0 + 0)
7. You are standing in an above ground swimming pool and your sunglasses fall to the bottom. How do you retrieve them?
+2 if you use your feet to pick up the glasses
Monty: 7 (5 + 2)
Ashley: 5 (5 + 0)
T: 5 (5 + 0)
Venus: 3 (3 + 0)
Sabrina: 7 (5 + 2)
Bill: 7 (5 + 2)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 0)
Aaron: 7 (5 + 2)
Renata: 5 (5 + 0)
8. “Walking on Sunshine” is an upbeat song by Katrina And The Waves. What songs would be on your summer playlist?
+1 for each song I recognize
Monty: 6 (5 + 1)
Ashley: 3 (3 + 0)
T: 9 (5 + 4)
Venus: 9 (5 + 4)
Sabrina: 15 (5 + 10)
Bill: 15 (5 + 10)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 0)
Aaron: 16 (5 + 11)
Renata: 14 (5 + 9)
9. What are the pros and cons of patio dining?
+2 if you mention sweating as a con
Monty: 5 (5 + 0)
Ashley: 5 (5 + 0)
T: 5 (5 + 0)
Venus: 5 (5 + 0)
Sabrina: 5 (5 + 0)
Bill: 3 (3 + 0)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 0)
Aaron: 5 (5 + 0)
Renata: 7 (5 + 2)
10. What is a summer job you have had and how long did you remain friends/in-touch with your co-workers after the job ended?
+2 if 2 years or longer
Monty: 5 (5 + 0)
Ashley: 3 (3 + 0)
T: 5 (5 + 0)
Venus: 3 (3 + 0)
Sabrina: 7 (5 + 2)
Bill: 5 (5 + 0)
rebbit7: 5 (5 + 0)
Aaron: 5 (5 + 0)
Renata: 7 (5 + 2)
BONUS QUESTIONS
1. You have entered the food truck business. Tell me about your new venture and your strategy to dominate the market.
+1 for each detail
+10 if it’s a comprehensive plan
Monty: 2
Ashley: 6
T: 3
Venus: 5
Sabrina: 4
Bill: 1
rebbit7: 3
Aaron: 4
Renata: 20
2. You are going on a summer road trip and can take one person with you. It can be absolutely anyone. Tell me about the trip.
+1 for each detail
+10 if the person is someone you’ve never met
Monty: 4
Ashley: 8
T: 6
Venus: 5
Sabrina: 5
Bill: 4
rebbit7: 8
Aaron: 21
Renata: 15
3. What are some of your favourite summer memories?
+3 for each memory
Monty: 6
Ashley: 9
T: 15
Venus: 9
Sabrina: 18
Bill: 12
rebbit7: 6
Aaron: 12
Renata: 12
FINAL STANDINGS
Hidden Bonus Points are in parentheses. They will be the tie breaker.
1. Renata: 127 (25)
2. Aaron: 98 (15)
3. Sabrina: 95 (18)
4. Bill: 81 (16)
5. T: 78 (10)
6. rebbit7: 73 (8)
7. Venus: 71 (14)
8. Monty: 67 (7)
9. Ashley: 66 (3)
THE WINNER AND STILL CAPTAIN’S QUIZ CHAMPION, RENATA!
Renata remains undefeated in 2022. I am in shock. At first, I thought Sabrina had run away with it. And then the penultimate quiz I marked was Aaron’s, and I thought he finally squeaked out a victory.
BUT THEN, I graded Renata’s quiz at the very end and she blew everyone out of the water.
There should be a camera on me as I’m marking your quizzes because I’m in my seat freaking out whenever someone takes the lead from someone else. Such drama!
I am proud of all of you and appreciate your participation! I hope to see you all again in the future.
Until then, the reign of Renata continues!
ouch!! I’d argue for +2 on Sally earning more than $500 but then that would take me out of last place which is always a superior position to me if I gotta lose. If I’m gonna suck, I wanna really suck!
Fun as always, My Captain! Thanks for all the hard work in reviewing and scoring.
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Ahhh I swear I (my team of mathematic penguins) make this mistake at least once with every quiz. I have awarded you your rightfully earned 2 points. You will not finish last, whether you like it or not!
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Haha. I guess I earned it so I’ve gotta deal with it.
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WOOOOHOOOOOO!!! Thanks for another awesome quiz, Paul! As always, super fun to participate…even more fun to win 😜🙌
PS: I hope you had a lovely birthday 🥳
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Congratulations!! You earned it. Back-to-back champ…throw a parade for yourself this weekend or something.
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Yyyaaaayyyyy I was not surprised I didn’t make it into the top 3 this time, although it looks like I need to be scared of losing my “only person to have won 3 times” title *I’m keeping my eye on you Renata!*
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Things have gotten very interesting in the overall champions race.
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Haha yes they have!
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A fair result, and congrats Renata for doing it again!
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You had a very strong showing, Bill. Third most hidden bonus points.
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I got higher than I thought I was going to!! Haha, I thought I was going to get 0.
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A very respectable first attempt at the quiz!
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Ah, I didn’t do so well this time…but all the same, I’m very happy to have participated. The wait for the results was well-worth it!
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Yay, I wasn’t Last! I really thought this was going to last more than one round though…See what I did,there?
I really appreciate all the work you put in to this.
And Congratulations to Renata!
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