You’ve probably been informed that Kipper’s Trivia Night is leaving its home at Fred’s. In the constant quest to be Asheville’s best pub quiz, trivia night, bar battle, or whatever you want to call it, the time has come for us to find a bigger venue. Read more...
We’re heading to Broadway’s. All of you know it, most of you love it, and some of you even spend more time there then your actual apartment. Needless to say, last night was an epic battle, filled with emotional poignancy, as we ended our journey with Fred’s.
The quiz was anniversary style, with a new question from some of our favorite categories over the past year.
Jaws dropped, children cried, but it all lead up to a delicious thank you cake, and a thrilling victory by the Nutsack Draculas.
Kipper is going on vacation for the next week, and trivia will recommence on August 9th at our new venue, Broadway’s.
kipper’s trivia news:
Bring it on Asheville! Trivia News...
There’s so much to say! We haven’t had a chance to update this website in a few weeks. Let’s go through a recap:
1) Kipper’s Dad Hosted Trivia
2) We got all Patriotic the day after Independence Day by not doing any american themed rounds
3) We set yet ANOTHER attendance record, resulting in a winner’s purse of $150
And there’s SOOOO much else to talk about. Read more...
So here’s the big news, and we’re trying to stay as subtle about this as possible, but Kipper’s Trivia is moving to a bigger venue. After a month or so of negotiations, Broadway’s will be our new host. Some of you are extremely excited about this, others are a bit hesitant. I’m sure you have questions such as:
Isn’t Broadways a private club? If I’m not a member, will I have to pay a membership fee to play?
-Yes, broadways is a private club, and no you will not have to pay a membership fee to play. The standard $2 per person remains in effect, but you’ll also be getting a one day membership along with it. This was a major area of concern and I’m happy to say that it has been resolved in favor of our players.
Broadways doesn’t have much room downstairs, and there are no chairs upstairs, what’s the plan here bub?
-Broadway’s is purchasing tables and chairs solely for the purpose of hosting our trivia night. That’s how excited they are.
I really like Fred’s, did they piss you off?
-Never, they have been the most wonderful venue to host at yet. Deciding to change venues was extremely emotional, and we have nothing but love and respect for Arsenio, Frank, Mary, and Anthony, and the other wonderful people at Fred’s that made our time there such a pleasure.
When is this switch happening?
-The last trivia night at Fred’s will be July 19th. Kipper is going on vacation, and upon his return we’ll be moving over to Broadway’s. The first trivia night at Broadway’s is scheduled for August 9th.
An olive branch of Schlitz
There’s really not much else to say other than This Shit Just Ripped My Pants (aka the team that everyone loves to hate for some reason) won over the crowd by buying everybody a beer with their winnings. What? In all truth it’s surprising that the team has only won 3 times in total but has a reputation for being a powerhouse. Read more...
The evening was a joyous occasion, filled with Sound Effects, Album Covers, Kids Shows, and Chick Shit.
Special attention should also be directed to a first time team known as My Delicate Palate taking second place. Definitely looking forward to more great thigns from this team as their strength increases with each battle.
Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Blumpkins Win!
June 1, 2010
Kipper’s Totally Rad Trivia night doesn’t take holidays, and a cast of intensely driven trivia veterans attended a delightfuly chill battle of wits to prove just that. Click here to read more...
It was a wonderfully mellow evening of drinking and thinking, after a round dedicated to Dennis Hopper, musical numbers in TV shows, food, and musical duos Baby Wants to Fuuuuuck lead the pack. Things were shaken up in numbers as well, but Baby stood strong on top with a half point lead. It wasn’t until the final round that Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Blumpkins snatched the glory with an astonishing score of 37 correct answers. Damn.
A note to the wise, holidays are always slow for trivia, and I was astonished and impressed by the amount of people that showed up, but people always seem to come out with twice the fury after a holiday week, so make sure to arrive at Fred’s early because seating is bound to be at a premium!
Kipper’s Trivia — the best trivia night in Asheville — is redefining the notion of how a pub quiz should be run and played. Quiet, boring, and polite trivia nights are for losers. Kipper’s is for winners!
Facts:
1. Kipper’s Trivia is the absolute best trivia night contest in the world EVER and most specifically, Asheville’s best. Kipper’s Trivia is the best trivia night in the greater Asheville area.*
2. Kipper’s Trivia focuses on pop culture from the 80’s onwards. That means movies, music, tv, comic books, video games, celebrity gossip, and a healthy dose of the weird, wacky, and profane.
3. Kipper’s Trivia is a fast paced onslaught of questions. We go through 6 rounds of 8-10 questions in a little over an hour and a half. Come with your wits about you and ready for battle.
4. Kipper’s Trivia is best because the players are Raucous. Do not come if you’re going to sit there quietly and get upset when another team or the host verbally harasses you.
*This claim has not been supported by any sort of official examination, or voting, but ask any regular player and they will assure you, that it’s very much true.
Right now you’re probably asking yourself what’s so rad about Kipper’s Trivia Night versus your regular trivia night.
Perhaps a little illumination is in order.
Kipper’s Totally Rad Trivia Night puts every other trivia night in the town, region, state, country, and world in a reverse russian strangle hold until they beg for mercy. It is fueled by awesome, and creates pure excitement. Comparing Kipper’s Trivia Night to another trivia night is like comparing Lawrence Welk to Iggy Pop.
All of the questions at Kipper’s Trivia Night are 100% original. Screw lazy hosts that don’t write their own material and do hardly more than read off of Trivial Pursuit cards. We keep our shit fresh, and righteous.
We focus on pop culture. We have no interest in the names of Csar Nicholas the II’s children. Most of the players could name them (Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei), but the fact remains, THAT IS BORING! We’re more interested in what famous guitarist provided the guitar licks for Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” (Mr. Eddie Van Halen), or what Chief Wiggum’s first name is (Clancy).
Listening to questions all night is boring as well. That’s why we mix things up with audio rounds and visual rounds on the big screen. Shit, we go so far as to have tasting rounds.... Can you handle tasting 10 different types of Pringles and naming what flavor they’re supposed to be?
If you like quiet, dull, slow, and boring trivia nights, by all means continue pursuing that which makes you happy. But if you’ve ever dreamed of something totally awesome and exciting in the name of trivia, then it’s time for you to enter the arena and face Kipper’s Totally Rad Trivia Night.
Kipper’s Trivia is held weekly at Broadway’s in Asheville on Monday Nights at 9pm.
Broadways’s is located at 120 North Lexington Ave. Asheville, NC 28801
We start shortly after 9, but early arrival is strongly suggested in order to assure you get a table, because standing sucks.
Here are some things you should know:
Teams of 1-6 You can bring more people, but they cannot stand by your table while 6 people play. There needs to be a clear separation of players and hanger outers.
$2 per person. All entry fees are put in the pot, which the teams compete for. We’ve been playing for between $65-$90 lately, but the more teams that come, the more cash you can win. It’s a very nice operation like that.
Prizes awarded for runner up teams.
Here’s a picture you should check out as well. Those kids embody trivia night’s radness.
My Delicate Palate taking second place. Definitely looking forward to more great thigns from this team as their strength increases with each battle.
Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Blumpkins snatched the glory with an astonishing score of 37 correct answers. Damn.
