Wild Wing Cafe Trivia

What Academy Award winner is the only actor to have a son who plays in the NFL?
Hint: His son plays for the St. Louis Rams.


Up until today, I used to think that Sunday nights in Athens were designated for detox and catching up on school work. But at 8:30 p.m., I found myself surrounded by relentless revelers seeking more than just a pint of beer. Forming teams under off-color names, “Olsen Twins + Ambien = A Hangover You don’t Wake-Up From,” for example, the Wild Wing patrons seek first place coupled with $50 restaurant credit at the weekly Trivia . Rewards are also given to second and third place.

But even if you don’t make the top three, you are sure to leave with a little more knowledge and lasting college memories. The questions range from entertainment to geography, encompassing a variety of areas that are sure strain your mind uncovering those useless facts you have collected here and there.

Here's how it works. The announcer asks a question and gives you a time limit, usually the length of a song. During this time, you and your friends converse/debate/blankly stare until you come up with a correct answer. You select how many points you want to wager based on your confidence in your answer and run the slip up to the bucket in the front. Then you hear the answer and either cheerfor your accurate response or kick yourself for one of those "should've known that" answers. There is no cheating! So, don't pull out your phones to make a call or look up info on the Web.

On average, teams were comprised of seven members. While playing, you can enjoy some of the cafe’s food. Even though the heavy traffic kept the orders slow, since you are there from 8:30 until 10:00, you don’t really notice the wait. Be sure to get there an hour or so earlier for a table, as this hot spot is maxed out with trivia hopefuls. Wild Wing Cafe is located downtown off of Washington Street.


Major Perks: Great Sunday night activity, mentally stimulating, casual environment
Minor Quirks: Slow service, fills up quickly



Oh, if you were wondering, the answer is Denzel Washington.