Panty Fiasco

Or “Don’t drop the soap, ‘cuz we’re coming from behind.” Which is exactly what we did! Yes, amid a bit of controversy, we managed to rise, Phoenix-like, from the ashes and rally our way into third place and secure some really nifty Miller-lite T-shirts. Many people participated in the fiasco this week. So many, in fact, that we had to split into two separate (but equally fiasco-tastic) teams—those Under Hilary’s Desk and the don’t-drop-the-soapers. We all performed well, though the Soaps took the early lead. However, come half-time, all but two of the soaps defected!

Needless to say, we tried to merge the teams since 4 plus 2 would equal the team limit of 6. But alas, the rules prevented it. However, since neither team seemed to have the points to place near the top 3, and because the hostess liked our team name…and possibly because it happened to be one of the member’s birthday, the trivia gods smiled upon us and thus we became one trivia team nation, Under Hilary’s Desk, indivisible, with ice-teas and Bud lights for all. (Except for Eric who got a Guiness).

Once we were reunited, we forged our way into placing territory. Armed with knowledge of White House Staffers and the shoes that OJ Simpson wore (Sorry, “allegedly wore”…if he did it), we headed into the final battle tied for third place. Easily we defeated the first question by knowing that Ghana was the team to oust the US in the last World Cup soccer tournament. The shirts were ours to lose. And while some may say our answer to the last question was iffy (They were looking for “Equal Rights Amendment” and we offered a small dissertation about gay rights and the struggle for the minority to stop the Man from keeping ‘em down), the lovely trivia hostess, touched by the cleverness of our name and a willingness to honor the bday boy, accepted our answer.

And the heaven’s parted and the choirs of angels sang out: Behold! Ye Panty Fiasco hath wonneth a prize! Rejoice and be merry. And so it was. And so we did.

Until next time, when the PF attempts to win in a more clear-cut manner, you will find me drinking a Miller Lite, in my snazzy new t-shirt. And you’ll really have to find me..they only had XXLs so I’ma swimmin’ in it.

 

Some sites of interest:
Hilary Info
A wide variety of desks
Dont’ drop this stuff!

 

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