Great Midwest Trivia Contest

26/01/2024

Imagine this: it’s a quiet night. Too quiet. There is no moon in the sky, just the oppressive pitch-black blanket of void pressing up against your skin. You’re choking. You’re all alone. Suddenly, a flash of light erupts from behind you, blinding you through locked-shut eyelids. You turn around. An awe never felt in any living being fills your meager frame as you stare upon what can only be described as truth: it’s the Pizzler, the Kai Cenat of Ohio, the Archangel of Gyatt, the Fantum Tax Collector, HM Maddie… and she’s hungry

25/01/2024

If there are 100 Schnappi fans, he is one. If there is 1 Schnappi fan, it is he. If there are no Schnappi fans, he is dead.

He is the sound man. He is arm candy. He is the chili king. He is TM Nathan.

24/01/2024

A man, a plan, a canal, a fish, a hat, a bean, a schoop, a bee, a doop, a here I go, here I go, here I go again, girls, what’s my weakness? JON! Ok then: Panama!

24/01/2024

GMTC LIX Official Schedule!

For those who have already seen this post, there’s been a correction to the schedule. NSFW hours are actually between 12AM and 7AM, not 6AM.

22/01/2024

I’m from over that way, but for now I live in the Trivia Room. Welcome to trivia, thank you for having me.

21/01/2024

It’s a prince! It’s a frog! It’s TM Megan, fresh from the swampy realm that she calls home. They were but a frog prince, busy with royal duties when a human prince’s boat capsized into the swamp, taken down by a fish wizard. Horrifically, the wizard swapped their bodies, trapping Megan into a disgusting fleshy form! New responsibilities of speaking, being polite, and paying taxes are devastating in comparison to their previous life!

All she can hope is that with a song in her heart, a pen in her hand, and 50 straight hours of trivia, she can be returned to her natural frog form. If any trivia players are/know of a frog princess with a good throwing arm, let us know!

19/01/2024

There once was a TM named Matt,
Who wants to pet a pizza rat
Who cares if he’ll bite?
Matthew thinks it’s alright
And that’s all that he’ll say about that

17/01/2024

this trivia master hails from los angeles, where she set multiple records and won multiple competitions for simply being the eepiest person ever. her eep truly knows no bounds. she is the eepiest and sleepiest in the land. a 50 hour trivia contest will truly put TM cassidy through a gauntlet, but she’s prepared to fight the eep that has made her famous. all in the name of trivia.

15/01/2024

I have written trivia. I have read trivia. I have listened to trivia. I have smelled trivia. I have tasted trivia. I have become one with the trivia. In fact, apart from trivia, I no longer know who I am. What’s that? You’re telling me that I am the great TM Laurel? I will accept this great and honorable mantle from you! I thank you, dear traveler!

13/01/2024

Do not fear, thy Trivia shall be here. Tis I, TM Tara! Perchance I toy around with a little trivia here and there. Perchance I do not. You may not know until thy trivia contest bestows itself upon us. Until then, fare thee well, internet traveler.

12/01/2024

Until recently, TM Rebecca was a human prince ruling over a beautiful corner of fairytale land. This all changed one day when she stumbled into a mysterious swamp at the edges of her kingdom. She found herself lost among the trees, carefully paddling in her canoe through the vines and lily pads.

Suddenly, a gigantic fish wizard splashed into the side of her boat, capsizing it! After plunging into the water, Rebecca found herself face to face with both the fish wizard and a frog! The wizard looked at them both, then cast a great and terrible spell. Rebecca was transformed into a frog, now destined to hop and swim around, respirating through her skin and feasting on bugs. Honestly, being a frog seemed like a pretty sweet gig, but Rebecca did have responsibilities back at the castle, so she decided to embark on a quest to break the curse.

She came upon Trivia in her journey to break this great and terrible curse. If Trivia doesn’t turn her back, she’ll probably have to find a princess to hurl her at a wall Brothers-Grimm-style to transform her back into a human prince.

10/01/2024

Scritch, scratch, scritch, scratch…is that coming from inside your walls? Let’s just take a peek…oh, look, it’s TM Silas! After opening up a portal from a dimension of unfathomable dimensions to your very own home planet, Earth, he has finally found a cozy place to stay where he can chillax and subsist on his natural diet of insulation and sawdust. TM Silas has stated to the press that although he may seem a bit alien, he actually engages in many perfectly normal Earth hobbies such as stabbing cloth repeatedly in square shapes with brightly-colored string, pushing wiggly sound waves through a big wooden compartment, and staring at paper. Plus, since he’s arrived, the town’s bedbug population has decreased drastically, and we aren’t going to ask why. And the spider population. And the…NO TM SILAS THOSE ARE NOT FOOD!!!!! SPIT IT OUT!!!

08/01/2024

Who is the trivia? Is it me? Is it you? Is it that guy over there? We may never know. Oh wait, I know! It’s all of us! But especially me. I’m the trivia. Wait, am I a peasant farmer in the background of a classic fairytale that may eventually bake a loaf of living bread? That seems likely, but I could also be the trivia. Who am I? TM Lawrence of course! Just a village farmer who likes to challenge my little peasant mind with some trivia. I wonder what it will be like to run a trivia contest for other humans and not for little anthropomorphic beavers?

05/01/2024

Trivia makes history!

05/01/2024

🌟🎨 MERCHANDISE CONTEST WINNERS REVEALED & BIG NEWS! 🎨🌟

Trivia Enthusiasts and Creative Minds! The results are in, and we are ecstatic to announce the winners of our Great Midwest Trivia Merchandise Design Contest! 🎉

🥇 First Place: Wizarddillo by
🥈 Second Place: Lazerdillo by Chris Murray
🥉 Third Place: “Trivia is Full of Beans” by Rosie the Triveter AND “Dillo Graffiti” by Beedough

Congratulations to our talented winners! Your creativity has truly captured the spirit of trivia. A massive thank you to everyone who participated and shared their artistic visions with us. 🙌✨

But that’s not all! As we turn the page to our next chapter, we’re delighted to announce this year’s trivia theme: ✨ Fairytales ✨. Prepare for an enchanting journey through realms of imagination and wonder!

🚀 And here’s the most exciting part: Our website is now UP and RUNNING! Featuring the winning designs and an array of other fantastic merchandise, it’s a treasure trove for all trivia and fairytale lovers.

🔗 Head over to https://forms.gle/j3A64vmtScTCGGYT8 to see the stunning creations from our contest and explore our diverse range of merchandise. From whimsical t-shirts to enchanting mugs, there’s something special for everyone.

Your support by purchasing these unique items helps keep the magic of the Great Midwest Trivia Contest alive. Each item sold contributes to making our event more spectacular!

So, let’s celebrate creativity, embrace the fairytale spirit, and gear up for another thrilling trivia adventure. Remember, your support turns fairytales into reality for our trivia community. 🧚‍♀️📖

Big thanks again to all our contest participants and our incredible community for your continuous support. Here’s to a fairytale-filled year ahead!

10/12/2023

We asked AI to make memes for us… one required a little extra help to get our point across ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Remember to turn in your submissions for the Great Midwest Merch Contest by 11:59 PM TONIGHT for points and a chance for free merchandise!!! Send all submissions to [email protected] 😁👍🙏

07/12/2023

What happens when you ask AI to come up with posters to publicize the Great Midwest Merch Contest? Colorful chaos 🎨😻🐝🌂🏳️‍⚧️🥭🪁🛼🤹🔮🧬🏳️‍🌈

But if you want a chance to get a max 60 points for your team for Trivia LIX…. Take a look at the last photo 👀😜😍

01/12/2023

🌟✨ CALLING ALL TRIVIA BUFFS AND CREATIVE MINDS! ✨🌟

Want to showcase your artistic flair and earn some extra points for Trivia LIX? 🎨🧠

We're THRILLED to announce our Merch Design Submission Contest! 🎉 Get those creative gears turning and send us your trivia-themed designs. It's your chance to leave a mark on GMTC history and, of course, snag some cool points for your team!

The deets:

🌈 Creativity Unleashed: Submit your original, safe-for-work designs related to trivia. Uniqueness is the name of the game!

🖌️ Format Matters: Send us your artwork in PNG or JPEG form to [email protected]. A transparent background? That's the cherry on top!

🏆 Points and Prizes:
* 10 points for each submission (because trying is half the battle!).
* 20 points if your design is chosen (cha-ching!).
* The creators of the top 3 designs will receive a shirt featuring their masterpiece. Wear it with pride!

🔢 No Limits, But... Feel free to submit as many designs as your heart desires, but remember, points are capped at 3 submissions per team. We love enthusiasm but gotta keep it fair!

📅 Tick-Tock Deadline: Get your designs in by Sunday, December 10th, 2023, 11:59 PM CST. The clock's ticking!

So, unleash your inner artist, and let's see what trivia-themed wonders you come up with! 🌈🎨

Remember, it's not just about the points; it's about making it fun, making it quirky, and making it YOU!

Let the creativity flow and may the best design win! 🏁

01/10/2023

The time has come!! If you're a Lawrence student who loves Trivia, come audition to be a Trivia Master this Wednesday (Oct 4th) in Cloak Theatre!! Bring a prepared trivia question, and something that is in this world but not of it. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to HM Maddie (email: [email protected]) or any of the other TMs!
Trivia loves you!!
- HM Maddie

18/02/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc9rj6cL18s

The annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest was held over the weekend, continuing a tradition at Lawrence University that dates back to 1966.Led by trivia Head M...

27/01/2023

From the Charles Barkley Space Corp, the distant coast of mythical Oostburg, and shpee comes Trivia LVIII Head Master Nick! The last line of defense against the British monarchy, HM Nick is ready to set sail into this year's contest with Trivia's new official drink: Zero Sugar Hard Mountain Dew Baja Blast with added GoGurt topping. The era of Red Dog is over. Piracy is on the rise. 100 hours gone. 50 remain. It's time to d-d-d-d-duel!

27/01/2023

B***k!

and with that small sound, a tiny TM Rebecca has fallen into your outstretched palm. Bathe him clothe him feed him take care of him, for perhaps our littlest Roink might one day favor your house when she resumes the mighty form of big dude.

26/01/2023

In the year 2000, Larry David and Regina Spektor had a one night stand and then nine months later, presto changeo, TM Miri came into our world.

After two years of an attempted (and failed) domestic partnership, Larry gave up, and against Regina’s protests and lawsuits left TM Miri sealed inside of a boggle tray where she would mature into quite the woman for the following thirteen years.

On her release into the “real” world, TM Miri found peace riding a motley clarinet into space before entering an eternal free-fall into Earth’s atmosphere as she cried and laughed and cried till she couldn’t tell the difference anymore.

24/01/2023

HOIST THE TRIVIA FLAG

24/01/2023

Who's that dashing fanged gentleman? It's TM Matthew, of course! When he's not busy filing down his teeth to blend into human society, he's spreading his wings in the middle of night and flying around Appleton in order to emulate the limitless freedom of a pedestrian-oriented urban environment. The inner workings of his mind are a true mystery, and sometimes he talks so fast that you wonder if he wasn't just speaking complete gibberish and playing a prank on you. Which he has done (if he remembers correctly). Besides talking to himself at 3 AM like he's actually a super famous celebrity who just sat down on The Oprah Winfrey Show, TM Matthew's hobbies include neatly organizing his schedule, poorly organizing his dorm room, and feeling a deep sense of lingering shame because he didn't get the Wordle from seven days ago.

23/01/2023

Once upon a Laffy Taffy, ‘‘twas a rascal, fun and crafty, visiting a small bodega nearabouts the dollar store. Playing board games til the dawning sun peeks down and ‘round his awning, being bad at bowling, bowling ‘roundabouts a 94. “Only TM Jon,” I mutter, “Thinks himself a troubadour?” “Maybe Jester - nothing more.” To change a lightbulb it would take 3 TM Jons, make no mistake - The first would hold the bulb while two would spin the chair around the floor. But give the man some bone-in wings, some trinkets, cards, or shiny things, And set him on the playground swings, he’ll play for hours til he’s bored. “TM Jon,” I murmur, “ what a happy sap - for evermore.” Quite content and nothing more.