Skeptics Café

Monday 18 2009 witnessed the most competitive VSATE yet, with only six points separating the two teams that tied for first position and the two teams that tied for last position. Three more of the eight competing tables were within a point of the dais. For the record, Christopher Short’s ILLUMINATI eclipsed Terry Kelly’s DARK MATTER only after the tie-breaker was invoked. Terry was heard to comment (a) “We Wuz Robbed” and (b) “Where’s Tom Hanks when you need him?“

It should be noted that an exit poll supported the proposition that the wrong team had won.

During the course of the evening, we successfully map-dowsed to locate Area 51; we determined The Best Psychic in the Room ; we actually found a good use for a Tarot Pack; and we evaluated an online Psychic Reading site and a Reiki Training Weekend

Your interlocutor, Ken Greatorex & the Microphone from Hell .

Some of THE McSKEPTICS who finished 1 point off the pace.

A few of the DARK MATTER team. We’re number 2. We try harder .

THE UNIONISTS. Highlighted is William, The Best Psychic In the Room.

THE ILLUMINATI

THE MORMONS

• The organisers wish to acknowledge Mr Darwin K. Bear for his invaluable input. Mr Bear is pictured here after the rigours of the evening replenishing his psychic reserves with a spot of tantric flying.

Monday May 18 2009 witnessed the most competitive ASVTE yet, with a spread of only six points between the two teams that tied for first position and the two teams that tied for last position. For the Record, the winning team was Christopher Short’s ILLUMINATI in a tie breaker over DARK MATTER. (Where’s Tom Hanks when you need him?) However , it should be noted that an exit poll supported the view that the wrong team had won.

During the course of the evening, a Tarot deck was put to good use; we located Area 51 by a map-dowsing procedure; we determined The Best Psychic in the Room; and we evaluated an on-line Psychic Reading service and a Reiki Masters clinic. The organisers would like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance of Mr Darwin K. Bear.

Take Your Partners for the Fifth Annual Vic Skeptics Trivia Extravaganza

La Notte Restaurant

140 Lygon Street Carlton

Monday 18th May 2009

at the special time of 7.30 pm .

or join us for the traditional Third Monday meal at 6pm.

Lotsa individual and team prizes!

A donation is requested from each participant.

Victorian Skeptics are hosting our 5th Annual Trivia Night at La Notte Restaurant on Monday May 18th 2009.

The Trivia starts at 7.30 pm.

• NOTE: the earlier than usual start.

As usual, we’ll start gathering for a meal from about 6pm (or earlier!)

Previous Trivia Nights have been among our most popular events; – this year, get your team organised early , and if you’re having a meal at the restaurant before the Trivia, please arrive and order early.

If you can’t come equipped with a ready-made team, don’t stay home and mope! We can organise consortia of suitable intellects on the evening.

As we are offering a number of valuable prizes, your monetary donation will be gratefully received!