Re: Trivial Pursuit and Quizbowl

Basically adding to what everyone else has said:

1) I would probably use Trivial Pursuit questions only for recruiting 
purposes, like at an activities fair, to give new people an idea of 
what you all do.

2) I would probably not use Trivial Pursuit or other board game 
questions for practices because you never know if people actually 
have played on those questions before.

3) I would probably use Trivial Pursuit questions or other board game 
questions for encouraging social interactions/team-building outside 
or "after" practice.

4) You do have to pay attention to how question packets are answered 
from each tournament.  You also have to note the style of play that 
your constituents are used to and try to transition them from 
Missouri-style games to college-style games.  It's not easy but you 
cannot expect a 100-meter sprinter to run a 5k without some 
preparation.

5) I'd say take a clean break from being part of the team.  Write 
questions and send them out as a freelance writer to various 
tournaments.  Being involved in qb does not mean you have to play all 
the time; in fact, you should recognize that you should also improve 
your other skills (writing questions or running competitions).  But 
certainly understand what happened and (swallowing your pride) 
objectively understand what you did right or wrong.  If you realize 
what your deficiencies and problems were, hopefully you can change 
your course and be involved later on with the club or a future club.  
But if they don't want you around, don't grovel to get back in.

At least be involved in activities you really enjoy being part of.  
Hopefully you can be involved in the organization/administration of 
those clubs, and further develop your leadership skills.

There are other legal ways to wreak your revenge, but I'm not going 
to discuss them here... partly because they've never worked for me. ;)

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