It’s a noble game of skill, steeped in trivia and one unique game of catch.
It’s the weekend and we here at Buffalo Rumblings are all about kicking back and enjoying the fruits of one’s labor when able. The offseason naturally provides those of us who cover the Buffalo Bills and fans of the team a little bit extra time to dive into those long-held projects around the home or, perhaps, scratching some non-football bucket-list items off your ever-growing bundle of Post-it® notes.
Say, perhaps, the produce trivia challenge. The what now? Bear with me, and no, I’m not talking about baring fruit. Full disclosure: I had no idea this was a thing until the Bills posted their video earlier this week. Now that I know the produce challenge exists (and maybe has for ages in this or other forms), it feels like the perfect game for almost any occasion — in the fair-weather salad days of the offseason or otherwise.
If you’re like me and this is all new to you, first… welcome aboard! Hopefully you’ve studied. (Wait… what?) Hear me out. Some of you are going into this blind, I get it. But there’s an advantage for those with strong recollect, a passion for mundane history and facts, and a fair bit of ability as a multi-tasker. Kind of like Steve Tasker? Well, no. No one can be Steve Tasker other than Steve.
This isn’t even about how well you arrange or stock produce while a random customer has you in their sights — someone who simply must know your thoughts about the shape of bruises on one very ripe papaya. They’re a trap, meant to narrow your focus.
If you’re hesitant to read on and participate, fear not: The only things potentially harmed here could be your ego, intelligence, athletic self-assessment, and… yes, likely some produce. Has this build-up done enough to entice your gamesmanship? I’d be willing to bet it has.
Here’s what you’ll need to take part in the produce trivia challenge:
- Two to three people: One participant; one to ask questions and dole out fruit (heh, puns); one to film, if you’re feeling an itch for social media engagement.
- A LOT of produce — which is dependent on how many question enter the fray. Stumble too long over any one question, and you’ll be decidedly void of a fruitful summer cornucopia.
- A LOT of questions about seemingly random topics such as pop culture, geographical facts, sports, history, and perhaps a few zingers to catch your subject off guard.
- Absolutely no receiving gloves allowed.
Honestly, it’s just better if you watch the video below to find out how the produce trivia challenge is played. Are you in? If so, hit up the comments section and let everyone know how you did — or what hilarity ensued. Trust me, hilarity will ensue.
This seems like a fantastic icebreaker game to play at your office’s next boring meeting called just to discuss what topics should be covered at the monthly meeting at week’s end.
Without further delay…