I seriously almost passed out at Trivia tonight.
I got the idea today to use my "Random Stuff Leona Knows" round to showcase the way my brain retains song lyrics. I selected sections from 10 songs and asked the teams to name the artist and the song title after hearing me read them.
Thank goodness for John Shipe, who was acting as guest Quiz Master tonight. We were doing it together, and early into the round, someone asked us to sing the lyrics so they'd be easier to identify. I refused (because that would have defeated the purpose) but decided to indulge them when we revealed the answers. As soon as I made that decision, I couldn't breathe.
As John took over reading the questions, I pretended to be suppressing giggles while I was trying to keep my equilibrium.
When the moment came, though, I did it. I sang passages from 8/10 of the songs (John did Sweet Child o' Mine, and I gave up on Madonna's Hung Up), and I did not pass out. Sure, I punked out on reading the last round, and I did run home immediately after so that I could hyperventilate in peace, but I did it. I sang in public, knowing that I could be heard, and into a mic (so I could hear myself)!
John said I could carry a tune in a bucket. He is SO nice!
I thought you might enjoy playing along for this round, so here're the questions. You can use the comment space for guesses if you like.
ROUND FIVE- THEME: RANDOM STUFF LEONA KNOWS
2 points/question. 1 for artist, 1 for song title.
1. Seemed like the real thing, only to find mucho mistrust. Love's gone behind.
2. Welcome to your life, Theres no turning back, Even while we sleep, We will find you, Acting on your best behaviour, Turn your back on mother nature
3. Like eating burgers or chicken or you'll be picking your nose, I'm on time homie that's how it goes, You heard my style I think you missed the point, it's the joint
4. Now and then when I see her face, She takes me away to that special place, And if I stared too long, I'd probably break down and cry
5. I took my baby to the doctor, With a fever, but nothing he found, By the time this hit the street, They said she had a breakdown
6. Dirty Babe, You see these shackles baby I'm your slave, I'll let you whip me if I misbehave, It's just that no one makes me feel this way
7. I can't keep on waiting for you, I know that you're still hesitating, Don't cry for me, 'cause I'll find my way, You'll wake up one day, But it'll be too late
8. Now that the party is jumping, With the bass kicked in and the vegas are pumpin', Quick to the point to the point no faking, I'm cooking MC's like a pound of bacon
9. Dream if u can a courtyard, An ocean of violets in bloom, Animals strike curious poses, They feel the heat, The heat between me and u
10. You're the one who makes me happy honey, You're the sun who makes me shine, When you're around I'm always laughing, I want to make you mine
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