As reported in this space, last night I appeared at 92YTribeca, in advance of a screening of Dirty Dancing as part of the venue's "Swayze Days of Summer" event (morbid, but why not?). I presented a special round of all-Swayze trivia, with the winner receiving a Dirty Dancing talking pen. (I'm living the dream.) An example: What is the name of all of the following: A tourist speedboat in the New York Harbor, a member of the X-Men, and a recent TV show starring Patrick Swayze?
The film was also prefaced by a couple of Swayze-centric shorts, including this delightfully bizarre piece. God bless Patrick for agreeing to do this; somebody really loves his mother…
By the way, I love doing special events like this. You know how to find me: booking@bigquizthing.com.
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Quizmaster news: 92YTribeca, an excellent event that I've been looking to get involved with for some time now, is hosting "Swayze Days of of Summer" in July, a festival of films starring the ugliest sex symbol in Hollywood history, Patrick Swayze. And on Friday, July 17, for a little extra kick before the requisite screening of Dirty Dancing, I will make a guest appearance, presenting a brief Swayzoid trivia quiz for several lucky audience members (with fantabulous prizes). Come and try to play, or better yet, come and laugh at those who do play (and at me, of course).
I cannot tell a lie, Dirty Dancing is not among my most beloved films of all time, but it's a definite touchstone for my generation; 99.9 percent of the girls in my middle-school class discovered their gonads while watching this movie, so I should've grown to love it if I wanted to lose my virginity before age 31. But I give it serious credit for its genuine period feel and the dancing talent on display, and for a typical ace acting job by my homeslice, Jerry Orbach. We shall not speak of "Hungry Eyes."
Regardless, details: Friday, July 17, at 10:30pm, at 92YTribeca (Hudson between Canal and Desbrosses). A mere $10. Official info here.
If I got you feeling nostalgic, look for video clips here. Better yet, watch this much funnier Swayze moment:
