tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91413935444922957282024-03-13T21:55:04.754-07:00The Honeysuckle Strip Spelling BeeIt's a lot like strip poker. Only it's a spelling bee! & it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers & hecklers who want to see some smart & sexy skin.Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-3228367196331366442011-08-11T14:47:00.000-07:002011-08-11T14:52:37.999-07:00THE LAST POSTING HERE!Hello everyone!
<br />
<br />So, I have been doing a lot of different events recently.
<br />Strip Spelling Bee.
<br />Slowdance Night.
<br />Crowd Karaoke.
<br />And other crazier things, like Cardboard Fort Night.
<br />
<br />But having all these various blogs to cater to each particular
<br />event is kinda insane.
<br />
<br />So this will be the last posting here.
<br />If you want to keep up with all my future events,
<br />you can do one of two things!
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<br />Visit <a href="http://janesheisaclerk.blogspot.com/">http://janesheisaclerk.blogspot.com/</a> monthly.
<br />Or, "LIKE" my event Facebook group, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chat-Perdu-Productions/223457214331777">Chat Perdu Productions.</a>
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<br />Thank you all for visiting and for coming!
<br />Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-74683259333668860682011-06-04T15:31:00.000-07:002011-06-04T15:35:17.327-07:00Queer Pride STRIP SPELLING BEE - June 24th, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-35BYL4U70Vc/Teqyv_KDgnI/AAAAAAAAAHg/EjBuC0HlT5s/s1600/SBEE_Pride_Couple_Img%2BRAINBOW.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-35BYL4U70Vc/Teqyv_KDgnI/AAAAAAAAAHg/EjBuC0HlT5s/s400/SBEE_Pride_Couple_Img%2BRAINBOW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614496422947947122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STRIP SPELLING BEE in TORONTO, ONTARIO!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto Queer Pride Edition</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!</span><br /><br /><span class="text_exposed_show">......<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, June 24th, 2011</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies in Bad Times Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12 Alexander Street</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(1 blk east of Yonge)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto, Ontario</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up at 10 PM sharp!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee starts at 10:30 PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 at the door</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">19+</span><br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br /><br /><span>**************************</span><wbr><span>**************************</span><wbr>*****<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OFFICIAL RULES:</span><br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />Both the winner of the Bee and the Best Striptease of the night take home $50!<br /><br />While the Best Speller of the night will be chosen through purely quantitative means, Best Stripper is chosen in a more qualitative manner by our Secret Judge whom we have embedded in the audience. As with all things, if you compete in costume, the Secret Judge will look more favourably in your direction.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />To be alerted to future Strip Spelling Bees in your area, please join our facebook group, CHAT PERDU PRODUCTIONS: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chat-Perdu-Productions/223457214331777" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/pa</span><wbr><span>ges/Chat-Perdu-Productions</span><wbr>/223457214331777</a><br /><br /><br />If you liked this event, you might be interested in our other equally charming & compelling upcoming events!<br /><br />♥ Toronto QUEER PRIDE SLOWDANCE. Friday, June 17, 2011:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114956385259404" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span>ent.php?eid=11495638525940</span><wbr>4</a><br /><br />♥ Toronto CARDBOARD FORT NIGHT. Saturday, June 25, 2011:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169001789825654" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span>ent.php?eid=16900178982565</span><wbr>4</a><br /><br /><span>**************************</span><wbr><span>**************************</span><wbr>******<br /><br />Recently, we were fortunate enough to get some MEDIA COVERAGE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.thestar.com/art</span><wbr><span>icle/831682--strip-spellin</span><wbr><span>g-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-</span><wbr>tradition</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.theglobeandmail</span><wbr><span>.com/life/style/strip-spel</span><wbr><span>ling-bees-are-the-latest-h</span><wbr><span>ipster-twist-on-burlesque/</span><wbr>article1569064/</a><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span></a><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.torontosun.com/</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>news/torontoandgta/2010/05</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>/07/13870906.html</a><br /><br /><span>__________________________</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>_________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Part of Queer Pride 2011 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies In Bad Times Theatre presents</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">QUEER PRIDE 2011</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Festival for the Community</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">June 13 – July 3, 2011</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Festival Sponsor: TD Bank Group</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Queer Media Partner: XTRA</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies After Hours Sponsor: Cruiseline</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">For three weeks, Buddies throws open its doors for a joyous celebration of our diverse</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">queer community. We welcome queers who crave adventures beyond the expected,</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">artists who refuse to conform and communities who will not allow themselves to be</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">silenced. On the Buddies’ stage, you will find a stellar line-up of some of Toronto’s most</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">exciting queer entertainers, while Buddies After Hours offers up the most outrageous</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">clubbing in the village.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Box Office 416-975-8555</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">buddiesinbadtimes.com</span><br /></span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-88685050140318270822011-05-25T05:19:00.000-07:002011-05-25T05:22:38.964-07:00Next Strip Spelling Bee in MONTREAL - June 1st, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DpsHN_oOCrc/Tdz0PvSa8YI/AAAAAAAAAG8/nGg746BAo9s/s1600/SBEE%2BFringe%2BImage%2B2011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 339px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DpsHN_oOCrc/Tdz0PvSa8YI/AAAAAAAAAG8/nGg746BAo9s/s400/SBEE%2BFringe%2BImage%2B2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610627787025740162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Our next Strip Spelling Bee is part of Montreal's Fringefest this year!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fringe STRIP SPELLING BEE!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, June 1st, 2011</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mainline Theatre</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="text_exposed_hide"></span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(just south of Duluth)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(it is a black door with flames painted on it)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Montreal, QC</span><br /><br />Sign-up at 9:30 PM sharp!<br />Bee from at 10 PM - 1AM<br /><br />$10 at the door<br />Spellers do not pay, and get a free drink.<br /><br />18+<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />The BEST way to keep apprised of future Strip Spelling Bees and all our other quirky events is to join our Facebook group, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chat-Perdu-Productions/223457214331777">"Chat Perdu Productions"</a><br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; (b) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit! (c) a random lettered Scrabble tile pin!<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; (b) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit! (c) a random lettered Scrabble tile pin!<br /><br />Best striptease is decided by a Secret Judge we have planted in the audience among you. You will be judged on enthusiasm, technical merit, and artistic impression.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, straight, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />***<br /><br />If you liked this event, you might be interested in our other equally charming & compelling FringeFest events!<br /><br />Fringefest STRIP SPELLING BEE. Weds, June 1, 2011:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224366050909616" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=22436605090961</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>6</a><br /><br />Fringefest SLOWDANCE. Friday, June 3rd, 2011:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147988301941141" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=14798830194114</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>1</a><br /><br />Fringefest CROWD KARAOKE. Tues, June 7th, 2011:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150233351714324" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=15023335171432</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>4</a></span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-20892841487475414822011-04-04T13:40:00.000-07:002011-04-04T13:45:02.972-07:00Next Strip Spelling Bee in TORONTO - April 22, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CvyonjJl4r0/TZotbC_z1WI/AAAAAAAAAGM/W9bJEjPFaJE/s1600/SSB-image-4-press.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CvyonjJl4r0/TZotbC_z1WI/AAAAAAAAAGM/W9bJEjPFaJE/s400/SSB-image-4-press.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591831830018119010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STRIP SPELLING BEE in TORONTO, ONTARIO!</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">("Bare It All For Spring" Edition)</span><br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">......<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, April 22nd, 2011</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies in Bad Times Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12 Alexander Street</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(1 blk east of Yonge)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto, Ontario</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up at 10:30 PM sharp!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee starts at 11 PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 at the door</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">19+</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.</span><br /><br /><br /><span>**************************</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>**************************</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>*****<br /><br />OFFICIAL RULES:<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />Both the winner of the Bee and the Best Striptease of the night take home (a) A CD with over an hour of cats purring! (b) A Lego minifigure pin that you can pin to your jacket! (c) A Scrabble Tile pin that you can pin to your jacket!<br /><br />While the Best Speller of the night will be chosen through purely quantitative means, Best Stripper is chosen in a more qualitative manner by our Secret Judge whom we have embedded in the audience. As with all things, if you compete in costume, the Secret Judge will look more favourably in your direction.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />To be alerted to future Strip Spelling Bees in your area, please join our facebook group, The Honeysuckle Strip Spelling Bee Hive. Thank you.<br /><br /><span>**************************</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>**************************</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>******<br /><br />Recently, we were fortunate enough to get some MEDIA COVERAGE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.thestar.com/art</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>icle/831682--strip-spellin</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>g-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>tradition</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.theglobeandmail</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>.com/life/style/strip-spel</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ling-bees-are-the-latest-h</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ipster-twist-on-burlesque/</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>article1569064/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.torontosun.com/</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>news/torontoandgta/2010/05</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>/07/13870906.html</a></span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-12010091221964420172011-02-16T06:22:00.001-08:002011-02-27T22:06:05.920-08:00Next Strip Spelling Bee in MONTREAL - March 9th, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lwa1bKR2l10/TVveUA6W_6I/AAAAAAAAAFU/7gIfiiVoSLQ/s1600/SBEE_hintofSpringVersion_MTL.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lwa1bKR2l10/TVveUA6W_6I/AAAAAAAAAFU/7gIfiiVoSLQ/s400/SBEE_hintofSpringVersion_MTL.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574293399224647586" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">STRIP SPELLING BEE<br />*Hint of Spring* Edition!<br />in Montreal</span><br /><br />Wednesday, March 9th, 2011<br />.........<br />The Mainline Theatre<br />3997 St-Laurent Blvd.<br />(just south of Duluth)<br />(it is a black door with flames painted on it)<br />Montreal, QC<br /><br />Sign-up at 8 PM sharp!<br />Bee from 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM<br />$10 at the door.<br />Spellers do not pay, and get a free drink.<br />RSVP on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130570460345695">Facebook event page!</a><br /><br />18+<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />Finally, you may be interested in some of our OTHER equally charming & captivating events coming up:<br /><br />CROWD KARAOKE on FEB. 17th, 2011<br />on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194112073933232">Facebook</a> or our <a href="http://www.crowdkaraoke.blogspot.com">Blogspot.</a><br /><br />QUEER PROM on April 9th, 2011<br />on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=171652419537322">Facebook</a> or our <a href="http://www.queerprom.blogspot.com">Blogspot.</a><br /><br /><br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a couple tall cans of beer; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a couple tall cans of beer; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease is decided by a Secret Judge we have planted in the audience among you. Please note that those who take the theme of the night (Hint of Spring) into account while selecting their outfit will be accorded extra regard when it comes to selecting a winner.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, straight, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-18233751314108821232011-02-02T20:05:00.000-08:002011-02-02T20:08:55.747-08:00First Strip Spelling Bee in OTTAWA, Ontario!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TUoqT-UWAII/AAAAAAAAAFE/q50cCz46oRU/s1600/SSB-image-4-press.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TUoqT-UWAII/AAAAAAAAAFE/q50cCz46oRU/s400/SSB-image-4-press.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569310411831246978" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">First STRIP SPELLING BEE in OTTAWA, ONTARIO!</span><br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Friday, February 25th, 2011<br />Shanghai Restaurant<br />651 Somerset W.<br />(at Bronson)<br />Ottawa, Ontario<br /><br />Sign-up at 10 PM sharp!<br />Bee starts at 10:30 sharp!<br />$10 at the door<br /><br />Hosted by the inappropriately filthy Sherwin Tjia and the incomparably lovely Luna Allison.<br /><br />19+<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />If you are on Facebook, RSVP on our event page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194741793885784">here!</a> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you are thinking of competing, please EMAIL THE HOST YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST at inconsolablecat@hotmail.com and let him know.</span> As this is our FIRST Strip Spelling Bee in OTTAWA, if we feel that we cannot get enough CONTESTANTS to go ahead, the event will, sadly, be cancelled. This event is impossible without those brave enough to be both brainy & brawny.<br /><br />*********************************************************<br /><br />OFFICIAL RULES:<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) A CD with over an hour of cats purring! (b) a Scrabble tile pin with the first initial of their name on it! (c) A Lego minifigure pin that they can wear on their shirt!<br />Best striptease will also take home (a) A CD with over an hour of cats purring! (b) a Scrabble tile pin with the first initial of their name on it! (c) A Lego minifigure pin that they can wear on their shirt!<br /><br />While the Best Speller of the night will be chosen through purely quantitative means, Best Stripper is chosen in a more qualitative manner by our Secret Judge whom we have embedded in the audience. As with all things, if you compete in a particularly sexy costume, the Secret Judge will look more favourably in your direction.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Host, who guarantees that the photos will not appear anywhere, ever. Additionally, if you are really shy, you may opt out of photos altogether, and our Host will respect your wishes. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />To be alerted to future Strip Spelling Bees in your area, please join our facebook group, The Honeysuckle Strip Spelling Bee Hive. Thank you.<br /><br />**********************************************************<br /><br />Recently, we were fortunate enough to get some MEDIA COVERAGE:<br /><br />http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition<br /><br />http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/<br /><br />http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.htmlSullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-82703324550479132392010-12-07T05:06:00.000-08:002011-01-04T09:26:10.846-08:00Strip Spelling Bee in TORONTO! - Jan 28th, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TP4xu4iNWUI/AAAAAAAAAD4/N-rh9mwb3N0/s1600/SBEE_winterVersion_TO.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TP4xu4iNWUI/AAAAAAAAAD4/N-rh9mwb3N0/s400/SBEE_winterVersion_TO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547926472486639938" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />STRIP SPELLING BEE in TORONTO, ONTARIO!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(Hawt Mid-winter Edition)</span><br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, January 28th, 2011</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies in Bad Times Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12 Alexander Street</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(1 blk east of Yonge)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto, Ontario</span><br /><br />Sign-up at 10:30 PM sharp!<br />Bee starts at 11 PM<br />$10 at the door<br /><br />RSVP on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189988534344872">Facebook event page!</a><br /><br />18+<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br /><br /><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span>*****<br /><br />OFFICIAL RULES:<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home $50!<br />Best striptease will also take home $50!<br /><br />While the Best Speller of the night will be chosen through purely quantitative means, Best Stripper is chosen in a more qualitative manner by our Secret Judge whom we have embedded in the audience. As with all things, if you compete in costume, the Secret Judge will look more favourably in your direction.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />To be alerted to future Strip Spelling Bees in your area, please join our facebook group, The Honeysuckle Strip Spelling Bee Hive. Thank you.<br /><br /><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span>******<br /><br />Recently, we were fortunate enough to get some MEDIA COVERAGE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.thestar.com/art</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>icle/831682--strip-spellin</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>g-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-</span><span class="word_break"></span>tradition</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.theglobeandmail</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>.com/life/style/strip-spel</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ling-bees-are-the-latest-h</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ipster-twist-on-burlesque/</span><span class="word_break"></span>article1569064/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.torontosun.com/</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>news/torontoandgta/2010/05</span><span class="word_break"></span>/07/13870906.html</a></span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-39331536143334975622010-12-07T05:03:00.000-08:002011-01-04T09:27:57.426-08:00Strip Spelling Bee in Montreal - Jan. 7th, 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TP4w9DI_C8I/AAAAAAAAADw/6D8UUnJIQvA/s1600/SBEE_santaVersion_MTL.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TP4w9DI_C8I/AAAAAAAAADw/6D8UUnJIQvA/s400/SBEE_santaVersion_MTL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547925616340175810" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />STRIP SPELLING BEE</span> *Sexy Post-Holiday* Edition!<br />in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Montreal</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, January 7th, 2011</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mainline Theatre</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(just south of Duluth)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(it is a black door with flames painted on it)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Montreal, QC</span><br /><br />Sign-up at 9:30 sharp!<br />Bee starts at 10:15 PM - 1:15 AM<br />$10 at the door.<br />Spellers do not pay, and get a free drink.<br /><br />Please RSVP on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186273284733184">Facebook event page!</a><br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a couple tall cans of beer; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a couple tall cans of beer; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease is decided by a Secret Judge we have planted in the audience among you. Please note that those who take the theme of the night (Sexy Post-Holiday) into account while selecting their outfit will be accorded extra regard when it comes to selecting a winner.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, straight, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br /><br />***<br />PS. If you like us, please forward these events to people you think might be interested! Or, if you wouldn't mind - please share us with your friends on your Facebook page. Many thanks.</span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-56540904158625124552010-10-15T14:27:00.000-07:002010-10-15T14:30:33.054-07:00Strip Spelling Bee in TORONTO! Halloween Edition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TLjH62Pc8sI/AAAAAAAAADY/MnKZ5u-dzKI/s1600/sbee_img_zombie_final_forFB.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TLjH62Pc8sI/AAAAAAAAADY/MnKZ5u-dzKI/s400/sbee_img_zombie_final_forFB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528388356403950274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />STRIP SPELLING BEE<br />in TORONTO, ONTARIO!<br />Halloween Edition<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />Friday, October 22, 2010<br />Buddies in Bad Times Theatre<br />12 Alexander Street<br />(1 blk east of Yonge)<br />Toronto, Ontario<br /><br />Sign-up at 10 PM sharp!<br />Bee starts at 10:30 PM<br />$10 at the door<br /><br />18+<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />If you like this event, you might be delighted to discover that it is only one in a QUIRKY TRILOGY of events happening in Toronto that weekend. We hope you will come to one or all of them!<br /><br />FRIDAY, OCT. 22: Strip Spelling Bee: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153192634720359" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=15319263472035</span><span class="word_break"></span>9</a><br /><br />SATURDAY, OCT. 23: Slowdance Night of the Living Dead: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156212001067963" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=15621200106796</span><span class="word_break"></span>3</a><br /><br />SUNDAY, OCT. 24: Crowd Karaoke: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159140854104922" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=15914085410492</span><span class="word_break"></span>2</a><br /><br /><br /><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span>*****<br /><br />OFFICIAL RULES:<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a couple beers, (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Legoman pin.<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a couple beers, (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Legoman pin.<br /><br />While the Best Speller of the night will be chosen through purely quantitative means, Best Stripper is chosen in a more qualitative manner by our Secret Judge whom we have embedded in the audience. As this is the Pre-Halloween edition of Strip Spelling Bee, if you compete in costume, the Secret Judge will look more favourably in your direction.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br /><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>**************************</span><span class="word_break"></span>******<br /><br />Recently, we were fortunate enough to get some MEDIA COVERAGE:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.thestar.com/art</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>icle/831682--strip-spellin</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>g-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-</span><span class="word_break"></span>tradition</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.theglobeandmail</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>.com/life/style/strip-spel</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ling-bees-are-the-latest-h</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>ipster-twist-on-burlesque/</span><span class="word_break"></span>article1569064/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.torontosun.com/</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>news/torontoandgta/2010/05</span><span class="word_break"></span>/07/13870906.html</a></span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-59068880450942891532010-09-19T11:57:00.000-07:002010-09-19T12:01:21.792-07:00STRIP SPELLING BEE in Montreal! *Back 2 school Edition*<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TJZd4pYDBhI/AAAAAAAAADA/P9tiGUj08v4/s1600/SSB-image-4-press.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TJZd4pYDBhI/AAAAAAAAADA/P9tiGUj08v4/s400/SSB-image-4-press.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518701621149894162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STRIP SPELLING BEE *Back 2 School* Edition! in Montreal</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, September 30, 2010</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Mainline Theatre</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(just south of Duluth)</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(it is a black door with flames painted on it)</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Montreal, QC</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Sign-up at 8:30 sharp.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Bee starts at 9:15 PM</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">$10 at the door.</span><br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a few beers; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a few beers; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a Lego minifigure that is a pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease is decided by a Secret Judge we have planted in the audience among you. Please note that those who take the theme of the night (Back 2 School) into account while selecting their outfit will be accorded extra regard when it comes to selecting a winner.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />Finally, if you like this event, you may be interested in our Slowdance Night events. They are similarly charming, and more details can be found here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153767091311093" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=15376709131109</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>3</a><br />NOTE THAT IT IS TAKING PLACE THE DAY AFTER THE SPELLING BEE!<br />If you are not on Facebook, more info can be found here!<br /><a href="http://www.slowdancenight.blogspot.com/">http://www.slowdancenight.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />***<br />PS. If you like us, please forward these events to people you think might be interested! Or, if you wouldn't mind - please share us with your friends on your Facebook page. Many thanks.</span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-81472255120649229852010-08-19T08:28:00.000-07:002010-08-19T08:34:09.913-07:00Next STRIP SPELLING BEE is in Montreal, Sept. 2, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TG1OrLsF34I/AAAAAAAAABk/ePty1JrWbJw/s1600/IMG_9823.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/TG1OrLsF34I/AAAAAAAAABk/ePty1JrWbJw/s400/IMG_9823.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507144423123050370" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Thursday, Sept. 2nd, 2010</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />The Mainline Theatre</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(just south of Duluth)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="text_exposed_hide"><br />...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-weight: bold;">(it is a black door with flames painted on it)</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Montreal, QC</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Sign-up at 8:30 sharp.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Bee starts at 9:00 PM</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />$10<br /></span><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a few beers; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a random lettered Scrabble tile pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a few beers; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a random lettered Scrabble tile pin you can affix to your outfit!<br /><br />Best striptease is decided by a Secret Judge we have planted in the audience among you.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />***<br /><br />If you like the sound of this event, you may be similarly charmed by its sister event, SLOWDANCE NIGHT! Which is what it sounds like. More details can be found here:<br /><a href="http://www.slowdancenight.blogspot.com/">http://www.slowdancenight.blogspot.com</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141756812531228" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.facebook.com/ev</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>ent.php?eid=14175681253122</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>8</a><br /><br />PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING 5 DAYS BEFORE THE Strip Spelling Bee. Indeed, by the time you read this, it may have already happened. So be vigilant.<br /><br /><br />***<br />PS. If you like us, please forward these events to people you think might be interested! Or, if you wouldn't mind - please share us with your friends on your Facebook page. Many thanks.</span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-77424333142537846122010-07-04T13:50:00.000-07:002010-07-04T13:52:49.242-07:00Strip Spelling Bee 7 in Toronto, Ontario!STRIP SPELLING BEE 7<br />in TORONTO, ONTARIO!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, July 30th, 2010</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies in Bad Times Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12 Alexander Street</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(1 blk east of Yonge)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto, Ontario</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up at 10 PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee starts at 10:30 PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 at the door</span><br /><br />18+<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at <span style="font-weight: bold;">15</span> to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />**********************************************************<br /><br />Recently, we were fortunate enough to get some press coverage:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thestar.com/article/831682--strip-spelling-bees-a-twist-on-age-old-tradition</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/strip-spelling-bees-are-the-latest-hipster-twist-on-burlesque/article1569064/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/05/07/13870906.html</a>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-6753630905746086352010-05-16T10:59:00.000-07:002010-05-16T11:00:22.157-07:00Strip Spelling Bee 6 in Montreal - June 1st, 2010.Tuesday, June 1st, 2010<br /><br />The Mainline Theatre<br />3997 St-Laurent Blvd.<br />(just south of Duluth)<br />(it is a black door with flames painted on it)<br />Montreal, QC<br /><br />Sign-up at 8:30<br />Bee starts at 9 PM<br />$10<br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />Finally, if you like this event, you might be interested in our Slowdance Night events. They are similarly charming. More details can be found here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125695690780470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125695690780470</a><br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-55404013731409657482010-04-06T15:46:00.000-07:002010-04-06T15:47:43.011-07:00STRIP SPELLING BEE in TORONTO!!!<span style="font-style: italic;">Don't dream it. BEE it.</span><br /><br />Strip Spelling Bee is coming to Toronto for<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">May 6th, 2010!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buddies in Bad Times Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">12 Alexander Street </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(1 blk east of Yonge)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Toronto, Ontario</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up at 8:30</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee starts at 9PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 at the door</span><br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />All striptease spellers do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-40190763417183055792010-03-13T13:36:00.000-08:002010-03-13T13:38:09.307-08:00Quick Note about Strip Spelling Bee in Toronto!Hello lovelies,<br /><br />We've just booked Buddies in Bad Times theatre in Toronto for a Thursday, May 6th, 2010 Strip Spelling Bee. This will be our inaugural event in Toronto! More details will be posted closer to the date! But for now, please draw a little half-naked bee with glasses on your calendars for that day.Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-86508930598943966552010-03-13T13:32:00.000-08:002010-03-13T13:44:28.733-08:00Next Strip Spelling Bee in Montreal is March 26th, 2010!<span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, March 26th</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mainline Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(just south of Duluth)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(it is a black door with flames painted on it)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Montreal, QC</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up at 9:30</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee starts at 10PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10</span><br /><br />Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.<br /><br />***<br /><br />If you like the sound of this event, and are on Facebook, please note that this is One event in a Trilogy of quirky, stimulating, and all-natural Events that weekend, all at the Mainline Theatre. We do hope you will take a moment to peruse the others:<br />March 26 – Strip Spelling Bee - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344147768350" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this),">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344147768350</a><br />March 27 – Slow Dance Night - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=347922501307" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this),">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=347922501307</a><br />March 28 – Crowd Karaoke - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344985514676" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this),">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=344985514676</a><br /><br />If, however, you abhor Facebook, and consider it akin to a cult that is eating up all your friends' time, then please peruse the following blogspots in our event network.<br /><a href="http://www.stripspellingbee.blogspot.com/">www.stripspellingbee.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.slowdancenight.blogspot.com/">www.slowdancenight.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.crowdkaraoke.blogspot.com/">www.crowdkaraoke.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />***<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OFFICIAL RULES</span><br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-58710138467716367022009-11-30T13:14:00.000-08:002009-11-30T13:15:40.333-08:00Strip Spelling Bee is this FRIDAY!<span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, December 4th, 2009</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mainline Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(just south of Duluth)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(it is a black door with flames painted on it)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Montreal, QC</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up at 9:30</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee starts at 10PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$8</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.</span><br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />Best striptease will also take home (a) a bottle of wine; (b) a CD with recordings of over an hour of cats purring loudly; and (c) a DVD with over an hour of my friend sleeping in a sexy tank top.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink, and do not pay cover.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />***Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-1443488105380919742009-09-15T13:39:00.000-07:002009-09-15T13:41:45.567-07:00Photos from the latest Strip Spelling Bee are up!<span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34441&id=1089901161&l=4d2f126f41">Take a look!</a><br /><br /><br /></span>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-18857502022128421472009-08-23T15:40:00.000-07:002009-09-15T13:38:20.166-07:00Back to School Strip Spelling Bee Nights!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/Sb628-rEvrI/AAAAAAAAAAU/3pEj08FcYN8/s400/SSB-image-4-blog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/Sb628-rEvrI/AAAAAAAAAAU/3pEj08FcYN8/s400/SSB-image-4-blog.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thurs. Sept. 17th.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mainline Theatre</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3997 St-Laurent Blvd.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">(just south of Duluth)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Montreal, QC</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Doors at 9:30</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sign-up starts at 10PM</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bee at 11</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">$7<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please note that we must cap our number of strip-spellers at 15 to ensure an expedient and entertaining evening.</span> We thank you for your understanding.<br /><br />***<br /><br />The game is played a lot like strip poker, but it's a spelling bee, and it's played in front of a live audience of hooters, hollerers and hecklers who want to see some smart and sexy skin!<br /><br />Here are the official rules. NOTE THAT THE RULES HAVE CHANGED SINCE THE INAUGERAL Strip Spelling Bee.<br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they sit down. If they get it wrong, they must striptease A THIRD of their clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease ANOTHER third off. A third and final strike requires that they strip down to their underwear. Or, NAKED - whichever they are most comfortable with.<br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has most certainly won.<br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home $30.<br />Best striptease will also take home $30.<br />All striptease spellers do not pay admission, and get a free drink.<br />Anyone can drop out of the competition at any time AFTER the completion of the SECOND round.<br /><br />This is a queer, senior and trans-friendly event. We have a NO BOOING policy strictly in effect. No photos are allowed except by our Official Photographer. Our goal is to have everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell.<br /><br />Regarding the No Photos Rule - we also have a Snitch Policy. If you are a member of the audience and you witness someone taking a surreptitious photo, BY ALL MEANS, interrupt the proceedings, come up to one of the hosts - SNITCH on the guilty party, and once they have been dealt with, you will be rewarded with a free drink.<br /><br />We thank you for your patronage and understanding.<br /><br />***Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141393544492295728.post-91282556673255158612009-03-16T12:59:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:44:49.390-07:00The Sultry Birds & The Spelling Bees<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/Sb628-rEvrI/AAAAAAAAAAU/3pEj08FcYN8/s1600-h/SSB-image-4-blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313885769075834546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6D_nx1NcMak/Sb628-rEvrI/AAAAAAAAAAU/3pEj08FcYN8/s400/SSB-image-4-blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The inaugeral <strong><em>Honeysuckle Strip Spelling Bee</em></strong> goes down this coming Saturday, March 21st, 2009!<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Mainline Theatre</strong><br /><br /><strong>3997 St-Laurent blvd.</strong><br /><br />(just south of duluth)<br /><br /><strong>$6 at the door</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Doors at 10:00</strong><br /><br /><strong>Sign-up at 10:30 sharp</strong><br /><br />(Note that in the interests of time,<br /><br />we will cap the number of spellers at 25)<br /><br /><strong>Bee at 11 PM</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong></div><div><em>Hosted by the charming and gregarious Billy Mavreas.</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>- HOW IT'S PLAYED -</em><br /><br /><br /><br />One by one, participants are asked to spell a word. If they get it right, they make it through to the next round. If they get it wrong, they must striptease an item of clothing off, and that is considered their first "strike". When they misspell a second word, that is their second strike and they must striptease <em>two</em> items off. A third and final strike requires the striptease of <em>three </em>items.<br /><br /><br />After three strikes, a participant is out of the competition. However, at this time, they may choose to "save" themselves and remain in competition by taking one <em>additional</em> item off. From there on in, any misspelled words requires the removal of only one item.<br /><br /><br />Once a participant is completely naked, they are well and truly out of the competition. But they should take heart – because while they may have lost, the audience has, almost certainly, won.<br /><br /><br /><br />The winner of the Bee takes home $50.<br /><br />All striptease spellers get a free drink.<br /><br />Anyone, at any time, can drop out of<br /><br />the competition, at any stage of undress.<br /><br /><br /><br />- Are you on Facebook? Please consider joining our Facebook Group, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=57962885915">"The Honeysuckle Strip Spelling Bee Hive."</a>-<br /><br /><br />Small Print:<br /><br /><em>An "item of clothing" can be any of the following: sweaters, hoodys, jackets, shirts, blouses, bras, t-shirts, tank tops, cardigans, gloves (pair), shoes (pair), underwear, garter belt, socks (pair), filmy stockings (one), pantyhose, legwarmers (pair), shapewear, jeans, pants, leggings. Any other item not mentioned in this list is at the discretion of the moderator.<br /><br />These items are disqualified as clothing: eyeglasses, contact lenses, piercings of any sort, earrings, any kind of jewelery, headscarves, barettes, hairclips, scarves, necklaces, bracelets, purses, manbags, fanny-packs.<br /><br />Additionally, if a participant has "stacked the deck" so to speak, in their favour at the start of the competition by wearing an excess of clothing, the moderator can demand that they take some off prior to the start of the Bee, to create a more equitable starting lineup.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>This is a queer, senior, & trans-person friendly event. Our goal is to make everyone feel safe, secure and comfortable enough to strip and spell. Anyone who serves to disrupt or otherwise endanger this goal will be promptly ejected from the premises & fucked up. Thank you for your co-operation. We hope you have a great time!</em></div>Sullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256769922302485824noreply@blogger.com0