Sugar Beet – Play That Funky Bingo – Blurb from 2/3/26

 Sugar Beet – Play That Funky Bingo – 2/3/26

If you weren’t at Sugar Beet this week, don’t worry — the people who were there will be happy to tell you about it. Loudly. Repeatedly. Possibly with choreography. And with our new start time (music at 4:30, Round One at 5 sharp), the crowd rolled in early like they were trying to beat the brunch rush at Cracker Barrel.

We opened with Motown Label, which is basically the musical equivalent of handing the room a double espresso and yelling “GO.” The winner list was so long it looked like the cast list of a Marvel movie. If you weren’t on it, don’t take it personally — statistically speaking, you were probably still looking for Heatwave by Martha and the Vandellas.

Then came True Colors, where Ann Carlucci once again reminded us that she dances like she’s got a sponsorship deal with a knee surgeon. If we ever do a “Best of Sugar Beet” highlight reel, Ann’s going to need her own segment, theme song, and possibly a legal disclaimer. (Lucky man, Jim!)

Say What? arrived next, and the room immediately turned into a family reunion argument where everyone’s actually having fun but outside visitors aren't so sure. It was the kind of round where half the players leaned in like they were decoding the Rosetta Stone, and the other half shouted answers with the confidence of people who have never once been correct but refuse to let that stop them. Well, Ramalamadingdong!

And then… 1970s Part 6. I went nuts trying to get everyone a win! It was like the 70s rose from the earth, pointed at Sugar Beet, and said, “You. All of you. Get in here.” Polyester ghosts were dancing in the rafters. Someone claimed they once owned every album we played “on 8‑track,” which is the 70s version of saying you walked uphill both ways to school.

And all the while, my new buddy. trainee, and rock star John W was right next to me and doing a darned fine job of learning the ropes, walking stride by tride at my pace (and causing me to put a little bounce in my step to stay ahead!).

By the time we hit the Prize Wheel, the room was vibrating like a microwave full of forks. Four champions emerged: Kim C grabbed $5, Tommy M snagged $10, Duane pocketed $15, and Richard G walked off with $20 like he’d just won the Kentucky Derby. But, I dunno, 'horses,' yech.

Somewhere in the middle of all this, a couple at by the door got into a debate about whether the husband actually did like his Valentine's gift and she hit him with, “Of COURSE I like the tie, honey!” in the exact sarcastic tone that tells you he absolutely does not like the tie. But that’s your Secret Phrase for an Automatic Win at our next game on February 17th. "Of course I like the tie, honey!"

Don’t forget — if you want that Automatic Win, all you need is a photo taken at Sugar Beet on game night with your Funky Bingo Round Card visible, a dabber in hand, and the confidence of someone who definitely didn’t spill queso on their shirt earlier.

AUTOMATIC WIN DIRECTIONS:
1. Take a great pic of yourself and up to 3 other people, SMILING, and holding our Bingo Dabbers and one of you holding a Round Card.
2. Remember to face the camera toward the people, not your nose.
3. CLICK HERE!  and fill in the names (First Name and Last Initial or name, attach the pic you just took (should be in your gallery) and hit SUBMIT. And hey — liking or sharing photos on Facebook helps keep the show well‑attended, so do that, too!

Photo's of bewildered sourpusses may NOT result in an auto win.

We’ll see you Tuesday, 2/17, where the tie discourse will continue whether we want it to or not.