Scrabble Dates
Scrabble can be a dog beat dog world; sometimes it evolves into something more playful like ‘Lady And The Tramp’. One of the things that I enjoy most, and hate most, about the scrabble subculture are the characters that show up at the clubs and tournaments. Okay, I’ll admit it; I am a bit of a character myself. But the truth is, you have no idea who will pop in: students; cab drivers; little old ladies (never underestimate their abilities); doctors (never over estimate their abilities); math teachers; artists; lawyers; night watchmen; Disneyland characters; and IT people (out of work and waiting for their next job). It is always an interesting mix.
The one thing that all scrabble enthusiasts have in common is that they love the game of scrabble, they get off on learning new words, they are highly competitive (even when they say that they are not), and they know a great entertainment bargain when they see it (a night at the club for only $5).
Sometimes people come to scrabble events in the hope of meeting a significant other. That’s not a good reason to show up. There have been a few flings and a few trysts that I’ve known about over the years, and I have indirectly contributed to 2 or 3 marriages of people who have met at my tournaments. . . . but that was simply a coincidence.
If you would enjoy a ‘punny’ experience, if you want a challenge, if you want a frugal night out, then go to a scrabble club in your neighborhood. And when you are in Orange County, California always make plans to drop in at CLUB #350 for a ‘HOT’ scrabble date.