Famous "Lou"s
This all-time great New York Yankee passed away at age 37 from ALS, a disease now often known by his name
Who is Lou Gehrig?
This world famous gin's name is based on a common nickname for the guards at the Tower of London in England
What is Beefeater?
... so that on October 21st, I can see the first tip off of this Toronto team's season
What are the Toronto Raptors?
August 23rd has come and gone, but you could have seen this legendary Reggae artist perform at the Ex. I hope you know his name, because it wasn't me!
Who is Shaggy?
Most Greeks will start a sentence with Yeia Sou, meaning this simple word to start a conversation
What is hello/hi?
This legendary Jazz singer is most known for his brooding voice and song "What a Wonderful World"
Who is Louis Armstrong?
The #1 selling gin in Canada is this world-famous English brand with a trademark green bottle and red wax insignia
What is Tanqueray?
… so that on October 23rd, I can catch Game 1 of this decisive baseball playoff (my Jays will likely not return this year)
What is the World Series?
If you buy a ticket to the Ex either today or Sept.5th, you get free admission to see Toronto FC play at this stadium.
What is BMO Field?
Octopus is derived from two Greek words, okta (eight) and podos (meaning this)
What are feet/legs?
This rotund comedian starred as the host of Family Feud for 5 yrs and his own cartoon series Life with Louie
Who is Louie Anderson?
Isle of Harris (my favourite gin) is distilled and bottled on one of the Outer Hebrides islands in this UK country
What is Scotland?
… so that on the night of October 3rd, I can attend this famous art festival and wander downtown aimlessly looking for shawarma after
What is Nuit Blanche?
If something spooky is up your alley, you can go on a guided tour that talks about the history of these haunted souls within the Exhibition Grounds
What are ghosts?
This place where you might catch a sceening of The Odyssey or Buddy, is almost exactly the same in English as the Greek θέατρο
What is a theatre?
Many often forget he is a Lou, one half of a comedy duo most famous for their slapstick "Who's on First" routine
Who is Lou Costello?
Gin is typically found to have between 40-44% ABV, which stands for this
What is Alcohol by Volume?
…so that on October 21st, I can see this pop starlet's concert with all the filipinos. It'll be "good 4 me".
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
Kristen's favourite "ride" at the Ex is taking the Sky Ride, a type of this, which shares it's name with a mode of transportation in Venice
What is a gondola?
This season is called Kalokairi in Greek, which translates literally to "good weather"
What is summer?
This French royal was colloquially known as "Sexy Legs" , due to his attire and pose in his most famous portrait
Who is King Louis XIV?
This great craft gin out of Montreal shares a name with one half of the most-famous Shakespeare title couple
What is Romeo('s Gin)?
… so that on October 7th, I can start binge-watching Mike Flanagan's new horror series about this tortured "prom queen" taking revenge on high-school bullies
What is Carrie?
My favourite part of going to the Ex is getting the best tiny chocolate donuts from this vendor.
What is Tiny Tom?
This item's English name is derived from 2 Greek words that translate literally to "far sound"
What is a telephone?