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At The Barking Dog pub in Urmston, Greater Manchester, a weekly quiz night became the centre of an unexpected scandal that captured widespread attention. Locals often gathered eagerly for the contest, but tensions rose as one team repeatedly claimed the £30 bar tab prize to the bafflement of other participants. Some regulars even stopped attending, suspicious of how this team consistently outperformed others.
The situation took a dramatic turn when pub management revealed they had received an anonymous tip-off about cheating during the quizzes. After a closer look, staff witnessed the team covertly whispering into their smartwatches to obtain answers, including using apps like Shazam to identify songs in the music round. This revelation was shared in a viral Instagram post, sparking global interest and resurfacing the quiz night with a fresh wave of enthusiasm. Since the incident, the suspected team has been banned from participating in the quiz, though they remain welcome patrons at the pub.
Regular quiz-goers have expressed relief and renewed excitement following the discovery. Grace, one of the team members who has played for three years, admitted that the cheating team’s knowledge seemed “incredibly intelligent” at first, especially during music rounds where they flawlessly named tracks and artists from a variety of genres. However, she now feels the truth has exposed their lack of genuine expertise. Other participants, like Jack, are wary enough to avoid wearing smartwatches during the event, while newcomers and returning players alike appreciate the restored fairness and community spirit.
Rob Hardie, co-director of The Barking Dog, explained that the cheating team’s near-perfect scores were a clear sign something was wrong. After receiving the anonymous tip, quizmaster and assistant manager Bobby Bruen engineered tricky music questions designed to expose any dishonesty. When Mr Hardie spotted the team outsides glancing at their smartwatches for answers, the case was confirmed. The incident has led to widespread media coverage, including interviews with Mr Bruen by radio stations as far afield as New Zealand and Canada. Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the pub has revived, with teams competing for the bar tab and, for those unlucky to lose, consolation prizes like Jammie Dodgers. The winning team most recently was the aptly named Agatha Quiztie
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