Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps introduced the character “Mr. Memory,” a performer with a penchant for knowledge and superlative recall. His audience pummels him with questions; he effortlessly hurls out answers. Now meet Boston’s real, live version of Mr. Memory: MORGAN WHITE JR., the veteran trivia guru at the Coolidge Corner Clubhouse. Patrons who show up for Monday’s 8:30 pm trivia night will find an unusual game format: the audience yells out categories to White, who then creates questions on the fly. Score a point for every answer you get right. Category suggestions have run the gamut, from highbrow (films of Fellini) to lowbrow (“yo mama” jokes). White’s breadth of knowledge is mind-boggling and customers delight in trying to stump and tantalize him with unexpected topics. Prizes for winning teams include T-shirts, hats, glasses, or movie passes.
COOLIDGE CORNER CLUBHOUSE | 307 Harvard Street, Brookline | 617.566.4948
