“HQ Trivia” might’ve lost a ton of players Wednesday night.
For the uninitiated, “HQ Trivia” is a live mobile trivia game that runs twice a day and gives users a chance to split grand prizes typically ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. All participants must do is answer each of the 12 questions correctly.
The game, which requires no entry fee and is taking the world by storm, primarily is hosted by Scott Rogowsky, who often uses the moments before game time and between questions to inject some humor. However, one of his jokes during Wednesday night’s episode fell spectacularly flat — at least with New Englanders.
It all started when Rogowsky introduced the second question which, like most early “HQ” questions, was rather silly.
@hqtrivia “Tom Brady is a cheater and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence!” 😂 pic.twitter.com/YLbDGtBrsm
— 🇺🇸Kevin Schippers🇳🇱 (@skippertje) January 25, 2018
Real brain-buster.
Before Rogowsky revealed the correct answer, he went on a diatribe that concluded with a jab at New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
“Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional locomotive character for kids,” Rogowski said. “Tommy Pickles is the leader of the ‘Rugrats.’
“And Tom Brady is a cheater.”
Twitter, of course, blew up almost instantly, with many praising Rogowsky for throwing shade at Brady. Others, however, weren’t so kind.
(Warning: Some of the tweets contain inappropriate language.)
@hqtrivia Scott Rogowsky was out of line w/ negative comment about Tom Brady tonight…should apologize!
— Bill Ganley (@GanleyBill) January 25, 2018
Had to delete @hqtrivia after that ass hat @ScottRogowsky called Tom Brady a cheater, get a real job you irrelevant moron
— Michaela Igo (@Igo_Fast) January 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/geoffsheasby/status/956347401022902273
Might have to boycott @hqtrivia after @ScottRogowsky said "Tom Brady is a cheater" #gutless
— Tim Lebbossiere (@TimLebbossiere) January 25, 2018
Oh, Tom Brady is a cheater @ScottRogowsky? If he had a trivia app, it would run a heck of a lot better than your janky-ass @hqtrivia that kicks off people who get questions right… @rus
— Chris Pollone (@ChrisPollone) January 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/TripleTenny/status/956347998317039616
@hqtrivia really scott? Tom Brady is a cheater?? You just lost me and a lot more people. Why don’t you educate yourself and learn the facts. You’re sickening. Not the time or place to air your misguided thoughts.
— Denise (@Dsmith1111D) January 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/tweetsbyJD/status/956349011602092032
Deleting this game. Host is arrogant and a cheater! This game is rigged and full of flaws. Nothing like Tom Brady. Hope all of NE deletes you! #deleteHQgopats
— Jan Williams (@jammie04038) January 25, 2018
@hqtrivia – You obv don’t want any New England fans playing your game. Really lame of @ScottRogowsky to bash Tom Brady out of nowhere. Maybe you should cut out the divisive comments and instead work on the lag problems.
— GuiltyPleasure (@Keep_it_real_9) January 25, 2018
@ScottRogowsky Tom Brady a cheater????? Well HQ trivia is deleted and you are a moron. Have a freakin clue before you perpetuate lies like that you clown. I used to like you. Now you blow.
— FreddieMac25 (@FreddieMac251) January 25, 2018
https://twitter.com/JHill_21/status/956351768861999106
https://twitter.com/kristindou1/status/956347832310665216
Now, if you’re an “HQ” player, Rogowsky’s transgressions against Brady shouldn’t come as a surprise, as the host’s smugness routinely takes center stage.
Between obscure baseball player references and the constant name-dropping of musical artists (Death Cab for Cutie) he thinks make him seem like a music buff, Rogowsky tries extra hard to be interesting. But hey, the game has become a cultural phenomenon, so give credit where credit is due.
In case you’re looking for an apology from Rogowsky, “HQ Trivia” goes live daily at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET.
