Pub Quiz Scandal Leaves Locals Stumped Over Cheating Mystery Team
A weekly trivia quiz at The Barking Dog pub in Greater Manchester has been rocked by a cheating scandal. Despite increased scrutiny and rule changes, the identity of the cheating team remains unknown.
The quiz, hosted by Bobby Bruen, offers a £30 bar tab prize and attracts around 70 to 80 participants each week. About a year and a half ago, a group of middle-aged women joined and quickly became unbeatable, driving other teams away. Bruen introduced curveball questions, but the team continued to win, even connecting obscure songs. The landlord, Mark Rackham, shared the story on Facebook, sparking a 'massive whodunnit' among locals.
Staff caught the team cheating by peering over their shoulders and spying through the window. They used an app on their smartwatches, even after the pub banned phones six weeks ago. Despite the incident, Bruen does not plan to change the rules due to the increased attention. The team was banned but remains anonymous, with no trace of them in available search results.
The cheating incident at The Barking Dog pub has sparked intrigue and speculation among locals. Despite efforts to maintain fairness, the identity of the cheating team remains a mystery. The quiz continues, with Bruen refusing to alter the rules in response to the increased attention.
