Cubs Star Alex Bregman Takes the ‘Chicago Things’ Quiz — Did He Pass?
The Cubs’ new star third baseman, fresh off stops with the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros and originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, just took the ultimate initiation test: the Chicago Things Quiz.
And honestly? He did remarkably well.
Let’s scroll through it together (screenshots incoming), because this builds beautifully to the full video at the bottom.
Dave Matthews Gate & “Hey Chicago, What Do You Say?”
First question: What is Dave Matthews Gate?
IFYKYK. A salute to the infamous 2004 tour bus incident over the Chicago River… welcome to the city, Alex.
Then he was asked to finish:
“Hey Chicago, what do you say…”
Correct answer: The Cubs are gonna win today, but Alex upgraded’ the last word
Strong start.
Fridays at 1:20, The L, and “The Jewels”
What happens on Fridays at 1:20? Day baseball at Wrigley.
Is Naperville Chicago? Do Naperville residents think they are?
Let’s just say… that one always gets spicy.
What does it mean to take the “L”?
Hint: not a loss.
Sears or Willis?
There’s only one correct emotional answer. Alex nailed it
And “The Jewels”?
Another correct answer for Alex (scroll down to see)
Lower Wacker, LSD & St. Patrick’s Day Priorities
What is LSD?
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Lower or Upper Wacker? Choose wisely.
How many Mountain Dews are you bringing to the river on St. Patrick’s Day?
The correct answer is: enough.
Lowest acceptable degree for shorts?
This is Chicago. The limit does not exist.
The Biggest Question of All…
Does ketchup belong on a hot dog?
Bregman handled it like a pro.
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For a guy new to Chicago and preparing for his Cubs debut, this was a strong performance. Cubs fans have to love this energy.
Scroll down, watch the full Chicago Things Quiz, and tell me — did he officially pass?
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