Are you familiar with the Scripps National Spelling Bee? 
No I am not.
Ever since the 2013 movie Bad Words I have been interested in spelling bees.
I have not seen that movie either.
This movie was Jason Bateman's directorial debut. I love him!
What does that movie have to do with the Scripps spelling bee?
It is about a different spelling bee, the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee, but it got me interested in spelling bees after watching it.
Is the Scripps National Spelling Bee on TV?
I don't know but it is always held at a hotel or convention center the week following Memorial Day weekend.
I wonder how people qualify for it.
I think the contestants are traditionally winners of regional spelling bees but I'm sure there are exceptions.