Jeopardy! #36: 3 weeks of college students, but not the National College Championship

Isn’t February sweeps month? Or do they not do that anymore? I can’t imagine this high school reunion shit is bringing in many viewers.

Jeopardy! used to have a Teacher's Tournament every year.

I used to enjoy the Teacher's Tournament. But its been four or five years since we last had a Teacher's Tournament.

Instead, we're getting this dumbed down High School Reunion Tournament?

I really don't see it attracting new viewers. It's turning me off to think we've got to endure three weeks of this.

I thought FJ last night was relatively easy.

What the ever living fuck is Shriya doing???

After every correct response she tilts her head and grins widely like she’s coquettishly posing the camera. Absolutely fucking bizarre.

🙄

Justins hot voice and gym body will do wonderful things for his bedroom activities. Justin needs to get over the bed head look.

And that sweater is not doing him any favors.

R6 = Yeah. I don't want to hear about your gym body while you are wearing your XXL sweater hiding it. Justin is also a swimmer.

I believe someone in the last thread wrote that he had checked out the upcoming contestants and that there were no good lookers among them, but I think Justin is really cute, though I do agree about his hair. He didn't start out very well in the game, but then he hit his stride. Glad he won. Also, I think he may be family :-)

I was wondering.

Last year. A bit disappointing.

He lost me at the hair.

He got really lucky with that true daily double in the second round. I agree he's very cute.

Love his hair! Totally invites ruffling your fingers through it.

I just couldn't, with the Peter Pan collar.

The chick seemed a bit smug about being from Harvard.

Go Justin! He's adorable, just needs some (well. lots of) guidance.

Clearly, he's still figuring it all out. That deep voice!

In spite of his obvious intelligence, Justin reminds me of both Keanu Reeves in "Bill and Ted" and Andrew Bowen as Keanu...

Justin is adorable. I like the hair.

I’m glad that he won after that rocky start. Shriya was quite full of herself, so I was fine with her not advancing.

I think Justin's haircut would be fine for an informal setting, like an outdoor activity, but it doesn't look quite appropriate for being on TV.

And I think his hair would be very cute worn with a tight tee shirt or polo shirt, not that hideous oversized beige sweater with the Pilgrim collar.

That all makes him the definition of adorkable.

Is twinky Justin the new Tom the Bartender?

Mayim Bialik is a great host. I prefer her over Jennings any day. I can't believe the 'backlash' she's getting online, though. People want Jennings back ?

She gets more annoying with each passing day.

Mayim is irritating. She has an unearned arrogance that makes the episodes she hosts so joyless.

I'm team Ken!

Adorkable is my thing, but this kid ain't that.

He has a lovely smile.

She is beyond irritating. The way she says no or that's not correct like she's some Mensa genius and the rest of us are pure imbeciles.

My only issue with Mayim is her constant hesitation in confirming a guess, whether right or wrong. Though maybe that adds a little tension to the game.

Ken knows. Mayim waits to be told.

[quote]My only issue with Mayim is her constant hesitation in confirming a guess, whether right or wrong.

It's annoying. It comes across as Mayim waiting to get confirmation of an answer from the judges. Like she doesn't have the correct answer written on her screen as she's reading the question.

[quote]Mayim Bialik is a great host. I prefer her over Jennings any day. I can't believe the 'backlash' she's getting online, though. People want Jennings back ?

In my opinion, the truth is that both are fine hosts overall, though I have minor issues with each of them. But, for whatever reasons, many people feel they HAVE TO choose sides. And not only that, once they've chosen a side, for some reason they must convince themselves that the person they prefer as host is absolutely perfect in every way, while the other person is completely terrible. This is really one of the most annoying facets of human nature.

Good insights r32. Thanks for pointing that out.

I like both of them, however Mayim’s hesitation before confirming an answer is a bit annoying.

Good gravy. Jackson looks and sounds like a young, bitchy Louie Anderson. They need a warning label for this episode….FUG!

[quote]Good gravy. Jackson looks and sounds like a young, bitchy Louie Anderson. They need a warning label for this episode….FUG!

Actually, Jackson could star in “Changes: The Amy Schneider Story” and play both roles.

How could Jackson have looked at that sweater and thought, “this is a great idea!”?

He comes across like an old woman — sorta like Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire.

Lot of pursing of lips and “I’m smarter than you” smirks. And that’s just from Mayim.

Ryan is a cutie pie.

What was I just looking at?! At least Ryan was a cute diversion.

Ryan was a cute twink, Jackson was interesting, and I always think Mayim is going to tell someone they were wrong and then she’s like, “………………..……yes. That’s right.”

Yeah, Ryan was adorable. I was hoping that he would win, but the smug Jackson got too far ahead with those DDs.

What is a Jackson??

🤔

A nice to bright person, but ... someone needs to explain Jackson to me. I'm not getting it on my own.

I got final before she finished reading the question.

R32 I think people's inclination to choose between them was because they both were in the "try out" period of many possible hosts - and we discussed the relative merits of them all. That just continues now.

Jackson, Jesus, Madeleine Albright lives.

Jackson?. No. I just cannot. So help me if this were a regular game and viewers knew they had to see They/She/Him again tomorrow---the ratings would plummet!!!

Ryan was sweet and a cutie. But this is not going to be a hot 40s. Better whore it up now!! And WHY didn't he bet it all in FJ? Even if you were wrong. Go for it!!

[quote] but the smug Jackson got too far ahead with those DDs.

With that baggy sweater, it was impossible to see if they were double Ds.

They were all pretty good players. I think Ryan is sweet like Eddie Haskell...

"Eddie is so polite, it's almost un-American." - Ward

Jackson reminds me of the old Craigslist days. Where you show up to hookup at someones place after seeing their hot ad picture and JACKSON is what they really looked like. No joke. Those guys pissed me off.

[quote]I think people's inclination to choose between them was because they both were in the "try out" period of many possible hosts - and we discussed the relative merits of them all. That just continues now.

You may have a point there. but there's still no need, in choosing a favorite between two very qualified hosts, for people to insist that one of them is great and the other one is terrible. If this were a question of choosing between Mayim Bialik and Aaron Rodgers, or between Ken Jennings and Katie Couric, for example, that would be a different story.....

Ryan is very cute.

I was going to say something, but thought “better not.”

Jackson is going to have a tough time making it in the real world. Too much guesswork.

Remind anyone else of Pat from SNL?

Maybe's Jackson's sweater was a way of saying he/she is LGBTQ+.

No R56. It was his way of saying next step caftan,

I think if They/She wins this tournament---it won't happen again for another 10 years. And I wouldn't be surprised if Florida tries to ban Jeopardy in their state.

I suspect Jackson’s flesh is no stranger to the caress of a caftan.

Mayim should try to work some caftan magic herself next week; this week has been her worst ever, fashion-wise.

Ken J tends to be smug, but he seems to be improving, despite the momentary lapses of condescension. Mayim B, OTOH, comes across as a (mostly) highly functional Aspie. I'd bet that she has one or more coaches who try to help her seem normal, but a full-on detonation is just waiting to happen.

… …. …… ………. ……………………………………. Yes. That’s right.

Apparently Mattea seems to be going from non-binary to FTM?

Are all Gen Z guys gay/queer or just the ones on Jeopardy?? An inquisitive Eldergay would like to know.

OMG, could that Danny Radcliffe be any cuter?

Rohan's white mock turtle over a pale pink dress shirt is........an interesting wardrobe choice.

Did Rohan say" ALBA-QWERKY?

I have always said gay men are smarter than straights. And this tournament is proving it. Werk Rohan!!

Rohan made his IG private. Clearly he is familiar with DL...

Two Cuties tomorrow...

[quote] Did Rohan say" ALBA-QWERKY?

Sounded like it. But he also had an odd way of speaking, so who knows.

His DD and FJ bids were terrible!! He just opened the door for that snippy conceited winner.

The guy in the champ spot was too timid in his wagers.

And why did he choose the Poetry category if he felt so insecure with the topic?

Cute Radcliffe was definitely the highlight of that episode.

Daniel still has such perky tits.

I got all the Harry Potter questions right.

I'm the least HP person on the planet, zero interest. But, yeah, Danny boy was totes adorbs.

No one here has heard of rooibos tea? Guessed Sylvia Plath correctly.

I really thought Rohan was gonna trample the two girls. His betting skills were truly disastrous.

When do they begin rematching the college students we've already seen?

How does the wardrobe department outdo itself nightly by finding Mayim outfits uglier than the previous nights'?

Is there a Daytime Emmy for WORST wardrobe team?

Red bush = roi bush = rooibus

I've noticed before that sometimes the "college" or HS tournaments occasional show a question that almost answers itself and young kids just haven't been exposed to the world enough to get the answer.

Ah, nothing like that rich experience that comes from ... age.

A boogy with a hoody??

What kind of crack is she smoking?

i do not like this fucking host. her jacket doesn't even close! wear something that fits!

Anish has big dick energy.

Lucas has "we WILL cuddle after sex" energy.

I'm rooting for Anish (that posture!) but his answer REGISTER should not have been accepted for REGISTRAR.

Should it?

Those Texas co-eds must be throwing themselves at Anish every day.

R87 = I caught that too. He clearly said it wrong.

Correct-O!

I just watched the show now, and to me it sounded like the BDE guy said "registrer."

Either way, it shouldn't have been accepted.

I thought Mayim was better dressed today, but then yesterday she looked like she was wearing a housecoat, so anything would have been an improvement.

I still like her as host though.

Three smiley contestants and a good game. Mayim overuses "awesome," just as Ken overuses "fantastic."

Am I the only one who things Mayim oddly hesitates with her "that is correct" responses. I actually like her. I just find it distracting or maybe it's just my imagination?

I've noticed that delay too; sometimes I think it sounds like Siri.

I had heard a rumor that Sondheim mandated that the next major production of ST would have to include Annaleigh as Lovett. Anyone else hear this?

Oops. Wrong thread.

From last night, they missed peseta, which was gone before they were born (infants at most), but they should've gotten philately, lace and gaucho.

Except LACE is not a kind of fabric. The clue was totally wrongheaded. Lace can be made of cotton, linen, silk, rayon, even wool, which are all fabrics that can be fashioned into lace.

Well you may be technically correct, the answer that they were going for was obvious even if flawed.

It's as if she's toying with the contestant, which I find kind of revolting.

Jeopardy! fans grouse over Mayim Bialik's extended hosting stint as quiz show's spring and summer schedule is announced

A number of Jeopardy! fans took to social media to react to the show's announcement of its spring and summer scheduling, some critical of part-time host Mayim Bialik while partial to Ken Jennings.

On Monday, the show's producer Sarah Foss said on the podcast Inside Jeopardy! that Jennings, 48, 'will be back on March 10, and then he will continue the rest of his syndicated run, which will take us through April 28.'

From that point, Foss said, Bialik, 47, 'will take over on May 1, and she'll take us all the way through the summer.'

A number of fans of the show took to Twitter to criticize Bialik's performance in hosting the TV stalwart.

'Jeopardy, stop trying to make Mayim happen. It's not going to happen,' one person said.

One person asked: 'How is it possible that Mayim Bialik just keeps getting worse and worse at hosting jeopardy?' while another questioned why it takes her 'so long to confirm an answer?'

Said one fan: 'I'm just getting back into @Jeopardy after a long break since the death of Alex Trebek. I wish they'd give Ken Jennings the permanent position. Mayim Bialik is out of her depth.'

Another called Bialik 'unwatchable as Jeopardy host,' adding, 'So many quirks and odd mannerisms. I'll watch again when Ken Jennings comes back.'

Some fans defended Bialik in her capacity as host of the show, with one fan saying that 'the controversy seems contrived.'

Said another fan: 'Mayim does a great job hosting. Some folks just can't deal with a woman hosting a game show. I look forward to the Mayim shows.'

One fan said that Bialik should host Celebrity Jeopardy! while Jennings hosts the syndicated edition.

'Can we for the love of god just have Mayim host Celebrity Jeopardy!' the person said. 'One of the contestants even admitted that her pacing and the way she reads the clues is just plain bad. There's literally no reason why she should be hosting syndicated.'

One person asked: 'How is it possible that Mayim Bialik just keeps getting worse and worse at hosting jeopardy?' while another questioned why it takes her 'so long to confirm an answer?'

Said one fan: 'I'm just getting back into @Jeopardy after a long break since the death of Alex Trebek. I wish they'd give Ken Jennings the permanent position. Mayim Bialik is out of her depth.'

Another called Bialik 'unwatchable as Jeopardy host,' adding, 'So many quirks and odd mannerisms. I'll watch again when Ken Jennings comes back.'

Some fans defended Bialik in her capacity as host of the show, with one fan saying that 'the controversy seems contrived.'

Said another fan: 'Mayim does a great job hosting. Some folks just can't deal with a woman hosting a game show. I look forward to the Mayim shows.'

One fan said that Bialik should host Celebrity Jeopardy! while Jennings hosts the syndicated edition.

'Can we for the love of god just have Mayim host Celebrity Jeopardy!' the person said. 'One of the contestants even admitted that her pacing and the way she reads the clues is just plain bad. There's literally no reason why she should be hosting syndicated.'

Bialik recently wrapped up hosting a primetime run of Celebrity Jeopardy! earlier this month, and is also presiding over the show's High School Reunion Tournament, which concludes March 9.

Wow! Mayim looks like she's been borrowing clothes from Louise Tate's closet during the 1960s. Only Louise wore it better since she was prettier and had a better figure.

BDE - I hope 'Big Brother' has their eyes on him. I'd love to see him be a contestant all summer long, lounging by the pool with no shirt on.

[quote]Oops. Wrong thread.

There is never a wrong thread for Sondheim and DLers.

Let's get the most important piece of business out of the way first: Dan was HOT AF.

I'm assuming that most 'mos gasped at missing Sunday IN the Park with George? I knew Pont Neuf, mercury and Teamsters as well. Mayim made this into the episode with the most cringe-worthy set of contestant interviews I've ever seen.

Yes, R104, but Dan was as dumb as a rock. A very dumb rock. How the fuck do you not get that easy FJ.

I actually need Mayim to host. Long stretches of Ken gets very old, very fast for me.

LOVED Dan! Adorably sexy. What a hot body with that chest hair poking out of his collar. And he was smart, just had smarter competition (I was screaming at him Bridge of Sighs! Bridge of Sighs!!). Did anybody catch his last name?

FJ was pretty easy. All you needed to do was a little bit of math to get the right answer.

Dan is the guy in the dorm who lets you blow him but keeps his socks on while bottoming.

R107 Dan Oxman...IG private...We are deprived of his shirtless summer pix.

Dan describing his dick size.

Cute Dan reminded me of that hot Olympic gymnast Danell Leyva.

Today’s a combination of poorly written and difficult questions and some really fucking dumb kids. Painful!

R113: You can find the episodes in advance on YouTube. Who the fuck did Maggie blow to get on the show?

It just keeps getting worse. Worst episode ever! And I’m not being a bit hyperbolic.

Let’s face it Mayim is no beauty but would it kill her to hire a stylist.

R114/R116

Poor Mayim is so homely.

It still really bothers me how Mayim is always introduced as "the host of Jeopardy!" whereas Ken is introduced as "hosting Jeopardy!" The latter seems more accurate, considering that two hosts are switching off. "The host of Jeopardy!" makes it sound like Mayim is the one and only host.

[quote] whereas Ken is introduced as "hosting Jeopardy!"

You’re incorrect R119. Ken has been introduced as the host since the new season started in the Fall because they are both hosts now.

I don’t know why the guy wagered as much as he did in the second rebound. Those dumb bitches were never gonna catch up to him.

Caleb has that annoying habit of precisely over-pronouncing each and every word, making him seem insufferable. Which, I’m sure as someone who is majoring in Culture and Politics at Georgetown, 🙄 he likely is.

It irritates me when people bet weird amounts.

I was completely deprived the cute chat with the contestants because CBS felt I needed to see what’s his name convicted. Boo!

[quote]Ken has been introduced as the host since the new season started in the Fall because they are both hosts now.

Are you sure? And even if you're correct, both Mayim and Ken were hosts last season, and at that time, they were definitely introduced differently, as I described. So why the change now?

That was a dismal game. Sad.

Thank god we're on to the semi-finals tomorrow!

Ken is now officially the host of Jeopardy along with Mayim. That started at the beginning of the season.

On the very first episode of the season, Johnny said, "And now, here is the host of Jeopardy, Ken Jennings."

Ken walked out and commented how good it was to start the new season with a live audience once again after two years and to be officially introduced as the host.

See the video below.

Caleb is smart and has good elocution, but he reminded me of Stuart on MadTV.

Western Florida University didn’t make it to FJ. Wah wah.

A Brandeis student studying neuroscience and Mayim had nothing to say?

[quote]Are you sure? And even if you're correct, both Mayim and Ken were hosts last season, and at that time, they were definitely introduced differently, as I described. So why the change now?

We've discussed this at length before. But here goes once again.

After Alex died in Nov. 2020, they did 8 months of guest hosts. Ken served as one of those guest hosts, as did Mayim and about a dozen others, including Dr. Oz, Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, Aaron Rogers and LeVar Burton. Another person filling in as guest host was show executive producer, Mike Richards, who had previously been the EP of Price is Right.

At the start of the 2021-22 season, show announced Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik as the show's new permanent hosts.

Mike Richards hosted for a week and then the scandal about Mike's controversial past was exposed. Show fired Mike as both host and EP. Show brought in Michael Davies to be the temporary EP. Davies is the British producer who brought Who Wants to be a Millionaire to America in 1999.

Mayim was not available to host full time since she also was starring in the Fox series "Call Me Kat" and couldn't be there every week.

So, they brought back Ken to fill in as host during the weeks Mayim was not available. They stuck with this situation throughout the 2021-22 season and pondered on what to do in the long run.

Since Mayim had officially been named a permanent host, she was introduced as the show host, "and now, here is the host of Jeopardy, Mayim Bialik."

Since Ken was still just filling in at that point and hadn't been named a permanent host, the show introduced him, "and now, hosting Jeopardy, Ken Jennings."

Mike Davies was named permanent EP in spring 2022. Then at start of 2022-23 season, Davies named Ken the permanent host along with Mayim. That is when they changed Ken's introduction to, "and now, here is the host of Jeopardy, Ken Jennings."

Here is the article about Mike Richards. The controversy exposed in the article ultimately resulted in his being fired as both Jeopardy host and executive producer.

Its a fascinating but quite lengthy article.

The complete rundown is much appreciated, R130, even though I did know most or all of that. I guess what I'm saying is that, since there are now TWO hosts of Jeopardy! switching off, I think "And now, hosting Jeopardy!." would be a more clear and appropriate introduction than "and now, THE host of Jeopardy!" But, obviously, no one asked me.

I also think it's weird that Ken was considered unofficial throughout the 2021-22 season, considering how often he hosted. During that season, he seemed much more than a "fill-in" to me.

Or, "And now, here is your host of JEOPARDY."

I hate Jackson with every fiber of my being.

We all hate Jackson with every fiber of your being.

Dear Jeopardy casting team,

You are doing your damndest to destroy this show. It’s time to realize your target demographic is Eldergays, librarians, cats and Eldergays/librarians with cats.

Lucas got even CUTER since his last appearance days ago.

He's adorable.

What the fuck did I just watch? I just can’t with Jackson. What is that thing?????

She-They is ruining this entire tournament.

Can't believe Lucas missed "Lucas."

I suspect Lucas has a big beautiful cock that he wields masterfully.

Is Jackson a gay?

Jackson was serving FACE!

Lucas actually managed to get that you wear a tie with a suit, so I was rooting for him.

I understand that Jackson is very intelligent, and isn't some craven fembot, but seems to have actual self-respect. I admire him (?) for that. I suppose he's doing the best to deal with the hand he was dealt in terms of looks this lifetime.

Confederacy of Dunces anyone? I hated it, but it was written by a faggot, so I have to give it that.

And I couldn't believe that none of them seemed to be familiar with Pinocchio (Jiminy Cricket) or even Frozen (Sven).

And I'm surprised not to read of any enthusiasm for handsome Avi. What an elegant young man.

Can anyone remember a semi-finalist who can trounce Jackson? Looking forward to that.

She-Them is a little too smug for me.

[quote] Is Jackson a gay?

I believe that Jackson is the whole LGBTQ+ alphabet.

Whatever work Jackson has to have done, I hope it includes doing something with those teeth.

I bought the book Confederacy of Dunces years ago because one of my closest friends said it was the best (and funniest) novel he ever read.

I still haven't cracked it open.

Confederacy is an acquired taste that many never acquire.

Confederacy of Dunces a book that one reads while young, and should never read again because it's a shallow mess, a literary video game. Other books in the category: The Magus. Wait, I think I just created a new category for Jeopardy!

[quote]We all hate Jackson with every fiber of your being.

Obviously, there are things about him that are very off-putting. But I have to say, when he did that fake-out in Double Jeopardy, where he made everyone think he was about to say "Let's make it a true Daily Double" and then he bet only $200, I thought that was very funny, and so did Mayim and the audience. So let's give him a lot of credit for that.

R152 = Jackson.

FJ was hard. I've read some Tim O'Brien stories, but not any of his novels and I blanked. Good for Lucas for knowing that answer.

And Jackson is balding! What does that even mean, hormone-wise?!!

Jackson wants to be Allan Carr when he grows up.

Jackson's boldly horizontal striped sweater showed intimations of Allan Carr's caftans.

‘I’m gonna snowball Jackson…’

Thank goodness Justin had on a better outfit.

I thought most of the questions tonight were relatively easy but all I could come up with was Booth for FJ. Even though the correct answer to the matrix question was database, I thought it was spreadsheet. I wonder if that would've been accepted.

Justin is seriously cute, and I really love his deep, sexy voice. And in today's game, he was wearing a nice suit, a major improvement over his previous getup. But seriously, what's with that hair? Is there NO ONE to advise him to do something about that?

Also, he was really foolish with that Daily Double wager. I've always said that, especially if you're way ahead, it's unwise to wager a lot of money on a Daily Double, because other than Final Jeopardy, the Daily Doubles are the only cases where you have to wager BEFORE you see the clue. Why do some contestants not seem to understand this?

Justin is cute.

These whippersnappers didn’t know I Love Lucy?!

R163: I can't believe none of them knew Grey's Anatomy.

Justin looks like he should be appearing in a production of Spring Awakening.

Justin and his deep voice and big dick energy really delivered. Can you imagine how much cuter he would be with a comb?

[quote]Justin and his deep voice and big dick energy really delivered. Can you imagine how much cuter he would be with a comb?

I know! Here's hoping that someone has a talk with him before his next appearance.

In spite of the whining upthread, I'm not so sure that Justin's sex appeal isn't all about that hair, especially to old letches like us. Other than his deep voice, of course.

I don't agree, R168. I think he has a very cute, handsome face, and also, his whole personality has a very palpable, low-key sex appeal. Even the way he speaks his responses.

Who will hire Justin with that hair?

I don't mean that Justin wouldn't be attractive without his floppy hair, but I do mean that I think he'd look like a twelve year old with a more conventional haircut. His features are so delicate and small and elfin. I think all that hair actually gives him some strength and sexuality.

R164: I had no clue about Grey's Anatomy. However, I knew immediately that they were looking for Dr. Mudd. Brideshead? No, sorry. Vitameatavegamin being a Datalounge thing (cuz ... well ... Vivian Vance) I'd give them a pass for being two generations too young. I knew manifest, but I'm wondering whether the young lady of color would've known about the Green Book; geezer white guy here did.

On a shallow note, Justin needed to slap that barber viciously for such an unflattering cut.

Justin will be the bottom to Lucas’s top.

I completely agree, R169. He’s seriously adorable, and does have a very low-key sex appeal. I’m indifferent about the hair.

I was hoping that he would have known that Dr. Mudd was the answer to FJ — or heard me screaming it at him through the TV. But ultimately it didn’t matter.

I am concerned, however, that he may not be able to beat Jackson.

R158: I saw what you did there!

Is it just me, or did they keep ruling against the girl with the lisp? I thought she had a few answers that sounded correct, but they ruled her wrong.

It was you, R176. I can’t remember the answer, but she definitely added an R to the word, making it more incorrect. She also said Kathleen Johnson instead of Katherine Johnson. If you give a first name, it has to be correct. If she had just said Johnson she would have been ruled correct.

Yet when the cute boy last week said Register or Registrer for Registrar, he was deemed correct.

I believe she answered either Thernberg or Ternberg instead of Thunberg (which apparently is pronounced with a silent h).

You do have a point there, R178.

The player coordinators tell you over and over not to give first names unless (1) you know it 100% for sure and you know how to pronounce it or (2) the host asks for it.

I was glad Justin won because is voice is quite the aphrodisiac. If his economics career doesn't pan out, he could make a fortune reading erotic audiobooks.

I saw the old, historically inaccurate John Ford movie "The Prisoner of Shark Island," which is about Dr. Mudd, and remembered the pardon.

Thindy Brady had a lisp.

I was surprised they accepted “SpongeBob” for “SpongeBob SquarePants”

R184 = Yeah. I caught that too. That was ANOTHER mistake the show made. When the show came back for FJ and Mayim said there was a score adjustment--I really thought the show had caught the Spongebob mistake. Nope.

Regarding the SpongeBob thing -- I seem to remember that, back in the day, if a contestant gave only part of a correct answer, as here, the host would then say something like "more information [needed]." But it seems they don't do that anymore, and usually, if the contestant doesn't correctly complete the answer in the allotted time, they're ruled incorrect.

Ken does ask for more information. Mayim is clueless.

Caleb needs to dial it back. Far, far back. “I’m not going to try and do that accent. . . .”

And then he got it wrong. 🙄

Woops. I jumped too early. The judges reversed their call. It was still a douche move.

Caleb looks like a Buster Murdaugh cousin.

Tomorrow!! DL Fave Justin versus DL Villain She/They/Maybe/Him Jackson!!...I have a feeling Jacksons odd appearance and snobby attitude is going to knock twinky Justin off his game..

So happy for tonight's result! Win it all!

I really liked the cute Asian guy

Very pleased that Maya won. I like her a great deal. I still want the adorable Justin to win the tournament overall and defeat the insufferable Jackson. But if Maya won that would be alright as well.

I really liked Tim, but all three of them deserved to win if we want to be honest. Had no idea of final.

Caleb's sweater did him no favors. Tie with a crew neck = FAIL.

How much did Timmy's PR pay for that Timmy question tonight? It reminded me of that forced White Lotus reference.

I'm proud to say I guess FJ tonight. And spelled it correctly!

Is York really the same thing as Yorkshire?

I was a little shocked by that judging but happy to be proved wrong.

R198, you could have easily looked it up and learned that you are wrong.

No idea of FJ.

R200 You must be young. Any Jeopardy watcher over 40 would get Roget pretty easily. Like a $100 clue.

Was interesting that "you put an extra T in it" was said - I think more usually is there's a slight spelling error on FJ, but it's clear they knew the answer, it's not even mentioned.

Ha! I'm an eldergay.

“Shire means county, so Yorkshire is simply County of York, so York is a perfectly good answer. I knew they were going to overrule Mayim again. Tsk Tsk.

I am over 40 and guessed Gazette. I missed quail too, but got dauphin. Exciting game.

Can you imagine what the game would have been like if both Caleb and Jackson had made it to the Finals.

R29 I think the problem might be is the Mayim is probably playing along with the players, so she's not looking at the answers until she's given herself a chance to think up an answer herself. And she takes too much time to look after the player makes an attempt. Sometimes, especially after a daily double they may have given a correct answer, and they are on tenderhooks because she hesitates a second or two (cause she thinking of her own answer then checking). But -- I could be wrong -- does anyone know if the answer (question) is on the same screen as she reading from? Regardless, she takes too much time saying if they are right or wrong.

I think she’s waiting for a signal from the judges.

R191 Nah, Justin goes to Brown. He should be fine, as there are all sorts of preppies, sexual identification, diversity, etc. He is very cute indeed. Caleb talked too much while answering clues, almost as much as becoming a male Mattea.

[quote] they are on tenderhooks

It’s tenterhooks.

Weird that the tournament ends on a Thursday.

I'm 62 and didn't get Roget, R201. However, I knew dauphin.

I guessed Bartlett.

If Roget’s name is pronounced as I believe (it’s a French name), “Rogett” should not have been accepted.

Now that we have the 3 finalists, how many games do they play? Or does one contestant only have to win one game to be declared champ?

I couldn’t come up with anything for FJ either and yes I’m under 40. Other than that, I thought the questions across both rounds were relatively easy.

I made a wild guess at Roget but funny thing is, if I had thought of Bartlett, too, I would have written him instead of Roget.

I knew quail and dauphin, very surprised the contestants didn't.

Ridiculous that college kids knew so little about Science.

I have always assumed that the host sees the correct response on a screen in front of them, and that the correct response is visible to the host as soon as they start reading the clue. Does anyone think otherwise?

I didn't get Roget because the clue referred to something about "lists," and though I guess a thesaurus is a book of lists of synonyms (and antonyms), I've never really thought of it that way.

[quote]Now that we have the 3 finalists, how many games do they play? Or does one contestant only have to win one game to be declared champ?

Final games are two days long. Winner is whoever has the cumulative highest score from both days. Mayim explained that at end of Tuesday's game.

Then, oddly, as r210 notes, we return to regular play on a Friday. Very, very strange. Also, Ken returns as host on Friday.

great, cant wait for ken to return

[quote]Final games are two days long. Winner is whoever has the cumulative highest score from both days. Mayim explained that at end of Tuesday's game. Then, oddly, as [R210] notes, we return to regular play on a Friday. Very, very strange. Also, Ken returns as host on Friday.

That is odd. I wonder why they didn't decide to make the finals three days long, to finish out the week? Maybe they think the fans wouldn't want to watch the same three players three days in a row? But as for me, I would be happy to watch (and listen to) Justin for many, many days in a row :-)

Yes, but I don’t want to watch Jackson for two days better yet three. Unless a rogue chimp charges the stage and rips his face off mid shimmy.

Perhaps the difference between the hosts is that Ken had a lot of experience as a contestant, while Mayim hasn't?

What’s Deep Throat’s shiny necklace? It’s distracting me.

You think Justin's hair is messed up now, wait until I'm done with him.

R233, I would also like to know. He was so good in the bible category at first I thought it was a cross, but on closer inspection, it was not.

How shallow is it that I want him to lose just because I can't stand the hair?

Justin has wild & crazy hair.

Jackson has Lidia Bastianich hair.

Jackson really does look like a young Amy Schneider.

Did anyone notice the first look at all three finalists in the beginning of the match showed the scores at the end of this match.

Clearly an editing error, but I was disappointed because I figured these would be this match’s final scores, and I was right.

Poor Jackson... Fat, Femme, Follicly challenged.

Jackson needs a vicious slapping—You ain’t all that.

Justin's sexy voice is doing things to me.

They should fire Johnny Gilbert and make Justin the new announcer.

Final seemed incredibly easy, but I've been to both Dovers before.

Justin left out the key part about Brown's professor Josiah S.Carberry -- he's a crackpot professor because he's professor of... Psychoceramics (cracked pots).

I guessed Portsmouth, NH, which was New Hampshire’s first capital as a colony. Portsmouth is also one of England’s biggest ports, and is located in the shire of Hampshire.

I can’t argue with Dover. I didn’t realize Dover, England was such a big port city now.

I really thought I knew the answer.

All three of the opening chats were pretty forgettable. They might as well skip the small talk.

Same as r236.

Dover is busy enough to be worth avoiding if at all possible.

I also guessed Portsmouth but couldn't decide if it was the capital of New Hampshire. But couldn't think of another capital anyway.

The key was PASSENGER port. I'm pretty sure London is still the largest port in the UK by tonnage.

The contrast between Justin's sexy voice and Jackson's squeaky whine couldn't be more pronounced.

Jackson sounds like he inhales helium before each response.

Justin's voice makes me want to sleep with him. Now.

Did anyone else notice how Jackson's eyebrows went up after Justin correctly answered "What are Sodom and Gomorrah"? Hmmm....

r242, yeah, and Justin was a beast in that bible category. That boy grew up with some sort of religion.

He won! He won!

Jackson wants to slobber all over Justin’s dick.

[quote] Jackson wants to slobber all over Justin’s dick.

Back of the line bitch. . . .

Ha ha ha ha ha ha JacksonnLOST! Bye bitch. Go away and stay away.

Thank goodness. That was the right result. He’s smart and adorable with a self-effacing demeanor and a hell of a great voice. DL looks forward to seeing him again in the TOC.

Lol Mayim succumbing to her urges at the end and giving Justin a big hug.

Ken will be back tomorrow and I can't remember the last winner.

R249 Is that the first time since covid that the host has even approached the contestants for a handshake? But yeah, Mayim was all over Justin, such a cutie!

Mayim wanted the Justin cock. Good for her!

she wears the worst crap on tv and the clothes don't fit!

She’s a conservative Jew(ess) and as such dresses very modestly. But yes, you can dress modestly while wearing fashionable apparel. Her clothes don’t bother me anywhere as much as her hesitation in saying whether an answer a contestant gives is right or not.

He seemed genuinely surprised and humble that he won. FJ was super easy.

I almost had the impression that Jackson threw the game to Justin tonight, in a hopeless state of unrequited love.

So happy for Justin's win. I thought it would not be mathematically possible after Thursday's result. Jackson had an off day. Just in time.

I saw Lucas in the audience with the other tournament contestants; he still pops my button.

The adult champ we will return to tomorrow night is that quasi-handsome dark blonde dude with the beard that looks like pubic hair.

So, when do they do a ToC with college students?

I'll be very curious to see what Justin looks like even in a year's time. Cute as he is, I think his looks are still growing and changing. Not to mention his hair styles.

I think the winner of the college tournament just goes into the ToC.

So, Justin will playing against Cris Pannullo????

Be still my beating heart.

Maya would’ve won if she’d wagered more. I can’t remember now, but I think Jackson wagered almost everything and came up just a few bucks short of the win. If Justin didn’t get Yorkshire after Jackson was ruled incorrect with York, Jackson would have had enough to beat him. Lucky guy.

I wasn't feeling this tournament in the beginning but I ended up enjoying the last few games. I'm happy for Justin.

You need to get some sleep R262.

A) Once Justin got FJ correct and bet what he did, Maya couldn’t win even if she bet everything due to her poor showing on Wednesday.

B) The Yorkshire response had no effect on the outcome of today’s game as that came on Tuesday, a game in which neither Jackson nor Justin appeared.

A teenager with money? He is SOOOO my type-------DustinL from Los Angeles.

But if Maya had bet all of her winnings today would she have at least come in second instead of third?

No R266…not even close.

The other players cheered most for Maya, then Justin, hardly at all for Jackson.

Maya and Justin were both adorable. I would have been satisfied with either one of them winning.

R269 = Yeah. Maya made an impressive comeback from yesterday. Justin and his weirdly hot voice was just adorable.

Exciting final game, but FJ was too easy. I was surprised Jackson didn't get overture.

impressive kids

now I'm ready for the adults to return

[quote] I was surprised Jackson didn't get overture.

Same. I was certain that he must have known “overture.” It seemed like such an easy question. He’s in danger of them revoking his LGBTQIA+ card at Vanderbilt.

Did anyone else notice that Miss Jackson botched his "true daily double" by guessing, "What is the liver?" in the category "one-syllable body parts"?

Also, that gay-stripe-y sweater is beyond redundant. But I'm guessing he would give the sweater off his back for a date with stud winner Justin!

...and the announcer saying brightly, "...and KEN JENNINGS returns tomorrow!" Hee. Made it sound like such a plus! Perhaps it is (but I think Miyam's at least adequate).

As much as I was opposed to this High School Reunion tournament at first, the semi-finals and finals were exciting. Mostly because I was rooting so hard for Justin to win and Jackson to be defeated (YEAH to both happening!!).

That said, three weeks is way, way too long for a tournament to go on. If this returns, it should be a two-week tournament as has been the Jeopardy standard for decades.

And ending the tournament on a Thursday?!?!?! WTF. Tournaments end on a Friday and the regular play begins again the following Monday.

Jackson seemed to be waving his rainbow flag loud and proud via that sweater. Interestingly enough, he didn't seem as smug in Thursday's game as he did in all his other games.

Overture was incredibly easy. And I don't think they've ever had an easier Final than this Eiffel Tower one.

Why do we forgive Justin’s upspeak?

R277, deep voice, big cock.

[quote]Why do we forgive Justin’s upspeak?

If you're cute, anything is forgivable.

If you're fugly, not so much.

I can't figure his haircut.

R254, mayim's delay to any answer but especially correct ones, drives me nuts. If the answer is correct, what exactly is the holdup?

[quote]Why do we forgive Justin’s upspeak?

First of all, I think it's completely understandable if any contestant uses upspeak in their responses during the game, since after all, the responses are questions. All the more so if the contestant is unsure that his or her response is correct. But anyway, it seems to me that most of Justin's responses were the opposite of upspeak. Or are you referring to his speech during the interview segment?

Yes, to his speech about his sister.

R281 I think Mayim is playing along with the contestants as she reads the clues, and guesses silently to herself, then checks the correct answer (question), which does takes too long.

Mayim’s pauses could be edited out. Maybe the producers hate her.

Alex always spent his morning reading the clues outloud prior to taping. That way, he could work on any mispronunciations before taping.

As far as I know, Alex also read over the answers too so he wouldn't be thrown off by responses that were far astray.

He would also confer with the writers about wording of clues and possible confusion, if necessary.

I would think the producers would insist Ken and Mayim follow the same protocol now that they're hosts.

[quote] Why do we forgive Justin’s upspeak?

Because he’s cute and adorable and can get away with a lot. A whole lot. 🤷‍♂️

Jackson acted gay. Was it just me who thought that?

We all agree he acted something.

Justin’s meager Insta. He’s dancing with pearls and nail polish in one photo in the last post before Jeopardy

That’s not Justin, R290. That appears to be his friend . 🙄

R277: Leave Justin ALONE!!!!!!

It is Justin.

R290 (and R293) - isn't Justin the one in the middle?

R293 is either stupid, blind or a belligerent ass.

I’m talking about different pic. In the set between the two sets with Mayim.

I am the stupid bitch, R296. I finally saw the pic you were talking about and yes, that’s Justin. And yes, he has pearls and white nail polish.

AND he wears his huge cross in almost every pic, Boner killer.

The spread collar shirt was a bit distracting, but overall I thought Stephen made a nice appearance.

I guessed William the Conqueror as well. Anyone else get Burundi, too?

I failed FJ. The show moves more smoothly when Ken is the host, glad he's back.

I’d jerk Nick off.

Really great game today. I liked Jannette, but Stephen was really dominant. I swept the future Oscar winner category. I'm surprised no one recognized Frances McDormand - she looks exactly the same. Had no idea on Final.

I guessed Charles II too. Not so glorious.

Another for Charles II. Also thought of Bonnie Prince Charlie (The Young Pretender).

I thought FJ was the Braveheart guy. whatever his real name was.

I'm always amazed that so many contestants know a lot about the bible. It's my worst category.

Bible is better for me than popular culture, but there's a lot I don't know.

I miss Justin.

What exactly was a Jackson Jones ? After watching JJ on TV for the past three weeks, I still don't know.

WIFE??? Pings like an air raid siren. Ginsberg's Howl. If he's str8, then I honestly feel sorry for him.

Shame on them for not knowing that Dukakis was the governor of Massachusetts! Somehow I get the feeling it may be more of a gay thing, so I'm assuming most of you knew about ABSOLUT-ism?

Did not like Roy at all.

Well, Karen was terrible. And she had resting beyotch face.

Wasn't this the first mention of his wife?

No reason young people should know anything of Dukakis other than he lost bigly.

R313, Jeopardy contestants should absolutely know about Presidential elections, even the ones that came before them.

We haven't seen the last of Justin. He WILL be president someday!!

Yes, I quickly guessed absolutism, even though I gave up vodka years ago.

Does getting Sam Houston make up for missing Dukakis? I give Roy credit for risking everything twice: you have to take advantage of the Daily Doubles when you're up against a player of Stephen's caliber.

“Grocery Specialist?”

Stock boy? Cashier? Instacart shopper?

R310, Seriously? I found Roy quite attractive.

R313, Dukakis lost in 1988, not 1888.

I hope they bring Roy back for those second chances matches. He deserves that.

I can't imagine Roy being back for a second chance if there were one because his final score was too low, and more importantly, he bombed on FJ.

All of last season's second chance contestants were players who finished their game with a great score - like say $25,000 or even more - and got FJ, but were up against one of the three powerhouse champs (Matt, Amy, Mattea) who left them in the dust.

In comparison, Roy gambled big on FJ and got the answer wrong and had a final score of around $17K.

Bye, Roy, nice to know you.

I think if I were ever on Jeopardy I'd be tempted to bet big like Roy, which really worked for him, until it didn't.

As I've said before: It seems to me that, unless a contestant is way behind in the latter part of the match, that contestant should NOT bet a large amount of money on a Daily Double, because the Daily Doubles and Final Jeopardy are the only times in the game when you are required to wager BEFORE you see the clue. Of course, there are other variables, including how knowledgeable you are in a particular category. But generally speaking, I think I would only bet a small amount of money on the DJs unless, as I said, I was way behind towards the end of the game and/or the category was one where I think I'm pretty much an expert -- for example, Broadway Musicals or The Films of Judy Garland :-)

R322, Be sure to watch tonight’s show.

R324, what do you mean by that?

R325, Watch and you’ll understand.

Nope, R326. I have no clue what you’re talking about. Unless it’s the all in DD by Long. But that’s not unique. Absolutely nothing about this episode screams watch me. 🙄

I've asked this before: It is now around 6:30 pm on the East Coast of the U.S., and it was even earlier R324/326 first posted, so how can this person have already seen tonight's Jeopardy! game? Does the show air earlier in Europe???? Or is this person someone who has sort of special, early access?

It’s on at 3:30 in Chicago, R328. It’s a syndicated program and airs at different times in different markets, 🙄

Jeopardy! airs as early as 11:30 AM in Houston, TX.

I’m in Houston and the program airs at 11:30a.m CDT.

I knew FJ had to be either Mongolia or Kazakhstan and at the very last second decided it must be Mongolia because of the name of empire. Kazakhstan was a good response though, and it was a part of the Mongol Empire.

Go Steve! I'd forgotten how hot he is, if you like nerdy guys. He looks tall and lanky, too. The beard really needs trimming, though. So many men now have these bushy, frizzy beards. I can't wait for fad to die out. Where is Peter the Great when we need him?

I don't mind the beard, but the gay voice I find distracting.

I felt sorry for her and her six legs.

I think the way Steve's beard is trimmed at the ends, or rather NOT trimmed at the ends, is really ugly. I'm guessing he would look far more attractive if it was a trim beard or if he was clean shaven.

Thanks for the responses above. I know Jeopardy! airs at different times in different markets, but I thought it was always in the evening, and I thought 7pm EST was the earliest.

You think Steve has gayvoice? I don't think so. He's a young, educated guy. Most of them talk like this. "Millennial or gay?" is a real thing.

Long was so fast on the scrambled clues that I was sure he would get Monroe Doctrine; it was the only one I got in that category.

Damn Long, that really sucked. He was on quite a roll there until that Monroe Doctrine clue. At least he had enough to compete in FINAL.

Poor Long. That was truly tragic to watch.

Doesn't Steve have an inordinately small amount of money after winning so many games? I think he's not even up to $150,000 yet.

It's enough to get me to Lisbon!

[quote]Poor Long. That was truly tragic to watch.

Further support of my theory that you should almost never bet lots of money, let alone EVERYTHING YOU HAVE, on a Daily Double, because you have to wager BEFORE you see the clue.

R343, Of course you have to wager BEFORE you see the clue.

If you’re so behind that the only way you have a chance of possibly winning is to wager a large amount, THEN YOU WAGER A LARGE AMOUNT.

Other variables that should determine size of DD bet: 1) is it a category you are strong in 2) where on the board is the clue (top of board - easy; bottom of board - hard) 3) how far are you behind.

I read a lot and always have, but had no idea that HOWL was the correct response.

R346, It would help if you were gay or knowledgeable about gay literature.

I take it most of us got Monroe Doctrine as he failed?

[quote] If you’re so behind that the only way you have a chance of possibly winning is to wager a large amount, THEN YOU WAGER A LARGE AMOUNT.

Yes, as I've said myself. But many contestants have waged large amounts, sometimes ALL of their money, even when the scenario you mention did not apply.

[quote]Other variables that should determine size of DD bet: 1) is it a category you are strong in 2) where on the board is the clue (top of board - easy; bottom of board - hard) 3) how far are you behind.

True, all of that has to be taken into account. But generally speaking, I think too many contestants wager too much money on the Daily Doubles, considering that you have to wager before you see the clue, which is not the case at any other time in the game except for Final Jeopardy.

The only time you wager any money is on the Daily Doubles and Final.

The rest of the time the dollar amount is set. No wagering involved. When you ring in, you know exactly how much you will win or lose.

Yes, R350, I have been watching Jeopardy! since the 1960s, when Art Fleming was host, so I know how the show works. I think I've made it clear why I think one should avoid wagering lots of money on a Daily Double except under special circumstances, including if one is so far behind that one would have no chance of catching up without betting big. If you disagree, that's fine.

I disagree.

Except in Long's case, he was blazing through that anagram category, getting every single one of them right, and seemingly without hesitation. So it doesn't surprise me that he bet it all on the DD in that anagram category. I wonder if the pressure simply blindsided him? Obviously, it didn't work out for him but I admire his gumption (sorry, just can't say balls about Long) anyway.

It’s puzzling why people who clearly don’t understand the game at all are on this thread yammering the loudest, 🙄

What father would allow his children to call him “Poo Poo Pants”?

Wild guess at FJ for me, but it was correct.

What father would let the world know he was called poo poo pants?

I have Tahitian Black Pearl cufflinks, hunnay!

I got FJ! It was tough until I remembered the Queen’s name was Dutch.

[quote]Except in Long's case, he was blazing through that anagram category, getting every single one of them right, and seemingly without hesitation. So it doesn't surprise me that he bet it all on the DD in that anagram category.

True, BUT for all of the other clues, he didn't have to ring in until he thought he knew the answer. Also, he was able to read each clue BEFORE he rang in. And ALSO, he obviously didn't have ALL of his money riding on any of the other clues, because he wasn't allowed to bet anything more than the dollar amount of each particular clue. Some people here may think I don't understand how the game works, but I think people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Don’t take this personally, R359, but you might be certifiable.

Chicago was kind of a gimme.

Yeah, R353, I admired Long's gumption too. It was a bold move that didn't pay off but I respect that he went for it. I would have done the same in his shoes.

A) Andrew owes the producers $1,000 after that performance

B) I’ve said it a million times. Why are women such poor at wagering in this game????

Also, why me talk so bad?

Anyone who knows anything about art would have known it was Rembrandt. An art museum (not a gallery but a museum) in 1898 would not have had a big exhibit of a contemporary artist. And Rembrandt was (and arguably still is) certainly the biggest name in Dutch painting until van Gogh was rediscovered many years later.

Was the East German Trabant really that obscure?

Hopefully, Andrew did not tell many family members and friends that he was going to be on Jeopardy!.

Andrew was quite adorable.

Agreed, but too bad he didn't know much.

Got the Canadian Prime Ministers, as well as Orcas and Padre islands. Missed the "hiding in plain sight" final question.

R368, Too feminine, unattractive beard and how about a shirt with a collar that fits?

It must be humiliating to stand there as the show melts away.

All that was missing that were the strings to hold him up.

Most of the country missed out because of March Madness.

R373, YouTube is your friend.

Was coming here to say that, R373.

No Jeopardy for us.

Did the guy win again?

I had “Orca” and “San Padre”.

No cigar.

I loved Raiders when it was released, but for some reason guessed The Untouchables.

R377 = I also thought of The Untouchables. But then realized at the last second it was Raiders.

I never found Ray Romano funny, but I have to say he looked pretty good reading that MTM clue. He just turned 65, but you'd never know it.

Poor Andrew. Cute but camera nerves got the best of him.

I also figured Final was The Untouchables.

Damn, what was the final jeopardy question?

I didn’t get the show at all. 😢

You can watch it on YouTube

A writer & producer of this movie said he wanted it to be like a Western or James Bond film, “only it takes place in the ’30s”

I got as far as Indiana Jones, but then figured it was Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. I forgot all about Raiders ..., even though it came first.

R384, 1981.

When i was a kid in the 1980s we were too poor to go to the movies. Also my parents would never spend booze money on something so trivial.

Ken really needs to get some suits that fit him. Every day I wait for his jacket button to pop in the middle of the game.

Yet another vote for The Untouchables!

The woman contestant was strong. I thought for awhile that she would defeat the champ.

She should have won, R388. She wagered poorly in FJ.

Gracias, R383.

I probably would have gotten that. 😬

R390

Yeah, what did that lady have to lose, really, by not betting it all yesterday? She was already guaranteed to come in second, at least, because of the marionette's disqualification. Coward!

WTF are you even talking about R392??? Why should she bet it all? And BTW, she pretty much did. When you’re that close in second place and third place isn’t even on the stage, you bet just enough to cover the current total of first place. If he gets FJ right, you’re not going to win anyway. But he does have to bet a considerable amount. Meaning if neither gets it right, you win, 🙄🙄🙄🙄

The woman today played it right.

I got “Raiders of the Lost Ark” immediately but I have also been thinking a lot about the Indians Jones films this week after Ke Huy Quan (Short Round in “Temple”) won the Oscar last Sunday.

*Indiana Jones

I’m tired of Stephen.

Yay!!! Glad that Kelly won. I like her. She’s low-key and smart. And, I was already tired of Stephen.

Well, I didn't see that happening. FJ = I had no idea what state. I said Minnesota.

I like the new champ, too.

Stephen was even faggier tonight. Seriously think his wife might peg him.

I said Utah because I thought the insistence on bringing the women might be from the Mormons!

I figured it was Wyoming because they had elected the first female governor.

Yeah, Wyoming was very easy. Unlike the rest of the episode. Damn I felt stupid,

Stephen guessed too many clues incorrectly to win the game. He became more desperate as the game went on. Why do you guess at high-dollar clues???

??? R404. No, he missed FJ. Seriously is somebody just trolling this thread for fun??

I guessed Utah too. Kelly is smart and pretty likable. Mark's coincidental "great wall" anecdote then answer was funny, but the landlocked "Northampton" guess on his third Daily Double was a groaner.

I was astounded that Mark hemmed and hawed over his last DD and came up with Northampton. The Titanic set sail from the port in Southampton. Surely he’s heard that once or several hundred times.

Does Stephen really post on Reddit? wtf?

I read this linked article a few hours after watching Jeopardy. Talk about societal regression.

"Congress relented in 1890 after this prospective state said it would wait 100 years rather than come in without the women."

Yeah Kelly! I really liked her and was tiring of Stephen.

Final was easy for me. I immediately knew it was Wyoming. I'd recently read an article that mentioned the state gave women the vote first.

Yay Prof won

I liked Kelly, but she was no match for those two. Better the prof than Big Jake, who I easily suspect is a Rethug — I mean, a football coach from rural Alabama who met Chuck Norris at a “political event.” 🙄

I really liked Big Jake and don't give a shit about his politics. He was huge but sexy. The accent alone would have been nice to listen to for a while.

The prof is OK, but Ken should never have accepted "Pliny" as the to DJ. The only correct answer was Pliny the Younger. In fact, that was pretty much the point of the question. At best, he should have said "we need more" and given her a chance to add "... the Younger". Also, she mispronounced Pliny, which is hard for me to forgive in a college professor.

Pliny the Elder's death at Vesuvius is famous. It's not like this was such an obscure question that the contestant deserved a break.

Professor Melissa’s hair looked tragic.

Melissa reminded me of who I imagined cast as Eleanor Oliphant in the book “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.”

I totally dismissed Prof Laura as a limp nerd who wouldn't go far. I bet all of you did.

And how do YOU pronounce Pliny, r413? Don't Ken and Mayim usually correct a mispronunciation with the win?

R416 I totally don't understand when pronunciation disqualifies an answer... because sometimes it does. I guess if the correct spelling could not possibly be pronounced... Pliny could be read (incorrectly) as Pl-eye-knee.... but if she'd said Planny it would have been ruled incorrect.

Melissa was a little...um... tightly wound? But she played well.

Did anyone hear her say "Ewan Gregor"? I was certain I heard that.

I heard that, too. r418.

Great game. One of the best we've had lately. I liked all three contestants.

Yes, Melissa took me by surprise. Wasn't expecting her to do nearly so well. But at the same time, I was expecting Kelly to do much better.

Final seemed incredibly easy. And it was given that all three knew it.

R416, Pliny (Elder or Younger) is pronounced "PLIH-nee", as thought it were spelled "plinny". Some scholars apparently say "plee-nee", which I suppose is meant to sound more Latin.

Melissa pronounced it as "PLINE-ee", like thigh-knee. I don't think contestants should be disqualified for mispronunciation, but she should have been required to specify which Pliny she meant or be ruled wrong.

I think Ken did correct the pronunciation when he repeated the answer as "Pliny the Younger", which is the answer he should have required from the contestant, since there are two famous Plinys.

The clue specified it was the Younger since the Older was killed.

Is that true? Does anyone have the exact wording of the clue because I don’t recall anything about “Elder/Older” or “Younger” being in it.

Nobody names their kids Pliny any more.

In a letter to Tacitus, this man wrote of his elder uncle's death at Vesuvius from "some gross and noxious vapor"

It even included the word “elder” when it was unnecessary since he was writing about his uncle.

Thanks, R425.

I care about fatso's politics. Chuck Norris campaigned against the Boy Scouts allowing gays and supported Roy Moore who tried to prevent gays from marrying in Alabama. Fuck this guy. Glad he lost.

R428, But . . .

Yeah, I cringed a bit when Jake mentioned having gone to a political event - and then stopped himself from saying who the speaker was before then mentioning having seen Chuck Norris there too.

I'm amused at some posters mentioning they found Jake attractive.

My first thought when he was announced was to think, "Wow! What a tiny head for such a huge body!"

He looked like a character from a comic strip.

Agreed, he lost me at Chuck Norris.

I am trying to get beyond tribalism (I am pretty far left, and Trump/MAGA Chistian nationalism has occupied a lot of my psychic space the last seven years). I quit Twitter, I resist watching cable news more than an hour a day, I have spiritual practices which are more deeply effective when I let go of my disgust with bigotry AND bigots.

I heard the Chuck Norris and the accent... and I knew what team he played for.... and consciously I watched him, remarking mentally at how sharp and knowledgeable he was, and how polite he seemed. Nice guy, I wish him well.

Jeopardy.... part of my practice now.

Oh good. Today we have the leader of a marching band and a complete moron. 🙄

Why is Charlotte wearing a Sgt Pepper jacket?

I thought the same thing about the Sgt. Pepper jacket.

Plus, she had a really severe look on her face most of the time.

Apparently, she doesn't get high with a little help from her friends.

What’s a corn horn?

R434, Maybe that’s what letter carriers wear in Albany.

FJ was so hard. I guessed Jerusalem, hoping to cover a lot of bases...

Ken & Melissa's chatting about mispronunciation at the start seemed like a band-aid over yesterday's PLINEy...