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CTyankee

(63,769 posts)
1. Hubby and I figured out the final Jeopardy answer tonight...but we had all day...
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 07:57 PM
Apr 2019

cuz we get the NYTimes every morning and they carry the Jeopardy final question of each day...

malaise

(267,808 posts)
2. Ha
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 07:59 PM
Apr 2019

I got two of them . James now has over $850,000 and the top five scores for one day.
Remember it took Ken 74 games to earn his cash.

CTyankee

(63,769 posts)
3. Well, it took two of us but it was a fun category. The three we got were famous for what they
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:04 PM
Apr 2019

did or were involved with in their own era. I thought it was fun to solve...

Brother Buzz

(36,214 posts)
12. I got two out of three, too
Sat Apr 20, 2019, 12:48 AM
Apr 2019

But I was convinced I was going to bolo it. British monarchies is one of seven of eight categories I dread.

When Hockey, Shakespeare, French literature, opera, Greek mythology, and Bible categories pop up, I usually pack it in

rurallib

(62,344 posts)
5. He is actually the player I have been waiting for.
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:33 PM
Apr 2019

Roger Craig (I think that was his name) would make some big bets, but then would back off at other times.
I have been waiting for the player that would bet with some abandon.

But he couldn't do so if
1) he wasn't so damned quick on the buzzer - how does he do that? And
2) then he knows the answers - good grief this guy has a memory.

But I so enjoy seeing him not playing a cautious game like so many do. Starts at the bottom and rolls up money early - gets the daily double @ 75% of the time and answers most of the questions.

Hope Jeopardy can afford the $70,000 a day he's costing them.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
7. In a sense he combines the abandon of the sports gambler
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:50 PM
Apr 2019

with amazing knowledge on a variety of subjects.
I'm betting he practiced that buzzer for hours.
He said the children's section of libraries is particularly helpful because they have lots of information presented in a not boring manner.

I have a lot of respect for anyone who works this hard for his/her dream.
Outside of sports, who earns close to $900,000 in twelve 30 minute sessions.

mtnsnake

(22,236 posts)
6. He is awesome. I've never watched so much Jeopardy in all my life. Plus he's so likeable.
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:35 PM
Apr 2019

Jeopardy's ratings must be going through the roof.

malaise

(267,808 posts)
8. Everyone is watching to see if he earns more than Ken Jennings
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 08:55 PM
Apr 2019

Jennings won $2,520,700 in 74 games.

I'm lovin' it. ABC is enjoying it as well - they're talking about it quite a lot.

CTyankee

(63,769 posts)
13. I don't think he's all that likable. He cuts Trebek off when poor Alex is reading the answer...
Sat Apr 20, 2019, 02:19 AM
Apr 2019

I guess that is what it takes to be a winner but it is rude, esp. since Alex is battling cancer...

bullwinkle428

(20,626 posts)
9. A preview of things to come - James' appearance on the show "The Chase"...
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 10:12 PM
Apr 2019
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Sowing the seeds for his future destruction of opponents on "Jeopardy"!

Brother Buzz

(36,214 posts)
10. I got preempted by a damn basketball game
Fri Apr 19, 2019, 11:11 PM
Apr 2019

I have to wait until 9pm PST to watch. Meanwhile, I'm watching my SF Giants get beaten by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 4-1 top of the ninth.

Greybnk48

(10,148 posts)
11. He has an amazing store of knowledge!
Sat Apr 20, 2019, 12:12 AM
Apr 2019

His appearance is now Jeopardy history and is really fun to watch!

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