OT: Jeopardy! fans

[stevew]

Dola
No talk of the intentional tie he set up in Final Jeopardy?

[larrymcg421]

The intentional tie is smart if you think you can beat that opponent again.

[General Mike]

Originally Posted by Neuqua

Jeopardy ‘Mad Genius’ Arthur Chu speaks out: ‘I have nothing to apologize for’ - Yahoo Finance

Fans of “Jeopardy” won’t soon forget the name Arthur Chu.

Chu, 30, stunned fans of the long-running game show last week, as he barreled his way past a dozen competitors to win the game four nights in a row. But it wasn’t his impressive winning streak that turned him into an Internet sensation — it was how he won.

Nitpick, but he didn't barrel his way past a dozen competitors, at least not in 4 games.

Also, I missed the intentional tie, or I wasn't paying attention.

I am enjoying this decades tournament they are doing. It's nice to see some guys I remember from my youth.

[MizzouRah]

My sister will be on this Friday, 2/28!

Dawn Volmert at 1:09

[DaddyTorgo]

Cool!!!

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Cool!!!

She won't tell us anything.. having a big party for her, can't wait!

[General Mike]

So they did week one of the Decades Tournament to the College Tournament to some other random week to ??? Bring back the Decade Tournament!

[mckerney]

Controversial Jeopardy! champ Arthur Chu tells his story · Expert Witness · The A.V. Club

[stevew]

Originally Posted by General Mike

So they did week one of the Decades Tournament to the College Tournament to some other random week to ??? Bring back the Decade Tournament!

I'm guessing Chu goes on a big run here.

[General Mike]

Originally Posted by stevew

I'm guessing Chu goes on a big run here.

Eh Maybe not. They are doing 90s week next week, and then 2000s week the first week of April. The actual tournament part starts May 5.

Prediction: Brad Rutter is going to win the whole thing.

[DaddyTorgo]

Hah!

I LAUGH AT ALL THOSE STUPIDS!!!

Then again - it helps I was a history major and a Civil War buff. But yeah...that question was simple.

[Jas_lov]

Chu dominates DJ and wins again. I also guessed Garrison, Lincoln was too obvious there. I still don't get why this guy is "controversial" or bad for the game. If the other contestants don't like the way he plays, beat him. And if the viewers don't like it don't watch. He's trying to win not please the viewers.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Chu dominates DJ and wins again. I also guessed Garrison, Lincoln was too obvious there. I still don't get why this guy is "controversial" or bad for the game. If the other contestants don't like the way he plays, beat him. And if the viewers don't like it don't watch. He's trying to win not please the viewers.

You're not in bad company - my dad guessed Garrison too.

[MizzouRah]

BIG DAY!

[Solecismic]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

BIG DAY!

I'm rooting for her. Wow, that guy is a buzzsaw, though. His breadth of knowledge is amazing.

And, yeah, it is annoying skipping around, going bottom to top. I'm afraid others will start copying him because he's figured out the flaw in occasional DJs near the tops of categories - you can both safely bet big and you can save them for later. I'm afraid this is the new norm.

[General Mike]

So we could have potentially had a tie again if the guy who was in 2nd had made a max bid in final jeopardy. I don't mind it. He might as well let someone else get some cash too.

[General Mike]

2 days late but Good riddance

[stevew]

Originally Posted by General Mike

2 days late but Good riddance

Just wait until everyone plays like an animal once they start taping new shows.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Solecismic

I'm rooting for her. Wow, that guy is a buzzsaw, though. His breadth of knowledge is amazing.

And, yeah, it is annoying skipping around, going bottom to top. I'm afraid others will start copying him because he's figured out the flaw in occasional DJs near the tops of categories - you can both safely bet big and you can save them for later. I'm afraid this is the new norm.

Yeah.. getting daily doubles is the key it seems. She did ok, I'm proud of her!

[cuervo72]

I'm about 75% through his run* - finally - and I have to say, I rather like the guy. Doesn't seem particularly cocky, seems to be easygoing. So what if he plays a bit unorthodox. *shurg*


* Dawn's ep, actually

[Jas_lov]

Chu would get destroyed in this Battle of the Decades tournament. Brad Rutter dominated again today, Ken likely to do the same tomorrow. Should have just given those two a bye to the finals. I like this tournament because all the players are quality. Should be even better once they get down to the final 9. Will be interesting to see how Colby and Roger Craig match up with Ken and Brad, assuming they make it to the final 9.

[sterlingice]

I should catch it. These are usually quite fun

SI

[Suicane75]

So this Rutter guy is from the 5 days and out era and won almost all of his money in subsequent tournaments, yeah?

[Ramzavail]

is it me or did Colby seem a lot more humble this go around? I thought he was always a jerk in previous episodes and tournaments.

[General Mike]

Originally Posted by Suicane75

So this Rutter guy is from the 5 days and out era and won almost all of his money in subsequent tournaments, yeah?

Yes. His 5 day era was also before they doubled the category amounts as well.

[terpkristin]

The finale was the only time I can ever think I'd ever record an episode (TWO!) of Jeopardy!

I thought the finale was pretty good, all in all, but the guy who won seems hella arrogant...

/tk

[General Mike]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

The finale was the only time I can ever think I'd ever record an episode (TWO!) of Jeopardy!

I thought the finale was pretty good, all in all, but the guy who won seems hella arrogant...

/tk

If you were a college dropout who won 4.5 Million dollars you'd be arrogant too. Plus he's the only person who's beat Jennings so it's not arrogance if you can back it up.

[Jas_lov]

Roger and Ken are definitely more likeable than Brad Rutter. Ken would be a great choice to replace Alex Trebek as host.

I liked the all ins by Roger even though it didn't work out. Guy had 2 chances to win the tournament and couldn't get either. I was surprised Ken and Brad missed the Oscar FJ on the first day. Thought Foster and Hopkins both winning BA was common Oscar trivia.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by General Mike

If you were a college dropout who won 4.5 Million dollars you'd be arrogant too. Plus he's the only person who's beat Jennings so it's not arrogance if you can back it up.

To be perfectly honest, I blamed it on him being from Hollywood.

And despite his arrogance, I kinda wanted him to win.

/tk

[B & B]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

To be perfectly honest, I blamed it on him being from Hollywood.

And despite his arrogance, I kinda wanted him to win.

/tk

If this guy has a sense of humor, then Hornsmaniac was right all along.......

[digamma]

Dan Patrick to Host Sports Jeopardy

Maybe just online, but I'd guess that there are a few on this board who could clean up.

[murrayyyyy]

Originally Posted by digamma

Dan Patrick to Host Sports Jeopardy

Maybe just online, but I'd guess that there are a few on this board who could clean up.

Anyone else sign up for Sports Jeopardy? Got an email that the test is June 22nd here in Vegas so I'll be taking it. Just wondering if anyone else signed up.

[General Mike]

F this tiebreaker BS.

[cuervo72]

Commenting on these as I finally watched all of the tourney eps (plus some - I am now half through Julia's run).

Originally Posted by Ramzavail

is it me or did Colby seem a lot more humble this go around? I thought he was always a jerk in previous episodes and tournaments.

Heh. My wife couldn't stand him the first time around. I kinda liked his cockiness, though I think he did tone it down a little for this tourney.

Originally Posted by General Mike

If you were a college dropout who won 4.5 Million dollars you'd be arrogant too. Plus he's the only person who's beat Jennings so it's not arrogance if you can back it up.

A HOPKINS college dropout.

Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Roger and Ken are definitely more likeable than Brad Rutter. Ken would be a great choice to replace Alex Trebek as host.

I liked the all ins by Roger even though it didn't work out. Guy had 2 chances to win the tournament and couldn't get either. I was surprised Ken and Brad missed the Oscar FJ on the first day. Thought Foster and Hopkins both winning BA was common Oscar trivia.

I think Roger realized that he had to do that to have a serious shot, especially the second time. Totally justified in betting it all.

Trebek even joked about Ken hosting in the future, didn't he? I think he's be great, but Brad almost seems better suited for host duties. I like Ken better, but Brad seems to have the host voice/presentation/Hollywood thing down better.

[PilotMan]

Couldn't decide whether or not this should go here or in the SNL 40 thread. Lol.

[WATCH] ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Gets Alex Trebek To Say Turd Ferguson

[BishopMVP]

This borderline autistic guy is great. Just eviscerating the competition, adding in celebrations on every daily double, and bringing the creepiest smiles I've ever seen.

[Ramzavail]

haha def

[stevew]

Yah, totally ass burgers as hell

[Ramzavail]

I can't believe he got the Eleanor Roosevelt question wrong though. I thought that was cake.

[Chief Rum]

Did anyone notice the other night that they had a Swords category?

[hollmt]

This chick (Laura) on Jeopardy tonight needs to lose. Most annoying voice ever.

[hollmt]

Well shit...

[Butter]

Originally Posted by hollmt

This chick (Laura) on Jeopardy tonight needs to lose. Most annoying voice ever.

My brother-in-law said she was so annoying she was like an SNL game show character.

[NobodyHere]

I googled jeopardy and the top link was about Les Miles.

[Comey]

Those of you who are unfamiliar with Alex Jacob...he's a former poker pro who had fantastic results. He was considered one of the top tournament players when he was playing full-time. Has won over $2.5 mil in poker.

[BishopMVP]

Possibly the worst 3 Jeopardy contestants I've seen in awhile, but it did present an interesting wager dilemma.

Entering Final Jeopardy

#1 - $800
#2 - $3,000
#3 - $4,200

What do you wager as #player 2?

Spoiler

He went with $1,201 (for a $1,799/$4,201 outcome) and missed for $1,799. Player #1 got it and doubled to $1,600, player #3 weirdly wagered $2,500 (for a ($1,700/$6,700 split), and #2 would have won if #3 got it wrong as well.

I'm not sure if anywhere between $1,201 and $1,399 is the right answer for him over $0, but in this case he was also helped by #3 wagering more than $1,801 so it looked perfect.

[stevew]

$1400?

[chesapeake]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Possibly the worst 3 Jeopardy contestants I've seen in awhile, but it did present an interesting wager dilemma.

Entering Final Jeopardy

#1 - $800
#2 - $3,000
#3 - $4,200

What do you wager as #player 2?

In my experience, $600 is the right wager for #2 if I did the math in my head right.

Player #1 on $800 is irrelevant in this scenario, so I'm ignoring him/her entirely.

The player in the lead USUALLY wagers enough to beat the second place player +$1 assuming that the person in second bets the farm and both get the question right. So, as that second place player, I'm making the assumption that #3 is betting $1,801 ($2,399/$6,001). Based on this set of assumptions, I wager so that if I get the question wrong, I fall to $2,400. So, I'm betting $600. In this case, it appears it would have worked for me.

All this said, I have no idea what the wagering is like on show in its current era. When I followed the show in the 90's, players in the lead often followed this strategy. No one in the lead wants to risk losing when they get the question correct.

[larrymcg421]

Oooof

[albionmoonlight]

The person in third was silly to bet everything. You have to know that the first two are going to bet everything. So the only way you win is if they both get it wrong. And if that's the case, then as long as you have >0, you will win.