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Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

occasionalrain — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:44:58 GMT

I'm an Arthur Chu admirer. I so much enjoyed watching him prevail and become a finalist last night.

So, do you watch? When you know an answer the contestants don't does it please you more than it should as it does me?

Re: Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

kittyfan — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:49:12 GMT

Oh I am devoted to that show. Yes I am so happy to know an answer they don't. Their range of knowledge is amazing

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Perkup — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:05:34 GMT

Love Jeopardy. I agree with you - he's a very interesting contestant. I'm often amazed when I know an answer to any of the questions.

Years ago when the guy won so much money and finally missed the final Jeopardy question, I knew the answer to that one - UPS! Not that I'm a genius, but my son worked for UPS at the time and we were familiar with their holiday hiring. Sorry I can't remember that man's name.

Re: Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

occasionalrain — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:10:49 GMT

It's nice to know I'm not alone. I like that such a small thing, knowing the answer, is so satisfying.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:16:14 GMT

No, I'm not home when Jeopardy is on and don't watch. My friend was on last month, so I did record his episode and watch that one.

And yes, the rare times I do watch, I am always excited when I know an answer. When my friend was on, I knew the final Jeaopardy answer and was dancing around my apartment and singing the answer to the tune of the Jeopardy music because it was an easy answer for me and I thought for sure he would get it right. But he did not. Oh, that was sad.

Re: Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

deepwaterdotter — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:18:14 GMT

Are they reairing a past Tournament of Champions, or is Mr. Chu in a new tournament? I tuned in yesterday and seemed to remember bits of the show.

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Danky — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:34:51 GMT

I have Jeopardy on auto record....I've never missed a show but I tend to erase the shows where the contestants are children and/or "celebrities". Neither are interesting

nor enjoyable to me.

Ken Jennings was the contestant who won a gazillion dollars and when he missed the UPS answer I honestly thought he did it on purpose. The show is 2 weeks into a 6 week hiatus and the shows airing now are reruns.

I love getting the answer, when the contestant doesn't , if someone else is in the room with me.....it's my time to show off and amaze ! LOL

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deeva — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:53:11 GMT

Since these are re-runs we don't watch. But we watch the new episodes daily. I enoy it when I know the answers.

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cah — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:06:23 GMT

I've been watching Jeopardy since before Alex Trebeck! Years ago it was hosted by Art Fleming. The announcer was Don Pardoe.
I'm such a fan, it's crazy!

I secretly gloat when I get the answers and they don't!

There will never be a better game show in my eyes!

Re: Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

StylishLady — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:34:59 GMT

I watch new shows, re-runs not so much. Winners get paid when they are done and their last show airs. Makes a tough time for multiple winners after a while as they need to get back to their jobs and really would like to bank their winnings. I believe Ken Jennings was getting tired of it all. I think I see that in some of the newer multiple winners. Always wonder how far Brad Rutter and Steve Forrest would have gone if they did not have the 5 win limit when they were first on the show. Steve was Ken's inspiration and Brad won more total money of any contestant. I am impressed by their memories, when sometimes I can't recall what I had for lunch yesterday.

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curlywhitedog — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:30:28 GMT

Perkup:

That contest's name was Ken Jennings. He had an amazing amount of knowledge and how to apply it.

Maria

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LyndaGee — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:25:47 GMT

I think Alex said that there would be reruns until the first week in Sept., or something like that. I'm enjoying the tournament - Nice to see Arthur, Julia, and the other previous champs.

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AuntG — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:03:16 GMT

I believe these are re-runs and that Arthur Chu loses. Can't stand to watch when he is on because of his arrogant attitude. He won't even clap when another person wins a daily double. I would pity anyone who would have to work in the cube next to someone like that.

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travelin grandma — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:12:01 GMT

I love it when I know the aswers, too.

I had a bit of trouble watching the other night becasue the lady needed a desperate trip to the store for a bra fitting. I was totally distracted by seeing her breasts sticking out sideway. Sorry for being so blunt.

Re: Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

Danky — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:43:08 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
I believe these are re-runs and that Arthur Chu loses. Can't stand to watch when he is on because of his arrogant attitude. He won't even clap when another person wins a daily double. I would pity anyone who would have to work in the cube next to someone like that.

It's so interesting how we all react differently to different people......I feel the way you do about BEN ( the 3rd finalist ). I can't stand the way he looks, acts, speaks.....he reeks of smug arrogance to me. I want to smush his face !

Re: Anyone Watching Jeopardy?

smoky22 — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:46:25 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
I believe these are re-runs and that Arthur Chu loses. Can't stand to watch when he is on because of his arrogant attitude. He won't even clap when another person wins a daily double. I would pity anyone who would have to work in the cube next to someone like that.

I'm an Arthur fan. He's very smart and I don't see any arrogance in his demeanor. He is just a very serious young man. He moves along quickly and he wants to win. I remember the outcome also, and there is only one winner, the other two are not losers.

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Miranda1550 — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:02:54 GMT

I love Jeopardy.............................Julia and Ben are my favorites, thought Ben was gracious to Julia and Arthur when he won.

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occasionalrain — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:14:10 GMT

I was sorry that Arthur lost, he's my all time favorite. There is a stillness about him that I find appealing.

Some find him arrogant, if he is he has earned the right. I see him as more self assured.

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Danky — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:36:02 GMT

@occasionalrain wrote:
I was sorry that Arthur lost, he's my all time favorite. There is a stillness about him that I find appealing.

Some find him arrogant, if he is he has earned the right. I see him as more self assured.

I absolutely agree with you, OR---seems like a really nice, well grounded ( and obviously intelligent ) young man.

Are you coming back to the BB thread ?

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smoky22 — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:39:07 GMT

Arthur walked away with $100,000. I wouldn't call that losing. Julia got $50,000 (she came in third). Not bad for a few hour's work. Congrats to Ben on his $250,000. He was a very gracious winner.