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10-08-2015 11:53 AM
I doubt anyone who watches Jeopardy disparages those who are gifted or is "for the underdog". None of those chosen would qualify as underdogs.
Why is it that expressing a dislike results in an attack on the person sharing their dislike?
10-08-2015 12:09 PM
I hope you don't think I was attacking you with my comment. I was just ribbing you because you had mentioned liking dogs. I actually feel the same way about them since I rarely meet one I don't instantly like. I was hoping you'd find it funny.
Also, I was hoping we had enough of a rapport that we could share a laugh together. I hope I'm right about that, and I don't really feel like your comment was meant for me. If I'm wrong, I apologize.
10-08-2015 12:42 PM - edited 10-10-2015 11:48 AM
@mstyrion 1 wrote:
@straykatz wrote:We used to be a society that cheered for the gifted....when did it all change that we no longer root for those folks hoping they lose to the underdogs?
I have a cousin who has a photographic memory and super intelliengent.... but socially inept....his brilliance often was perceived as smugness...he was the least smug person I ever knew.
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Good comment!
It is strange that some peopletend to want to see a man who is demonstrating excellence fail.
I like to watch Jeopardy to pit myself against the winner. I happen to have a brain full of trivia too and I admire those who can find the answers under that much pressure.
I say, "keep going, Matt!"
Unfortunately this is often the case- for example, autistic individuals who are 'mensa' brillilant but lacking social skills.
10-08-2015 12:51 PM
I just watched a recording from the day before and while he is not the most demonstrative person he seems perfectly fine and incredibly smart to me . . . I think he is going to have a very successful run on Jeopardy!
10-08-2015 10:21 PM
he has set up a facebook page that you can follow. he makes comments and clarifications on his decisions and strategies. i did not see the show tonight so i am not sure if he won thursdays game or not.
https://www.facebook.com/MattJacksonJeopardy
here is a time magazine article about him. i didnt realize he is only 23!
http://time.com/4066757/internet-obsessed-with-jeopardy-champion-matt-jackson/
10-08-2015 10:26 PM
10-08-2015 10:31 PM
I don't have a problem with the guy. I just don't enjoy watching the same person day after day after day creaming the other two.
10-09-2015 10:18 AM
I watch every night and I do not have any problem with Matt Jackson, although he is a little dead pan. I just wonder how someone can store that much knowledge in his brain. Last night he won 40,000. Wow.
10-09-2015 10:37 AM - edited 07-23-2019 06:17 PM
10-09-2015 12:21 PM
I think he is amazing. Maybe he is just a very introverted, extremely shy person. I hope he continues to do well. I remember when Ken Jennings was on and I loved watching him win.
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