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After a string of very stressful days and upsetting occurrences, it was very calming for my nerves to turn on Jeopardy and see Matt being the constant and dependable player. It's like when little kids want to hear the same story or watch the same movie over and over because knowing how it ends makes them feel secure and safe and calm. So thank you Matt for being who you are. You have made some bad days much better.

After I recover from my heart attack if (when) I ever get on the show, that will be on my top interview card. It probably will be my only interview card but I will give a shout out to the contest players for sure! I will have to get used to coming here every Monday again. It's time to get back to paying attention. I'm looking forward to playing the contest again. Good luck everyone!

My certificate is wonderful, thank you saber. I'm going to frame it so I have documented proof of being a smartie pants.

I've always liked Buzzy and it would make me happy if he were selected as perm host although I'm trying not to get invested in anyone. I'm curious to see how MR does as "host" and how he is edited. It would be funny if Sony made him record a new intro saying he's hosting for a week but then he'll be gone cuz he was fired for being ... well, himself. I love Matt and want to see him win at least 70 games. Or more!

I'm in too. Everyone here is so nice and the posts are fun. I'm still trying to get on the real show so playing the contest is good practice. Congratulations to the three contest winners.

Thank you @saber5055 for hosting the contest. And please please host again next season, which is starting in a month so take this time to rest up! I loved the photo of you at the T41, and in keeping with the fair-food theme, I'm bringing cheesesteaks on hoagie buns, with a side of kettle corn. Enough for all to enjoy. I don't get to post often but coming here and seeing how everyone has done each week in the contest is a high point for me. Saber, you are appreciated more than you know.

Wow, great news about Richards stepping down. With everything AND MORE coming out about what kind of person he really is (and no, I do NOT believe "everyone" has skeletons as some have said here), I'm relieved Sony has done the right thing. Because you know Richards didn't "step down" voluntarily. Well, at least I don't think so. Not looking forward to more "guest hosts," but maybe that has to be done while any contracts are being negotiated. I liked several of the guests, including Joe Buck who made me laugh when he said Matt Amodio had a crewcut when he started on the show. But my personal favorite is Buzzy, not that it matters to anyone besides me. I would, however, be highly disappointed if LeVar Burton was selected. I'm with @853fisher about getting someone intellectual as host. Interesting that Richards has taped one day, making a full week of episodes, then a new host yet to be chosen. That will make HOW many hosts Matt has met, if he makes it through Richards' week. That's a record I hope is never broken! That Richards remains as executive producer is still a big major problem though. Hopefully, Sony takes care of that too. But ... contracts, lawyers, lawsuits ... we'll see.

4/5 and 2 *. I ended the season by tanking on the very last day, a harbinger of things to come? I was lucky to get the asterisks though, so I know two things that Matt did not, which is amazing. If I ever get on the show (I keep trying!) that could be one of my interview comments, a shout out to contest players! I enjoy this contest so much. My week begins by coming here and seeing how everyone has done, and to think about what to bring to the potluck. I agree there is too much negativity everywhere, it's difficult to get away from it. But this is where the nice posters are. I agree with everyone above, @saber5055, we appreciate you and hope you have brightness and happiness in your future. You and this contest make our world a better place. Poor @Grundoon59. Although all your unfrozen food should be enough to feed all the tables at our final feast of this season. Seriously though, my sympathies. I had a big refrigerator die quite by surprise once and it was a nightmare. I will have to think of something special to bring to share with all the tables.

Oh, yes, who wouldn't want to quit making a year's salary per game, five-year's worth in a day. I can see where the possibility of winning more than a million on some game show would be BORING. I agree wholeheartedly with your post re: Matt @MrAtoz, although I'm glad everyone is harping on the new host so they are (mostly) staying off Matt's back. He has renewed my interest in this show, I'm hoping he keeps going forever. I like everything about him. On the other hand, it's obvious that sarcasm/wry humor isn't easily recognized. But yours made me laugh.

I'm late to this thread but I hope you are doing better @zoey1996. You shouldn't have been riding those wild Chincoteague ponies, but that made for a memorable birthday month though. Get well soon!

I put my thoughts on Mike Richards in the Guest Host thread. As for how Jeopardy itself is going, I'm naming myself president of the Matt Amodio Fan Club. I haven't been this excited about and invested in a player since, well, forever. But to counteract the jinx I just gave him, I'll have to say "I can't stand Matt Amodio." /counterjinx/

5/5 and 2*. I lucked out with Monday's clue, I focused on Waldorf and just answered Waldorf Astoria = Astor. I'm glad I didn't pay attention to the years as I had no idea he was that old. I will bring Waldorf salad in honor of my getting that answer in spite of not paying attention. Sometimes half a brain is all I need. It should pair well with @Grundoon59's Crunchy Salad.

I am not familiar with David Faber but I'm so happy LeVar is gone. His shouting of "YES! CORRECT!!!" was wearing, and his clumsy cadence when reading the clues was off putting, as was his tendency to open his eyes so wide he reminded me of Marty Feldman. I wouldn't criticize him at all except his insistence that he would be the best and only choice to replace Alex rubbed me the wrong way. Even without that personality flaw of thinking he's the best, I grade him at the bottom of all guest hosts so far, even below Dr. Oz. You, Mr. Burton, are no Alex Trebek.

5/5 and 1*. I love that Abbott and Costello routine, it never gets old even though it is. I used to go to a buffet with a friend when buffets existed, it featured crab legs and we'd stay there for hours. Because it takes hours to get enough out of those legs to get filled up. So I'm all for the FJ Crab Boil. And toss in a couple lobsters too. I'll bring the drawn butter!

5/5 with one *. I am very happy to be at @Grundoon59's table to share that delicious Detroit Sanders Chocolate Bumpy Cake. Next time I'm in Motor City, I am going to look for one. Or two! It will be a great finish for @Driad's Five-Spice Chicken. Look at me, just eating everyone else's contributions. I'd better get looking through my recipe books or I will be banned from all tables.

It looks like we are the table to beet this week! Harvard beets it is, plus I just found a recipe for a chocolate-beet cake, if anyone is up for that. Chocolate makes everything better, right?

Did any of the other guest hosts make it known they wanted to be guest hosts? Anyone know how they were selected? Many have a connection to the show by being friends with Alex or having appeared on celebrity editions. I'm offended LeVar made a big deal out of how important he thinks he is. None of the other guests had to create a campaign to get on the show. Has LeVar ever been on the show as a celebrity contestant? And he thinks he needs to be the host ... why?

5/5 and 1*. On Monday I instantly said Harvard beets because everyone hates beets, then Hasty Pudding came to me in time. The * was easy since I was given a copy of Charlotte's Web when I was a child, and I still look at it. Maybe I will bring some nice Harvard beets to the T45, enough to share with everyone!

4/5. It's nice to have company, although I'd like an honorary seat at the round table. Pizza sounds delicious. Pies are round too!

I'm not surprised French blue is a color since there are so many French things: French kiss, French fries, French cuffs, and my favorite, French leave. I can think of others but they are not appropriate for posting here.

4/5 and 1*. On Thursday I was thinking of rivers in West Virginia so said Monongahela. At least I was in good company by missing that clue. It was nice to learn the Ohio River was beautiful back in Jefferson's day.

@saber5055, I hope you are feeling better today. I appreciate you hosting this contest. Even though I don't post much, I enjoy reading here and am sorry you are feeling blue. @secnarf, congratulations on your blue ribbon. That's the best weekly prize so far, suitable for a blue week! ETA. Your dog is so adorable Saber. You are so lucky to have that little scamp to admire every day!

It's a plan! The flaming dessert trick should work (although now the other tables have been tipped off). I do have some Ziploc bags and I always wear something with pockets so I'm ready when you all are!

5/5 with 1*. But I am willing to change my score to be able to sit at the enchilada, salad (WOW to that photo!) or hot dog tables.

4/5 and 1*. I completely missed Friday, I was concentrating too much on croaked and doornail and couldn't come up with even a guess at author. I'm happy about Michigan strawberries and ice cream as this week's dessert treat. I will bring extra ice cream, there is never enough ice cream.