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Sorry to hear this @zoey1996. As if this time of year wasn't stressful enough...

3/5, no asterisk I vaguely recall the existence of Monday's book, but don't think I ever read it. I certainly knew it wasn't Anne of Green Gables, though!

2/5 this week. Like @secnarf, the very American clues this week did me in. But I knew West Side Story, and somehow the play Lincoln saw. Happy birthday @saber5055!!

1/5, and it was a total guess. 0*

The movie Joel wrote and starred in this year, Fire Island , is a (loose) Pride and Prejudice adaptation, so I was pretty tickled that the very first clue tonight was about Bridget Jones' Diary... a Pride and Prejudice adaptation. Of course he got it!

Surprisingly good week for me! 3/5 (no asterisk), and I almost got the elements, as well. I knew one of them instantly and the other came to me just a little too late. Too bad we don't do half points 😆

I was a little disappointed that Mattea lost, but I love to watch bold players, so I'm excited to see Andrew in the finals. This is going to be fun!

Wasn't Ketanji Brown Jackson a clue very recently? I'm sure that's the only reason I got it right 😅

I almost forgot I was watching celebrity Jeopardy, based on the demeanor and energy level of the contestants. So I felt really smart lol! It made sense when Joel said in the interview he practiced with former j players. I wouldn't have known Joel, except I just watched his movie, Fire Island, last week!

Oh boy, this week was tough! 1/5, no asterisk

I instantly said Turin, then remembered it's "Torino" in Italian (thanks Olympics!), and... had nothing else so I stuck with it. Very exciting game with the daily doubles! I love watching that kind of bold play, so I'm glad he's moving on.

Finally caught up on Jeopardy, after getting back from vacation several days ago. I have a new bestie who thinks I'm hilarious... Hanging out with a 5 month old is great for the soul, but can also give one delusions of grandeur "Should I become a comedian?!!! All my bits are absolutely slaying in this crib." Great trip, obviously 🥰 Week 6: 2/5, one * Week 7, much better! 4/5. No asterisk though. I had no clue on Friday. I thought I had no clue on Thursday, the American composer, and threw out a wild guess that turned out to be right. When that happens, I wonder if it was really a lucky guess, or did I know it deep within my brain somewhere 🤔

3/5 with the * this week I'm on vacation (finally met my newest niece today!) and won't be watching until I get home next Wednesday. And it'll take a few days to catch up on a week and a half worth of recorded episodes... since it's a tournament, I don't want to just look it up. I'll post when I'm up to date 😁

I got 3/5, and the *! Good week for me. That Tuesday clue was tough, thinking of countries, and running the alphabet, with a clock ticking... not surprised none of the contestants got it, and I don't think I would have under any kind of pressure 😬

Happy birthday @ams1001!!!! I got 3/5 this week, one asterisk. On Monday, I said Fortune... obviously thinking of 500, not 400. Whoops! I don't think "Forbes 400" even rings a bell.

3/5 this week As always, missed the show Friday due to football. Then didn't catch up until today due to hurricane Fiona! My power is still out, but my apartment building has a generator, and they provide coffee, treats, Wi-Fi, and OF COURSE power outlets for charging your devices, in the common areas. Now if only I could get a hot shower... 🤣

Yes, wow! 50 years ago. Now that is something. Finally got FJ, for the first time this week. Who knew paparazzi chased Einstein?!!! 🤯 But I thought famous pic of someone older + New Jersey, and voila, correct answer.

4/5

I'm in! I haven't played in several years because I'm always weeks (or months 😬) behind in my Jeopardy viewing, but I'm caught up now, so finally back in the game.

Vulture.com Mattea Roach interview Interesting interview by The Vulture. She talks about the reaction to her mannerisms and chatter, plus her playing style. I liked this part: "The reason I didn’t bounce around is I thought it would be too confusing. Especially when there are categories that have specific running themes or sequences. If you’re going back and forth and jumping in and out, it’s difficult to remember what each category is looking for. There are so many different things you have to pay attention to while playing. That was me trying to minimize errors."

I also appreciated his Office Space reference.

Congrats! I was so relieved the other contestants got back on the board at the 11th hour... I feel so bad when someone can't play FJ! Even if you don't have a shot at winning, that experience, with the Think music, must be something else.

I just read Howard's End recently and was shocked to find out the title was the name of a house... so I got that one, but wouldn't have not that long ago! I did get velcro, but it wasn't instant.

She also mentioned that she's from Nova Scotia when she answered the clue about the Nova Scotia Duck Toller in the Dog category.

I was happy to see a contestant from Nova Scotia on the show... and then she won! Very exciting. Local social media is abuzz.