Season 41 Final Jeopardy Contest

[ams1001]

1 minute ago, SoMuchTV said:

Fortunately I was saved by the armadillo. 

Edited November 2, 2024 by ams1001

[DXD526]

1/5. TH only, like last week. This is getting boring.

I'm at 2/5 if 'that club in Cabaret' counts for Monday. Couldn't come up with the name. 

[possibilities]

Goose egg for me. 

I had the idea of Cabaret but couldn't think of the name of the club, so dismissed it completely. I can't even remember what i settled on instead, but it was obviously very wrong.

[shapeshifter]

1 hour ago, SoMuchTV said:

Well, almost a perfect week for me but not in the way some of you mean. Fortunately I was saved by the armadillo. 

1/5

Hah! Same.
If I hadn't caught the armadillo, I was considering claiming Gutenberg Bibles because I did think of them, but also some other possibilities before the end of the think music.
Anyhoo:
Week 8: 1/5 

Here are some more biscotti's to mark 1/5's with:

And here's the recipe:
taylormademarket.com/vanilla-almond-biscotti-cookie

[secnarf]

0/5 this week.

[shapeshifter]

2 hours ago, secnarf said:

0/5 this week.

My daughter turned me onto these O-shaped confections.
Not too sweet, but addictive.
For all of our 0/5 weeks — which includes 2 of my last 4 weeks:

Edited November 3, 2024 by shapeshifter

[M. Darcy]

2/5

[Clanstarling]

19 hours ago, DXD526 said:

1/5. TH only, like last week. This is getting boring.

I'm at 2/5 if 'that club in Cabaret' counts for Monday. Couldn't come up with the name. 

Sorry, that was my answer too. I wish I could count it (we all would, I think) Now I'll remember it because Kit Kats are my kids' favorite candy. (not mine)

I'm 2/5 this week - Gutenberg Bibles were an instaget - I have a off the wall personal connection with Gutenberg, and I guessed armadillo (but I wasn't sure of the rabbit like ears part)

[30 Helens]

1/5. I was also saved by SuperArmadillo.

In the Spirit of Jeopardy Halloween, I will bring an assortment of 

  

  

 

Squish the last two together and they may taste like armadillo.

[ams1001]

7 minutes ago, 30 Helens said:

1/5. I was also saved by SuperArmadillo.

In the Spirit of Jeopardy Halloween, I will bring an assortment of 

  

  

 

Squish the last two together and they may taste like armadillo.

I found some caramel-filled chocolate armadillos when I was looking for my cookie but one of them was cut in half in the picture with caramel oozing out and frankly I didn't want to post that. 😆

[possibilities]

I thought of the printing press, but not the Bible. And I really didn't think the press itself was what they wanted. Leave it to me to forget the Bible when I think of books!

[helpmerhonda]

3/5 for me.

[theartandsound]

WEEK 7 (21 OCT): 2/5, no *.

WEEK 8 (28 OCT): 4/5.

 

Sadly, my Mets didn't make the World Series, but I did write a poem abt their incredible 2024 season. LET'S GO METS IN 2025!!!!

 

[Browncoat]

3/5 this week.

[ams1001]

Week 9: 3/5
YTD: 20/45 (44%) with 2*

Sorry, but I got nothing to contribute to the virtual dinner party this week. I'm tired. Might make some hot chocolate and hopefully finish my book that was due back at the library on Wednesday.

[Prevailing Wind]

FOUR this week!  (Damn Kevlar)

I'll bring 4 mini-marshmallows for each cup of hot chocolate AMS1001 brings.

[ams1001]

4 minutes ago, Prevailing Wind said:

I'll bring 4 mini-marshmallows for each cup of hot chocolate AMS1001 brings.

Ooh, I forgot, I have Oreos. They were on sale.

[shapeshifter]

Week 9: My first 5/5 ever. 
Pretty sure there weren't any asterisks. 

 

[possibilities]

I had two instagets which I insta-doubted and insta-rejected, so I have to take another zero this week, and I also need to get over whatever this self-doubt trip is.

Blueberries for all:

[opus]

2/5 this week 

[Shrek]

3/5 for me this week.

[Bliss]

I've had weeks where I thought, "ok... this is it... this'll be my perfect week!"... and then something happens - like obscure opera or art history (grrr)... and I flame out.

Not this week! (Perhaps hump day's despair had something to do with it... the J! gods took pity on me?)

5/5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm still amazed my brain found kevlar in the dusty recesses.

Hope everyone likes 5-layered-trifle ;-)

[Trey]

3/5 Mon., Tues., and Thurs.

[Driad]

Week 9: 4/5.  Bringing baba ganoush and fresh pita.

[Clanstarling]

Apologies, Apologies. It's been a week...I totally forgot yesterday was Friday.

Here they are:

Week 9 • November 4  No Asterisks
41.     19th CENTURY LIT - All introduced in the same chapter of a novel, Grimaud, Mousqueton & Bazin are the servants of these men (The Three Musketeers [Porthos, Athos, Aramis])
42.     PHRASE ORIGINS - In 1935 an article popularized this term for the part of the U.S. where residents were "depending on rain" (The Dust Bowl)
43.      COUNTRIES - This country has the most time zones in the world, including its territories in South America & off the coast of Africa (France)
44.     1960s INVENTIONS - Poly-paraphenylene terephthalamide was 1st intended to reinforce radial tires but the lifesaving polymer aka this would have many uses (Kevlar)
45.     RENAISSANCE MEN - In a letter he wrote, "On August 7, 1501... we determined that the new land was not an island but a continent" (Amerigo Vespucci)

2/5 for me. I'll bring leftover Halloween candy (yes, there is some - my daughter's, not mine...)

Edited November 9, 2024 by Clanstarling

[possibilities]

Oh! Wait! I got France! So I can take 1/5 this week! It was dust bowl and Vespucci that I insta-got/doubted/rejected. 

I've been bluer than blue this week, and didn't even remember the moment I got something right.

 

[zoey1996]

Week 9 2/5, no*

YTD 16/45, three*

Found some cute chocolate armadillos!

[Good Queen Jane]

3/5.

I’m going through pumpkin spice withdrawal as I transition to peppermint. 

[Mindthinkr]

3/5 this week. I’m bringing new toothbrushes for everyone. We will all need to clean our teeth after all that candy! 

[secnarf]

2/5 - started the week off strong at least.

You know, on Thursday, my brain thought "bullet proof vests" but my mouth said "Teflon". I did know that teflon is not what is in the vests, but couldn't pull the right word out of my brain.

 

[30 Helens]

My week started off strong, then fell off a cliff. (In more ways than one.) 2/5.

Since we all could probably use some comfort food, I will bring a giant tub of ice cream with spoons for everyone. And puppies. Because what is more comforting than puppies?

 

 

[Clanstarling]

16 hours ago, Good Queen Jane said:

3/5.

I’m going through pumpkin spice withdrawal as I transition to peppermint. 

Not much on pumpkin spice (except in pumpkin pie), but I recently bought one of these snack sized dark chocolate peppermint pretzel crisps to share with my daughter. Turns out, I did not share. I couldn't stop, they were too delicious.

So I'm switching my "leftover Halloween candy" to a large bag of these. :)

2/5 this week.

 

Edited November 10, 2024 by Clanstarling

[Prevailing Wind]

3 hours ago, 30 Helens said:

And puppies. Because what is more comforting than puppies?

Kittens, of course.

[helpmerhonda]

2/5

[SoMuchTV]

2/5.  Guess I'll bring some dusty Three Musketeers bars.  I was doing great until Tuesday.  Go figure.

[M. Darcy]

2/5

[DXD526]

Another 2/5.

[illdoc]

Week 9: 2/5    Overall:  20/45  3*

On 11/9/2024 at 1:08 PM, possibilities said:

It was dust bowl and Vespucci that I insta-got/doubted/rejected. 

I was like that with France. I'm reminded of something on "Murder She Wrote". Jessica is talking to a detective and says "Did it occur to you that {whatever}?" Detective: "It crossed my mind". Jessica: "Well the next time it crosses your mind, stop it halfway!". If only France had stopped.

[30 Helens]

7 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:

Kittens, of course.

Agreed. As a former cat owner, I would never underestimate the healing power of kittens.

[Browncoat]

I am allergic to cats, so bring on the puppies!

[SoMuchTV]

50 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I am allergic to cats, so bring on the puppies!

I'm pretty sure internet cats are non-allergenic.  Also internet puppies never have accidents on the rug.

[shapeshifter]

52 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said:

I'm pretty sure internet cats are non-allergenic.  Also internet puppies never have accidents on the rug.

And internet kittens don't race around knocking stuff on the floor in always uncannily damaging ways.
And internet puppies don't bark and whine their heads off (almost).

[Clanstarling]

22 hours ago, SoMuchTV said:

2/5.  Guess I'll bring some dusty Three Musketeers bars.  I was doing great until Tuesday.  Go figure.

I have a bad memory and am too lazy to go back, but I'd guess this is a top runner for on point FJ Contest week goodies. 🙂

[SoMuchTV]

7 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

And internet kittens don't race around knocking stuff on the floor in always uncannily damaging ways.

Actually, as long as it’s internet stuff getting knocked to the floor and not, say, my wine glass, that sounds pretty amusing. 

[ProudMary]

Week 9:  2/5.

YTD:  26/45 (58%)

After two consecutive 4/5 weeks, I've fallen back to my normal range. 

[Grundoon59]

Just realized I don't think I submitted for the past two weeks - I have been recovering from a cold/flu bug (blessedly not COVID) that has been rocketing around my workplace.  Haven't been doing much more than working and sleeping.

So, week 8 is 3/5 and week 9 is 2/5 - grateful to get that much and sorry for the late reporting.  

Best thing I have eaten in the past two weeks was some great lemon-rice soup with chicken and a side of pita chips from a Greek deli my boss found when he treated us to lunch. Very glad to share with you all.  

[theartandsound]

WEEK 9 (4 NOV): 5/5.

[Browncoat]

4/5 this week.

[ams1001]

Week 10: 3/5 with one *
YTD: 23/50 (46%) with 3*

In the middle of making chicken (baked with Penzey's Mural of Flavor seasoning), with brown rice and peas. I'll share when it's done.

Edited November 16, 2024 by ams1001

[ProudMary]

Week 10:  1/5. (Tu.)                            YTD:  27/50 (54%)