mojoween November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Sam seems nice enough. I said F1 and then dismissed it, I have no idea why. Man Gloria Steinem looks pretty good for her apparent elderly state. Jenny lost me anyways when she said "me and my friends." 3 Link to comment
GreekGeek November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Sam seems nice enough. I said F1 and then dismissed it, I have no idea why. Man Gloria Steinem looks pretty good for her apparent elderly state. Jenny lost me anyways when she said "me and my friends." Yes, Steinem was a terrible guess. Ayn Rand is one of those "female authors" who seem to pop up pretty often. I also cringed at "me and my friends," but I also couldn't see choosing Red Velvet Cheesecake as a favorite over dozens of others. And Jenny really lost me when she mixed up the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. No one knew Bye Bye Birdie! I know it was "before their time," but I thought it got revived pretty regularly by school and church youth groups. The Whitney was another TS, but this one was a bit more understandable unless you live in NYC or follow contemporary art closely. I had no idea Formula One was an organization! I like Sam. His story about his little kid quizzing him was really adorable, and I'm not normally into little kid stories! 4 Link to comment
CarpeDiem54 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Sam seems okay, but I liked Ryan. Yeah, Gloria Steinem was a terrible guess. I knew Ayn Rand and Conrad Birdie. And why don't people know the Chrysler Building? It's lovely and so much more architecturally interesting than the Empire State Building. Jenny lost me with her uptalk. And then she got a clue about it. Too bad Alex didn't choose that moment to say, "Yes, upspeak or uptalk, just like you do." I was totally clueless in FJ. Interesting to learn what Formula One means. 5 Link to comment
secnarf November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Yes, Steinem was a terrible guess. Ayn Rand is one of those "female authors" who seem to pop up pretty often. I also cringed at "me and my friends," but I also couldn't see choosing Red Velvet Cheesecake as a favorite over dozens of others. And Jenny really lost me when she mixed up the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. No one knew Bye Bye Birdie! I know it was "before their time," but I thought it got revived pretty regularly by school and church youth groups. The Whitney was another TS, but this one was a bit more understandable unless you live in NYC or follow contemporary art closely. I had no idea Formula One was an organization! I like Sam. His story about his little kid quizzing him was really adorable, and I'm not normally into little kid stories! Well, to be fair, Jenny is Canadian and therefore the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building and any number of other major buildings in the US are not something she really would have needed to know or come across in her daily life or schooling. And, the Chrysler Building isn't nearly as well known as the Empire State Building. I could easily see mixing them up, although I would also hope that if you were going on Jeopardy you'd make it a point to learn all of the things that Americans learn in either daily life (e.g. common brands, companies, commercials, slogans, landmarks) or school (e.g. politics and history). I was surprised nobody knew Bye Bye Birdie though. I also thought the story about Sam's 4yo kid quizzing him was adorable - it really made me root for him. Hopefully his kid will be proud of his performance. Link to comment
WickedTuna November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Have the judges finally settled on misspellings being ok? My viewing is sporadic so I could have missed something but it seems to me it still keeps changing. I'm sure the military guy is very nice but I found his demeanor annoying. Even Watson was more animated. Link to comment
NorthstarATL November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Sam seems okay, but I liked Ryan. Yeah, Gloria Steinem was a terrible guess. I knew Ayn Rand and Conrad Birdie. And why don't people know the Chrysler Building? It's lovely and so much more architecturally interesting than the Empire State Building. Jenny lost me with her uptalk. And then she got a clue about it. Too bad Alex didn't choose that moment to say, "Yes, upspeak or uptalk, just like you do." I was totally clueless in FJ. Interesting to learn what Formula One means. LOL! She seemed to make a more declarative sentence immediately following, so i assume that she is at least somewhat aware that she does it! I just read a current comic book that had the main character trying out for "Bye Bye Birdie" in high school, so it is not as if no one knows the musical anymore. I choose to believe that Ayn Rand would be spinning in her grave over the comparison to Gloria Steinem! Unlike most of the schools in the U.S. MY class read "We The Living" rather than "Fountainhead" or "Atlas Shrugged"! 1 Link to comment
Prevailing Wind November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Our class, in 1967, read "We The Living", too. I hated it. I hated Kira. I hated the whole thing. 2 Link to comment
Pallida November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 I accidentally said Empire State Building and immediately corrected myself. Should I admit that part of why I know that building is because of Project Runway? 1 Link to comment
secnarf November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Have the judges finally settled on misspellings being ok? My viewing is sporadic so I could have missed something but it seems to me it still keeps changing. I'm sure the military guy is very nice but I found his demeanor annoying. Even Watson was more animated. The "rule" is that if it is spelled in a way that does not change the pronunciation, it is acceptable. 3 Link to comment
peeayebee November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 I didn't know what Formula One racing was either. I forgot that the character in Bye Bye Birdie was named Birdie. Duh. I knew the one answer was Ayn Rand, but I always stumble on how to pronounce her name. I was saying aloud to my sister, "Ann Rand. Eye-n Rind. Ahn Rahnd..." I did terrible in the river category. I wonder if Sam's son's quizzing helped him with those. 3 Link to comment
Bastet November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 When Sam forgot the title of the rivers category and thus guessed Snake River, it seemed like there was a comment from Alex that was edited for time. It cuts from the military contestant’s correct answer to a brief glimpse of Sam laughing to Alex telling the military dude something along the lines of “back to you.” Kirsten Gillibrand as a TS made me sad. Gloria Steinem was a stupid answer on just about every level. FJ was one of those clues I got by knowing precious little. It was obviously pointing to auto racing, something I know almost nothing about, so I started shuffling through all two or three names I associate with it. Formula One sounded like it best fit the clue, so that’s what I went with. The epitome of a lucky guess. 3 Link to comment
NorthstarATL November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Our class, in 1967, read "We The Living", too. I hated it. I hated Kira. I hated the whole thing. Really? It was my favorite! You must have enjoyed the ending. Link to comment
teebax November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 I love, love, love Brittany Howard, but was really surprised to see her come up as a clue on Jeopardy. She seems a little obscure for Jeopardy. I ended up spending the rest of the evening listening to Alabama Shakes and skipped my usual Wednesday shows. It was worth it. 3 Link to comment
ClareWalks November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Not knowing Bye Bye Birdie is practically unforgivable. No way it was that far before their time. I'm 33 and have known about it for over 2 decades. 4 Link to comment
proserpina65 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Last night's game was rather hit or miss for me, though I did well in Debut Novels. I'm thrilled, however, to have gotten the FJ. Not because I am an afficionado of Formula 1, although if I'm going to watch auto racing, it's F1 since it's not just turning left for hours on end, but because it was one time when I didn't overthink an answer. The clue obviously referred to auto racing, and I know what NASCAR stands for so I immediately thought "Formula 1", but then I started to wonder if the clue wanted something that wasn't the actual name of the sport. Fortunately I just stuck with my first impulse. Yay! I do know something about Formula 1, though, having watched the 24 Hours of Le Mans on tv (among other events) when I was a kid, and also having seen some of the recent/current drivers on Top Gear. Seriously, I've seen Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button often enough that I think I could pick them both out of lineups. Definitely would recognize LH on the street. The Whitney was another TS, but this one was a bit more understandable unless you live in NYC or follow contemporary art closely. All I could come up with was "hideous carbuncle". 2 Link to comment
proserpina65 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Kirsten Gillibrand as a TS made me sad I know who she is, but I don't pay much attention to politics and she's not my senator, so I wouldn't have recognized her if she was standing next to Lewis Hamilton. 2 Link to comment
CarpeDiem54 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 All I could come up with was "hideous carbuncle". I often think of that quote of Prince Charles' when I see new buildings that are supposed to be "cutting-edge" but are just plain ugly. 2 Link to comment
alias1 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 Kirsten Gillibrand as a TS made me sad. She's not my senator, but I do pay attention to politics, and think she's very recognizable. But didn't pompous Alex mistakenly call her Kristen instead of Kirsten? Link to comment
proserpina65 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 (edited) She's not my senator, but I do pay attention to politics, and think she's very recognizable. But didn't pompous Alex mistakenly call her Kristen instead of Kirsten? I didn't notice, but I thought her name was Kristen anyway, so . . . I answered Elizabeth Warren for that clue. Edited November 5, 2015 by proserpina65 Link to comment
dcalley November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 I know who she is, but I don't pay much attention to politics and she's not my senator, so I wouldn't have recognized her if she was standing next to Lewis Hamilton. How about next to Connie Britton? Link to comment
Scott November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 I really don't have a lot to say about this episode, which kinda makes me happy, since that means I wasn't overly annoyed by any of the contestants. I did get thrown a bit by FJ, since as I understand it, the "formula" in F1 is the sum total of the specs to which the cars must conform, not just safety-related ones. But, as Alex said, the clue did steer you (ha!) toward something automotive, and F1 kinda fell out from that. 1 Link to comment
how55 November 5, 2015 Share November 5, 2015 (edited) Kirsten Gillibrand as a TS made me sad She is my senator and I wouldn't recognize her if I bumped into her. Took a lucky guess on Formula One. Somehow made the connection w/racing, and backed into the correct answer. Edited November 5, 2015 by how55 1 Link to comment
just prin November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Giant's enemy=instaget fj here. Too easy, imo, and in all yours', I bet! Sorry to see Sam go, and really liked baldy. But I've warmed up to Mike, now that he appears to be "unwinding" a bit! 1 Link to comment
mojoween November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Mike needs to unfold his arms or I will refuse to look at him for however long he is on. 8 Link to comment
GreekGeek November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Giant's enemy=instaget fj here. Too easy, imo, and in all yours', I bet! Sorry to see Sam go, and really liked baldy. But I've warmed up to Mike, now that he appears to be "unwinding" a bit! I thought it was super easy also, although I did wonder if they wanted "Michelangelo's David." Good game-- three pleasant fellows and very few TS's. I wasn't thrilled by Mike's folded arms, but I loved his childhood notion that Alex Trebek was on the penny. 2 Link to comment
alias1 November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Oh my gosh. I love Mike. I loved his comeback to Alex about shaving his head (yes, I'll do it in the break before DJ). I loved his story about thinking it was Alex on the penny. I loved him hiding the buzzer with his arms folded across his chest. He's hilarious (in a good way). FJ should have been in the kids tournament. 4 Link to comment
Tunia November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Mike needs to unfold his arms or I will refuse to look at him for however long he is on. LOL - I was wondering if Mike was a reader of this forum and pre-sanitizing his mannerisms to avoid criticism. 4 Link to comment
rubaco November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Oh my gosh. I love Mike. I loved his comeback to Alex about shaving his head (yes, I'll do it in the break before DJ). I loved his story about thinking it was Alex on the penny. I loved him hiding the buzzer with his arms folded across his chest. He's hilarious (in a good way). I enjoyed him too, plus (bonus!) he bears a resemblance to David Tennant, IMO. Something in his facial features. I was very happy he won. 6 Link to comment
ClareWalks November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 FJ was ridiculously easy. Like, the most ridiculously easy one of all time. 10 Link to comment
NorthstarATL November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 I almost talked myself OUT of David, because I could not believe FJ would be that easy! As with previous posters, I liked Mike almost immediately, and his interview sealed the deal. I was surprised he missed Byron, though I was happy he gave the full title of The Fall Of The House Of Usher. I hope he continues. 6 Link to comment
CarpeDiem54 November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Mike's crossed arms were off-putting, but he seems pleasant and sure is very nice eye candy. I do think he should have been dinged for his answer of Tan-zinniah (sounded like a flower) instead of Tanzania. I knew that Flushing Meadows is in Queens and was shocked no one knew King Edward VIII. I, too, almost talked myself out of David because it seemed way too obvious. Overall it was a good enjoyable game. 5 Link to comment
pandora spocks November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Mike needs to unfold his arms or I will refuse to look at him for however long he is on. During Jeopardy, I'm either crocheting or playing Candy Crush making me blissfully unaware of most of the contestants' annoying mannerisms. The Bartlett Sher category made me feel as dumb as a stump. 2 Link to comment
biakbiak November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 The Bartlett Sher category amused me because despite never hearing the man's name before I ran the category. I can't believe that no one knew Flushing was in Queens. 4 Link to comment
dcalley November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 I can't believe that no one knew Flushing was in Queens. I just completely missed what they were looking for. Too busy staring at the photo, I guess. 3 Link to comment
ottoDbusdriver November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 I just completely missed what they were looking for. Too busy staring at the photo, I guess. The wording of the clue threw me as well -- wasn't even sure they wanted the city that time capsule was located. 3 Link to comment
M. Darcy November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 FJ was ridiculously easy. Like, the most ridiculously easy one of all time. That has to the winner for that contest. 2 Link to comment
proserpina65 November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Giant's enemy=instaget fj here. Too easy, imo, and in all yours', I bet! Sorry to see Sam go, and really liked baldy. But I've warmed up to Mike, now that he appears to be "unwinding" a bit! I thought it was super easy also, although I did wonder if they wanted "Michelangelo's David." I was all "Which David? Donatello's, Michelangelo's or, my personal favorite, Bernini's?" - I mean, I knew which one but was being a smartass who'd taken too many art history courses. I liked all three contestants last night. Any of the three could've won and I wouldn't have complained. That has to be some kind of first! (On a shallow note, the new champ reminds me of Noah Wylie, so he can stay awhile.) Mike needs to unfold his arms or I will refuse to look at him for however long he is on. I think he must be one of those people (like me) who never really knows what to do with their arms. If I'm standing for any amount of time, I either cross them or stick my hands in my pockets; not sure if it's a comfort thing or an awkward thing. 2 Link to comment
mojoween November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 (edited) The only issue I had with the guy on the end is that he seemed to be naturally a loud talker and would startle me every time he spoke. I mean, he wasn't as loud as JOSH obviously, but it was noticeable because the other two guys were relatively soft-spoken. Edited November 6, 2015 by mojoween 5 Link to comment
ClareWalks November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 The only issue I had with the guy on the end is that he seemed to be naturally a loud talker and would startle me every time he spoke. I mean, he wasn't as loud as JOSH obviously, but it was noticeable because the other two guys were relatively soft-spoken. Thank you so much for reminding me of JOSH! I will make sure to write him into my Thanksgiving speech about what I'm thankful for...him being off my television :) 3 Link to comment
Bastet November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Mike needs to unfold his arms or I will refuse to look at him for however long he is on. That’s how I would stand as a contestant; for me, it’s the most comfortable way of holding the buzzer. I was watching football, so only saw the show in little snippets during breaks in the game. The Queens TS surprised me, too, but I can’t figure out why I thought that would be more common knowledge. Seeing some of you saw the wording threw you, maybe that’s what happened. I tuned back in for FJ, and just sort of stared at the TV, thinking, “That can’t really be a FJ clue, can it? 3 Link to comment
Trey November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Did anyone catch Alex's little joke about Inspector Maigret? When the answer to a clue was "May Gray" he repeated it and then said "Inspector May Gray". I thought it was a little odd but I guess he likes those books. 2 Link to comment
Browncoat November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 I will admit (though with embarrassment) that I got Flushing immediately because of The Nanny..... 6 Link to comment
ABay November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 The Donatello and Bernini Davids were ruled out by the date in the clue. 1 Link to comment
proserpina65 November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 The Donatello and Bernini Davids were ruled out by the date in the clue. Yeah, I was just being a smart-ass at the time. But, of course, there's always the Carson David. 7 Link to comment
pandora spocks November 6, 2015 Share November 6, 2015 Well, we have two weeks before we have to hear that VOICE again. When regular Jeopardy comes back on, I'll have to use the closed captioning. Otherwise, I'll throw something at the TV. Another ridiculously easy FJ, obviously designed for Kid's Week. 3 Link to comment
Roaster November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 Mike writes romance novels? Like Mike, I guessed "Northwest Passage" on that first DD. While watching this episode, I thought: the commenters at PreviouslyTV will not like Laura's speech patterns. Oh well, now we have to wait two weeks until we hear more of of Laura's vocal inflections. 8 Link to comment
ClareWalks November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 Not even done with the episode, and this Laura woman in the middle has this crazy Valley-girl voice going on. "New Kids on the Block, six hun-dreeeehhd." My husband and I just laughed our asses off the whole time. 12 Link to comment
ZaldamoWilder November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 Not even done with the episode, and this Laura woman in the middle has this crazy Valley-girl voice going on. "New Kids on the Block, six hun-dreeeehhd." My husband and I just laughed our asses off the whole time. Are you there God, it's me, Zaldamo. JOSH! is somewhere covering his ears right now. Why would you do this to us? What have we done to deserve this woman's vocal fry. Pleaaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee! make her stop saying things ending in hundreeee---ee'd. First giggle of the episode came for Alex's pronunciation of the green casserole pot. Of course it was French. Of course. She just said Cowbooooooys and Romeooooooo. 9 Link to comment
ClareWalks November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 She really does stretch out the last syllable of every sentence and add this awful fry to it. 7 Link to comment
ZaldamoWilder November 7, 2015 Share November 7, 2015 Ok look, can someone please send me a PM after the TOC when she's gone for good? Crrrreme de la Crrrreme. LOL. I thought of ya'll. 5 Link to comment
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