Browncoat February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 Now I'm doubly glad Viraj lost. 1 Link to comment
Clanstarling February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, Browncoat said: Now I'm doubly glad Viraj lost. I think I was wrong. I checked out both twitter accounts and didn't see that reply. But, I'm not all that familiar with Twitter, so I could be missing something. Edited February 25, 2017 by Clanstarling Link to comment
ClareWalks February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 I just looked through Viraj's twitter (it's almost exclusively replies to other tweets) and he indicated that he flipped off all of America for electing Donald Trump. Huh. Alrighty then. I guess those of us that didn't vote for Trump were casualties of his Great Flipped Bird. Just now, Clanstarling said: I think I was wrong. I checked out both twitter accounts and didn't see that reply. But, I'm not all that familiar with Twitter, so I could be missing something. You have to click on "tweets and replies" on his feed to see all of them. 4 Link to comment
Clanstarling February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ClareWalks said: I just looked through Viraj's twitter (it's almost exclusively replies to other tweets) and he indicated that he flipped off all of America for electing Donald Trump. Huh. Alrighty then. I guess those of us that didn't vote for Trump were casualties of his Great Flipped Bird. Oh, good. Someone who understands Twitter better than I. Okay, I take back my nevermind. Here's the original link I posted, Jeopardy Contestant Flips the bird at Alex Trebek Edited February 25, 2017 by Clanstarling add link 2 Link to comment
Albino February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 5 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said: In Viraj's interview, he pretty much said being on J! was meaningless. What a tool. I wish his spot would've gone to someone who actually *cared* about being there. That says all I need to know about V-man. Total sour grapes. He came in LAST on a "meaningless" show. Nice job. 9 Link to comment
Toothbrush February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, ClareWalks said: I just looked through Viraj's twitter (it's almost exclusively replies to other tweets) and he indicated that he flipped off all of America for electing Donald Trump. Huh. Alrighty then. I guess those of us that didn't vote for Trump were casualties of his Great Flipped Bird. You have to click on "tweets and replies" on his feed to see all of them. What a tool. I didn't vote for Trump either, but Viraj needs to grow the f__k up. 9 minutes ago, Albino said: That says all I need to know about V-man. Total sour grapes. He came in LAST on a "meaningless" show. Nice job. So I suppose he'll be donating his "meaningless" winnings to charity? 9 Link to comment
HelenBaby February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 (edited) I was pulling for Gary but I have to hand it to Lilly for going into overdrive in the DJ round. This is shallow note but I truly hated how she had the sleeves pushed up on her arms in that sweatshirt. ETA: it does sound petty, I know, about the sleeves, but it just looked a little sloppy. I know she's tiny and probably bought the smallest size she could find, but if she's insulted by my remark she's got $100,000 to comfort her. Edited February 26, 2017 by HelenBaby 4 Link to comment
peeayebee February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 I had my doubts that he was intentionally giving the finger, but now knowing that he did, I don't think that's right. I'm pissed about Trump being elected, too, but I wouldn't flip off the world because of it. I wonder if the show is ever repeated if the producers will edit this out. 3 Link to comment
Mystery Author February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 I predicted Lilly would win from her first appearance and I was for her all the way. I wonder if J! will have a category (one day) called "GIRL winners." :) I look forward to seeing her again in TOC. I'm not sure she can win, but she's a fierce competitor (and calm as the proverbial cuke) so maybe. I totally fizzed out on FJ (guessed Copernicus and knew it was wrong), but I did get Thursday's Richard III. I've read and seen lots of Shakespeare (even saw Richard Burton in Broadway's Hamlet...I was sitting two rows behind Elizabeth Taylor), but I've never read --or seen-- Richard III. However, I have seen The Goodbye Girl (more than once...okay, more than twice...okay, more than 3 times) and I always LOL at Richard Dreyfus playing Richard III as a gay hunchback. 3 Link to comment
Conotocarious February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 I'm sure Viraj would have been singing a different tune if he had won the tournament. He really does come off as a sore loser and that's too bad since I was charmed by his Oprah anecdote. 4 Link to comment
operalover February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 I learned about Kepler ON Jeopardy because it's constantly an answer. Whenever you need a German astronomer, a 17th century Astronomer, Austrian Professor astronomer, astronomer who lived at the same time as Gallileo, astronomer who's mother was accused of witchcraft. Jeopardy loves Kepler. Glad this godforsaken tournament of wet dish cloths is over 7 Link to comment
Clanstarling February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 (edited) 40 minutes ago, HelenBaby said: This is shallow low but I truly hated how she had the sleeves pushed up on her arms in that sweatshirt. I hadn't noticed how small she was until she won and stood beside Alex. She looks like she might be about my height. I find sleeves on many things, particularly sweat shirts, go down past my fingertips. When I have to do anything manipulative while wearing them (such as cooking, or like Lilly, pressing a button), I have to slide them way up to keep them from sliding down and getting in the way. She also had very slender arms, so she'd have to slide them up even more than I do. So I'm thinking it was necessity rather than a fashion choice. Edited February 25, 2017 by Clanstarling 9 Link to comment
ClareWalks February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 Yeah, I would never have guessed that people hated pushed-up sleeves so much. I would be scared to go on this show and face the judgement of the boards ;) 14 Link to comment
The Wild Sow February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, ClareWalks said: Yeah, I would never have guessed that people hated pushed-up sleeves so much. I never would have guessed people would even notice something like that, let alone hate it. Edited February 25, 2017 by The Wild Sow 13 Link to comment
Mondrianyone February 25, 2017 Share February 25, 2017 Not only that, but it's been discussed almost as much as Viraj flipping off the whole country. From now on, next time I want to say "F you" to somebody, I'll just push my sleeves up at 'em. 19 Link to comment
teebax February 26, 2017 Share February 26, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 4:44 PM, Mondrianyone said: Not only that, but it's been discussed almost as much as Viraj flipping off the whole country. From now on, next time I want to say "F you" to somebody, I'll just push my sleeves up at 'em. I laughed way too hard at this. Of course I'm sure laughing hard is also somethihg I'd be hated for by some boardies! If I ever make the show, I'llbe sure to let you guys know so you can show me a little mercy. 8 Link to comment
M. Darcy February 27, 2017 Share February 27, 2017 Quote In Viraj's interview, he pretty much said being on J! was meaningless. He is actually very wrong. Even if you don't win, people are very impressed when they find out you are on Jeopardy. Heh, I don't go around telling strangers but if I'm with friends and there is a new person around, one of them will mention it. Its a lifelong benefit he now has. I have very short arms so I'm always pushing up my sleeves. 7 Link to comment
illdoc February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 Somehow, the champ won again (shakes head). I thought "Camp David named after Eisenhower's grandson" was common knowledge. "Chesapeake Bay"?????? 3 Link to comment
Roaster February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 Yes, hard to believe they all missed that easy Final. Kirstin has won 4 games but her average is under $13000 per game. Alex likes big paydays, Kirstin. 2 Link to comment
M. Darcy February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 How did none of them know Camp David??!! A entire Jenny category! Awesome. 4 Link to comment
Browncoat February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I am embarrassed to admit that I wasn't able to come up with Camp David, either. I think I forget it's in Maryland or something, and I just couldn't think of any major landmark in Maryland. D'oh! I did get body blow and outcasts, though! 4 Link to comment
Tabasco Cat February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 Sheesh. On a list of different categories Camp David might fall into, "Landmark" isn't one of them. 99 out of 100 Americans could be driven right by the front door and not recognize it. 10 Link to comment
CarpeDiem54 February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 Well, damn! I took a nap and missed it! 1 Link to comment
DrScottie February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 42 minutes ago, Tabasco Cat said: Sheesh. On a list of different categories Camp David might fall into, "Landmark" isn't one of them. 99 out of 100 Americans could be driven right by the front door and not recognize it. I always thought of it as a Presidential retreat or where the Camp David accords were signed. Never considered it a landmark either. Also, I'm from Haverhill, Massachusetts, the birthplace of John Greenleaf Whittier. He has schools, bridges, and a rehab hospital named after him. Excerpts from Snow-Bound were required reading for me growing up. 1 Link to comment
burner February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 (edited) Definitely wouldn't consider Camp David a "US Landmark" and honestly I didn't realize it was in Maryland. Can you actually go to Camp David?? Kirstin continues to win games but as noted above her average winnings are pretty low. And all the totals today before FJ were pretty low as well. Wasn't a big fan of today's game. Ready for someone else to come in and take out Kirstin. Edited February 28, 2017 by burner 5 Link to comment
peeayebee February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I didn't get FJ. I suppose at one time I'd heard it was named after Eisenhower's grandson, but I didn't remember it. I don't understand why they didn't just say "Shangri-La" instead of "this place in Lost Horizon." It made me think that knowing it used to be called Shangri-La would quickly lead you to Camp David. BTW, my WAG was Chevy Chase. Hey, he was a pretty young boy then! I got molecules, body blow, and asbestos. I also got Joe Mantegna (after the bad guess of Joe Manti-somethiung) and outcast (after the guess of outlaws). I liked Amy. I'm trying to figure out who she reminded me of. 3 Link to comment
DrScottie February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, peeayebee said: BTW, my WAG was Chevy Chase. Hey, he was a pretty young boy then! There is a Chevy Chase, MD. and he was 10 in 1953. :) 1 Link to comment
SyracuseMug February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 It sounded to me like the guy said "Tuskee airmen," instead of "Tuskagee." I'm surprised he wasn't ruled incorrect. 4 Link to comment
Toothbrush February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, SyracuseMug said: It sounded to me like the guy said "Tuskee airmen," instead of "Tuskagee." I'm surprised he wasn't ruled incorrect. That is what I heard too, and kept waiting for the change in scoring. I thought Sam's story about playing Alex Trebek with his family as Jeopardy contestants was adorable. Kirstin lucks out again. Is it just me, or does it seem like she's been around for more than 4 games? 3 Link to comment
Mondrianyone February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Toothbrush said: Kirstin lucks out again. Is it just me, or does it seem like she's been around for more than 4 games? Yes, and it looks as if they're systematically depriving her of water to get her to leave. 2 Link to comment
dcalley February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I was amused that I got Camp David and my husband didn't, since he's the one whose outdoors plans at Catoctin Mountain Park have sometimes had to change for security reasons (ex. closure announcement). Here's a recent article about Camp David: Mar-a-Lago 3, Camp David 0. With Trump as president, is the rustic Md. retreat doomed? 3 Link to comment
DrScottie February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, SyracuseMug said: It sounded to me like the guy said "Tuskee airmen," instead of "Tuskagee." I'm surprised he wasn't ruled incorrect. 4 minutes ago, Toothbrush said: That is what I heard too, and kept waiting for the change in scoring. I thought Sam's story about playing Alex Trebek with his family as Jeopardy contestants was adorable. I just re-watched. He did say it. There was a K sound in there, but it was really fast. 3 Link to comment
burner February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 49 minutes ago, dcalley said: Here's a recent article about Camp David: Mar-a-Lago 3, Camp David 0. With Trump as president, is the rustic Md. retreat doomed? If only I had seen this BEFORE final Jeopardy. Thanks for posting this! Very interesting! 3 Link to comment
teebax February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I'm always surprised when an FJ I think is super easy ends up a TS. Wow. 3 Link to comment
DrScottie February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 54 minutes ago, teebax said: I'm always surprised when an FJ I think is super easy ends up a TS. Wow. It just shows that all of us have different perceptions of how we define what should be known by trivia buffs such as ourselves. I remember getting into an argument with a trivia group about the first to run a 4-minute mile. Evidently, Roger Bannister wasn't as common knowledge as I thought. 1 Link to comment
Scott February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I've eaten at Joe Mantegna's pizza place referenced in the clue. I'm not sure if I've ever had the pizza, though. The Chicago-style hot dogs are good! 1 Link to comment
Prevailing Wind February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I visited Catoctin Park and if I hadn't known beforehand that Camp David is located there, I wouldn't have known. They tend not to broadcast that bit of info. It's a Stealth Landmark. 5 Link to comment
peeayebee February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 10 hours ago, dcalley said: Here's a recent article about Camp David: Mar-a-Lago 3, Camp David 0. With Trump as president, is the rustic Md. retreat doomed? I've had that article bookmarked since it came out but haven't read it yet. Darn it all. 1 Link to comment
MortysCleaningLady February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I often struggle with FJ and am shocked at how easily the contestants get it when I do. and last night I was shocked it was a TS!! Am getting really annoyed by Kristin's tongue in cheek move. She does it all the time! 4 Link to comment
operalover February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 The reason I didn't get Camp David was because the clue read "an area in Maryland" - had it said "a place" in Maryland I would have got it. I thought to myself"what is the name of the area in Maryland that Camp David is in?" HA HA HA HA!! I could not believe the answer as Camp David was in my head!! It's not an "area". I thought it was some geographical area. Of course a broad geographical area is not a landmark either. I think that is what threw them. If it had said PLACE they may have got it. 2 Link to comment
DXD526 February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I, too, was thrown by their referring to Camp David as a 'landmark'. I have no problem with Kristin. She doesn't board jump, she doesn't sway back and forth, she doesn't mash the buzzer. And she's easy on the eyes. She can stay. 6 Link to comment
DrSpaceman73 February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 Kristin annoys me a bit And not because she wins via luck. As others mentioned, every answer she gives she turns her head or smirks her lips in a way like she is unsure of her answer and is waiting to hear if she is right. Its a little quirk, but it bugs me. 2 Link to comment
ChicagoCita February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 I got it, but it was circular thinking. I went, Xanadu? Shangri-la? Somehow I remembered that Shangri-La was its original name, and from there I remembered that Camp David was named after David Eisenhower. I think it was parenthetical information when he married Julie Nixon way back in the day. I did not realize it was in Maryland. 3 Link to comment
Babalooie March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, dcalley said: Guess Leanne's not an SCTV fan. Every Christmas I have to watch their video of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Did they try to give the game to Leanne on several occasions, or what? It seemed that way to me, at least. 2 Link to comment
M. Darcy March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 Are the writers even trying anymore with FJ? That is so going in the easiest FJ ever hall of fame. 3 Link to comment
secnarf March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 As a Canadian, the only one of those terms I have ever actually heard other Canadians use is "chesterfield". I've only heard 'hoser' used by Americans stereotyping Canadians, and Canadians imitating Americans stereotyping Canadians. FJ was an instaget, not least because tomorrow is Ash Wednesday (although not for the contestants). 4 Link to comment
burner March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 (edited) West Coaster here and this Trump speech is pre-empting Jeopardy until later and I'm the only person in the world without a DVR. What was FJ? Kirstin still champ?? Edited March 1, 2017 by burner 1 Link to comment
CarpeDiem54 March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 Yay Rob! I'm so glad Kristin's gone. Was it just me or did she have a glob of drool hanging off her chin a couple of times? I got grist, Longfellow, Yosemite, Jackson Hole (missed DD), John Irving and hoser (another missed DD). I'm sorry they didn't finish the "Left of" category. FJ was an instaget. 4 Link to comment
lurk3000 March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 (edited) I got hoser! Is it me or does the new champ look a little like Christopher Meloni? Edited March 1, 2017 by lurk3000 3 Link to comment
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