Jeopardy! Season 34 (2017-2018)

[Clanstarling]

Here's a picture of a tattoo of one of Picasso's owl drawings. Whether it's the same owl, I don't know. there were several.

I kind of like this one better:

Edited May 25, 2018 by Clanstarling

[saber5055]

Thanks Clanstarling. Those owls were not at all what I was expecting. I think a Picasso tat should be closer to this:

Now THAT'S a Picasso!

[Clanstarling]

16 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

Thanks Clanstarling. Those owls were not at all what I was expecting. I think a Picasso tat should be closer to this:

Now THAT'S a Picasso!

You say that like it's a good thing. ;) (what can I say, I'm more of a representational art person)

BTW, I'm betting the play she was in was this one, written by Steve Martin: Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

I saw it a few years ago.

Edited May 25, 2018 by Clanstarling

[Trey]

55 minutes ago, peeayebee said:

Pay attention, Plumbum!

Yeah, Plumbum, get the lead out!

[Prevailing Wind]

7 hours ago, Clanstarling said:

Loved Quantum Leap. Developed an unending crush on Scott Bakula because of that series (though not enough to watch him in NCIS: New Orleans). Forgot that it was about string theory.

It's like I have a twin. NCIS/NOLA is beyond dumb and a complete waste of his talent. I even loved "Enterprise" - so much so, I have all the DVDs of it *and* QL.

[Roaster]

Very close game today - back and forth.  I thought Virginia may have underbet in her four-syllable daily double, but it worked out for her.  Big payday, too, and Alex always likes that.

I guessed Robert Downey Jr for FJ, but it was a guess - I was not confident at all.

[secnarf]

10 hours ago, Trey said:

So did I. I don't know if there is a scientific difference between the two.

There is - fluid can refer to liquids or gases. Liquids are just liquids.

[Browncoat]

I could not for the life of me come up with Robert Downey Jr.'s name.  I could picture him in Tropic Thunder, and knew who FJ was looking for, but I just completely blanked.  Duh.  Hooray for both challengers to get it right, though!  And double hooray for Virginia!

I did get the TS of speech, oversharing, and seal.  Orcas are not pinnipeds.  They are cetaceans. 

All I could think of with the clue that mentioned Brunhilde was the Bugs Bunny cartoon with Elmer Fudd singing, "Oh, Bwunhilde, youw'e so wovewy!" And Bugs, of course, replying, "Yes, I know it, I can't help it!"  I doubt I could have come up with Siegfried if my life had depended on it.

[DrScottie]

59 minutes ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's like I have a twin. NCIS/NOLA is beyond dumb and a complete waste of his talent. I even loved "Enterprise" - so much so, I have all the DVDs of it *and* QL.

Same here. I absolutely loved Quantum Leap and enjoyed Enterprise. I have the Blu-ray set for Enterprise too.  I also named my plush beagle Porthos after Captain Archer's. I find NCIS: NOLA absurd, but I still watch it. 

4 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I could not for the life of me come up with Robert Downey Jr.'s name.  I could picture him in Tropic Thunder, and knew who FJ was looking for, but I just completely blanked.  Duh.  Hooray for both challengers to get it right, though!  And double hooray for Virginia!

I did get the TS of speech, oversharing, and seal.  Orcas are not pinnipeds.  They are cetaceans. 

I remembered Robert Downey Jr. at the last second and I did get the others. Good for Virginia. We'll see Josh again in the ToC and that's fine with me.  

[saber5055]

20 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I could not for the life of me come up with Robert Downey Jr.'s name.  I could picture him in Tropic Thunder, and knew who FJ was looking for, but I just completely blanked. 

You should be able to hold up a picture of Downey and that would be acceptable for your answer. You know, like a reverse clue/answer.

I came up with Tropic Thunder but totally forgot Downey was in it and was working on what other film Tom Cruise was in besides TT. I should get half credit for that. Right? No? Okay then.

1 hour ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's like I have a twin.

Make that triplets. I had a massive crush on Scott Bakula during Quantum Leap's initial run. That crush was renewed when the entire series was rerun three times on one of the antenna tv stations here. I watched it over and over. I won't watch any CSI/NCSI shows so didn't see him in that, but I mean to watch Men Of A Certain Age sometime soon. He's still a hottie in that.

Yes, an orca is not a pinniped. Seals are pinnipeds. That was easy for me since pinniped is such a fun word. Pinniped. Pinniped.

I have a problem with them awarding the woman "grizzly" for "grizzled" hair. Grizzled hair is streaked with grey. Grizzly hair is synthetic material of many different very bright colors used for tying flies. Or real hair covering a certain species of bear, brown in color. It also is a type of synthetic hair extension that comes in all kinds of colors: red, blue, green, yada yada. The judges were wrong to say that incorrect answer was correct.

At least the guy with the gross porn 'stache didn't win. That was the only upside to today's game. Josh: Get some rest, then go on that vaca to Alaska and Hawaii. Well, Alaska anyway. I'll be (not) rooting for you in the TofC. <wink>

Edited May 26, 2018 by saber5055

[Browncoat]

5 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

I have a problem with them awarding the woman "grizzly" for "grizzled" hair. Grizzled hair is streaked with grey. Grizzly hair is synthetic material of many different very bright colors used for tying flies. Or real hair covering a certain species of bear, brown in color. It also is a type of synthetic hair extension that comes in all kinds of colors: red, blue, green, yada yada. The judges were wrong to say that incorrect answer was correct.

That annoyed me, too.  And while I am glad she won, she did not deserve that correction.

[CarpeDiem54]

What a terrible game, at least for me.  Josh lost (see ya in the TOC!), I got no TS and I was absolutely clueless for FJ.

I was disappointed they didn't finish the Balkan Countries category.  Again with a picture - Little Richard this time.  

Giving Virginia grizzly for grizzled was total BS.  Even if Alex didn't say the two z's were "exactly in the middle" doesn't matter.  The category name was Double ZZ in the Middle which means exactly in the middle as far as I'm concerned.  And, as @saber5055 said, they don't mean the same thing at all.  I didn't like either Ross or Virginia.  I hope she's a one and done.  No wink, wink either.  Oh, and her dress had an extremely unfortunate pattern for her figure.

I'm in a bad mood, in case you couldn't tell.  Just for the hell of it, "Get off my lawn!"

[YoureSoUrban]

I'm feeling cranky too, Carpe, so word to your entire post. But I did finally get FJ this week, and it was an instaget!

I don't love Virginia but I'm glad she beat creepy Ross. I think Josh was just exhausted.

ETA: Imaginary Husband Jeff Bridges never acknowledged my tweet :-( but Vin Diesel is now following me(??)

Edited May 26, 2018 by YoureSoUrban

[lb60]

<sniff>

I thought I had prepared myself for this moment.

<sniff, sniff>

I guess not!

Congrats on your run, Josh.  Enjoy your vacations.  See you in the ToC.

<tiger claws>

My only gets tonight were oversharing and FJ.  I was somehow able to pull FJ from the part of my brain where I store useless information.

[Brookside]

I think I may be in the minority, but I liked Virginia.

Ross needs to find a new hairdresser/barber.  A little bit too much Third Reich creeping in there for me.

Josh looked pretty sulky for a lot of that.  And as for his hands, after a few days I can't get beyond Geppetto pulling the strings.

Edited May 26, 2018 by Brookside

[Clanstarling]

3 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's like I have a twin. NCIS/NOLA is beyond dumb and a complete waste of his talent. I even loved "Enterprise" - so much so, I have all the DVDs of it *and* QL.

I really wanted to like NCIS/NOLA - I love him, like the young guy (liked him since he was just a boy). Just didn't work for me. I did like Enterprise, which was really coming into its own when it was cancelled. Made me sad. I don't have the DVDs, but I do have Hulu, so I have started rewatching it.

2 hours ago, saber5055 said:

I came up with Tropic Thunder but totally forgot Downey was in it and was working on what other film Tom Cruise was in besides TT. I should get half credit for that. Right? No? Okay then.

Make that triplets. I had a massive crush on Scott Bakula during Quantum Leap's initial run. That crush was renewed when the entire series was rerun three times on one of the antenna tv stations here. I watched it over and over. I won't watch any CSI/NCSI shows so didn't see him in that, but I mean to watch Men Of A Certain Age sometime soon. He's still a hottie in that.

Since we aren't Winklevoss Twins tonight (FJ was actually an instaget for me - a rare occasion), I'll happily be a triplet. I was going to mention Men of A Certain Age which I loved. He and Andre Braugher and Ray Romano were wonderful in it. Is it streaming anywhere?

[peeayebee]

2 hours ago, Browncoat said:

All I could think of with the clue that mentioned Brunhilde was the Bugs Bunny cartoon with Elmer Fudd singing, "Oh, Bwunhilde, youw'e so wovewy!" And Bugs, of course, replying, "Yes, I know it, I can't help it!"  I doubt I could have come up with Siegfried if my life had depended on it.

One of the best cartoons. What's Up Opera. As for Siegfried, I couldn't remember the name. Maybe next time.

 

2 hours ago, saber5055 said:

I have a problem with them awarding the woman "grizzly" for "grizzled" hair. Grizzled hair is streaked with grey. Grizzly hair is synthetic material of many different very bright colors used for tying flies. Or real hair covering a certain species of bear, brown in color. It also is a type of synthetic hair extension that comes in all kinds of colors: red, blue, green, yada yada. The judges were wrong to say that incorrect answer was correct.

I, too, was annoyed that they gave her credit for that. Then I went to dictionary.com.

Grizzled:  1. having gray or partly gray hair.
Grizzly: 2. having hair that is gray; gray-haired.

I must say that surprised me. I've never heard anyone refer to grey hair as grizzly. However, I also think that it was clear the category was asking for the ZZ to be exactly in the middle. As Alex said, "Two Z's coming up in the MIDDLE of the correct response," emphasis Alex's. Oh well. 

Another minor gripe I have is about the clue where the response was Rosetta. The end of the clue said, "... decipher using this stone." I think it should have just said, "...decipher using this." The clue was easy enough as it is without giving the hint of 'stone.'

The only TS I got was seal. I also got FJ. It didn't take me too long to get it.

Josh had a good run. Virginia seems pretty sharp, as did Ross.

[SHD]

I didn't like either of the two challengers today. They were great players but there was an air of smugness about both to me. Maybe it just seemed that way because Josh was so the opposite of that. 

Josh didn't get any DD's today and I think that was his downfall. That and a pop culture FJ. Which I got, but wouldn't have if they had just said "comedy" and not "combat comedy."

[Mystery Author]

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But I have a coffee mug that says, "The alphabet ends with Y."

Oooh, where'd you get that cup, please-thank you?

Funny story (skip this if you're sick of my stories): I once did a (Houston) book signing with Sue Grafton. Her line stretched through the store, out the door, and then down a couple of blocks. People had to pass me to get to Sue. I had a new mystery out with a very funny opening (I try to write killer openings, ha-ha). I'd hand a book (from this yuuuuge pile) to a person waiting in line (for Sue) and say, "While you're waiting, please take a look at my book. If you don't laugh at the first page, I'll buy the book for you."

I sold out in an hour :)

I'll miss Josh, but I'm okay with Virginia.

[Prevailing Wind]

7 hours ago, Clanstarling said:

 I was going to mention Men of A Certain Age which I loved. He and Andre Braugher and Ray Romano were wonderful in it. Is it streaming anywhere?

Amazon's got DVDs. My vacation is coming in under budget. I think I'll use some of that extra $ to buy me some more Bakula.

I kept thinking yesterday was Saturday, so I didn't tune in, even though I'm in a town that shows J! at 7:30!!!! I think I've been on the road too long. Good thing I'm getting home today.

[Conotocarious]

8 hours ago, peeayebee said:

One of the best cartoons. What's Up Opera. As for Siegfried, I couldn't remember the name. Maybe next time.

 

Actually, it’s What’s Opera, Doc?

One of my all-time favorite cartoons ever.

[Ailianna]

I have to ask--what is a "combat comedy"?  I've never heard that term before, and it consumed my mind during the entire think music.  I was thinking of a martial arts comedy or a war comedy or--something. Knowing it was Tropic of Thunder (?) wouldn't have helped me, since I've never seen that movie, but I might have gotten to Chaplin if not so distracted.  (Probably not, but I'm trying to think positively.)

Josh definitely seemed tired.  There were several times that I could see him trying to buzz in, but not getting there quickly enough. And I've noticed that one of his big skills is getting the daily doubles and making very good use of them.  He didn't get any of the three today, and that made a big difference too, I think.  Josh was much better at using them to his advantage than Virginia was today, since he got the $20,000+ scores by wagering big and getting them right when he got the DD.

And I agree with saber about the new champ's dress--it was distractingly poorly designed for her figure.

[Clanstarling]

7 hours ago, Mystery Author said:

Oooh, where'd you get that cup, please-thank you?

Funny story (skip this if you're sick of my stories): I once did a (Houston) book signing with Sue Grafton. Her line stretched through the store, out the door, and then down a couple of blocks. People had to pass me to get to Sue. I had a new mystery out with a very funny opening (I try to write killer openings, ha-ha). I'd hand a book (from this yuuuuge pile) to a person waiting in line (for Sue) and say, "While you're waiting, please take a look at my book. If you don't laugh at the first page, I'll buy the book for you."

I sold out in an hour :)

I'll miss Josh, but I'm okay with Virginia.

Nice marketing! Good for you (in a sincere, not Trebekian, way)

[DrSpaceman]

I'll miss Josh.  I liked him.  I assume he will be back for the tournament of champions.  But wasn't his night. 

I didn't know FJ.  I knew it was a reference to Tropic of Thunder but couldn't come up with the answer.  Hilarious movie. 

Could they have been more obvious with the "Al Unser Jr" answer?  They practically said his name, how many clues do you need?.  Son of a former winner, won the Indy 500.......and "Little Al".  Come on!.  Is this toddler jeopardy?

[saber5055]

15 minutes ago, DrSpaceman said:

Could they have been more obvious with the "Al Unser Jr" answer?  They practically said his name, how many clues do you need?.  Son of a former winner, won the Indy 500.......and "Little Al".  Come on!.  Is this toddler jeopardy?

So much THIS. I had blocked that stupidity from my brain. WTHeck is up with the show these days. And the pic of Little Richard, and putting "stone" in the clue for Rosetta stone. Do they do this so people at home will feel smart? At the watercooler: "I answered five Jeopardy clues correctly today!"

Of course, I'm not talking about any of us. Or me in particular.

11 hours ago, SHD said:

I didn't like either of the two challengers today. They were great players but there was an air of smugness about both to me. Maybe it just seemed that way because Josh was so the opposite of that. 

So much THIS. I *heart* Josh because he wasn't smug or flamboyant, he seems like such a nice guy who I would love to be friends with. All of his stories were nice ones, his rap was AWESOMELY awesome, and he didn't do any jackassery, like leave a puppy at the top of a pyramid or give a teacher a hate book. Josh was a case of nice guy finishing first for once. And his knowledge of obscure things was the most impressive I've seen for a long time. I'm looking at you, Austin. <tiger claws>

I hope Virginia is a one-and-done not wonder. Until then, she needs to stay off my lawn.

[peeayebee]

4 hours ago, Conotocarious said:

Actually, it’s What’s Opera, Doc?

DOH! I knew I should have googled that before I posted.

 

48 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

WTHeck is up with the show these days. And the pic of Little Richard, and putting "stone" in the clue for Rosetta stone. Do they do this so people at home will feel smart?

I kinda think that's true. There are probably many people who don't want to watch a game show where they don't know at least some of the answers.

 

8 hours ago, Mystery Author said:

I once did a (Houston) book signing with Sue Grafton. Her line stretched through the store, out the door, and then down a couple of blocks. People had to pass me to get to Sue. I had a new mystery out with a very funny opening (I try to write killer openings, ha-ha). I'd hand a book (from this yuuuuge pile) to a person waiting in line (for Sue) and say, "While you're waiting, please take a look at my book. If you don't laugh at the first page, I'll buy the book for you."

I sold out in an hour :)

You're one smart cookie. 

I got a smug impression from Virginia, too, but sometimes people just look that way. I'm trying not to be too judgey. But we'll see.

[Brookside]

3 hours ago, Ailianna said:

 

And I agree with saber about the new champ's dress--it was distractingly poorly designed for her figure.

I actually liked Virginia's dress and thought it suited her figure much better than the monstrosity Oprah wore to the royal wedding.

[Clanstarling]

12 minutes ago, Brookside said:

I actually liked Virginia's dress and thought it suited her figure much better than the monstrosity Oprah wore to the royal wedding.

I know, right? Though I disliked it more because it didn't fit quite right, and the color was so bland.

Edited May 26, 2018 by Clanstarling

[saber5055]

I don't notice clothing (except Cute Tom's jumper) so that wasn't me who snarked on Virginia's outfit. I don't even know what she was wearing except it was clothing, no nudity or boobage showing. That I noticed. But here's the scoop on Oprah courtesy of Page Six:

She had a beige dress made for her to wear. At the last minute, when she put it on, she said it looked too much like white and no way was she going to upstage the bride. So she rushed to have a new dress made in a different color. They barely got it fitted/altered and ready for her to wear before she had to leave for London.

I didn't see anything "monstrous" about it, it was just a pink dress with a pink hat. My idea of "monstrosity" are those red carpet "gowns" that are cut to the crotch, boobs taped inside their small covering or else hanging out and pushed up. I'm also not a fan of the see-through nips and crotch dresses that are gaining in popularity. So Oprah's wedding dress? In good taste and well done IMO.

Now git off and stay off my lawn.

p.s. Mystery Author, did you have to buy anyone your book? Great marketing plan though. You are much bolder than I!

Edited May 26, 2018 by saber5055

[Clanstarling]

6 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

I don't notice clothing (except Cute Tom's jumper) so that wasn't me who snarked on Virginia's outfit. I don't even know what she was wearing except it was clothing, no nudity or boobage showing. That I noticed. But here's the scoop on Oprah:

She had a beige dress made for her to wear. At the last minute, when she put it on, she said it looked too much like white and no way was she going to upstage the bride. So she rushed to have a new dress made in a different color. They barely got it fitted/altered and ready for her to wear before she had to leave for London.

I didn't see anything "monstrous" about it, it was just a pink dress with a pink hat. My idea of "monstrosity" are those red carpet "gowns" that are cut to the crotch, boobs taped inside their small covering or else hanging out and pushed up. I'm also not a fan of the see-through nips and crotch dresses that are gaining in popularity. So Oprah's wedding dress? In good taste and well done IMO.

Now git off and stay off my lawn.

p.s. Mystery Author, did you have to buy anyone your book? Great marketing plan though. You are much bolder than I!

That explains a lot. I didn't think it was monstrous, just that it was bland and didn't flatter. I've seen her in better dresses.

I totally agree with your idea of monstrosity - I prefer elegance over sexy (and subtle sexy over displaying the goods). (btw, the same applies for men, I like elegance and dislike those tight suits which flatter very few). But yeah, I'm old. I chase people off my lawn too...

Edited May 26, 2018 by Clanstarling

[saber5055]

7 minutes ago, Clanstarling said:

That explains a lot. I didn't think it was monstrous, just that it was bland and didn't flatter. I've seen her in better dresses.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not an Oprah fan, I'm ambivalent about her. But I think it's in good taste to wear a "bland" dress to a wedding since it's the bride's day, not yours, even if you are a star. Besides, it's the hat that speaks at those British weddings. Now some of those could be called monstrosities. Princess Beatrice wore this to Kate Middleton's wedding, which was a traditional royal wedding. "Oh my."

 

Edited May 26, 2018 by saber5055

[Clanstarling]

33 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

Don't get me wrong, I'm not an Oprah fan, I'm ambivalent about her. But I think it's in good taste to wear a "bland" dress to a wedding since it's the bride's day, not yours, even if you are a star. Besides, it's the hat that speaks at those British weddings. Now some of those could be called monstrosities. Princess Beatrice wore this to Kate Middleton's wedding, which was a traditional royal wedding. "Oh my."

 

 

I don't think anyone should try to upstage the bride (though I don't think that's possible in a royal wedding), but I don't think you need to blend into the scenery either. I do think a dress can be both bland (which for me is pretty much any shade of beige and related colors), and still flatter the wearer. I do remember Beatrice's hat. (wasn't that the color of Oprah's dress?) I'm not a hat person in general, and that one ... well, let's just say I didn't care for it and leave it at that.

Edited May 26, 2018 by Clanstarling

[Cotypubby]

I rarely watch the interviews, so what’s the story about leaving a puppy on a pyramid?

Edited May 26, 2018 by Cotypubby

[saber5055]

Now Extra is doing a segment on the wedding attire, complete with coverage of Oprah's redo. Here's this quote from express.co.uk: "She reportedly contacted Stella McCartney who created the new alternative pink dress 24 hours before the TV host arrived at Windsor Castle." Stella McCartney also designed the dresses worn by Amal Clooney and by the bride at the after-wedding reception. So, blame Ms. McCartney if Oprah (and Amal and the bride) looked hideous.

[Clanstarling]

2 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

Now Extra is doing a segment on the wedding attire, complete with coverage of Oprah's redo. Here's this quote from express.co.uk: "She reportedly contacted Stella McCartney who created the new alternative pink dress 24 hours before the TV host arrived at Windsor Castle." Stella McCartney also designed the dresses worn by Amal Clooney and by the bride at the after-wedding reception. So, blame Ms. McCartney if Oprah (and Amal and the bride) looked hideous.

"Stella!" (to quote one Stanley Kowolski) ;)

[saber5055]

7 hours ago, Cotypubby said:

I rarely watch the interviews, so what’s the story about leaving a puppy on a pyramid?

Some contestant told a story that he climbed to the top of a very tall and very steep pyramid in Mexico or some Central American country. At the top was a puppy that, he said, was so happy to see him. He said the dog was so happy that he left it up there.

The problem: 1. The dog was thrilled to see ANYONE who could rescue it, that's why it acted happy; and 2. Dogs will not naturally go down steps. Up, yes. Down, no. Especially ones that are narrow and extremely high and steep. Like on a Mayan pyramid. Someone obviously took the dog up there and left it. And so did this contestant leave it up there.

7 hours ago, Clanstarling said:

"Stella!" (to quote one Stanley Kowolski) ;)

And Jay on Modern Family.

Edited May 27, 2018 by saber5055
To change the story teller from Austin to Ryan. Thanks Mondrianyone.

[Clanstarling]

6 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

And Jay on Modern Family.

LOL, the dog person would remember that!

I actually did look up the quote because Jay's dog did come to mind, and I was worried I was conflating the two.

[saber5055]

1 minute ago, Clanstarling said:

I actually did look up the quote because Jay's dog did come to mind, and I was worried I was conflating the two.

You made me look up the def of "conflate." Thanks! I'm thinking it will come in handy on a future Jeopardy clue.

[Mondrianyone]

20 minutes ago, saber5055 said:

Austin Rogers told a story that he climbed to the top of a very tall and very steep pyramid in Mexico or some Central American country. At the top was a puppy that, he said, was so happy to see him. He said the dog was so happy that he left it up there.

The problem: 1. The dog was thrilled to see ANYONE who could rescue it, that's why it acted happy; and 2. Dogs will not naturally go down steps. Up, yes. Down, no. Especially ones that are narrow and extremely high and steep. Like on a Mayan pyramid. Someone obviously took the dog up there and left it. And Austin, the self-proclaimed "smartest person in the room," left it to die up there.

I say this because I've worked for decades as a professional dog handler and know a bit about dogs and how they think. I disliked Austin before the pup-on-a-pyramid story but that made him dead to me, to quote Mr. Wonderful.

As much as I'd like to blame Austin Rogers for every bad thing anyone ever did--including kidnapping the Lindbergh baby and inventing Classic Coke--he wasn't the one who left the puppy on the pyramid.  That was Ryan of the pleather jacket, starting on this page.

[saber5055]

Sorry, wrong post.

Edited May 27, 2018 by saber5055

[dcalley]

Thanks, @Mondrianyone, I didn't think that was Austin, but you provided the receipts, as they say.

I was pleasantly surprised they didn't show Merkel's face!

[saber5055]

17 minutes ago, forumfish said:

Is it wrong that I want to see that?

Was this the first mention of Josh's wife? I want to know more -- does she also perform music in an animal costume? Did they meet at a convention? Maybe we'll learn more at the TOC.

I might do better at Toddler Jeopardy so yeah, I want to see it too.

This was the first mention of Josh's wife as far as I remember. (Although as proven here, my memory isn't the best.) I refrained from the obvious snark of, since Josh is a furry, that of course he isn't married. I'm glad I never posted that here. (You guys never saw that.)

11 minutes ago, dcalley said:

I was pleasantly surprised they didn't show Merkel's face!

I did like Josh out pronouncing Trebek on "Merkel" though.

[Mystery Author]

Like or dislike Austin (I liked him), I think it's unfair to blame him for the puppy story. On Jan 31 Saber5055 wrote: "I cannot forgive RYAN for leaving the puppy at the top of the STEEP pyramid... There is no way in hell that a puppy, or any dog except an exceptional one, would go down hundreds of very steep steps. Up, yes. Down, no. And he thinks that's a fun story to tell on national television? I hope he rots."

I still hope he rots!

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I was pleasantly surprised they didn't show Merkel's face!

Yeah, that might have made the clue too easy <snort-chortle>.

[Mystery Author]

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p.s. Mystery Author, did you have to buy anyone your book? Great marketing plan though. You are much bolder than I!

Oops. Almost missed this question. My "marketing plan" was trying to turn lemons into lemonade.

 I didn't have to buy anyone a copy. The opening lines are: My name is Ingrid Anastasia Beaumont. My ex used to say my initials stood for “I’m a bitch.” True.

Then later, still on Page One, my character says: The Anastasia was for my grandmother, who’s half Russian, half Chinese. From Nana Ana, I inherited eyes that tilt slightly north, and I was born in the Year of the Rat. Which, says Nana Ana, means that I’m ambitious, honest, and compatible with Dragons, Monkeys, and other Rats. I should have heeded Nana Ana’s words. My ex was a Cock.

And the more people laughed, the more others wanted to see the book.

[Browncoat]

That's a great opening, @Mystery Author!  And I love that one of the characters is called Nana Ana. 

[saber5055]

I was glad to see a clue about what oil company was running the Deep Water Horizon to remind viewers how its greed ruined the Gulf of Mexico. I will not buy anything at a BP, not even a pack of gum much less gas, for the rest of my life.

Edited May 27, 2018 by saber5055

[Browncoat]

I've avoided the Exxon brand since the Valdez disaster.

[saber5055]

25 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I've avoided the Exxon brand since the Valdez disaster.

Good for you, and I mean that in a very un-Trebekian way. For some reason, I don't see Exxon around here, but BPs are a-plenty. I admire people who have principles and stick to them, even if it goes against the populist flow.

[Toothbrush]

I will miss Josh, but you could tell he was fading fast. He didn't seem to put any thought into FJ, and probably thought Hopkins sounded good based on the category. I had to put a little thought into it but got it in less than 10 seconds, while Dr. Toothbrush asked, "do you have it yet"? I probably would have gotten in faster without his comments..lol

I liked both Virginia & porn 'stache Ross, but VA held a slight edge. However, I don't think she should have been given the correction for grizzly, since I got the message, from the category title, that the zz would show up in the middle of the words. Hence, I did not call ZZ Top as a response. I honestly don't remember AT reiterating it, but he shouldn't have to do so. These are not people who should need to be spoon fed. Toddler Jeopardy, indeed. And that includes the words "Al" & "stone" as a gimme in 2 clues.

I did not get any TS, but learned that gray hair is known as grizzled/grizzly and that Little Richard is not dead. 

On 5/25/2018 at 6:35 AM, Ailianna said:

I was thinking Josh might be getting a bit tired from a full day of playing.  We'll see tonight if he has more pep, but I was getting the impression from a slower buzzer reaction and hesitation before some answers that he was tired.  If he can muscle through tonight, he will at least get some sleep, but a number of people have mentioned that the full day of taping is exhausting.  Ken Jennings even talked about it being a relief to lose just to get some rest.

There were all manner of internet conspiracy theories that Ken answered his final FJ wrong on purpose, because no way did he not know H+R Block. I got it, but didn't think FedEx was such a horrible answer, TBH.

23 hours ago, CarpeDiem54 said:

Oh, and her dress had an extremely unfortunate pattern for her figure.

I really liked her dress, but I agree that it did not flatter her a bit. Alex, however, looked very smart. 

21 hours ago, Brookside said:

I think I may be in the minority, but I liked Virginia.

I liked her too. 

17 hours ago, Mystery Author said:

Oooh, where'd you get that cup, please-thank you?

Funny story (skip this if you're sick of my stories): I once did a (Houston) book signing with Sue Grafton. Her line stretched through the store, out the door, and then down a couple of blocks. People had to pass me to get to Sue. I had a new mystery out with a very funny opening (I try to write killer openings, ha-ha). I'd hand a book (from this yuuuuge pile) to a person waiting in line (for Sue) and say, "While you're waiting, please take a look at my book. If you don't laugh at the first page, I'll buy the book for you."

I sold out in an hour :)

I'll miss Josh, but I'm okay with Virginia.

Great marketing! 

6 hours ago, saber5055 said:

And Jay on Modern Family.

Stella is about 99.9% of the reason I am still watching Modern Family. 

[peeayebee]

6 hours ago, saber5055 said:

You made me look up the def of "conflate." Thanks! I'm thinking it will come in handy on a future Jeopardy clue.

I love the word conflate. I think it was here that I became comfortable with it.

 

4 hours ago, forumfish said:

Is it wrong that I want to see that?

Yes please, to Toddler Jeopardy.