Jeopardy! Season 35 (2018-2019)

[opus]

Still early, but has anyone done the math? It would take James till next season to surpass Ken, right?

[catrice2]

Since this season is not over until July if you mean number of appearances....probably yes, if you mean money....if he keeps betting and winning like this, not necessarily!

[saber5055]

Since there aren't many TSs these days, I've decided to keep track of how many clues I can answer correctly during a game. I doubt I'll make it into double digits. James' range of knowledge is astoundingly vast.

I got a laugh out of his "happy birthday to no one," mainly because I'm no one so I took it as a personal shout out.

I was stumped on FJ. First I thought Moldova, but it's too small. So I went with Siberia, even though I know it's 5 million square miles, not the 10,000 asked for in the clue. But at least it was an answer.

[opus]

38 minutes ago, catrice2 said:

Since this season is not over until July if you mean number of appearances....probably yes, if you mean money....if he keeps betting and winning like this, not necessarily!

Good point. It was the 74 straight I had in mind though.

[biakbiak]

Just now, opus said:

Good point. It was the 74 straight I had in mind though.

He won’t have enough because there is still at least the Teacher’s Tournament to air this season.

[Cotypubby]

I am just amazed that he has now surpassed the previous high score of $77,000, a total that seemed almost insurmountable, THREE times in 9 games!! Twice over $100,000! Jesus.

[EllenB]

2 hours ago, peeayebee said:

I "knew" glass harmonica but couldn't come up with the name.

I didn't get FJ. I won't tell you my guess. It was bad.

I was frustrated that I couldn't get the exact name of the instrument.  The museum where I worked hosted a wonderful traveling Ben Franklin exhibit several years ago, and the highlight of the opening party for staff and volunteers was a performance on that glass harmonica.

My final guess was Chechnya, but I knew in the back of my mind it was wrong.  I assumed it had to be geographically near enough to Moscow, so I did at least eliminate Siberia.  Does a correct first letter count?

[Prevailing Wind]

It's a glass Armonica. There's no H in it. I swear, AT said "harmonica" - and that's just plain wrong. Franklin invented it and that's what he named it, regardless of what other languages call it.

[Katy M]

9 hours ago, Browncoat said:

ut I do wonder if they would have ruled me correct for "panino" instead of "panini", since panino is the singular (and therefore correct if you are only making or ordering one).

My bet is that they would have ruled you incorrectly and then done research and given it to you later.  

[Kathira]

1 hour ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's a glass Armonica. There's no H in it. I swear, AT said "harmonica" - and that's just plain wrong. Franklin invented it and that's what he named it, regardless of what other languages call it.

I said that, too. Definitely the glass armonica. I've heard one played. They're amazing and eerie. Kind of like a cross between a singing saw and a theremin.

Jaem's big bets make me nervous, but the runaway games do make FJ less exciting. 

Edited April 17, 2019 by Kathira

[Clanstarling]

This was a terrible board for me. I knew some things that I couldn't extract from my brain and/or mouth, but mostly it was crickets. I was sooo close on FJ though. Got the date, got the reference - but said "Ukraine," Crimea having slipped from my mind completely. The mister gave me the side-eye on that, but he didn't get Crimea either - even though I got him more than halfway there.

[Etta Place]

This was a good FJ for husbands, apparently. I was thinking about that little outpost of Russia that's on the other side of Finland* (which has been part of Russia for longer than 2014, is much smaller, and I couldn't come up with the name anyway beyond "starts with a K"), but my husband said, "Hm,  isn't the answer Crimea?"

*I mean, it's not bordering Finland, it's just separated from Russia and to the west.

Edited April 17, 2019 by Etta Place

[zoey1996]

5 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's a glass Armonica. There's no H in it. I swear, AT said "harmonica" - and that's just plain wrong. Franklin invented it and that's what he named it, regardless of what other languages call it.

YES! I was shouting at the TV when I heard Alex pronounce the "h".

In addition to hearing it in concert, I've visited the Franklin House in London. They have some recorded armonica music playing there.  It truly is angelic!

Edited April 17, 2019 by zoey1996

[Driad]

Sounds of a Glass Armonica

[zoey1996]

2 hours ago, zoey1996 said:

Edited April 17, 2019 by zoey1996

[SHD]

10 hours ago, saber5055 said:

Since there aren't many TSs these days, I've decided to keep track of how many clues I can answer correctly during a game. I doubt I'll make it into double digits.

You can't have meant that. Out of 61 questions per game (including FJ) you don't think you can get as many as 10? I'm sure you can.

[M. Darcy]

I'm just not enjoying the show while James is on.  I think he's gone past my Austin levels of hate. 

Of course, I should just pull the kiss of death and say how much I like him since that always seems to doom a contestant.  

[mookster]

That was a completely un-fun game. I don't actively hate James, but his mowing down of competitors is not enjoyable. Those two contestants looked so miserable throughout. And I do find a lot of the double jeopardy questions to be easy. While he does have a wide breadth of knowledge, it's not as impressive as Ken Jennings'. He's stayed silent on a few I've gotten, so that's how I know!

[peeayebee]

12 hours ago, BuckeyeLou said:

I said Siberia too!  I was trying to think of a large place....

That's one of my problems: I don't have a concept of sizes or distances, so I wasn't sure how big 10,000 sq miles was.

5 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's a glass Armonica. There's no H in it. I swear, AT said "harmonica" - and that's just plain wrong. Franklin invented it and that's what he named it, regardless of what other languages call it.

I had googled glass harmonica, so since that came up, I just went with it. I'm happy to drop the H. Ave a appy day!

14 hours ago, Browncoat said:

But I do wonder if they would have ruled me correct for "panino" instead of "panini", since panino is the singular (and therefore correct if you are only making or ordering one).

I thought they were asking for the gadget itself, which is a panini press, not a panino press. 

[nokat]

6 minutes ago, peeayebee said:

I had googled glass harmonica, so since that came up, I just went with it. I'm happy to drop the H. Ave a appy day!

ilarious! 
 

[zoey1996]

Thanks, Driad!  Here's a link to Shostak with Mr. Rogers!

[Writing Wrongs]

I tried watching yesterday. Ugh.

I knew about the armonica from reading this book, 

[rubaco]

2 hours ago, mookster said:

That was a completely un-fun game. I don't actively hate James, but his mowing down of competitors is not enjoyable. Those two contestants looked so miserable throughout. And I do find a lot of the double jeopardy questions to be easy. While he does have a wide breadth of knowledge, it's not as impressive as Ken Jennings'. He's stayed silent on a few I've gotten, so that's how I know!

This is where I'm at, too. By this point, I'm just not interested in watching him. It's been a long time since Ken, but I swear I don't remember that run being like this (complete domination every game), but someone correct me if I'm wrong. I just loved Ken, though (still do), and was only lukewarm about James from the start. 

Probably going to stop tuning in for a bit. 

[biakbiak]

2 hours ago, peeayebee said:

thought they were asking for the gadget itself, which is a panini press, not a panino press. 

I believe you are correct.

[Browncoat]

The clue was:

"The press seen here is used on this Italian-named grilled sandwich."

Which, if you only want one, is a panino. 

[M. Darcy]

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1 hour ago, rubaco said:

This is where I'm at, too. By this point, I'm just not interested in watching him. It's been a long time since Ken, but I swear I don't remember that run being like this (complete domination every game), but someone correct me if I'm wrong. I just loved Ken, though (still do), and was only lukewarm about James from the start. 

Probably going to stop tuning in for a bit. 

I believe that there were a quite a few games when people came close to at least having a chance to beat Ken.  All the games were not runaways. And, he was very conservative in his betting for most of his run. 

[peeayebee]

49 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

The clue was:

"The press seen here is used on this Italian-named grilled sandwich."

Which, if you only want one, is a panino. 

Ah. In that case, I rule that panino is acceptable. 

[suebee12]

Oh My! is all I can say after today'a(4/17/19)Jeopardy!

[Fex]

17 hours ago, saber5055 said:

Since there aren't many TSs these days, I've decided to keep track of how many clues I can answer correctly during a game. I doubt I'll make it into double digits. James' range of knowledge is astoundingly vast.

I got a laugh out of his "happy birthday to no one," mainly because I'm no one so I took it as a personal shout out.

I was stumped on FJ. First I thought Moldova, but it's too small. So I went with Siberia, even though I know it's 5 million square miles, not the 10,000 asked for in the clue. But at least it was an answer.

So.... happy birthday?

I keep track of my number of correct answers sometimes. It's fun! Although sometimes depressing.

Count me among those who said Siberia.... at first. Then I realized the clue said they moved the clocks forward which would mean it should be somewhere to the west of Moscow, and came up with Crimea just in time

[CraftyHazel]

I’m actually enjoying James’ run.  I’m sure it sucks being up against him, but I enjoy his balls-to-the-wall approach, and his range of knowledge is impressive.  I hope he continues for a nice long while.

[graybrown bird]

One good thing I can say about James's seemingly endless run is that Alex Trebek seems to be tickled pink by it.  Good for him!

[Trillium]

1 hour ago, Marmiarmo said:

I’m actually enjoying James’ run.  I’m sure it sucks being up against him, but I enjoy his balls-to-the-wall approach, and his range of knowledge is impressive.  I hope he continues for a nice long while.

I like watching him to. I mean the only suspense is how high his daily total will be, but his vast knowledge, and how quickly he gets the answer is amazing. Plus I like his risk taking. Lately it was a big deal to bet more than $5k. I can see how people who like close games are bored but he’s already a legend. I’ll remember him way more than the three-way nailbiters.

I wonder, once he’s done, if others will adopt his riskier style of play. 

Edited April 17, 2019 by Trillium

[Browncoat]

I know all of y'all will have gotten FJ today as an instaget, but my brain appears not to be working correctly, and I blanked.  I probably didn't pay attention to what the category was.  Yeah, that's the ticket -- I didn't know the category....  Nah, really I got hung up on the Greek part when I probably should have focused on the bird part.

And I am 0/3 so far this week. 

[hendersonrocks]

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One good thing I can say about James's seemingly endless run is that Alex Trebek seems to be tickled pink by it.

Totally agree with this, and given the medical fight Alex is in the midst of I am 100% down with anything that brings him joy.

I chortled aloud when James sang "Better Man" - or, I should say, attempted to sing...because that sounded nothing like the actual song, at all. It was charming, though, as was him looking choked up at the end related to granny and his new record.

[Katy M]

6 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I know all of y'all will have gotten FJ today as an instaget, but my brain appears not to be working correctly, and I blanked.  I probably didn't pay attention to what the category was.  Yeah, that's the ticket -- I didn't know the category....  Nah, really I got hung up on the Greek part when I probably should have focused on the bird part.

And I am 0/3 so far this week. 

I did not get it.  I didn't know what the region was called. Could only think of Athens. So, I tired working backwards by thinking up bird names and never made it to Finch.

I got Plutonium, but I thought it was wrong, because I thought the clue said something about a Greek god, and Pluto is Roman, no?  If they made a mistake on the clue, it would explain why nobody on the show got it.  Or, I could have just forgotten the clue by the time the answer was given because I'm seriously getting senile.

[SHD]

Up until the last seconds of FJ, I was sticking with Christopher Robin. It fit the bird part of the clue and it was the right time frame. Then right at the end I yelled “ATTICUS FINCH!!!”

[Fex]

21 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

I know all of y'all will have gotten FJ today as an instaget, but my brain appears not to be working correctly, and I blanked.  I probably didn't pay attention to what the category was.  Yeah, that's the ticket -- I didn't know the category....  Nah, really I got hung up on the Greek part when I probably should have focused on the bird part.

And I am 0/3 so far this week. 

You're probably right. I got it by thinking of birds. It helped that my sister and were talking about finches on Sunday - there was a bird she didn't recognize in her backyard.

[Abstract]

I decided it was going to be a weird first name to go with the bird name, and that's when Atticus Finch jumped into my brain.

[Prevailing Wind]

For some inexplicable reason, I thought about FJ for two seconds and yelled "Atticus Finch!".  Stella jumped off my lap in a hurry. She hates when I yell. Bosco, asleep on the chair next to us, wasn't bothered. He's such a laid-back kitty.

[ABay]

39 minutes ago, Katy M said:

 I got Plutonium, but I thought it was wrong, because I thought the clue said something about a Greek god, and Pluto is Roman, no?  If they made a mistake on the clue, it would explain why nobody on the show got it.  Or, I could have just forgotten the clue by the time the answer was given because I'm seriously getting senile.

I didn't even hear the next question because yeah, the clue said Greek and Pluto is Roman. Hades is Greek.

Attics Finch was an IG. 

[zoey1996]

I didn't like James from the beginning, and I'm really getting tired of him now.  He just is so cold, so methodical.  Not enough flashes of humanity.  There are some, just not many.

[lb60]

I'm annoyed at myself for not getting FJ tonight.

I blame James, because...........

I can't stand him!

He's now invading other shows I watch, because he's just so damn special.

[EllenB]

14 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:

It's a glass Armonica. There's no H in it. I swear, AT said "harmonica" - and that's just plain wrong. Franklin invented it and that's what he named it, regardless of what other languages call it.

Aha.  I knew something felt wrong about "harmonica." Thank you.  My memory sucks, apparently.

[Mindthinkr]

I just feel so badly for all those people who went through all the channels to go on the show only to come up against this one boy wonder (James). 

How disheartening. 

[PaulaO]

I came up with Ichabod Crane.  As the timer ran out, I said that’s 19th century.  No guess after that.

[Grundoon59]

I totally misread FJ as 21st century instead of 20th.  I am not saying I would have gotten dear old Atticus but at least I might've had a chance if my eyeballs had behaved better.  

[ErinV]

2 hours ago, Trillium said:

I like watching him to. I mean the only suspense is how high his daily total will be, but his vast knowledge, and how quickly he gets the answer is amazing. Plus I like his risk taking. Lately it was a big deal to bet more than $5k. I can see how people who like close games are bored but he’s already a legend. I’ll remember him way more than the three-way nailbiters.

I wonder, once he’s done, if others will adopt his riskier style of play. 

I think people will definitely start choosing the $1000 clues first.  It does make sense to rack up money before the first DD.  And maybe he’ll inspire larger DD and FJ bets overall - that would be fun.

[Abstract]

I just realized that I'm starting to get Jeopardy anxiety now, wondering each episode if this is the one where James loses. I got that way during Julia Collins' run. I also got that kind of anxiety in 2003 while watching Clay Aiken on American Idol, but that's a dark time in my life that I don't talk about anymore.

[SHD]

1 hour ago, Mindthinkr said:

I just feel so badly for all those people who went through all the channels to go on the show only to come up against this one boy wonder (James). 

How disheartening. 

At least the woman on the right kind of laughed about it. The one in the middle seemed bummed.

James must have an Achilles’ Heel. He can’t just go on winning forever.

[Toothbrush]

I think I got 2 TS but I'll be damned if I can remember them now! 

FJ came to me pretty quickly. Helped that we saw Jeff Daniels as Atticus in "To Kill A Mockingbird" in NYC a few months ago. Highly recommended if you get the chance to see it - he is excellent!

1 hour ago, Prevailing Wind said:

For some inexplicable reason, I thought about FJ for two seconds and yelled "Atticus Finch!".  Stella jumped off my lap in a hurry. She hates when I yell. Bosco, asleep on the chair next to us, wasn't bothered. He's such a laid-back kitty.

How is Miss Stella doing? 

50 minutes ago, Grundoon59 said:

I totally misread FJ as 21st century instead of 20th.  I am not saying I would have gotten dear old Atticus but at least I might've had a chance if my eyeballs had behaved better.  

Hubby did the same. 

8 minutes ago, SHD said:

At least the woman on the right kind of laughed about it. The one in the middle seemed bummed.

James must have an Achilles’ Heel. He can’t just go on winning forever.

He will either burn out, face off against a contestant that is even better than he is (or luckier in uncovering DDs), &/or lose big on a DD or 2. For now Dr. Toothbrush has taken to calling him Watson.