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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJeopardy regulars - Spoiler -seriously James is good-
no he is great. 12 day winner now and final Jeopardy hasn't started.
Did you know that one of his grandmothers was Japanese?
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)cuz we get the NYTimes every morning and they carry the Jeopardy final question of each day...
I got two of them . James now has over $850,000 and the top five scores for one day.
Remember it took Ken 74 games to earn his cash.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)did or were involved with in their own era. I thought it was fun to solve...
malaise
(269,031 posts)but I only came up with two
Brother Buzz
(36,440 posts)But I was convinced I was going to bolo it. British monarchies is one of seven of eight categories I dread.
When Hockey, Shakespeare, French literature, opera, Greek mythology, and Bible categories pop up, I usually pack it in
malaise
(269,031 posts)I am amazed at the breadth of James' knowledge.
rurallib
(62,420 posts)Roger Craig (I think that was his name) would make some big bets, but then would back off at other times.
I have been waiting for the player that would bet with some abandon.
But he couldn't do so if
1) he wasn't so damned quick on the buzzer - how does he do that? And
2) then he knows the answers - good grief this guy has a memory.
But I so enjoy seeing him not playing a cautious game like so many do. Starts at the bottom and rolls up money early - gets the daily double @ 75% of the time and answers most of the questions.
Hope Jeopardy can afford the $70,000 a day he's costing them.
malaise
(269,031 posts)with amazing knowledge on a variety of subjects.
I'm betting he practiced that buzzer for hours.
He said the children's section of libraries is particularly helpful because they have lots of information presented in a not boring manner.
I have a lot of respect for anyone who works this hard for his/her dream.
Outside of sports, who earns close to $900,000 in twelve 30 minute sessions.
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)Jeopardy's ratings must be going through the roof.
malaise
(269,031 posts)Jennings won $2,520,700 in 74 games.
I'm lovin' it. ABC is enjoying it as well - they're talking about it quite a lot.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)I guess that is what it takes to be a winner but it is rude, esp. since Alex is battling cancer...
bullwinkle428
(20,629 posts)Sowing the seeds for his future destruction of opponents on "Jeopardy"!
malaise
(269,031 posts)He is awesome - thanks - watching again was fun
mtnsnake
(22,236 posts)Thanks for posting that!
Brother Buzz
(36,440 posts)I have to wait until 9pm PST to watch. Meanwhile, I'm watching my SF Giants get beaten by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 4-1 top of the ninth.
Greybnk48
(10,168 posts)His appearance is now Jeopardy history and is really fun to watch!