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Wed Mar-28-07 09:00 PM
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Thanks for all who were rooting for this Canuck DUer on Jeopardy! I had a great time. |
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All good things must come to an end, but I hope you got to see some exciting TV anyway.
It was lots of fun taking a bunch of money back over the border. And I'm going to try my best to get the 7 per cent California income tax away from Ahh-nold, and more especially, the 30 per cent withholding tax away from Chimpy because I don't want any of my winnings going to fund his war on brown people.
I'll always have remarkable memories of Los Angeles, and I can't wait to go there again -- maybe this summer!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:03 PM
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Hooray!!!! We are SO proud of you!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:04 PM
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2. You were great! Top-notch. I had my fingers crossed at tonight's Final Jeopardy. |
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And Alex was right - you have a terrific poker face. :D
Congratulations on your reign as champ!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:05 PM
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You did us all proud!! :bounce:
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:05 PM
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4. I was unable to watch any of it.... |
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but followed your progress closely. It is on in Chicago when I am at work and I don't watch enough television to pay for Tivo.
You did great. Congratulations!!!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:06 PM
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5. If you don't mind my asking, how much did you win on the show? |
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Edited on Wed Mar-28-07 09:07 PM by LibraLiz1973
I mean before all the crazy things they deducted
I'm so happy 4 you!! That must have been a fun experience
On Edit: Plan for the money? Like a big vaca or something?
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:06 PM
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6. You and Terry deserve each other |
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Insofar as you're both extremely great! Congrats on your well-earned spoils. :D
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Thu Mar-29-07 12:59 PM
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As a matter of fact, he's sitting right next to me now. He says hi.
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:07 PM
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I was cheering for you. Good luck getting those taxes out of our governments moeny grubbing hands.
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:12 PM
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8. Well done. Congratulations. |
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Edited on Wed Mar-28-07 09:27 PM by Bullwinkle925
I'm watching you even as we cyber-speak!!
on edit: the show just ended - are you going to have recurring nightmares regarding g.b. shaw????
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Thu Mar-29-07 12:48 PM
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In fact, I'm sure he's mocking me from beyond the grave.
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Thu Mar-29-07 11:05 PM
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82. at any rate - you did yourself proud!! |
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was fun to watch.
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:13 PM
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9. Funny, it just came on where I live.. |
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Edited on Wed Mar-28-07 09:14 PM by Omphaloskepsis
I will still watch it, even though I know the outcome now.
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:17 PM
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10. You should be able to get the money back. |
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My Grandma used to go claim her tax back on gambling earnings. I remember going with her :D
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:18 PM
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11. It comes on here in 15 minutes! |
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Since tax day is April 15th, you might be able to get that 30% back this year!
Congratulations! It was fun to watch!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:21 PM
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12. Thanks for some great playing! |
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It was a pleasure to watch--you were fast and smart but gentle at the same time.
Too bad you didn't get the James Buchanan question right on Day 2--could have slipped in a quick "Second worst president ever..." :rofl:
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:23 PM
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13. I'm sorry I didn't get to watch tonight... |
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Glad you had a good time! :toast:
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:24 PM
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You did so well. I was impressed. :bounce: :toast:
I never knew you were terry's partner. He is one of my fave DUers.
Again, great job and congrats! :hi:
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:45 PM
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15. Congratualtions on all of your wins! |
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I'm glad to hear you had fun!
(psst--would you mind posting a spoilers warning in your OP title? Some of us are still watching!)
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:48 PM
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16. You did yourself proud |
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Now go buy yourself something nice! :toast:
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:48 PM
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17. You were a fantastic contestant! |
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We both got a kick out you. I think Alex liked you too, lol.
You won big for a few days' work. :toast: Thanks for the great run!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:53 PM
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18. Congrats on a great run, Doug! |
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Congrats on your winnings! Talk about a crazy ending. The woman who won seemed like a really sweet person so I'm sure that helped a little bit. Anyways, you did a great job!
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Wed Mar-28-07 09:59 PM
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21. Way to go!!! That was fun to watch and it couldn't happen to a nicer |
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guy! Boy, some of those questions were killers. :toast:
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:00 PM
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It was great fun to watch. Congratulations. :D
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:04 PM
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And now that you have some extra scratch, you have no excuse to avoid coming to Chicago to meet some of Terry's evil friends. You're a rock star now!
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:19 PM
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24. Congratulations on an excellent run! |
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You were great and it was so exciting watching you! :woohoo:
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:26 PM
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25. Hey, you were fantastic |
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:27 PM
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I'll expect you to phrase everything in the form of a question for a few days -- just for fun. :D
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:32 PM
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27. You were amazing!!!!! |
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I'm proud to say that that we post on the same site!!!!
You absolutely rocked!!!!!!!!!!
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:35 PM
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we were rooting for you at my house :hi:
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:36 PM
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29. i would have watched it but, |
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i don't have tv
but congratulations anyway...
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:37 PM
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30. Congrats! Did you see the thread about you in GD? (link) |
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:47 PM
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5k, to be precise?
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Way to go, IntravenousDemilo! You did Canada, and DU, proud!! :bounce: :toast: :bounce:
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:55 PM
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Edited on Wed Mar-28-07 11:56 PM by FuzzySlippers
:applause: That was a tough Final Jeopardy tonight. FWIW, I was thinking of G.B. Shaw, too.
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Wed Mar-28-07 11:57 PM
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33. Congrats on a great run! |
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I feel smarter just being associated with you electronically. :) :toast:
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:31 AM
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34. You were an awesome player! |
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It was fun watching a smart DUer on Jeopardy!
Did they tape all of your shows on the same day, or was there more than one taping?
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Thu Mar-29-07 12:53 PM
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No, I taped my first game back in December, then they went on Xmas break and after that they did the Teen Tournament. I came back five weeks later to do the other three.
They tape five shows per day on Tuesday & Wednesday, once every two weeks. So Alex works four days a month. And he gets to wear those swell Perry Ellis duds and be an icon. Nice gig, eh?
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:35 AM
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35. Congratulations! You did very well! |
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:applause: :applause: :applause:
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:46 AM
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36. I'm so jealous! So very well done. Hope you enjoyed it. |
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:48 AM
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37. Congratulations! You were funny at times, too! |
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Did you say "I suck at this" at the end? :rofl:
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Thu Mar-29-07 12:54 PM
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57. I did say exactly that. |
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:55 AM
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We were cheering you on here. It's awesome to see a fellow DUer kick some intellectual butt. It's good for morale.
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Thu Mar-29-07 02:30 AM
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39. Congratulations on your reign as Jeopardy champion! |
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Thu Mar-29-07 05:38 AM
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40. I watched every night. You were brilliant! And you came across very well on TV. |
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I am happy and proud that someone with your brains and broad knowledge is associated with DU. Congratulations on your run! My guess on Final Jeopardy was Robert Burns.
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Thu Mar-29-07 05:41 AM
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41. You were amazing! My husband and I really enjoyed |
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watching you compete. Good luck with getting the $$$ back from Ahhnold and Dubya.
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Thu Mar-29-07 07:26 AM
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And you spoke English really well despite being a foreigner. Thanks to you I dreamed of Orangatangs singing Christmas Carols last night.
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My entire family became 'Doug' fans. You were the bomb! Enjoy your winnings!
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Thu Mar-29-07 08:08 AM
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44. you did great... it was fun to watch you |
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Thu Mar-29-07 08:21 AM
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You did a fantastic job. And it was great to have a face to go with your name.
:yourock:
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My SO and I think you were really great on Jeopardy. You are so smart and such a quick wit..."paint ball gun!"
Good Luck with your winnings and thanks for being so much fun!
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Thu Mar-29-07 08:40 AM
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47. You did a great job! So smart! |
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Baby Bunny watched and cheered with me - she was very impressed that I "know" someone who won on Jeopardy! :woohoo:
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Thu Mar-29-07 08:53 AM
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48. You were so AWESOME!! |
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I didn't get home in time to see it last night, so I'm sorry it had to come to an end. You were just incredible! Just proves the point that DUers really are smarter than everyone else!!
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Thu Mar-29-07 08:54 AM
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49. I was sad to see you lose -- you made such a great comeback |
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against that obnoxious guy. That final question was difficult - I would have answered Mark Twain, only because I had no idea; and I would have answered it with a pretty good feeling that it was very wrong.
I didn't see the Irish connections between the three guys, but still wouldn't have thought of Oscar Wilde, whom I thought was a 20th century figure. Shows how much of his stuff I've read: zero.
You did incredibly well for three days, though! Damned high daily average.
Well done!!!!
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Thu Mar-29-07 08:54 AM
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50. We loved watching you! |
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Thu Mar-29-07 09:00 AM
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51. Wow what a finish last night |
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I missed your first night (I watch pretty religously) but the wins were impressive.
Tuesday night when you were down 2,400 to 8,000 to 8,400 I thought you were in big trouble and then you just calmly and cooling ran the board. Very impressive.
I thought last night's answer was James Joyce -but I really had no idea. I misread the final category and was expecting an answer about a literary character.
Still you had an incredible run at the end. It looked like you were having trouble with your buzzer for a while and that guy just went OFF for a few minutes. It was clear that you were hunting for the last Double Jeopardy and then you found it when you had caught back up.
Oscare Wilde!?!?!?
Great job anyway. Your personality really showed brightly.
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Thu Mar-29-07 09:22 AM
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52. great job Doug! I was particularly impressed by your |
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knowledge of US States knowledge - being from North of any US state.
Congrats - looks like you had fun!
and it was a fun final jeopardy to watch.
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:08 PM
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62. He sees it all from above -nt |
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Thu Mar-29-07 09:24 AM
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53. That was such a joy to watch |
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You. Kicked. Booty! :thumbsup: :yourock: :D
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Thu Mar-29-07 12:23 PM
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54. Well played, dude!! So, is Oscar Wilde going to haunt your dreams now? |
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65. Well, it was a great experience I'm sure |
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"Experience is the name we give our mistakes" — Oscar Wilde
HA! Kidding aside, though, it really was an amazing performance. You did great. Whatcha gonna do with the dough?
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Thu Mar-29-07 03:03 PM
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72. Major congratulations |
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IntravdeMilo....you were super...you gave the show a big kick with your humor and poise. Husband and i were avidly cheering you on all four sessions. Enjoy the winnings...
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I know there are a lot of smart DU'ers, but Jeopardy is not exactly for regular smart people. It's for really really smart people. Great job. :thumbsup:
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Thu Mar-29-07 01:02 PM
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You did DU proud! You were on your way to winning again before that Final Jeopardy.
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Congrats! Soooooo, can you lend me some money? :silly:
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Get a job, ya Commie Pinko Dirtbag! :D
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Thu Mar-29-07 02:41 PM
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66. We listened to you last night in the car |
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We were driving home from Baltimore, and played along with you!
I haven't been in the Lounge in weeks, and didn't know you were a fellow DUer!!!!! Congrats!!!
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Thu Mar-29-07 02:49 PM
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68. Congratulations, Intravenous! You KILLED! I'm so proud of you. |
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Thu Mar-29-07 02:53 PM
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69. We don't need your money to continue the war on brown people. |
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Thu Mar-29-07 02:53 PM
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70. Congrats, IVDeMilo. You had a good run. |
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The ending of the fourth episode was classic Jeopardy -- the contest who thought she had no chance of winning pulls it off in the final question.
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Thu Mar-29-07 02:58 PM
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71. Congratulations! You did awesomely! |
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And provided the Lounge with some nice non-flamewar excitement!
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But from what I heard, the money is just like a paycheck. They take out taxes no matter what. I won $5000 dollars in a scratch off, but ended up with around $3000. I guess thats how it goes unfortunately. :( But you did well!!!
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Thu Mar-29-07 04:30 PM
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77. It was such fun to see you whoop ass! I was gleeful, knowing you were one of us. |
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My family and I enjoyed every minute. To quote my 90-year-old grandmother yesterday, "The young man in the computer was definitely the brightest of the contestants." (And yes, I did mean to type "in" the computer :))
Congrats!
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Thu Mar-29-07 06:00 PM
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79. Thank you for a great run on Jeopardy! |
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I watched every night and cheered for our DU homie.
You really got us together, all cheering, bouncing, hooting and hollering every time you won.
I am amazed at how much you know, and were able to answer very difficult questions correctly.
Thank you for a wonderful, unifying experience!!
As yes, please come back to SoCal. We'd love to have you back.
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Thu Mar-29-07 06:45 PM
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80. Well done. It was fun to watch. |
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I just watched the last episode you were on. I didn't see that ending coming! Congratulations on a great run :applause:
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Thu Mar-29-07 09:37 PM
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81. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! That was you? Congrats! |
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Wish me luck. I passed the online Jeopardy exam and go to Atlanta to audition in May. Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!
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