Anybody else trying out for Jeopardy tonight?

[mansome]

Tonight is the first of three nights of online testing. They only do this once a year so give it a shot. Can't hurt. This is the third year in a row that they've given the test.

Click on the link below to try out. People in the Eastern Time Zone go tonight at 8pm.


http://www.jeopardy.com/beacontestant/contestantsearches/?hs308=email

 

[glynndah]

Tonight is the first of three nights of online testing. They only do this once a year so give it a shot. Can't hurt. This is the third year in a row that they've given the test.

Click on the link below to try out. People in the Eastern Time Zone go tonight at 8pm.


http://www.jeopardy.com/beacontestant/contestantsearches/?hs308=email

I can't. I've already been on Jeopardy once. I guess I could take the test, though, and see if I've still "got it".

 

[trysail]

I tried out for Jeopardy in 1972 when it was still located in NYC. Don Pardo was doing the voice-over in those days and it was also before the days of Alex Trebek ( Art Fleming was the original host ). I stopped by their office on my drive back to school and was given a written test. In case you don't know it, the order in which contestants appear IS orchestrated.

They couldn't believe I knew the question corresponding to the answer, "Elmo Lincoln was the seventh."

I can't stand the program nowadays. The marketeers have ruined it with all this category segmentation crap. "College" Jeopardy, "Teen" Jeopardy— give me a fuckin' break... and the advertisements... ugh.

"Celebrity" Jeopardy makes me wanna blow lunch.

 

[_Lynn_]

I can't. Trivia and I don't seem to get along.

 

[glynndah]

I tried out for Jeopardy in 1972 when it was still located in NYC. Don Pardo was doing the voice-over in those days and it was also before the days of Alex Trebek ( Art Fleming was the original host ). I stopped by their office on my drive back to school and was given a written test. In case you don't know it, the order in which contestants appear IS orchestrated.

They couldn't believe I knew the question corresponding to the answer, "Elmo Lincoln was the seventh."

I can't stand the program nowadays. The marketeers have ruined it with all this category segmentation crap. "College" Jeopardy, "Teen" Jeopardy— give me a fuckin' break... and the advertisements... ugh.

"Celebrity" Jeopardy makes me wanna blow lunch.

Really? Orchestrated? In my case, the out-of-towners were scheduled first, due to travel issues, and then the locals. As far as the order of the contestants on the game show itself, that was determined by a draw of numbers.

 

[trysail]

Really? Orchestrated? In my case, the out-of-towners were scheduled first, due to travel issues, and then the locals. As far as the order of the contestants on the game show itself, that was determined by a draw of numbers.

There's a reason they screen contestants.

 

[glynndah]

There's a reason they screen contestants.

Yes. I know. They want "bouncy" people. It makes good TV. However, your post seems to imply {or I'm reading more into it} there's some sort of a conspiracy involved. My experience says different.

 

[CharleyH]

Tonight is the first of three nights of online testing. They only do this once a year so give it a shot. Can't hurt. This is the third year in a row that they've given the test.

Click on the link below to try out. People in the Eastern Time Zone go tonight at 8pm.


http://www.jeopardy.com/beacontestant/contestantsearches/?hs308=email

lol - I didn't even know this show was still alive. Good luck!

 

[trysail]

Yes. I know. They want "bouncy" people. It makes good TV. However, your post seems to imply {or I'm reading more into it} there's some sort of a conspiracy involved. My experience says different.

Let me leave it at this: the order in which contestants appear on the program is not random.

 

[mansome]

I can't. I've already been on Jeopardy once. I guess I could take the test, though, and see if I've still "got it".

What an experience. All my friends and family have pushed me to be on the show for over 20 years. I'd love to be on it.

 

[MasterRamses]

I'll give it a shot.

Who knows, maybe I'm smart.

 

[glynndah]

What an experience. All my friends and family have pushed me to be on the show for over 20 years. I'd love to be on it.

I had a great time. I'll keep good thoughts winging their way to you about this.

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

I tried out for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire one time. They had "tests" in I think 5 different areas of the country. You had to be one of the first so many to call and get an entry code for the test for your area in order to be able to go.

The test was so difficult, there was an actual Rocket Scientist who failed it. (I'd say only about 2% actually passed the initial test, which was set up like the fast finger intro that they did to choose which contestant got to play.)

I used to be really good at Jeopardy but I watched it the other day and didn't know many of the answers, so I'd probably bomb the test.

 

[YoursSINSerely]

I had a great time. I'll keep good thoughts winging their way to you about this.

So cool, good witch! How'd you do?

 

[Katyusha]

Tomorrow night for me.

 

[mansome]

Tomorrow night for me.

It goes really fast so be prepared...

I just got done taking it. And I think I did my best yet in the 6th time taking the Jeopardy test. Third online and Three Live.

 

[glynndah]

So cool, good witch! How'd you do?

Second place.

 

[YoursSINSerely]

Second place.

Really cool! Now, did you get to keep any of that money, or is it just the winner that keeps what they have won?

 

[Edward Teach]

Yes. I know. They want "bouncy" people. It makes good TV. However, your post seems to imply {or I'm reading more into it} there's some sort of a conspiracy involved. My experience says different.

Let me leave it at this: the order in which contestants appear on the program is not random.

For 20 points:


Answer: Obfuscate


Question: What do some people do when they're caught bullshitting?

 

[Boxlicker101]

It's too late tonight, but I will give it a try tomorrow, or whenbever it is on. I have always done well when watching the program.

 

[trysail]

For 20 points:
Answer: Obfuscate
Question: What do some people do when they're caught bullshitting?

We'll be waiting ( but not holding our breath ) for your answer.

 

[glynndah]

We'll be waiting ( but not holding our breath ) for your answer.

I'm curious. Why do you say it's "rigged" {my words, not yours}? What was your experience on the show like?

 

[YoursSINSerely]

We'll be waiting ( but not holding our breath ) for your answer.

No, no, no. He has to give us the question.

 

[Katyusha]

It goes really fast so be prepared...

I just got done taking it. And I think I did my best yet in the 6th time taking the Jeopardy test. Third online and Three Live.

Thanks for the warning. And that sounds like you did well...so good job.

 

[mansome]

Thanks for the warning. And that sounds like you did well...so good job.

good luck *hugs*