So Alex reveals he is fighting for his life and then this guy shows up and dominates the show. Either it is divine intervention or something fishy is going on with that show. Better check that guy for an earpiece or he has a photographic memory and is being given the answers beforehand. Being serious, very impressive run he is on.
Jeopardy right now
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Is it bad that I immediately knew what GDCSMFing stood for without even thinking about it?
I find it weird that some of the Final Jeopardy questions are really easy. I am terrible at Jeopardy, and have been able to answer about half correctly. He might make EIGHT figures! Do it James!
I tuned in a night or two ago. His answers were automatic. It's either photographic memory or someone is feeding him answers.
Because the way he answers is kind of the way I used to cheat on tests: get all the answers and then you just regurgitate them from memory.. you look for triggers in the question.. Like when they said " in 1776 armed.." he knew to say "Minutemen".. almost reflexively.
Watched earlier this afternoon while picking up my white suit jacket for brother @Willy4UK 's upcoming wedding.
That mofo is a bad-*** SOB. Holy ****! Those Chinese gals at the cleaners kept saying that I should go go on the show.
That mofo is a bad-*** SOB. Holy ****! Those Chinese gals at the cleaners kept saying that I should go go on the show.
Dude is a perv. Studied for Jeopardy in the children's section of the library. I would keep that to myself.
Dude is out of control, if you want my drunk assed opinion.
I haven't watched Thursdays yet. Is this the one for today,Friday?
I'll have to memorize the answers and impress my 14 year old. Sixteen year old won't care.
Your drunkass opinion is about the only one I respect, hoss. [cheers]
If Jeopardy thought it was in their best interest, they could go back to the 5 day/$75,000 rule.
All of that nonsensical whining, and the only thing that matters is this: He has a ridiculous recall of trivia.
Methods etc. don’t make a bit of difference if you can’t answer the GD question.
Methods etc. don’t make a bit of difference if you can’t answer the GD question.
It’s really quite simple: you have to start with the highest amounts and hardest questions and answer every single question right and have quicker reflexes to buzz in. Weird no one else thought of it before.
The fact is he is basically wiping out the higher amounts, while searching for the Daily Double in the first round. If he finds it, and gets it right, his opponents are behind the 8 ball.
Obviously Jeopardy has started putting the DD, in the 1st round, in the higher amounts to try to stymie him. Last 3 shows he found it quickly. The thing is that he is very seldom wrong. I've been watching from the start of his run and he hasn't answered incorrectly maybe 5-6 times.
Only chance to beat him is to hope to find the Daily Doubles, even if you get it wrong, so as to keep him from getting so far ahead he can't be caught. Unless he misses one which, at this point, aint happening.
Obviously Jeopardy has started putting the DD, in the 1st round, in the higher amounts to try to stymie him. Last 3 shows he found it quickly. The thing is that he is very seldom wrong. I've been watching from the start of his run and he hasn't answered incorrectly maybe 5-6 times.
Only chance to beat him is to hope to find the Daily Doubles, even if you get it wrong, so as to keep him from getting so far ahead he can't be caught. Unless he misses one which, at this point, aint happening.
there is no way one person knows this much useless crap off the top of their head without having a cheat sheet.
Ken Jennings father, Kenneth Jennings, answers a simple Quara question from 2016:
How far in advance are Jeopardy! Shows taped, and how many are taped in one session?
Just a father's perspective of his son's run and other behind the scenes stuff.
https://www.quora.com/How-far-in-ad...s-taped-and-how-many-are-taped-in-one-session
How far in advance are Jeopardy! Shows taped, and how many are taped in one session?
Just a father's perspective of his son's run and other behind the scenes stuff.
https://www.quora.com/How-far-in-ad...s-taped-and-how-many-are-taped-in-one-session
Can't speak for anybody else of course, but, personally, I actually do know that much and I don't use a cheat sheet. I just can't go on the show because I'm really busy at work.
From thejeopardyfan.com. 723 for 746 is a fairly decent batting average....
James Holzhauer, statistics to date:
723 correct, 23 incorrect
20/22 on rebound attempts (on 44 rebound opportunities)
58.21% in first on buzzer (656/1127)
44/48 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $426,423)
19/20 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $30,410
To win:
21 games: 97.430%
22: 94.926%
23: 92.486%
24: 90.109%
25: 87.793%
75: 23.882%
Avg. streak: 57.909 games.
All-Time Regular Play Winnings List:
1. Ken Jennings, $2,520,700
2. James Holzhauer, $1,528,012
3. David Madden, $430,400
4. Julia Collins, $428,100
5. Matt Jackson, $411,612
All-Time Winnings List (per J! Archive):
1. Brad Rutter, $4,688,436
2. Ken Jennings, $3,370,700
3. James Holzhauer, $1,528,012
4. David Madden, $773,733
5. Larissa Kelly, $660,930
James Holzhauer, statistics to date:
723 correct, 23 incorrect
20/22 on rebound attempts (on 44 rebound opportunities)
58.21% in first on buzzer (656/1127)
44/48 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $426,423)
19/20 in Final Jeopardy
Average Coryat: $30,410
To win:
21 games: 97.430%
22: 94.926%
23: 92.486%
24: 90.109%
25: 87.793%
75: 23.882%
Avg. streak: 57.909 games.
All-Time Regular Play Winnings List:
1. Ken Jennings, $2,520,700
2. James Holzhauer, $1,528,012
3. David Madden, $430,400
4. Julia Collins, $428,100
5. Matt Jackson, $411,612
All-Time Winnings List (per J! Archive):
1. Brad Rutter, $4,688,436
2. Ken Jennings, $3,370,700
3. James Holzhauer, $1,528,012
4. David Madden, $773,733
5. Larissa Kelly, $660,930