Alex Trebek/Jeopardy Tribute Thread

Someone's been getting into the Kitty.

 

This is an interesting read from Slate about Pat Sajak and his upcoming final season on Wheel of Fortune, which was recently announced. The article makes comparisons to Alex Trebek, and they're not flattering.

That's not surprising, perhaps, but it's something to see it laid out as it is.

https://slate.com/culture/2023/06/p...t-ryan-seacrest.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab

 

Another screwed up DD bet. He hits it with one question left. He could have bet enough to have a runaway even if 2nd place got the final question and still have been in the lead.

 

Thank god Jennings is back, and Mayim's reign of error is over.

 

Among other things, he’s so much better ad libbing when the contestants talk about themselves. With Mayim, if it’s not written on her notecards, she’s got nothing.

 

Mayim sucks the rats ass, but I think we’re seeing Ken now as he took over for her as the writers strike continued. She opted out to continue taping as she is an actress, and wanted to stand in solidarity, as an actress. Does the timing and taping work out here? Neither here nor anywhere... thank goodness Ken is back.

 

Ken said everything was written before the strike. I don't know why Mayim mads the stand to not host the show.

 

Tonight’s FJ —what is poor reading comprehension?

 

Ken baits the med school graduate to show how confident he is in a medical category. He bets 80% of his money in a mighty flex. The answer is phrased in a sports context so of course he whiffs horribly.

 

He would have been stupid not to make that bet.

 

No argument there. I felt bad the guy got the one answer that was put in terms that would be relatable to 99.5% of viewers but to only 0.5% of contestants.

Sports are Jeopardy kryptonite.

 

As today proved, you have to know Broadway and baseball.