Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2017 and the ToC

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:42 am

Pruitt wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:39 am
BSF21 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:36 am Also I'll put down 500/1 that our current champ is single and struggling mightily to mingle.
I noticed that his t-shirt under the big boy shirt had a frayed collar.

I'm not a huge male fashion advice guy, but ffs people, the crew neck under a button down is a bad look. Always has been always will be. Wear a v-neck, an a-shirt, or button that motherfucker up and put a tie on.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:45 am

Ryan wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:38 am To be fair, sports categories can be like that - sure you may pick up that Tom Landry = Cowboys even if you've never watched a game in your life but "offsetting penalties"? No way.

Even the very first one, where they even wrote in a secondary way to get at "option" was not a gimme, especially for a top row clue.

I answered "run pass option" aloud and am not sure they would have accepted that answer. I ran the rest of them though.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:48 am

Were you mumbling "fucking Marvin" after every response?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:49 am

BSF21 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:42 amI'm not a huge male fashion advice guy, but ffs people, the crew neck under a button down is a bad look. Always has been always will be. Wear a v-neck, an a-shirt, or button that motherfucker up and put a tie on.

Or just either/or? I'm a v-neck guy too, but a crew is fine if you have a tie on. That dude just looks bad.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:50 am

The shirt is too billowy. A slim fit would've been a lot neater.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:56 am

Sartorial frog dot com

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:57 am

govmentchedda wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:56 am Sartorial frog dot com

Thought we had it already.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:00 am

mister d wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:49 am
BSF21 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:42 amI'm not a huge male fashion advice guy, but ffs people, the crew neck under a button down is a bad look. Always has been always will be. Wear a v-neck, an a-shirt, or button that motherfucker up and put a tie on.
Or just either/or? I'm a v-neck guy too, but a crew is fine if you have a tie on. That dude just looks bad.

If you leave the top of the shirt open, there shouldn't be another shirt visible under there imo. If you're buttoning up for a tie, crew neck it all you want, you can't see it.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:08 am

In all seriousness, whatfuckingever to how the guy dresses

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 11:32 am

I friggin hate vnecks. My crew necks aren't shit like his are, though.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:51 pm

Pruitt wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:39 am
BSF21 wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:36 am Also I'll put down 500/1 that our current champ is single and struggling mightily to mingle.
I noticed that his t-shirt under the big boy shirt had a frayed collar.

The first comment in the Deadspin piece on this was a guy saying, "at least he gets laid a lot!"

We watched it real time last night, and my wife and daughter (who are both way smarter than me) both also whiffed on every single football question, so I am not going to judge the contestants too harshly.

But, without question, the best part of the segment was Alex's incredulous half-mocking of them for knowing nothing about football. I was waiting for the champ to give us an "Oh, Alex!", like somebody famously once did.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:29 pm

Bought the Jeopardy! wardrobe yesterday.

Taping is on the 21st - we fly to LA on Saturday (making a vacation of it).

I can not think of anything but the show. Woke up three times last night.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:34 pm

Don't be the stupid idiot who forgets half his (or her) outfits on the second day of taping because he (or she) doesn't get picked the first day and things get a little crazy the next morning and so he (or she) has to wear the same shirt twice

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:37 pm

Pruitt wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:29 pm Bought the Jeopardy! wardrobe yesterday.

Taping is on the 21st - we fly to LA on Saturday (making a vacation of it).

I can not think of anything but the show. Woke up three times last night.

Good luck, Pruitt. Hope you do great.

We watch Jeopardy most weeknights. The thing that always intrigues me is the psychology of how much to bet on the Final Jeopardy question, in a very tight game. Some players bet big, on the presumption they will answer correctly. But, we've all also seen the instances where the player won the game by betting low, because they all missed that final question. I have no suggestions or opinion. Just find it interesting to watch.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:48 pm

Sent you a little something for good luck. Should be there Wednesday. Postage to Canada in a reasonable amount of time is a motherfucker.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:46 pm

sancarlos wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:37 pm
Pruitt wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:29 pm Bought the Jeopardy! wardrobe yesterday.

Taping is on the 21st - we fly to LA on Saturday (making a vacation of it).

I can not think of anything but the show. Woke up three times last night.
Good luck, Pruitt. Hope you do great.

We watch Jeopardy most weeknights. The thing that always intrigues me is the psychology of how much to bet on the Final Jeopardy question, in a very tight game. Some players bet big, on the presumption they will answer correctly. But, we've all also seen the instances where the player won the game by betting low, because they all missed that final question. I have no suggestions or opinion. Just find it interesting to watch.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:46 pm

BSF21 wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:48 pm Sent you a little something for good luck. Should be there Wednesday. Postage to Canada in a reasonable amount of time is a motherfucker.

Awesome! A bottle of Highland Park is just what the doctor ordered.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:58 pm

sancarlos wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:37 pm
Pruitt wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:29 pm Bought the Jeopardy! wardrobe yesterday.

Taping is on the 21st - we fly to LA on Saturday (making a vacation of it).

I can not think of anything but the show. Woke up three times last night.
Good luck, Pruitt. Hope you do great.

We watch Jeopardy most weeknights. The thing that always intrigues me is the psychology of how much to bet on the Final Jeopardy question, in a very tight game. Some players bet big, on the presumption they will answer correctly. But, we've all also seen the instances where the player won the game by betting low, because they all missed that final question. I have no suggestions or opinion. Just find it interesting to watch.

Half of Jeopardy! is watching for the trivia, the other half is yelling at people for poor game theory and wagering. It happens an infuriating number of times per week.

P1: 12000
P2: 9000
P3: 1000

Say P1 hits the DD on the second to last clue, leaving a 2000 clue as the final clue. Then that dumb motherfucker wagers 4000. WHY??!?!
There are 2 acceptable wagers in that situation: 11,000 or anything below 1000. Such stupid, stupid geniuses. Frustrates me to no end. Don't be that guy Pruitt! Know your wagers going in!

Also, Alex Jacob would tell you "bet it all" is almost always the best bet. I don't know how far I'd take that, but fortune certainly favors the bold on most of the Jeopardy! I watch.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:15 pm

$10,001 to be exact if you're confident in the category, but I totally agree with the crappy wagers. I'm pleased to say I went for it all on my DD, albeit I missed it, and went all but $1 for FJ.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:54 pm

These old gems are still for sale on Zazzle:

https://www.zazzle.com/sportsfrog_t_shi ... 9789462236

https://www.zazzle.com/sportsfrog_com_f ... 3328009232

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:58 pm

Had the first one in lime. No clue where it ended up.

duff · Post by **duff** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:36 pm

Still have my gray with the red collar. Wear it when I travel in case I run into one of you.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:33 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:15 pm $10,001 to be exact if you're confident in the category, but I totally agree with the crappy wagers. I'm pleased to say I went for it all on my DD, albeit I missed it, and went all but $1 for FJ.

This egger's got an entire site dedicated to how to wager... http://thefinalwager.com/

And after running through dozens of scenarios, it comes down to a few rules: If you're in first, you have to bet at least $1 over 2 times the 2nd place guy.

If you are in 2nd - at least $1 over what the guy in first has before he bets (and more than double the 3rd place guy.

And obviously, if the category is "World Cup History" I bet like mad. If it's "Physics", I curse fate and bet the minimum.

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:55 pm

Best wishes and break a leg. Take comfort in the knowledge that any mistake or wrong answer will be remembered and remarked upon for years to come by your homies here.

And that woman a couple of weeks ago who repeatedly made wrong bets in final but won in spite of/because of them, don't let that spook you.

Pruitt, Ryan, who was the third swamper on Jeopardy?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:18 pm

howard wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:55 pm Best wishes and break a leg. Take comfort in the knowledge that any mistake or wrong answer will be remembered and remarked upon for years to come by your homies here.

And that woman a couple of weeks ago who repeatedly made wrong bets in final but won in spite of/because of them, don't let that spook you.

Pruitt, Ryan, who was the third swamper on Jeopardy?

Ljam

howard · Post by **howard** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:20 pm

How the hell did I forget that? This getting old stuff is for the birds, my brain used to work so much better.

Moreta · Post by **Moreta** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:25 pm

Break a leg or whatever Pruitt! We know you have the knowledge to do well, so I wish you luck in the categories and competition.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:37 pm

Moreta wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:25 pm Break a leg or whatever Pruitt! We know you have the knowledge to do well, so I wish you luck in the categories and competition.

Thanks!

So worried that I'll get a bunch of shit categories.

But I must say, I crushed it the last two nights (including Final Jeopardy!) so my confidence level is decent right now.

And that woman a couple of weeks ago who repeatedly made wrong bets in final but won in spite of/because of them, don't let that spook you.

Honestly - if I fuck up because of a miscalculated wager, I don;t even want to think about it.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:48 pm

You get basically unlimited time to figure out your FJ wager. You will stare at that scrap paper (index card) with that Sharpie in your hand for what seems like 45 minutes, making sure that your math is right.

Well I’m here to tell you that you’re on Jeopardy and it’s simple math so of course it’s right. Probably. Check it anyway though. Many times.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:03 pm

Ryan wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:48 pm You get basically unlimited time to figure out your FJ wager. You will stare at that scrap paper (index card) with that Sharpie in your hand for what seems like 45 minutes, making sure that your math is right.

Well I’m here to tell you that you’re on Jeopardy and it’s simple math so of course it’s right. Probably. Check it anyway though. Many times.

What he really needs, Turd, is your secret advice for buzzing in at just the right time. Do they open it up for you to buzz in as soon as Alex starts speaking, or do you have to wait?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:56 pm

sancarlos wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:03 pm
Ryan wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:48 pm You get basically unlimited time to figure out your FJ wager. You will stare at that scrap paper (index card) with that Sharpie in your hand for what seems like 45 minutes, making sure that your math is right.

Well I’m here to tell you that you’re on Jeopardy and it’s simple math so of course it’s right. Probably. Check it anyway though. Many times.
What he really needs, Turd, is your secret advice for buzzing in at just the right time. Do they open it up for you to buzz in as soon as Alex starts speaking, or do you have to wait?

The buzzing is a known - there's actually a guy in the studio who hits the buzzer release as soon as Alex is finished giving the clue, then lights flash on the board. Ken Jennings says that the key is to imagine that alex is saying another syllable and buzz to coincide with it. If you buzz too early, your buzzer is locked out for a half second.

That wagering thing is interesting though. So there's no excuse for people who mess up their bets?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:24 pm

Look what I got!

BSF sent this little lucky charm. He'll be shoved in my pants (pocket) on taping day. Thanks man!

And I was thinking about doing any sort of shout out that involved saying or writing the word "frog," and all I could think of was Pepe and the alt-right meat heads and having an issue with that.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:59 pm

govmentchedda wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:58 pm Had the first one in lime. No clue where it ended up.

Funny, I don't know where mine is either. Still have two of the gambling habit shirts though.

(I only wear them under button ups though.)

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:51 am

Hey he looks pretty good there! Never know when you buy online you know.

Kick some ass. Hopefully you'll win so many games you'll run out of stories and have to talk about us awkwardly for 15 seconds in 2-3 weeks.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:43 am

BSF21 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:51 am Hey he looks pretty good there! Never know when you buy online you know.

Kick some ass. Hopefully you'll win so many games you'll run out of stories and have to talk about us awkwardly for 15 seconds in 2-3 weeks.

We should all come up with an anecdote for when he runs out of his own.

"So this one time I was on a cabbage soup cleanse..."

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:04 am

A_B wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:43 am
BSF21 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:51 am Hey he looks pretty good there! Never know when you buy online you know.

Kick some ass. Hopefully you'll win so many games you'll run out of stories and have to talk about us awkwardly for 15 seconds in 2-3 weeks.
We should all come up with an anecdote for when he runs out of his own.

"So this one time I was on a cabbage soup cleanse..."

"So this guy had to take like 50 calls about this Camaro he knew nothing about..."

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:09 am

"I banged a girl from, I don't know, North Dakota maybe? over a kitchen sink"

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:49 am

BSF21 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:51 am Hey he looks pretty good there! Never know when you buy online you know.

Kick some ass. Hopefully you'll win so many games you'll run out of stories and have to talk about us awkwardly for 15 seconds in 2-3 weeks.

Thanks man!

I could always tell the story about the time I had to get tampons for Sarah McLachlan.

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:39 am

He's not back yet...we can only assume this means he is the next Ken Jennings.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:44 am

BSF21 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:39 am He's not back yet...we can only assume this means he is the next Ken Jennings.

Or it's tomorrow