Idiotic Jeopardy wagers (no spoilers before 6 EST) - Page 341

Massive overbet from our defending champ Gavin. In a close 2nd with a distant 3rd and he near shoves. No reason to allow 3rd to pass you. 3601-3799 perfect.

Deborah may be able to string together a couple of Ws.

Gavin Borchert: 18200+17500=35700
Deborah Elliott: 21800+15000=36800
Graydon Mears: 7200+7000=14200

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07-19-2017 , 05:37 AM

#8502

Rmbxr9

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I know it was like the 3rd question of the day and it was for $400 but, c'mon Jeopardy.

Something like "This bird is distinct as being the only one to this to eggs not using body heat, but solar energy"

Guy answers - What is keeping them warm
They give it to him, Incubation or hatching.

I mean, I mean...
This NY Yankee hit the most homeruns in franchise history.
What is a baseball player. Sure, close enough

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07-19-2017 , 06:59 AM

#8503

danspartan

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Was rooting for Darcy. I wrote a term paper on molecular clock evolution theory in my one and only anthropology class (30+ years ago, yikes).

Knew that Deborah was not going big on the final DD, would have been interesting to see Alex Jacobs in that spot.

And yes, Trebek, ridiculously easy FJ Tuesday.

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07-19-2017 , 08:18 AM

#8504

housenuts

1st Quartiled the 500

Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 49,729

It was something like
14,400
10,400
3,200

Easiest FJ ever. First bet 5k. 2nd bet 8,001.

Wish 2nd shoved and took it from lol Deb

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07-19-2017 , 03:59 PM

#8505

danspartan

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Ugh. Wasn't paying attention that Deborah didn't cover bet. Gross.

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07-20-2017 , 04:02 AM

#8506

Double Down

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She again didn't cover tonight. Last night I was scratching my head for 5 min trying to figure out why she wagered what she wagered but after tonight I think it's clear she's just a moron (at wagering, obv good at teh Triviaz). Another bs question from last night's (Tue's) episode, was where the answer was about some kind of substance being malleable, bendable, able to change form, etc. I got it, but considering that any of those answers would have been acceptable but there wasn't one exact answer they were looking for, I could see why the contestants might not have felt comfortable ringing in.

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07-20-2017 , 08:17 AM

#8507

PartyGirlUK

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How do you leave blank a question asking you to a name a European city?

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07-20-2017 , 08:37 AM

#8508

danspartan

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How do you watch her underbet one game and not shove the next (from 2nd).

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07-20-2017 , 08:57 AM

#8509

housenuts

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Just 2 more wins and she'll be able to display her betting prowess at ToC

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07-20-2017 , 09:38 AM

#8510

danspartan

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She seemed to come out aggressive and savvy on Monday. Nothing but a big wagering turd since.

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07-21-2017 , 04:09 AM

#8511

Gaddy

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Glad she won't be making the ToC.

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07-22-2017 , 05:37 AM

#8512

Rmbxr9

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I thought the Hail to the Chief Final was one of the easiest in recent months.
2/3 missed it...

I mean, that's really the only possible guess

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07-22-2017 , 02:33 PM

#8513

housenuts

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Originally Posted by Rmbxr9

I thought the Hail to the Chief Final was one of the easiest in recent months.
2/3 missed it...

I mean, that's really the only possible guess

Who knows us govt songs??? Definitely wasn't easy.

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07-22-2017 , 10:47 PM

#8514

Thalum

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Originally Posted by Rmbxr9

I thought the Hail to the Chief Final was one of the easiest in recent months.
2/3 missed it...

I mean, that's really the only possible guess

Sick final Jeopardy Category for George (My brother-in-law) who is Canadian though. Bad luck, he should have had the game but had to draw "Americana" for final Jeopardy lol....

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07-23-2017 , 03:30 PM

#8515

Jeremy517

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rmbxr9

I thought the Hail to the Chief Final was one of the easiest in recent months.

Little Rock was waaaaaay easier in my opinion.

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07-23-2017 , 10:57 PM

#8516

ntnBO

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Originally Posted by Rmbxr9

I thought the Hail to the Chief Final was one of the easiest in recent months.
2/3 missed it...

I mean, that's really the only possible guess

For the average person, maybe that's true, who knows? For trivia players it was the most difficult by far. On jboard, the other four FJ's this week were answered correctly by at least 86% of respondents. Hail to the Chief checked in at 57%.

I mean, name a city where a disaster took place in 1666? If you don't know that you'll get beat by grade school Jeopardy contestants.

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07-27-2017 , 03:41 AM

#8517

Gaddy

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Annoyed that going to have to see this guy again in the ToC. He bet small on a first-row DD!

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07-27-2017 , 07:33 PM

#8518

00cooler00

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Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,810

7800
10000
10400

Woman who has 7800 gets last clue of double jeopardy. It's the second DD. Bet 2000.

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07-27-2017 , 08:54 PM

#8519

ntanygd760

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Holy hell I missed tonight's

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07-27-2017 , 09:05 PM

#8520

danspartan

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And then she completely bet more than she needed to on a triple stumper. But hey, she got 2nd.

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07-27-2017 , 09:27 PM

#8521

RMT29

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Originally Posted by danspartan

And then she completely bet more than she needed to on a triple stumper. But hey, she got 2nd.

She won the game.

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07-27-2017 , 11:18 PM

#8522

housenuts

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Wow Shadi was so atrocious and the epitome of the reason for this thread. Somehow still gets there after back to back fails

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07-28-2017 , 12:38 AM

#8523

Gaddy

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Sucks to see her rewarded for the poor DD wager. When the DD hit, I looked at the scores and told my girlfriend what I thought she should wager, but that what she would bet is 2k. When she did, my girlfriend said you always know what women will wager, and I responded that's because I know how women's stupid minds work. She gave me a teasing slap to the face.