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Thread #71854   Message #1232417
Posted By: Don Firth
23-Jul-04 - 04:30 PM
Thread Name: BS: Boycott Jeopardy!
Subject: RE: BS: Boycott Jeopardy!
I have to admit that I enjoy Jeopardy. It takes a pretty wide range of knowledge and a fair quickness of wit (not to mention a fast thumb on the button) to survive more than a few shows, and Ken Jennings seems to have that in spades. A nice, personable young man, and when not piling up the winnings, he seems a bit awed and overwhelmed by how much he's won so far. Far be it from me to cavil at someone's good fortune, especially when it isn't just fortuitous. He wins it by being knowledgeable and quick on the button. I'm a) curious to see how long he can (or wants to) string it out; and b) who it's going to take to unseat him. Gotta be a real Giant Killer!

Although it isn't saying a helluva lot, Jeopardy is probably the most intelligent game show on American television, and although Alex Trebek doesn't try to imitate Jim Carrey (thank God!) like some game show hosts do, he seems to have just the right combination of dignity and whimsy for this show.

Pop open a beer or fix yourself a cuppa, kick back, and try to shout the answers at the TV screen before Ken Jennings beats you to it.

Don Firth