So could mhr,if the subjects were *,**,*** or one I saw him post the other day #.

Sorry to see Leach go. He looked like he could have had a long run.

It's Blogger Week on Jeopardy!

It's just passe' enough for them -- they should totally ride that wave.

Good show, though Final Jeopardy definitely favored the knuckleheads.

Now I'm curious. What was the final Jeopardy (not the second part).

Final Jeopardy category: Baseball Terms

Hall of Famer Willie Stargell described this as a butterfly with hiccups.

I coulda been a contender.

yeah, yeah, we know the routine: you coulda had class, you coulda been somebody, instead of a bum. Don't be so hard on yourself, Marlon Brando did pretty well.

Ya know, you can try out, Kevin. They do have tryouts periodically in L.A. You're the type that would probably do quite well on the test. (Keep an eye out for the online qualifying test, which seems to be a necessary pre-condition these days.) I qualified recently for another 18-month "let's see if they call me for the show this time" waiting period. It's still tough to get that final call.

Been there, done that :).

And how, Leszek!

That's cute, Hoyt Wilhelm.
Knuckleheads indeed.

On the other hand, no amount of winnings in the world could compensate for living in Irvine.

On the other hand, no amount of winnings in the world could compensate for living in Irvine.

Posted by: fyreflye on April 30, 2008 at 12:59 AM

Aw, c'mon. It's the home of the Anteaters!

Randy G.: Actually, I did try out a couple of years ago. But I never got a callback and never took the test again.

Besides, I'd most likely get my ass kicked. Those folks who make it onto the show are all really good, and I'd probably freeze up like George Bush at a press conference anyway. Not a pretty prospect.

Kevin.... Just the same, if you see the online test being offered, take it. I got called for the in-person test and interview almost 2 years after having taken the online test... just long enough for me to have pretty much forgotten about it. A previous time I met a fellow who had actually qualified for the show 11 separate times without ever being called--now that's self-punishment. But to go for it 2 or 3 times? That's easy. That you present yourself here for potential punishment 24/7 is far more difficult.

And also realize that the 3rd place contestant going into Final Jeopardy would win way more often if only they understood strategic betting... such as on Monday's show. So even if you're outclassed during the first 23 minutes, it's still quite possible to win.

Maybe we could lobby for a Jeopardy: Battle of the Bloggers. Of course you'd probably get your ass kicked there too :)

I coulda been a contender.

Well, as I say to those who question my Gold medals from the "State Games of America" simply because I choose a rather obscure set of events(Shot, Discus, Javelin):

Come on down! I'll take on any Minnesotan age 50-54.

Go for it Kevin, you can do it.

Those idiots knew nothing about the great composers, though. How ridiculous that Americans don't even know about Aaron Copland.

How ridiculous that Americans don't even know about Aaron Copland.

You got that right. IIRC "Copland" was an awesome Jazz Musical.

Idiots indeed.

(tips nose upward, sniffs)

From the website:
"Sony Pictures Television’s hugely popular quiz show, Jeopardy!"

Answer: Sony Pictures Television's
Question: What's quite a mouthful?

"butterfly with hiccups"

I had to google the answer - I guessed a "slider", but that was wrong.

Wow flubber, I figured the two clues in my original post were a dead giveaways.

Uh, yeah guys, knucklehead??? Tom tried out once and got on right away--so i guess you couldn't be a contender.