Jeopardy! has become popular due to its unorthodox format. Contestants don’t receive questions; they receive clues. Their answers must come in the form of a question. Category names contain hints about the correct answer. There are many peculiar rules that Jeopardy! contestants need to follow. In this article, we will look at all the official […]
Here’s What Is Wrong with the Contestant on Jeopardy! Tonight
An episode of Jeopardy! is only about 20 minutes long. That’s enough time to form an opinion about each contestant. You will not believe the things people say about Jeopardy! contestants online! Or, maybe you’re a part of the Twitter army that commented on successful contestants like Matt Amodio and Jake DeArruda. Either way, viewers […]
Jeopardy! History: Here’s the Reason Why Jeopardy! Contestants Always Look to the Left
We’ve learned so much about the behind-the-scenes of Jeopardy! over the years. We know all about the troubles of choosing a new host after the passing of Alex Trebek. We researched our odds of ever getting on that Jeopardy! stage as contestants. We found out why every answer has to start with “What is?” to […]
Jeopardy! History: Why Do Contestants on Jeopardy! Say “What Is”?
Occasional viewers of Jeopardy!, let alone die-hard fans of the show, have certainly noticed one peculiarity about the structure of the questions. The questions and answers are… switched. At the very least, it sounds like the answers are actually the questions, and the questions come off as being answers. Have you ever thought about why […]
The Real Reason Jeopardy! Contestants Know So Much
After years and years of watching Jeopardy! on TV, you must be wondering, are these people really that smart? Could it be rigged? Is Jeopardy! scripted? Do they edit it to make folks look smarter? Is it even possible to defeat the winningest contestants? Realistically, there has never been a time when I was able […]
Here’s How to Get on Jeopardy!
Here’s the deal: You’ve been watching America’s Favorite Quiz Show™ for literally decades, and are sure that you could play better than half the contestants on any given week’s shows, but you’ve never bothered to actually pursue the fame! Glory! Money! that awaits a Jeopardy! contestant. You may be aware that you apply online somehow? […]