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? Is it even possible to defeat the winningest contestants? Realistically, there has never been a time when I was able to answer all the questions in one episode. It […]
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? […]