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 […]
Here’s Why Jeopardy is NOT Rigged
If you’ve been on any Jeopardy!-related forums online in the past year, you know there’s been plenty of discourse regarding whether or not the show has been rigged. Many fans have called the validity of some of the champions into question, namely those whose winning streaks have lasted for weeks or even months. These viewers […]
Are Jeopardy! Questions Really Getting Easier?
If you’ve watched Jeopardy! for a long time (we’re talking decades), then you may have noticed that contestants seem to answer fewer questions incorrectly than they used to. The three players at the podiums aren’t often stumped these days, and usually one is able to conjure up an answer to nearly every question. Extremely long […]
Here’s Why Jeopardy! Is Kind of Boring Now
Have you watched Jeopardy! in recent seasons and thought to yourself, “Wow, this show really isn’t what it used to be”? If so, you’re not alone. Plenty of longtime Jeopardy! viewers have expressed their disappointment online through longwinded comments on Facebook, Reddit, and trivia forum websites. Many people believe that the quality of the show […]
The Six Worst Jeopardy! Games Ever
We all watch Jeopardy! to witness the impressive speed and academic prowess of each individual contestant. But what about when their knowledge fails them, or their mind goes blank at the podium? When that happens, sometimes the audience is in for a dud of an episode. It’s not often that Jeopardy! has a particularly difficult […]
How Contestants Actually Prepare for Jeopardy!
Have you ever wondered how Jeopardy! contestants get ready to appear on the show? Chances are you aren’t quite sure how they prepare to compete against fellow academics and nerds alike for the chance to garner renown and win ample cash. Jeopardy! is debatably the most famous quiz show in the history of television, and […]