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opusthepenguin wrote:
Linear Gnome wrote:
ComingUpMilhouse wrote:Yeah, I'm pretty sure it'll be February. My episode is supposed to air February 27, and I'm pretty sure Alex opened the show with a comment like, "Wasn't that an exciting Tournament of Champions?" It's possible I'm misremembering and he was talking about another tournament, but I think it's ToC.
I think Feb. 13-26 is a good bet based on this.
Assuming that's correct, there's Valentine's Day (second day quarterfinal) and Presidents Day (4th day quarterfinal) trivia to bone up on. Anything else?
Black history month and the Academy Awards are Sunday the 24th. The nominees would be announced shortly before taping? The writers could throw in a very recent clue on the Super Bowl teams that will be determined on Jan. 20th? Something about presidential inaugurations would be timely.
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Swift'sSecondCourse wrote:I'll be seeing you there, Dr. J!
Looking forward to it! Are you bringing your tiara, or is that just me?
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you guys are making me excited, but also jealous.
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jpahk wrote:you guys are making me excited, but also jealous.
You had your chance, Joon. :)
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dhkendall wrote:
jpahk wrote:you guys are making me excited, but also jealous.
You had your chance, Joon. :)
Yeah. Leave the jealousy to us. It's all we have.
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jpahk wrote:you guys are making me excited, but also jealous.
Maybe a contestant will invite you to be in the audience. Then the rest of us will be jealous.
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Dr. J wrote:
Swift'sSecondCourse wrote:I'll be seeing you there, Dr. J!
Looking forward to it! Are you bringing your tiara, or is that just me?
I'll probably be leaving my tiara at home. I imagine you can pull it off better than I could anyway.
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Swift'sSecondCourse wrote:
Dr. J wrote:
Swift'sSecondCourse wrote:I'll be seeing you there, Dr. J!
Looking forward to it! Are you bringing your tiara, or is that just me?
I'll probably be leaving my tiara at home. I imagine you can pull it off better than I could anyway.
I don't know what y'all are talking about, but frankly, it sounds like tiara time for everyone. I'm excited to meet people!
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emtwo wrote:
Swift'sSecondCourse wrote:
Dr. J wrote:Looking forward to it! Are you bringing your tiara, or is that just me?
I'll probably be leaving my tiara at home. I imagine you can pull it off better than I could anyway.
I don't know what y'all are talking about, but frankly, it sounds like tiara time for everyone. I'm excited to meet people!
I don't know either, but I'm hoping it's this.
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I was a little disappointed when I didn't get a tiara after my wins, so I had to get one for myself. Can't be a Jeopardy Queen without a tiara, I figure! ;)
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Where is the like button for tiaras? (My nickname in high school was JeopardyQueen, and my cafe's logo is a crown)- I really, really, really hope they let you wear one for the ToC- long may you reign! :D
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sarahbree wrote:Where is the like button for tiaras? (My nickname in high school was JeopardyQueen, and my cafe's logo is a crown)- I really, really, really hope they let you wear one for the ToC- long may you reign! :D
I asked Maggie if I should bring my tiara, and she said, "I think you absolutely must." And one mustn't disappoint Maggie! :lol: (If only there were an emoticon with a tiara.)
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I gave a tiara as one of many prizes for my March Think Different game. It has only been 9 months, so I certainly assume that gamawire still wears it everywhere she goes.
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I know that it's still early to do it since at least 1-2 of these people will probably be bumped from the field, but right now for gold, silver, bronze I'd say:
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Gold: Jason Keller, Dave Leach, Dan McShane, Patrick Morrison, Keith Whitener

Silver: Francis Lansanagan, David Menchaca, David Gard, Stephanie Jass, Jason Shore

Bronze: Patrick Quinn, Colby Burnett, Monica Thieu, Joel Pool, Paul Nelson
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Considering my interest in tiaras, Dave Leach has suggested that we make this year's TOC a black-tie affair -- who's with us? I need to know if I should pack my gown...
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Dr. J wrote:Considering my interest in tiaras, Dave Leach has suggested that we make this year's TOC a black-tie affair -- who's with us? I need to know if I should pack my gown...
Does your gown go with a black tie? :mrgreen:

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Of course! But it's Colonel Sanders-style.
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Dr. J. speaks the truth. What can I say? I own a tuxedo and don't get half as many opportunities to wear it as I'd like. 8-)
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Dr. J wrote:Considering my interest in tiaras, Dave Leach has suggested that we make this year's TOC a black-tie affair -- who's with us? I need to know if I should pack my gown...
I'm down. However, the fact that it will air before six in some places and after six in others will raise questions of whether the gentlemen should be wearing morning coats or dinner jackets.
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Recently, I've seen a string of a few champions, specifically Alistair and Kris, who, I thought, had potential for the Tournament but yet both are out.
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