Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
OK, challengers, you've seen how much he's gotten, you've watched at least one of his games. Your best chance is to go DD hunting and get those away from him. He didn't hunt much today, but you know he's going big, so try to keep them away from him.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Felt bad for Amy that she had to go up aginst a superchamp cause with a better draw I think she could have won a few games.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I was afraid for a bit she'd be his Zerg and end him. Oh me of little faith!PanthersFan1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:37 pm Felt bad for Amy that he had to go up aginst a superchamp cause with a better draw I think she could won a few games.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
That "WHOA!" from the audience when they revealed Austin's wager was definitely me freaking out.MTGcollegestudent wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:44 pmI think this should now be added as part of the Jeopardy! record books...for most money earned on a FJ! wager. It's crazy. I'm not sure what zerobandwidth's reaction is like when he sees this.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Meta-trivia: Andy remarked on Twitter that Ryan's miss on "Pillars of the Earth" was deflating. It's worse than that. They originally ruled him correct, which gave him control of the board. The next clue he chose was the DD. Only after the DD was revealed did the judges halt play for further review, and then they had to come back and have Alex give the explanation of why it was incorrect. But, since Ryan had gained control with that incorrect response, they not only had to take away the credit for the response, they also had to move the Daily Double, which was of course found in its new location by Austin instead. When that happened I was really feeling bad for Ryan and it was clearly the beginning of a downward spiral for his morale. He came back a bit but it was not enough, especially with Amy at the middle lectern, who could easily have been a multi-day champion in her own right, had she not been stuck playing The Amazing Mr Rogers.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Oh, man, a big blow for him.zerobandwidth wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:48 pm Meta-trivia: Andy remarked on Twitter that Ryan's miss on "Pillars of the Earth" was deflating. It's worse than that. They originally ruled him correct, which gave him control of the board. The next clue he chose was the DD. Only after the DD was revealed did the judges halt play for further review, and then they had to come back and have Alex give the explanation of why it was incorrect. But, since Ryan had gained control with that incorrect response, they not only had to take away the credit for the response, they also had to move the Daily Double, which was of course found in its new location by Austin instead. When that happened I was really feeling bad for Ryan and it was clearly the beginning of a downward spiral for his morale. He came back a bit but it was not enough, especially with Amy at the middle lectern, who could easily have been a multi-day champion in her own right, had she not been stuck playing The Amazing Mr Rogers.
And yes, definitely a WHOA moment with that wager!
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I confidently said "rostrum;" maybe I'd get credit. Was the picture specific enough to lecterns?dhkendall wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:24 pm
I got a chuckle from IS THAT A THING $1600: Yes, it’s this 7-letter item seen in a church or an auditorium
The clue brought back memories of previous discussions of podium vs. lectern or my solution after tiring of the back-and-forth by using the term “podiern.”
I was probably part of that debate, I have a reputation in my Toastmasters club for being a stickler on the terms “lectern” and “podium” (a podium is something you stand on, hence the root related to “podiatrist”) and I’m famous for that peeve there. Although perhaps mentioning it again has opened up the debate anew.
FJ - went right to Churchill, but it nagged at me because of the "beautiful," and I blurted out Mandela pretty close to the end. I don't think I'd have had time to cross it out and write Mandela, but I'll count it for my personal tally.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
BAD WAGER ALERT
should have been capped at $32,800
should have been capped at $32,800
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Anyone who can have an $18600 Coryat against Austin is definitely champion-grade. She had a decent lead well into DJ!.PanthersFan1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:37 pm Felt bad for Amy that he had to go up aginst a superchamp cause with a better draw I think she could have won a few games.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Check my link. That’s definitely not a rostrum.Anachronism wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:15 pmI confidently said "rostrum;" maybe I'd get credit. Was the picture specific enough to lecterns?dhkendall wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 7:24 pm
I got a chuckle from IS THAT A THING $1600: Yes, it’s this 7-letter item seen in a church or an auditorium
The clue brought back memories of previous discussions of podium vs. lectern or my solution after tiring of the back-and-forth by using the term “podiern.”
I was probably part of that debate, I have a reputation in my Toastmasters club for being a stickler on the terms “lectern” and “podium” (a podium is something you stand on, hence the root related to “podiatrist”) and I’m famous for that peeve there. Although perhaps mentioning it again has opened up the debate anew.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Did they really accept Eros as the winged son of Venus and Vulcan? Roman dieties, so only the Roman name of Cupid should be correct.
Mons Olympus is not the highest mountain of Mars, but Olympus Mons is.
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Mons Olympus is not the highest mountain of Mars, but Olympus Mons is.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
This wasn't one of those categories or clues that specified you had to give either the Greek or Roman name (Cf. the clue asking for the Greek counterpart to Venus as the goddess of love), so either is good.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Add another de Gaulle here.
And yeah, Austin probably should have been negged for Mons Olympus.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
yup I agree there.zerobandwidth wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:28 pmAnyone who can have an $18600 Coryat against Austin is definitely champion-grade. She had a decent lead well into DJ!.PanthersFan1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:37 pm Felt bad for Amy that he had to go up aginst a superchamp cause with a better draw I think she could have won a few games.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
As an amateur astronomer, I was surprised that Galileo said Mars had phases like the Moon. I've never seen much of a phase on Mars, and earthsky seems to agree. http://earthsky.org/sky-archive/smalles ... ptember-13 notes 85 percent full as the smallest Martian phase. It made me think the clue belonged in the Venus column, which shows all phases, like the moon, which was seen by Galileo.
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Austin has won more money in the last two games than eight of our ToCers did in their entire runs (including the four tourney winners). How about that!?
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I think it makes sense. Amy essentially has to bet it all to beat him. If she's right and he's wrong, he loses regardless. So why not bet all but $1 to win big?MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 4:27 pmAmy thinks she can't win unless she bets big. With Ryan out Amy thinks there is no penalty for betting it all. Austin thinks the clue will be a double get or a double miss and expects Amy to bet it all. Or Austin really really likes 20th CENTURY WORLD LEADERS? Or Austin wants to go big or go home? When was the last time Roger Craig checked in here? At this point he should be sitting up.
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I am confused about the category "Psychic Jeopardy!". The clues didn't seem to have any connection to each other or psychics. Pray enlighten me!
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Current U.S. coin (the smallest across)TheTabbyWhisperer wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:23 pm I am confused about the category "Psychic Jeopardy!". The clues didn't seem to have any connection to each other or psychics. Pray enlighten me!
AKC recognized breed (the only one that begins with a "y")
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Wife of Henry VIII (died from childbirth in 1537)
British drummer (in the Beatles before Ringo)
The first part of each clue has more than one potential response and you would have to be a psychic to get it right. The part in parentheses narrows it down to one specific option.
I think the format could make a fun game show if done right. Each of three players could ring in on the first part with no penalty for a wrong guess. Sometimes a player would get lucky and get it on the first try for points. After three misses then additional hints are given. I like the mixture of 50:50 to 1 in 32 to however many AKC breeds exist.
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Name a 21st century U.S. President
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Re: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I thought he explicitly went out of his way to hunt today, going straight for the $1600s then the $1200s in DJ!
I couldn't attack FJ! the right way at all. I was thinking dictatorish/revolutionary, Castro, Mao, etc. Mandela would've been waaaaay down on the list.
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