I haven’t posted here in several years, but I lurk occasionally, and back around February I happened across the annual “It’s Jeopardy Online Test Time!” thread. I decided to sign up on a whim… and to make a long story short, I passed the online test, got called for an audition, got called to be on the show, and taped three episodes last week. I’d been in the contestant pool once before, back in 2004, but was never called, so it was a nice surprise to get the call this time around. I had a great time in LA meeting all the other contestants and the staff. Even if I hadn’t won anything, it still would’ve been a trip well worth making.
So, I just wanted to say thank you to all the random people that posted in that thread and inspired me to say, “Oh, what the hell,” and take the plunge - I couldn’t have done it without you!