# I'm on the Dutch "Jeopardy" next week! Wish me luck! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 23, 2005, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034 "2005-09-23T12:49:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/1 "2005-09-23T12:49:02Z")
Dutch television has a few factoid-quiz-shows, like the USA show Jeopardy, but “Per seconde wijzer” is the oldest of them all. And thats the show I’m on. For fun, I took a test in september 2004 to see if I qualified as an 'quiz-candidate. I passed the test, yay! Then, lots and lots of Dutch silence (filled with drizzly rainy days, mostly) :). And then, last week, I got a letter inviting me as a reserve to the studio for next Tuesday, and if that didn’t come through, to be taped Oct 7’th. Oh og, I’m nervous. I enrolled for “science” because I know nothing about music, sports, cars or politics, and science was the only area in which I felt I could avoid those topics. But science is not my best field, and I’m sure I will only make it to round one. Also, I haven’t watched the show in months and I’m sure I will make some strategic errors. The good thing is, I can hide my big butt behind the quiz-table, and make my face all purty with make-up. 😃 There are no big prizes to win; candidates who make it to the championsround, roudn 4, take home maybe 8000 dollars with them, and candidates in rounds 2 & 3 maybe 1200 bucks. But it’s an honor thing, and I’m going to do my best. Wish me luck! ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/2 "2005-09-23T12:53:47Z")
goed geluk ---
**Author:** ![Future\_Londonite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9dc877/32.png) [@Future\_Londonite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Future_Londonite)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/3 "2005-09-23T13:13:37Z")
I’d say that “Per seconde wijzer” is way more difficult than Jeopardy…Is “Twee voor Twaalf” still on TV? I will be moving back to Europe in November - most likely Amsterdam. Can’t wait for some decent tv programs ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/4 "2005-09-23T13:18:09Z")
I think Twee voor Twaalf is still on, yeah. 🙂 Congrats, Mosa Trajectum! That’s one TOUGH show you’re gonna be on. Let us know when it airs! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/5 "2005-09-23T13:20:55Z")
Veel geluk! I a pretty sure I’d never make it into a Jeopardy style quiz show, much less do well on one. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2005, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/6 "2005-09-23T14:36:12Z")
Don’t forget to post and let those of us who don’t get the program (and who wouldn’t understand it if we did) know how you did. Good luck!!! ---
**Author:** ![Arwin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/51bf81/32.png) [@Arwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arwin)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/7 "2005-09-27T20:47:00Z")
😃 > [@Coldfire](#): > > I think Twee voor Twaalf is still on, yeah. 🙂 > > Congrats, Mosa Trajectum! That’s one TOUGH show you’re gonna be on. Let us know when it airs! 🙂 It airs exactly two weeks from now. And then another show a week later, but we’ll have to get back to you on whether or not you’re allowed to watch that episode. But the one, two weeks from now, you can watch, most definitely. 😃 Well done **Maastricht**. You makes me proudest to bee ur dumby petit amor … mumble mumble. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![gum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bbe5ce/32.png) [@gum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gum)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/8 "2005-09-27T21:37:55Z")
Wow! Well done and good luck **Maastricht**. ‘Per Seconde Wijzer’ ain’t easy. I’m so glad it isn’t LINGO. 😉 Is -what’s his name, the one with the thick spectacles - still presenting it? So, it on TV on October 11? If I can’t watch, I’ll tape it. Break a leg and veel mazzel! ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2005, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/9 "2005-09-27T22:01:38Z")
Kees Driehuis? I think he still hosts it, yeah. OK, October 11 - I’ll make sure to watch! ---
**Author:** ![capybara](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/capybara/32/202_2.png) [@capybara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capybara)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/10 "2005-09-28T00:38:37Z")
As the old Dutch phrase goes in Flanders, “Bon chance!” Kick ass. If you win, send everyone in this thread a package of stroopwafels. ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/11 "2005-09-28T01:35:34Z")
> [@EuroMDguy](#): > > I’d say that “Per seconde wijzer” is way more difficult than Jeopardy That’s because they have to take the quiz in Dutch. Good Luck **Maastrict!!!** ---
**Author:** ![5\_time\_champ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/278dde/32.png) [@5\_time\_champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5_time_champ)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/12 "2005-09-28T02:17:42Z")
Good luck, **Maastricht** , we’re all counting on you. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/13 "2005-09-28T13:01:27Z")
Yep! As **Arwin** said, my quiz will air October 11’th, 20.20 Nederland 3. Thanks love! It was quite the experience. There were six of us candidates, waiting all day in the canteen for our 15 minutes in the studio. On the quiz, I did quite well, but the questions were really suited to my interests. When I enlisted, I said plants, animals and psychology were my forte; and plants, animals and psychology I got. 🙂 So yay, I can come back for round two! But who knows; if they start asking me about physics and math in round two, I’ll start going “eh…” BIG time. Kees Driehuis was very charming. And guess what: he wears a pair of comfy old jeans where the camera can’t see him. On his upper body, it’s all chic Armani suits. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/14 "2005-09-28T13:05:38Z")
And thanks everyone for your well wishes. **Capybara** , I’ll send you a packet of the best stroopwafels our Consumer-magazine has tested, if I make it to round three. And **Zebra** , you’re cracking me up. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/15 "2005-09-28T13:05:40Z")
YAY! I wish they shot game shows where I lived. I know I could win some money. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/16 "2005-09-28T13:18:48Z")
I’m sure you could, **Shirley**. On Per Seconde Wijzer, after round two, I could win theoretically 1000 euro’s/dollars. If I stop after round 2, I get half that amount, and I pay 25% taxes, so I end up with less then 400 dollars. But after a succesful round three, I could end up with 1000-1200 dollars. With me on the show was a guy who made it to the champions round, round 4 _and he won_. After taxes, he gets 7000 dollars. :eek: But a candidate winning that much hardly ever happens; most candidates in PSW are in it to gain a reputation. 🙂 There are quiz for the big money in the Netherlands, though. Like “Weekend-millionaires”. I’m dumb; I didn’t enroll for one of those. Oh, I’m old; I still remember the time when TV-quiz candidates won clocks and gourmet-sets and, if they were lucky, a _refrigerator_. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/17 "2005-09-28T14:15:20Z")
That is so cool! Best of luck to you on the next round. ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2005, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/18 "2005-09-28T15:28:32Z")
Missed installment one of this breaking news but am seemingly in time to wish you luck in the next round. I’m quite impressed. I remember this quiz being quite tough! Succes ermee! ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2005, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/19 "2005-10-01T00:47:10Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > Oh, I’m old; I still remember the time when TV-quiz candidates won clocks and gourmet-sets and, if they were lucky, a _refrigerator_. Or if you fucked it all up, you got the _troostprijs_! Something useful like a trailer load of potaties, tractored on to the stage instantly of course. 😃 Round Two, eh? Man, I struggle to answer half the questions on that show. If I enlist, can I then choose topics like “Formula One Trivia”, “Canadian prog-rcok Trios from Toronto” and “Belgian dark beers 1990-current”? Or is there a fixed preset? Anyways, good luck in round two, and I’m looking forward to seeing you in round one. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2005, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034/20 "2005-10-11T10:07:04Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > Yep! As **Arwin** said, my quiz will air October 11’th, 20.20 Nederland 3. Oh, bollocks. I’m going to a concert tonight, but I’ll ask the lovely **Heloise** to program the VCR. Don’t want to miss this. 😃 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-on-the-dutch-jeopardy-next-week-wish-me-luck/323034.md?page=2)