# Jeopardy! 2022-23 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** reality-or-game-show\ **Created:** [September 12, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442 "2022-09-12T14:46:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 32
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/622 "2023-02-22T03:39:20Z")
Mayim is objectively worse at hosting, and I think the fact that we’ve got people openly admitting they’re just forcing themselves to like her for affirmative action reasons supports that point. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/623 "2023-02-22T05:10:24Z")
Interesting point I admit. But I have no answer… ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/624 "2023-02-22T13:30:55Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > Mayim is objectively worse at hosting, And dressing herself. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/625 "2023-02-22T13:38:08Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > Mayim is objectively worse at hosting, and I think the fact that we’ve got people openly admitting they’re just forcing themselves to like her for affirmative action reasons supports that point. If you’re talking about me, that’s not what I said. I like her hosting skills, though I must admit Ken has improved since his start. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/626 "2023-02-22T14:28:09Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > Mayim is objectively worse at hosting Yes, I also think Ken is a better host. I don’t think Mayim is terrible. > [@Arcite](#): > > the fact that we’ve got people openly admitting they’re just forcing themselves to like her for affirmative action reasons I’m not looking back through the thread to find these people. Perhaps you can list a couple of examples to back up this claim? ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/627 "2023-02-22T16:11:03Z")
> [@Jaycat.again](#): > > And dressing herself. I don’t care what she wears. Honestly, I don’t even notice what she wears. Ken wears a suit every day, so that’s easy. I think she’s not as good as Mr. Jennings. But she’s not bad enough to ruin the show for me. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/628 "2023-02-22T16:28:24Z")
The only complaint I have with Mayim is it still seems she’s waiting for someone to tell her the answer is correct. There’s a noticeable lag. Picking on her clothes is petty. So, does that me we can start picking on the contestants’ fashion choices, then? Because I could say a lot. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![K364](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k364/32/5_2.png) [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/629 "2023-02-22T17:07:42Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > The only complaint I have with Mayim is it still seems she’s waiting for someone to tell her the answer is correct. There’s a noticeable lag. Yeah, why is that? It’s annoying AF. Also, in the interviews, she will mostly just end them with “That’s fantastic!” whereas Ken will actually listen to what they’re saying and have a meaningful (and entertaining) follow-up conversation. ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/630 "2023-02-22T17:15:06Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Picking on her clothes is petty. So, does that me we can start picking on the contestants’ fashion choices, then? Because I could say a lot. 🙂 Let 'er rip, tater chip. These people are entertainers. It’s just as appropriate to comment on their appearance as we might at a movie or concert. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/631 "2023-02-22T18:49:50Z")
Do y’all remember when she was on What Not to Wear? That was pre-Amy Farrah Fowler. There’s no doubt Mayim is an odd-looking duck, but I think her grooming is fine. > **[Mayim Bialik Learns What Not to Wear](https://people.com/parents/mayim-bialik-learns-what-not-to-wear/)** > > Mayim Bialik Learns What Not to Wear ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/632 "2023-02-22T19:02:45Z")
> [@K364](#): > > …Also, in the interviews, she will mostly just end them with “That’s fantastic!” whereas Ken will actually listen to what they’re saying and have a meaningful (and entertaining) follow-up conversation. The mini-interviews is where Jennings shines the most over all other hosts, although I’ll concede that is but a small part of hosting. Alex: “Good for you!” mmm ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/633 "2023-02-22T19:35:12Z")
> [@Jaycat.again](#): > > These people are entertainers. The contestants are entertainers? ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/634 "2023-02-22T21:17:29Z")
> [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > The contestants are entertainers? We watch the show for entertainment. So, yes, I think so. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/635 "2023-02-22T22:32:38Z")
That’s not how I have _ever_ heard the term “entertainer” used before and it seems really bizarre to call contestants on Jeopardy “entertainers.” ---
**Author:** ![K364](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k364/32/5_2.png) [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/636 "2023-02-23T04:12:21Z")
Mayim was channeling her inner Edith Prickley tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Maven](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steven_maven/32/3272_2.png) [@Steven\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Maven)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/637 "2023-02-23T23:56:34Z")
> [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > > [@Jaycat.again](#): > > > > These people are entertainers. > > The contestants are entertainers? I interpreted Jaycat’s comment as referring to the HOSTS. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Maven](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steven_maven/32/3272_2.png) [@Steven\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Maven)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/638 "2023-02-24T00:00:24Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > The only complaint I have with Mayim is it still seems she’s waiting for someone to tell her the answer is correct. There’s a noticeable lag. I think she is waiting for the Judges to rule because she is new to hosting and doesn’t want to make a mistake either way. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/639 "2023-02-24T04:12:07Z")
> [@Steven\_Maven](#): > > > [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > > > > [@Jaycat.again](#): > > > > > > These people are entertainers. > > > > The contestants are entertainers? > > I interpreted Jaycat’s comment as referring to the HOSTS. She was replying to a comment that specifically was talking about the contestants. ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/640 "2023-02-24T04:13:46Z")
> [@Steven\_Maven](#): > > > [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > > > The only complaint I have with Mayim is it still seems she’s waiting for someone to tell her the answer is correct. There’s a noticeable lag. > > I think she is waiting for the Judges to rule because she is new to hosting and doesn’t want to make a mistake either way. I’m sure that is why, but there is no lag when Ken is hosting and I don’t remember noticing it happening with any of the guests hosts last year either. Just Mayim. ---
**Author:** ![Steven\_Maven](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steven_maven/32/3272_2.png) [@Steven\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steven_Maven)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/641 "2023-02-24T05:29:38Z")
> [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > > [@Steven\_Maven](#): > > > > > [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > > > > > > [@Jaycat.again](#): > > > > > > > > These people are entertainers. > > > > > > The contestants are entertainers? > > > > I interpreted Jaycat’s comment as referring to the HOSTS. > > She was replying to a comment that specifically was talking about the contestants. I stand corrected. I re-read the post & now get it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ This is the most deeply nested conversation I can recall on the SDMB. I’m not bragging. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442.md?page=31) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442.md?page=33)