# 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:** 39
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/762 "2023-03-25T15:40:36Z")
Yes, the expression “less than” without an object is very much a thing, at least in the world of online victimhood. I was confused the first time I heard it, because of how ungrammatical it is. Somebody posted something like “this makes others feel less than” and I’m thinking, “less than _what_?” But I soon noticed its use more and more. Here are a few examples: > **[Made to feel “less than” - Nowlebanon](https://nowlebanon.com/made-to-feel-less-than/)** > > Femicide and violence against women in Lebanon surged against the background of changing gender roles in society during the economic crisis, Coronavirus lockdowns, and political paralysis that left room for more gun violence. Gender experts say that,... > **[What Is an Inferiority Complex? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment |...](https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/understanding-inferiority-complex/)** > > Chronic low self-esteem is also known as an inferiority complex. Learn more about the signs and symptoms, what causes it, and how to treat it. > **[Monroe Wellness | Self Esteem: The Better Than Less Than Paradox](https://www.monroewellness.com/post/self-esteem-the-better-than-less-than-paradox)** ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/763 "2023-03-25T16:15:48Z")
Before and actors. I hope they don’t do this again. “Quality and duality” may have been the very difficult clue, which I did not get. The final question was easy, a rotated V can only be three things, and exponents make little sense. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/764 "2023-03-25T16:29:15Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > “Quality and duality” may have been the very difficult clue, which I did not get. Yes! I thought that was a very tricky one. > [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > The final question was easy, Not, as @Arcite points out, if you’ve never heard the expression used without an object, as is apparently becoming more common now. I was a journalist, writer, and copy editor for 24 years, and have never come across that usage before now. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/765 "2023-03-25T16:35:46Z")
Fair enough. I got it right away, but the usage was odd enough I questioned if it was the answer although there were no real alternatives. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/766 "2023-03-25T16:50:39Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > The final question was easy, a rotated V can only be three things, and exponents make little sense. I didn’t read it literally. I thought “rotational velocity” and the only thing I could come up with was “what is spin?” I didn’t actually see that show, but read the clue in this thread. In the proper context, who knows if I’d have gotten it right. ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/767 "2023-03-25T21:59:09Z")
> [@Dr\_Paprika](#): > > “Quality and duality” may have been the very difficult clue, which I did not get. Yes, that was the one Ken commented on as being very difficult, and it triggers my vocab-Nazi tendencies: quality originally meant the degree or rank of something’s characteristics. A thing can be “high-quality” _or_ “low-quality.” It bothers me that, through use of the phrase “high-quality,” just plain “quality” has become a synonym for “excellence.” > [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > I didn’t actually see that show, but read the clue in this thread. In the proper context, who knows if I’d have gotten it right. It helps to know the category: Symbols. It seemed obvious the correct response would be the name of a symbol itself, not necessarily the concept a symbol represents. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/768 "2023-03-25T22:15:12Z")
If it was possible to give partial marks for the final question, the answer “inequality” was not actuallly wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/769 "2023-03-26T02:31:44Z")
My wife and I both had the FJ before Ken finished reading the question, and were also surprised only one contestant got it right. For the quality/duality clue, I guessed “gift” and “rift.” In my imagination, the judges would have accepted it and adjusted my score during the commercial break. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/770 "2023-03-26T14:35:26Z")
For those worried about spoilers: why in the world would you even click on this thread before you’ve seen the episode? That’s just asking for spoilers. ---
**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:** [March 26, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/771 "2023-03-26T16:11:22Z")
In general I agree…but… If someone on the east cost see the new game hours before us on the west coast, we might think the thread is still discussing yesterday’s game. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/772 "2023-03-26T16:15:41Z")
I believe the earliest the show airs anywhere in the United States is sometime in the morning, so _any_ posts might be discussing that day’s game. ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/773 "2023-03-26T17:05:58Z")
I can sympathize with wanting to participate in the general discussion without having tonight’s episode spoiled for you if you are on, e.g., the West Coast. But I think considering revealing categories to be spoilers is a bit much. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/774 "2023-03-26T17:14:21Z")
Sometimes I get two or more episodes behind. When that happens I just keep an eye on the date of each post. When I get to the date of a game I haven’t seen yet, I stop reading. It’s not that hard. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/775 "2023-03-27T02:19:45Z")
Here in Hawaii, the show appears at 4:30pm, which this time of year is 11:30pm EST. We’re lucky enough that this March Madness crap can mean they are able to show it earlier instead of preempting, and they’ve run it at 12 noon a couple times. I really only read the Board once a week now, just don’t have time for it, but I still think spoilers are a good idea. ---
**Author:** ![JohnGalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johngalt/32/184_2.png) [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/776 "2023-03-27T03:15:46Z")
I got the \< less than symbol easily, since it’s a common term in programming. I thought it was obvious, but it obviously wasn’t. I was surprised they didn’t allow _powwow_ as a rhyming phrase, when _hobnob_ was the answer. Maybe the previous champion will be back, but I doubt it. ---
**Author:** ![TreacherousCretin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treacherouscretin/32/476_2.png) [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/777 "2023-03-27T03:25:50Z")
If I remember correctly, because I can’t remember where I read it, Jeopardy airs at 11 or 11:30am Eastern Time in one of the Southern states. Don’t quote me. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/778 "2023-03-27T03:30:14Z")
I too thought the \< symbol was commonly understood. I thought that was an easy one. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/779 "2023-03-27T03:32:00Z")
Obviously I cannot vouch for the accuracy of each market, but I do know that this timeslot is correct for my local station. [http://jeopardy.mattcarberry.com/stations.html](http://jeopardy.mattcarberry.com/stations.html) ---
**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:** [March 29, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/780 "2023-03-29T14:02:49Z")
Another fascinating FJ betting situation in the March 28 show. With DJ coming down to its last two clues the scores were: Nicole - 9,600 Mara - 4,200 Lisa - 4,600 Lisa got the second last clue for 800, and time ran out leaving the last clue not used. This prevented Nicole from having a runaway. Going into FJ the scores were now: Nicole - 9,600 Mara - 4,200 Lisa - 5,400 Nicole’s dilemma was: if she covered Lisa’s double-up to 10,800 she would have to bet 1,201. But that bet would put Mara into a win situation when Mara doubles to 8,400. In other words, Nicole could bet: 1,200 - will tie Lisa (if both get the FJ clue correct). Mara can now tie (Nicole and Lisa do not get the FJ clue correct, but Mara does) 1,201 - will beat Lisa (both correct). Will lose to Mara (Nicole and Lisa not correct, Mara correct). ---
**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:** [March 29, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442/781 "2023-03-29T14:10:00Z")
A couple of tidbits from [The Jeopardy Fan](https://thejeopardyfan.com/2023/03/final-jeopardy-3-28-2023.html): _Jeopardy!_ turns 59 years old on Thursday Buzzy Cohen will be hosting a new podcast about the show’s history, titled _[This Is Jeopardy!](https://www.jeopardy.com/listen/this_is_jeopardy)_ ; the first episode will be released on April 26. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442.md?page=38) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-2022-23/971442.md?page=40)