# Jeopardy discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** reality-or-game-show\ **Created:** [January 4, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207 "2022-01-04T18:16:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 48
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/941 "2022-06-19T03:27:44Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > Sadie got rooked. She clearly wrote the correct answer, but somewhat messily. The host often says that spelling doesn’t count, but apparently penmanship does. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/942 "2022-06-19T03:33:14Z")
If the two nonwinners end in a tie, how do they determine who gets $2000 and who $1000? Or do they just give them both $2000? ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/943 "2022-06-19T04:09:19Z")
Then there was the contestant who misjudged the age of the leaning tower of Pisa. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/944 "2022-06-19T04:18:30Z")
> [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > If the two nonwinners end in a tie, how do they determine who gets $2000 and who $1000? Or do they just give them both $2000? I believe whoever was leading prior to Final Jeopardy gets second place. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/945 "2022-06-19T11:28:32Z")
> [@Arcite](#): > > God, Mayim is so annoying. What exactly is so funny about someone finding a Daily Double? I was rolling on the floor laughing. mmm ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/946 "2022-06-19T13:00:39Z")
> [@Dewey\_Finn](#): > > > [@Siam\_Sam](#): > > > > If the two nonwinners end in a tie, how do they determine who gets $2000 and who $1000? Or do they just give them both $2000? > > I believe whoever was leading prior to Final Jeopardy gets second place I can’t provide evidence, but to the best of my recollection, the player closer to the host wins ties. (Why? I don’t know. Third base.) ---
**Author:** ![MrAtoz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/947 "2022-06-19T13:40:11Z")
> [@jaycat](#): > > So, it’s assumed that her answer was “Harriet Tubma” ??? What bullshit. No, it’s assumed that she did not finish writing her response within the 30 second time limit. Which is the rule, and always has been. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/948 "2022-06-19T14:47:40Z")
> [@MrAtoz](#): > > No, it’s assumed that she did not finish writing her response within the 30 second time limit. Which is the rule, and always has been. Exactly right. Now, had she written ‘Who is Tubman?’, she would have finished in time and her answer would have been accepted as correct. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/949 "2022-06-19T15:06:50Z")
I believe it was the timing of the daily double, wasn’t it back to back? ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/950 "2022-06-19T15:14:56Z")
No, the comment was about the fact that Mayim sort of giggles every time she says, “It’s a Daily Double,” as though she’s surprised, or thinks it’s funny. It’s a mannerism that many find annoying. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/951 "2022-06-19T15:17:18Z")
I guess this is a reasonable explanation, although it seems a shame that Sadie lost because of it. Another example of why you should never give more information than the minimum required to be ruled correct. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/952 "2022-06-19T15:19:33Z")
I don’t even understand why the audience claps. Uncovering the clue isn’t an accomplishment, but answering correctly is. ---
**Author:** ![Zakalwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zakalwe/32/270_2.png) [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/953 "2022-06-19T15:20:26Z")
I know in many (most?) cases, an ambiguous answer will get a “be more specific” during J/DJ. I would assume that can’t be the case during FJ, so what happens if you answer “Roosevelt” to a question about Presidents? ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/954 "2022-06-19T15:20:28Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > I don’t even understand why the audience claps. Because the “Applause” light goes on. ---
**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:** [June 19, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/955 "2022-06-19T15:27:03Z")
You’re right, you can’t provide additional info in FJ, so “Roosevelt” would probably be ruled incorrect, but “Tubman” obviously wouldn’t. ---
**Author:** ![MrAtoz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/956 "2022-06-19T16:08:58Z")
> [@jsc1953](#): > > Because the “Applause” light goes on. Exactly; at least in the days when they had a studio audience (I don’t know if they’ve resumed that yet; the applause may be recorded these days). Not only is there an “Applause” sign that lights up, but there is a hype guy in the audience waving his arms around encouraging everyone to clap. Same thing happens when a contestant gets the Daily Double right, or runs a category. It’s a game show, and they do all the things that game shows do to make things seem more exciting. ---
**Author:** ![Arcite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/957 "2022-06-19T16:44:06Z")
What @commasense said. She does it every time. ---
**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:** [June 20, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/958 "2022-06-20T22:01:04Z")
never mind. ---
**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:** [June 20, 2022, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/959 "2022-06-20T22:32:02Z")
I thought for sure when they came back from break, they were going to correct Megan for her “chomping” at the bit, rather than champing. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207/960 "2022-06-21T00:02:57Z")
The two losing contestants tonight (6/20) both had $200 after Final Jeopardy. So how do the producers decide who finished in second place ($2000) and who came in third ($1000)? Is it whoever had the most going into FJ? Also, Megan pulls out some very lucky wins! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207.md?page=47) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-discussion/957207.md?page=49)