# The Jeopardy thread \[was James Holzhauer\]\[contains spoilers\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** reality-or-game-show\ **Created:** [April 17, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696 "2019-04-17T21:53:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 152
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3025 "2021-10-11T22:07:39Z")
[Moderating] Let’s please save spoilers until after an episode airs for the whole country. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Bredin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@John\_Bredin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Bredin)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3026 "2021-10-11T22:16:41Z")
Sorry, I thought I could comment on the show in a thread with [contains spoilers] in the title. I just checked, and the last time the issue of spoilers was discussed was about post 513 out of over 3000. ---
**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:** [October 11, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3027 "2021-10-11T22:17:11Z")
[This](http://jeopardy.mattcarberry.com/j-airing.html) site lists all the various times that a Jeopardy episode is aired in markets across the country. When James was in the midst of his run, the Dope decided when was a good time to start the discussion about the day’s episode. But I don’t remember the time that was agreed on. ---
**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3028 "2021-10-11T22:19:18Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > But I don’t remember the time that was agreed on. Probably after my bedtime 🙂 I also thought it was ok for “spoilers”. If I’m concerned about any particular day’s result, I don’t look at this thread until the next day. It’s pretty simple. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3029 "2021-10-11T22:22:14Z")
A quick check show time varies between 1 and 10 PM Eastern (4:30 central here = 5:30 Eastern) Brian ---
**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:** [October 11, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3030 "2021-10-11T22:24:58Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > OK, if we take 7:00-7:30 as the latest airing time, and assume that there’s a significant number of Pacific Zone stations that air it at that time, then 10:30 Eastern should be a safe time to assume that most have seen it. This was post #392 in this thread. 10:30 Eastern is rather late for us old farts, although that’s just 9:30 Central time, where I live. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3031 "2021-10-11T22:29:34Z")
To be honest, this is the kind of spoiler I don’t mind! ---
**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:** [October 11, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3033 "2021-10-11T22:33:40Z")
I may watch tonight, and I haven’t watched for years. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3034 "2021-10-11T22:42:01Z")
I just finished watching it on YouTube. Holy crap! 😮 It was like Matt wasn’t even trying, and the other two contestants were really good. Plus, he blew what I thought was a super easy FJ! Lord, how the mighty have fallen. Maybe he just thought it was time to give someone else a chance. ---
**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:** [October 11, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3035 "2021-10-11T23:05:21Z")
He finally lost. What is Matt Amodio? ---
**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:** [October 11, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3036 "2021-10-11T23:28:03Z")
> [@John\_Bredin](#): > > I just checked, and the last time the issue of spoilers was discussed was about post 513 out of over 3000. Post #2546, two months ago. > [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Could you be a little more careful with spoilers, please. Some of us don’t see _Jeopardy!_ until the evening, especially folks on the west coast. ---
**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:** [October 11, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3037 "2021-10-11T23:33:46Z")
I haven’t watched jeopardy since 2016. I do like mayim as the host. That was interesting, it seems the two challengers kept him off his stride. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3038 "2021-10-11T23:44:11Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > I just finished watching it on YouTube. Holy crap! 😮 > > It was like Matt wasn’t even trying, and the other two contestants were really good. Plus, he blew what I thought was a super easy FJ! > > Lord, how the mighty have fallen. Maybe he just thought it was time to give someone else a chance. I thought he looked genuinely distressed and disappointed as the game progressed. I don’t think he threw the game. But I suppose this will be debated for some time to come. Anyway, good for him for making so much money and gaining fame that he can always make use of, should he be so inclined. For myself: I’m ready to see some less one-sided games. Today’s winner seemed quite able (as did the third player, for that matter). He may last a while. ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3039 "2021-10-11T23:59:18Z")
Wow, what a dupa! ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3040 "2021-10-12T00:03:52Z")
And now the guy who stopped Matt’s epic run will probably lose huge tomorrow night. Oh well. ---
**Author:** ![mjmartin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@mjmartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjmartin)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3041 "2021-10-12T00:04:19Z")
I cant imagine he would throw the game, but his FJ answer was off for anyone playing the game, not to mention someone of his abilities. Poland was just a terrible answer. It only meets one of the 4 pieces of information in the clue. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3042 "2021-10-12T00:09:17Z")
And how the hell did Matt miss “Venom?” Even I knew that 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:** [October 12, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3043 "2021-10-12T00:19:04Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > What is Matt Amodio? Actually, it’s What’s…Amodio? ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3044 "2021-10-12T00:23:48Z")
… And “taste” is not a organ. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2021, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696/3045 "2021-10-12T00:32:55Z")
> [@mjmartin](#): > > Poland was just a terrible answer. It only meets one of the 4 pieces of information in the clue. I wonder if Matt has ever seen _ **The Third Man** _? That might have pointed him in the right direction. Is it no longer common knowledge that George Washington started out as a surveyor? I was taught this by the time I was in third grade. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696.md?page=151) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jeopardy-thread-was-james-holzhauer-contains-spoilers/832696.md?page=153)