# Who does this recent Jeopardy! contestant remind you of? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 12, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909 "2011-12-12T14:50:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/41 "2011-12-13T19:39:20Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > Yep, national. And once again I swear I’ve seen it on newsprint, but I don’t read newspapers. > > What color do you associate with the image? No specific color, but not B&W either. Something neutral. I see a semi-closeup with little in the background to distract. It’s like if you cropped the Glenn Sullivan video down to just his face and had him looking to the right and more-or-less at the camera. Sort of sideways glance. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/42 "2011-12-13T19:43:58Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > I associate him more with money. Zero down and no payments til January! I did the “\_\_\_\_\_ commercial characters” image searches at Yahoo! for each of these with nothing to report: pizza finance credit carpet bank espn fx What else can you think of tied to your “money” theme? I’m with you on the “no newspapers” thing so it must be TV. I’ve tried most of the channels I view with regularity. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/43 "2011-12-13T19:47:24Z")
The color I’m associating it with is green, as in maybe he was drawn with green ink. Maybe that’s what makes me think of money. This is frustrating! ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/44 "2011-12-13T19:50:28Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > The color I’m associating it with is green, as in maybe he was drawn with green ink. Maybe that’s what makes me think of money. > > This is frustrating! And addicting! I haven’t been able to focus on much else for days now. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Composer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@The\_Composer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Composer)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/45 "2011-12-13T19:52:13Z")
Is it the [FreeCreditReport.com](http://FreeCreditReport.com) guy or the “Can you hear me now…” Verizon guy? ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/46 "2011-12-13T19:52:18Z")
I’m overthinking it. I think that by thinking about it too much, I’m creating false memories. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/47 "2011-12-13T19:55:51Z")
> [@The\_Composer](#): > > Is it the [FreeCreditReport.com](http://FreeCreditReport.com) Can you link to an image? I can’t seem to find one. It’s definitely not the Verizon guy. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Composer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@The\_Composer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Composer)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/48 "2011-12-13T19:59:03Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > Can you link to an image? I can’t seem to find one. > > It’s definitely not the Verizon guy. [Try this](http://www.thehighdefinite.com/2009/01/5-commercial-characters-that-need-to-be-killed-off-in-2009/) ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/49 "2011-12-13T20:04:58Z")
> [@The\_Composer](#): > > [Try this](http://www.thehighdefinite.com/2009/01/5-commercial-characters-that-need-to-be-killed-off-in-2009/) Cool link and one to revisit for laughs. The “Jared from Subway” made me think of “He went to Jared” as another character who needs to be killed off! I saw nothing to kick in the image I’m “seeing.” What’s weirdest of all is that when we watched that episode of _Jeopardy!_ I immediately asked my wife if the guy reminded her of something or somebody. She had no idea of what I was seeing and we usually agree on at least 60% of those things. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/50 "2011-12-13T20:07:56Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > I’m overthinking it. I think that by thinking about it too much, I’m creating false memories. I know what you mean. I keep straining to try to get some audio, or words, or other features of the setting besides the guy’s face. Nothing but those eyes and eyebrows and that look of astonishment coupled with a sort of “gotcha” thing. What I fear now is that when I do find it, it’s going to be a major letdown! ---
**Author:** ![Alma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecd19e/32.png) [@Alma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alma)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/51 "2011-12-13T20:52:30Z")
[Huckleberry Hound?](http://assets.flavorwire.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Huckleberry1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/52 "2011-12-13T20:58:33Z")
Nope, the guy is human. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/53 "2011-12-13T21:03:41Z")
In the search for a website (or free app) that would assist in face recognition, I ran across this one: [http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/java/faces.html](http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/java/faces.html) Do any of you have software already loaded on your computer that might work from that picture in the OP to locate some matches? The downloads I’ve seen so far are prohibitive. ---
**Author:** ![Alma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecd19e/32.png) [@Alma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alma)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/54 "2011-12-13T21:08:37Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > Nope, the guy is human. Oh sorry, I didn’t realize cartoon characters were off the table. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/55 "2011-12-13T21:17:30Z")
> [@Alma](#): > > Oh sorry, I didn’t realize cartoon characters were off the table. The “cartoon” I’ve been “seeing” in my mind’s eye is a human being, so those that are more of animals and other non-human forms are almost certainly not going to be a match for the guy in the OP. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/56 "2011-12-13T21:17:45Z")
> [@Alma](#): > > Oh sorry, I didn’t realize cartoon characters were off the table. I’m pretty sure of that, anyway. And I think the image is far less cartoonish than that. No bright colors or thick lines. Bu that was a good guess! ---
**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:** [December 13, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/57 "2011-12-13T21:46:49Z")
> [@tdn](#): > > And I think the image is far less cartoonish than that. No bright colors or thick lines. Well, that probably kills my idea of [Ed](http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091015110210/ed/images/3/3c/How-to-draw-ed-from-ed-edd-n-eddy-tutorial-drawing.jpg) from _Ed, Edd, & Eddy_… ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2011, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/58 "2011-12-13T21:57:40Z")
Just to be sure we’re looking for the same face, this is the image to match: [http://www.jeopardy.com/beacontestant/winnerscircle/images/contestants/111811/Glenn\_Sullivan\_11\_18.jpg](http://www.jeopardy.com/beacontestant/winnerscircle/images/contestants/111811/Glenn_Sullivan_11_18.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/59 "2011-12-14T02:55:09Z")
I’ve never seen a picture of a young Rodney Dangerfield, but he looks like a young Rodney Dangerfield to me. Especially the way he looks like he’s sort of talking out of the side of his mouth. ---
**Author:** ![6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/6/e19adc/32.png) [@6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/6ImpossibleThingsB4Breakfast)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909/60 "2011-12-14T07:05:26Z")
Glenn Sullivan looks likes [Shaun Micallef](http://booktopiabooks.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/shaun-micallef_story.jpg?w=468) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-this-recent-jeopardy-contestant-remind-you-of/605909.md?page=4)