It’s not just waiting until Alex has spoken the answer, you have to wait until a line of lights flanking the monitors (unseen by the television audience) comes on before you can ring in. The ring-in is electronically controlled, and you are locked out if you jump the buzzer before the lights come on. I was on Jeopardy! in the late 90s so I know these esoteric details.
That’s been the rule since the syndie version of “Jeopardy!” premiered over 30 years ago. Art Fleming, the original host of the original NBC run of the show, thought it was the worst rule change in the new show; he didn’t see why a contestant who could read faster than the host should be penalized for it. I tend to agree with the late Mr. Fleming.
K M I recall this was during the quiz show scandals. It was feared that if anyone ran a category before completion, it would be thought another scripting.
Leroy almost 9 years ago
“I’ll take Omnipotent Potables for 1000 Alex.”
Ubintold almost 9 years ago
God he’s quick.
nosirrom almost 9 years ago
So God is just a see all – know it all.
whiteheron almost 9 years ago
And He knows where all the daily doubles are as well.
J Short almost 9 years ago
God, realizing he could make some dough and finally buy that Costa Rica condo, enters various contests with monetary rewards.
J Short almost 9 years ago
He eventually was thrown out of Las Vegas.
robbie_meriales almost 9 years ago
Gary Larson already did that. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/19984792070048715/
Perkycat almost 9 years ago
Wally and Sue can’t even pray to God for help.
rnmontgomery52 almost 9 years ago
Gary Larson did this exact one several years ago – just sayin
msprecious67 almost 9 years ago
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed that. It’s amazing how many people watch that show and have no idea of the simple rules.
katzenbooks45 almost 9 years ago
It’s not just waiting until Alex has spoken the answer, you have to wait until a line of lights flanking the monitors (unseen by the television audience) comes on before you can ring in. The ring-in is electronically controlled, and you are locked out if you jump the buzzer before the lights come on. I was on Jeopardy! in the late 90s so I know these esoteric details.
ron912 almost 9 years ago
God needs glasses?
K M almost 9 years ago
That’s been the rule since the syndie version of “Jeopardy!” premiered over 30 years ago. Art Fleming, the original host of the original NBC run of the show, thought it was the worst rule change in the new show; he didn’t see why a contestant who could read faster than the host should be penalized for it. I tend to agree with the late Mr. Fleming.
hippogriff almost 9 years ago
K M I recall this was during the quiz show scandals. It was feared that if anyone ran a category before completion, it would be thought another scripting.
ttom2 Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I bet he is not arrogant as that Matt character on the tournament of Champions.
The Jeep Guy Premium Member almost 9 years ago
It’s Jepordy! The contestants ask the question. He should have told God to wait until he READS the ANSWER.
The Jeep Guy Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Oops – Jeopardy!