Is this some science fiction time loop? If softball was first PLAYED in 1996, then explain how can I have memories of playing on my team softball in my school yard in 1965 to 1969??
One of the few truly interesting shows of its type. Informative with good presentation and without the hype, screaming, and silliness of many others. Trebec had a strong influence on its format. I hope it continues for many more years.
There were and are softball questions on Jeopardy. They also occasionally “shilled” for Stations/TV Shows/etc., but not often, and it was easy to forgive them, because, well, Alex… ☺
Baseballs are thrown overhand; softballs are thrown underhand. The top women softball pitchers can throw that bigger ball faster than the top male baseball pitchers can throw the little hard one.
I’ve noticed that when Jeopardy categories cover things I know, the questions sound easy… but if it’s something outside my areas of interest, I’m amazed that anyone knows the answer.
Doug K over 3 years ago
“Sorry Frank, you didn’t put your response in the form of a question.”
dcdete. over 3 years ago
Is this some science fiction time loop? If softball was first PLAYED in 1996, then explain how can I have memories of playing on my team softball in my school yard in 1965 to 1969??
P51Strega over 3 years ago
Jeopardy likes to cover all the bases.
Chris over 3 years ago
sounds painful unless you meant something else. balls hurt with enough speed add to it.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
One of the few truly interesting shows of its type. Informative with good presentation and without the hype, screaming, and silliness of many others. Trebec had a strong influence on its format. I hope it continues for many more years.
uniquename over 3 years ago
It’s the first round of Jeopardy. The hardball questions come later.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
Even screwballs watch Jeopardy.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
There were and are softball questions on Jeopardy. They also occasionally “shilled” for Stations/TV Shows/etc., but not often, and it was easy to forgive them, because, well, Alex… ☺
Pickled Pete over 3 years ago
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
Baseballs are thrown overhand; softballs are thrown underhand. The top women softball pitchers can throw that bigger ball faster than the top male baseball pitchers can throw the little hard one.
chromosome Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’ve noticed that when Jeopardy categories cover things I know, the questions sound easy… but if it’s something outside my areas of interest, I’m amazed that anyone knows the answer.
The Orange Mailman over 3 years ago
What is tiddlywinks?
Nobody_Important over 3 years ago
I always enjoy the Stupid Answers category. They can get very creative with the clues!