Thursday, May 18, 2006

Proper Jeopardy! Etiquette

Here are my rules for the proper and considerate viewing Jeopardy! in a group environment. I think you will find these fair, just, and helpful in ensuring a pleasant viewing experience for all.

Object of the Game
To win as many awesome points as possible. Keeping score of awesome points is strictly prohibited. Don't ask me why, that's just the way it is.

Standard Language

viewer - a player watching at home

contestant - one of the 3 players on television


1. During the 2 standard rounds of play, which account for the majority of the game, viewers are encouraged to shout out their answers as quickly as possible. The person that shouts out the correct answer first wins an awesome point. "I was going to say that" does not count. Giving the correct answer after one of the contestants gets the wrong answer does count, and counts as 1/2 awesome points. "I was going to say that" wins no awesome points, but it does earn "props" from fellow viewers.


2. During any and all Daily Doubles, viewers should withhold their answer until the contestant has given his or her answer. Unlike standard play, viewers must allow the contestant time to consider their answer and respond before blurting it out themselves. This rule is null and void as soon as Alex Trebek prompts the contestant for an answer. At that moment, all players should respond as quickly as possible to win awesome points.


3. In Final Jeopardy, all viewers must hold their answer until 1 of 2 scenarios: a) the music has stopped and Alex Trebek begins to speak, or b) the viewers agree to share their answers before the music runs out. Remember, in both of these scenarios accuracy, not speed, is the primary concern. Viewers may give one answer only, though they are allowed to share their other considerations ("it's between x and x" ) if the other viewers allow it. This is a cardinal rule in Jeopardy! viewing. Any breaking of this rule is cause for immediate foot tickling and serious deduction of awesome points.


Following these simple rules will help us all enjoy Jeopardy! in a peaceful and friendly environment.

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