I used to be a daily watcher, until Alex passed and the shenanigans with the rotating guest hosts.
However, I have noticed over the years that they use predictive programming in their clues. Several years back, they did an almost monthy category devoted to Cern, often sending the "Clue Crew" to the site. I was curious at the time, but didn't think much about why this deserved so much attention.
Last week, or the week previously, the answer to Final Jeopardy was the Three Gorges Dam. I thought that was an incredibly easy Final Jeopardy answer and believe it had a purpose.
I've noticed, in retrospect, predictive programming used a lot on the show. Has anyone else noticed this?
Very interesting! Thanks! I am (or was) a big fan, but not a super fan, like you seen to be. The Holzhauer situation makes perfect sense in your explanation.The opinion of mamy that Matt was cheating, I never entertained. I do believe the producers knew he was a ringer( aced the test and practice games) so they kept him in their back pocket until they needed him to pull up their garbage ratings. I understand what you are saying about the easy Final Jeopardy questions, some are easier than $200 questions, plus the way they are worded gives context, making them even easier. My initial point was that the Three Gorges answer was so simple for Final and in light of the talk of potential flooding in the recent past, as well as Q saying 'watch the water" was very intriguing. The monthy (or so it seemed) Cern categories were as well. Recently there was also a clue about a musician that died that very day. Don't know the details, because I haven't been watching. This had happened several times in the past, and considering they tape months on advance, these are supposed coincidences? Nice chat, fren. Even though I can not stand Bialik, I will hold my nose to look out for more oddities.