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Ken Jennings Gets a New Challenge

Posted by samzenpus on from the ken-tv dept.

insomniakxz writes "Producers of Jeopardy announced Tuesday a "Super Tournament," which will pit Jennings in a final match against two survivors of a competition between nearly 150 past five-time winners with a prize of $2 million. Host Alex Trebek called the tournament the "quest for Ken.""

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  1. Re:Ken is smart by Rightcoast · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I was on Jeopardy when they came through Miami about 8 years ago or so. I lost bad. This sounds so stupid but, I am considered by everyone I know to be the "smartest" person they know. Even with trivia and general knowledge, as much as computers. It is hard to think that quickly, under so much stress. Not to mention the other two people are the smartest person thier friends know. What Ken Jennings did was amazing.
    What are the odds they put on the best there is and ever will be, right after the end of the 5 day format? (any stat hounds wanna take a stab?)
    I truly doubt that the others stand a chance against him. I know I wouldn't, and I made the show.

    I should have studied foods that start with the letter Q.