I just thought I would share a couple of links about Ken Jennings amazing run on Jeopardy. This man's trivia knowledge is incredible and he has puts my trivia knowledge to shame.
The cult of Ken Jennings (kottke.org)
How I defeated the seemingly unbeatable Ken Jennings
First we had Michael Jordan who was a cut above anyone else. Sure I could thow on my sneakers and have a playground game with some friends, but I had no illusions of being in the same league as MJ.
This year we had Lance Armstrong, once again, a cut above every one else. I used to have a paper route and rode a 10 speed faster and better than anyone on my block, but once again Lance can ride circles around me even in my heyday.
But at least I could hold onto the knowledge that my brain was filled with more useless trivia than most people. At least I could consider myself better than most people at trivia. However, Ken Jennings has smashed my misconceived notions to smithereens. I am not worthy...
Time to tune into some other show where I can imagine I'm better, stronger, more handsome, or smarter than the contestants. Maybe I'll watch Extreme Makeover instead...
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ken jennings is a shining example of what i would like to be. he is nice,courteous,well dressed ,
attractive and a really smart man. anyone who has a problem with him is either jealous or has a problem with anyone who is living his life better than them. right now i feel he should be a hero to millions. and the fact he is giving a good percentage of his winnings to his church and charity shows his true character
ken jennings is a shining example of what i would like to be. he is nice,courteous,well dressed ,
attractive and a really smart man. anyone who has a problem with him is either jealous or has a problem with anyone who is living his life better than them. right now i feel he should be a hero to millions. and the fact he is giving a good percentage of his winnings to his church and charity shows his true character
Ken Jennings has lost. I was at the taping today for his 75th game. He lost in final Jeopardy to a lady from Ventura, CA. He eventually won 2.5 M. Spread the news. He ended up with 74 wins.
My husband and I both think that Ken is a fine example of what any parent would like their son to be. I would like to know more information about his schooling and heritage.
Warning: spoilers. I received a tip about Ken Jennings this morning which I have pasted below in black-on-black text. If you don't want to spoil your enjoyment of Jeopardy for the next few days/weeks, don't read it. If you want to read it, just highlight the text in your browser. Those reading the site in newsreaders, you'll just have to close your eyes or something. So here's the scoop:
"I was at the taping today of Jeopardy. He lost during his 75th game and eventually won 74 games. He ended up with 2.5M. He got a standing ovation by the crowd. I asked the studio if this was supposed to be a secret but they said we could spread the news.
Ken stands for a good and decent man. He brings some ray of hope in a dark world.Good luck Ken
It was a great run Ken, good luck and best wishes for the future
i love you ken!!!, and if you're reading this, i just want to let you know that i am your biggest fan in the whole wide world. i wish you the best of luck for the future, and i wish the best of luck to your family
hehehehehehehehehehehehe Ken hehehehehehe
Now you are rich :D