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LisaM

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9. I think he changed the game and not for the better.

Mon Nov 23, 2020, 06:35 PM

Nov 2020

After his winning streak, people starting rooting for winning streaks and cash pile-ups, rather than just enjoying the game on a night-by-night basis. I understand that they changed the rules so that you could win more than five times - and that part I was fine with - but he ushered in an era of category hopping and Daily Double shopping that I think detract from the game for those of us who like to play along at home. I know other people differ. I had friends who would tune in every night because they enjoyed watching Arthur Chu or James Holzhauer, but I stopped watching during both their streaks.

I was hoping it would be Ted Allen from Chopped, who has a neutral personal i really like, and also some game show bona fides, which Ken Jennings does not have.

Austen the Bartender - he's too much about mugging for the camera. At least Ken Jennings won't do that.

I'm very disappointed, though.

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Not surprising underpants Nov 2020 #1

At least it's interim. LisaM Nov 2020 #2

I'd enjoy having it be Austin Rogers. Rorey Nov 2020 #4

oh gawd no. He was good but so irritatingly obnoxious. I know...to each his own. CurtEastPoint Nov 2020 #23

LOL, I suppose he was *a lot*.nt Rorey Nov 2020 #33

as the young'uns say, he was 'extra.' CurtEastPoint Nov 2020 #37

I think they'll definitely go through the motions tandem5 Nov 2020 #6

I like this idea Rorey Nov 2020 #3

Same Here ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #5

I think he changed the game and not for the better. LisaM Nov 2020 #9

I actually kind of liked the strategy of hopping around the board Rorey Nov 2020 #13

That's Where We Part Ways ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #21

Yes we are. LisaM Nov 2020 #34

+1000. I've heard many people say this. radius777 Nov 2020 #43

Alex Trebek wasn't actually all that knowledgable. Aristus Nov 2020 #11

I Knew That ProfessorGAC Nov 2020 #14

You were a contestant???? Rorey Nov 2020 #18

Yeah. Aristus Nov 2020 #19

Still impressive. Rorey Nov 2020 #27

he was one of the cutest Jeopardy contestants in history CatWoman Nov 2020 #31

Aww... Aristus Nov 2020 #40

As an aside there's an internet meme making the rounds flotsam Nov 2020 #38

ahem... *who is* ken jennings? .... no really. who is ken jennings. i don't know. unblock Nov 2020 #7

He won the most games in a row a number of years back. LisaM Nov 2020 #12

yeah, i know, just a joke. unblock Nov 2020 #25

LOL didn't see.your emoji at first. LisaM Nov 2020 #35

Too funny! Rorey Nov 2020 #15

I love this guy Happyhippychick Nov 2020 #8

Will Ferrell really should be one of the interim hosts. klook Nov 2020 #10

Great idea! NT Rorey Nov 2020 #16

That would be amazing. LOL darmok167 Nov 2020 #20

Agreed. One of the funniest SNL skits of the last 20 years... Volaris Nov 2020 #44

I'm OK with Ken malaise Nov 2020 #17

A long way into his winning streak... flotsam Nov 2020 #39

LOL malaise Nov 2020 #42

I'm Team Lavar Burton. nolabear Nov 2020 #22

Yes, as a permanent replacement, I like Burton. nt Progressive Jones Nov 2020 #24

As am I CatWoman Nov 2020 #28

if we're going the st:tng route, why not brent spiner lol? unblock Nov 2020 #29

His dedication to education and Reading Rainbow got me. nolabear Nov 2020 #32

I would like someone younger. joshcryer Nov 2020 #36

Ken's bdamomma Nov 2020 #26

Brad Rutter nt sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #30

Good choice! 👍 nt Raine Nov 2020 #41