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dcnovice -> Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 8:01:01 PM)

Friends ---

I went for a Jeopardy! audition yesterday, and I think it went well. Of course, it's still a one-in-six (or more) chance that they'll actually invite me to play.

Just in case, though, I figured I should bone up on my two weak points: sports and popular culture. Problem is, I'm not quite sure how. I've gathered the rest of my collection of trivial facts magpie style, plucking here and there over the years. I'm not sure how quite how to do it systematically.

So . . . any advice for techniques or resources for getting up to speed on sports and popular culture?

Thanks,

DC



Aileen68 -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 8:03:01 PM)

Oh great for you!



dcnovice -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 8:04:35 PM)

Thanks! It was a lot of fun and a nice diversion from work. Of course, I'm a bit daunted by the prospect of humiliating myself (in a nonkinky way) on national television.



domiguy -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 8:16:33 PM)

A friend of mine was on the show "The Weakest Link" when it was on at night....It was hysterical.....Christ I don't know where one would to begin brushing up on pop culture?...It might kill your brain but maybe read a few "People" mags...Sports way too much of a volume of material....Just hope for the best that this subject mater won't come up...Baseball Encyclopedia...Football Encyclopedia...And then know what teams are located in what cities..Would be one way to start.



dcnovice -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 8:28:53 PM)

Great ideas, Domi! Thanks.



FirmhandKY -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 10:12:00 PM)

dc,

Best of luck.

But no really good advice, especially for "sports" and "popular culture".  Those are two areas where I have my greatest weaknesses.  I don't care about sports, and feel that "popular culture" is so ... well ... vacuous and vapid. And paying too much attention to it will leave your mind the same way.

FirmKY

edited: Long story.  Don't ask.



SDFemDom4cuck -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 11:44:04 PM)

Whoot for you! Yeah DC!

For pop culture try the trivial pursuit type of games. For sports try any current sports almanac. I have some trivia sites I will have to dig up for you and of course you can download Jeopardy and play it in your spare time. Try their interactive games as well as the Playstation game. Some of the area bars have an interactive trivia night or game to play as well. Try going to that and just answering the questions. Best of luck and you better let me know when you're on!

I'll put in my request for a loan now, that's how confident I am. Hey I have tuition to pay off ya know!

I'll try to find the trivia sites and get them to you on the other side!



Zensee -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/10/2007 11:44:26 PM)

Get a contemporary edition of Trivial Pursuit and read all the Cards.

SORRY!

I meant - what is, Get a contemporary edition of Trivial Pursuit and read all the Cards?


Z.



Vendaval -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 12:07:28 AM)

Good for you, dc!  Letme see here....
 
Sports...guys run around with big balls on the field and tackle each other
in public displays of repressed homoerotic urges!  [sm=idea.gif] (check)
 
Pop culture...starts in the 1950 goes through the present...
"People" magazine as mentioned and E! Online...e-mail one of the
guys on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and ask for him to train you.
 
(And I used to know all of their names on the American Edition 
  but am too exhausted between school and allergies to remember
  right now!)

Remember the big American Pop Culture Icons -
 
John Wayne
Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elvis
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones
Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison
Liz Taylor + numerous husbands
Andy Warhol, Liza Minnelli, Studio 54, David Bowie
Saturday Night Fever, The Bee Gees, Donna Summer
- Disco party era
 
Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath - 70s Rock
 
Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, The Artist Formerly Known As "Prince" - '80 Rock, US
 
 British New Wave - '80s Rock, UK
 
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden - Seattle grunge
 
Red Hot Chili Peppers, James Addiction, Guns 'n' Roses - LA bands
 
U2, Bjork
Rage Against The Machine
Chemical Brothers
Black Eyed Peas
 
Just a few names off the top of my head at the moment...[8|]
 
Best wishes and when you when you win, throw a great party! 
 

Vendaval
 
 

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seeksfemslave -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 1:23:36 AM)

If you can answer the following question I am sure you will do well...

How many wheels does a tricycle have ?
...(0) (3) (33)



dcnovice -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 4:57:13 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave

If you can answer the following question I am sure you will do well...

How many wheels does a tricycle have ?
...(0) (3) (33)


What is three? [:)]



Griswold -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 5:15:24 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: dcnovice

Friends ---

I went for a Jeopardy! audition yesterday, and I think it went well. Of course, it's still a one-in-six (or more) chance that they'll actually invite me to play.

Just in case, though, I figured I should bone up on my two weak points: sports and popular culture. Problem is, I'm not quite sure how. I've gathered the rest of my collection of trivial facts magpie style, plucking here and there over the years. I'm not sure how quite how to do it systematically.

So . . . any advice for techniques or resources for getting up to speed on sports and popular culture?

Thanks,

DC


Let me help you out here...

Sports:  One side always has a higher point count than the other.

(The ones with the higher point count....they're the winners).

Popular Culture;  The answer is Brittainy Spears.

(Glad I could assist).



minnetar -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 6:05:33 PM)

Congrats and i wish you the best!!  i would try and study the subjects you are weakest on.

minnetar



dcnovice -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 7:38:52 PM)

Thanks, Minnetar! [:)]



bandit25 -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 7:41:55 PM)

I am so jealous.  I love that show!



UtopianRanger -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 7:58:46 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: dcnovice

Friends ---

I went for a Jeopardy! audition yesterday, and I think it went well. Of course, it's still a one-in-six (or more) chance that they'll actually invite me to play.

Just in case, though, I figured I should bone up on my two weak points: sports and popular culture. Problem is, I'm not quite sure how. I've gathered the rest of my collection of trivial facts magpie style, plucking here and there over the years. I'm not sure how quite how to do it systematically.

So . . . any advice for techniques or resources for getting up to speed on sports and popular culture?

Thanks,

DC


I'd draft a breakdown list of all the different sports, and the then reseach the highlights and milestones for each one as it applies to the sport itself and specific individuals.


Good luck.



- R



dcnovice -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 8:00:05 PM)

quote:

I'd draft a breakdown list of all the different sports, and the then reseach the highlights and milestones for each one as it applies to the sport itself and specific individuals.


Good idea, thanks!



dcnovice -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 8:02:01 PM)

quote:

Get a contemporary edition of Trivial Pursuit and read all the Cards.


I've been practicing cards each night before bed.



dawntreader -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 8:03:47 PM)

Congrats dc!!!
 
i have no advice though - i literally suck at trivia (and not in a good way! LOL)



TheHeretic -> RE: Studying for "Jeopardy!" (5/11/2007 9:55:49 PM)

       We tend to remember things we care about.  If you don't give a rip about sports and pop culture, cramming on back issues of "People" might do more harm than good.  Find a venue on this great wide internet where the topics are discussed from your point of view.  Look for places where they despise, oh, let's say Paris Hilton, as much as you do, and read the posts critical of the whole culture.  Find comedians who take it on, or even start reading the Jay Leno monologues.  If you want 'just the facts,' spend an afternoon reading just the people section of USA Today or a preferred local paper.

    Good luck, sounds like a lot of fun.



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