Jeopardy Test

[marcshoe]

In past years, a few here have taken the test. I was wondering what people thought about this year's version.

I passed the test a few years ago, but couldn't make the audition because it was the same day as my capstone presentation for my Master's. This year, I did far better on the test than I ever have before. It wasn't just that I thought I knew most of the answers; I was certain of them. Checking up on questions I wasn't sure of, I've only found four I missed. One was because I kept switching back and forth between Egypt and Tunisia, and had nothing written when time expired, and one was because I typed Chantel instead of Chanel (in that case, I had no idea of the answer consciously, so I must have known subconsciously in order to get it that close.)

So, if others have taken the test, did you think it was easier than usual, or did I just hit the right categories this time?

[camisadelgolf]

I would say there's a good chance they're going to make it easier over the years in order to obtain a wider, dumber audience.

[marcshoe]

It was very lit-heavy this year, which plays into my wheelhouse.

[Yachtzee]

I took it too. I don't know how it compares to previous ones since this was the first time I took it. I missed a few of the lit questions, mainly because I spent more time reading German rather than English lit.

[*BaseClogger*]

I got like seven right... :laugh:

[moewan]

I took it Tuesday night, I think I got about 35 right. So I guess no meeting Trebeck for me this year.

[Scrap Irony]

I've taken the test multiple times and even got to Round Two of the testing a few years ago. This year's test, IMO, was the easiest by far. I missed a couple due to spelling mistakes. (Stupid ones, at that.)

To be fair, however, my father-in-law thought this test was difficult-- that's like because he has a master's in biologoy and zoology and not one in lit.

[Spazzrico]

Sunofa*****! I completely forgot this year... I hadn't missed it since they began doing it online. My year is ruined. I usually get in the low to mid 40's but have never gotten a call back.

I'm disgruntled with the online system, mostly because I feel like I'll never get to go on. I imagine there are thousands that do pass so it comes down to a lottery essentially in order to get a call up.

[marcshoe]

I passed the test and have been invited to the follow-up auditions in Nashville, May 15!

[Spazzrico]

SO JEALOUS!!!!! But major congrats.. I had a friend get on the show last year. Would love to see a Redszoner on there!

[marcshoe]

Thanks. Odds are still long, but this is one step.

[Joseph]

Good luck pal!

[AtomicDumpling]

I passed the test and have been invited to the follow-up auditions in Nashville, May 15!

Wow. Congrats! Keep us posted on your progress. I didn't realize they had such a rigorous selection process.

[*BaseClogger*]

I passed the test and have been invited to the follow-up auditions in Nashville, May 15!

Give RedsZone a shout out if you make it on! :thumbup:

[RichRed]

I passed the test and have been invited to the follow-up auditions in Nashville, May 15!

Excellent - best of luck!

[marcshoe]

Thanks.

[Hoosier Red]

I'd wish you luck but my wife got the same invite. ;)

[RichRed]

I'd wish you luck but my wife got the same invite. ;)

Best of luck to Mrs. Hoosier Red too! I'm still mad that I forgot about the test.

[marcshoe]

I'd wish you luck but my wife got the same invite. ;)

How did she do?

[WildcatFan]

Anybody taking the test this week? This will be my first time. I fully expect to bomb.

[RichRed]

Anybody taking the test this week? This will be my first time. I fully expect to bomb.

I took it last night and thought it was pretty easy, for the most part. And if I thought it was easy, I expect that actual smart people will think it's a cakewalk.

[Degenerate39]

So what happens if you pass this test?

[Spazzrico]

Oh man, thanks so much for bringing this up, because I had forgotten to sign up....and it looks like they've changed it from years past so I can still take it tomorrow along with the West Coast people.

[marcshoe]

I can't, because I passed last year and went to an audition. At this point odds are that I won't be called, but I still have a few months. I did well at the auditions, both on the second test and in the mock game, but I forgot to call the next question a couple of times, which I've heard is a big deal.

[WildcatFan]

I did not do well. If I got 30 I'd be shocked.

[Slyder]

where can you try out for Jeopardy? I'd like to try it just to say I've done it.

[JaxRed]

I just signed up. I MIGHT be able to do it. We play trivia on Thursday nights and get home right around 10 which is when the test is.

Ironically, one of the guys on my team was on Jeopardy 3 times about 20(?) years ago. Won the first 2 and lost the third.

[marcshoe]

where can you try out for Jeopardy? I'd like to try it just to say I've done it.

You have to take the test and be invited to auditions (I've been invited twice--couldn't make it the first time.) They also have tryouts in LA, but I understand they're for local emergency fill-ins.

[Degenerate39]

I'd be surprised if I had 10 right lol

[JaxRed]

Just got my ass kicked by Alex Trebek

[Spazzrico]

That was one of the hardest ones I've taken. I think I ended up around 40, but we'll see when all the questions are posted.

[Rojo]

This is the second time I've taken it and this was much harder than the first. Of course, my second question was about some legal drama with Julianna Marguilles. The heck if I know.

But I can't blame it all on pop culture. There were some other questions I should've known. (Memorize the Periodic Chart, Rojo!).