Crocker Jarmen

That's the reason I was always spoilering things. I don't come into this thread until after I've seen the day's episode, but I figured some people might and didn't want anyone crying foul that I 'ruined' the show for them.

A lot of people on the board like to error on the side of caution with regards to spoilers.

Well, so much for my gut prediction. I'll refrain from making another one.

Oh what the hell... I bet Ken will lose on a Friday!

Ginwen

Yep, for example, it won't start for 30 minutes where I live (but if I really really cared about finding out, I wouldn't be in this thread until after it aired each day).

Bust

If only everyone were as logical as you.

Static Cling

This has happened with shows (and threads) in the past, too. We could even extend the "spoiler period" further because some people might record the show, and they might not watch it until late in the evening or the next day. People that live on the west coast and are browsing the forums close to a particular show's airtime just need to be aware of that and not click on that show's thread if they're worried about spoilers.

Bust

Okay, if you say so.

It's not like I prefer using spoiler tags. Just thought it was curteous.

Hoonster

I think the solution on the spoiler tags is to "title" what the spoiler is about... like some people have done w/ statements like "7-7-2004 result". That way, someone knows before they check the spoiler what to check and not check.

I guess the *key* spoiler people want to avoid is the "when Ken loses" spoiler that's been discussed a little bit. I guess just put a "title" on that, too... "Ken's last show"

Bacon

today's show result

Ginwen

Do you know what win number that was (not using spoiler code since it was yesterday)? I read the spoiler about when he actually loses (unless it's wrong of course) and want to make sure I watch his final episode.

MEJHarrison

I believe it was win 27.

Chrisedge

So what show does he lose on?

ChrisHicks

that's what I would like to know too. I haven't been watching this but have been reading about it here. I do want to see the ep. when he loses though.

Scott27

Re: the post above mine (contains spoiler info about (supposedly) when he loses and how)

Ranger

WTF! Did anybody see today's episode - the challengers were pathetic - especially with the final jeopardy question!

das Monkey

Yeah, that was terrible. What a beatdown. Who even let that Kate woman on the show?

das

B.A.

I think her home is looking for her. She's probably been missing for days.



I loved when the one idiot said Gale Sayers, who had a hella-short career, instead of Walter Payton when they asked who held the record for consecutive starts.

mikehunt

she kept forgetting to ring in

Da Thrilla

I wonder if he can make a million!

Crocker Jarmen

I felt so embarrassed for that poor woman. Especially the last time she answered without ringing in. She had the right answer but Ken got to answer it instead. And then the next question on the board was the final Daily Double.

If you're interested in this and haven't already, you need to check out the Television Without Pity board someone (I'm too lazy to go back and check, sorry) posted a few weeks back. I spent an hour reading their massive Jepardy thread. Ken himself has been a heavy contributer to it. So is the woman who was on a few days ago (the lady who sounds like Yeardly Smith with the cat on Prozac). As well as one of the shows producers, so I've learned an awful lot about the behinds-the-scenes stuff.

A different theory concerning Ken's winning streak that seems pretty popular.


Edit to add: It was Darq

http://forums.televisionwithoutpity....580621&st=1650

kevin75

that would certainly be an interesting development.

coladar

Just finished watching tonights episode, and wow, that poor woman. People have been pondering whether Jeopardy was milking Ken for all the extra ratings his streak is worth by putting on a lower quality of competitors, and after tonight, I'm having a hard time arguing against that belief. How on earth does someone like that even get an audition for the show, much less make it on?

And I'm curious what the deal is with the lack of spoilers concerning Ken's future. The show has an audience, cast and crew, contestants, Ken's family, etc... In this day and age, for something like Ken's future streak on the show to remain as unknown as it has is rather odd. I don't see how not one person (Particularly another contestant or audience member) has thus far leaked any credible information. Odd.

Crocker Jarmen

That is interesting.

I can understand why people who work on the show would keep mum (they want to keep their jobs), and it makes sense that contestants would want to keep quiet (I learned they don't recieve their prize money for months, after their episode airs. So I'm sure that they sign one massive legal document, that probabely stipulates they won't be paid if they reveal anything about the show).

But the studio audience... what could possibly intimidate them enough to comply with not talking about the show. You'd think someone would have said something.

Breakfast with Girls

The New York Post doesn't exactly have a ton of credibility these days (or ever, really).

astrochimp

Yeah but lets see how Ken would do on a real game show like the Price is Right

Deftones

The only thing he'd be good at is telling you the exact price of lotion and tissues.

clemente

I do not know when he will lose....but I do know to who....the great Tony Kornheiser!