So I'm watching Jeopardy, right, and I have some thoughts...First I'm thinking, who actually watches this show anymore? Honestly. Who in their daily grind makes a conscientious effort to be in front of their TV, at 7.30, every weekday, to watch three joke-show randoms and a creepy old man rattle off trivial facts in the form of a question?Sure you might learn something cool, but let's face it people, the show should be canceled. Newsflash Trebek: you've been doing the same exact thing since 1984! With 11 Emmy's under its belt, sure, Jeopardy has earned its stripes. But Alec's becoming a relic. A Johnny Carson, or a Bob Barker. A novelty.
Even the game is outdated. Despite the obvious set renovations and snazzier graphics, the show is essentially the same program in its 24th season as it was in its 1st. Same song, same concept, same lame audience. I mean, the most "exciting" moments in this show - realize - are when contestants chance upon opportunities to make up to double their money. Maybe I'd watch the show if I could double my money.
Tonight the contenders were Maria, Carolyn, and Jason. I was baffled by their lack of personality. In their introductions Maria claimed that, "true happiness is catching a winning touchdown." I think to myself, how would she know that? Then Carolyn delivered a less than riveting anecdote - something about a thousand policemen on bicycles. Finally, after Jason recalled winning six consecutive spelling bees as a teenager, I had to turn the television off.
Now deciding to do something better with my time, I've been watching SNL Celebrity Jeopardy clips on YouTube for a solid half-hour. Mr. Renolds has apparently changed his name to Turd Furguson...now that's television.
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