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To: Ditto

“But so was Ken Jennings when he had his big run too against other people”

I always figured Jennings’ secret was that he clicked in before he knew the answer. But that was his risk, and anyone could have taken it.


38 posted on 02/15/2011 9:53:08 PM PST by Tublecane
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To: Tublecane
I always figured Jennings’ secret was that he clicked in before he knew the answer. But that was his risk, and anyone could have taken it.

I'd agree, but as I recall, he didn't do it unless he thought he could retrieve that answer in time. I didn't see him miss too many. (The guy is really good)

As I get older and watch that show, it's 'I know I know" but the answer does not pop to my lips as quickly as it once did. Years ago, "I could have been a contender", but now, I know I know it, but I simply can't get the answer out as fast. Just like baseball... my reaction time is way down.

Blame it on the Budwiser. ;~))

42 posted on 02/15/2011 10:10:09 PM PST by Ditto (Nov 2, 2010 -- Partial cleaning accomplished. More trash to remove in 2012)
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To: Tublecane

“I always figured Jennings’ secret was that he clicked in before he knew the answer. But that was his risk, and anyone could have taken it.”

I wondered out loud if they can press the button before the entire answer is read. My son said no, not sure if he is correct or not. (Probably is!)


49 posted on 02/15/2011 11:36:05 PM PST by 21twelve ( You can go from boom to bust, from dreams to a bowl of dust ... another lost generation.)
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