‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React to ‘Annoying’ Final Question Response
Jeopardy! fans are debating a response that happens a lot during Final Jeopardy that many of them find “annoying.” Most of the time, when it happens, it is the only answer they give.
“Enough already with ‘Hi Mom’ on FJ responses,” a Reddit user said. During Final Jeopardy, some contestants write “Hi, Mom,” or Hi to their spouse/kids, etc. under their answer to the clue, or sometimes if they don’t know it, they just write, “What is hi mom?” or “I love you (spouse’s name).”
“The personal shoutouts on FJ responses are getting obtrusive and annoying. Rules need to be changed to either nothing but a legit response on FJ or allow or require personal notes on all other responses. E.g., ‘What is Europe? Hi, mom.’ ‘What is James & The Giant Peach? My favorite book in 1st grade,” the original poster continued.
The Final Jeopardy question is the only one that is written out, so it is the only time, except for the interview round, that the game show contestants can do shoutouts.
“I noticed that Ken [Jennings] has just been ignoring them when the outcome of the game is still in question, which I think is the right move,” one fan responded.
“It has become more prevalent since I imagine future contestants see current ones writing their little greetings. With that said, I have no issue with it and would probably do the same if I were going to be on the show. With rare exceptions, Ken doesn’t read them out loud so it doesn’t affect the show at all,” another wrote.
“Yeah, I believe they should only do that if they intentionally wager very little or $0. If it’s a very competitive game and they wager a lot of money, they should probably use the entire 30 seconds to think of their best response instead of using some of that time to think of which person they wanna give a shoutout to, in my own opinion,” one fan offered.
However, some fans disagreed with the original poster and said they didn’t mind it.
“Well, where else besides the contestant chats are people going to thank/greet their families/relatives? I don’t really care for it anyways, it shouldn’t be that big of a deal,” a Jeopardy! fan said.
“I really don’t see the problem. Nobody’s getting hurt. No one is taking up half the show to tell a story. There’s nothing wrong with it. Honestly, it’s kind of cool. Your support system is a big reason. You’re on that stage in the first place after all. Nobody can do it alone. That’s just straight up discouraging,” wrote another.
“I think it’s nice/cute,” said one last fan.
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If that's what people are getting annoyed about these days...... they should count their blessings and move on.
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Ditto!
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They are entitled republicans who want everything to be their way or the highway
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Do Jeopardy fans have nothing else to do but complain about a game show? Granted, it's not the same as when Trebek was alive but it's a game show. Enough.
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No problem with it at all, and I don't understand why anyone else would have one
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"What are first world problems?"
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Jesus, people getting so upset over the dumbest things that have no bearing on their lives. The argument taking the entire 30 seconds to think of the answer is silly too
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Some people just love to find things to complain about!
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I don't care one way or another. As long as Ken Jennings is ok with let it be.
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I like it. Would they complain if someone waved?
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I think these complainers need something better to do. Get a life.
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I think it’s great, especially when one is the recipient of the shout out as I was when one of my past students was on Jeopardy! It was a surprise when he did it & it meant a lot to me, so I say “Why not?”
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I don't see the big deal with it at all. Such a small thing to complain about. Not sure why this is even getting any attention. Leave it alone and the ones who don't like it will either get used to it or not. Not a big enough deal to make it a rule not to.
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The Reddit people seem kinda nasty - maybe the Jeopary people shouldn't be paying so much attention to them? Maybe?
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Online discussion converted to a newsy article. I'd prefer original reporting/writing.
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I wish my life was so easy all I had to complain about was a personal message on a game show.
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"Here's 4 comments from the internet, let's call it an article." I hate your 'journalism'
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It's not as bad as The Wall where they spend half the show on sappy stories and nauseating platitudes. I can only watch that show if I record it first so I can fast-forward through the muck.
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Since it is technically not a part of the answer then it should be considered incorrect. In the game the don't get credit for an answer if they add something wrong.
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What is Who ever is complaining stop watching the damn show
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I don't even like the meet and greet. That's not why I watch the show.
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Hate them! (Love you cuddles)
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I find them annoying. Like selfies. Look at me!!!!
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What's "Annoying" is TV Insider, e. g. Brittany Sims, Darius Lusk, Martin Holmes, continuously choosing to make such pointless issues the headlining (click baiting) topics!😴 What's comforting is the comments I see recognize this tremendous nonsensical headlining!🫡
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I think it’s great. It’s human. Have a heart, you Scrooges.
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Of all the things to complain about..
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I think it’s fabulous that you have loved ones that you wanna give a “shout out” to and I feel sorry for those who are complaining about a 5 to 10 second greeting! Can you imagine all of the hard work they had to endure to get on that number one show
#give them some grace❤️
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Doesn't bother me. But I get how people would be put off by it.
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Let Them!
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I like the written remarks. What's to get upset about? I'm the person being shouted out to does not mind....Get a life people!!
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I don't think it hurts a thing. In my opinion I think it's nice.
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Hi Mom.
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Relax. Endearing to mention a special person on the show. How many times in life are you able to do that.
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I can’t believe people are actually complaining about this
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Very weak journalism to present something, and then follow it up with a bunch of nameless tweeted comments.
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Boo-boo. I hope that is your biggest complaint in life.
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It doesn't bother me at all. Actually, I think it's nice. Some people really need to stop whining and find a better hobby.
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I think that it,s Great. Some people just have to whine.
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So many MORE IMPORTANT things that people oughta be having a HISSYFIT over!
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What difference does it make. All you need to know to be on the show is what's on TV, watch a lot of movies, know every pop song, have a minimal knowledge of science & how to make ridiculous questions seem worth responding to. The show has become a travesty. It's nonsense now
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It doesn't affect my life one way or another.
If it makes someone happy,Go for it !
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I do not like it. The rules need to be modified . Keep Jeopardy a game of knowledge, not a graffiti wall
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Wahhh
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I have no problem with it i think its cute and thoughtful.
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Totally unnecessary....
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What an insignificant thing to be upset about. I don't watch the show since Ken took over, but even if I did, I'd say to let it go.
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As a "strict constructionist", if it is not part of the correct answer, it shouldn't be there ...
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Dot dot dot
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The contestants give their little life story before the game gets too far in the only writing should be the answer to the question at the end of the game not all the other family messages.
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They are inappropriate especially on a classy show like Jeopardy.
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Good heavens, Miss Grundy!
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Wahhh
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