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"I'll Take Quirky Thoughts for $1000, Alex"

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So I'm reading this book about Microsoft programmers in the early 90's, and the author does an interesting thing...he introduces each of his friends by stating what categories they would have in their dream game of Jeopardy! So of course, that got me thinking. What categories would I completely and totally rock if I were able to pick my own Jeopardy! board?

This is what I've come up with:

Ways to feel busy yet waste an entire day without really accomplishing anything
Romantic comedies where at least one major character speaks with a British accent
Siamese cat group-think
Things to do between the hours of 11pm and 4am
Marketing books that sound interesting but have no discernible application
Best ways to identify the Roasted Garlic Triscuit with the most seasoning
Which cardio machines at the gym get the most direct flow from the air conditioning vents

If I had that board, I'd be daily doubling all over the place. Not even the great Ken Jennings would stand a chance. I'd be all, "Bring it, Alex!".

What's your dream Jeopardy! board? I'm curious to know what your categories would be.



PS- The book is called Microserfs if you're interested. It's written in journal form and not half bad.

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Natalie · 790 weeks ago

I actuall dated a guy in college who scheduled his entire course load around Jeopardy. He would not miss it. He would race home from school, turn on the tv & watch for 30 minutes. Nothing interferred with his Alex Trebec time.

I'll think on the board I would want & let you know. Definitely a good question.
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Nicole · 790 weeks ago

I think you might have some competition in the "Romantic comedies where at least one major character speaks with a British accent". I'm a sucker for an accent (and rom-coms) so I pretty much know them all.
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Quirky · 789 weeks ago

What is it about accents that just seem more romantic? I used to work with a guy from Scotland, and I swear I could listen to him just read the phone book and it would sound dreamy. Do you think other countries think an American accent is alluring, or do we just sound annoying?
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Seester · 789 weeks ago

"Justice Scalia Opinions," "Lyrics to Every 60's Song That Made The Billboard Charts," and "Bars on Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL."

I think I could take down any of those.
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Quirky · 789 weeks ago

Yes, just the other day I was walking along humming when I realized that the song was that one about the morning sun shining like a red rubber ball. You listened to that stupid song ALL THE TIME! I blame you for me knowing that.
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Seester · 789 weeks ago

Oh I think, it's gonna be all right, yeah, the worst is over now; The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball. Oh! Oh! Oh!
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Quirky · 789 weeks ago

PS- Bars on Hubbard street? Alchie. :-)

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