Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion [SPOILERS]
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Re: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion (SPOILER
OK, OK, no Celtic. How about corn mash for sour mash? BTW, thought this game was little tougher than the four previous games, where my Coryatts were a little above $34K. This one was a struggle to get to $30K. Think I'll have a Manhattan to drown my sorrows (which I somehow mixed up with an Old-Fashioned. Damn you Don Draper!).
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Re: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion (SPOILER
Couldn’t get out of the British leaders rut, either. Obviously it wasn’t Churchill (who got mentioned during the regular game, anyway). I timidly said Clement Attlee.
Congrats, Samer, on a valiant effort against two very tough competitors.
Congrats, Samer, on a valiant effort against two very tough competitors.
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Re: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion (SPOILER
Samer and Brian were the two players I feared most at that taping, so to draw both at once was not my favorite thing. I actually found the boards to be easier than Tuesday's or Wednesday's, but the strength of the competition was brutal. I wish I'd wagered a little more on that Daily Double. I don't regret for a second getting it wrong, though, because I just didn't know anything about Wicked aside from the barest of facts about the musical. I may have gotten the Final on another day. Just couldn't shake the idea of it being a Brit.
My focus was drifting more than it had in any other game. The intensity of the opposition combined with exhaustion and returning champ stress (and some ill-advised studio commissary sliders) was adversely affecting every aspect of my gameplay. The more Brian rang in ahead of us, the more uncomfortable I felt with the buzzer. I'm almost certain I was jumping the gun and locking myself out for long stretches, and I didn't reach the sort of tunnel vision-y zone I'd found in previous games until I missed the Daily Double. On a visceral level, it was a tremendous relief to be done with all the standing on the stage, running to the green room, smiling at the camera, focusing on the board, etc. There's a lot I would do different if I had to do it over, but I can't say I'm anything but overjoyed with the entire experience.
Anyway, nice work by Brian. He was a strong, strong player. I don't think it's a stretch to say Samer could have beaten many opponents and may well have beaten me were it not for Brian.
My focus was drifting more than it had in any other game. The intensity of the opposition combined with exhaustion and returning champ stress (and some ill-advised studio commissary sliders) was adversely affecting every aspect of my gameplay. The more Brian rang in ahead of us, the more uncomfortable I felt with the buzzer. I'm almost certain I was jumping the gun and locking myself out for long stretches, and I didn't reach the sort of tunnel vision-y zone I'd found in previous games until I missed the Daily Double. On a visceral level, it was a tremendous relief to be done with all the standing on the stage, running to the green room, smiling at the camera, focusing on the board, etc. There's a lot I would do different if I had to do it over, but I can't say I'm anything but overjoyed with the entire experience.
Anyway, nice work by Brian. He was a strong, strong player. I don't think it's a stretch to say Samer could have beaten many opponents and may well have beaten me were it not for Brian.
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Re: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion (SPOILER
Hi,
--Pete
Corn mash is made from slightly cooked and mashed corn and fresh yeast. Sour mash adds the fermented material from a previous batch. The difference is analogous to making bread with fresh yeast and making bread from starter. I'd say no.heisman65 wrote: How about corn mash for sour mash?
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Re: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion (SPOILER
Delayed congratulations, Mark, on a highly impressive series of games, and more importantly for hoisting the standard for our fair Gem State. Having paid attention at least since 2004, I can confidently state that you're the most successful Jeopardy! contestant openly associated with Idaho in the past few years. You may also (though the Archivists may be in a position to guide me on this) be the first Idahoan to participate in the Tournament of Champions in other than, ahem, an "alternate" capacity.
See you in a few months and don't blow it all in one place!
I have to acknowledge that I was partially spoiled on the outcome of Thursday's game when I did my daily check of the Idaho Statesman website and saw a headline reading "Idaho college student's winning streak on 'Jeopardy' ended Thursday ..." The actual article didn't identify the winner, only saying that the winner took home a total of $30,000. My first thought was, "Awright, Samer came through!" ... And Samer, you actually did look like a champ-beater for much of the game. Well-played by all participants.
And the Dear Wife nabbed Thursday's Final while I couldn't connect the mental dots.
See you in a few months and don't blow it all in one place!
I have to acknowledge that I was partially spoiled on the outcome of Thursday's game when I did my daily check of the Idaho Statesman website and saw a headline reading "Idaho college student's winning streak on 'Jeopardy' ended Thursday ..." The actual article didn't identify the winner, only saying that the winner took home a total of $30,000. My first thought was, "Awright, Samer came through!" ... And Samer, you actually did look like a champ-beater for much of the game. Well-played by all participants.
And the Dear Wife nabbed Thursday's Final while I couldn't connect the mental dots.
Poo-tee-weet? So it goes.
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Re: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Game Recap & Discussion (SPOILER
I did a quick search and did not see a mention here about Denis Theriault. He wrote about his experience here: http://www.rd.com/true-stories/what-its ... game-show/seaborgium wrote:I would like to add that I was amused to see Leo come up on the (traditional) last night of Cancer.
I think the last two 4xers (or better?) taken down in locks were Stephen Weingarten and Carl Brandt. I don't know why I'm bothering to bring this up, but it just crossed my mind. I can't even draw/jump to conclusions for Brian based on David Skaar's and Jessica Stapp's performances.
edit: How quickly I forget. Denis Theriault beat Brian Meacham in a lock. Further correction forthcoming as necessary.
Kara Spak vs. Mark McDonnell
Matt Kohlstedt vs. Keith Costigan