THE HEBREW WORD FOR THIS
BIBLICAL UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
IS AMMAH, APTLY MEANING
"ELBOW" OR "FOREARM"
Spoiler
Dave: 9400+5001 = 14001
Dan: 14400+4401=18801
Moderators: alietr, trainman, econgator, dhkendall
From something more wise than I (the online OED via Wikipedia):dhkendall wrote:"Cubit" was the only Biblical measurement I thought they'd ask about, but I always thought "cubit" *was* the Hebrew name (not "ammah" or whatever was in the clue), otherwise, why would we call it "cubit"? Perhaps someone more wise than I could explain.
I fail to see how following the rules of the game and heeding the recommendations of the contestant coordinators is "beating the system".a1srvng wrote:If one guy beats the system by shortcutting the answers and avoiding the risk of giving a normal response, that is good for one guy.
Where did you get the idea that the contestants have some duty to entertain you? They're there to play the game to the best of their ability. As it happens, most of us find that to be plenty entertaining.You'd think these guys might think about the whole concept and purpose of the game, entertainment, while they're contesting and attempt to win without hedging a response and letting Alex fill it in.
And if Alex were quick, he'd respond: "Riiiight."dhkendall wrote:I was somewhat disappointed that it was an FJ and not a regular clue so I couldn't say "What's a cubit?" in a Bill Cosby impression.
I guess you must have overlooked the numerous replies from people after your last comment. Many of them pointed out that the contestant coordinators even tell the contestants that they should respond with the last name only if it is clear what person is being referred to. Oh well, I would tell you to seek help, but I sense that the advice would go unnoticed. At least we didn't have to hear about Dave being a "little guy" again, whatever on earth that means.a1srvng wrote:Well, I see clever old Dave was again up to his old tricks of responding to obvious answers with the last name only. This time, however, it bit him (righteously!) in the tush. "Nelson" is NOT "Babyface Nelson". Headline: JEOPARDY CONTESTANT OUTSMARTS SELF
If one guy beats the system by shortcutting the answers and avoiding the risk of giving a normal response, that is good for one guy. It cheats millions of fans who might not know the answer right away, but were loyal enough to tune in and maybe learn something. You'd think these guys might think about the whole concept and purpose of the game, entertainment, while they're contesting and attempt to win without hedging a response and letting Alex fill it in.
Those two kids(kids, for cryin' out loud!) knew the score. In the "Actor/Director" category, they were game enough to answer (correctly) with first and last name. Dave? "DeVito"
Goodbye Dave.
I WONDERED if anyone else might be thinking of that!! That was a riot, back in the day when Cos was best known for stand-up, night-club routines, etc.SkoolRN wrote:Same here. Cubit was the first and only biblical measurement that came to mind, thanks to the classic Bill Cosby Noah routine.Bamaman wrote:After his DD bet the other day, I was expecting a bet of $4,700 on that last DD, it would have put him in another lock tie situation.
For perhaps the first time ever, I correctly precalled FJ.
Some here have suggested it would be safer or wiser to bet $4700 on the last-clue DD, tank, then go into FJ in a lock-tie. Could be safer or wiser, but going for the tie instead was counting on himself to answer the DD correctly, and allowing for the possibility of going into FJ tied, with the promise of another co-champion scenario and a larger payoff for both. I respect Dave for having the guts to bet on himself.dhkendall wrote:SkoolRN wrote:Bamaman wrote:
Great wagering strategy, Dave. So many times second place overwagers, but this was the best wager in your situation. I agree that there are several haters out there for lots of things about you, but I haven't seen anyone hate on your wagering style yet. Way to represent for Davedom, you're inspiring.
I don't think they'd schedule them together in the QF because of that. If they were to face each other, I think it'd be the Finals, the only level where scheduling is out of their hands.TheGrandPiano wrote:Well, Dave, many thanks and congratulations for a great week. I really hope that they pit you and Jason against each other again in the ToC. That would be a great rematch. You were a breath of fresh air. My mom, in all of her years of watching Jeopardy, has declared you her very favorite contestant. She loved watching you and was sad to see you leave. We'll see you soon enough again, though, and I'd like to see you win it all. Bravo.
I would agree with this but for the fact that "baby" was in quotes and so has to appear in the answer.alietr wrote:And I will go on record as saying that you totally got tooled on the Baby Face Nelson clue. Definitely should have at least gotten a BMS. I can see their point, but it does brush up against the last name only rule. You must have been laughing at the guy complaining about that a few days ago knowing what was coming up.
Very interesting word-origins insight - thx for posting it!HugoZ wrote:
- The English word 'cubit' comes from Latin cubitum 'elbow', from the verb cubāre, -cumbĕre 'to lie down'; cf. 'recumbent'.
Nobody is suggesting that Dave should have tanked the DD on a $4700 bet. We are suggesting that he should have bet $4700 rather than $2500 and *still tried to get it right*.John Boy wrote: Some here have suggested it would be safer or wiser to bet $4700 on the last-clue DD, tank, then go into FJ in a lock-tie. Could be safer or wiser, but going for the tie instead was counting on himself to answer the DD correctly, and allowing for the possibility of going into FJ tied, with the promise of another co-champion scenario and a larger payoff for both. I respect Dave for having the guts to bet on himself.
Yes. I would not think that Nelson should have been BMSed for that reason. When the category has quotes, or the clue asks for a first name, responding with just a last name should be immediately negged (either that or a pause, like Alex usually does in the case of improper phrasing).Wimple wrote:I would agree with this but for the fact that "baby" was in quotes and so has to appear in the answer.alietr wrote:And I will go on record as saying that you totally got tooled on the Baby Face Nelson clue. Definitely should have at least gotten a BMS. I can see their point, but it does brush up against the last name only rule. You must have been laughing at the guy complaining about that a few days ago knowing what was coming up.