Well, I am going to Philly tommorow for Jeopardy tryouts. A few months ago, on a lark, I signed up on the Jeopardy website for tryouts. A few weeks ago I got an e-mail telling me that I had been chosen (don't worry, I didn't accomplish anything major to get chosen, I just gave my name and e-mail address, home address, and probably some other stuff that anyone could use to steal my identity) to come to Philadelphia to try out. So, I am going.
Basically, here is how it works. I will take a 50 question written test. Each question needs to be answered within 20 seconds. IF, and I repeat IF I pass the test, I will then move on to a mock game. The purpose of this game is to gauge the possible contestants' personalities and see if they can keep the game moving and don't fall asleep at the podium.
I don't expect to get further than the written exam, but I am excited nevertheless. I know a lot of useless information, but I don't think I really know enough. I am doing this purely for the experience and the ability to say that I tried out for Jeopardy. I have been studying from this great book of facts and I have already gained so much from it. If I don't do this tommorow, I will forever be on my couch watching Jeopardy thinking that I could have gone on. I will hopefully update when I come home.
See ya in Hollywood, Trebek (say that in Sean Connery's accent)!
Posted by peninah at June 6, 2005 11:28 PM | TrackBackWOW--to even just apply to get on the show is a great first step.
Good luck with every step after that!
We'll be rootin' for you.
I once went to an open call at a casino in AC. The first test was a ten question test of which I had to answer 8 correctly to get to the next level. I answered 7 correctly.
The two that I remember were:
What country did Aida take place in? A friend knew that it was Egypt because of a trivia contest on "The Odd Couple!"
What is the most visited National Park in America? Great Smoky national park in Tennessee.
Good luck. I'm trying to figure out if I can get to Millionaire tryouts this summer.
so cool! can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Sara at June 7, 2005 12:07 PM