01-09-2020, 03:51 PM
Watching and loving it—and definitely on Team Ken! So great to hear confirmation that he is as fun in person as he seems.
The rapport between the contestants, who are by definition competitive people set up to oppose one another, has been a highlight of the tournament so far. While Brad and James sometimes come across to me as a bit more acerbic than the affable Ken, all three men are clearly united by a love of the game and a mutual respect for one another. Ken stealing James' signature "all in" gesture on last night's Daily Double and the subsequent good-natured ribbing from Brad and James was great!
The tournament has been great viewing, and while I'm rooting for Ken to prevail, it's entertaining to have a bit of a horse race, at least between Ken and James, with the greats proving that they are there for a reason and can give one another a run for their money. That said, I for one am glad that this isn't an every night occurrence. The joy of "ordinary" Jeopardy is in part the ability to play along at home. No way can I keep up with these guys! Still, sitting back and marveling at the incredible breadth of the contestants' knowledge is its own kind of fun.
Speaking of Trebek's health, while I wish him comfort and happiness and as long a run with the show as is practicable, I've heard speculation that Ken, who seems to have gone all-in on trivia in his post-Jeopardy life, might be a candidate for the next host. Do you have any neighborly insights as to whether that's something he might do? I'd certainly be in favor.
The rapport between the contestants, who are by definition competitive people set up to oppose one another, has been a highlight of the tournament so far. While Brad and James sometimes come across to me as a bit more acerbic than the affable Ken, all three men are clearly united by a love of the game and a mutual respect for one another. Ken stealing James' signature "all in" gesture on last night's Daily Double and the subsequent good-natured ribbing from Brad and James was great!
The tournament has been great viewing, and while I'm rooting for Ken to prevail, it's entertaining to have a bit of a horse race, at least between Ken and James, with the greats proving that they are there for a reason and can give one another a run for their money. That said, I for one am glad that this isn't an every night occurrence. The joy of "ordinary" Jeopardy is in part the ability to play along at home. No way can I keep up with these guys! Still, sitting back and marveling at the incredible breadth of the contestants' knowledge is its own kind of fun.
Speaking of Trebek's health, while I wish him comfort and happiness and as long a run with the show as is practicable, I've heard speculation that Ken, who seems to have gone all-in on trivia in his post-Jeopardy life, might be a candidate for the next host. Do you have any neighborly insights as to whether that's something he might do? I'd certainly be in favor.