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He seems especially intent on pointing out that J! is not a pure test of knowledge, but does anyone seriously believe otherwise? In my limited experience the knowledge you have to display in order to be eligible to appear on the show is far more advanced and esoteric than the knowledge you're typically asked about on the show itself, because they want the audience to be able to follow along, and because they want one (and ideally more than one) contestant to be able to answer each and every question correctly so the stakes are high and the show moves quickly. The guy already competes at the highest level of quizzing in the country and everybody knows it, so it's hard not to read it as bitterness at not excelling at this particular format. Even though he did pretty well!
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As a person who was on his high school's Quiz Bowl team, I've met dozens of this dude's arrogant younger self.
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The post is public on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogesh.raut/posts/pfbid0Hv86vCZxWDTa4uKC386iwqxfbZtNJC2JXep5Nb9YNcbpHbv7Gvb7qnytae8fJaSRl It's fascinating to read some of the comments of people jumping to defend him with things like "I searched the J! Archive for [insert critical commenter's name] and found nothing". I'm not surprised at all that there's basically the equivalent of incel gamergaters within the trivia community who have nothing better to do than stroke this sad, sad man's very fragile ego. As is tradition, anyone pointing out that this dude needs to take a step back is simply labeled a troll.
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BaronVonVaderham posted:The post is public on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogesh.raut/posts/pfbid0Hv86vCZxWDTa4uKC386iwqxfbZtNJC2JXep5Nb9YNcbpHbv7Gvb7qnytae8fJaSRl He might not have gotten into the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions but he's absolutely made it into the Not Mad Tournament of Champions.
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Yogesh gave me an air of smugness when he was on there, so I'm not terribly surprised. I didn't especially care for Cris but he never came across that way to me.
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davecrazy posted:Is Yogesh the Elon Musk of Jeopardy! contestants? The Elon Musk of Jeopardy contestants would get so mad at losing that he takes over the show and runs it into the ground with terrible management, so I guess it's Michael Richards (the analogy breaks down there because we were able to get rid of him)
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Jan 23, 2023 18:40
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yikes lmao i wonder how much he has to dig before they don't give him the prize money
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Sometimes it's best to just take the prize money and shut up. Did he spend twenty minutes trying to convince Ken and the judges that "Treasure Bonds" "were first sold in 1908, at a price equivalent to about $27,000 today" And also, most quiz leagues and quiz anything are very light hearted, so it just sounds like a guy who passed a jeopardy test, probably was in the holding pool for a couple years because "I beat James Holzhauer at TCONA" isn't as much of a flex or interesting anecdote as "one of my personsal items is in the Smithsonian" or "my cat is named after a doctor who character" And he's now on scorched earth, I just pray this isn't the start of some sort of Batman-style Rogue Origin story.
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TelevisedInsanity posted:And he's now on scorched earth, I just pray this isn't the start of some sort of Batman-style Rogue Origin story. "Disgruntled professional trivia master" must be the origin of at least one alternate-universe Riddler
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TelevisedInsanity posted:And he's now on scorched earth, I just pray this isn't the start of some sort of Batman-style Rogue Origin story. A lot of the comments coming in response to anyone critical of this meltdown are giving me vibes that they'll be dropping "it's about ethics in quiz show journalism" next. I really do wonder how far it goes before Jeopardy producers become aware of it and if they'd take some sort of action (is there a non-disparagement clause in the NDA you have to sign?), especially since it's not a look they want associated with what generally seems like a really great community of past champs.
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TelevisedInsanity posted:And also, most quiz leagues and quiz anything are very light hearted, so it just sounds like a guy who passed a jeopardy test, probably was in the holding pool for a couple years because "I beat James Holzhauer at TCONA" isn't as much of a flex or interesting anecdote as "one of my personsal items is in the Smithsonian" or "my cat is named after a doctor who character" In other words, everyone must hate this guy if he's like this after losing on Jeopardy
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BaronVonVaderham posted:(is there a non-disparagement clause in the NDA you have to sign?) There is no NDA, this is a myth. ETA: there is a contract you have to sign, but tbh I can't remember if it says anything about disparaging the show.
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HookShot posted:There is no NDA, this is a myth. Ok, I figured you had to sign something like an NDA for them to be able to enforce "if you reveal the outcome no money for you". I'd be curious to see what exactly is in it. Iron Crowned posted:In other words, everyone must hate this guy if he's like this after FTFY
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I got my money, I can try and dig up the contract lol
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yeah there's a few things in the contestant agreement they could absolutely enforce if they wantedquote:I agree that I shall not, in public communication of any kind, including, without limitation, communications with the press or other media and communications with or on any social media site, criticize, ridicule, or make any statement that disparages or is derogatory of the Program, the Producer, Sony Pictures Television Inc., CBS Television Distribution, or any parent, subsidiary or division thereof. Except as specifically provided herein or as otherwise authorized by Producer, I agree that I will not receive or generate any monetary advantage from my appearance on the Program. I recognize that a breach by me of this paragraph would cause Producer irreparable injury and damage that cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated by damages in an action at law and, therefore, I hereby expressly agree that Producer shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent and/or cure any breach or threatened breach of this paragraph by me. quote:I agree that I will conduct myself at all times for the duration of my participation on and in connection with the Program, and during the term of this Agreement, in a professional, civil and respectful manner. I will not engage in behavior, which may be deemed in the discretion of Producer to be embarrassing or detrimental to the Program, the Producer, other participants, Sony Pictures Television Inc, CBS Television Distribution, or any parent, subsidiary or division thereof. I further agree that before, during or after my appearance on the Program, I will not harass, intimidate, or threaten anyone, including without limitation, the production staff, other contestants, the host, or any other individual, whether or not connected with the Program. that said i think they're just hoping troy goes on a huge run and yogesh gets out of the spotlight and they don't have to put the hammer down--that said, yogesh does not appear to have any intention of giving up the spotlight so i guess we will see!
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Uh oh I engage in a lot of conduct embarrassing to the Program, including posting on the SomethingAwful forums
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same, i hope they don't want their $1000 back. my old landlord has it.
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BaronVonVaderham posted:Ok, I figured you had to sign something like an NDA for them to be able to enforce "if you reveal the outcome no money for you". I'd be curious to see what exactly is in it. No, honestly the "don't tell people the outcome" thing is more by honor code than legally enforceable, IIRC. I am not surprised I forgot about that part of the contestant agreement tbh.
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HookShot posted:No, honestly the "don't tell people the outcome" thing is more by honor code than legally enforceable, IIRC. You know what I'm thinking of: Survivor.
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Spokes posted:yeah there's a few things in the contestant agreement they could absolutely enforce if they wanted I don't know if saying things like Jeopardy is just a game show and not a perfect measurement of someone's trivia knowledge is something the showrunners would dispute or care about.
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BaronVonVaderham posted:You know what I'm thinking of: Survivor. this was so, so stupid lmao 1glitch0 posted:I don't know if saying things like Jeopardy is just a game show and not a perfect measurement of someone's trivia knowledge is something the showrunners would dispute or care about. oh yeah, i don't think they'd care (or particularly disagree) with that point but if he continues to poo poo his pants so loudly and publicly i think they might drop him a line and ask him to cool it or distance himself from the show or something Spokes fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Jan 23, 2023 |
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lol I knew who that was gonna be right off the bat. I remember not liking him much on his first appearance, but I just assumed I was being judgey and it was just nerves on his part. Guess not!
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Huh, over 40 posts. Must be to congratulate Spokes and Co. for beating Buzzy... Sorry, Spokes. It seems some pot stirrer decided to poop on your parade. Who knew trivial squabbles about trivia can consume a lot of message board oxygen?
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Yogesh is gonna scream into the void for a little bit, get some minor attention, and then disappear. At best, he'll be brought up as a bit of trivia in the future for being obnoxious.
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I don't think he's going to be invited to one of Buzzy's trivia nights. The secret to jeopardy is the wagering and buzzer speed, the second the light turns on, you gotta react fast. And those that can figure out the exact last syllable of Mayim or Ken of their reading speed tend to do well. If you wanted "how good are you at trivia where everybody gets the same question and you fill it in", the closest would be The Big Fat Quiz and even then, they'll be upset it's not "played seriously"
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TelevisedInsanity posted:The secret to jeopardy is the wagering and buzzer speed, the second the light turns on, you gotta react fast.
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Corin Tucker's Stalker posted:As someone who has never been on the show, this seemed like one of the most impressive aspects of Matt Amodio's run. He had to adjust to the timing of what, six or seven hosts? 7. Started under Roberts, swept though Burton, Faber and Buck, Went though Richards in his 2nd go before his run ended under Bialik then met/went gaga over Jennings at the TOC.
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Corin Tucker's Stalker posted:As someone who has never been on the show, this seemed like one of the most impressive aspects of Matt Amodio's run. He had to adjust to the timing of what, six or seven hosts? as someone who has been on the show, you are 1000% correct. it's the toughest part of the game and what Matt did is absolutely legendary also, if the yogesh discourse hadn't been awful enough... let's get a take from the man with the worst fanbase in quizzing https://twitter.com/James_Holzhauer/status/1617962861221019648
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Even the producers don't agree with that. They said on the podcast they'd invite Yogesh back if he qualifies for the TOC.
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James is James but I think he's taking the piss on himself with that tweet.
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Poque posted:James is James but I think he's taking the piss on himself with that tweet. whoosh lol. yeah looking at it through that lens it's very clear
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Why isn't Yamesh a Chaser yet? That's the TRUE discourse!
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Because they don’t put shows they’re renewing at 10 pm on Thursday after “The Parent Test”
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christmas boots posted:I wonder if they would have accepted BOLO instead of APB It was three letters from the category but that's solid. Troy is very good!
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Poque posted:It was three letters from the category but that's solid. Oh, so now I have to read the categories!
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