His wager made sense, so did Celeste's. Both counted on the fact that they would need to get it right and that Jeff needed to get it wrong in order to have a chance to advance to the finals. The wager minimized much of the risk in the event they got it wrong, so that if Jeff got it wrong, they still could advance to the finals easily. And you must make your wager in secret and before the clue is revealed, otherwise it completely throws of the fairness of the game.
No, in this case, its a semifinal. You lose, you get $10,000. You win, you move on to the finals of tournament, where you're guaranteed $50,000. Which would you rather have, a high chance you get $10,000, or a much better chance for a guaranteed $50,000?
No, they check the wagers before the clue is revealed to make sure you write a number and nothing else. So you can't do a SNL reference or anything like that.
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@steve470 Between the dark and the daylight ? Our FOURTH-grade class had boys and girls, i REMEMBERED IT FROM 50-PLUS YEARS AGO, AND saw no bias in it.
I also meant that their wager made sense to me why they would do it, not that it was the optimal wager. Actually according to the J! Archive wagering calculator, Celeste should have bet $4,200 or $200. Christian had a multitude of strategies to pick. The wager was sub-optimal, at best, but it was better than an all-in wager, as most people like to do, even in non-crush situations.
It happened in the College Championship semis on 19 May 1997. In that game, the two leaders were tied entering Final, and both risked everything and responded correctly. (Info courtesy j-archive(dot)com)
Big Jeopardy fan - I know a tie is different on a chamionship game, but I don't understand why there aren't more ties. I hate it when the greedy bastards bet $1.00 more rather than opting for the tie, but I love it when they lose. Go for the tie and share the wealth. ( you get the same amount).
Wait a second...triple stumper...only someone reading the J! Archive would use the term. Are you on the Jeopardy! message boards? I'm take off every clue.
Actually, I don't like either of their wagers. Jeff's was obvious: if he got it right, he'd win; wrong, he's out of it. Christian and Celeste both had legitimate choices, based on what they thought the other would do. Celeste decided to go big, basically counting on being the only one to get final. Christian decided to go small, opting to win on a triple stumper....
*Reading* the J! Archive?!? I *edit* the J! Archive, thankyewverymuch. :) I haven't been to the message boards for quite a while, and since I don't recognize your name, I assume you arrived after I (Steve McClellan) left.
...But he could safely have risked more, and should have realized that third-place players have a tendency to bet get to first place + $1 on a correct answer. He has no excuse that I can see for not covering at least that. And if Celeste suspected he might bet small, then her only chance is to get it right, meaning she should go all-in. They both could have wagered much better.
Jeff’s made sense because $13100 plus 13100 is $26200 and $15400+ $10801 is 26201. I didn’t understand second place wager though. He should have wagered at least $4,501.
All Jeff had to do was get it right, bet $1, and we'd have our first 3-way non-$0 tie in a tournament.
And if we have something like that people should do a 3 person tiebreaker clue
You legend, waited 7 years to comment the same comment on the same video
jeff would of wagered small in seth wilson style
That sure was an exciting finish. I enjoyed seeing those tournaments when Alex hosted Jeopardy, especially when there were tie breakers.
If I'm not mistaken, she went on to win the whole tournament
It is amazing what choices people will make now that entertainment choices have become more intentional than incidental.
His wager made sense, so did Celeste's. Both counted on the fact that they would need to get it right and that Jeff needed to get it wrong in order to have a chance to advance to the finals. The wager minimized much of the risk in the event they got it wrong, so that if Jeff got it wrong, they still could advance to the finals easily. And you must make your wager in secret and before the clue is revealed, otherwise it completely throws of the fairness of the game.
This is from the second semifinal game of the 2007 Tournament of Champions.
I've never seen this before--sure adds to the drama.
When Jeff wrote down "Ocean's 11," that movie actually came out in 1960.
No, in this case, its a semifinal. You lose, you get $10,000. You win, you move on to the finals of tournament, where you're guaranteed $50,000.
Which would you rather have, a high chance you get $10,000, or a much better chance for a guaranteed $50,000?
she won the Tournament of Champions after winning that semi-final game.
The date was November 13th, 2007 when Celeste won the 2nd semi-final match by beating Christian out after Jeff wrote down an incorrect question.
that's wrong unless i'm mistaken, there was a tie back in 1994 or 1995 in the college championship finals
If you're at the top, and you know the answer, of course you'll bet fully and DOUBLE your earnings.
I rather have money than piss people off.
No, they check the wagers before the clue is revealed to make sure you write a number and nothing else. So you can't do a SNL reference or anything like that.
My comment: Had Jeff bet only one dollar, and got it right; we would've had the first tournament 3-way tie.
Who says you can't? You could if you want to, but that severely hampers your chances at winning.
10 Years Ago!
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I love you comment. very true I can't stop laughing.
@steve470 Between the dark and the daylight ? Our FOURTH-grade class had boys and girls, i REMEMBERED IT FROM 50-PLUS YEARS AGO, AND saw no bias in it.
Tie breaker.
Dude, it was the original movie, not the Clooney remake....
I also meant that their wager made sense to me why they would do it, not that it was the optimal wager.
Actually according to the J! Archive wagering calculator, Celeste should have bet $4,200 or $200. Christian had a multitude of strategies to pick. The wager was sub-optimal, at best, but it was better than an all-in wager, as most people like to do, even in non-crush situations.
It happened in the College Championship semis on 19 May 1997. In that game, the two leaders were tied entering Final, and both risked everything and responded correctly. (Info courtesy j-archive(dot)com)
You should revive all four parts of your Wheel of Fortune appearance, mark them unlisted, and put them in a playlist.
What a comeback for her!
Jeff picked "Ocean's 11" and it really cost him the victory.
Actually, two shorts and a collaboration, plus six previous and 8 1/2 itself, makes it 8 1/2.
Aired my parents 7th anniversary
TEN YEARS AGO!
I agree with the spirit of what you said, but what happens if you opt for the tie, and then that person beats you the next day? I'd feel like a sap.
The College Championship is a tournament.
Big Jeopardy fan - I know a tie is different on a chamionship game, but I don't understand why there aren't more ties. I hate it when the greedy bastards bet $1.00 more rather than opting for the tie, but I love it when they lose. Go for the tie and share the wealth. ( you get the same amount).
if i would have been the leader and got it right, id wager 2 dollars....JUST TO PISS THEM OFF
I means the original Ocean's Eleven filmed in the 60's.
Wait a second...triple stumper...only someone reading the J! Archive would use the term.
Are you on the Jeopardy! message boards? I'm take off every clue.
And what does THAT comment have to do with MY comment? Absolutely NOTHING.
What was the comment?
The Oceans Eleven guys is like. GIVE ME CANCER NOW GOD!!!!
@ConsciousObserver I like the way Alex called Celeste's name. I think he likes her. So do I.
I thought the answer was Super Bowl III.
Actually, I don't like either of their wagers. Jeff's was obvious: if he got it right, he'd win; wrong, he's out of it. Christian and Celeste both had legitimate choices, based on what they thought the other would do. Celeste decided to go big, basically counting on being the only one to get final. Christian decided to go small, opting to win on a triple stumper....
*Reading* the J! Archive?!? I *edit* the J! Archive, thankyewverymuch. :)
I haven't been to the message boards for quite a while, and since I don't recognize your name, I assume you arrived after I (Steve McClellan) left.
That is right.
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the answer was clearly se7en
Air Date Tuesday November 13 2007
That woman who won the tiebreaker question was Celeste DiNucci.
Wow, I didn't know that you couldn't win by default should the other person win. That's similar to the Sudden Death rules on Weakest Link.
You cannot win by default.
how did this get soo many views! wow! interesting stuff! Gotta love Jeopardy! Those are hard questions!
...But he could safely have risked more, and should have realized that third-place players have a tendency to bet get to first place + $1 on a correct answer. He has no excuse that I can see for not covering at least that. And if Celeste suspected he might bet small, then her only chance is to get it right, meaning she should go all-in. They both could have wagered much better.
Jeff’s made sense because $13100 plus 13100 is $26200 and $15400+ $10801 is 26201. I didn’t understand second place wager though. He should have wagered at least $4,501.
i was pissed when this happened
Jeff wrote down Ocean's Eleven.
how does someone direct 1/2 of a film?
Bryce Lozier sequence segment or co direction
Lady godiva?
OCEANS ELEVEN HAHAHA
That’s exactly what came to mind for me, but then again I’m the furthest thing from a film buff.
that tie-breaker category was biased towards women! wtf!
The funny thing is, Celeste wound up winning the Tournament of Champions that year.
savannahautumn89 By sheer dumb luck
Poor Christian
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Quite a gender-neutral question.
because only women know anything about children? omgwtfbbq!
Dumb luck
Stop saying dumb luck.
I don’t think he likes women contestants. I don’t know why.