Wednesday, February 24, 2021

[Pretty Poems] Jeopardy


#121


Now welcome the host, Alex Trebek
Podium display check, buzzer check
Three contestants line up, all ready
Come on now, let's play Jeopardy!

We're used to answering questions
Has been that way ever since
Here we're given answers as clues
Your response should be a query, else you lose

Regular clues in Jeopardy, then Double Jeopardy
Daily doubles are hidden so choose cleverly
Contestants stand behind their lectern
In Final Jeopardy you may see the tables turn

Some folks seem to remain unbeaten
Next day's show weclomes the returning champion
Most clues are read out by Alex, some by Sarah and Jimmy too
If Alex can't travel for a video question, he says "Here's Kelly with the clue"

Topics range across history and popular culture
Arts, science, current events and literature
Clues also feature languages and puns
Shared themes are common, wordplay there'll be tons

Merv Griffin's brainchild, 52 years on air
Only a handful are chosen, how do you fare?
I've binge watched the show several times
I'll end the poem 'cause I'm out of rhymes!


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