Another Friday, another Jeopardy! champ crowned. This time, it’s news researcher Susan Beachy, who emerged victorious with a final score of $9,300, conquering categories like “Such a ‘Fox’!” and “Caught Snacking” (though, let’s be real, who hasn’t been there?).
Returning champ Laurel Day, with prior winnings of $18,801, seemed destined for another win but stumbled on a Daily Double about the Anti-Masonic Party (a history lesson for us all). Diplomatic security special agent Nick Peitrowicz, despite an early surge and a successful reversal of a ruling on an $800 clue, couldn’t maintain the momentum.
The Final Jeopardy! category, “World Airports,” hinted at something straightforward. The clue, however, swerved into classic film territory: “This city’s international airport opened in 1942, just in time to be the destination of a flight at the end of a movie.” The answer? Lisbon, the final destination in Casablanca. A clever twist, perhaps, but one that stumped all three contestants. Susan’s conservative wager of $2,500 proved just enough to secure the win, leaving Nick and Laurel to ponder their missed opportunity.
A minor, yet amusing, misstep occurred when all three contestants failed to identify 78 rpm as the correct speed for antique records. A generational gap, perhaps? Or maybe just a collective brain freeze. Either way, it served as a reminder that even the brightest minds can have an off day.
Susan’s wagering strategy in Final Jeopardy! might have raised a few eyebrows. While a larger bet could have ensured a runaway victory, her $2,500 wager, falling short of covering double Nick’s score, opened a small window for a Nick comeback (had he answered correctly). A smaller bet of less than $1000 might have been more strategic for her to secure the win with minimal risk.
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