Ken Jennings Loses on Jeopardy!

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  • Опубліковано 15 бер 2009
  • This is the infamous video of when Ken Jennings record breaking winning streak on Jeopardy! finally ends.
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  • @GenericUserNameHere
    @GenericUserNameHere Рік тому +416

    What’s funny is H&R Block offered to do Ken’s Jeopardy taxes for free after this miss

    • @kdawg7736
      @kdawg7736 Рік тому +12

      Did he accept the offer?

    • @GoldenLight22
      @GoldenLight22 Рік тому +6

      That’s nice of them

    • @thesmithersy
      @thesmithersy 9 місяців тому +35

      And Fedex turned it into an advertisement too. I think the tagline was "The only time Fedex is the wrong answer".

    • @fatsilentbob
      @fatsilentbob 8 місяців тому +9

      Lmao to both companies turning it into an advertisement

    • @A350Airways
      @A350Airways 5 місяців тому

      @@kdawg7736 Personally I'd say H&R Block is very hit-or-miss for people in his situation.

  • @alexcentury2166
    @alexcentury2166 9 років тому +490

    That gasp is priceless.

    • @jessicalillianweinberg4401
      @jessicalillianweinberg4401 5 років тому +28

      I loved that, too. People have commented on how Holzhauer's opponents seem to just give up. I am sure Nancy knew what she was up against, and the look is like, "I can't believe it - I actually beat him!"

    • @Frankie-O
      @Frankie-O Рік тому +2

      😲

    • @chris.twentyeightt
      @chris.twentyeightt 2 місяці тому

      1:04 said it all

  • @DavidHoareLOL
    @DavidHoareLOL 3 роки тому +286

    I like that you'd think he'd be devastated, then Alex says "2 and half million dollars" and he's like "oh yeah I'm fine"

  • @esmokah
    @esmokah Рік тому +182

    So years later, Ken is hosting the show and a contestant flubbed the last answer by writing what is h&r block. Legend.

  • @johnsupernaw7290
    @johnsupernaw7290 Рік тому +274

    I love how the first thing he did was extend his hand and congratulate her.

    • @joshuataylor3550
      @joshuataylor3550 Рік тому +15

      back when we could lose gracefully

    • @Ineddiblehulk
      @Ineddiblehulk Рік тому +1

      Yes, because on the show now it’s all tantrums and sore losers 🙄 ffs do you even think before you type?

    • @alexanderpytko5394
      @alexanderpytko5394 Рік тому +11

      @@joshuataylor3550 Well, when James Holzhauer lost, he gave his defeater a high five. Matt Amodio and Amy Schneider couldn't do a physical congratulation to their defeaters... you know, the social distancing thing.

    • @alexanderpytko5394
      @alexanderpytko5394 Рік тому +2

      This was how the players in the Jeopardy! Masters tournament congratulated each other.

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому +3

      @@alexanderpytko5394they do the high fives now since the social distancing is over

  • @BabbaBooey-dc2pd
    @BabbaBooey-dc2pd 8 років тому +463

    we all had our mouths opened at the dinner table when we watched this

    • @ballerswagbro9k611
      @ballerswagbro9k611 7 років тому +14

      Same here.
      Can you imagine that lady who beat him though?
      She must've pinched herself a hundred time just to be sure.

    • @rangerdanger585
      @rangerdanger585 6 років тому +26

      AnonymousSenpai9000 And she lost on the very next episode too. Such a short lived moment in game show history.

    • @justinm.1
      @justinm.1 6 років тому +18

      Riktus Loremaster usually the "giant killers" only last one day

    • @MatthewNY94
      @MatthewNY94 3 роки тому +14

      Of course you did. How else is the food supposed to get in?

    • @VianoMusicAcademy
      @VianoMusicAcademy 3 роки тому +1

      @@MatthewNY94 haha!

  • @oneeyedman99
    @oneeyedman99 5 років тому +335

    Ken wrote a book about his trivia "career", in which he makes it clear that he did NOT throw the game. He does acknowledge, however, that he was distracted by the media hype surrounding him, and that probably contributed to his loss. He also says the hype distracted Nancy Zerg, and probably contributed to her loss the next day.

    • @masterdoge987
      @masterdoge987 2 роки тому +55

      And I don’t blame her, because defeating a Jeopardy champion who’s won 74 games in a row is not an easy accomplishment

    • @MikhailFederov
      @MikhailFederov Рік тому +6

      Such a waste. The person who beats the GOAT happens to be a nobody losing immediately next game.

    • @danielk9067
      @danielk9067 Рік тому +30

      @@MikhailFederov I wouldn't say that. For someone who appeared on 2 jeopardy episodes almost 20 years ago, she certainly has made a name for herself.

    • @SonicLamb
      @SonicLamb Рік тому +22

      @@MikhailFederov Give her a break. She had a lot on her mind, and tremendous pressure during her second game, that it probably affected her gameplay.

    • @sadbravesfan
      @sadbravesfan Рік тому +1

      @@MikhailFederov cry more snowflake

  • @MegaBrokenstar
    @MegaBrokenstar 11 місяців тому +32

    This was the moment when his path to becoming Jeopardy’s greatest player ended and his path to becoming the perfect new host of the show began.

  • @LifeguardGirl28
    @LifeguardGirl28 14 років тому +256

    Can you imagine how amazing it must feel to go down in history as the person who dethroned Ken Jennings?

    • @sergiozavaleta4521
      @sergiozavaleta4521 7 років тому +29

      LifeguardGirl28 yup and then she went down as the one hit wonder too since she lost the next game and her opponent had twice her score

    • @jessicalillianweinberg4401
      @jessicalillianweinberg4401 5 років тому +28

      @@sergiozavaleta4521 Funny how the people who defeat big champs don't do very well after that game.

    • @1bosstv
      @1bosstv 2 роки тому +2

      @@sergiozavaleta4521 Just like Rebbie Jackson. Known for that 1 song.

    • @baconbap
      @baconbap 2 роки тому

      @@sergiozavaleta4521 I was thinking that she lost the very next game but wasn't sure. Thank you.

    • @jonstefanik9400
      @jonstefanik9400 2 роки тому +7

      How about Ken? He took losing graciously.

  • @Musicrecords10
    @Musicrecords10 7 років тому +170

    Hate it when the original video disables comments

    • @trafficosrs
      @trafficosrs 5 років тому +21

      That's why I'm here lol....responding to a two year old comment...... I have no life..... so how ya doin?

    • @yanivsteltzer8425
      @yanivsteltzer8425 5 років тому +3

      How did he get such an easy question wrong???

    • @IWantToBelieve1
      @IWantToBelieve1 5 років тому +8

      I always dislike those vids and move on. Should probably block the poster as well

    • @lakerboy747
      @lakerboy747 5 років тому +1

      Musicrecords10 there's a reason

    • @timhollis3390
      @timhollis3390 4 роки тому

      I seem to remember UPS being the right answer

  • @rockysocky
    @rockysocky 5 років тому +39

    Apparently people who say he threw the game didn’t watch the episode. Jennings had made poor bets on the daily doubles and he’s not Meryl Streep to hide his disappointment at missing those. She was just in the right place at the right time and to say he threw it really unfairly knocks her victory.

    • @ericsloss4385
      @ericsloss4385 5 років тому +1

      I don't think he threw it. May have been burned out. I wish he would have lost to a better player. She lost the next gm.

    • @chukwudiilozue9171
      @chukwudiilozue9171 3 роки тому +2

      @@ericsloss4385 She said she was too shocked at beating ken to play the next day.

    • @joshuataylor3550
      @joshuataylor3550 Рік тому

      Straight up misogyny

    • @Hallahanify
      @Hallahanify 2 місяці тому

      I don't know that they were poor bets but he got unlucky twice with not knowing the answer

  • @otdtyh
    @otdtyh 5 років тому +58

    The reactions after he lost are just priceless. I remember watching this with my family and doing the same thing lol.

  • @chawan92
    @chawan92 8 років тому +118

    I rarely watch Jeopardy but I consider myself lucky to have watched this episode live.

    • @roaring20spennies
      @roaring20spennies 5 років тому +1

      I was only ten years old when this aired but I remember it fondly! I actually got the answer right because my parents were talking about taxes and H&R Block the day before

    • @joechiodi5529
      @joechiodi5529 2 роки тому

      He’s may get beat now….

  • @MurphyMonster
    @MurphyMonster 8 років тому +235

    The scary thing is...that was just one question. If it was a different question, who knows how long he could have gone for.

    • @keithperkins9871
      @keithperkins9871 6 років тому +11

      MurphyMonster he got it wrong on purpose

    • @logan3645
      @logan3645 6 років тому +8

      BPC yeah he was bored lol

    • @YZ450f24
      @YZ450f24 6 років тому +8

      Almost certain that he knew the answer but intentionally answered the question wrong on purpose because he decided that he was done.

    • @luf4rall
      @luf4rall 5 років тому +9

      @@YZ450f24 he said he wanted to get to 100

    • @Thumper17
      @Thumper17 5 років тому +9

      @James Bond Seasonal Employees, that work seasonal periods. I can see FedEx bringing in a ton of Seasonal Employees for the 4 month period around Christmas.

  • @zachzilla26
    @zachzilla26 5 років тому +29

    "He was defeated by the Evil Emperor Zerg"-My Grandmother when this aired

    • @zottffss
      @zottffss Місяць тому

      STARCRAFT REFERENCE!!

    • @Calvinosaur
      @Calvinosaur 6 днів тому

      @@zottffss No, that's a Toy Story reference.

  • @garyspencer6291
    @garyspencer6291 3 роки тому +40

    All good things must come to an end.Thank you for the memories Alex,you will be missed dearly🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

  • @bluerubyshadow
    @bluerubyshadow 5 років тому +41

    anyone else here after james lost and also cause the original video disabled comments

    • @thesoftparade1990
      @thesoftparade1990 4 роки тому

      Both got unlucky. Ken got both of his daily soubles wrong and James got none in souble Jeopardy and jis first Jeopardy round pick and overall game pick was a daily double so only 1000

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому

      @@thesoftparade1990you can’t spell. You spelled doubles wrong

  • @alexanderpytko5394
    @alexanderpytko5394 2 роки тому +49

    The second longest winning streak so far is 32 wins set by James Holzhauer in 2019. Though he did not even get halfway to tying Ken's winning streak, he came VERY CLOSE to tying/breaking Ken's record of total winnings of $2.52 million but ended up with $2.46 million. Roughly he fell short, $59,000. But made the hall of fame as the new record holder of most amount won in a single of $131,127. The previous record was $77,000 and during his run, James surpassed that amount 15 TIMES! Even if someone surpasses his winning streak, I doubt they'll be able to break his single day record.... unless they have more guts than he did. ;)
    But just like Ken who gave his defeater a hug for winning, James gave his defeater a high five for winning. Good sportsmanship to them both.

    • @rudyiraheta80
      @rudyiraheta80 Рік тому

      how many won 34 wins

    • @liltwizz_07
      @liltwizz_07 Рік тому +2

      This is false. Amy Schneider has 40 wins to have 2nd place, and Matt Amodio has 38 consecutive wins for 3rd.

    • @alexanderpytko5394
      @alexanderpytko5394 Рік тому +5

      I wrote this comment long before those two came on the show even before Alex Trebek passed away.

    • @liltwizz_07
      @liltwizz_07 Рік тому +1

      @@alexanderpytko5394 That makes no sense. It says this comment was posted a year ago. They came on the show 2 years ago.

    • @alexanderpytko5394
      @alexanderpytko5394 Рік тому +4

      @@liltwizz_07 Technically, it hasn't been 2 years since Matt surpassed James' winning streak, yet. Matt didn't surpass James until early fall of 2021 and it's still spring of 2023 so I may have written this comment before then. I'm certain I wrote this BEFORE Matt surpassed James' streak and I watched Matt's ENTIRE run on Jeopardy!.
      (Note: The number of years for a comment does not change until EXACTLY a whole year has passed.)

  • @tracyhernandez7576
    @tracyhernandez7576 10 років тому +41

    I remember that day very well, I wish I should have told Ken Jennings the answer. I was just a teenager around this time, that was the best summer ever!

  • @anajjar456
    @anajjar456 Рік тому +8

    This was insane. Tuning in every night after watching Dragonball Z and this dude was on every night.

  • @Andrea-zo4qy
    @Andrea-zo4qy 5 років тому +59

    Who’s here after James Holzhauer’s loss?

    • @elijahkatic8258
      @elijahkatic8258 5 років тому +1

      Can't believe it

    • @thesoftparade1990
      @thesoftparade1990 4 роки тому +1

      I am tired of the atupid conspiracies that they both threw the games. They got outplayed and unlucky. James got no daily doubles in his final game and Ken got both of his wrong.

    • @maxdavis897
      @maxdavis897 4 роки тому

      thesoftparade1990 check Marists 2nd vid pretty good reasoning there

    • @jackson5116
      @jackson5116 4 роки тому

      @@thesoftparade1990 James hit a Daily Double on the first question of the game which set the tone that the game was going to be different than his past games- no doubling a large amount before Double Jeopardy.

    • @TheRealAwesomePossum
      @TheRealAwesomePossum 4 роки тому

      I'm here because I just wanted to watch it

  • @mediachristiantv7472
    @mediachristiantv7472 3 роки тому +16

    On January 13, 2021 Alex’s “all good things have to come to an end” takes on a whole new meaning, doesn’t it...

    • @KufLMAO
      @KufLMAO 2 роки тому

      He died in November you git

    • @angusm8231
      @angusm8231 2 роки тому +1

      @@KufLMAO Calm down

    • @masterdoge987
      @masterdoge987 2 роки тому +3

      @@KufLMAO yes, but his last episode aired on that day

    • @westsideken
      @westsideken 2 роки тому

      @@KufLMAO You should not open your mouth if you don't know what you're talking about.

    • @KufLMAO
      @KufLMAO 2 роки тому

      @@masterdoge987 ahhh, interesting

  • @OP-oc1rx
    @OP-oc1rx 5 років тому +47

    When Alex Trebek retires they should get Ken to take the place.

    • @h10134h10134
      @h10134h10134 5 років тому +4

      Alex will never retire, he will be made into a clone robot and never die and stay on jeopardy

    • @theSato
      @theSato 5 років тому +2

      honestly, I think Jeopardy should just close down the day that Alex retires/passes away, it's really his show at this point.

    • @roaring20spennies
      @roaring20spennies 5 років тому +2

      Sato Hell no! You can’t cancel such a popular show just because the host dies. Alex would not want that!

    • @theSato
      @theSato 5 років тому

      @@roaring20spennies It might not be what he'd want, but the show would never be the same afterward and it'd just be an insult to his legacy IMO. I'm sure many would agree
      Of course people can have different opinions tho :3

    • @roaring20spennies
      @roaring20spennies 5 років тому

      Sato The Price Is Right survived after Bob retired. I still like it.

  • @krististevens54322
    @krististevens54322 5 років тому +20

    You can only be on top so long and when you're on it, there is only one way to go and that's down. I'll never forget the excitement of watching him play

    • @mikezak8812
      @mikezak8812 2 роки тому +1

      So you checking it out tonight ?

    • @MegaBrokenstar
      @MegaBrokenstar 11 місяців тому

      A function of any kind of competition with a belt-style title. No one keeps the belt forever. Ken is still the greatest, and he was the perfect choice for host.

  • @johncarelli148
    @johncarelli148 2 роки тому +22

    Ken Jennings 74-day run may be the best run for any television show in history. Parents, grandparents, children all watching this man dominate.

  • @xygomorphic44
    @xygomorphic44 9 років тому +163

    The Jeopardy episode that made us watch Jeopardy again.

    • @kevinheatcoat2190
      @kevinheatcoat2190 6 років тому +2

      Ken Fucking Jennings Loses HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA LOL.

    • @LoyalmoonieProductions
      @LoyalmoonieProductions 6 років тому +10

      xygomorphic44 you forgot one thing; because of Ken Jennings' run, Jeopardy! actually BEAT WHEEL OF FORTUNE in the ratings!

    • @MrJgreig72
      @MrJgreig72 6 років тому +2

      I watched them all when he was on.

    • @jessicalillianweinberg4401
      @jessicalillianweinberg4401 5 років тому +2

      @@LoyalmoonieProductions And that is happening again now, thanks to "Jeopardy James."

    • @ThorHC11
      @ThorHC11 2 роки тому +3

      I don't know who "us" is, considering that the stats consistently show that the ratings of the show are at their *highest* during mega champ runs.

  • @gorrow1990
    @gorrow1990 5 років тому +18

    Here bc Holzhauer just lost. I feel like he threw his game too.

    • @ProjectInsight44
      @ProjectInsight44 5 років тому +2

      gor9027 Ken may have thrown this game, but James lost because Emma played an amazing game. Neither got a question wrong, Emma just got the upper hand is all.

    • @mikereiss4216
      @mikereiss4216 5 років тому

      I think Ken threw it and I initially thought James threw it but now I only think Ken did and not James.

    • @CCROGGY
      @CCROGGY 4 роки тому

      He found the first daily double too early and couldn't wager large amounts so early on

  • @JCpatriots
    @JCpatriots 9 років тому +151

    I think he finally had enough lol.

    • @dlh7989
      @dlh7989 8 років тому +22

      +JCpatriots Yeah, he looks like he was ready to leave. Like damn, 75 Jeopardy games in 6 months, I feel like at that point he was just waiting to lose. :P

    • @mahmoudali9795
      @mahmoudali9795 7 років тому +71

      or you can say he was FED up

    • @pizzasubs
      @pizzasubs 7 років тому +4

      If you dont mimd me asking, within those 6 Months, how often did Ken have to come back and do another game, from what it sounded like it was Once a day, or 1game like Monday through Friday, is that Correct?????

    • @loveandhate52
      @loveandhate52 7 років тому +10

      If they filmed it the same as now, they would have filmed multiple episodes a day a few months in advance. he probably would've spent at least a month there then.

    • @kevinheatcoat2190
      @kevinheatcoat2190 6 років тому +1

      Goodbye Ken Jennings I will Miss you HAHA.

  • @TheAbele992
    @TheAbele992 5 років тому +20

    We all know why we're here now...

    • @thesoftparade1990
      @thesoftparade1990 4 роки тому

      And of course both losses had the stupid conspiracies. James wager made since to anyone with an understanding of analytics.

    • @leviwhite3381
      @leviwhite3381 3 роки тому

      Made since?

  • @johnnyballenatl
    @johnnyballenatl 5 років тому +39

    This could be James Holzhauer (if you've been watching lately) next.

    • @finny747
      @finny747 5 років тому +5

      Jonathan Allen, Looks like you were correct😎

    • @kylerutherford
      @kylerutherford 5 років тому

      Jonathan Allen unfortunately he losses

    • @johnnyballenatl
      @johnnyballenatl 5 років тому

      Rideable Sun And, James fell short of dethroning Jennings; as far as games, he was only halfway there at 32.

    • @justinm.1
      @justinm.1 5 років тому +1

      Rideable Sun I think it’s because James wasn’t in the lead going into Final Jeopardy; maybe he would’ve gotten a shocking reaction if he was in the lead but got FJ wrong

  • @zionhyomeify
    @zionhyomeify 3 роки тому +11

    Imagine being in the audience before this aired, and telling people he lost. Nobody would believe you.

  • @Planetkid32
    @Planetkid32 4 місяці тому +2

    Little would we know that Ken would become the future host of Jeopardy after Trebek’s passing.
    RIP Alex Trebek, you will be missed.
    (1940-2020) 😔

  • @fuflang
    @fuflang 7 років тому +56

    So do jeopardy contestants just read encyclopedias or something?

    • @tristannolan85
      @tristannolan85 6 років тому +11

      yes

    • @MrEricblane
      @MrEricblane 6 років тому +32

      Actually, Jeopardy contestants are the ones who write the encyclopedias.

  • @twobit211
    @twobit211 3 роки тому +4

    now watch final jeopardy! for tuesday, january 19th, 2021. thank me later

  • @cossacks1232
    @cossacks1232 7 років тому +9

    Ironic that H and R block does TAXES. What a way to go

  • @saulchapnick1566
    @saulchapnick1566 2 роки тому +3

    First time ever watching this. He was quite a gentleman and class act.

    • @Frankie-O
      @Frankie-O Рік тому +2

      Ken Jennings is a class act and gentleman.

  • @jimringomartin
    @jimringomartin 11 місяців тому +1

    I was so happy to meet Alex on the TCM cruise. He was so gracious and really really funny.

  • @KnowledgeKnockoutQuiz
    @KnowledgeKnockoutQuiz 9 років тому +67

    Probably the worst possible answer. Mail couriers are always busy.

    • @alexsaab8089
      @alexsaab8089 7 років тому +10

      EPIC MOMENTS Sure but Fedex and UPS always hire a ton of seasonal people a couple of monthes before christmas.

    • @TheKYLEdavid
      @TheKYLEdavid 7 років тому +19

      But the question says "White Collar workers". The carriers are not White Collars.

    • @alexsaab8089
      @alexsaab8089 7 років тому

      Ernie True

    • @FieryRedmond
      @FieryRedmond 6 років тому +1

      I would've thought it was either Google or Microsoft

    • @MrJgreig72
      @MrJgreig72 6 років тому +4

      I bet he lost on purpose.

  • @theeye2661
    @theeye2661 6 років тому +1

    Aird November 30, 2004 around the time when we were all getting ready for Christmas

  • @roberthanson6156
    @roberthanson6156 Рік тому +3

    And he’s the most winningest game show contestant of all time

  • @MrMatteNWk
    @MrMatteNWk Рік тому +1

    I like the Unnecessary Censorship version: "His final response was... ****** you." (audience gasp & "oh!")

  • @meathead776
    @meathead776 6 років тому +3

    I remember I was seven when Ken Jennings had his historic streak. I remember crying the night got beat

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому +1

      I would feel the same way. Ken Jennings makes Jeopardy watchable.

  • @brodie2005thegamer
    @brodie2005thegamer 3 роки тому +8

    Who's here after Alex's death?

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому

      I am. Ken Jennings is a great replacement for Alex

    • @brodie2005thegamer
      @brodie2005thegamer 10 місяців тому

      @@fable9159 I agree

  • @obinnanwakwue5735
    @obinnanwakwue5735 5 років тому +12

    Who's here after James Holzhauer lost?

  • @brianhum8765
    @brianhum8765 10 років тому +21

    Wouldn't be surprised if they somehow convinced him to throw this one (maybe involved large pay off or something). People who do taxes or other seasonal work would be an AVERAGE person's first guess. Who would logically guess mail (literally every American knows mail is distributed year round)

    • @frankiel3767
      @frankiel3767 7 років тому +2

      It actually makes sense. Obviously Fedex sends more packages near the end of the year for Christmas than in the rest of the year

    • @TheKYLEdavid
      @TheKYLEdavid 7 років тому +6

      But the question says "White Collar workers". The carriers are not White Collars.

    • @littleuzi2775
      @littleuzi2775 5 років тому +1

      You're bound to make a mistake after getting it right so many times.

    • @frankiel3767
      @frankiel3767 5 років тому

      Little Uzi that’s exactly what happened in this game. Ken got the Daily Double wrong so his lead wasn’t as big as it could have been over Nancy.

    • @TPainWhatitDo
      @TPainWhatitDo 2 роки тому

      @@frankiel3767 Christmas shopping happens over 1 to 2 months but taxes happen over 4 months

  • @joshuathewelder24
    @joshuathewelder24 5 років тому +6

    I remember this episode! I was in shock when Ken lost

    • @jessicalillianweinberg4401
      @jessicalillianweinberg4401 5 років тому

      I loved that Nancy showed how surprised SHE was. People were probably saying Ken was undefeatable at that point, as they are now saying about Holzhauer.

  • @DeborahRobinson-ov1nh
    @DeborahRobinson-ov1nh Рік тому +2

    Ken Jennings is now a permanent host after Alex Trebek on Jeopardy!

  • @anonymoushuman8443
    @anonymoushuman8443 5 років тому +6

    That lady looks like she time traveled straight from the 1960s.

  • @TangibleReads
    @TangibleReads Рік тому +1

    makes ya tear up

  • @LunchableSandwich
    @LunchableSandwich 6 років тому +16

    He got zerg rushed. LUL

  • @cagedtigersteve
    @cagedtigersteve Рік тому

    I remember watching this an crying. I had watched it intensely the last month or so....and heard the leak on the radio driving home that he lost and was still shocked.

  • @dab7271
    @dab7271 2 місяці тому

    Alex, may he rest in peace, was right about the applause from the audience. It was not only to congratulate Nancy for her win against Ken, but also to congratulate Ken for all of his great work…it was a fitting tribute to both of them!

  • @BM-ef2ph
    @BM-ef2ph 7 років тому +8

    Mad TV brought me here

  • @alexanderpytko5394
    @alexanderpytko5394 7 років тому +49

    Can anyone break Ken Jennings' record of 74 straight wins? So far, NO.

    • @cossacks1232
      @cossacks1232 7 років тому +12

      it will probably never happen

    • @alexanderpytko5394
      @alexanderpytko5394 7 років тому +12

      Matthew Bunker Yeah, the second longest winning streak is only 20 straight wins. You gotta admit, Ken Jennings set the bar VERY HIGH!

    • @kevinheatcoat2190
      @kevinheatcoat2190 6 років тому

      What is Fuck You HAHA.

    • @justinm.1
      @justinm.1 5 років тому +4

      Imagine if that happened in the upcoming Season 35 😜 jk

    • @italiancalciosupporter8197
      @italiancalciosupporter8197 5 років тому +11

      James Holzhauer is doing good

  • @IWantToMature85
    @IWantToMature85 5 років тому +12

    Noooooooo, James, why?

  • @phishfearme2
    @phishfearme2 5 років тому +5

    cool items:
    - HR Block gave Jennings lifetime tax consulting and performance
    - Nancy Zerg lost the very next show

    • @ProjectInsight44
      @ProjectInsight44 5 років тому

      phishfearme2 I wonder how Emma’s gonna do tomorrow, with her beating James and all

    • @phishfearme2
      @phishfearme2 5 років тому

      @@ProjectInsight44hey! she won for a second day! she won the James game because she got both daily doubles keeping James from racking up lots - and the guy who came in second that day took enough away from James that he made a difference also

  • @bigblue9996
    @bigblue9996 7 років тому +13

    Ken averaged $33,636 a game during his 75-game run.

    • @treveyonhendersonenthuiast1379
      @treveyonhendersonenthuiast1379 5 років тому +7

      bigblue999 James Holzhauer is averaging $70,000 a game

    • @oneeyedman99
      @oneeyedman99 5 років тому +5

      @@treveyonhendersonenthuiast1379 Ken recently tweeted that he feels he doesn't get enough credit for helping the show with its prize budget, by keeping his wagers small.

    • @prennt57g99
      @prennt57g99 5 років тому +6

      Dank_MEMES James eats $33,636 for breakfast

    • @neurodivergentautie
      @neurodivergentautie 4 роки тому

      bigblue999 James Averaged $75,000 a night

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому

      I thought he was going to do it until the librarian ruined it

  • @shaneinkster8872
    @shaneinkster8872 7 років тому +2

    I remember this I was in high school when this happened

  • @annthrockmorton1517
    @annthrockmorton1517 Рік тому +2

    Having worked for H&R Block, I got this answer that night when I watched.
    I was stunned to see I had beat Ken. . .well, on that one answer, anyway! 😉

  • @oneeyedman99
    @oneeyedman99 5 років тому +5

    The two daily doubles in double jeopardy that day were really hard. I wonder if the showrunners did that on purpose, to make it more difficult for the leader to run away with the game.

  • @mcomiskey7
    @mcomiskey7 3 роки тому +1

    Rest In Power, Alex.

  • @andysorensen1737
    @andysorensen1737 2 місяці тому

    My mom has been in the tax industry for decades so watching this live H&R was the natural answer for me. I could kinda see where Ken was coming at with Fed Ex, but to get the question that tripped Ken is a weird flex I’m willing to embrace.

  • @alexanderpytko5394
    @alexanderpytko5394 7 років тому +40

    This was only a year after Jeopardy! abolished the rule that you can't return anymore than 5 times.

    • @jessenavarrete2083
      @jessenavarrete2083 6 років тому

      That rule should have been kept. No one else had a chance during that time.

    • @sethduggins447
      @sethduggins447 6 років тому +19

      Jesse Navarrete That's a terrible rule

    • @Ckdude100
      @Ckdude100 6 років тому +8

      And the second longest streak after Ken was only 20 wins lol

    • @poshko4144
      @poshko4144 6 років тому +8

      Extremely stupid rule. Ken Jennings was great entertainment and undoubtedly great for ratings.

    • @RokkyB
      @RokkyB 5 років тому

      Alexander Edward Pytko sure about that?

  • @DeAngeloStevens
    @DeAngeloStevens 3 роки тому

    It was all over my School in Birmingham, Alabama. Huffman High School my Freshmen Year I heard all the rumors all day.

  • @paulvoorhies8821
    @paulvoorhies8821 2 роки тому +2

    And that was a relatively easy final question too.

  • @MikeyMoves2
    @MikeyMoves2 7 років тому +10

    In this episode he got 2 daily doubles wrong.

    • @ericsloss4385
      @ericsloss4385 5 років тому

      Interesting. I don't remember that.

    • @medmac2112
      @medmac2112 Рік тому

      @@ericsloss4385 Full episode! ua-cam.com/video/9kohIVwbO98/v-deo.html

  • @leonoranicolaysen2784
    @leonoranicolaysen2784 2 роки тому +2

    I cried.

  • @stevekay1925
    @stevekay1925 Рік тому

    This was my favorite set. I call it the Ken Jennings set. Although it looks like a desert

  • @alexanderpytko5394
    @alexanderpytko5394 7 років тому +7

    I would've really liked there to have been a special episode of "The Chase" where Ken Jennings would be a contestant and take on The Beast. I'm very sure The Beast would've loved to take on Ken Jennings.

    • @lukereilly9844
      @lukereilly9844 4 роки тому

      The Beast isn't even the best chaser. The Governess would be a better fight.

    • @chukwudiilozue9171
      @chukwudiilozue9171 3 роки тому +1

      You got close: Ken is now a chaser.

    • @alexanderpytko5394
      @alexanderpytko5394 3 роки тому +1

      @@chukwudiilozue9171 So are Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer. All historic Jeopardy champions.

    • @MoneyPlaysEveryDay
      @MoneyPlaysEveryDay 2 роки тому +1

      lol both of them are chasers now.

  • @bellabliss1860
    @bellabliss1860 6 років тому +1

    This episode gives me PTSD to this day.

  • @anthonyruggiero1988
    @anthonyruggiero1988 13 днів тому

    You know the producers were like "well... there goes our ratings"

  • @EdwardCurrent
    @EdwardCurrent Місяць тому +1

    I've always felt he threw that last game. The clue wasn't that difficult, especially for the GOAT that he is.

  • @klausweasley
    @klausweasley 11 днів тому

    Ken has said the saddest part of his loss was having to say goodbye to the crew whom he gotten to know and be friends with.

  • @mikehancho2082
    @mikehancho2082 17 днів тому

    This always blew me away because it seems like such an easy answer. It’s the only major corporation that works seasonally and tax season is 4 months.

  • @alexmcintyre8229
    @alexmcintyre8229 2 місяці тому

    Some of those cheers are obviously from the contestants who are about to go on for the taping of their show & they now realize that their path to victory has gotten a lot easier. I just wonder what the other contestants were thinking when Ken lost: “darn I won’t be the person who beats Ken, but my path to victory seems a lot easier now.”

  • @PrinceTrexus
    @PrinceTrexus Рік тому +2

    Never heard the audience gasp that loudly before lol

  • @jonathanhamiltonjrbigjohn2409
    @jonathanhamiltonjrbigjohn2409 Рік тому +2

    I remember seeing this the next day on the news and it was shocking

    • @Frankie-O
      @Frankie-O Рік тому

      😲

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому

      The promo of the episode spoiled it and it was spoiled everywhere he was going to lose his 75th game

    • @fornitegood122jr6
      @fornitegood122jr6 9 місяців тому

      ​@@fable9159I told you so

  • @willtalk19
    @willtalk19 5 років тому +1

    The lectern on the far right is the same one that Todd Nacey stood at in 2002.

  • @zanemarte9877
    @zanemarte9877 3 роки тому

    Now he is going to be a producer on the show starting on September 14 2020.

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому

      And he is now the host

  • @manpower386ify
    @manpower386ify 2 місяці тому

    Ken took this loss like a pro. Good for you, sir!

  • @demetrioalbidrez684
    @demetrioalbidrez684 Рік тому

    It proofs we are imperfect in this world we live in !!

  • @castielmaverickwentworth82074
    @castielmaverickwentworth82074 Місяць тому

    Ken was adorable ❤then and is still adorable now!!

  • @mentalillness1574
    @mentalillness1574 5 років тому +13

    Here cause James lost after winning 32 games

  • @Ally_Rayne6
    @Ally_Rayne6 5 років тому +1

    I remember watching this when it aired.. I was mind blown that Ken lost

  • @DevenPowerswafflesdot
    @DevenPowerswafflesdot 3 роки тому +1

    According to the subtitles, Alex called her, “Our new Japanese.”

  • @cody0126a
    @cody0126a 8 років тому

    Alex looked relieved lol.

  • @iamjohnporter67
    @iamjohnporter67 Рік тому

    A streak cannot go on for long.

  • @PhoenixEchoesAudio
    @PhoenixEchoesAudio 5 місяців тому

    I cant believe this happened so long ago

  • @jlwebster9
    @jlwebster9 5 місяців тому

    She's the only player to go undefeated against Ken Jennings

  • @roberthanson6156
    @roberthanson6156 Рік тому +1

    That Ken Jennings run was insane just recently the first trans woman made it to 30+ days

  • @GamingFanactic911
    @GamingFanactic911 5 років тому

    I have a feeling James will not be able to experience this until he tops Ken Jennings. James is averaging nearly twice the amount Ken was doing in a single day and he's doing it constantly

  • @Eric-469
    @Eric-469 2 роки тому

    Only 20ish years ago but it looks like is was filmed in the early 90s lol

  • @barrys4922
    @barrys4922 2 роки тому +1

    I was not surprised that he eventually lost, but I was surprised that he missed such an obvious answer.

  • @matthewshortle5274
    @matthewshortle5274 5 років тому +9

    I'm here after James Holzhauer lost to Emma Boettcher like everyone else.

  • @justinm.1
    @justinm.1 7 років тому +41

    I hope Nancy realized that Ken let her win

    • @mikereiss4216
      @mikereiss4216 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, it seems unlikely he wouldn't know this one.

    • @fornitegood122jr6
      @fornitegood122jr6 9 місяців тому

      ​@@mikereiss4216great job Nancy

  • @anesaraguhbeer6307
    @anesaraguhbeer6307 6 років тому +1

    he's a boss!

    • @Frankie-O
      @Frankie-O Рік тому

      Ken Jennings is the syndicated version boss! Mayim Bialik is the primetime version boss.

  • @jamesleopard8518
    @jamesleopard8518 5 років тому

    When was this Jeopardy episode aired?

  • @lakerboy747
    @lakerboy747 5 років тому +3

    The chicks seem to take down the Giants every time lol
    She'll go down in American history
    Well done

    • @justinm.1
      @justinm.1 5 років тому +1

      Moço Ganzo
      except Matt Jackson

    • @fable9159
      @fable9159 10 місяців тому

      @@justinm.1and Matt Amodio Amy Schneider and Cris Pannullo as well

  • @nunyabiznez6381
    @nunyabiznez6381 2 роки тому +1

    The thing was I think he didn't pay attention to the phrase "white collar." He focused on the "four months." Clearly he was thinking of the Christmas shopping season. To me, H&R Block was the obvious answer because it fulfills both parts of the clue perfectly. Were I to think of the Christmas season I would have also thought of UPS and for the delivery purposes, that would really be Mid October to mid December and that comes to two months. But under pressure with seconds to come up with an answer I can see why he might have been distracted and came up with the wrong answer.

  • @smashfanatic
    @smashfanatic 5 років тому +2

    Looks like Ken got Zerg rushed.