Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Jeopardy Clue of the Day for August 17th

Jeopardy Logo/Clue of the Day

Today’s Jeopardy (College Championship) Clue of the Day:

The $200 clue from the Jeopardy round category SWEET STUFF

“JOSEF DELAROSE LASCAUX INTRODUCED THIS CONFECTION, AKA SPUN SUGAR, AT HIS DENTAL PRACTICE”

Answer:

“WHAT IS COTTON CANDY?”

Oh sure, you know Josef, he has that brother, Gustav, with the tire shop that invented the spike strip. And I believe they’re related to Helga, a second cousin on their mothers side. Helga, she’s the divorce lawyer who popularized prostitution.

Bonus Jeopardy (College Championship) Clue of the Day:

From the Final Jeopardy round category WORD ORIGINS

“BEFORE ITS USE IN JOURNALISM, IT MEANT A BOUNDARY BEYOND WHICH STRAYING PRISONERS WOULD BE SHOT”

Answer:

“WHAT IS A DEADLINE?”

Maybe I’m being nitpicky here, but wouldn’t it have been easier to simply, oh, I don’t know, put up a fence?

On second thought, simpler yes, but probably nowhere near as entertaining.

- Lenny

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