Speaking of game shows, I wonder which DS characters would perform well on “Jeopardy”?
I could see such well-read DS characters as Elizabeth Stoddard, Professor T. Elliott Stokes and, of course, Barnabas Collins (with all of the reading he probably did on those long nights in the Old House) all succeeding on that venerable TV game show.
Now, as to Willie Loomis, Buzz Hackett, Bruno Hess and Matthew Morgan doing well on “Jeopardy,” that’s a COMPLETELY different situation!
Interesting question, BtB. I agree that the ones you cite as doing well most probably would do well. Though I'm on the fence when it comes to Buzz doing badly - he might honestly surprise when it comes to how much he knows but rarely admits. And of course, it all comes down to what the categories are. Maybe Buzz would be lucky enough to get categories like Vintage Motorcycles and philosophers who believe things like if you feel it, sit it.
But be any of that as it may, DS has often popped up as answers on
Jeopardy - here's a list of some of the topics on the forum that have called attention to that:
DS Jeopardy! Question....er, answer! on tonites show.
Seems to me I remember Dark Shadows being a category at least once on Jeopardy. I definitely remember KLS's book being the high dollar question under the category of "Almanacs" as well as a question on Willie Loomis. ...
Jeopardy Show
Tonight on Jeopardy!
Jeopardy; Voy Forums
More DS on Jeopardy!
On tonight's Jeopardy!
DS on Jeopardy!
Jeopardy!