We love seeing gaming-related stuff appear on TV shows, mostly because it's hilarious when people get something wrong which is obvious to us. Remember when a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant didn't know whether Jigglypuff or Frodo was a Pokémon? Brilliant.
Thankfully, then, it happened again earlier this week, with Pokémon being a category on US quiz show, Jeopardy!. The franchise actually had something of a takeover going on - these category names are fantastic.
As it happens, the contestants didn't do well enough to reach the $1,000 clue, but the show did give us the chance to see a handful of Poké-questions. See if you would have known the $200, $400, $600, and $800 answers (thanks, GameSpot):
Feel free to throw your answers in the comments below. We imagine plenty of you will do pretty well here.
And hey, at least these questions are all actually correct, unlike Jeopardy's recent Tetris incident.
[source gamespot.com]
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Why are they referred to as point questions in this article?
I don’t know the first one.
The second one is pokemon GO
Than evolving
Than trainer.
I don't live in the US so the first is a total guess! But i'm hoping most Nintendolife readers would cope with these
Now I believe I'm living in the 21st century.
1. Macy's parade? I assume.
2. GO
3. Evolution
4. Trainer
These questions were obviously not aimed at actual Pokémon fans, but I guess parents or spouses (of fans) who may only the vaguest familiarity with the brand.
Ubisoft's Jeopardy on Switch has a category called "Sounds Like A Pokémon". The topic was confusing seeing as it had nothing to do with Pokémon, and I can't recall what the theme was, per se (it probably had something to do with botanical/scientific names of things as opposed to their common-use names).
The correct awnser is: a Jigglypuff seen from above
@hogo_ @darkswabber You're all wrong I'm afraid as you did not answer in the form of a question. Jeopardy is a weird show. I'm surprised it's still going to be honest.
But i honestly hope this didnt become a "Dankey Kang" or "Princess Zordol" moment.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
What is Pokémon Go?
What is Evolution?
What is a Pokémon Trainer?
1) yes (I guess....)
2) Pokémon go
3) evolution
4) trainer
Shouldn’t Jepardy answers be in form of a question for example... I British so sorry if I mess up
1 what is thanksgiving day parade
2 what is Pokemon go
3 what is evolution
4 what is a trainer
I think that’s right 🤔
I'm not a huge fan and I got them all.....get it!😉
Is Alex still the host? I know he said his cancer has taken a turn for the worse...
Also, even for someone in the know in regards to pokemon, Jeopardy's official account referencing Abby, Jay Leno, and Bird Jesus is a pretty deep cut.
1. Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (not that I ever watch it)
2. Pokémon GO
3. Evolution
4. Trainer
Oh wow those category names
1 It's Kohl's thanksgiving parade not Macy's. My sister had it on. Only reason I know
@Radbot42 ... no it isn't.
I wish I was watching jeproday that day.
I got em all except the first. I just don't live in the US ( or at least I'll use that as an excuse)
You non-Americans ever see A Miracle on 34th Street? Or is that also just an American think?
@patbacknitro18 Forgot about that until now! Thanks for reminding me xD
macys day parade, pokemon go, evolutions and trainers
@Ooccoo_Jr Of course it's still going. It's the best game show on TV!
@Doctor_Pancakes He is for now. We'll see how long he holds on...
@SuperGhirahim64 That's the thing: they don't ask questions. The gimmick is that they provide the answers, and you provide the questions.
Anyone find out what the J!6 clue is for the category?
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