<p>That makes sense Lergnom. I always wondered why there is such incessant button pushing but no one is able to buzz in. I think the criticism may have come from him interrupting during daily doubles. Still am not sure if that is rude though since the clock is ticking and a goal is to clear the board.</p>
<p>Arthur Chu gets away with making small bets on DDs because he is usually leading at the time.</p>
<p>I can see why someone would make a small bet if they were leading or if it was early in the game, but except in some very unusual circumstances, I agree with VeryHappy that it makes no sense, especially late in the game, to fail to bet enough to take the lead. There is no point in preserving your money and coasting to a safe second-place finish. Only the champion wins; finishing in second place = losing. If you are behind and you hit a DD in the DJ round, BET ENOUGH TO TAKE THE LEAD!! </p>
<p>I hate to say it (and there are many exceptions in both directions) but the overall trend is for women to be the more timid ones when it comes to making big DD and FJ wagers. Again there have been many exceptions over the years, but the clear trend is that men are more likely to boldly bet everything in a desperate attempt to catch up and take the lead, and either win or die by their big bet. Women are often more likely to try to conserve the amount they already have rather than than risk it all on one throw. </p>
<p>Alex and other Jeopardy officials have made public comments on this trend many times over the years, partly in an effort to encourage more women players to be bolder. They love having diversity on the show and want more women champions. And weak betting strategies are not going to help make this happen.</p>
<p>Is Chu back on Jeopardy this week, starting February 17? I need to put it on TiVo so I can see it. Husband’s childhood friend was on Jeopardy, got second place, and his college friend has tried over and over to get on, but only made it to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, though didn’t make it to the center seat.</p>
<p>This week is the 2nd week of the college tournament, so Chu will be back on the 24th.</p>
<p>coureur, I have noticed the exact same thing about the women. They just don’t bet enough. The only way to win the game is to come in first, and most of the women seem to only see the downside of a big bet, not the upside.</p>
<p>I enjoyed Ken Jennings article on him. And I haven’t watched for a long time, but after hearing the fuss have enjoyed tuning to the laste 2 weeks for College tournament and look forward to next week.</p>
<p>Interesting data analysis: Someone should compare men’s bets versus women’s bets on Jeopardy.</p>
<p>Arthur Chu is a fierce competitor. His style of play is entertaining to watch. Leading with $6000 and gambling with a true Daily Double?!? </p>
<p>@MommaJ, do you think he has since had a makeover? He seems presentable enough to me.</p>
<p>Saw him today and he was awesome! Only criticisms could be that he is too smart, too fast, and keeps everyone on their toes by skipping around the board! </p>
<p>I think he’s amazing. I feel bad for his competitors, who really don’t stand a chance. I wonder how much $$$ he’ll have by the time he leaves.</p>
<p>An analysis on how to bet in Final Jeopardy. </p>
<p><a href=“How to bet, and not to bet, in Jeopardy! | Sportsgeekonomics”>http://sportsgeekonomics.■■■■■■■■■■/post/40235221539/how-to-bet-and-not-to-bet-in-jeopardy</a> </p>
<p>I don’t get why Chu bets to tie in FG either, but since it hasn’t hurt him so far who am I to say. </p>
<p>Could this controversy actually be all about marketing?</p>
<p>I don’t watch Jeopardy because it is boring and annoying. (Only the SNL version is entertaining). After hearing about this Chu guy, I want to watch the show to see how well the most hated man in America does. </p>
<p>I think he’s great and it’s very entertaining to watch him. One of my Ds has been on Jeopardy and was bold with her betting strategy, which apparently is unusual for women. She did well and had a terrific time. One of her law school profs has also been on. To make it to the point of actually appearing on the show is quite the feat. It always makes me sad for the contestants who make it that far and then end up not doing very well.</p>
<p>DH and I knew a woman 35 or so years ago who had been on. She was extremely smart but got caught on the Final Jeopardy question, which required that you pick the state capital starting with C that was the first alphabetically. Sure, I could do that in 30 seconds . . . not.</p>
<p>I definitely admire all the contestants, especially since I am so impressed with myself when I am able to answer just a handful of questions in the comfort of my home. Chu seems like such a natural at this game format. Hard to believe that he was almost passed over as a contestant.</p>
<p>Enjoyed this article from a Swarthmore alum:
<a href=“http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/02/24/arthur-chu-revenge-of-a-very-different-nerd/”>http://www2.macleans.ca/2014/02/24/arthur-chu-revenge-of-a-very-different-nerd/</a></p>