Daily analysis, Wednesday, May 28

Stick around after today’s video – you never know what’ll happen!

Julia did exactly what she needed to do on what might have been The Penultimate Wager – fronting enough to get her to at least double Manuel’s score. Manuel had no excuse not to buzz in on the last clue, since he had nothing to lose.

Julia Collins: 18,900
Manuel Bermúdez: 9,400
Maggie Davis: 0,800

The Final Jeopardy! category: OPERA

Nothing much to see here, once again.

Basic strategy

Julia can wager up to 100.

Manuel can wager up to 7,800.

Julia goes for #19 tomorrow, which would tie her with David Madden for second all-time in wins!

The Final Jeopardy! clue for May 28, 2014 (OPERA):

IN A BIT OF FORESHADOWING, THE TITLE CHARACTER’S DAD HAS COMMITTED SUICIDE BEFORE THE ACTION OF THIS 1904 OPERA

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