Daily analysis, Thursday, June 26

“Jeop-ar-dy! Jeop-ar-dy!” the crowd chanted, as Jeopardy! put in a middling effort en route to a loss to Wheel of Fortune. But it was ok, as Family Feud beat Millionaire in the other match-up.

Not giving me too much to work with tonight, but I’m fine with that.

Jennifer Blanton: 19,300
Ari Voukydis: 8,800
Patti Youngblood: 3,000

The Final Jeopardy! category: SCIENCE & INDUSTRY

Double lock

Jennifer can risk up to $1,700 of her winnings.

Ari can wager up to 2,800.

What actually happened

One comment: why didn’t Jennifer hunt that Daily Double toward the end of the first round? That almost came back to haunt her — who knows whether Ari knew the correct response?

The Final Jeopardy! clue for June 26, 2014 (SCIENCE & INDUSTRY):

IN 1891 THIS EUROPEAN SAID, “PERHAPS MY FACTORIES WILL PUT AN END TO WAR SOONER THAN YOUR CONGRESSES”

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