Civ and Sid Make Jeopardy!

Falconius · December 11, 2003, 20:42

While watching Jeopardy tonight, one of the categories was "I-I-I-I", where all the answers contained four I's. One of the questions was something like "Sid Meier's popular computer game". Of course, I shouted the answer at the top of my lungs, "CIVILIZATION!!!!!"

Then I heard my neighbor shout, "You didn't say 'What is'!!!"

You know you've really made it when you make a Jeopardy question. Way to go, Sid!

Sarxis · December 11, 2003, 20:45

I never answer in the form of a question at home.

And you don't have to in single Jeopardy anyway.

mrmitchell · December 11, 2003, 23:12

What is You're a Dork?

j/k

Good news for Cid Maiyer.

Now, if Apolyton could make it into Jeapordy...

vmxa1 · December 12, 2003, 04:13

That would freak out some wathcing with you if they never heard of the game. Years back my brother in law was over watching some pretending jeopardy game. It asked who is the father of the 44 mag and I blurted out the name. He freaked out, but I had just read that in a mag a few days before.
I could see your answer flooring a non gamer.

mrboo123 · December 12, 2003, 08:37

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Originally posted by Falconius
While watching Jeopardy tonight, one of the categories was "I-I-I-I", where all the answers contained four I's. One of the questions was something like "Sid Meier's popular computer game". Of course, I shouted the answer at the top of my lungs, "CIVILIZATION!!!!!"

Then I heard my neighbor shout, "You didn't say 'What is'!!!"

You know you've really made it when you make a Jeopardy question. Way to go, Sid!

I seen it too! I think the question was "Sid Meier's popular computer game were you have to build an emipre to stand the "test of time."

And the person got it right too!

Falconius · December 12, 2003, 15:16

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Originally posted by 123john321
And the person got it right too!

Yeah, and most surprising is that it was the girl that got it right! Not to sound sexist, but let's face it, Civ isn't exactly a chick-magnet. She probably knew it because her husband/boyfriend ignores her when he's playing it!

asleepathewheel · December 12, 2003, 15:37

Good pub.

Boris Godunov · December 12, 2003, 21:37

That's awesome!

My high school English teacher was on Jeopardy! last season. We were so proud!

Boris Godunov · December 13, 2003, 00:04

Note to Frozzy: The news blurb is incorrect. Jeopardy! gives the answers, and the contestants provide the question. So it would have been something like this:

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"Sid Meier's popular computer game where you build an empire to stand the test of time."

"What is 'Civilization'?"

Catt · December 13, 2003, 00:13

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Originally posted by Falconius

Not to sound sexist, but let's face it, Civ isn't exactly a chick-magnet. She probably knew it because her husband/boyfriend ignores her when he's playing it!

Catt

Nubclear · December 13, 2003, 00:19

Shouldn't this be in the GENERAL CIVILIZATION DISCUSSION?

Shogun Gunner · December 13, 2003, 00:24

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Originally posted by Falconius

Yeah, and most surprising is that it was the girl that got it right! Not to sound sexist, but let's face it, Civ isn't exactly a chick-magnet. She probably knew it because her husband/boyfriend ignores her when he's playing it!

You are so right on about this!!!

My wife was telling some of our friends in the neighborhood how much she hates me playing Civ all the time. My buddy next door told me a paraphrased conversation as his wife relayed it to him.

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My wife:

"I wish I never bought that stupid Civ game for him...all he does is stay up late and play it!"

Neighbor's wife: "What is Civ?"

My wife:

"It short for Civilization. Its a strategy game for the PC where you lead a tribe from the ancient times all the way up to the modern time. You can build cities, military units, city improvements. The most important part is that there is no 'free lunch'. The game is full of trade-offs regarding money, science and luxuries.

Neighbor's wife: Obviously you played this game before.

My wife:

No way! Its stupid and boring. The game takes too long, I mean you have go through the ancient era which was like the bronze era...then iron era...copper era is in there somewhere. You go all the way to the modern era building computers, stealth planes, even nuclear weapons! Who wants to pretend to build weapons of mass destruction?

Neighbor's wife: You couldn't possibly know so much about this game without playing it. You can tell me the truth, you must play it with him?

My wife: (look of disgust on face

) Forget it. I wish I didn't bring it up. I hate Sid Meier.

Neighbor's wife: Who?

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My buddy and I were cracking up when he told me this.

I have a feeling my wife could get a Civilization question on Jeopardy right despite never playing the game. Couldn't agree with your comment more, Falconius!

Vince278 · December 13, 2003, 04:37

It was once said that Microprose contributed greatly to the increase in the divorce rate. I wonder if there were any statistical increases coinciding with game releases?

alva · December 13, 2003, 05:56

@ Falconius and Shogun

Puma · December 13, 2003, 07:08

ROFL! Oh man.

The Emperor Fabulous · December 13, 2003, 22:38

Why does it say on the front page that it was worth $1,200? Was it a daily double?

badams52 · December 14, 2003, 00:22

I believe Jeopardy recently increased the amounts of their clues.

Kuciwalker · December 14, 2003, 00:53

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Originally posted by mrmitchell
What is You're a Dork?

j/k

Good news for Cid Maiyer.

Now, if Apolyton could make it into Jeapordy...

I hope this happens

Vince278 · December 14, 2003, 00:54

I liked Jeopardy more back in the 60's when it started.

Sarxis · December 14, 2003, 00:55

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Originally posted by Falconius
She probably knew it because her husband/boyfriend ignores her when he's playing it!

Where's MyWifeHatesCiv at?

Vince278 · December 14, 2003, 01:42

See my post above concerning Miroprose.

Dis · December 14, 2003, 04:12

Dis · December 14, 2003, 04:14

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
That's awesome!

My high school English teacher was on Jeopardy! last season. We were so proud!

my high school chemistry teacher was on Jeapardy. He was a 4 time champion. We watched one of the episodes he had on tape in class one day.

Boris Godunov · December 14, 2003, 11:55

What an egotist.

Dis · December 14, 2003, 16:11

I'd do the same thing if I won on jeapardy.

actually he only showed it after we begged and pleaded with him to show it.

Theseus · December 14, 2003, 19:06

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Originally posted by Shogun Gunner
My buddy and I were cracking up when he told me this.

I have a feeling my wife could get a Civilization question on Jeopardy right despite never playing the game. Couldn't agree with your comment more, Falconius!

Your post is hilarious, SG.

You shoulda heard my fiancee explaining the PTWDG to my sisters at Thanksgiving!!

Beta · December 14, 2003, 22:15

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Originally posted by Shogun Gunner

My buddy and I were cracking up when he told me this.

I have a feeling my wife could get a Civilization question on Jeopardy right despite never playing the game. Couldn't agree with your comment more, Falconius!

Great post SG. And how true!

I heard Jeopardy that night. I was in the shower - and my partner was watching it. She yelled out - "Hey, there was a question about Civilization just on. And the woman got the answer." She was proud of her gender - sort of in a " see what we have to go through" kind of way.

And to answer the question above - yes, the dollar value of the questions on Jeopardy have been doubled.

And to Sid and Civ ....

dunk · December 15, 2003, 02:40

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Originally posted by Shogun Gunner
My wife:

Hehe. Funny story.

badams52 · December 15, 2003, 02:56

My wife and I came to an understanding about Civ III. I uninstall it and she doesn't have to sleep alone anymore

I miss that game though

Kuciwalker · December 15, 2003, 09:41

I'd say Apolyton is a bigger addiction for me than civ