Should Jeopardy! focus less on William Shakespeare? This question irks some fans who feel the show leans too heavily on the renowned playwright’s categories.
Jeopardy! has its signature categories like the Bible, European rivers, opera, and most frequently, Shakespeare. Contestants even prepare specifically for questions about Shakespeare as they know they are likely to come up.
The website Brainscape provides assistance to aspiring players by offering Jeopardy! Shakespeare Flashcards, along with flashcards on other topics like the Bible, Opera, and U.S. Presidents.
The Jeopardy! Reddit forum has seen multiple threads from applicants seeking help on Shakespeare, aware of the high likelihood of Shakespeare questions on the show.
One poster on Reddit expressed nervousness about their lack of knowledge on Shakespeare and sought advice on where to start studying. Another user recommended creating flashcards with basic plot points, main characters, and phrases from Shakespeare’s works.
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Some fans feel that there are more Shakespeare questions than questions on famous American authors like Ernest Hemingway or John Steinbeck.
Others perceive Shakespeare categories as filler content when the show’s writers run out of ideas.
One commenter questioned the importance of knowing about Shakespeare and expressed frustration with the focus on his works.
So, are these fans justified in their frustration with the abundance of Shakespeare questions on Jeopardy? Or is it all blown out of proportion?
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According to some viewers, Shakespeare questions are common because he is one of the most famous playwrights and writers in history, with a wealth of material to draw from.
They argue that Shakespeare questions are no different from questions about the Bible in terms of general knowledge and pop culture references.
The latest discussion on Shakespeare questions comes after Jeopardy! champion and Survivor alum Drew Basile stumbled on a Daily Double under the “Inspired by Shakespeare” category but managed to recover and win his seventh consecutive episode.
What do you think? Are there indeed too many Shakespeare questions on Jeopardy? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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