The cult of Ken Jennings

[Torgo Johnson]

And then, on January 17, 2026, Jennings loses to a young woman from Ohio (they later marry) by $1 on a Final Jeopardy question about the short-lived talk show Cooking with JK Rowling & Jay-Z. Many die. Upon seeing Jennings' wager come up short, Alex Trebek suffers a massive pulmonary embolism on set. His last words were, "Alex Jennings...I like the sound of that". The elderly, always susceptible to harsh conditions, are hit hardest; Jeopardy becomes the third leading cause of death that year for the 80-100 demographic. Network TV almost collapses (saved only by Survivor: Mare Tranquilitatis), and Jeopardy ratings fall well below pre-Jennings numbers. Jennings retires to Utah, now wholly owned by the Church of Jennings, Inc. And very gradually, people adjust to a world without Ken Jennings as reigning Jeopardy champion.

The picture doesn't quite match up to the story, but I thought it was hilarious anyway.

http://www.kottke.org/04/07/ken-jennings-jeopardy

[Bunny]

1. That's hilarious!

Thanks for posting it! :)

[bigwillq]

2. Great pic

I enjoyed reading this. Thanks for posting.

[flamingyouth]

3. *snerk* that was very funny

I admit to having a crush on Ken Jennings. I love smart men.:evilgrin:

[DieboldMustDie]

4. Has anyone figured out yet how to have a tournament of champions...

if there's only one champion? :shrug:

[DieboldMustDie]

5. Has anyone figured out yet how to have a tournament of champions...

if there's only one champion? :shrug:

[DieboldMustDie]

6. Oops!

:shrug: