Amy Schneider Once Thought ‘Jeopardy!’ Was ‘Embarrassingly Outdated!’

Amy Schneider is the show’s current 13-day Champion.

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She recently revealed that she once thought that the show’s “central gimmick” was “embarrassingly outdated.”

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“Jeopardy!” is different from other shows because it has players answer in the form of questions, not answers.

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She also explained that recalling the meaning of root words is helpful on “Jeopardy!”

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She added that not only is it a useful skill to have in the show, but in daily life.

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She said that knowledge is a “shield and a sword, a joy and a duty.”

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She added that knowledge “will make it harder for you to be scammed.”

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“If your knowledge is limited, you’re an easy mark for people who wish you harm,” she continued.

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Schneider will return to the “Jeopardy!” stage on Monday, December 20!

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