Have you ever played along watching Jeopardy!? Do you think you would be able to successfully compete on the popular game show? Could you be the next Mattea Roach or even take it all the way, like Ken Jennings? Here are some of the rules you must agree to:
☞ Take an online test: The “Anytime Test”, as it’s known, consists of 50 clues — but you only have 15 seconds to answer each one. If you’re unsuccessful, you can’t take it again for a full year. (What is the “Anytime Test”? I think I’m catching on!)
☞ You must answer all questions as a question: If you’re selected to play, you probably know this already. Your answer is considered invalid if you do not start your answer with “what is” or “who is.”
☞ You may have to film 5 episodes in a day: If you’re the champion of your episode, you move on to the next taping, which could happen the same day. They record 5 shows per day.
☞ Bring extra clothes: Players must bring 3 outfits. Among the restricted items are all-white tops, olive-colored tops and any clothing with busy patterns. (That eliminates our entire sales staff…)
☞ The buzzer: Don’t hit it before the host finishes giving the clue. If you buzz early, you’ll lose out on the question, due to an automatic delay.
☞ No mascara: Contestants must arrive wearing no makeup, and although the show’s pros make contestants camera-ready, no mascara or eyeliner is used, to avoid running if you sweat heavily.
☞ Spelling counts: A teen contestant lost out on $3,000 because of a spelling error, and people were so upset that the show had to issue a response, explaining that her question was, technically, an incorrect response.
☞ You are taxed on your winnings: Although winners are issued a check for their earnings on the spot, they are also immediately taxed by the state of California, where the show records.
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