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If Jeopardy Were Written by Parents
Sunday, May 25, 2008 
Alex Trebek: ... and our third contestant of the evening is BusyDad, from Los Angeles, California. Welcome BusyDad, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Me: Thanks Alex. Um, let’s just get on with the game. I have to pick up my kid by 5:30 and I really can’t be late because they’ll charge me like an extra $5 for every minute I’m late or something. So, if it’s ok, I’d like control of the board and I’ll take “4-Letter Words” for $100, Alex.
Alex Trebek: Very well. And the answer is: “The opposite of Heaven, this word conveys eternal suffering.”
Contestant Linda: BUZZ! What is Hell?
Alex Trebek: Ohh... that’s not exactly the answer we’re looking for here. Anyone else? Eternal suffering... yes, BusyDad?
Me: What is DORA?
Alex Trebek: Yes! And you’re in the lead with $100 and you get to choose the next category.
Me: I’ll take “Professions” for $300, Alex.
Alex Trebek: This profession is credited with saving lives.
Me: BUZZ! What is a Babysitter.
Alex Trebek: ... and that is correct!
Me: I’ll take “Money and Finance” for $200, Alex.
Alex Trebek: This is currently the world’s fastest growing currency.
Contestant Frank: BUZZ! What is the Euro?
Alex Trebek: Ohhh... not quite, Frank.
Me: BUZZ! What is LEGO.
Alex Trebek: You are certainly correct sir! And you’d like to stay on this category? Ok, the answer: It completes the phrase, “in this world, nothing is certain but death and...”
Me: BUZZ! What is whining.
Alex Trebek: Right again! And with control of the board, you’d like “International Organizations” for $400? Ok, the answer: This organization helps provide children worldwide with food when no one else can.
Contestant Linda: BUZZ! What is UNICEF?
Alex Trebek: It sounds like that would make sense, but no, that is incorrect. Yes – BusyDad...
Me: What is McDonalds. And I’d like “Potent Potables” for $500, Alex.
Alex Trebek: Very well, the answer: Quite possibly the best—
Me: BUZZ! What is Newcastle.
Alex Trebek: How in the Hell...?
Me: “Society” for $300 please Alex.
Alex Trebek: It is predicted that by 2011, every household in the United States will own one of these.
Me: BUZZ! What is the monstrosity we call Crocs.
Alex Trebek: Word for word, BusyDad.
Me: Trust me, that was an easy one. I’ll take “Superhuman Endeavors” for $500, Alex.
Alex Trebek: Requiring great endurance and inner strength, this event tests the limits of human survival.
Contestant Frank: BUZZ! What is the Iditarod Sled Race?
Alex Trebek: Nope. But I bet BusyDad has the answer...
Me: Yeah. What are birthday parties.
15 minutes later…
Alex Trebek: Ok, welcome back folks, it’s time to play Final Jeopardy. During the commercial break, our contestants wrote down what they were willing to wager in the category “Leisure Activities” and now let’s have the answer: According to the Gallup Poll, this is the most popular activity that people engage in when they have free time.
First let’s go to Linda, who writes “What is Golfing.” And she wagered all $200. And now Frank, your answer is “What is Traveling” and you wagered it all as well. $100. And let’s see how BusyDad did...
And it looks like BusyDad comes out the big winner this evening with a grand total of $15,000! What are you planning on doing with your winnings?
Me: Can you just write it out to my son’s school? I owe them about that much in back tuition and raffle tickets I never sold. Thanks, Alex. Gotta run!
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Reader Comments (60)
Bwahahahaha! But, wait....are you talking SMACK about Crocs? Dude I am going to sic every Colorado Blogger I know on your (admittedly hilarious) ass!
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[BusyDad] ... and I will laugh to my dying breath because Crocs just look silly. Especially when sported by an angry mob.
Nicely done Sir! Nicely done. I only wish you weren't so right about the death and whining bit...
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[BusyDad] Thanks Chuck! And I'd happily pay more taxes to NOT have to deal with whining.
I just might start watching Jeopardy, now.
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[BusyDad] As long as it's not Wheel of Fortune, I have made a positive contribution to the world.
Best post ever! Hee Hee!
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[BusyDad] I'll drink to that! Thanks!
And the pictures are the best! Hilarious!
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[BusyDad] Extra thank you because those took me all afternoon to make :)
Classic.
Get used to Crocs and learn to enjoy them. You can get pink in your size.
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[BusyDad] I'll admit, they are easy as hell to clean, so my kid gets them. But I draw the line at me getting them. I'd rather wear anything pink than to strap those things (in any color) on my feet.
Oh, this was too perfect. And all those answers were *exactly* right!
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[BusyDad] I had a feeling I wasn't the only one. Thanks for validating my skewed view of reality.
That was priceless and super scary. Dora and Crocs, the roots of all evil. And they live in this house. Everywhere.
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[BusyDad] Here too KMeg. Permeated the BusyDad household. It's too late for me.
OMG - that is hysterical!! You've outdone yourself this time, BusyDad :)
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[BusyDad] :D Woo hoo! thanks!!
OMG... the photos, the writing. Hilarious! BD I bow down to your Blogging Perfection!
I am not worthy...
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[BusyDad] Oh you so are. Because I deemed it so. ;)
Ain't it the truth: when leisure time is handed to me, I have no clue what to do. I usually end up cleaning some mess the kids made. Great post! There should be a Parent's Jeopardy.
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[BusyDad] Haha - that is exactly what I did today when Fury's goddaddy took him bowling. I cleaned up a gargantuan mess of toys!
I have to agree - BEST POST from you in a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. I'm jealous of your creativity and photoshop skills. Dang.
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[BusyDad] Can you be my quality control officer from here on out? I'm shooting for at least 30 o's in your next comment :)
Ok I'm not touching the crocs comment. We both know the truth about that one.
I love how you said unsold raffle tickets. LOL I HATE those.
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[BusyDad] I swear I bought those crocs under duress!! I was coerced!
This Long Island girl will never understand the love for the Croc.. I walk by them and just shake my head.. so you will never find them in my household by 2011. hahaha
Great post PH.. loved the pics.
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[BusyDad] Kim I will have even more mad respect for you if you can resist Crocs. It overcomes the best of us. They are SO easy to wash! No ties, lightweight... No, no. I hate them!!!
That was really awesome! And so true! Will be reading your previous posts! Really funny pics.
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[BusyDad] Thanks man - enjoy the archives.
BD...I feel like I need to PAY you for that post...it was THAT entertaining!!!!
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[BusyDad] Will work for comments ;)
Damn you are hilarious! This is pure genius. And with writing, and wit, and photoshopping skills like those, you could easily take over the world.
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[BusyDad] Thanks MommyTime :) Well, we all know that taking over the world (or at least invading half of it) does require some fancy photoshopping.
But, but, but, CROCS are actually comfortable. There, I said it. :P
Loved this one, Jimmy!! xxoo
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[BusyDad] thanks, oh stealthy one! and I hope I will always be strong enough to answer with "I'll take your word for it" on the crocs.
Awesome answers... but I beg to different of the 'opposite of heaven' question. I think the correct response is 'What are Doodlebops.'
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[BusyDad] Let me just say I am SO GLAD Fury dodged the Doodlebops bullet. I've seen their picture and that is all I needed to wholeheartedly agree with your comment!
Oh the photos - heeelarious!!! Frankly, I see you as more of an alex trebec of the blogging world. you rock.
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[BusyDad] :) Thank you Mommica!! And you know what? Alex Trebek and I actually share the same birthday (July 22). Crazy huh?
amen on the crocs, mister. the only thing worse is the DORA crocs with camouflage that my daughter NEEDS, apparently. but my person view of hell is blue's clues. that steve guy? Satan, himself.
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[BusyDad] Dora and Crocs? Cruel and unusual. Steve? Unusual. Very unusual. You know he shaved his head and sings for a kiddy pop rock band now?
I'm with you, Crocs are ridiculous
You forgot the question/ answer
Alex: The answer is red eyes, lots of beads and a suspicious smell
Answer: How do you tell if your child has been attending "raves?"
Just wait until they are teenagers and you'll be begging for Dora and Crocs
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[BusyDad] Not looking forward to that. At all. Nor that Tokyo Drift phase. In fact, I dread that most of all.
That was awesome - I love your pictures!!! I think my favorite part was the Newcastle bit where you have Alex saying "What the Hell..." totally brought back memories of SNL and Sean Connery. You have gotta be the coolest dad!! Do you think you could adopt me, I'm pretty sure I'm done being an adult!
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[BusyDad] Thanks Kate! But hmmm... I don't think I am an adult yet.
hysterical. where do you get this stuff from?!
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[BusyDad] :) Go down the block to crazy, hang a left at insane and stop at "what the hell am I doing here?"
You rock. And thank God, crocs are SO not on my list of things to care about....
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[BusyDad] Thanks Kori! And you are lucky. Don't let them get to your head (or rather, your kids' heads).
Too funny BusyD! And don't worry about Mr. Lady's croc Army, they'll never be able to catch you, they'll be to busy stopping to pick up the crocs that have flown off of their feet.
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[BusyDad] Ok, that was hands-down the funniest picture that will run through my head today. And it's only 8:30am. I am that confident.
Awesome. I am SET for when the Lego takes over the worldwide currency.
KEEP BELIEVING
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[BusyDad] You and me both. We could fund our own militia. It's never too early to start drawing up alliances.
I meant "too" not "to". I hate it when tht hapens!
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[BusyDad] like when I "sat" potato on your blog?
Dude, save some funny for the rest of us, okay?
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[BusyDad] You're one to talk Momo! I barely wrestled this funny from your hand licking OCD commentary.
Thanks man, I needed this today! Very funny! We should create a Dad Trivia Network, just for fun;-)
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[BusyDad] and I know you'd throw it together in two days and have half the dad blogs out in bloggyland participating in it. How do you do it?? I hope all is well with the baby.
That is too funny...you are SO right about Dora! I can't tell you how many times I find myself singing "we did it, yes we did it, we did it!"
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[BusyDad] Right now, I'm thinking Exorcist for some reason...
So right on. My idea of hell is currently Lazy Town, except my 4yr old calls it Sporticus. :|
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[BusyDad] That show is FREAKY. And everyone's pants are too tight. Which is fine of the main characters are women. Not so fine when they are not.
Dude...you're effing hilarious. Love it.
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[BusyDad] Thanks Jason! Throw up 100 posts and some are bound to stick.
This is some funny sh!t! Nice going man. The answer is this guy is one funny mother. Who is BusyDad?
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[BusyDad] Thanks Dean! And that category was "Guys Still Milling Around After Last Call"
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy was "What is blogging?"
Your version kicks original Jeopardy's butt!
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[BusyDad] Judges? Well, technically if it's an activity you do instead of bathing the kid, it's not leisure time, but seeing as yours is clean, we'll give it to you.
Your photoshop skills are a force to be reckoned with.
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[BusyDad] Thanks - heh. But it really isn't skills, per se. It's insanity and patience. I alter these one pixel at a time because I have no idea how any of the functions work.
hahaha. You had me at "Dora". Very clever Busy Dad. Btw-love SRD too. You and Mr. Lady? Perfect. :)
*btw-delurking* been browsing for a while now....
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[BusyDad] Wow thank you all around!! And delurking makes my day.
I stink at Jeopardy, always have, even Junior Jeopardy. Those teenagers would beat me down. There has to be a Dummies for Jeopardy book. Huh? Good idea.
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[BusyDad] Or a book of random facts. Lots of facts. Totally random.You'd kill at Jeopardy.
LMAO at the snake-oil-salesman-2-finger-guns :)
If Jeopardy were this entertaining, I'd consider watching. I can barely get the answers right during college week :(
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[BusyDad] I was going for Isaac the Bartender, but it still got the LMAO, so I'll take it! Sorry if the Love Boat theme is now going thru your head.
bwahahahahaha!!
I so needed that!
Jim, this is friggin' hilarious.
I don't even have a clever comment.
Just hilarious.
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[BusyDad] A wonderful, well-received comment, nonetheless :) thanks Pinky!
DAMN! I MISSED that episode!
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[BusyDad] It's ok. This one's better. I deleted the pancake puffer commercials.
OMH! That was so dead on, and the pictures just made it that much better. My husband keeps trying to get me on the "croc bandwagon" but that is one train that is leaving WITHOUT me!!
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[BusyDad] Yup. Just wave buh bye. You don't need that cushiony foam goodness.
I would have written "What is sleeping after two Ambien and a gin and tonic" as my final thought...
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[BusyDad] I like that better than reading and golf combined!
Poor Linda and Frank never knew what hit them. I think Crocs are here to stay. Have you seen the little decorative hole inserts you can get now?
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[BusyDad] Like death and whining... and yes i am familiar with those gibbets/jibbets/waste-of-4-bucks things.
I'm glad you put that croc joke in there. Those are the most hideous pieces of footwear ever invented.
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[BusyDad] They are the Pontiac Aztek of shoes.
That was EXCELLENT!!! A perfect ten. Loved it and give it two enthusiastic thumbs up. Oh wait, wrong show.
P. S. Please tell my 6 year-old that Crocs are butt ugly, even in pink. Not that she'd listen.
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[BusyDad] Thank you Christine :) I'll take the thumbs. I've given up on resisting the allure of Crocs for the kid. I've just resigned myself to making fun of them from the sidelines.
Crocs? Over. My. Dead. Body.
P.S.
4 letter word for eternal suffering = Dora
Hahahahaha!!
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[BusyDad] AHHH! That voice. That annoying whiny voice!! I can't make it stop!
Amazing quiz show! Very well done ind