collision detection: Nerd Jeopardy

November 11, 2004

Nerd Jeopardy

Last night was the first round of the Jeopardy College Tournament. One of the contestants, Kermin Fleming, is a comp-science student from Carnegie Mellon University, and he was on top of the pile when he made a final wager: $1337.

Trebek couldn't figure out why the heck Fleming would pick such a weird number to wager, but geeks nationwide were thrilled. Because, of course, in leetspeak, the number 1337 stands for "'leet" -- or "elite", for those of you who actually go out in the sun every once in a while.

Man, I can't wait for 2040, when nerds are running for president. The cultural references in the debates are just going to rock.

(Thanks to Boing Boing for this one!)

Posted by Clive Thompson at November 11, 2004 11:38 PM

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Posted by: Pork Chop at November 12, 2004 9:34 AM

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Posted by: Clive at November 12, 2004 12:59 PM

Moop!

Posted by: Dirk at November 16, 2004 5:55 PM

Hey Kermin,
Congratualtions, I know everyone at the University of Iowa was rooting for you, primarily becasue I know your sister Kim. We met at Presidential Classroom. But once again, congrats!!

Posted by: Cody at November 24, 2004 3:38 PM

One of my best friends was roommates with Kermin in his first year in college. He actually taught him 'leetspeak' because Kermin had never heard of it. Small world, aye?

Posted by: Bobby at November 28, 2004 1:07 AM

Hell yes!

Posted by: Clive at November 29, 2004 6:53 AM

Good work.

Posted by: Terry at December 4, 2004 1:04 AM

Hi! My name is Dani and I'm Kermin's biggest fan... I saw all of the Jeopardy episodes with him on it and I also realized that he was perfect for my close friend, Mars, who attends Carnegie Mellon. I think she and Kerminh should get married, so Kermin if you see this, contact me!!

Posted by: Dani at December 5, 2004 2:29 AM

awesome idea dani. i totally support kermin marrying my sister biomars. kermin, DO contact us, and we'll get you two lovebirds in touch.

Posted by: superbiowod at December 5, 2004 2:33 AM

Addendum-- Please email me first, Kermin, as Mars has too many offers so I have field them for her. Thank you.

Posted by: Dani at December 5, 2004 2:35 AM

kermin, where are you, and why haven't you responded?

Posted by: dani at December 8, 2004 1:59 AM

I think so.

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Posted by: online poker at January 27, 2005 4:58 AM

8209 want to play online poker mate?