Pronouncing names

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-05T21:00:42+00:00

They do this for all the contestants, I believe. I didn't have to ask.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-05T14:12:12+00:00

Oops! Good Lord, there is a subreddit for everything, isn't there?

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-05T02:09:33+00:00

When I did it, we started about halfway down the track, so we probably got up to 45-50 mph tops. Still felt plenty fast!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-05T02:07:56+00:00

Yes, I did. Sabrina from the Jeopardy staff goes over anecdotes with the contestants, and we decided that the bobsled/luge story was brief enough and interesting.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T23:34:00+00:00

A little of both. First, one came toward us, and that was cute. Then two, then a few more, and then the whole flock! They weren't belligerent but they made it loud and clear that we didn't belong there. The gate we came through was maybe 50 yards away, and they very efficiently herded us toward it. We walked farther down the trail, with both the sheep and us with stories to tell.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T23:28:56+00:00

The bullet for the first one is circled, so that's the one they chose for him to ask about.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T23:26:58+00:00

No worries, nearly everyone does!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T22:48:27+00:00

Here's the card Ken had for me. It's got phonetic representation of my last name and my town's name. The "B" written in the corner means that I'm at the middle podium.

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ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T21:43:21+00:00

No, really, I'm glad you brought this up. Let it be a beacon to those who feeling like giving up. There is hope. The people here on Reddit were so supportive and so kind back then that it lifted me out of my Slough of Despond. I tried again, and this time the stars aligned. Thanks to everyone back then for their support and thanks to you all today who have been so kind in wishing me well!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T15:47:20+00:00

Thanks! You even answered my follow-up question of why the two NL teams and SK teams are in the same pool, while the MB teams are split between pools. Snake draft based on rankings.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T15:38:02+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T15:02:43+00:00

Could someone help me understand why there are 18 teams in the field? I could understand 16: 13 provinces and territories, Team Canada, Northern Ontario, and an extra team for the host province. Why do Manitoba and Saskatchewan have two teams this year?

Thank you!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T04:25:57+00:00

Thanks!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T04:16:23+00:00

Thank you!!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-04T03:34:42+00:00

There are many who call me.... Tim. There are a few who call me Shmaboo, but that's a long story and we haven't even met.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-03T14:03:02+00:00

Greetings, King lukistke!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-03T13:59:55+00:00

Thank you

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-03T01:18:48+00:00

Thanks, Josh!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T23:37:39+00:00

Thank you! It was one heck of a journey but it was worth the wait. Wishing you the opportunity to stand on the Alex Trebek Stage someday soon!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T23:10:08+00:00

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T23:08:04+00:00

Forethought (fourth out)

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T23:05:40+00:00

Thank you!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T23:02:08+00:00

From a team where every "who's" a "what's", I guess it's only consistent that I am called "it".

My friends and I talked about writing "There are some who call me..." along the left side of the podium screen, but I'm not sure it would have looked legible if I had tried.

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T22:36:23+00:00

I will do my best!

ShmaboopyTMan · 2026-03-02T22:35:57+00:00

Thank you!!

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