SPOILER: Amy Schneider’s 40-game winning streak on “Jeopardy!” came to an end Wednesday, and it was Chicago librarian Rhone Talsma who bested her. (1/4) chicagotribune.com/entertainment/…
Talsma works at the Chicago Ridge Public Library and said that being a professional librarian does provide something of an edge.
“It is literally in my job description to find answers to any question directed to me at the reference desk,” he told the Tribune. (2/4)
“It is literally in my job description to find answers to any question directed to me at the reference desk,” he told the Tribune. (2/4)
And as the person who beat Schneider? “I am, first and foremost, incredibly proud of myself,” he said. “Getting on the show was in itself a huge accomplishment, and I had no expectation of winning, especially once I found out I was going against a record-setting champion.” (3/4)
Talsma, who said he is a longtime fan of the show, faces off against two new challengers Thursday.
“I’m just incredibly grateful — and lucky, no doubt about that.” (4/4)
“I’m just incredibly grateful — and lucky, no doubt about that.” (4/4)
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