#2: Why Jeopardy Contestants Can’t Always Buzz in During the Show
Jeopardy, a beloved game show for many, holds fond memories of viewers shouting answers from their living rooms. An intriguing fact is that contestants’ buzzers are deliberately blocked at certain moments. When the host completes the question, contestants’ buzzers are disabled for a brief quarter-second.
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This ‘digital policeman’ prevents mass buzzing chaos, avoiding confusion and the risk of negative scores. This behind-the-scenes mechanism ensures fair play and adds an element of strategy to the lightning-fast pace of the game, enhancing the viewer’s appreciation of the show’s meticulous orchestration.