That doesn’t change the fact it’s still hilarious to watch these generally intelligent people whiff on toss-ups, and we got just such a moment Thursday when all three game-show contestants — who obviously don’t know anything about football — whiffed on five straight clues.
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Luckily, host Alex Trebek was there to add some comedy to the final moments before the break.
These contestants should count their blessings: At least none of the questions was a Daily Double.