Jeopardy Knows Leeroy Jenkins (Warcraft)

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2005-11-16 04:18pm

But the College-Edition contestants did not (can't say I blame them. "Oh, I've definitely got time to play an MMO!").

The answer was essentially:

"In this 2004 role-playing game, players return to the world of Azeroth, where heros like Leeroy Jenkins do battle."

They actually mentioned Leeroy, a completely unofficial part of the game. I caught it on TV and proceeded to laugh my ass off. Made my day. Although I am also reminded that you can't look him up on Wikkipedia (other than a vague, POV-filled half-paragraph in the World of Warcraft article). So screw those elitist twits who think they know what's prevalent/important information and what isn't; all I ever see is them debate what subjects do and don't belong there, I've even seen them discuss deleteing entries for ancient mythological beasts. They're just unintellectual people who are bitter they can't be real scholars or archivists. But I digress, I'm still amused to have heard Leeroy Jenkins be a Jeopardy! question.

*Giggle* Leeroy Jenkins...

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2005-11-16 04:28pm

Since it was the Collegian Edition, they probably assumed it was something that agegroup would know

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2005-11-16 04:34pm

Probably. The category was Computer Games, and they were on the ball with every single other question. I guess they picked a hard one for the $1000 puzzler.

Maybe if they said online role-playing or mentioned Orcs as the clue instead of Leeroy Jenkins one of them would have gotten it, but in that case I wouldn't be here writing about it.

Anarchist Bunny · Post by **Anarchist Bunny** » 2005-11-16 04:37pm

That might be the greatest thing Jeopardy ever did.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2005-11-16 04:39pm

Anarchist Bunny wrote:That might be the greatest thing Jeopardy ever did.

EVER.
I remind of a certian Penny Arcade shirt.

Elheru Aran · Post by **Elheru Aran** » 2005-11-16 04:40pm

Man. Jeopardy rocks. I gotta look about applyin one of these days...

Nephtys · Post by **Nephtys** » 2005-11-16 04:41pm

LEEEEROOOOOY JEEEEEEENKIIIINS!

Elune be damned, I get one in every party. This made me laugh at the image of Alec going 'Goddamnit Leeroy', after Sean Connery makes fun of his face.

*ahem* Excuse me. I'm going to drink a potion of +5 Maturity now.

Hamel · Post by **Hamel** » 2005-11-16 05:14pm

What's sad about this little bit is that the MMO player plainly, and I mean plainly, said Leeroy Baggins. NOT JENKINS. Why millions of people suddenly lose proper hearing when it comes to this is mind boggling.

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2005-11-16 05:40pm

I always thought it sounded like "Neh-geg-ins."

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2005-11-16 05:42pm

The hell he said "Baggins," he said "Jenkins" clear as day.

Or is this just another one of your Hamelisms?

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2005-11-16 06:30pm

No, Leeroy Baggins is the guy with the big butt.

Losonti Tokash · Post by **Losonti Tokash** » 2005-11-16 07:03pm

Not that anyone gives a damn but I heard "Neggins." Course, I had the benefit of watching the video before anyone told me what he said.

Duckie · Post by **Duckie** » 2005-11-16 07:21pm

His name was Jenkins, but he said, and I quote:
"Leeeeeeroy Nnnnnnjennnnkins!"

Gil Hamilton · Post by **Gil Hamilton** » 2005-11-16 07:47pm

It's definitely Jenkins.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-11-17 12:26am

Indeed it is, carry on.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2005-11-17 12:41am

He throws in a "NNNNN" before the "Jenkins", but that's just because it sounds cooler.

SAMAS · Post by **SAMAS** » 2005-11-17 06:28am

And it spreads further

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2005-11-17 06:55am

Best Jeopardy wager EVER.

Middleclass · Post by **Middleclass** » 2005-11-17 07:28pm

Just in case someone is wondering about the origins of Leeroy...

Download here

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2005-11-17 07:54pm

Middleclass wrote:Just in case someone is wondering about the origins of Leeroy...

Download here

Uts didn't even know about Leeroy until I showed him the video like a month ago.

He laughed for five minutes or so after watching the video.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » 2005-11-17 10:22pm

At least they have chicken.

StimNeuro · Post by **StimNeuro** » 2005-11-17 11:41pm

He should have wagered 787 instead. Having an ending score of 31337 is better than wagering 1337. : )

KrauserKrauser · Post by **KrauserKrauser** » 2005-11-17 11:43pm

I submit that though I am late comer to the church of Leeroy Jenkins I will remain faithful to the last.

LEEEEEEEEEEEEROY NNNJEEEEEENKINS!I

Utsanomiko · Post by **Utsanomiko** » 2005-11-18 12:05am

Thanks to somebody I have never seen before for posting this on my guild's forum:

Jeopardy clip.