Binge

A little while ago Netflix acquired a bunch of Jeopardy eps. As a binge pundit notes, this sets up a question...

To Binge or Not to Binge. Now, I know you're probably thinking: "Wow, The Chronicle is really scraping the bottom of the barrel," but hear me out. Jeopardy is one of the most binge-able shows around. Once you cut out the commercials, it becomes a solid 20 minutes of interesting trivia.

There's some irritating condescension toward game shows in that comment, but I'll let it pass. Especially because the binge pundit ends up really enjoying the only game show with a Peabody.

At least he has the endearing modesty to admit that he got a bunch of questions wrong. Though he doesn't mind exulting when he gets an answer right and the guys in the Tournament of Champions goof it up. He also finds Alex Trebek "a smarmy host with smug jokes and looks." But he thinks that's okay because the smarminess is funny.

All in all, his final verdict is dead on. "This is a great, fast-paced show that's fun to watch with other people, or just your cat." Even the cat might like Alex's smug looks.