In 1992, Jean Polly told new web users to do this & later explained they “need some skill … never know if there are going to be sharks”
Find out everything that you need to know about today’s Jeopardy episode, including the Final Jeopardy, clues and answers, and the contestants plus who won tonight!
CATEGORY: Tech Talk
CLUE: In 1992, Jean Polly told new web users to do this & later explained they “need some skill … never know if there are going to be sharks”
ANSWER: Surfing the Internet
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Thursday, 4 July 2024
In 1992, Jean Polly coined the term “netiquette” and famously used the phrase “surfing the Internet” to describe navigating the web, in a guide aimed at new web users. Polly was a librarian who recognized early on the potential of the internet as a tool for information discovery and communication. Her analogy of “surfing” was an apt description of exploring the vast and somewhat unpredictable nature of the internet. She compared it to ocean surfing to highlight the skill and caution needed when navigating the digital landscape, noting that just as in surfing where one must be aware of and prepared for potential dangers like sharks, internet users also need to be aware of the risks and unpredictabilities associated with online exploration. This metaphor helped users understand the internet’s expansive nature and the need for awareness and etiquette while exploring it.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Thursday, 4 July 2024
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hirsch Burbank, California Customer Support Team Lead 1 Day Winnings of $19,185 Winning Score: $28,801 Round 2 Score: $21,200 Round 1 Score: $3,400 | Christine Roberts Originally Holland, Pennsylvania Digital Marketing Coordinator Final Score: $4,400 Round 2 Score: $6,400 Round 1 Score: $2,000 | Josh Martin Springfield, Missouri Corporate Pilot Final Score: $15,199 Round 2 Score: $14,400 Round 1 Score: $4,200 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Thursday, 4 July 2024
Watch all the videos from today’s Jeopardy episode below, including highlights, behind the scenes outtakes and full episodes.
Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.