Jeopardy Goofed!

Not necessarily for the word penny, but there are other instance where they could word something in a manner that is offensive to someone's ancestors or something silly. This would be more of an ambiguity than an offensive statement, because technically the US has made zero pennies since 1793, even though most everyone (myself included) says penny since it's common vernacular. I am surprised they didn't clarify that considering each question goes through over a year of vetting before it's put on an AP exam.

 

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You might be surprised at what she knows about your coins.

 

My wife knows more about my cash than my coins.

 

Rubella is the correct term, German measles or three days measles are common terms. And then there is rubeola which is the term for the "regular" measles. Sure amount layman, the "unwashed" use of the term German meales is acceptable. But among medical professionals the term used is rubella. Likewise among numismatists the term for the $0.01 coin is a cent. Use of the term penny implies a lack of professionalism, laziness, or ignorance.

 

It's a penny, worth 1 cent.

 

well there are still people out there who think the presidential gold dollars are made of real gold no matter what you tell them.

 

I've read descriptions by the US Mint wherein both terms "cent" and "penny" have been used. I don't recall the Mint ever using the term "silver dollar" as it applies to the SBA, and I only remember that the Mint used the term "golden dollar", not gold dollar, as it applies to the Prez dollars.

Chris

 

I saw a 1000 coin bag of Ikes ( confirmed by weight - 1000 coin bank bag ) sell at auction due to this misnomer... for over $11k.

 

There are people out there that think they know it all . . . until they get burned.

 

I missed Jeopardy. Was watching the presidential debates. Won't make that mistake again.

 

Shameful. Everyone knows it's a town in Missouri.

 

Oh yes, that age old controversy.

Since I was tired of all the non-cents, I decided to and did put together a type set of cents and pennys. Even some large ones and small ones and from here and there and everywhere (in the English speaking world).

It's amazing!

Lots of copper!!
A note that I have learned:

If it is East of the Atlantic, they are the penny.

If it is West of the Atlantic, they are cent__s.

And, then there are all of those 1/2s, 1/4s, 2s, 3s, 2 1/2s, etc: Amazing!
The revelation is this short study is that:

The penny and its variations are the most British AND the plural is PENCE.

But, over here north and south, we do cent__s, but call them PENNIES.

Who has the most influence?
I guess we both do.

 

That's a whole different kind of jeopardy.

 

Is it tomato or tomato?

 

Neither. It's a potato(e).

 

Thank you!

As opposed to the other presidential debate, which is comical.

 

Nothing about whether they should stop making "nickels?"

 

Alex and his "fans" would like to believe that he knows everything but in actuality, he does not.

My favorite is when some contestants are allowed to say "Who is (last name only)" while others are required to give the first name.

One I recall was where the contestant replied with "Who was Kennedy" but scored it wrong since they wanted "Who was John F Kennedy".

I like the show but sometimes it drives me crazy..........

 

Simple:

Park on a Drive Way and Drive on a Parkway!

 

I understand, but like I said before, sometimes it depends on which round is being played. The 2nd round requires the contestants to be more specific. Which Kennedy? John or Bobby? Which Wright brother? Orville or Wilbur? Which Fraser? James Earle or Laura Gardin?

Chris