stackyFACTSYou aren't watching a battle of pure intellect; you are watching a heavily rehearsed rhythm game.
You aren't watching a battle of pure intellect; you are watching a heavily rehearsed rhythm game. On shows like Jeopardy, knowing the answer is completely secondary to mastering the mechanical buzzer. Contestants are literally locked out of ringing in for a fraction of a second if they press the button too early. The entire competition boils down to successfully timing a plastic click exactly when a hidden stage light flashes.
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