
Scene: The muted fluorescence of Merv Griffin's retrofuturistic Jeopardy! set. A bearded wannabe-hipster named David stands in palms-sweaty anticipation in front of his podium, giddy with luck. It's been his day, with categories such as "Mets Baseball Players 1987-2010," "Philadelphia Music Acts 2006-2011," "Yesterday's NYT.Com Headlines," and "Movies That Most Reasonable People Like But I Think Suck." There's only square left in play. David: I'll take "The Right Music for the Moment" for $1200, Alex. Dooodododo rings from the speakers [...]