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Jay O'Brien

@jayobrien76.bsky.social

Physics instructor. Soccer ref. Quiz Bowl moderator. Footnote #49 on the Jeopardy! Wikipedia page.

356 Followers  |  662 Following  |  409 Posts  |  Joined: 10.09.2023  |  1.6678

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27.10.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I already knew it, but I'll give @rouquinne.bsky.social credit anyway for this one at trivia tonight.

24.10.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

From a quiz bowl perspective, if your misconduct was given as an answer and it would require a *PROMPT* from the moderator, that's a sign you have a problem.

22.10.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fake ... he would've said "RICKEY WAS ON SECOND BASE!"

21.10.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Even they know better.

18.10.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

14.10.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 15409    πŸ” 4564    πŸ’¬ 494    πŸ“Œ 478

At least the "Proud Boy" is identifying himself as such.

12.10.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No, but 18-11 would be.

12.10.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

11.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 21210    πŸ” 6155    πŸ’¬ 400    πŸ“Œ 1152

Pitch clock violation.

11.10.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is turning into the Isner-Mahut of playoff baseball games.

11.10.2025 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing that for decades now, no one has ever produced a single pay stub, receipt, or wire transfer that shows proof of Soros "paying" protestors. Does he just name millions of people in his will to pay later?

10.10.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, Better Luck Next Year. GIF ALT: Well, Better Luck Next Year. GIF
10.10.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"If you don't like this country, then you can git out!"

"No, not like that."

09.10.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@jaketapper.bsky.social ... can't wait to hear about this when your book comes out in 2030.

06.10.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

5-time-Jeopardy!-champ-on-5-time-Jeopardy!-champ violence.

06.10.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 637    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

Ooh! We got a #Jeopardy skit coming up on #SNL.

05.10.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She should just walk into a women's bathroom, and they'll all emerge at once!

30.09.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You ever feel attacked by a physics question?

30.09.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, should've clarified "non-soccer."

29.09.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kind of weird that the NFL is the only North American pro sports league remaining that ends in ties.

29.09.2025 04:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

40-40 is a scorigami. congrats everybody

29.09.2025 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4836    πŸ” 537    πŸ’¬ 73    πŸ“Œ 54

Victor Hovland's neck is turning out to be the MVP of the singles matches. #RyderCup

28.09.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know I’m crossing sports references here but dems really are the jerry jones of political strategy - repeatedly lose, diminish/dismiss the greatest talents on the team, enrich yourself at the expense of the team while shamelessly chasing clicks/fame/clout

Dallas Cowboys really are Americas Team.

28.09.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Did someone tell him that Chicago isn't even one of the host cities?

25.09.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They get plenty of practice at home.

25.09.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But are you a man? Are you 40?

23.09.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All because POTUS is too illiterate to say "acetaminophen."

22.09.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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22.09.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, you shouldn't post about live questions. If your opponent sees this, they'll know to give you zero for that question.

17.09.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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