Every so often, a game show contestant takes off for reasons beyond winning.
Maybe its their charm, their wit, or their viral moments.
Such was the case with Washington Post opinion writer turnedJeopardy!fan-favoriteDrew Goins.
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He was there to play the game and win some money.
But let’s face it, there will only ever be one Drew Goins.
Drew Goins Run on ‘Jeopardy!’
But sadly, that’s where it ended.
Lucky for Drew, he was victorious, sending him on to Semi-Finals.
And yes,Drew Goins has stated he would trySurvivor.
And that wasbeforehe faced off against his same-name rival.
Sadly, this time it was the end of the road for Drew on Jeopardy!
For now, at least.
Butwhen it comes to the zeitgeist of the show, Drew Goins is still a massive figure.And rightly so.
50 years in the making.
While Drew has not necessarily shared that he’s hanging up his Jeopardy!
I will say the flashcard app did not stay off my phone for long.
For one ofJeopardys non-dominating breakout stars, Drew Goins’ popularity continues to grow.
And its because of the personality that comes through the screen.
ManyJeopardycontestants come across as stone-cold gamers, eager to play without flaws.
Drew Goins had the intent of success, but did it through fun.
He ensured that even when he was faltering, he did it with a smile.
It might be hard to name aJeopardy!contestant whos not a champion or a celebrity contestant.
Drew Goins is that person.
I’d be honored to be the president of the unofficial Drew Goins fan club.
Jeopardy!is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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