Meet Matt Jackson, the ‘Jeopardy’ Contestant Who Is Dominating Everybody

Matt Jackson has become a Jeopardy darling for many reasons. With his most recent victory, he is riding a nine-day streak with almost a quarter million dollars in winnings. And the Internet has fallen in love with him. In addition to the eclectic knowledge that has led to his streak, Jackson’s quirky antics have set the Web ablaze.

A few signature Jackson moves include his slow, quasi-creepy smile to start every show. His emphatic celebrations after certain answers combined with more humble anecdotes have also made him stand out. Even more interesting is Jackson’s upbringing. His mother is a white, liberal, Jewish U.S. District Judge, and his father is a black, conservative, Christian Washington, D.C., lawyer. With momentum building, there are rumblings of Jackson becoming the next Ken Jennings, who holds the record for the longest winning streak on Jeopardy.

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