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For years, I’ve thought I was alone in my hatred of Alex Trebek. I’d watch Jeopardy, the condescending/evil smirk Alex would give contestants whenever they would risk all their $$ on the Daily Double and get it wrong (and despite that smug look, I’m sure that deep down, Alex knew he didn’t know the answer either!).

My boyfriend, who is great at Jeopardy, thinks I’m crazy: “Who doesn’t like Alex Trebek? He’s the best game show host since Bob Barker. And he’s Canadian. Who doesn’t like Canadians?”

There not too many things I actually dislike. In fact, I am in love with several things that others find annoying—scotch tape, the sound of loud-clackity shoes approaching, people who talk loudly on cell phones (as long as they’re saying something interesting that I can work into a future story).

And so when I say there are two things that I hate, I mean it! I hate Alex Trebek,and I hate mayonnaise!

One of the joys of social networking sites is that you can find out you’re not alone:

From a Twitterer named @HEALTHANFITNESS: Do you know that I hate Alex Trebek? I really, really hate him.

From a Twitterer called @dino_rider: Hate this guy so much.

And last but not least, from an @PhilthePill: Alex Trebek is kind of a Dick.

Nirav Shah, I’m cheering for you! You’re from the BK, just like my BF, so show America what you can do!

like Alex Trebek. I want to know if Alex had a hand in getting him on the show (I don’t put anything past Alex).

And by the way, I’m so mad that the answer to one of the Jeopardy questions was “What is Dead Presidents?” (”A slang term for currency”). So Jeopardy’s going hip-hop now?

This brother named Claxton is playing and he’s super super smart (and he can also write a novel in 30 days!) So is this Demi Moore-looking woman who knew Ralph Lauren’s real name. Is Alex flirting with her? He’s such a lecher!

Yeah, Alex, since you know so much about hip-hop, then you should know I’m “hating” on you!!!

I don’t know if this is doctored or not, but b/c of my ongoing feud with Alex Trebek, I had to post this you-tube link!

drunk Trebek

It’s hilarious!

So Trebek says that it’s Jeopardy’s 25th year (I know this because the Final Jeopardy category was “25 Years and Counting,” and Trebek just had to put in a plug for the anniversary). Why is Jeopardy always about you, Alex?