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Forrest Bouncing

The technique of rapidly shifting between Jeopardy! categories is called "Forrest Bouncing." The term was labeled on behalf of Chuck Forrest, winner of the 1986 Tournament of Champions and noted category-jumper. This methodology is frowned upon by Jeopardy! staff because it complicates production and confuses the audience, but it's technically legal for contestants to employ, if somewhat unorthodox.

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