Scandinavia does not include the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Arthur Chu -LRB- born January 30 , 1984 -RRB- is an American columnist and former contestant on the syndicated US game show Jeopardy! .. columnist. columnist. syndicated. Television syndication. Chu first became known for the unusual style of play he adopted during his 11-game winning streak on Jeopardy! .. When the shows aired , Chu attracted criticism from many for jumping from category to category rather than selecting clues in sequential order , a strategy known as the `` Forrest Bounce '' , after former champion Chuck Forrest .. Chuck Forrest. Chuck Forrest. Chu prepared extensively before his Jeopardy! appearance by reviewing tapes , study guides , game theory and Jeopardy! strategy .. He made his debut on January 28 , 2014 , winning $ 37,000 in his first game .. After winning 11 games , he lost his 12th game -LRB- which aired on March 12 , 2014 -RRB- to Diana Peloquin .. Chu is the fourth highest-earning Jeopardy! champion in non-tournament gameplay , with a grand total of $ 298,200 .. Chu also won an additional $ 100,000 for taking second place in the 2014 Tournament of Champions .. Tournament of Champions. Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Since appearing on Jeopardy! , Chu has used his fame to speak out publicly on issues that are important to him .. He has become a columnist and Internet commentator , and currently writes for The Daily Beast and Salon on various issues , including racism and sexism in nerd culture .. columnist. columnist. The Daily Beast. The Daily Beast. Salon. Salon ( website ). nerd culture. nerd culture