Ken Jennings Apologizes After ‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Offends Fans — But There’s A Twist
“John, I hope you’ll forgive me and all of us at 'Jeopardy!' for any insult we may have committed against you or your memory,” Jennings said.
Last week, “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings issued a public apology after backlash arose from a clue featuring an internet meme named John Pork.
About John Pork Meme
John Pork is an anthropomorphic pigman character with a human body and pig head, appearing in Instagram and TikTok posts since 2018. The meme is as quirky and baffling as viral internet jokes, described by one Reddit user as “Internet nonsense that is aimed at bored teenagers.” Sometimes, John Pork is used simply to confuse older audiences.
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Meme Lore and Characters
Despite its silliness, John Pork has developed user-generated internet “lore,” with fans imagining stories about the character’s life. One notable plotline claims John Pork was killed by his nemesis Tim Cheese, a rodent-man with a mouse’s head and human body, though reasons vary.
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‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Context
Given John Pork’s rising popularity, “Jeopardy!” writers included him in a clue during the October 24 episode under the category titled “Daddy Is There Really A…”
Note: The clip ended with “No: A.I.”
Author’s summary: Ken Jennings apologized after a peculiar internet meme clue about John Pork on “Jeopardy!” sparked confusion and backlash among fans.