Ken Jennings Apologizes After 'Jeopardy!' Clue Offends Fans
“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 publicly apologized following backlash over a clue referencing an internet meme called John Pork.
The John Pork Meme
John Pork is an anthropomorphic pigman with a human body and a pig head. This character has appeared in Instagram and TikTok content since 2018. Its use is as silly and confusing as viral memes like the 6-7 joke. One Reddit user described it as “internet nonsense that is aimed at bored teenagers.” Often, John Pork is used just to confuse older people.
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Internet Lore Around John Pork
Despite its silliness, John Pork has developed a fan-created internet “lore.” Fans have imagined a backstory where John Pork was apparently killed by his nemesis Tim Cheese, a rodent-man with a mouse's head and human body. The reasons behind this vary among fans.
Related Pop Culture References
John Pork has even been connected to promotional content like Thunderbolts from Marvel Entertainment, illustrating its reach beyond simple meme culture.
‘Jeopardy!’ Episode Controversy
Due to John Pork’s popularity, the writers of “Jeopardy!” used him as a clue during the Oct. 24 episode in a category titled “Daddy Is There Really A…”. This sparked criticism, leading to Jennings’ apology.
“No: A.I.”
Author's summary: Ken Jennings apologized on behalf of "Jeopardy!" after a clue involving the viral meme John Pork confused and offended some viewers, highlighting the clash between niche internet culture and mainstream media.
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