'Jeopardy!': Ken Jennings Apologizes After Backlash Over Clue
Ken Jennings, host of the game show Jeopardy!, issued an apology following criticism from fans about a recent clue. The controversy arose after a question referencing viral internet figure John Pork appeared on the show.
The Controversial Clue
On October 24, during a category titled “Daddy is there really a…”, contestants were presented with the clue:
No: A.I. generated the TikTok image of this pig/human eventually killed by Tim Cheese.
None of the contestants responded, and the correct answer was “Who is John Pork?” After reading it, Jennings commented with a laugh, “I didn’t understand any of that.”
Who Is John Pork?
John Pork is a digital creation combining a man’s body with a pig’s head. The fictional character became famous on TikTok, where users humorously spread a false narrative about his “death,” sparking the “RIP John Pork” trend. Although a rumor in 2023 claimed he had been shot, John Pork continues to appear in videos on social media.
The Apology
After backlash from fans noting that the character predates AI generative tools, Jeopardy! released an apology video. Jennings addressed viewers directly:
When we played a clue recently on Jeopardy! about John Pork, I remarked that ‘I didn’t understand a word of it.’ Well, I’ve had the chance to learn quite a bit since that clue aired about the late Mr. Pork, including the fact that some viewers took exception with our description of him as AI-generated.
He added that although artificial intelligence is involved in many of John Pork’s TikTok appearances, calling his origins AI-generated “might not have been the best wording.”
Public Reaction
The apology was met with mixed responses online. While many viewers appreciated Jennings’ statement, others maintained the clue should have been phrased more accurately from the start.
Author’s Summary: Ken Jennings apologized after a Jeopardy! clue about John Pork drew criticism for incorrectly labeling the viral figure as AI-generated.
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