Jeopardy! Issues Apology for Controversial Clue
The game show Jeopardy! apologized after a clue about the viral figure John Pork sparked backlash. Host Ken Jennings shared a video on TikTok explaining his confusion over the clue, which aired on October 24.
Details of the Controversial Clue
The category was titled “Daddy is there really a…” and the clue read:
No: A.I. Generated The TikTok Image of this pig/human eventually killed by Tim Cheese.
None of the contestants answered, and the correct response was “Who is John Pork?” Jennings admitted on air, “I didn’t understand any of that,” causing contestants to laugh.
Who is John Pork?
John Pork is a digitally created character combining a man's body with a pig's head, popular on TikTok. Online rumors in 2023 falsely claimed he was shot and killed, but the creator continues to post videos. TikTok users humorously declared his "death," fueling the “RIP John Pork” trend.
Backlash and Apology
Fans criticized the clue's suggestion that John Pork was AI-generated, pointing out the character existed before widespread AI use. In response, Jeopardy! released an apology video stating:
“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.” “Now, even though AI is used heavily in many of his TikToks, it’s possible that wasn’t the best wording to refer to his original appearances.”
Summary
Jeopardy! acknowledged the misunderstanding around the John Pork clue and apologized for the inaccurate description, clarifying the character's origins and use of AI.
Author's summary: The controversy over Jeopardy!'s John Pork clue highlights challenges in referencing digital culture accurately, prompting the show to issue a careful apology.
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