Jeopardy! Slammed For 'Sexist' Clue On Monday's Show

10/29/2024 11:35 AM

Jeopardy! is taking heat for what many are calling a "sexist" clue during Monday night's show.

The popular game show, which has been running since 1964, had a controversial clue during Monday night's show. Even host Ken Jennings seemed to admit that he wasn't a fan of the clue, which bothered some fans and a couple of the contestants. 

Will Wallace, the returning champion, picked a clue from the "Complete The Rhyming Phrase" category. It was a clue from that category that bothered Jeopardy! fans. 

The clue was: "Men seldom make passes at…" asking the contestants to finish the rhyme.

Wallace, the show's returning champion, got the answer right. It was: "Girls who wear glasses."

Heather, a health program director from Binghamton, New York, was not happy with the clue. Heather, of course, was donning glasses. 

"A little problematic, sorry Heather," Jennings said.

Wallace added: "Very."

TV Insider had more: 

"The broadcast cut to show all three players, and Heather scoffed, looking uncomfortable and turning outward, chuckling along with the audience. It seemingly wasn't lost on anyone on-stage that she was wearing glasses." 

The clue was written in the 1920s, perhaps during a time when glasses weren't as in style, but they are all over the place today. In fact, many would admit that they find them more attractive than non-glasses wears. 

Everyone has their preferences, but it seems like Jeopardy! fans were not happy with the "sexist" clue given on the show on Monday night.

Should Jeopardy! apologize for the clue given during Monday night's show?