Ken Jennings Apologizes Over ‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Controversy
“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,” said Ken Jennings in response to backlash over a recent clue on the show.
The John Pork Meme
John Pork is an anthropomorphic character with a pig's head and a human body, featured in Instagram and TikTok content since 2018. The meme is often described as silly and confusing, similar to viral internet jokes like the “6-7” meme. One Reddit user called it “Internet nonsense that is aimed at bored teenagers.”
Usage and Popularity
The meme is sometimes used to confuse or amuse older audiences. A sample post reads:
Putting John Pork in the family photos #funny #johnpork #timcheese #prank #brainrot
Despite its goofy nature, John Pork has developed a user-generated lore. Fans imagine his life story, including a narrative where he was killed by his nemesis Tim Cheese, a rodent-man character with a mouse head and human body.
‘Jeopardy!’ Episode Featuring John Pork
Due to the character’s viral status, the writers of “Jeopardy!” included John Pork as a clue in the October 24 episode, under the category “Daddy Is There Really A…”
Additional Mentions
The pigman has even appeared in mock promotional content, such as a fictional crossover with Marvel's Thunderbolts.
Thunderbolts x John Pork 👀 Thunderbolts* @Marvel Entertainment In Cinemas May 1st!
Author’s Summary
Ken Jennings apologized after a “Jeopardy!” clue referencing the quirky John Pork meme offended fans, highlighting the unexpected challenges of internet culture entering mainstream media.
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