Ken Jennings Apologizes After ‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Offends Fans — But There’s A Twist
“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 issued a public apology after backlash over a clue referencing an internet meme called John Pork. This meme features an anthropomorphic pigman with a human body and a pig's head, which has appeared in Instagram and TikTok content since 2018.
The meme is as silly and confusing as the viral 6-7 joke, described by a Reddit user as “Internet nonsense that is aimed at bored teenagers.” John Pork is sometimes used purely to bewilder older audiences.
Putting John Pork in the family photos #funny #johnpork #timcheese #prank #brainrot
Despite its goofy nature, John Pork has inspired user-generated internet “lore.” Fans have created imaginative stories about his life, including his supposed death at the hands of his nemesis Tim Cheese, a rodent-man with a mouse’s head and human body. The reasons for this vary widely.
- John Pork has become popular enough to be referenced playfully in pop culture.
- One such instance includes a tweet:
Thunderbolts x John Pork 👀 Thunderbolts* @Marvel Entertainment In Cinemas May 1st!
Recognizing John Pork's internet significance, “Jeopardy!” writers included him as a clue in the October 24 episode within a category titled “Daddy Is There Really A…”.
Author’s Summary
Ken Jennings apologized after a “Jeopardy!” clue about the quirky John Pork meme sparked backlash, highlighting the unpredictable reach of internet culture in mainstream media.