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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Says Sexist Clue Made Everyone in the Room ‘A Little Uncomfortable’

Rolling Stone
Story by Larisha Paul
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Jeopardy! contestant calls out sexist clue, leaving host Ken Jennings and the audience 'a little uncomfortable'.
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  • Host Ken Jennings deemed the Dorothy Parker rhyme 'Men seldom make passes at… girls who wear glasses' to be 'a little problematic' after contestant Heather Ryan wore glasses on the show.
  • Contestant Heather Ryan said the sexist clue didn't just make her uncomfortable, but shifted the energy across the room from the audience to the stage.
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Ken Jennings, Heather Ryan, 'Jeopardy!'
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