Heather Ryan, a contestant on "Jeopardy!", expressed discomfort over a clue deemed "sexist" during her appearance on the show. The clue referenced a Dorothy Parker quote about "girls who wear glasses," prompting an apology from host Ken Jennings. Ryan suggested the show should choose better rhyming phrases in the future, highlighting the impact such stereotypes can have on young girls. Despite the awkward moment, Ryan enjoyed her experience on the iconic game show.
A 'Jeopardy!' contestant, Heather Ryan, addressed a controversial clue referencing a Dorothy Parker quote about women wearing glasses, which some viewers found sexist. The clue, used in a recent episode, prompted an apology from host Ken Jennings. Ryan, who lost the game narrowly, suggested choosing better rhyming phrases in the future, highlighting the impact such sayings can have on young girls. The episode aired amid discrimination complaints against 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune,' with Sony emphasizing its commitment to inclusivity.
Heather Ryan, a Jeopardy! contestant involved in a controversial clue incident, criticized the show for using a phrase she found outdated and potentially harmful to young girls' confidence. The phrase, "Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses," was coined by Dorothy Parker. Host Ken Jennings apologized during the episode, acknowledging the awkwardness. Ryan, despite the incident, enjoyed her overall experience on the show. The controversy sparked discussions about the appropriateness of certain historical quotes in modern contexts.
"Jeopardy!" producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss addressed backlash over a controversial clue deemed sexist by viewers, which involved a phrase by Dorothy Parker. During the episode, host Ken Jennings apologized to contestant Heather Ryan, who was wearing glasses, after the phrase "Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses" was used. Fans criticized the show for the choice of clue, and Foss clarified that the phrase was not written by the show's writers but was part of a historical reference. The incident sparked significant discussion on social media.
