‘Jeopardy’: Fans React to ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ Triple Stumper

Isaac Rouse
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‘Jeopardy’: Fans React to ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ Triple Stumper
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the June 13 episode of Jeopardy!]

In the June 13 episode of Jeopardy!, five-day champion Suresh Krishnan had to defend his $53,999 total winnings against nonprofit fundraiser Laura Blyler Scanland and graduate student Joe Siebert. But as the game went on, people began to notice all the triple stumpers going on throughout, especially one that involved The Lord’s Prayer.

As the game kicked off, host Mayim Bialik began to read the clue “Matthew 6:9 says, ‘Our Father, which art in heaven, [this] be thy name,” leaving all three contestants stumped on “hallowed.” This caused an uproar on Twitter, with users calling questions toward the contestants. “That’s “hallowed,” you heathens! 🙃😉 #Jeopardy,” one user tweeted. Others went on to say, “Jeez these #Jeopardy contestants can’t solve clues about The Lord’s Prayer, Big Daddy and Elizabeth Taylor – I give up 🤷🏻‍♀️.”

Going into Double Jeopardy, Krishnan had $5,000, Laura $200, and Joe 3,200. Joe begrudgingly got the Daily Double, which he knew he blew before he got the clue. His score was reduced by $1,000. Krishnan quickly added to his score this round when suddenly Laura got the next Daily Double, which she also got wrong, bringing her score down to $600. Krishnan dominated most of the match, with the only triple stumper of the round being in the category of Stand-Up Comedy.

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Going into Final Jeopardy, Krishnan had $11,800, Laura $600, and Joe $7,200. In the category Actors, “He starred in the two films whose soundtracks were the top 2 bestselling albums of 1978.” Although Laura got the answer correct, John Travolta, she was unable to out wager Krishnan, who ended the game in his victory with $14,401 for a six-day total of $96,595.

After the game, people went on to say the answer to the Final Jeopardy question was easy as well. Check out all the reactions to today’s game below.

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    LINDY1

    Yes, the growing pains of Jeopardy! has become cringeworthy. The Lord's Prayer??? Harrison Ford??? Most painful for me is the "singing" of the clues, running all the words together with no regard for the context or punctuation. I am concerned that, aside from the poorly written and convoluted clues lately, the "trying too hard to be the kids' favorite teacher" approach of Mayim singing the clues is misleading (and badly accentuated) for the contestants...and viewers. I've been beating this dead horse for a long time: It hurts, but sometimes a person is just not the right fit. Let Ken do what he do!! Hmmmm...

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      CyanCoathanger

      Completely AGREE!

      Instead of getting used to her, I get more irritated with her all the time.

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    GoldGlasses

    Here is a thought for you fans that want her out. Can you do it better. All your complaining the last two years tells me how spoiled you fans are. I’m sure she works real hard to do a great job. So if you don’t like it, call Sony and ask if you can host. If not, shut up and stop complaining. It’s gone on too long and it makes you all sound like a bunch of 2 year olds.

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      PurpleCar

      I agree. People need to grow up and stop whining. People have criticized everything about this woman, including her clothes and hairstyle! Also, I am most certain the job isn't as easy as some people think. I doubt the majority of them would do a better job.

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      RedTurtle

      Totally agree with you Bob!

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    OrangeBus

    I think Miss Bialik is doing a fine job don't blame the host cuz the contestants are not really intelligent and yes they need to enunciate specially those who have a bit of a foreign accent

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    RedCarrot

    FYI, author Isaac -

    Returning champion Suresh Krishnan did NOT have to "defend his $53,999 total winnings" against the new challengers.

    He keeps his previous earnings no matter what happens on each new show.

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    OliveGrapes

    Wow! Just Wow! This is really sad

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    GoldTeepee

    WHoopi is a piece of bad human, She has no respect for anyone! I would rather see th show

    Ended before the likes of her took over!

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      GoldTeepee

      A piece crap

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    OliveProcessor

    Not everyone is religious nor Christian, so yes, some people don't know The Lord's Prayer.

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    PurpleTrumpet

    I think it would improve the game shows of all types if the contestants were required to enunciated their words. Speaking fast is hard enough to understand without added difficulty.

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      OliveClover

      'required to enunciate'....

      You used the verb in the past tense. The sentence was written in the present tense.

      In reality, the sentence is awkwardly written.

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    OrangeFries

    These people didn't know "hallowed" be thy name" for the OUR FATHER"? Jeez where have they been under a rock?

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    PurpleTrumpet

    Please dump Mayim Bialik as a host!!

    She is terrible!! Bring back Ken Jennings!!!

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    GoldPuzzle

    WHAT happened to Ken Jennings?????

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    RedTurtle

    Yawn. Probably because religion is finally dying, thank god (obvious irony obvious).

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      OrangeAirBalloon

      Shame on you-why thank God if you don't believe in him??

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        BlueBox

        He was making a pun! Lighten up! Ms. Bialek is doing a great Job! She’s brighter than most, looks great and professional, doesn’t ask inane personal questions, and has a mastery of the rules. Sexism has no place in this discussion!

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        RedTurtle

        Note the part where it says “obvious irony obvious.” I’m acknowledging that I shouldn’t say “Thank god” if I don’t believe in that stupid cult. If you want to throw away all your money so some rich guy can tell you that you’re better than everyone else, go for it. That’s the beauty of free will; which, I might add, religions around the world often try to suppress. Food for thought. But good day nonetheless sir/madam.

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