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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
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    https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/jeopardy-contestant-speaks-out-problematic-clue/3595494/?_osource=SocialFlowFB_CHBrand

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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      FFS

      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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        You could look at this as wokeness run amok or as basic politeness. Even in 1985 would Alex be embarrassed after giving a clue to a contestant that basically said ‘the opposite sex doesn’t find you attractive’ when he/she is on national television and all his/her friends and family are watching? I think he would.

        Would he apologize? I’m sure he would he was a classy guy.

        Only non-witches get due process.

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        • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

          You could look at this as wokeness run amok or as basic politeness. Even in 1985 would Alex be embarrassed after giving a clue to a contestant that basically said ‘the opposite sex doesn’t find you attractive’ when he/she is on national television and all his/her friends and family are watching? I think he would.

          Would he apologize? I’m sure he would he was a classy guy.

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          @jon-nyc said in The problematic Jeopardy clue:

          Even in 1985 would Alex be embarrassed after giving a clue to a contestant that basically said ‘the opposite sex doesn’t find you attractive?’ I think he would.

          Probably.

          But, is there anyone of her age who doesn't know the rhyme, "Men don't make passes...?"

          It's not about the opposite sex being unattractive, it's about a silly rhyme.

          The blame-shaming is amazing.

          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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            The story wasn't preachy though. The "victim" seemed to take it in good spirit, and the perpetrators were just a little appropriately embarrassed.

            Education is extremely important.

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            • MikM Mik

              FFS

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              @Mik said in The problematic Jeopardy clue:

              FFS

              QFT ☝

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