Ken Jennings Apologizes After ‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Offends Fans

Ken Jennings Apologizes After ‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Sparks Controversy

Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!", issued an apology regarding a recent clue that offended some viewers. Addressing John, Jennings said,

“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.”

The John Pork Meme Explained

John Pork is an internet meme featuring an anthropomorphic pigman with a human body and a pig's head, appearing on platforms like Instagram and TikTok since 2018. Its meaning is as whimsical and confusing as other internet jokes such as the viral 6-7 meme.

One Reddit user described it as “Internet nonsense that is aimed at bored teenagers.” The meme is sometimes used to confuse or amuse older generations.

Example Usage

“Putting John Pork in the family photos #funny #johnpork #timcheese #prank #brainrot”

John Pork’s Internet Lore

Fans of John Pork have created a background story for the character. According to this fan-created lore, John Pork was killed by his nemesis Tim Cheese, a similar hybrid character with a mouse's head and a human body. The motives behind this fictional conflict vary in user stories.

“Jeopardy!” Episode and the Clue

Due to John Pork's online popularity, the "Jeopardy!" writers included a clue referencing the meme in an episode aired on October 24, under the category titled “Daddy Is There Really A…”

This inclusion led to mixed reactions, prompting Jennings to apologize publicly.

Author's Summary

Ken Jennings apologized after a "Jeopardy!" clue about the quirky John Pork meme offended some viewers, highlighting how internet culture can unexpectedly intersect with mainstream media.

HuffPost — 2025-11-05