On Wednesday’s episode of “Jeopardy!,” host Ken Jennings found himself in an amusing situation that echoed his past when reading from the “This Is Not A Drill” category. The question displayed a gardening tool, prompting Jennings to ask contestants Kiley Campbell, Micah Fritz, and Greg Harris about a specific tool known for its angled blade used to uproot unwanted plants.
When Micah buzzed in with the answer, “What is a hoe?” it was promptly deemed incorrect. Jennings then revealed the answer was actually “a Cape Cod weeder.” In a lighthearted moment, he quipped, “It seems like ‘What is a hoe’ is never correct around here,” referencing an infamous gaffe from his own time as a contestant back in 2004.
During that earlier incident, Jennings had answered the clue “This term for a long-handled gardening tool can also mean an immoral pleasure seeker” with the same answer, which surprised the late host Alex Trebek. Trebek’s witty response, “They teach you that in school in Utah, huh?” is fondly remembered by fans of the show.
The “Jeopardy!” social media team playfully acknowledged Jennings’ blunder by sharing a clip of the episode, captioned, “‘What is a hoe?’ is still not correct 21 years later. #JUSTICEFORKEN.” Fans took to social media to comment on Jennings’ consistent misstep, with one user noting his similar delivery when correcting Micah’s answer.
Ken Jennings, who gained fame with a remarkable 74-game winning streak in 2004, later returned to the show as a guest host after Trebek’s passing. In 2023, he officially became the permanent host of “Jeopardy!” continuing to endear himself to audiences and reminding viewers of the lasting impact of memorable moments from the show’s history.
This incident underscores the enduring legacy and communal enjoyment surrounding “Jeopardy!” and its hosts, where past mistakes become cherished anecdotes for fans and contestants alike.