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JamesG · 10-02-2014, 02:00 AM

"Jeopardy!" Criticized as Sexist for "What Women Want" Category
10/1/14
by Ryan Gajewski

What is an ill-advised "Jeopardy!" category? To some critics, the answer was on display during Monday's episode.

The venerable quiz show is under fire after a category called "What Women Want" has been slammed as sexist by critics and Twitter users.

The category featured questions about tight jeans, Pilates and crossword puzzles, all of which were given as examples of things that women consider priorities.

One clue in the category was: "Some help around the house; would it kill you to get out the Bissell Bagless Canister one of these every once in a while?" The answer was a vacuum cleaner.

Twitter was abuzz with complaints about the segment, as "Chicago P.D." star Sophia Bush and "The View" co-host Rosie O'Donnell were among the celebs to weigh in.

".@Jeopardy? For a "smart" show, you just got srsly stupid RT @DJRumspringa: ARE YOU SERIOUS @Jeopardy?? pic.twitter.com/LEZcSw8K5A #SexismIsUgly"

"I’ll take equal pay for $500." - @Rosie on the @Jeopardy “What Women Want” category. #Jeopardy #TheView"

"The Late Show with David Letterman" lampooned the category with its Top Ten list Wednesday.

"Jeopardy!" reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...st-what-737518

MrCleveland · 10-02-2014, 10:02 PM

I saw that ep and the women had more knowledge of that category.

Some people just have nothing to do but gripe about everything! Now I have something for my "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch...which are based upon the SNL sketches...I wonder if Darryl Hammond will bring back his Sean Connery character if Will Ferrel makes a cameo?

Mine will have these three contestants...

Donald Trump (He tries to fire Alex Trebek)
Rosie O'Donnel (Gripes about everything from Nell Carter to Paul McCartney)
Sean Connery...hey...it's NOT a "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch without him!

Here are the categories...

Potent Potables
What Women Want
Assassins (Connery misquotes it as "ass ass ins")
Famous Donalds
U.S. Presidents
4-Letter Words

Here's the Final Jeopardy Category...

The Year It Is

Trumps Answer...Alex Trebek, his wager...You're Fired!
O'Donnel's Answer...blank, she refuses to answer and wants Bob Barker
Connery's Answer...POOP! Trebek informs him to write a number...he did give him one...#2!

cleverfun3000 · 10-03-2014, 03:48 AM

MrCleveland · 10-04-2014, 05:31 AM

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And that's the one with the biggest mouth...the one who doesn't want people to have fun because it's dangerous!

MacLeaper · 10-06-2014, 08:23 PM

Perhaps if there had been a "What Men Want" category along with it, then the show could have at least been viewed as equally sexist.
However, I think people should realize that a category like either one of those is playing off of stereotypes of men and women. It doesn't mean it's true for every man and woman alive. I wouldn't care that much about either one really- I mean, it is just a game show. There are so many other more important things in the world to spend energy on- I don't see this "controversy" as being very worthwhile to spend a lot of time on.
It's like that saying about how you have to pick your battles. There are much more important ones to fight, in my opinion.

MrCleveland · 10-07-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MacLeaper

Perhaps if there had been a "What Men Want" category along with it, then the show could have at least been viewed as equally sexist.
However, I think people should realize that a category like either one of those is playing off of stereotypes of men and women. It doesn't mean it's true for every man and woman alive. I wouldn't care that much about either one really- I mean, it is just a game show. There are so many other more important things in the world to spend energy on- I don't see this "controversy" as being very worthwhile to spend a lot of time on.
It's like that saying about how you have to pick your battles. There are much more important ones to fight, in my opinion.

When I think about the category "What Men Want", that would be good for SNL's "Celebrity Jeopardy" because all the answers would be "sex"!

Mace Dolex · 10-07-2014, 01:27 PM

People need to lighten the 'eff up already.

Edward216 · 11-02-2014, 12:38 AM

This is so stupid. Some people really need to get a life...and a sense of humor.

Ed.

10-02-2014, 02:00 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,106	"Jeopardy!" Gets Criticized for "What Women Want" Category *"Jeopardy!" Criticized as Sexist for "What Women Want" Category* 10/1/14 by Ryan Gajewski What is an ill-advised "Jeopardy!" category? To some critics, the answer was on display during Monday's episode. The venerable quiz show is under fire after a category called "What Women Want" has been slammed as sexist by critics and Twitter users. The category featured questions about tight jeans, Pilates and crossword puzzles, all of which were given as examples of things that women consider priorities. One clue in the category was: "Some help around the house; would it kill you to get out the Bissell Bagless Canister one of these every once in a while?" The answer was a vacuum cleaner. Twitter was abuzz with complaints about the segment, as "Chicago P.D." star Sophia Bush and "The View" co-host Rosie O'Donnell were among the celebs to weigh in. ".@Jeopardy? For a "smart" show, you just got srsly stupid RT @DJRumspringa: ARE YOU SERIOUS @Jeopardy?? pic.twitter.com/LEZcSw8K5A #SexismIsUgly" "I’ll take equal pay for $500." - @Rosie on the @Jeopardy “What Women Want” category. #Jeopardy #TheView" "The Late Show with David Letterman" lampooned the category with its Top Ten list Wednesday. "Jeopardy!" reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...st-what-737518

10-03-2014, 03:48 AM	#3
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10-06-2014, 08:23 PM	#5
MacLeaper Child of the 80s Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2001 Posts: 3,359	Perhaps if there had been a "What Men Want" category along with it, then the show could have at least been viewed as equally sexist. However, I think people should realize that a category like either one of those is playing off of stereotypes of men and women. It doesn't mean it's true for every man and woman alive. I wouldn't care that much about either one really- I mean, it is just a game show. There are so many other more important things in the world to spend energy on- I don't see this "controversy" as being very worthwhile to spend a lot of time on. It's like that saying about how you have to pick your battles. There are much more important ones to fight, in my opinion.
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10-02-2014, 10:02 PM	#2
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I saw that ep and the women had more knowledge of that category. Some people just have nothing to do but gripe about everything! Now I have something for my "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch...which are based upon the SNL sketches...I wonder if Darryl Hammond will bring back his Sean Connery character if Will Ferrel makes a cameo? Mine will have these three contestants... Donald Trump (He tries to fire Alex Trebek) Rosie O'Donnel (Gripes about everything from Nell Carter to Paul McCartney) Sean Connery...hey...it's NOT a "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketch without him! Here are the categories... Potent Potables What Women Want Assassins (Connery misquotes it as "ass ass ins") Famous Donalds U.S. Presidents 4-Letter Words Here's the Final Jeopardy Category... The Year It Is Trumps Answer...Alex Trebek, his wager...You're Fired! O'Donnel's Answer...blank, she refuses to answer and wants Bob Barker Connery's Answer...POOP! Trebek informs him to write a number...he did give him one...#2!
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10-07-2014, 01:27 PM	#7
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,668	People need to lighten the 'eff up already.

11-02-2014, 12:38 AM	#8
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,640	This is so stupid. Some people really need to get a life...and a sense of humor. Ed.