Currently, Jeopardy! is the most watched game show on television. Sharp and informed contestants take on questions that frequently test the typical home viewer’s comprehension.
When all three characters in a recent episode grappled with what appeared to be a straightforward hint connected to the Lord’s Prayer, many Christian Christians were taken aback.
The $200 clue, usually the shortest and easiest on the board, came from the “Dadjectives” category and was presented by host Mayim Bialik on June 13.
Matthew states 6:9, “This ‘Be Thy Name,’ Our Father Who Art in Heaven.”
The word “sacred,” which is well-known to those who learned the Lord’s Prayer in Sunday school, is the answer (or, more accurately, “what is sacred,” according to Jeopardy! rules).
Though it seems that even relatively simple Jeopardy answers can occasionally stump players, it seems that the incomprehensibility of one of the most well-known Christian prayers really got to the religious set.
None of the Jeopardy players could figure out the answer last night. “Are you awake yet?” asked a person on Twitter.
When I was younger, learning the Lord’s Prayer by heart was similar to learning the Pledge of Allegiance. A tweet said that it was just something you did.
“While it may not necessarily indicate the apocalypse, it tells volumes about the beliefs, or lack thereof, of Americans,” said another commenter.
Some observers interpreted it as a sign of the US public’s waning confidence, while others were shocked that such a clear indication was ignored.
“Even as an atheist, I was able to respond to the question on the Lord’s prayer,” said a Twitter user.
My 4-year-old niece was able to accurately answer the Jeopardy question! The other competitors’ apparent lack of familiarity with the Lord’s Prayer surprised me. Someone else penned.
No thought is given to those who are in danger. The solution is beyond the geeks’ comprehension. Do they not know who Iron Maiden is? A other person made a joke referencing Iron Maiden’s song “Hallowed Be Thy Name.”
It surprised several viewers who noticed others were composed that everyone was confused by the seemingly simple question. Given their poor scores, it is possible that two of the competitors chose to proceed cautiously rather than take the chance of slipping farther behind.
Remember that Jeopardy! frequently has questions about Christianity and the Bible, and that players frequently give truthful answers to challenging topics that could even stump devoted churchgoers. Given that Christianity comes up on the show a lot, some people are worried that it emphasizes the religion too much.
Furthermore, Jeopardy! welcomes players from a variety of backgrounds and religious beliefs; it is very possible that these three contestants were not raised in a predominately Christian home, unlike most of the audience.
His appearance in the two films with the best-selling soundtracks in 1978 was his Final Jeopardy response. Even though the candidates had trouble reciting the Lord’s Prayer, their understanding of 1970s movies had somewhat improved.
Is this the right response? John Travolta gained notoriety for his contributions to the Saturday Night Fever and Grease soundtracks. Suresh Krishnan has now won six straight games in the competition with this victory.
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H/T : happiness-life.org
