'Jeopardy!' Question Sparks Debate Over What's Really the Correct Response

What is...wait, what?

Jan 13, 2020
"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek at National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
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"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek at National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
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Image via Getty/Ethan Miller

Jeopardy! has been facing criticism the past few days for determining that one contestant gave an incorrect response. In the category "Where's that Church?," the trio of contestants were given the clue, "Built in the 300s A.D., the Church of the Nativity." 

"What is Palestine?," contestant Katie Needle answered after buzzing in. Host Alex Trebek responded with a kindly, "No." 

A made for Twitter moment if ever there was one.

The correct answer is Palestine btw. https://t.co/IZK1NoE4fJ

— Richard Goldwasser (@_Goldwasser_) January 11, 2020

People understood Katie's confusion over being told that she was wrong. 

She knows she’s right....look at her confusion after it!

— Neily_Ringworm (@Swing_Kinker) January 11, 2020

Wow one thing for our govt to lie but game show? Thank u Kate.

— Eileen Myles (@EileenMyles) January 11, 2020

Thanks! Palestine should be free 🇵🇸

— Katie Needle (@katieee817) January 11, 2020

Yes I am!

— Katie Needle (@katieee817) January 11, 2020

Katie also stood by her answer on Twitter.

Despite the dispute over her answer, Katie was awarded the $200 prize after a commercial break, but there was no explanation for the change.

But hey, Jeopardy! isn't alone in their misinterpretation of Palestine. 

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