Jeopardy! is a renowned quiz show that has long been praised for pushing even the most intelligent and experienced contenders. This is a program where the best brains fight to decipher hints that sometimes leave home viewers wondering. But a recent show generated an unexpected lot of conversation—not for its complexity but for the simplicity of a hint that managed to stun all three participants.
In the June 13 program, host Mayim Bialik revealed a $200 hint in the category “Dadjectives,” which many saw to be a gentle pitch for the contenders. Drawn from one of the most well-known Christian books, the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father Which Art In Heaven’s,” this “Be Thy Name” riddle Naturally, the predicted answer was “hallowed,” (or more specifically, “What is hallowed?” in Jeopardy! jargon). But to the surprise of many Christian viewers—and even some nonreligious ones—not one contender buzzed in with the right response.
