Top 10 Jeopardy Fails of All Time

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  • Top 10 Jeopardy Fails of All Time
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    We’ll take colossal mistakes for $1000, Alex. For this list, we’re looking at the funniest, most awkward, most downright embarrassing fails in Jeopardy history, while excluding intentionally wrong answers. We'll be looking at some Jeopardy failed responses, such as "What is A Donkey", "What is a Threesome?" "What is Toronto?" and more. Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Jeopardy Fails of All Time.
    #10. “What Is a Donkey?”
    #9. “What Is a Threesome?”
    #8. Kareem AbdulJabbar’s “XRated” Answer
    #7. “What Is Pussy Furry?”
    #6. Wolf Blitzer’s Big First Round Loss
    #5. “What Are Public Toilets?”
    #4. “What Is Toronto?????”
    #3, #2 & #1: ????
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  • @KermitKong10
    @KermitKong10 4 роки тому +123

    Alex was a great Jeopardy host who knows who’ll replace him R.I.P.

    • @iloveallpple
      @iloveallpple 4 роки тому +5

      I hope it’s ken

    • @Idk-dc7hv
      @Idk-dc7hv 4 роки тому +4

      No one will replace him. You can’t replace a legend.

    • @austinvoss576
      @austinvoss576 4 роки тому +5

      No one can truly replace a legend like Alex I mean you can’t think of jeopardy with out picturing Alex, but I feel if anyone is worthy of that title it should be Ken Jennings.

    • @Solairsisdum
      @Solairsisdum 4 роки тому +2

      Betty white he wanted her to replace him when he left

    • @masterdeadpoolgamer4209
      @masterdeadpoolgamer4209 4 роки тому +2

      Yes may Alex Trebek rest in peace he gave us laughs and smiles and some of the funniest moments and questions in the world

  • @macman3100
    @macman3100 4 роки тому +57

    Had to revisit in memory of Alex. One of the greatest humans to ever live

    • @davyt0247
      @davyt0247 4 роки тому +2

      Same here, 7:30 on Weeknights is gonna be weird.

  • @DioneN
    @DioneN 7 років тому +229

    This would have been a much more enjoyable list if we could have seen the actual clips of what happened rather than the narrator explaining what happened. I actually had to stop watching it cause all the humour was lost.

    • @markleng67
      @markleng67 5 років тому +10

      Agree! Very poorly done and very disjointed.

    • @kokorondeficit
      @kokorondeficit 5 років тому +1

      DioneN probably to avoid copyright but to me doesn’t make sense cuz literally the honorable mention shos the clips

    • @ccinSFfruitloop
      @ccinSFfruitloop 5 років тому

      agreed! we need context!!

    • @VibeVixen02
      @VibeVixen02 5 років тому

      Or at least have provided which episodes they were from so we could watch them

    • @migueljaggassar1256
      @migueljaggassar1256 4 роки тому

      Exactly

  • @AirbenderHawk
    @AirbenderHawk 7 років тому +130

    LMAO!! Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune are my favorites, but fails is what made the shows more entertaining.

  • @erictaylor5462
    @erictaylor5462 7 років тому +222

    My favorite was "What is a hoe" because that was my answer too.

    • @jaredcowling9176
      @jaredcowling9176 7 років тому +2

      Eric Taylor same here dude

    • @erictaylor5462
      @erictaylor5462 7 років тому +11

      Yea, I'm pretty sure it was deliberate on Ken's part. He know it was wrong, but he was enough ahead that it didn't matter.
      Take a look at his face right after he says, "What is a hoe?" He's grinning even before Alex said, No."

    • @viccorrell224
      @viccorrell224 7 років тому +4

      This is my number one also.

    • @killerb255
      @killerb255 7 років тому +8

      It's Ken freaking Jennings. He won so much money that he can do whatever the hell he wants on Jeopardy!!

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 6 років тому

      Except it's stupid because 'ho' is slang for whore, so not even a real word. The stupidity rampant in the world depresses me.

  • @19TAURUSGIRL91
    @19TAURUSGIRL91 4 роки тому +12

    I hope Alex knew how much of a treasure he was to millions of us. I remember coming home from school and turning on Jeopardy and still watching it as an adult. A kind, gentle and bright soul. All of America is going to miss him. 💐💙

  • @markyncole
    @markyncole 7 років тому +6

    I remember watching that Jeopardy episode with my son when that kid said "What is a Donkey?" and like the crowd,we both burst out laughing.

    • @jessicalillianweinberg4401
      @jessicalillianweinberg4401 5 років тому

      Just a few days ago someone answered "donkey" for a clue about an animal in some Biblical passage. They accepted it, but the answer they wanted was a certain three-letter synonym for donkey...I wonder if that person had been reluctant to say that word. But Alex said, it, very seriously, "We'll accept donkey. But it was..."

  • @jlwebster9
    @jlwebster9 4 роки тому +1

    I remember rushing home every day after school to watch Jeopardy! I loved everything about the show and Alex as host. It will never be the same without him. Never cried so much for someone I've never met. I still can't believe it

  • @vsquipar
    @vsquipar 4 роки тому +9

    RIP Alex, my condolences goes to his friends and family.

  • @alvinlee3870
    @alvinlee3870 4 роки тому +20

    Who’s here after trebek died rip man

    • @davyt0247
      @davyt0247 4 роки тому

      Yep had to revisit my childhood

  • @evanhayes5891
    @evanhayes5891 4 роки тому +6

    We've lost Alex Trebek today. Saddening.
    UA-cam brought me to this video, where you show on a graphic (multiple times) that Jeopardy started in 1964. It's in fact 1984.

    • @davyt0247
      @davyt0247 4 роки тому

      WatchMojo is actually correct. The original Jeopardy was aired on NBC in 1964 with Art Fleming hosting. It ran until 1975. ABC restarted Jeopardy in 1984 with Alex Trebek as host.

    • @evanhayes5891
      @evanhayes5891 4 роки тому

      @@davyt0247 Ah. Well, in that case, WatchMojo should've made it "Jeopardy (1964-1975, 1984-)", which I've seen them do before.

  • @GamingFanactic911
    @GamingFanactic911 4 роки тому +1

    I have heard that Ken Jennings will replace him for the show to go on but you can't replace Alex ever. He was a true persona and I watched him all the time when I was younger with my grandma. RIP Alex. 😭😭❤❤ Also, he's resting up there with Regis; two of my favorite game show hosts are gone but never forgotten. ❤

  • @LilLadi08
    @LilLadi08 4 роки тому +2

    I bawled when I found out. I love watching Alex. Prayers to his family.

  • @JarfTaco
    @JarfTaco 5 років тому +2

    2:32 That moment when you're making fun of Jeopardy fails but you don't even read the original clue correctly

  • @Chrisywith1s
    @Chrisywith1s 5 років тому +12

    You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take - Wayne Gretzky - Michael Scott

  • @emilydanks
    @emilydanks 4 роки тому +3

    No one can replace him .. rest in peace Alex we love you

  • @Dr.MalcomsBrokenLeg
    @Dr.MalcomsBrokenLeg 4 роки тому +1

    My family and I would love to just sit and watch Jeopardy each night. Not every night sometimes, but we loved the challenging questions worded weirdly. Alex has been there forever and I miss him already.

  • @markymark443
    @markymark443 6 років тому

    0:13 maybe he lives in a place where bathrooms aren't too popular, so whenever he goes outside all he sees is yellow snow 😂😂😂

  • @rndmpinkiepie64
    @rndmpinkiepie64 7 років тому +29

    8:18 to 8:40
    DUDE, JUST SIT THERE AND SHUT UP!

  • @MikeADHD
    @MikeADHD 7 років тому +202

    Wheel of fortune fails need to have the south park episode with Randy 😂

  • @graphitebendy
    @graphitebendy 3 роки тому

    Me and my family would sit in the living room and have our own little Jeopardy games while the show was going on. It was awsome.

  • @TriviaLion
    @TriviaLion 4 роки тому +3

    Just realized after looking at the SNL Jeopardy clip..."mortal enemies" Connery and Trebek died within days of each other! 😯😉

  • @rodneytrotter3725
    @rodneytrotter3725 7 місяців тому +1

    Ok, how many people are here thinking Donkey too? I remember this episode and when the answer was read, I yelled out DONKEY for everyone to hear....lol

  • @HonkIfYouLoveHonking
    @HonkIfYouLoveHonking 5 років тому

    The guy who turned a question about tree huggers into "Who is Carl Sagan" is the most puzzling fail ever.

  • @goldiethecat210
    @goldiethecat210 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the funny moments Alex

  • @QuaintMelissaK
    @QuaintMelissaK 7 років тому +27

    Kareem also had another fail...he missed his own line in the movie "Airplane".

    • @donaldpaluga
      @donaldpaluga 7 років тому +3

      WHat is You Beat Me To It

    • @kroboski88
      @kroboski88 7 років тому +2

      And he once answered himself getting the question wrong

    • @HopUpOutDaBed
      @HopUpOutDaBed 7 років тому +2

      that was the same question

  • @DaveTingwaldd
    @DaveTingwaldd 7 років тому

    Willy Wonka at the end...epic! LOL "GOOD DAY SIR!"

  • @davyt0247
    @davyt0247 4 роки тому +1

    Revisiting my childhood. Rest well Alex, you more than earned it.

  • @GearheadDaily
    @GearheadDaily 7 років тому

    I love these, i remember a few, I used to watch Jeopardy religiously.

  • @SheriffOutlaw
    @SheriffOutlaw 4 роки тому +1

    We love you Alex. Thank You for the memories and the legacy you left with Your work with Jeopardy R.I.P Alex Trebek 😭

  • @kenrickkahn
    @kenrickkahn 7 років тому

    #1 Feels like a scene straight out of a comedy movie! LMAO!!

  • @1776Sledge
    @1776Sledge 4 роки тому +1

    So awesome. R.I.P Alex Trebek

  • @debbiefiegura9103
    @debbiefiegura9103 4 роки тому +1

    Alex was intelligent, personable and a great communicator. He made a tv quiz show, that could have been tedious entertaining and fun to watch. He was someone who you looked forward to welcome into your home each night as I watched Jeopardy. He will be missed. God bless him, and God bless his family as they deal with his passing.

  • @adamhovey407
    @adamhovey407 7 років тому +4

    The Arthur clip, was awesome.

  • @carsonschoen3350
    @carsonschoen3350 7 років тому +22

    Glad I had a full second to see what the answer was before I could hear that wrong answer. This kinda wasn’t funny because there wasn’t any context.

    • @rowynnecrowley1689
      @rowynnecrowley1689 6 років тому +1

      Agreed. Like the one with the three place names. Not knowing how the category works, how do you know if it's really that big of a fail?

    • @Scrappicat
      @Scrappicat 6 років тому

      Seriously. I had to keep pausing the video to read the answer!

  • @zacharypadgett5565
    @zacharypadgett5565 7 років тому

    2:31 Did anyone else notice that the narrator said that there were "6 movie ratings" on the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar question, when the question clearly states that there are "5 movie ratings"?

  • @70s80s
    @70s80s 7 років тому

    “In Japan, a Doctor might tell you to stick out your SHITA.”
    “What is your behind?”

  • @eleanorek.leslie9818
    @eleanorek.leslie9818 3 роки тому

    This show is the BEST!!

  • @magicman205
    @magicman205 7 років тому +23

    6:35 Actually Michael Scott said that quote

    • @whoisbrucewayne17
      @whoisbrucewayne17 7 років тому +2

      Magicman205 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @JamieinGa1979
    @JamieinGa1979 7 років тому

    best till now i found on youtube
    Thanks for this vdo
    from me i liked your video
    and shared this video. Thanks.

  • @la_king2388
    @la_king2388 4 роки тому +1

    Who else is here after Alex Trebek died
    R.I.P Alex Trebek your have always made us laugh and gave our brains a fun ride

  • @CalrissianSteele
    @CalrissianSteele 7 років тому +1

    That Wolf Blitzer one. Holy shit. That's embarrassing.
    Doesn't really know as much as he thinks he does. lol.

  • @colecreatedcontent4916
    @colecreatedcontent4916 5 років тому +3

    Fact check: X was a official rating for movies

  • @fahimrahim4840
    @fahimrahim4840 4 роки тому +1

    Well he is only one that made it funny as hell with em

  • @mrnocal
    @mrnocal 6 років тому

    Kareem's answer of the movie rating X is far from a fail IMO. Many aren't aware that X isn't an official movie rating, since it's so commonly used.

  • @mochabearry
    @mochabearry 7 років тому +16

    I love top 10 fails and top 10 worst lists more than the best top 10 lists, lol.

  • @So_Wholesome
    @So_Wholesome 4 роки тому +1

    Rest in Piece Alex, your legacy lives on

  • @GabrielRodriguez-mc4me
    @GabrielRodriguez-mc4me 7 років тому +2

    I saw number 1 live. the best 2nd place finisher from one of the other semifinals took the final spot and won the tournament

  • @Kuzo53
    @Kuzo53 6 років тому

    That “Chris Farley” answer should have been number one. I was fucking dying

  • @ELSTrainTuber501
    @ELSTrainTuber501 3 роки тому +1

    10: What is a donkey
    9: What is a threesome
    8: Kareem Abdul-Jabber’s X-rated Answer
    7: What is pussy furry
    6: Wolf Blitzer’s big First round loss
    5: What are public toilets
    4: What is Toronto
    3: Who is magic johnson
    2: Terrible trio suffers multiple triple stumpers in 1 game
    HM: Mr. Wrong & mr. Right
    HM: Who was Chris farley
    1: All teen contestant finish with $0

  • @pillopratt4640
    @pillopratt4640 4 роки тому +1

    They can't replace Alex Trebek as the host now. Jeopardy just wouldn't be the same.

  • @freakfoxvevo7915
    @freakfoxvevo7915 7 років тому +64

    Cue the Weird Al references

    • @Alex_Nason
      @Alex_Nason 7 років тому +1

      Steven Maiorana lol

    • @kristashafer93098
      @kristashafer93098 7 років тому +1

      Steven Maiorana They missed a perfect opportunity to use his hilarious parody! I'm so disappointed.

    • @jimb.7523
      @jimb.7523 7 років тому +1

      Krista Shafer Not the first time WatchMojo has disappointed....

    • @Coyotek4
      @Coyotek4 7 років тому +1

      How about when Weird Al was ON Jeopardy (the rock-n-roll version, anyway) ... and yes, he lost.

    • @happychaosofthenorth
      @happychaosofthenorth 7 років тому +1

      I sure hope they do better, next weekend on the Price is Right.

  • @TerryB751
    @TerryB751 7 років тому +1

    I'd like to see Alex as a contestant for the first time in about 1000 years he's been on the air.

  • @JeremyThePerson
    @JeremyThePerson 7 років тому +3

    I Thought Michael Jordan said that 😂😂

  • @masterfury9939
    @masterfury9939 7 років тому

    wow, Alex is actually a savage with no emotions xD

  • @Jayson619
    @Jayson619 3 роки тому

    There was an episode where everyone couldn't answer a damn question at all. The category is VIDEOGAMES.

  • @LuKasAV6
    @LuKasAV6 7 років тому +8

    This is not one of Watchmojo's better edited videos.

  • @jasminejohnston6393
    @jasminejohnston6393 6 років тому

    You missed "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen I don't know" and "who is...some guy in Normandy but I just won $75,000"!

  • @crystalmath9369
    @crystalmath9369 4 роки тому

    RIP mr.J your Entertainment will never be forgotten

  • @LogoAttitude
    @LogoAttitude 7 років тому

    Jeopardy may be distributed by CBS, but it is owned and produced by Sony. The latter company even released a DVD containing the most memorable episodes of the current run.

  • @darthkobe73
    @darthkobe73 4 роки тому +1

    RIP the great Alex Trebek. Truly a legend.

  • @colinmitchell1276
    @colinmitchell1276 5 років тому

    "WHAT IS A DONKEY??!!" AHAHAHAHAHAHA😂😂

  • @TeamPaul17
    @TeamPaul17 6 років тому

    So, while "What's a hoe?" isn't considered a fail for Jeopardy!, it IS considered one of the biggest fails in game show history. Oh, WatchMojo...

  • @TeatroGrotesco
    @TeatroGrotesco 7 років тому +8

    What about the time Kareem abdul-jabar missed the one about himself.

    • @dadoctah
      @dadoctah 7 років тому +1

      A truly epic moment in game show history.

    • @Morgil27
      @Morgil27 7 років тому +1

      I was gonna bring that up, too, but I wanted to see if anyone else mentioned it, first. That was hilarious, especially Trebek's reaction.

  • @theperry13
    @theperry13 7 років тому

    There is a behind the scene on the Watson one. Its a good video to watch and you can understand why it choose Toronto.

  • @JoeBleasdaleReal
    @JoeBleasdaleReal 7 років тому

    Hahaha being from the UK, I can only laugh at that final one. They're the types who would go to Leeds and think it were in Lancashire!

  • @robertdickerson16
    @robertdickerson16 4 роки тому

    Every human being in the world had watched and played jeopardy ,he is part of all of our lives

  • @brianpasternak5257
    @brianpasternak5257 7 років тому +1

    Bigger fail for Kareem, I think - his line from "Airplane!" - Tell your old man to drag this '70's UCLA and Trail Blazer center (& Lanier!) up & down the court for 48 minutes.

  • @LuKasAV6
    @LuKasAV6 7 років тому +2

    9:15 Why did the leader - who had a $4,400 advantage - bet everything?! Why did ANY of them bet everything? Ugh!

  • @gabrieldodds1365
    @gabrieldodds1365 3 роки тому

    i think the same thing as number 1 happened on the 2nd ever game of jeopardy, which led to the strategy of betting everything but 1 or 2 dollars

  • @ThePipofDespair
    @ThePipofDespair 7 років тому +2

    I like watching Jeopardy with my grandma

  • @MrKluckie13
    @MrKluckie13 7 років тому

    LOL!!! :'D The middle contestant of number 1 (Joe) is actually a friend from my graduating class!

  • @expectoprotesto
    @expectoprotesto 7 років тому

    That dude said donkey punch.
    Lol.

  • @Eguzzisme
    @Eguzzisme 7 років тому

    Shit, I said “what is a hoe too” LOL 😂

  • @ryancalcaterra4946
    @ryancalcaterra4946 7 років тому +1

    You know you've messed up when Alex responds with "oh no...".

  • @r8drfan76
    @r8drfan76 6 років тому

    Omg the ending was the best part

  • @QXZ_Productions
    @QXZ_Productions 7 років тому +1

    That triple-zero Teen Tournament game was painful to watch. To be fair, at least all three of those contestants were in the correct region of the world with "Dublin".

  • @TATASWF36Studios
    @TATASWF36Studios 4 роки тому +1

    R.I.P Alex. You’ll be missed

  • @jeffallen55
    @jeffallen55 7 років тому

    "Before we show you a clip of the punchline, we're going to tell you what the punchline is, then we're going to give you the background on the punchline, then repeat the punchline again, before finally allowing you to view it for yourself, which is what you wanted to see in the first place." -WatchMojo, probably

  • @saikonakoshi4334
    @saikonakoshi4334 7 років тому +2

    How is "the age of consent" answer not on here?!?!?!! That was so cringy and awkward. I'm baffled that it isn't on this list.

  • @stephenchase7711
    @stephenchase7711 5 років тому

    "What is Toronto?" should be number 1!!

  • @davemeers37
    @davemeers37 4 роки тому +1

    I’ll take people for $2000
    The answer is Alex Trebek
    Who was a 100% class act
    R. I. P. Mr. Alex Trebek thank you for everything

  • @valmarsiglia
    @valmarsiglia 6 років тому

    Ancient Rome did have public toilets. But they didn't wipe with papyrus.

  • @Thatswhaticallavid
    @Thatswhaticallavid 7 років тому +11

    without watching yet I hope “what is the age of consent?” is first

  • @darthvadersith514
    @darthvadersith514 7 років тому

    With that background music, I've now got this stuck in my head: "Rorschach and Deadpool! A nut and a fool!" Thumbs up if you're a RandomGuy fan!

  • @potato2502
    @potato2502 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Alex. You will be missed.
    Rest In Peace 😔

  • @Dayrecord_1892
    @Dayrecord_1892 4 роки тому

    RIP Alex he was the best

  • @Wired4Life2
    @Wired4Life2 7 років тому +1

    I approve of the Arthur and Willy Wonka clips. =D

  • @RandomFlashFanGirl
    @RandomFlashFanGirl 4 роки тому

    I used to watch Jeopardy! with my grandfather before he passed away

  • @kenterminateddq5311
    @kenterminateddq5311 7 років тому

    Wow, the number one pick fits so perfectly with the "YOU LOSE!" scene from Willy Wonka.

    • @HuskyDog88
      @HuskyDog88 Рік тому +1

      What about the Price is Right losing horns.

  • @millerhxc
    @millerhxc 7 років тому +7

    Can someone explain what's going on with the countries round in the honourable mentions? Did they have to pick the most populated or something?

    • @sparkydoodle696
      @sparkydoodle696 7 років тому

      millerhxc agreed, we need some context

    • @Hukooma
      @Hukooma 7 років тому +7

      If you look at 8:16 you'll see: theme called "the most populous nation":)

    • @millerhxc
      @millerhxc 7 років тому +1

      Aha! Thank you! Poor guy.

  • @victorhernandez8723
    @victorhernandez8723 7 років тому

    I’m speechless! I’ve got nothing to say about the number one pick!

  • @radiorob7543
    @radiorob7543 7 років тому

    The best part of this video was the end. Both literally and figuratively.

  • @Chaos89P
    @Chaos89P 7 років тому

    I'll now take "Intentionally Wrong Answers" for $400, Alex.

  • @AnimeGirl4891
    @AnimeGirl4891 7 років тому

    The number 1 choice is going to blow my dad's mind

  • @carewser
    @carewser 6 років тому

    Jeopardy should have had a tie breaker question ready for that teen tournament

  • @aphroditeonearth9947
    @aphroditeonearth9947 7 років тому

    Bahahaha OMG fucking Willy Wonka at the end was so beyond perfect whoever did that deserves all the kisses lol

  • @cindydott452
    @cindydott452 3 роки тому +1

    GOOD DAY SIR!

  • @retrodefault7913
    @retrodefault7913 4 роки тому

    Why does 2020 have to be so bad?
    RIP to Alex, one of my favorite TV personalities, but hopefully he's in a better place, feeling better than ever hosting game shows for angels in Heaven.
    Everyone keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers...

  • @ArcherSlamBAM
    @ArcherSlamBAM 7 років тому

    There was, of course, one fail that tops all of these. One that even made news. On the last round of an episode of Kids' Jeopardy, the correct answer to the question given was "The Emancipation Proclamation." One kid lost, because his answer, "Emanciptation Proclamation," was deemed incorrect. Just one letter separated him from victory.