However, the iconic Dorothy Parker line didnt sit well with some viewers of the October 28 episode.

The clue quickly struck a nerve, especially since Heather was wearing glasses herself.

Sensing the discomfort, the game show host quickly apologized to her for theproblematic statementand moved on.

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A little problematic, sorry, Heather, Ken said.

However, Heather had a few thoughts of her own on the matter.

It was like, Oh, that was unexpected, she continued.

Jeopardy! Contestant Breaks Silence Over Sexist Clue That Made Everybody “Uncomfortable”

So, I think its much better to be able to see than anything else.

As for her suggestion for the show, she said: Maybe we choosebetter rhyming phrasesin 2024.

Despite the uncomfortable moment, Ryan spoke warmly about her overall experience on thelong-running game show.

Jeopardy! Contestant Breaks Silence Over Sexist Clue That Made Everybody “Uncomfortable”

She narrowly lost by just $1 and described the experience as very fun.

Everybody there was very welcoming.

Its such a part ofAmerican culturethat I definitely wanted to go on when I got the call for it.

Jeopardy! Contestant Breaks Silence Over Sexist Clue That Made Everybody “Uncomfortable”

Its just a very special thing to play a small role in this big part, she added.

Its been running for 40 years, and so I got to play my part in it.

writers wrote this, or thought this,saidSarah Whitcomb Foss, the podcast host and the shows producer.

Jeopardy! Contestant Breaks Silence Over Sexist Clue That Made Everybody “Uncomfortable”

We were just simply filling in the category.

I was like What are you talking about?

We gotta read more.

Jeopardy! Contestant Breaks Silence Over Sexist Clue That Made Everybody “Uncomfortable”

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Jeopardy! Contestant Breaks Silence Over Sexist Clue That Made Everybody “Uncomfortable”