'Jeopardy!' Viewers Upset Over Inaccurate, Offensive Medical Answer
06/23/2021 10:50 am EDT
'Do Better'
Non-profit organization Dysautonomia International called on Jeopardy! to "do better" following the "Grinch" joke. They even accused the term of being misogynistic.
Representation
Sufferers who have recently learned about POTS themselves said that it was a shame to see a rare mention of the syndrome on TV go so wrong.
Behind the Science
For some viewers, the real surprise of this controversy was that Jeopardy! seemed to be incorrect about the science itself. For a show so dedicated to objective knowledge, this was even more shocking than a lapse insensitivity.
Timing
Many critics were also surprised by the timing since the whole reason POTS has been in the headlines lately is because of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. Many sufferers of "long COVID" are finding themselves with the syndrome and looking for help.
Continued Calls
Users continued tagging Jeopardy! and Guthrie in their tweets well into Tuesday morning, hoping for an apology and a comment on the true nature of POTS.
Disputing History
Some Jeopardy! defenders argued that "Grinch Syndrome" was an all right term to use since it has been prevalent in the past, but others disagreed. Some said they had been treated for POTS for years without hearing the term.
Credibility
Finally, some viewers wrote that they were now questioning the credibility of Jeopardy! in general following this lapse in judgment.
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