“Jeopardy!” Clue Makes For A Cringeworthy Moment Downplaying War Between Russia And Ukraine

The beloved game show, Jeopardy!, shocked audiences with a question that seemingly alluded to the current Ukraine war … weeks before the conflict began.

The episode was recorded on Jan. 11, 2022, more than a month before Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24th.

Host Ken Jennings presented the $800 clue in the “Bordering Russia” category, which stated, “The Kerch Strait — along with serious border issues — separates Russia from this country on the Black Sea.”

The long-running game show attempted to get ahead of any possible backlash about the segment by warning viewers in a tweet earlier in the day.

“Please note the clue in today’s show concerning Russia and Ukraine was recorded on Jan. 11, 2022,” the tweet said.

What is the clue?

— barning ever so hard (@bestsarchasm) March 4, 2022

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— 9821 (@GameshowFan9821) March 4, 2022

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