Oh...a nondescript white guy in suit. Way to think outside the box. |
And my question is why? And also, who? As you probably recall, when beloved and Canadian host of 37 seasons Alex Trebek died of cancer last year (because fuck cancer), the show's producers including, Mike Richards, were left with the difficult task of filling the position. Their solution was to test the waters with a series of guest hosts these past few weeks including Dr. Oz, Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, Mike Richards himself and some sports guy that some people don't like I guess? I don't know. Anyway, there were a few others, but by far the objective best choice was LeVar Burton. Or Mayim Bialik, she would have been good too. But instead they went with Richards.
And I guess I just feel that Jeopardy! should be hosted by smart people. Ok, I have no reason to suspect that Mike Richards isn't smart, but LeVar Burton is the walking, talking embodiment of reading to millions of Americans and Mayim Bialik is an actual neuroscientist. And to be fair, she will also be hosting, but only the specials, begging the question: why isn't she the regular host?
Pictured: Mayim Bialik talking about something way the hell smarter than whatever gameshow producers talk about. Ratings probably? Or which case has the money in it? |
"Fuck mailboxes." -Alex Trebek (actual quote) |
Ok, all of that is alleged, but he settled in both cases, but I mean, if nothing else the Jeopardy host should be above reproach, shouldn't they?
Like this guy. This guy would never fire you because you're pregnant. |
Maybe he cried at the interview? Worked for Brett Kavanaugh. |
Sure, the poll had LeVar Burton in third but they only surveyed 1,003 people while he had an internet petition with a quarter of a million signatures. And Mayim Bialik has a huge following as well not to mention a PhD. So is it me or does this look really bad? I mean, who knows why they went with Richards, but it kind of looks like they skipped two more qualified choices and went with a white guy with a history of harassing women.
Pictured: Not the new host, but should be. |
Pictured: Also not the new host, and should be, but at least she gets the specials? Which is something...I suppose... |
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