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May. 15, 2012 7:53am Billy Hallowell

It’s one thing to be a smarty-pants behind the desk of your own MSNBC show, where you control the guests as well as the overall content. But it’s an entirely different animal to appear on a challenging game show that gives you absolutely no oversight over the questions you’ll be asked. On Monday night, America was graced with Chris Matthews’ appearance on “Jeopardy.” The spectacle, hosted, as always, by Alex Trebek was less than impressive.

Chris Matthews Appears on Jeopardy & Gets Criticized

As Newsbusters’ Noel Sheppard notes, Matthews has, on numerous occasions, insulted former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s intelligence. And, in fits of irony, the “Hardball” host has invoked “Jeopardy” as a tool to disparage the 2008 vice presidential nominee.

“They find these empty vessels who know nothing about the world! Nothing about foreign policy! Who immediately begin to spout the neo-con line,” Matthews said of Palin back in 2010. “I read her book — it’s full of that crap….It’s unbelievable how little this woman knows!…Don’t put her on ‘Jeopardy!’”

And in January 2011, he said on his show, ”I’d like to see her on just a couple of episodes of ‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ or ‘It’s Academic’ with Matt McGarry to see if she knows anything…”

Chris Matthews Appears on Jeopardy & Gets Criticized

These, of course, are only two examples of Matthews’ use of the game show against the former politician. There are others.

Now the question is: Does Matthews know anything? Sheppard provides a recap of his overall performance in a tightly condensed package:

In a delicious example of instant karma, the self-proclaimed brainiac got his chance to show American how smart he was in a special “Power Players” version of the show Monday, but came up quite short finishing dead last with the paltry sum of only $2,300.

The debacle was intriguing to see, as Matthews bounced between confused and unknowing. While “Jeopardy” is certainly no easy undertaking, the fact that he’s brought it up so many times to poke fun at Sarah Palin’s intelligence is certainly noteworthy.

Sheppard has an extensive recap, but here’s just a portion of how the dialogue unfolded on the show:

Matthews first flub came when he couldn’t even correctly request an answer to a question.

“Let’s go back to, what is ‘Crossword Clues E?’ I mean, I’m sorry, let’s go $200 for the category ‘Crossword Clues E.’”

The answer was, “At ____, soldier! Four letters.”

“At ease, soldier,” Matthews responded. What is ‘At ease, soldier?’”

Although the answer was “Ease,” host Alex Trebek accepted it.

A bit later, the answer was, “Full name of the U2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960.”

Matthews responded, “Who is Gary Powers?”

Trebek countered, “We need the full name.”

Matthews actually just repeated the same thing saying, “Who is Gary Powers?”

Trebek said, “No,” and the audience burst out laughing.

Watch the highlights, below:

Matthews’ critics took to the Twitterverse as well to make their views known. Considering the performance he gave, it’s no surprise that many of the assessments were harsh — to say the least. Here are a few (as per Twitchy):

Chris Matthews Appears on Jeopardy & Gets Criticized

Chris Matthews Appears on Jeopardy & Gets Criticized The jury is out. After taking a look at the video evidence, let us know what you think of Matthews’ performance in the comments section, below.

(H/T: Newsbusters)

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Comments (204)

krispy01
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:03am
It was hysterical watching him after the Francis Gary Powers question, he was so flustered he was standing there mumbling to himself and later he started answering a question for Gibbs. He obviously couldn’t handle being laughed at…classic !

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- boomboom
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:44am
  Matthews, Obama, Pelosi…For all the lies they’ve told…the people they’ve defamed…
  I love to see their chickens come home to roost!
  Get ‘Em God — Get ‘Em!
  
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- Cheekymnky2
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:54am
  Me – Quick, I need a six letter city that starts with “M”
  
  Matthews – Istanbul! No wait, Constantinople! Wait, which letter is M?.
  
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- jhaydeng
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:29am
  This should have been called Liberal Jeopardy!
  
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- hillbillyinny
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:29am
  How could he answer with truth, he’s lied so often, THAT’S “his truth”!
  
  Liberals, progressives, communits, socialists, humanistats, and, yes, one or two others. . . lies, lies, lies, and change the truth MAKES YOU STUPID!!!
  
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- JRook
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:31am
  He obviously is not a Jeopardy wiz. But the inference that this somehow means Sarah Palin isn’t a dope is not less a mental misfire. Doubtful she could even identify the name of the show.
  
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- MIBUGNU2
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:47am
  Tingels, shown-up by Gibbs and a Woman, Oh My !!!!
  
  Like to see the rest of the OBMSNBC BOZO’s on this show..
  O’Donnie the Commie and the Schlutz man, oh and the Rev.
  be good comedy relief…This story has made My Day………..
  
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- AvengerK
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:13pm
  No JROOK…there’s no inference about Palin. It’s simply an article stating that all the time Chrissie Tingles Man-Crush Matthews has spent demeaning Palin as a Jeopardy contestant..he’s not so hot a Jeopardy contestant himself.
  
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- junkmaninohio
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:22pm
  You have to laugh at these morons because that’s all they’re good for. Comedy!
  
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- junkmaninohio
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:29pm
  Mathews is a useful idiot.
  
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- Secret Squirrel
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:05pm
  .
  He’s safe. Nobody watching MSDNC or voting for Obama watches Jeopardy.
  They’re too busy with DWTS and MTV or BET.
  
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- hypnos
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:24pm
  @jrook stay focused were talking about confabulating drooling idiots from msnbc for 200
  
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- getalong
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:16pm
  I am pretty sure after the show Matthews claimed his poor performance was due to something someone else did. God forbid, the liberals ever take any blame for themselves. .
  
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- Miami
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 4:51pm
  JRook
  
  Facts would differ, but liberals don’t do well with facts or numbers for that matter
  
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- lisamagnooty
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:50pm
  jrook – since you “learned” (and i use that term loosely) all your “wisdom” (let’s say we’re using opposites here) from the likes of Chris Matthews, who has again proven himself to be a blathering moron, what then does that make you?
  
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- moonlight on the bay
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:57pm
  That’s for all the people he’s verbally run over on his own show. He seemed so sure he knew that answer. It was like if he repeated it again, Alex would say “correct”. You’re only right all the time on your own show, Chris.
  
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- ambrosia
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:33pm
  Ha !
  Mr. Potato-Head Mathews, always assumes he’s the smartest one in the room.
  LOSER !
  
  Let’s see him go on “Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader” ?
  When he LOSES to them,
  promise us, we can roll the big, fat, slobbering, fool,
  out to sea, so we NEVER have to see his Spud-Head….ever again !
  
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- menticide
  Posted on May 16, 2012 at 6:47am
  I’ll take the Penis Mightier.
  
  That’s the Pen is Mightier Mr. Connery.,..
  
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Uechi
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:00am
Don’t need a game show to know he is dumber then a box of rocks.Every time he opens his mouth he let’s you know what a moron he is and will always be.

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- FindOut
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:35am
  He has a commercial that claims showing how he likes to trap and nail his guests with his SMART questions.
  Maybe he can use this from now on. What a pleasure!!!
  
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- FL_Catholic
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:41am
  He was a speech writer for Carter – that paragon of perpetual ineptitude. That’s all the proof we need of how dumb Matthews must be.
  
  Honestly, do you remember anything about any speech Carter ever made on anything?
  
  (crickets…)
  
  I rest my case.
  
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- MIBUGNU2
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:50am
  Thought Tingles was a Haaaved Grad. ???
  I’ll bet he wishes this show doesn’t air…..
  
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froggy22
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:56am
poetic justice

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- Godfather.1
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:27pm
  Since this is Glenn Beck’s website, I would like to see him go on Jeopardy and see how well he can do. Only then should he be able to make fun.
  
  On another note, why does Beck never invite guests with whom he disagrees?
  
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RightThinking1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:55am
The Blaze doesn’t mention that he once blurted out an answer without pushing his button. It was amusing.

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- chips1
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:29pm
  I watch every day at 5 pm and when I saw him on this episode, I turned the channel. Missed the whole thing. I’ve been lucky lately. Where is the nearest casino?
  
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- Shasta
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:57pm
  Thanks for adding that tidbit. Still laughing. He is even dumber than Gibbs. Palin would have cleaned their clocks.
  
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KINGRUDDY
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:49am
LMAO, he is trying out for the head of the useful idiots. That Fox-Piven chick was in the front row and they were to be crowned Queen and King of the Useful Idiots. Those two will be the first to be- headed by the court jester- Van, jester, Jones..
Let them eat Cake!!!!!
Wake up America!!!!!!

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bikerr
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:47am
Kinda reminded me of the Cheers episode that had Cliff Clavin on jeopardy . He did better than Chris!.”who are four people who have never been in my kitchen”(you can call my house and ask my ma). Funny episode.

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Berticus33
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:45am
WINNING! Not;)

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- gigi56
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:10am
  EPIC FAIL………….haha
  
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- CatB
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 12:04pm
  LOL .. I love these idiots who think they are soooo smarter than everyone else .. shown to be more STUPID … I think they need to get Obama on NEXT !!! LOL!
  
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Viper1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:41am
In reality, who cares? I’ll bet that jeopardy had such a small audience last night they wish they could redo their selection of contestants.

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- Treaty
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:35am
  I care. It’s hilarious to see this idiot reaffirm his incompetence to the world in a different genre.
  
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- rosegrower
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:28am
  When snarky, snotty libs are proven to be the incompetent illiterates they actually are rather than the pretentious intellects they purport to be, THAT’s entertainment!
  
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Docrow
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:41am
I’m thinking David Barton would have cleaned house.

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Detroit paperboy
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:39am
What a Moron……

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- Gonzo
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:50am
  Surprised? NOT!
  
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ferggie
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:36am
Hay DUMB A$$, Now what is tingeling you stupid POS?

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- FL_Catholic
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:43am
  That tingling feeling? Deja vu from the Carter years…
  
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Viper1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:36am
The answer for $2000 Alex. Moron on MSNBC – Chris Mathews.

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- moonlight on the bay
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:23pm
  ANSWER: A legend in his own mind . . . .
  (ding!) Sarah: Who is Chris Matthews?
  Alex: Correct!
  
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AJAYW
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:28am
Was he ******* down his leg or what – the dumb POS

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- Want our country back
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:45am
  LOL….. I’d like to the ‘o’ on that show without a teleprompter
  
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RightPolitically
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:26am
What it shows me is that you can judge an audience (his) by the type of guy they tune into every night. Mathews show ought to be called, “Something for Dummies.”

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thop1960
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:21am
I give him credit for going on and showing the world just how stupid “he” is. I’m sure Sarah Palin said a nice prayer of thank you to God last night for a nice blast of karma. Liberals, you have to love their cockiness, even though they can’t live up to it. Nice story to start the day…

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- GeorgieJo
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:00am
  I don’t need to see Tingles on any game show
  He has one on LSD-GE_NBC
  Chrissy should be on BIGGEST LOSER
  
  OMG 2012
  
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Susie
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:17am
What a way to start the day !!! With a good laugh. Thanks Chris, your performance couldn’t have been more amusing if you had tried.

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- 14ESCHATOLOGY
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:48am
  I agree!!
  
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OhioRifleman
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:17am
Anybody that actually thought he would do well on Jeopardy has no analysis skills.

Anybody that thought his failure on Jeopardy was pre-ordained…is probably a Conservative :)

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cosette
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:16am
Hey Chris… Humiliated much?

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Welcome Black Carter
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:16am
Mathews is a cull. That is why he is on MSNBC, the Cull Network.

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AMENDMENT
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:14am
gotta love that karma LOL

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Baddoggy
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:12am
He was never in jeapordy of being smart.

Did they have a category of thrills? One of the answers might have run up his leg.

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jakartaman
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:11am
The smart do as I say crowd appear to be not too smart

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johnjamison
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:11am
What the heck was wrong with lizzie she could have wagered a dollar and won even if she got the final question wrong

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Free2speakRN
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:06am
Who is Chris Matthews?

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- 13th Imam
  Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:31am
  DEMOCRAT shill on PMSNBC.
  
  Category is: Brain Dead DEMOCRAT So-Called Journalists
  
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Psychosis
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:05am
didnt need a game show to know he is an i d i o t

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