See MSNBC‘s Chris Matthews Bomb at ’Jeopardy’
- Posted on May 15, 2012 at 7:53am by
Billy Hallowell
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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.
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…”
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):
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 (203)
krispy01
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:03amIt 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 !
Report Post »boomboom
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:44amMatthews, Obama, Pelosi…For all the lies they’ve told…the people they’ve defamed…
Report Post »I love to see their chickens come home to roost!
Get ‘Em God — Get ‘Em!
Cheekymnky2
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:54amMe – Quick, I need a six letter city that starts with “M”
Matthews – Istanbul! No wait, Constantinople! Wait, which letter is M?.
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:29amThis should have been called Liberal Jeopardy!
Report Post »hillbillyinny
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:29amHow 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!!!
Report Post »JRook
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:31amHe 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.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:47amTingels, shown-up by Gibbs and a Woman, Oh My !!!!
Like to see the rest of the OBMSNBC BOZO’s on this show..
Report Post »O’Donnie the Commie and the Schlutz man, oh and the Rev.
be good comedy relief…This story has made My Day………..
AvengerK
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:13pmNo 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.
Report Post »junkmaninohio
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:22pmYou have to laugh at these morons because that‘s all they’re good for. Comedy!
Report Post »junkmaninohio
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 1:29pmMathews is a useful idiot.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:05pm.
Report Post »He’s safe. Nobody watching MSDNC or voting for Obama watches Jeopardy.
They’re too busy with DWTS and MTV or BET.
hypnos
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:24pm@jrook stay focused were talking about confabulating drooling idiots from msnbc for 200
Report Post »getalong
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 3:16pmI 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. .
Report Post »Miami
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 4:51pmJRook
Facts would differ, but liberals don’t do well with facts or numbers for that matter
Report Post »lisamagnooty
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:50pmjrook – 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?
Report Post »moonlight on the bay
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:57pmThat‘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.
Report Post »ambrosia
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:33pmHa !
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” ?
Report Post »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 !
menticide
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 6:47amI’ll take the Penis Mightier.
That’s the Pen is Mightier Mr. Connery.,..
Report Post »Uechi
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:00amDon’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.
Report Post »FindOut
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:35amHe has a commercial that claims showing how he likes to trap and nail his guests with his SMART questions.
Report Post »Maybe he can use this from now on. What a pleasure!!!
FL_Catholic
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:41amHe 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.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:50amThought Tingles was a Haaaved Grad. ???
Report Post »I‘ll bet he wishes this show doesn’t air…..
froggy22
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:56ampoetic justice
Report Post »Godfather.1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 5:27pmSince 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?
Report Post »RightThinking1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:55amThe Blaze doesn’t mention that he once blurted out an answer without pushing his button. It was amusing.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:29pmI 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?
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 2:57pmThanks for adding that tidbit. Still laughing. He is even dumber than Gibbs. Palin would have cleaned their clocks.
Report Post »KINGRUDDY
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:49amLMAO, 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..
Report Post »Let them eat Cake!!!!!
Wake up America!!!!!!
bikerr
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:47amKinda 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.
Report Post »Berticus33
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:45amWINNING! Not;)
Report Post »gigi56
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:10amEPIC FAIL………….haha
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 12:04pmLOL .. 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!
Report Post »Viper1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:41amIn reality, who cares? I’ll bet that jeopardy had such a small audience last night they wish they could redo their selection of contestants.
Report Post »Treaty
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:35amI care. It’s hilarious to see this idiot reaffirm his incompetence to the world in a different genre.
Report Post »rosegrower
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 11:28amWhen 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!
Report Post »Docrow
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:41amI’m thinking David Barton would have cleaned house.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:39amWhat a Moron……
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:50amSurprised? NOT!
Report Post »ferggie
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:36amHay DUMB A$$, Now what is tingeling you stupid POS?
Report Post »FL_Catholic
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:43amThat tingling feeling? Deja vu from the Carter years…
Report Post »Viper1
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:36amThe answer for $2000 Alex. Moron on MSNBC – Chris Mathews.
Report Post »moonlight on the bay
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:23pmANSWER: A legend in his own mind . . . .
Report Post »(ding!) Sarah: Who is Chris Matthews?
Alex: Correct!
AJAYW
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:28amWas he ******* down his leg or what – the dumb POS
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:45amLOL….. I‘d like to the ’o’ on that show without a teleprompter
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:26amWhat 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.”
Report Post »thop1960
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:21amI 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…
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 9:00amI 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
Report Post »Susie
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:17amWhat a way to start the day !!! With a good laugh. Thanks Chris, your performance couldn’t have been more amusing if you had tried.
Report Post »14ESCHATOLOGY
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:48amI agree!!
Report Post »OhioRifleman
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:17amAnybody 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 :)
Report Post »cosette
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:16amHey Chris… Humiliated much?
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:16amMathews is a cull. That is why he is on MSNBC, the Cull Network.
Report Post »AMENDMENT
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:14amgotta love that karma LOL
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:12amHe was never in jeapordy of being smart.
Did they have a category of thrills? One of the answers might have run up his leg.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:11amThe smart do as I say crowd appear to be not too smart
Report Post »johnjamison
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:11amWhat the heck was wrong with lizzie she could have wagered a dollar and won even if she got the final question wrong
Report Post »Free2speakRN
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:06amWho is Chris Matthews?
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:31amDEMOCRAT shill on PMSNBC.
Category is: Brain Dead DEMOCRAT So-Called Journalists
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on May 15, 2012 at 8:05amdidnt need a game show to know he is an i d i o t
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