Ken Jennings, the beloved host of Jeopardy!, unintentionally stirred the meme community when he called the John Pork meme “AI-generated” during an episode on October 24. His humorous apology followed, addressing the meme aficionados.
The incident began with a quiz category titled “Daddy, Is There Really A…” where Jennings described John Pork, a meme featuring a human body with a pig’s head, as AI-generated. This description surprised many viewers familiar with the meme’s history.
John Pork has appeared on Instagram and TikTok since 2018, becoming a well-known and quirky figure on social media. Despite the AI claim, the meme is not actually created by artificial intelligence in the way Jennings implied.
“In a category cheekily named ‘Daddy, Is There Really A…’, our Ken described this meme sensation as ‘AI-generated.’ Cue the collective gasp followed by a chorus of ‘YOU DID WHAT?!’ from meme enthusiasts everywhere.”
Ken Jennings handled the mix-up with good humor, embracing the unexpected drama that trivia sometimes brings.
Ken Jennings' funny apology for mistaking John Pork as AI-generated shows his humility and highlights the evolving nature of internet memes and trivia culture.