Current Events > Ken Jennings Apologizes for Resurfaced Tweets With Ableist Messaging

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Lebronwon 12/30/20 5:36:01 PM #1:	https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ken-jennings-apologizes-ableist-tweets-1234876794/ Jeopardy! all-star Ken Jennings, whos set to guest host the quiz show beginning on Jan. 11, has apologized after tweets with ableist messaging resurfaced earlier this year. I just wanted to own up to the fact that over the years on Twitter, Ive definitely tweeted some unartful and insensitive things, he wrote in the first of five tweets. Sometimes they worked as jokes in my head and I was dismayed to see how they read on screen. His apology comes in the wake of recent criticism over the old social media posts, which appeared to make jokes at the expense of people with disabilities. One tweet from 2014 read, Nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair. The game show host addressed the specific tweet in 2018, noting that he personally apologized to people who reached out to him and that he regretted the jokes ableist tone. Jennings also explained on Wednesday that he didnt delete the controversial posts to avoid any appearance that he was trying to whitewash a mistake. He said he does not stand by those past remarks and understands why they were hurtful. Sometimes I said dumb things in a dumb way and I want to apologize to people who were (rightfully!) offended, the fourth tweet reads. It wasnt my intention to hurt anyone, but that doesnt matter: I screwed up, and Im truly sorry. Jennings, known for having the longest winning streak on Jeopardy!, said he hopes to head into the new year with kindness in mind. If 2020 has taught us anything, its that we should be kinder to one another, he said. I look forward to heading into 2021 with that in mind. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:948927448] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ken-jennings-apologizes-ableist-tweets-1234876794/ Jeopardy! all-star Ken Jennings, whos set to guest host the quiz show beginning on Jan. 11, has apologized after tweets with ableist messaging resurfaced earlier this year. I just wanted to own up to the fact that over the years on Twitter, Ive definitely tweeted some unartful and insensitive things, he wrote in the first of five tweets. Sometimes they worked as jokes in my head and I was dismayed to see how they read on screen. His apology comes in the wake of recent criticism over the old social media posts, which appeared to make jokes at the expense of people with disabilities. One tweet from 2014 read, Nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair. The game show host addressed the specific tweet in 2018, noting that he personally apologized to people who reached out to him and that he regretted the jokes ableist tone. Jennings also explained on Wednesday that he didnt delete the controversial posts to avoid any appearance that he was trying to whitewash a mistake. He said he does not stand by those past remarks and understands why they were hurtful. Sometimes I said dumb things in a dumb way and I want to apologize to people who were (rightfully!) offended, the fourth tweet reads. It wasnt my intention to hurt anyone, but that doesnt matter: I screwed up, and Im truly sorry. Jennings, known for having the longest winning streak on Jeopardy!, said he hopes to head into the new year with kindness in mind. If 2020 has taught us anything, its that we should be kinder to one another, he said. I look forward to heading into 2021 with that in mind. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
refmon 12/30/20 5:36:42 PM #2:	Imagine not deleting everything in your online persona the moment you go public --- If you read this signature, then that meant that I had control of what you read for 5 SECONDS!! <cite>refmon posted [p:948927463] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>Imagine not deleting everything in your online persona the moment you go public </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Naysaspace 12/30/20 5:37:21 PM #3:	Trivia is not intelligence This man is a kook. <cite>Naysaspace posted [p:948927491] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>Trivia is not intelligence This man is a kook. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 12/30/20 5:39:44 PM #4:	refmon posted... Imagine not deleting everything in your online persona the moment you go public He was famous long before twitter --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:948927571] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>refmon posted... </cite> <quote>Imagine not deleting everything in your online persona the moment you go public</quote>He was famous long before twitter </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 12/30/20 5:40:28 PM #5:	This feels like purity testing --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:948927590] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>This feels like purity testing </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 12/30/20 5:42:03 PM #6:	Lebronwon posted... One tweet from 2014 read, Nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair. Lol oh come the fuck on really --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:948927635] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>Lebronwon posted... </cite> <quote>One tweet from 2014 read, Nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair.</quote> Lol oh come the fuck on really </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Thatguyonthebus 12/30/20 5:49:06 PM #9:	I remember that tweet. It's still funny <cite>Thatguyonthebus posted [p:948927866] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>I remember that tweet. It's still funny </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueTigerLion 12/30/20 8:40:12 PM #10:	Thatguyonthebus posted... I remember that tweet. It's still funny --- Hey now. <cite>BlueTigerLion posted [p:948933448] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>Thatguyonthebus posted... </cite> <quote>I remember that tweet. It's still funny</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 12/30/20 8:43:32 PM #11:	Thatguyonthebus posted... I remember that tweet. It's still funny --- https://imgur.com/2aof3ao <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:948933564] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>Thatguyonthebus posted... </cite> <quote>I remember that tweet. It's still funny</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RetsuZaiZen 12/30/20 8:44:09 PM #12:	Oof --- Why do nerdsalways get caught up on the details? https://imgur.com/dntQM https://imgur.com/9gNcUGM https://imgur.com/bH8vq3f <cite>RetsuZaiZen posted [p:948933581] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>Oof </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 12/30/20 8:46:12 PM #13:	refmon posted... Imagine not deleting everything in your online persona the moment you go public Imagine being in the public eye and still tweeting the dumbest shit --- Oda break tracker 2020- 8 (9) \| THE Ohio State: 5-0 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 7-5 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:948933659] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>refmon posted...</cite> <quote>Imagine not deleting everything in your online persona the moment you go public </quote> Imagine being in the public eye and still tweeting the dumbest shit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/30/20 8:47:56 PM #14:	voldothegr8 posted... Imagine being in the public eye and still tweeting the dumbest shit <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:948933720] in Ken Jennin... [t:79208864]...</cite> <quote>voldothegr8 posted... </cite> <quote>Imagine being in the public eye and still tweeting the dumbest shit</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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