We already know Alex Trebek thinks about nerdcore, but apparently, he’s not much of a Drake fan either.
On last night’s Jeopardy, Drake was the answer to a $400 clue in the “Historical Acts” category, which put Trebek in the awkward position of rapping lyrics to “Jumpman.” Try not to cringe.
Just heard Alex Trebek recite some lyrics from Jumpman……why ya'll make him do this?
— Justin Reece (@KyloReece) October 27, 2016
Trebeck forgot a Jumpman, but still electric. @KFCBarstool @Kmarkobarstool @stoolpresidente pic.twitter.com/BBmLZHCSam
— Jack Fennell (@jackfennell) October 26, 2016
Alex Trebek saying the #Jumpman lyrics for a #Jeopardy question was awesome! #Drake #Future pic.twitter.com/63qxm8tcHa
— MT-Yes (@emptyess512) October 26, 2016
That’s not even the worst part: According to Kathryn Stuart, who was watching to support her brother, returning champion George Stuart, Trebek actually re-recorded the clue—and Jeopardy aired the wrong clip.
I'll give a dollar to hear Alex Trebek say the lyrics to jumpman again.. pic.twitter.com/wlLTtNGJ3n
— linny🖤 (@Linny2011) October 26, 2016
The whole thing makes Drake’s appearance on Saturday Night Live’s “Black Jeopardy” that much funnier.
H/T Pitchfork