Additional Coverage:
- ‘Jeopardy’ champion uses humor to fire back at troll who claims she won because of ‘DEI’ (marketrealist.com)
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider masterfully shuts down social media troll.
Amy Schneider, one of “Jeopardy!’s” most celebrated champions, recently found herself the target of online criticism regarding her impressive 40-game win streak. A social media user suggested that her success was due to producers manipulating the game to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Schneider, the first transgender contestant to qualify for the “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions,” responded with her characteristic wit.
“Ooh, I actually have direct, first-hand information regarding this question!” she wrote.
“No, I was not. You don’t have to wonder about this anymore!
Now you can do literally anything else with your life instead.”
Schneider’s victory made her the record holder for the second-longest winning streak in the show’s history, second only to Ken Jennings’ 74-game streak. Her success earned her over $1.5 million in winnings and a spot in the “Jeopardy!
Tournament of Champions,” which she won in 2022. The accusation levied against her seems to disregard these well-documented achievements.
Since her historic run on “Jeopardy!,” Schneider has become a prominent advocate for the transgender community, speaking out against anti-transgender legislation and working to promote understanding and acceptance. She has also authored a book, “Who Is Amy Schneider?: Questions on Growing Up, Being Curious, and Winning It Big on Jeopardy!,” further amplifying her message of inclusivity. This recent incident demonstrates her continued commitment to using her platform to address misconceptions and advocate for positive change.