US Edition‘Minister?’: Contestants Stumped by ‘Jeopardy!’ Clue Referencing B.C., Manitoba Mayors
SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 8 – The Jeopardy! clue highlighted the Canadian mayoral title 'His or Her Worship' using examples including Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, educating viewers on government roles.
- On July 8, a Jeopardy! episode aired on CHEK TV featuring a $400 clue about Canadian mayors Brenda Locke of Surrey and Scott Gillingham of Winnipeg.
- The clue asked which government job uses the honorific 'His or Her Worship,' highlighting mayors as the only elected officials called that outside Quebec.
- Contestant Scott Riccardi incorrectly answered 'What is MP?' while Dan Puma correctly responded 'What is minister?' to the mayoral title question.
- Locke expressed surprise at having her name included as a clue, describing the recognition as "pretty cool," while Gillingham also posted a video clip online.
- The mention drew attention to Canada's unique municipal titles and showed how mayors from B.C. and Manitoba appeared on a popular U.S.-aired game show.
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