Jeopardy! has acknowledged an inaccurate as well as dismissive clue/answer combo that was presented to players on Monday night’s telecast.
The clue read: “Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is also known as Grinch Syndrome because this organ is too small.” The response/question that was ruled as correct was: “What is the heart?” — though many in the medical community or otherwise familiar with the condition were quick to point out the inaccuracy of the “small heart” answer, as well as take issue with the “Grinch Syndrome” nickname.
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The clue read: “Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is also known as Grinch Syndrome because this organ is too small.” The response/question that was ruled as correct was: “What is the heart?” — though many in the medical community or otherwise familiar with the condition were quick to point out the inaccuracy of the “small heart” answer, as well as take issue with the “Grinch Syndrome” nickname.
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- 6/22/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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