Jeopardy! Fans Are Loving Alex Trebek Saying “Bitchin’”

January 7, 2020, 10:28pm

Television has already brought fans some pretty interesting gifts in 2020, and Jeopardy!‘s “Greatest of All Time” tournament is no exception. The primetime event united three of the long-running series’ most iconic players – Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Brad Rutter – in an epic event. Viewers who tuned in to see the first night were treated to an unexpected surprise, in the form of host Alex Trebek saying “bitchin’”. In a category about 1980’s culture, Trebek read aloud a clue that mentioned giving someone a “bitchin’ mixtape”, which you can check out a clip of below.

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Alex Trebek saying “bitchin mixtape” is the best thing you’ll hear this year pic.twitter.com/CLDYZdEqh2
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 8, 2020

This isn’t the first time that Trebek has used a variation of “bitch” on Jeopardy!, as he apparently has used it four other times across its run. But the moment genuinely delighted – and confused – nearly everyone who watched it, with many arguing that it perfectly captures their “2020 energy”. Here are a few of our favorite responses.

Worth It

Alex Trebek just used “Bitchin” in a clue, this is what we deserve in primetime Jeopardy #JeopardyGOAT
— Jack (@JWillsNH) January 8, 2020

Same?!

I could only listen to Alex trebek saying “hey babe I made you a bitchin’ mixtape” for the rest of my life and not complain
— bec (@rbailey___) January 8, 2020

Highlight

Alex Trebek saying “bitchin’” might be the highlight of 2020. #JeopardyGOAT
— Ryan Yaeger (@YaegerBomb) January 8, 2020

Truth

Whatever happens moving forward we should all be very thankful we got to hear alex trebek say “bitchin mixtape” in our lifetimes
— Edward Sanfrey (@sanfrey120) January 8, 2020

That’s Fair

I may never recover from watching Alex Trebek say “bitchin’ mixtape” pic.twitter.com/SkYNqVhnfX
— Alison (Spiegel) Vicent (@alison_vicent) January 8, 2020

Amazing

never thought I’d hear alex trebek say “hey babe, I made you a bitchin mixtape” but 2020 really be wildin @Jeopardy
— havana (@havanaem) January 8, 2020

Primetime

So far tonight Alex Trebek has said “bitchin’ mixtape” and “sackbut.” #JeopardyGOAT
— Colin Steele (@colinsteele) January 8, 2020

Understandable

Alex Trebek just said the phrase “bitchin’ mixtape” on television and I don’t know what to do
— Joe Greenwich (@JGreenwich) January 8, 2020

Ditto

Alex Trebek somehow managing to sound nothing less than eloquent & poised while saying the phrase “bitchin’ mixtape” is what’s gonna get me through 2020
— 🆗️🆒️ (@fynnyplz) January 8, 2020