All Three ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Stumped by Basic Christian Prayer Question

In a surprising turn of events on Tuesday's episode of "Jeopardy!", none of the three contestants could complete a line from Christianity's most famous prayer, the Lord’s Prayer.

Fans of the long-running trivia game show took to social media to share their astonishment.

Contestants Suresh Krishnan, Laura Blyler, and Joe Seibert were asked for $200 to fill in the blank in the phrase, "Matthew 6:9 says, 'Our Father, which art in heaven,' this 'be thy name.'" According to NBC News, all three contestants remained silent, not venturing a guess. Host Mayim Bialik eventually provided the missing word: "Hallowed."

The contestants' collective silence soon went viral. Twitter users expressed surprise that the participants missed a question seemingly grounded in common knowledge.

Several conservative Twitter users seized the moment to voice their concerns about the future. The lack of response to the question sparked comments such as, “That is very alarming. My gosh, the simplest prayer. People need to get back to the Bible."

However, it's noteworthy to consider the demographics of "Jeopardy!" viewership and recent religious trends. Consumer analytics company CivicScience found that over 60% of "Jeopardy!" viewers are over 35, despite a growing number of younger fans. The number of young adults who follow religion has been declining in the U.S. and globally, with a particular decrease in those practicing Christianity, as reported by the Pew Research Center.

Yet, some non-religious fans claimed they could have answered the question correctly. "I’m an atheist and even I knew the answer to that Lord’s Prayer question," tweeted one user.