Politics from Alex

His less than stellar performance at the Pennsylvania governor's debate hasn't hushed Jeopardy's Alex Trebek when it comes to politics. He's now waded into the #MeToo rumpus with a critical comment...

You know, when the #MeToo movement started, I had discussions with the staff during production meetings. I said, "My gosh, this has got to be a scary time for men."

That may well be true, but he's at least nudging a hornet's nest. Apparently, Alex doesn't think there are any sexual secrets from his past that might torpedo his recently renewed contract with Sony for Jeopardy through the 2021-2022 season...

I'm fortunate that I've never been in a position of power where I might be able to lord it over somebody sexually.

Yes, that might have been true Final Jeopardy for the quizmaster. He goes on to name drop an example from decades ago...

But one reason why a host can succeed for a long time is by not offending. You saw it with Johnny Carson. He was bright enough to cover almost any potentially offensive moment with his wit. That's one of the things, unfortunately, that we lack in politics today. There isn't enough humor.

A lot of things have gotten touchy - is that the wrong word? - in the humor department nowadays.