'Jeopardy!' contestant hilariously, and wrongly gives "Chaka Khan" answer

Televised competitions are rather notorious for producing some share-worthy (often laugh-worthy) viral moments, and Jeopardy! is certainly no exception. During Monday's episode, contestant Sarah Jett Rayburn fell victim to a mix-up that immediately caught the internet’s attention when answering a $2,000 clue. The clue read, “Here, as on each September 24, Zulus celebrate the holiday that was named in honor of this warrior leader of the early 1800s” to which Rayburn replied, “Who Is Chaka Khan?” CHAKA KHAN! The 10x Grammy award winning R&B icon Chaka... Chaka... Chaka Khan! (If you know you know). She's the legendary singer-songwriter known for hits like “Queen of Funk”, “I Feel for You,” and “I’m Every Woman.” The correct response was Shaka Zulu, “the leader of the Zulu kingdom from 1816 to 1828 and was known for his diplomatic responses to political upheaval.” A classic mix-up, once again proving that Jeopardy! is the gift that keeps on giving.

Not her answering Chaka Khan * #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/KW20ORyMop

— ig: bleachpleasexx (@XOrlandoXXX) April 27, 2020

Rayburn seemingly realized her mistake (albeit a moment too late), and the clue was quickly passed along to one of her competitors who promptly responded with the correct answer. That’s not to say Rayburn didn't get her shot at redemption though, as the stay-at-home mother and writer went on to win the game and bring her two-day total to $39,400. Not a bad day at the office. But you know what they say — the devil works hard, but Twitter users work harder… Rayburn, despite her win, was promptly roasted on Twitter. And honestly, the response is pretty hilarious.

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— scottycatt (@scottycatt) April 28, 2020

And the great warriors prepared for battle as their leader professed: Tell me something good!!!

— ??Adam J Rodríguez, PsyD (@arodriguezpsyd) April 27, 2020

The Zulu Warrior Leader, Chaka Kahn......

I can hear their war chants now:

“Chaka Kahn. Chaka Kahn. Chaka Kahn let me rock you, let me rock you Chaka Kahn. Let me rock me rock ya, that’s all I wanna do.....”

Made my night! TY

— AmeliaRose (@AmysandersonAmy) April 28, 2020

Oh no she didn't. pic.twitter.com/97cCEwPVcL

— Ask Black Julie (@BlackJulieKnows) April 28, 2020

Fortunately for Rayburn, her (newly) iconic gaffe places her in good company… like the time Ken Jennings received the clue: “This term for a long-handled gardening tool can also mean an immoral pleasure seeker” and answered, ”What is a hoe?” The correct answer was, of course, "What is a rake?”. Hey, we all get a little mixed up sometimes. Maybe Rayburn's watched this vintage appearance by RuPaul on The Weakest Link too many times? Just like we have.

*pauses* Chaka Khan! RuPaul on The Weakest Link reaction video meme pic.twitter.com/i62gYV28uN

— all reaction videos (@allreactionvidz) April 28, 2020

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