JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – I'll take "oxymorons" for 400.
This is one we all would have known. During the Monday night airing of "Jeopardy!" a contestant was given the answer:
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"Jacksonville's minor league baseball team is named this, a classic shellfish oxymoron."
The correct response, "What is the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp?"
Overjoyed city leaders were watching and shared their thoughts on Twitter, including Ken Babby, the owner of the Jumbo Shrimp.
Why thanks, Alex! @JaxShrimp #affordablefamilyfun pic.twitter.com/O97fVQfYpy
— Ken Babby (@kenbabby) January 29, 2019
Proud of our City and it’s leadership. @CityofJax and @JaxShrimp made Jeopardy!!! That’s a sign of progress. @lennycurry @GoMeteoric @AaronAbowman @Davidcawton @willrobnews @Danny_Becton @scottwilsonjax pic.twitter.com/ZnVgEvh5AJ
— Aaron Zahn (@AaronZahn_JEA) January 29, 2019
Hey @thereal4smo - we loved your work on @Jeopardy tonight. Can we interest you in to coming to Jacksonville for a ballgame this season? Follow back and message us if you’re interested! pic.twitter.com/ekUZkYiCCh
— Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (@JaxShrimp) January 29, 2019