'Jeopardy!' fans praise bisexual contestant for courageous display of bi pride
Tuesday’s Jeopardy! was much like any other episode, with one notable exception. Contestant Cody Lawrence wore a bisexual pride flag pin on the lapel of his jacket in hopes of bringing more visibility to the underrepresented group.
Hello all! I’m Cody (he/him). Tonight I’m on @Jeopardy alongside the late, great Alex Trebek. I took the opportunity to wear my #BiPride pin. We need more #BiVisibility in media. Tune in with me as I tweet along with Bi Icon, @BlairImani! pic.twitter.com/BVzHNWBrId
— Cody Lawrence (@cody___lawrence) December 9, 2020
Lawrence live-tweeted while the show was being broadcast. He shared his own personal account of accepting his bisexuality and provided information and links for people wanting to learn more.
Fans and allies were very proud of Lawrence, with several voicing their support on social media.
Cody on @Jeopardy wearing a bi flag pin makes him my favorite jeopardy contestant of all time sorry girl that said “can I change my wager?”
— Joseph Duffield (@iisDuff) December 9, 2020
One of the jeopardy contestants has a bi flag pin I've never felt so ?safe?
— cas the atom lass ?? blm ?? acab (@tardis_noise) December 9, 2020
we stan cody and his bi pride pin @Jeopardy
— Ale Rocha (@princessalekat) December 9, 2020
jeopardy contestant has bi pride flag on their lapel. cody, if you're reading this, you're doing amazing.
— teeseburger in paradise (@vicunad) December 9, 2020
Lawrence played well, but unfortunately did not provide the correct response in Final Jeopardy!. He finished in third place and took home $1,000.
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