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Fans Slam Over-Airbrushed Ken Jennings Poster
24 Feb
Summary
- Ken Jennings' image for Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars was heavily airbrushed.
- Fans on Reddit criticized the extensive retouching of his face.
- The poster's alterations made his features appear unnaturally smooth.
A promotional poster for the upcoming Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars has sparked significant online discussion regarding the extensive airbrushing applied to host Ken Jennings' image. The visual alterations have drawn criticism from fans who feel the retouching went overboard, making the television personality appear unnaturally smooth.
On platforms like Reddit, viewers expressed surprise and disapproval. Comments ranged from characterizing the edit as 'yassification' to stating it was "so unnecessary" as Jennings already appeared in good shape. Some users humorously suggested further enhancing the image to an extreme degree, while others questioned if the extreme look was intentional for a celebrity event.
The poster, intended for the March 13 release of Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars, showcases a version of Jennings with features that many fans found distorted. Specifically, the smoothness of his mouth and chin area was highlighted as particularly non-human. This has led to a broader conversation about beauty standards and the extent of digital manipulation in media.
