Comedian and masturbation proponent Louie C.K. stole the show on Jeopardy's "Power Players" episode on Wednesday night. He beat out Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist Jonathan Capehart and Emmy Award-winning CNN broadcaster Kate Bolduan—and it wasn't even close. Louie's final tally was $18,399, trouncing $14,800 for Capehart and a mere $200 for Bouldan. The bald comic was playing on behalf of the Fistula Foundation, which received $50,000 as a result of his victory. The foundation helps women in Asia and Africa who suffer "obstreic fistulas" during childbirth.
Louie spent a good chunk of the show timidly answering questions and making fun of himself. But he was quick on the buzzer, which is key for any serious Jeopardy competitor.
On top of earning a big check for a good cause, Louie proved that it doesn't take a college degree (or a Pulitzer Prize) to completely dominate a game of Jeopardy. His competitors have spent their lives covering and commentating on the news. Louie, on the other hand, has spent the last 20-plus years cracking jokes about his penis, his daughter being an "asshole" and wanting to blow Ewan McGregor.
Go figure.