‘Jeopardy!’ champ Brian Henegar compared to Hitler, quits social media

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works at Pilot Flying J truck stop, appeared on the Monday episode and swept the competition — dethroning reigning champ Crystal Zhao with a whopping $23,201 in winnings.Sadly, the 40-year-old’s victory did not stop online trolls.“I need someone in Brian’s life to tell him he kinda looks like Hitler,” tweeted one viewer.“Brian was so excited when he won, he caused quite a führer,” remarked another person.Henegar responded by saying that he planned on leaving the social media site.“Right now I’m feeling every emotion under the sun reliving my ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance,” wrote Henegar. “And I’m seeing what a bunch of Jerks on Twitter are doing because all they can focus on [are] my looks … So I’m going to be leaving Twitter for a while, see you soon.”The Post has reached out to reps for “Jeopardy!” for comment.Despite the amount of hate, several Twitter users defended Henegar.“The fact Brian Henegar on Jeopardy!

last night is being compared to a historically evil dictator based on his looks is utterly disgusting,” defended one user who claimed to know Henegar. “Bet it’s because all the haters are jealous of his knowledge … go touch grass … Also I know Brian well and he is a lovely guy … so there.” “I told Brian Henegar this morning that he has accrued quite a fan base.

I’ve known him for years,” gushed another alleged friend. “He is very genuine & kind. Let’s keep the positivity flowing for the newest @Jeopardy Champion!

Enjoy this, Brian. It is well deserved.”“You look fine, Brian Henegar … And you played well. Keep on being you,” encouraged a third person.