Witty Mix-Up: Local News Station Can't Tell the Difference Between a City and a State

A recent broadcast by WJXT 4 in Jacksonville, Florida, has sparked a wave of amusement and confusion among viewers due to an unusual trivia question. The segment featured a 4th of July trivia question that left many scratching their heads.

The trivia question asked, "Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration?" The multiple-choice answers provided were:

- A. Florida

- B. Philadelphia

- C. Georgia

- D. Virginia

The comedic element here is that out of the four options, only Philadelphia is a city, while the others are states. This mix-up did not go unnoticed by viewers and quickly became a topic of discussion on Reddit.

One user humorously commented, "Or they think their viewers are idiots who need all the help they can get." Another added, "This feels like those soft first questions on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' so you get into the game." The general consensus seemed to be a mix of amusement and disbelief at the oversight.

Adding to the discussion, a user pointed out, "There are 8 places named Florida in America, 6 places named Georgia, and 10 places named Virginia." However, they also noted that the correct answer should be obvious since Philadelphia is the only actual city listed among the options.

This trivia mishap even led to some light-hearted jokes, with one user stating, "Georgia is in Florida. Dumb a**!" Another remarked, "This is the kind of multiple choices that you give to kindergarten students. It's meant to be easy to solve even if you know nothing about Independence Day."

The trivia question was displayed prominently on the screen, with a blue banner at the top reading "4TH OF JULY TRIVIA." Below it was the question with the four answer options, all against a white background with a red underline. The bottom part of the screen featured a weather update for Hastings, including the current temperature and a three-day forecast.

Despite the mix-up, WJXT 4's trivia segment has certainly provided some entertainment and a good laugh for viewers. It serves as a reminder of the importance of double-checking details, especially when it comes to educational content on live broadcasts.