I would just like to let everyone hating on me on twitter to know a few things. First, you are being hypocritical by calling me “arrogant” and “cocky.” Somehow, you find it acceptable in your perverted little minds to think that it’s ok to go after a teenager without ever having met him in real life. The fact that you think you can do that without repercussions is what’s truly arrogant. Secondly, if you don’t like my mannerisms on TV, then fine. I couldn’t care less. Just don’t use it as an excuse to spew hatred at me on twitter, and most certainly don’t take it way over the line. I’ve seen a few people predict that I’ll “take away their health insurance” or “put pills in girls drinks” when I grow up. To even joke about that is sick, and to wish that someone would do that just so you can fulfill your little hate fantasy is pathetic and demented. Thirdly, I want to talk about my background. My grandparents fled the Cuban revolution and came to Miami with nothing, starting a new life from scratch with their daughter (my mom). My other grandparents grew up in abject rural poverty. Despite those odds, both of my parents worked hard and succeeded in life. I look up to them everyday of my life. To somehow use that success against me by claiming that I “don’t need the money” is why the American dream is dying today. And no, I’m not a Trump supporter, or a Republican, for those on twitter who seem to think so. Lastly, I’d like to say that I never tried out for jeopardy to win money or beat out the competition. I never did it for the money. I did it for the experience, and I’m glad I went in with that mentality. I had the time of my life, bonded with the other teens, and got to meet Alex Trebek and other really cool people. And nothing that you say on twitter can take that experience away from me.