"Name a question, such as 'How old are you?', that you might answer with a lie." No wonder it's so confusing since he gave an example in the middle of the question. Would've been simple as this: 'Besides your age, name something that you might answer with a lie.'
That was probably a better way to ask it. Still, the contests weren't listening very carefully if they thought the question was "How old are you." Too wide a range of answers.
Except the "simple" rewriting you did just made it more confusing. The first one was fine. It's asking for a QUESTION that one might answer with a lie not an answer.
I think it was intentionally written in a confusing way to entice someone to buzz in early (which happened). The writers just didn't count on it stumping the next 3 people as well. Fool me once shame on you, fool me 3x shame on us.
I wouldn't say it was a bad question, more badly worded. Richard had it pared down to what it should have been by the end of the clip, 'Name a question that you might answer with a lie."
"I would say I'm 39" He must've been asleep while Dawson explained the question out loud LOL Reminds me of Charlie in Family Fortunes who said TWO answers that had already been said.
@@Djarra if I'm thinking of the same Charlie in the op - it was the 'name something associated with the three bears' question - first he said 'Red Riding Hood' which was already given by someone else in blind panic, then he said 'Porridge' which was already on the board, he eventually settled on 'the woodchopper'. He also said Sooty was a Harry Enfield character.
This will always be one of the funniest moments in the show's history. September, and the Frog and Alligator family, are both right up there with this.
Well, the Bob who gave the answer "Alligator" was once asked "Name something Russia is famous for" and he said "Russians" so he would probably answer this question with "How old are you". If you think about it, just because the question "How old are you" is an example in the question doesn't mean it can't be an answer.
The question should simply be "Name a question directed at you that you might answer with a lie." Forget about giving an example in the middle of the question. Dawson's pause in the middle of the question made it sound complete. Number one answer would undoubtedly be "How old are you?" followed, of course, by "how much do you weigh?"
The _Feud_ beat ya to it. The same question was tried again on a later episode: "'How old are you?' is one question you might answer with a lie; name another [such] question."
Harvey’s a great host. The problem is that the show runners realized how good his reactions are, so now literally every question has some kind of obvious sexual innuendo attached to it. Which has now made the show unbearable.
+Jason Haradyn: "What's a question you might answer with a lie?" The fact the question can be asked so much more clearly and concisely means it was worded badly. Sorry.
+Krista L So, "what's a question" is more clear than "name a question" because that's all you changed, beyond taking out the example, and no, taking out the example doesn't make it clearer.
katymvt: Yes, taking out the example made it 100x clearer, as demonstrated above. There is no way to misunderstand the question with the example removed. Sorry, but you're really fucking dumb lol. I'm sure you get that a lot though. Carry on.
Krista L Anyone who couldn't understand the question as read is pretty dumb. They had to give the example, because they wanted to eliminate the answer, how old are you? There is no way that anyone with half a brain should giv a number answer to a question that starts with "name a question."
In case you're wondering... 1. Your Weight 2. Income 3. Natural Hair Color 4. Are You Married? 5. Sex Life Other answers given "How tall are you?" "Are you speedy?" "What size clothing do you wear?" "How much did you pay for that?"
Lol I lost it at 1:25 when that man said he's 39. I found it hilarious he said that just to mess with Richard Dawson judging by that smile on his face @ 1:34
I've seen this clip several times before. It wasn't until just now when I saw the whole thing, did I actually understand what they were looking for. A very poorly phrased question. I can see why the contestants didn't get it. I didn't either.
It wasn't poorly written. I had no problems understanding it. The audience understood it too, hence why they laughed at their answers. I think it was the blonde lady answering before hearing the full question that threw them off. Still, they should have all caught on after it being explained to them, and they didn't, so you can't really blame the question after that :/
Okay, guys, please, for God's sakes, please hear me out. When I first saw this clip like 12 years ago, I was 12 (and that's no lie) and I couldn't understand it either. BTW, you gotta love the irony with the "I'm not 18."
I probably would have been confused too with all the lights shining on me and a whole audience looking at me. It was just an oddly constructed question.
I actually heard a similar question to this on Family Feud the other day (with Steve Harvey). The question was worded a little differently, but the number one answer was "How old are you".
I think it was a good strategy for a badly worded question, because by pausing he sort of emphasizes "such as", but her buzzing in early just threw that right out of the window.
Without realizing i was on the same channel i came here from "How Can I Explain This?" and then read your description. Kinda through me for a second, haha! Great vids!
I agree with those who say this was a poorly written question. The example is what confused these easily confused people. It should have been written: "Name a question that people might not answer honestly."
If it was Steve Harvey, it'd go like this... "Look... Can I... Can I tell you something? We don't care what the hell your age is, okay?! We don't care if you're 18, or 21, or 35, or 65! Hell, I don't give a damn if you're 150! I'm gonna rephrase this question, since none of y'all know what the hell's going on! Name a question, such as "how old are you"... *_BESIDES YOUR AGE..._* ...that you would normally lie about." And what would someone say? "Have you ever had sex?" And Steve would literally slam his head on the podium, and be like "....... _Lord, help these people..._ "
I would've had some respect for that "39" guy if he had followed up with a "I'm just messing with you." Even more if he followed up with a number one answer.
Yeah I agree.The question was a little confusing at first.Especially for one that you have to answer quickly.What really confused things was the lady answered the question before he finished asking it.The next lady instead of paying attention to what the question actually was,played follow the leader but at least was on the ball enough to realize she was obviously misunderstanding and then got it after he explained it the second time.The dad on the right was the only one clueless with no excuse.
There was another case on the Dawson Family Feud where an old lady did the same thing. They used to show that on one of those Game Show Blooper specials.
Only way the way they we're answering that would make sense would be if he have a specific age or we're all the same age.. Not to mention worded different!! Wow! Makes me feel so smart..
