40 hilarious game show answers we can’t believe people said out loud

Everyone watching game shows with cash prizes always feels like they can do better than the actual participants.

What no one tells you is that the moment you get on that stage, with everyone’s eyes on you and with bright lights and cameras in your face, your brain melts into mush.

What used to be easy questions that wouldn’t take more than a few seconds to figure out become incredibly difficult. Here’s a list of people who learned the hard way how live game shows can go wrong:

#1 Stage fright

It’s just one of those things that are worse than you think they will be. He looks like a smart guy and I’m sure he is in real life, but standing there with all that heat can do more damage than we’d like to admit.

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#2 Prove me wrong

I mean, he is wrong, there is no doubt about that. However, the calm and collected smile as he says that will make you pause and think, “Maybe he’s right.”

#3 Are you sure?

How do you even begin to try to explain his thought process here? The only logical reason is stage fright.

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#4 Sticking to the basics

With these kinds of shows and the questions they ask, what seems like a simple question often isn’t. Contestants know this and are prepared to overthink everything.
If you aren’t careful, this might be you.

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#5 You’re not wrong

I think there are safer options like head and chest, something you can’t live without, right? People lose toes all the time and live.

#6 They’re just too cute

When he heard this question, he probably went down the route of, “What’s the cutest animal I can think of and would have trouble eating?” If only hamsters laid eggs.

#7 It’s all relative

This man may have previous traumatic experiences that involved chihuahuas. At least he tried.

#8 It’s in the name

I’m sure when she went home and calmed her nerves a little, she regretted this one. I wonder what her kids thought about this.

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#9 Calm down, sir

First off, you are supposed to say the complete word. That way you could at least blame it on phonetics. This wasn’t it.

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#10 Don’t fret about the details

I think with a bit more time here, he’d have gone for Christmas or Thanksgiving. He was on the right track; he just spoke too soon.

#11 Why not?

I think everyone’s immediate response here would be “a body.” All the crime shows and movies we watch have carved that into our brains…well, except his.

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#12 Did you read that somewhere?

The only way she can save face here is if this was a weird real-life story she read somewhere. Otherwise, it just feels like she isn’t trying to win the money.

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#13 Be more specific

Yes, phones do have bottom parts; no one denies that. However, speakers or buttons would have been safer bets.

#14 Close enough

It’s “Winnie the Pooh.” So, no, we won’t give you that one. Try again.

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#15 You’re right

I think what Steve was going for here was “birthday suit.” However, a chicken noodle suit would work too.

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#16 I like this guy

Is he wrong? No. Russia is indeed famous for having millions of Russians. You can’t be mad at that.

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#17 It’s magic

A magical rabbit in a magician’s hat may fly away. Lady, you are not wrong.

#18 Calm down, Sir

I think Harvey’s question here is very clear. The look on this guy’s face suggests he doesn’t feel like he’s said anything wrong or maybe he’s just trying to hide how nervous he is.

#19 It’s time to let go

Till death do us part? No, not me, I’m bringing you with me. I’m not sure how we should feel about that.

#20 Almost had it

I mean, José does sound like it starts with an “H.” We will laugh, but at least no one thinks he’s dumb.

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#21 Okay

Does it have something to do with the weather in September? It could be true, who knows?

#22 I see what you did there

With these kinds of questions, it’s generally accepted that your answer is a compound word, words made by joining two words together. Potato, sadly, is a single word, lady.

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#23 Goldilocks?

The pressure on these types of shows can be insane. Black bears and brown bears don’t sound too hard to remember, do they?

#24 Too far

The look on Harvey’s face says it all. He and his mustache feel attacked by her response.

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#25 That escalated quickly

I mean, he isn’t wrong. Santa having to eat his reindeer would be very bad. However, selling them was the lesser evil here.

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#26 Eyes always peeled

He knows his stuff. You can never be too sure with horses these days.

#27 So close!

Oranges, mangoes, and avocados are just a few acceptable answers here. Fruits, in general, would work. This guy needs a medal.

#28 Careful, young man

I mean, he isn’t wrong and he did get everyone to laugh, you can’t blame him for that. Harvey, on the other hand, doesn’t look too amused.

#29 Lady, calm down!

I don’t know where to go with this one. So many questions to ask, but the most important one would be, “What do you mean?”

#30 Tell me more

Heels, the answer here is heels. They are expensive torture devices. Texas, I don’t know where he was going with this one.

#31 Grudge match

I know what happened here. She’s has a problem with noisy chipmunks in her yard. When she heard “noisy,” all she could think about was her chipmunks.

#32 Who are you?

The look on her face, not a single hint of hesitation as she said that. This is not someone you want to upset.

#33 Sneaky

If she’s planning the wedding, you are paying for it. Don’t act like you don’t know what to do, get the checkbook.

#34 My bad

You know what, the host should have been more specific on this one. We’ll still laugh, but we can cut her some slack.

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#35 Correct

It takes you back, doesn’t it? The Yogi Bear show was amazing; you should watch it.

#36 Are you hungry?

With his head lowered like that, you can’t help but think he is deep in thought, looking for something smart to say. Alas! He opens his mouth and you have this.

#37 Bless you

Sir, I think you took it too far here. A guard dog, an empty house, and cameras are great answers that won’t make anyone uncomfortable.

#38 Pie in the horse

Snoop Dog in the flesh, ladies and gentlemen. I honestly don’t know what the answer would be for this one.

#39 Dungeons and Dragons

Maam, the reference here is a bit older than that, Alibaba and the Forty Thieves. Open sesame should do the trick.

#40 All the best

Well, this one was more sad than funny. I hope someone saw this man on TV and changed his life.

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