The Zack Posted February 4, 2008 LONDON (Reuters) - Question: What was Gandhi's first name? Contestant's answer: Goosey Goosey. Warning to all those know-alls who shout at the television screen when contestants offer dumb answers to blindingly obvious questions -- one day that could be you. From regional radio shows to "Who Wants To be a Millionaire?" and "University Challenge," people make fools of themselves -- as internet site www.jumpingjacksbar.com found in collating some of the worst howlers. Here are leading contenders for the "Dumb Down" gold medal: Presenter: What happened in Dallas on November 22,1963? Contestant: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then Presenter: Which American actor is married to Nicole Kidman? Contestant: Forrest Gump Presenter: In which country is Mount Everest? Contestant: Er, it's not in Scotland is it? Presenter: Name a film starring Bob Hoskins that is also the name of a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci Contestant: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Presenter: In which European city was the first opera house opened in 1637? Contestant: Sydney Presenter: How long did the Six-Day War between Egypt and Israel last? Contestant: (after long pause) Fourteen days Presenter: Where did the D-Day landings take place? Contestant: (after pause) Pearl Harbor? Presenter: What is the currency in India Contestant: Ramadan Presenter: Johnny Weissmuller died on this day. Which jungle-swinging character clad only in a loin cloth did he play? Contestant: Jesus Source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mowgli Posted February 4, 2008 lol the last two were hilarious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Zack Posted February 4, 2008 ^lol. yea, Ramadan made me laugh, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted February 4, 2008 Presenter: What is the currency in India Contestant: Ramadan LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL ,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites