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Ken Jennings They're Not

Game show howlers dumb enough to make Miss Teen South Carolina blush

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2008 7:15 AM CST
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(Newser) – Perhaps there's no sadder commentary on the state of society—or at least society's IQ—than dumb responses from contestants on game shows. Reuters combs a (now-defunct) website for high and low points:

  • Q: What was Gandhi's first name? A: Goosey Goosey.
  • Q: What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963? A: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then.

  • Q: Which American actor is married to Nicole Kidman? A: Forrest Gump.
  • Q: How long did the Six-Day War between Egypt and Israel last? A: 14 days.
  • Q: What is the currency in India? A: Ramadan.
  • Q: Johnny Weissmuller died on this day. Which jungle-swinging character clad only in a loincloth did he portray? A: Jesus.

In this photo released by Fox shows The Moment Of Truth host Mark Walberg. The game show will use a lie-detector test to determine whether or not contestants are willing to tell the truth for a chance to win half a million dollars. The show premiers Jan. 23. (AP Photo/Joe...
In this photo released by Fox shows "The Moment Of Truth" host Mark Walberg. The game show will use a lie-detector test to determine whether or not contestants are willing to tell the truth for a...   (Associated Press)
Comedian Drew Carey, new host of the game show The Price is Right, talks with the audience during a break in taping of the game show at CBS's Bob Barker Studio in Los Angeles Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Comedian Drew Carey, new host of the game show "The Price is Right," talks with the audience during a break in taping of the game show at CBS's Bob Barker Studio in Los Angeles Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Ken Jennings Crush Jeopardy's Winnings Record
Ken Jennings Crush Jeopardy's Winnings Record   (Getty Images)
This photo released by ABC shows Duel a one-hour, high-stakes tournament-style game show to air over six nights with a guaranteed final winner taking home more than $1.5 million. Duel premieres Dec. 17. (AP Photo/ABC,Adam Larkey)
This photo released by ABC shows "Duel" a one-hour, high-stakes tournament-style game show to air over six nights with a guaranteed final winner taking home more than $1.5 million. "Duel" premieres...   (Associated Press)
Game show host Alex Trebek from Jeopardy is shown following the funeral for Merv Griffin in Beverly Hills, Calif., in this, Aug. 17, 2007, file photo. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog, pool)
Game show host Alex Trebek from "Jeopardy" is shown following the funeral for Merv Griffin in Beverly Hills, Calif., in this, Aug. 17, 2007, file photo. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog, pool)   (Associated Press)
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