I Will Not Give Up On This Question

[@footofjuniper8212]

Backstage before the show: "Now, does everybody understand how the game works?" "Yes."

[@romainsavioz5466]

Our survey says hin hin

[@masongoldbaum]

How about you? I would say I'm 39 (-_-) *face palm*

[@filip4900]

he was joking i hope

[@Kimmy_95]

***** LOL he was definitely joking. His smile at 1:34 after he said that answer certainly made it seem so.

[@mushmorant9253]

I would say he is an idiot who hasn't been paying attention.

[@TheRenard10]

He should've not saw age 39

[@TheosTrainsWalesOfficial]

“And I will not give up on this question!”

[@frankcook4959]

1:24 I think he did that just to mess with Richard. His smile kind of gives him away. LOL!!

[@yourmomiskool69]

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.

[@RandomManA]

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."

[@SMEARGLEX75]

🔼🔼🔼

[@sammcguckian782]

It’s probably to eliminate the answer “your age” since that one is too easy to think of.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

I understood the question the first time. It is called listen to the whole question

[@VicGChad07]

The same question would be tried again on a later episode, with different wording and little to no confusion.

[@MNAvenger]

Reminds me of the question "Name a number men exaggerate." I felt bad for the poor girls at the podiums, but it was also hilarious.

[@TDKiller415]

"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.

[@kylestubbs8867]

No, I think he was just messing with him.

[@Djarra]

No that was Denis, Charlie got all his questions right.

[@senormedia]

@@kylestubbs8867 I agree. Dad was trying to get in on the joke.

[@cameronyoungcg9270]

@@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.

[@ChuckD79]

Regardless of his intent, Richard's reaction afterwards was priceless! 😅

[@antibishonen]

"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.'

[@darcybrummett7004]

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.

[@mabiniss2]

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.

[@darcybrummett7004]

Yeah. 'Besides your age, name something you might answer with a lie.' would've been less confusing.

[@PianoGuy1226]

Honestly, "How old are you?" would've been the top answer to this question if it wasn't used as an example.

[@StephenPaulTroup]

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.

[@DBR00]

I wish the alligator or frog family would have gotten this question. I cannot image the insanity that would have ensued.

[@VicGChad07]

Recipe for Disaster.

[@miked172]

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.

[@ABCEasyas--]

2:14 Buzz-buzzzzz

[@MrMustangMan]

i just came from that very video.!!!!!!!!!

[@1967jenn1]

Does anyone else think it's a BIT strange how she answered the first question? *Hits buzzer* *GASP* "Eighteeeeen!".

[@bobbyadkins6983]

It was hilarious!😂

[@HipsterDoofus100]

No

[@liboy9844]

Then came the next ‘wrong’ from the next family member... 39😊

[@ShadowHost99]

and than "I'm not 18 :("

[@markimbing8018]

0:04

[@the2thomasklu8]

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?"

[@DoyleFuckinHargraves]

Uh, I would say, fifty.

[@BladeTheGabite]

Did I understand that right?

[@nintendonerdsvideos4727]

@@BladeTheGabite no

[@TheRenard10]

she'll never c 50 again

[@mstalcup]

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?"

[@jedijones]

If they failed to exclude the age question though, they might not have gotten more than two answers on the survey.

[@bobbyadkins6983]

But then it wouldn't have been funny.

[@VicGChad07]

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."

[@PianoGuy1226]

1:27-1:40. Steve Harvey's reaction: STOP CLAPPING!!!

[@jackson5116]

that's why he's the worst host in its history

[@comedyshortsgay9862]

Jack Son Huh?

[@TheShaqDukes]

Jack Son Yet he’s still hosting the Feud longer than O’Hurley, Karn, and Anderson but go on.

[@auramyst3627]

1:27-1:40. Jeb Bush's reaction: PLEASE CLAP!!!

[@oldboygamer9985]

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.

[@KaylaMarie_]

"Or give me 10 dollars." LOL. I used to watch this show on Game Show Network everyday. Love it.

[@TheRenard10]

I hope he didn't pay Richard his $10 😑

[@Kimmy_95]

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

[@raraoohlala1893]

gullywog based on the dumb look on his face at 2-2:04 when he had to guess again, I think he didn't understand the question when he said 39.

[@Kimmy_95]

MC Haha, oh okay. I just got that impression......it's still hilarious either way. :)

[@pauldavis8146]

He did not understand the question either. He was only smiling because the whole audience was laughing at him. It is a natural reaction.

[@TheRenard10]

What if he never saw age 39?

[@aegisofhonor]

I think from now on, if someone asks me a question where the question was described in detail to the person right next to me, I'd answer "39".

[@MetalSmasherGaming]

I would have said 42 - the answer to life, the universe, and everything!

[@TheDiamondInvader]

You want 42 children?

[@jackson5116]

What was Jackie Robinson's jersey number?

[@videogameguy24]

RIP Richard Dawson, November 20, 1932 - June 2, 2012. :(

[@LoveClassicMusic0205]

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.

[@ronaldrio]

"I would say I'm 39" LMAO

[@TheRenard10]

He'll stay 39 the rest of his life lol

[@kylestubbs8867]

I think he understood the question, he was just messing with him.

[@DBR00]

The look on the dads face… he had so much confidence when he gave the answer.

[@gorrow1990]

1:30 That "Seriously?" look.

[@CrazyKirlia]

The gasp before the first girl's answer just makes it all the more hilarious.

[@jonessee27]

"are you a virgin" would be a good answer to this question

[@Cartman4wesome]

Well are you?

[@melsmith245]

she still would have gasped and said,"eighteen"

[@the2thomasklu8]

"Sex Life" was #5 on the board.

[@xStarlessxxNightx]

I didn't get it right away either. But after he explained it the first time I understood. They could have worded that question differently though..

[@drmellie]

Richard Dawson is the funniest ad libber of all time!!

[@JohnKater1971]

Truth be known, it is a really convoluted question.

[@eepruls]

Agreed. Many of the questions on these old Family Feud are worded really stupidly. Your reworded question is concise and to the point.

[@OWfan]

They said, "Name a question such as 'How old are you?' that you might answer with a lie."

[@pottytheparrot310]

Now Steve Harvey gives up on stupid question I miss Richard Dawson era where he didn't give up on a question

[@Drchainsaw77]

The fact that these dinguses didn't understand the question doesn't mean it was stupid.

[@ProjectDevilEye]

That's because Harvey is an idiot and tries to make the show about himself, he can't do that without answers.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

*@Devil Eye* Thank You! Thats why Steve had n o t h i n g to say (for a change) when he was upstaged by "Naked grandma! !" 😖😖

[@davidng2336]

I mean Dawson had to give up a few but otherwise he did a good job holding on tight to them.

[@MorganNye]

@@ProjectDevilEye yeah I miss John O Hurley, he should’ve stayed, right?

[@drummerbraves]

Does anyone have this episode in full on KZbin?

[@DjZerotheoneandonly]

this is one of the best family feud bloopers because everyone kept getting it wrong and nobody understood it

[@vinnv226]

They shouldn't've given them second chances. Thats just stupid.

[@TheRenard10]

And unfair.

[@NightBear01]

"Have I gained weight?" No sane man would say "Yes" to his wife.

[@davidbutler5612]

I'm thinking the last guy was trolling Dawson here. Something about that tone of voice.

[@pokemon095]

These people may rival even the alligator family. o.o

[@alonzo9772]

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.

[@16yearoldwhiteboy]

Hi, I come to visit you from the future, almost a decade later to say.. thanks for the vid!

[@joskimengstrom2853]

Isn't four years a decade?

[@DannyMorrs]

+Joskim Engström well then that would make him 10 decades

[@hydrolito]

decade is 10 years.

[@bestmarty]

"Are you middle eastern?" "No I'm uhhhh...... Mexican. Ya thats it."

[@Anniemaniac17]

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 :/

[@346436]

RIP Richard Dawson

[@troydeancarpenter]

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.

[@unholyperiodza5442]

Fun Fact: The guy who said 35 would go on to do "The Dreaded Phony Horse Gag"

[@Theakker3B]

Fuck that question.

[@MichaelBrookham]

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".

[@346436]

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.

[@ninachaser5216]

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..

[@LBF522]

The question was worded badly.

[@embracinglogic1744]

+LBF522 The question was very clear.

[@kristal6397]

+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.

[@katymvt]

+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.

[@kristal6397]

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.

[@katymvt]

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."

[@RJN0607]

My answer would have been "What's your phone number?" I was known to give fake phone numbers to people who don't deserve my real number.

[@Lava1964]

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."

[@luanluan2006]

"how was your day?" "39!"

[@grievousangel09]

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!

[@P2000Camaro]

lol!!! GASP!!!! EIGHTEEN! And of course, Richard had to turn around so as not to laugh right in her face.

[@applefan2151]

What are your grades? Where do u live? How much money do make?

[@bluebear1985]

Steve Harvey would never be patient with a question like this. If this happened today, they would probably stop tape and try another question.

[@CodeOssyria]

"Huuuuh... eighteen!"

[@maxxh5331]

Every other clip of this question cut out 0:31 - 0:37 and 0:47 - 1:24,and moved 1:58 to before the "39" answer. This clip gave me a new perspective on how the question was dealth.

[@nzapa21]

i JUST saw this episode this morning! chocolate milk came out of my nose!

[@raraoohlala1893]

All of the contestants were so fun and silly, esp. the dad.

[@Rogermelly01]

American intelligance at its finest

[@panicwolf8586]

"Aside from your age, what is something about yourself you might lie about to others?" Would be a good filler.

[@witherblaze]

Job, income, wife/ husband, weight. I'm 14 and I understand the question. They're 20 or older and they don't understand.

[@davidayer2168]

Because you is berry berry smart :D

[@keithwilson6060]

“Are you married?” “Are you free Friday night?”

[@scottfree2929]

*I'm dumber for watching this. Thanks a bunch.*

[@TaccRaccoon]

Why didn't they just ask "name a question you might answer with a lie"

[@cainster]

At 1:30 Dawson is just like "What the fuck?"

[@effwest]

I can, but that wasn't the question. The question was, "Name a question such as, how old are you?" What the hell is that supposed to mean??

[@johnedwards9809]

I don't find the question confusing at all. Maybe, it's just me.

[@555dking]

Such a smart bad ass😍

[@62ejo]

Try this other tough question I heard from Dawson on Family Feud, Surveyed 100 people, ect.. "Name something to which you often loose your key?" What do you think some answers were?

[@043367747]

And yet they're still smarter than some modern day people...

[@Joy7BS]

love this--I`ll bet Richard had more fun with this show-------- LOL ----I love Richard Dawson---since Newkirk on Hogans Heros---

[@QuilavaKing]

It should have just been "Name something you might lie about."

[@kermitdfrogz]

Well, at least he's smart enough to understand the question...

[@Mistertbones]

I would have to say 39!

[@TheRenard10]

39 and 13 may be considered bad numbers.

[@SgtSupaman]

"I'm not 18" Ohhhh, so THAT'S why it wasn't on the board. *sigh.....*

[@TheRenard10]

She sounded and looked 18

[@davidpar2]

The funniest one, by far, was the "39"

[@germanname1990]

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."

[@ChainGuN2]

For these people "Are you smart?" LOL!!!

[@georgef551]

I remember this, when it was actually aired, way back in the day, when it was a new episode. Shows how old I am. Funny then, funny now.

[@eric21200]

The confusion stemmed from the early buzz in before the question was finished. By her saying an age it confused everyone.

[@michaelangst6078]

The question is very clear. it's like nobody even listens to the long worded questions

[@radudeATL]

Spot-on analysis. =)

[@fatmann4206]

That poor old black woman, she reminded me of my mother when she was old. But I think that in that other family those blonde roots run deep.

[@billschlafly4107]

No wonder he drank so much.

[@ericandy88]

Somebody finally broke the ice when they answered "How much do you weigh?" So at least the entire family was not dumb.

[@matttalbert7701]

To be fair, prison record wasn’t a bad answer

[@PANZERFAUST90]

Yeah simonjeste, I would definetly lie aboot that. I would say that I'm Canadian!

[@trevorsreya8277]

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.

[@DMan-G]

#2! Good answer! Good answer! "um... Richard... Were you born a woman/man?!" (Family sinks heads in shame) [X]! Seriously though, I'm tapped, any other family members?

[@maxpower9958]

if you watch the current Family Feud you'll see just about every question has sexual innuendo in it.

[@christinecatt5391]

How right you are about Steve Harvey... Everything he says is either innuendo, or a double entendre. I think he is rude and crude. ☹.

[@paulsmith9192]

@Marisa Mee what's funny is his shocked looked when they give sexual answers

[@HipsterDoofus100]

True. Then he does one of his stupid faces when they answer.

[@VicGChad07]

Not every question -- those that sound wholly innocent usually beg for players to give...colorful answers.

[@analystab1]

In the UK, Family Fortunes had an even worse problem with the question "Living or dead, name a famous Irishman." giving a similar example to this clip.

[@southplnk]

the look on dawsons face is classic at 1:28

[@fitzgivesfits1]

When he first asked the question, he kind of hesitated after he said, "How old are you"?

[@johnmannino3100]

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.

[@DarkStarAZ]

All time best FF host!

[@doowoppingchainsawer]

I was giggling pretty hard at the beginning. Then at 1:26 I lost it.

[@whackcar]

The girl in the red dress is cute, and i like how she genuinely cheered up upon getting the right answer.

[@jedijones]

I saw another episode with a question where people kept bombing out on it and he said he refused to give up on it. I think it was to name a woman from history that was liberated before women's lib existed. Took quite a few people before someone got the first answer.

[@TheRenard10]

A question you might lie: How many girlfriends have you had?

[@BleachFanOne]

@sjsawyer some questions from the 70s/80s where never that simple. also, to confuse the contestants and get giggles from the crowd they sometimes word it an odd way.

[@TDKiller415]

Now if "Alligator" is the US equivalent to "Turkey" in the UK, then this has GOT to match the "Famous Irishman" in the UK.

[@AtarahDerek]

I'm sorely tempted to write a fanfic in which Newkirk is hosting a game show. The competitors? Germans vs. Allies, of course!

[@cassandramitch8793]

Why are there 38 dislikes! This was fucking hilarious!