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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community)
Most people avoid awkwardness or awkward situations because they make them feel uncomfortable. But some people like to create awkward and cringy situations on purpose. When that interaction is observed from a distance, most of the time it will be perceived as funny.
So, if you are one of those people who love or would like to experiment with awkwardness, share what would be the funniest approach to a stranger. I myself have been walking up and asking: “what is your favorite flavor of hair” - but it’s starting to get old…
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#1
Show a photo of yourself and ask "Excuse me, have you seen this person?"
Final score:
209points
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#2
"Excuse me, what year is this?" When the person tells you, respond "It works! My machine really works!!"
Final score:
179points
#3
I've always wanted to run up to a complete stranger in hysterics and yell, "Whatever you do, DO NOT look at their eyes!" and run away. I don't know who the "their" is referring to, and neither does the stranger. I just wanna cause unnecessary stress because I'm a menace.
Final score:
156points
#4
Sit on a park bench and wait for people to sit with you. "It's done. Do you have the money?" - Not original from me; saw it either on YT, Pinterest, or BP.
Final score:
155points
#5
Sometimes I imagine myself asking a stranger, "Hey, whatever song you have in your head right now, sing it out loud!"
And then they break into the whole song and dance, musical style haha.
Never actually dared to, though.
Final score:
122points
Rylee Evergreen🦋 2 years ago
If someone ever comes up to me and asks that, I will be sure to break out into song and dance theatre-style, just in case it's you ;D
#6
Do you like pet chickens?
I normally ask this and they are confused and then say they like to eat chicken, but I say back "Do you like living, walking, breathing chickens?" And then they get creeped out.
Final score:
118points
#7
I know this is old, but I’ve always loved the idea of asking a stranger who says anything to me, “Can you see me?” in a panicky voice and run away.
Final score:
118points
#8
Look at the person, gasp dramatically, and run away.
Final score:
110points
#9
Have you seen my sanity? i LeFt It InSiDe An OrAnGe.
Final score:
94points
#10
Did you remember to hide the body?
Final score:
93points
Headless Roach 2 years ago
If someone asked me this, I'd reply "Don't worry, I did" and watch them freak out
#11
On a scale of 1-10, what is your favorite color of the alphabet? (Mine's green)
Final score:
88points
#12
Run up to somebody, yell, "Do you see them?!? You don't? oh... oh! that means they're GONE! GONE, I TELL YOU!!!!" Then run away.
You can also yell, "Marco!" at a group of strangers at the store.
Final score:
84points
#13
Are you a whale person or a chicken person?
Final score:
75points
#14
I think that telling a stranger "don't be scared" with a calm voice and walking away will completely shatter their mind.
Final score:
71points
teddybearnotsomean 2 years ago
And then when they ask you questions, just smile at them and give them uncanny valley syndrome.
#15
This happened to my friend when she told a girl she liked her shirt, the girl replied: "I like your face". Lol, we never let my friend forget that day.
Final score:
70points
Sara Matta (Submission author) 2 years ago
Oops I'm sorry I just realized it wasn't a question that was asked sorry
#16
*Hug them and say* "Whatever you do, when I let go, RUN! They are here for you!"
Final score:
67points
#17
Assuming you're outside, ask if they know where the waiting room is. Or the front desk. 'Do you work here?' - is a good one as well.
Final score:
62points
#18
*yell in their face* DID YOU KNOW THAT CHICKENS ARE MADE OUT OF CHICKEN?
Final score:
62points
#19
If soap smells good but tastes bad, does that mean poop smells bad, BUT TASTES GOOD?! Asking for a friend.
Final score:
61points
#20
Once I asked a stranger what my own phone number was. No idea why.
Final score:
60points
#22
Jog up to a person you know the name of and say: "XXX, do you still want the 14,275,208 live ants that you ordered? You said you needed to make ketchup for your restaurant" while holding a bag.
Final score:
52points
#23
Hey there... Hi there... I'm Lost. Have you seen me wandering around here before?
With a piece of tape or a name tag sticker on the front of my shirt that says:
"If Found, PLEASE CALL (insert random friend/family member phone number) and report Missing IMMEDIATELY!" 😜
Final score:
50points
David Spencer 2 years ago
Better yet, dress up in an asylum outfit and instead have a number on the nametag
#24
Did you do it/did you hide it?
Final score:
47points
#27
Can I have a moment of your time to talk about our lord and savior etc. (I’m an atheist 😑)
Final score:
44points
oddly_informed_raven 2 years ago
Do you have time to talk about our Lord and Savior, Long Furby?
#28
Is there a phone booth around here? SoMebODy's In tRoUblE!
Final score:
44points
Daniel Yamada 2 years ago
There are still some places in the USA where public pay phones are available.
#29
Can I borrow some cash/your card? Not only is that weird, it's f****d up.
What do you think ?
David Spencer 2 years ago
Say something to a random person that sounds like a code. Ex: "The food is sweet in Argentina" and then whatever they say back, act like that is the correct response and say something like "It dropped in Ottawa"
I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦 2 years ago
I love these but I am not very social so this might be hard to do…
Dave waits 2 years ago
When it says, number hidden, I pickup the phone and say" the job is done but there is blood everywhere ". Then hang up.
Austyn Nelson 2 years ago
While waiting in line at a store, after putting my stuff on the conveyor belt, I'll pick up the divider and tell the person behind me, "I'm bored. You wanna sword fight?"
Kevin Kaiser 2 years ago
Some of these have to do with making people feel anxious or acting “crazy.” For people with anxiety disorder or who are on the schizo spectrum, these would be horrible encounters. Not funny.
Bob La Capra 2 years ago
Learn to say a few sentences in a foreign language, pick one unlikely to be spoken in your town. Walk up to a stranger, earnestly say those few sentences, nod, and walk away.
Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)
Once, while I was standing in line at a Mcdonalds in Philly at 6 am, a man came out of the bathroom, completely soaked in water from head to toe, walked right up to me and started asking me 'if I was her'. When I said I think he was confusing me for someone else, he became adament that I was 'her', and he began to panic and get loud until the cashier at the register told him to leave. Bonus points: he started all this so low and mumbly that I couldn't understand exactly what he was saying, so what I had done initially was just smile and nod at this guy while I slowly backed away. So, it turned out I had accidentally said 'yes' to his "are you the one I'm looking for" question, and then when I started saying I wasn't her, it really freaked him out. I'll never forget that guy.
Giles McArdell 2 years ago
These are all good but, if you want to really top it off, while talking to someone, don't look at their face, instead stare really intently at a fixed point behind them over one of their shoulders.
David A Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
The strangest thing I've been asked by a stranger was when a man leaned out of a cab window and shouted "e-nopl?" at me. It was 30 years ago but I still remember it like it was yesterday.
Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
Wanted to do something fun for a friend's birthday in college, so as I was waiting for my bus I asked some random people waiting with me there to sign her card...they got a kick out of it and she loved it!
Lemon Beans 2 years ago
Go to someone and say "we've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty"
Colin Brackenridge 2 years ago
"Do you work at (name of local power company)?" If they say yes you reply "That explains the glow around you". If they say no then "Oh, that glow around you must be from something else then".
David Spencer 2 years ago
Say something to a random person that sounds like a code. Ex: "The food is sweet in Argentina" and then whatever they say back, act like that is the correct response and say something like "It dropped in Ottawa"
I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦 2 years ago
I love these but I am not very social so this might be hard to do…
Dave waits 2 years ago
When it says, number hidden, I pickup the phone and say" the job is done but there is blood everywhere ". Then hang up.
Austyn Nelson 2 years ago
While waiting in line at a store, after putting my stuff on the conveyor belt, I'll pick up the divider and tell the person behind me, "I'm bored. You wanna sword fight?"
Kevin Kaiser 2 years ago
Some of these have to do with making people feel anxious or acting “crazy.” For people with anxiety disorder or who are on the schizo spectrum, these would be horrible encounters. Not funny.
Bob La Capra 2 years ago
Learn to say a few sentences in a foreign language, pick one unlikely to be spoken in your town. Walk up to a stranger, earnestly say those few sentences, nod, and walk away.
Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)
Once, while I was standing in line at a Mcdonalds in Philly at 6 am, a man came out of the bathroom, completely soaked in water from head to toe, walked right up to me and started asking me 'if I was her'. When I said I think he was confusing me for someone else, he became adament that I was 'her', and he began to panic and get loud until the cashier at the register told him to leave. Bonus points: he started all this so low and mumbly that I couldn't understand exactly what he was saying, so what I had done initially was just smile and nod at this guy while I slowly backed away. So, it turned out I had accidentally said 'yes' to his "are you the one I'm looking for" question, and then when I started saying I wasn't her, it really freaked him out. I'll never forget that guy.
Giles McArdell 2 years ago
These are all good but, if you want to really top it off, while talking to someone, don't look at their face, instead stare really intently at a fixed point behind them over one of their shoulders.
David A Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
The strangest thing I've been asked by a stranger was when a man leaned out of a cab window and shouted "e-nopl?" at me. It was 30 years ago but I still remember it like it was yesterday.
Cyndielouwhoo 2 years ago
Wanted to do something fun for a friend's birthday in college, so as I was waiting for my bus I asked some random people waiting with me there to sign her card...they got a kick out of it and she loved it!
Lemon Beans 2 years ago
Go to someone and say "we've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty"
Colin Brackenridge 2 years ago
"Do you work at (name of local power company)?" If they say yes you reply "That explains the glow around you". If they say no then "Oh, that glow around you must be from something else then".
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