Family Feud, hosted by the hilarious Steve Harvey, is a game show staple. While Harvey’s reactions to absurd answers are legendary, sometimes even he’s speechless. This was the case with contestant Anna, whose disastrous Fast Money round in 2014 became an infamous moment in Family Feud history. Thanks to the Game Show Network and a viral tweet, this epic fail lives on.
Anna’s partner, Tim, had set the bar high, scoring a whopping 182 points in his Fast Money round. Anna needed a mere 18 points to secure the win. Seemingly an easy feat, it quickly turned into a nightmare. She scored a shocking zero points, leaving Harvey and the audience stunned. Let’s break down each question and answer to see how it all went wrong.
A Fast Money Failure for the Ages
Question 1: On a scale of 1 to 10, what chance would men say they have of dating a girl who’s a 10?
Anna’s Answer: “Four.”
Surprisingly, “four” received zero points. The top answer was “five” with 31 points. This miss was arguably the least egregious of the round.
Question 2: Name a place where people keep checking their watch.
Anna’s Answer: “Airport … Restaurant.”
“Airport” was likely a popular answer, potentially throwing Anna off. “Restaurant” isn’t entirely unreasonable, as people might check the time while waiting for their food. However, top answers like “work” and “doctor’s office” were more common.
Question 3: Name a noisy insect.
Anna’s Answer: “Pass.”
This was a critical error. Passing without even attempting an answer, especially with time dwindling, was a major setback. “Cricket” or “cicada” were likely top answers.
Question 4: Name something a person’s belly does.
Anna’s Answer: “Growls … Uh, throws up.”
While technically correct, “throws up” is an unusual way to describe a belly’s function. More common responses would likely be “digests” or “aches.” The pressure of the situation seemed to get to Anna.
Question 5: Fill in the blank, a married couple might be deeply in what?
Anna’s Answer: “Love … Marriage.”
“Deeply in marriage” is a unique phrase, although “love” was likely the top answer. Perhaps under less pressure, Anna could have come up with alternatives like “debt” or “routine.”
Did Tim Set Anna Up to Fail?
Some argue that Tim’s high score inadvertently sabotaged Anna. By choosing the most common answers, he potentially depleted the pool of available responses for Anna. While unintentional, it’s possible Tim’s success contributed to Anna’s historic failure.
In conclusion, Anna’s Fast Money round remains a legendary Family Feud moment. While her performance was undeniably unfortunate, it serves as a reminder of the pressure and unpredictability of game shows. It also highlights the importance of thinking outside the box, especially when the clock is ticking.
