Question games and activities are everywhere.
You’ve probably asked and answered dozens of questions to get to know you.
But if you’re looking for something new and unexpected to break the ice, why not ask a pointless and confusing question?
Whether it’s at a party or chatting with friends and family, it can help spark conversations and change people’s minds.
Questions that make no sense encourage you to think outside the box, open up new possibilities, and challenge your own beliefs.
It can be confusing, thought-provoking, and inspiring, but most of all, it creates conversations that make us laugh and think.
So if you want to explore life’s unanswered brain stampers and mindbenders, we’ve got you covered with some confusing questions to ask to get the conversation started.
What is a nonsense question?
A nonsensical question can be difficult to define because it must be somewhat nonsensical to answer.
Generally speaking, nonsense questions make no logical sense at first, but follow twisted paths of thought to find creative answers.
These questions can be tricky and fun, or confusing and deep.
Below are some of the expected answers when sharing confusing or nonsensical questions.
- They make people think differently: Most people have automatic responses to simple questions, but nonsense questions ruin it.
- They make you laugh: Most nonsense questions are funny and can bring a little lightheartedness to a conversation.
- They make people curious: Nonsense questions lead to more confusing and interesting conversations, as they often require creative solutions or non-existent answers.
- They don’t always have an obvious right or wrong answer: Nonsense questions often have multiple interpretations and many confusing answers.
- They may elicit an emotional response: Pointless questions catch people off guard and can provoke an emotional reaction.
These answers can make confusing questions more interesting, clarify questions, and lead to richer conversations.
You can even shut down the conversation if the question is too confusing.
75 of the most confusing questions to ask to break the ice
And now, here are 75 interesting yet confusing questions, sorted into categories ranging from funny no-answer questions to deep, deep questions.
They should spark your creativity in conversation.
funny confusing question
1. Do fish ever get thirsty?
2. Why doesn’t the sheep’s wool shrink when it rains?
3. Are wingless flies called walks?
4. Are trees that can’t talk really smart?
5. If the plural of mouse is mouse, what is the plural of spouse?
6. Why use pencil number 2 instead of pencil number 1?
7. If your hand has a palm, is it a tree?
8. Why should pencils be sharpened but not pens?
9. Why do I press hard on the remote control when the battery is low?
10. If roses are red, why are violets blue?
11. What happened in your last conversation with your dog?
12. Do people eat and drink soup?
13. Why don’t cats have nine lives like they used to?
14. Do mermaids lay eggs like fish or give birth like humans?
pointless question
15. Is nothing all or is all nothing?
16. If you and I are different individuals, why can’t we exchange places? Why is “you” not me and “I” not you?
17. What do animals call themselves? Are dogs known as dogs in dog language?
18. When I’m alone, why can’t I see everyone when I know others are in my heart?
19. Why do we see ourselves in mirrors when they don’t reflect each other?
20. Is there a way to go up and down at the same time?
21. How can you think of things that don’t exist?
22. Can one person be two at the same time?
23. What color are invisible friends?
24. What do you do in your dreams while you are awake?
25. Do you ever run out of time?
26. Can you set fire to water?
27. What dimension do you live in?
28. Who let the dog out?
29. If money doesn’t grow on trees, why do banks have so many branches?
30. What time is the sun?
Confusing questions to ask your friends
31. Would you like to meet me for lunch yesterday?
32. Did you think of my ideas before or after?
33. When will you stop being you?
34. Why can’t we see the future when it’s already happening?
35. What have you been up to?
36. If I’m here and you’re there, who’s everywhere?
37. What do your dreams smell like?
38. Is friendship like a boat to you?
39. If you had to start all over again, would you?
40. If we wanted, could we fly to the moon?
41. How many colors can you see in the rainbow?
42. Can you turn back time?
43. What if there are more than 24 hours in a day?
44. Are you your own best friend? If so, why?
45. Am I your friend or a figment of your imagination?
46. Can we count to infinity together?
47. If you’re lost, why are you here?
48. Am I lying or telling the truth when I say I’m telling you the truth?
49. Is my truth the same as yours?
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confusing questions that make you think
50. What do you do when you have nothing to do?
51. Can life be complete without death, or does death give life meaning?
52. Does thought travel faster than light?
53. How can something that has never been used before become “new and improved”?
54. Is there something outside or is it all in your head?
55. How do you know when you really know something?
56. Is time a loop, a straight line, or a spiral?
57. Are thoughts just thoughts, or can they be anything you want?
58. What is the difference between imagination and reality?
60. What if we were honest with each other at the same time?
trippy question
61. Does time have an end or is it infinite?
62. Is the universe really random?
63. Are there really certain things in life? If so, how are you sure?
64. Does the soul get sick?
65. Do we live in another universe?
66. What if your dreams were real?
67. Are memories collective or personal?
68. Does every action have an equal and opposite reaction?
69. What lies beyond the boundaries of space and time? Can our bodies and consciousness transcend these boundaries?
70. Is life a random pattern or predetermined by a higher power?
71. Is technology expanding or limiting our consciousness?
72. What is the meaning of life if it contains all meanings?
73. If thought is an energetic vibration, what is the source of the power that drives thought?
74. Are we under the illusion that the Earth is a single organism and that we are individual beings?
75. How can it be a single entity when it is made up of millions, if not billions, of different parts?
How to use these unanswered questions
Confusing questions can lead to interesting conversations and deeper insights. But if you use it at the wrong time, people might think you’re just trying to confuse them.
Asked in the right context, unanswered questions can be a great way to make people think about the larger questions and mysteries of life.
Here are some ideas on when and how to use these confusing questions.
- Use it as an icebreaker at parties and gatherings. Try using random but thought-provoking questions to start conversations when the room is calm. Unusual questions really help make people feel more comfortable by distracting them from their anxiety.
- Start an intelligent discussion: Arrange for a group to ask questions that don’t have pressing answers and discuss their views. A friendly exchange can lead to interesting insights if everyone listens and responds with respect.
- Incorporate them into creative storytelling and writing. Use confusing questions as plot points for stories or narratives you’re creating with yourself or a group of friends. This can add depth to the story and make it more interesting.
- Play with them at dinner: Ask your family members confusing questions at dinner to keep the conversation flowing. This is a great method if you’re feeling bored or your dinner routine is getting old.
- Share them online: Post interesting and confusing questions on social media to get people thinking and discussing.
- Explore yourself using confusing questions. Reflect on life’s unanswered questions and write your thoughts in a journal.
- Turn these questions into a game: It’s easy to gamify by writing it on a piece of paper, putting it in a jar, and having people pick it at random. To keep your score, you can vote for the best answers after everyone has answered, and the most popular answers get points.
No matter how you use confusing questions, remember that the goal is to have a frank conversation.
Some of these questions don’t have clear answers, but they can give us valuable insight into our thoughts and beliefs about life.
final thoughts
Once you start using confusing questions in your daily life, you’ll be amazed at the many answers and conversations you’ll get.
Whether it leads to deep insight or just a few laughs, unanswered questions are a great way to spark creativity and thought-provoking discussion.
