Trick Questions
What word is spelled incorrectly in every single dictionary?
Incorrectly
claustrophobia
Fear of confined spaces
“A group of toys come to life when humans aren’t around.”
Toy Story
"I am Iron Man."
—Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) in Avengers: Endgame (2019)
anemone
uh-neh-muh-nee
If you have a bowl with six apples and you take away four, how many do you have?
the four you took
Insectophobia
Teens stuck in a maze spend most of their time running.
The Maze Runner
“My mama always said, life was like a box a chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”
—Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) in Forrest Gump (1994)
anthropomorphic
an-throw-poh-more-fik
If you had only one match and entered a dark room containing an oil lamp, some kindling wood, and a newspaper, which would you light first?
the match
botanophobia
fear of plants
A naked time traveler with an endless supply of one liners becomes the ultimate babysitter
Terminator
"You are a sad, strange, little man, and you have my pity. Farewell."
—Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in Toy Story (1995)
curmudgeon
ker-muhd-gin
How many seconds are there in a year?
Twelve. January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd, etc.
Papyrophobia
fear of paper
Father doesn't accept his son's black friend
How to Train Your Dragon
"I Need A Weapon."
Master Chief (Halo 2)
worcestershire
wuh-stir-sure
What do you sit on, sleep on, and brush your teeth with?
A chair, a bed and a toothbrush
Haphephobia
Fear of touch
Everyone tries the ice bucket challenge
Titanic
"Where’s Everyone Going? Bingo?"
Leon Kennedy (Resident Evil 4)
pauciloquy
paw-sill-oh-kwee