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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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Show a photo of yourself and ask "Excuse me, have you seen this person?"

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) "Excuse me, what year is this?" When the person tells you, respond "It works! My machine really works!!"

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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XenoMurph
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Print this page out, put it in an envelope marked "Top Secret" and sit down on a park bench. Slide the envelope towards a stranger. Nod politely, then walk away.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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Rylee Evergreen🦋
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Look at the person, gasp dramatically, and run away.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Have you seen my sanity? i LeFt It InSiDe An OrAnGe.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Did you remember to hide the body?

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Headless Roach
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If someone asked me this, I'd reply "Don't worry, I did" and watch them freak out

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) On a scale of 1-10, what is your favorite color of the alphabet? (Mine's green)

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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Jynxiecat
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My family yells "Marco" at the store all the time when we split up/get separated. I have heard other people do it a couple of times too. I always tell "Polo!" back. This is even funnier if they are a couple of aisles over and it goes on for a couple of rounds.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Are you a whale person or a chicken person?

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) I think that telling a stranger "don't be scared" with a calm voice and walking away will completely shatter their mind.

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teddybearnotsomean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then when they ask you questions, just smile at them and give them uncanny valley syndrome.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) *Hug them and say* "Whatever you do, when I let go, RUN! They are here for you!"

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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#18

*yell in their face* DID YOU KNOW THAT CHICKENS ARE MADE OUT OF CHICKEN?

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) If soap smells good but tastes bad, does that mean poop smells bad, BUT TASTES GOOD?! Asking for a friend.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Once I asked a stranger what my own phone number was. No idea why.

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What are you doing here? Gasp and run away.

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Linda Lee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"What are you doing here?! Don't let the Lieutenant see you or were all get it." Walk away quickly, look back over your should once or twice.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) 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!" 😜

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David Spencer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better yet, dress up in an asylum outfit and instead have a number on the nametag

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#24

“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Did you do it/did you hide it?

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#25

What's the date? NO! WHAT YEAR IS IT????

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) "Could you be a witness to my wedding?"

-Max Fosh.

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#27

“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Can I have a moment of your time to talk about our lord and savior etc. (I’m an atheist 😑)

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Is there a phone booth around here? SoMebODy's In tRoUblE!

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Daniel Yamada
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are still some places in the USA where public pay phones are available.

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“What Do You Think Would Be The Funniest Thing To Ask A Stranger?” (30 Answers By Our Community) Can I borrow some cash/your card? Not only is that weird, it's f****d up.

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