Do you get tripped up too? A fun roundup of 10-time quiz questions
After being told, “Say ‘pizza’ ten times,” you do it—and then they point to your elbow and ask, “So what’s this?” You can’t help blurting out, “Knee!” Have you ever tried one of those ‘say it ten times’ quizzes? The word you repeat gets stuck in your head, and you end up falling for the trick question that follows so easily.
In this article, we’ll introduce some fun ‘say it ten times’ quiz questions.
Give them a try with your friends and family!
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Do you fall for them too? A collection of fun 10-time quiz questions (1–10)
Mirin / An animal with a long nose?
This is a “say-it-10-times” quiz that plays on the similar sounds of mirin and kirin in Japanese.
First, have someone repeat “mirin” several times, then ask them to name an animal with a long nose.
They’ll be tempted to answer “giraffe” (kirin), but the correct answer is “elephant.” You can also switch it up by having them repeat “giraffe” and then ask a question where the correct answer is a condiment; there are many ways to enjoy this.
As an aside, other animals with long noses include the tapir and the proboscis monkey.
Strictly speaking, these would also be correct answers.
Tokaido/Which is the northernmost prefecture in Japan?
This is a question where people might be tempted to answer “Hokkaido,” since it sounds similar to “Tokaido” and is also associated with the north among Japan’s prefectures.
However, Hokkaido is incorrect—the question is asking for a ken (prefecture proper), not a dō—so the correct answer is Aomori Prefecture.
By clearly repeating the word that includes dō, you can lead people to assume the question draws from all prefectures.
Just be careful not to overemphasize the word “ken,” or they might notice the hint; it’s best to pronounce that part lightly so it doesn’t draw attention.
Blue circle / What is Japan’s national anthem?
Here’s a quiz that you can’t help but get wrong even if you know the answer: “What is Japan’s national anthem?” Before asking, have the participant say “ao-maru” (blue circle) ten times.
Then pose the question, and they’ll likely blurt out “hinomaru” on the spot.
But as everyone knows, Japan’s national anthem is “Kimigayo.” This kind of mistake happens because the national anthem and the national flag get mixed up.
By the way, the reason the flag is called the Hinomaru (the sun-disc) traces back to Prince Shōtoku’s phrase “the land where the sun rises.” Take this opportunity to learn a bit of that history, too.
Do you get tripped up too? A collection of fun 10-time quiz questions (11–20)
Bathing / What is the capital of the United States?
It’s a question that might make you want to answer “New York,” since the Japanese word for bathing (nyūyoku) sounds similar.
However, New York is incorrect—the capital of the United States is Washington.
Since New York is such a famous city in the U.S., some people might genuinely believe it’s the capital.
Choosing a city that’s more famous and larger than Washington is a tactic to lead people into making a mistake.
It’s the kind of question that could also help you learn about American cities.
Doubanjiang / What number do you call for an ambulance?
First, have them say the name of the chili-based seasoning “doubanjiang” ten times.
Then ask, “What’s the number to call an ambulance?” Influenced by the sound of “toubanjan,” they’ll likely answer “110.” However, the actual number to call an ambulance is 119.
It’s true that “hyakutouban” (110) and “toubanjan” do sound somewhat similar.
By the way, there are cases where doubanjiang is pronounced “dōbanjan” as well.
If that happens, the quiz won’t work—so be careful.
Squid rings / What is the accessory worn around the neck?
First, have someone say “ika ring” (squid ring) ten times, and then ask them, “What’s the accessory you wear around your neck?” The correct answer is “necklace,” but after saying “ika ring” too many times, people tend to mistakenly answer “earring.” Some might even say “collar,” trying not to be fooled by the squid-ring association.
With this kind of quiz, it’s important to briefly wipe your mind clean of what you were just doing before the question is asked.
Prince/What do you do after shampooing?
This is a question that tempts you to answer “rinse,” because of shampoo-related words and the sound of the word “prince.” However, “rinse” is incorrect—the correct answer is “rinsing off the shampoo.” Use the repeated word to firmly evoke the image of “rinse” and distract attention from the action that comes in between.
If you deliberately explain that using rinse before rinsing off the shampoo will mix the two and cause trouble, it may heighten the frustration of those who get it wrong and make the question more exciting.