Can I ask a stupid question?

Question

Why do people ask if they can ask a stupid question before they ask the stupid question? Because "can I ask a stupid question?" is a stupid question in the first place, so why would you use a stupid question to get permission to ask another stupid question? You may as well have just asked a stupid question in the first place.

Answer 1

There is no such thing as a stupid question or a stupid answer. However, stupid people do exist and some are waiting for us to notice them...

Answer 2

Good point. But you should have asked "May I ask a stupid question" instead of "Can I ask a stupid question".



If you ask if you can do something, that implys that you're unsure if you have the ability to acheive that goal.

Answer 3

Like the first poster said. Stupid is as stupid does.

Answer 4

Then you may get a stupid answer.

Answer 5

i imagine Jessie ought to take delivery of a wreck, she's only declaring she would not understand many names and that the regularly happening of the questions this nighttime are really low. it really is as a lot as her to ask the question isn't it seeing as she's been reminded sufficient that it truly is Yahoo solutions.

Answer 6

i know, they should probably just ask the question in the first place.

Answer 7

i don't know but because of your question, i remembered the saying "silly questions are asked by stupid askers but if you answered a silly question, you are as stupid as the one who asked you..."

Answer 8

Sorry,I'm in need of a lie down after reading that

Answer 9

Guess to b on a safer side - its kind of bewaring the other person

Answer 10

Right!

Answer 11

stupid is as stupid does

Answer 12

cos they r stupid

Answer 13

Take ur thumb out of ur but when ur thinkin up questions & u won't be tempted to ask if it's ok to ask one.

Answer 14

LOL

Thats exactly how you should answer the person.

Answer 15

why do people ask if they can 'borrow a piece of gum'??? are they gonna give it back when they are done chewing it?

Answer 16

'cause they don't even know their asking a stupid question......... cause their stupid........

Answer 17

Right you are. Nice hair, too!

Answer 18

You just did.

Answer 19

You're right

Answer 20

Right on! I can dig it, man.

Answer 21

You are right!!!

Answer 22

Yes you can.!

Answer 23

Geez - way too much time on your hands............lol

Answer 24

lol

Answer 25

yea u can...