Summary of Skit[]
Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions is a cartoon segment where people ask a question and gets answered in many simple ways. This skit is based on comics illustrated by Al Jaffee that appeared in the magazine.
Transcript[]
Season 1[]
The Straight A-Team / Gaming's Next Top Model[]
Announcer: Now it's time for Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.
Woman: Is that a wrestling hold?
Man: No. They arrived in that condition from an overcrowded bus.
Other Man: No. They have one pair of trunks, and this is how they share it.
Referee: No! It's chilly in here and they have to cuddle to stay warm.
Are You Karate Kidding Me? / The Fresh Prawn of Bel-Air[]
Announcer: And now it's time for Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.
Boy: Is that an octopus?
Police Man: No, it's a balloon with many strings.
Woman: Is that an octopus?
Police Man: No, it's a bunch of snakes sucking on a watermelon.
Man: Is that an octopus?
Police Man: Gee, I don't know. I've never actually looked behind me.
(Octopus tentacle covers policeman's face, all the askers look surprised)
Announcer: This has been Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.
Season 2[]
Super 80's / Captain America's Got Talent[]
Announcer: And now it's time for Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.
Police Man: Hey, are you a Jogger?
Jogger: No, I'm a criminal on the run.
Ticket Man: Hey, are you a jogger?
Jogger: No, I'm a baseball outfielder chasing a fly ball.
Woman: Hey, are you a jogger?
Jogger: No, I'm breaking in a pair of running shoes for a friend.
Painter: Hey, are you a jogger?
Jogger: Okay, okay, I give up. Yes, I'm a jogger.
Painter: Eh, too bad you're not a swimmer.
Jogger: YAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! (splash)
Season 4[]
MAD's 100th Episode Special[]
Announcer: And now it's time for Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions.
Driver #1: Wow! Did you have an accident?
Man: No, I'm a Lady Gaga impersonator.
Driver #2: Oh! Did you have an accident?
Man: No, I bought a necktie that looks like a tree.
Driver #3: Ugh! Did you have an accident?
Man: No, the directions said, "Turn onto oak."
Driver #4: Hey, did you have an accident?
Man: No, I'm testing my wooden airbag.
Limo Passenger: Zowie! Did you have an accident?
Man: Yes, I had an accident!
Limo Passenger: Well, for goodness sake, change your pants.
Trivia[]
- There were only four episodes of MAD that have featured the Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions segment.