Top Funny Interview Questions

The Purpose of Funny Interview Questions

Employers often use funny interview questions try to gage how the interviewee will act when faced with an unexpected situation during times of stress. The way that you present yourself and answer these questions says a lot about your personality, creativity, and ability to handle yourself professionally.

How to Answer

The most important thing to remember is remain calm. For many of these you do not need to respond seriously. Thinking of something creative to say can be just as impressive to your interviewer. Here are some interview questions, which might make you say, "HUH?!"

Quesion: Out of all your college experiences, what was the most fun?

This shows your potential employer how you enjoy yourself out of the office or at least when you were in college. Don't say, the best college experience you had was bar hopping until you vomited on your friends shoes, passed out in a ditch and had your friends carry you home. Keep it cool, calm, and vague. You could say something like, "I had so much fun in college but the best were the parties I went to with my friends."

Quesion: How many hats do you own?

The purpose of this one is to explore how flexible you would be working for the company. You could say you own many hats and can change them easily as you need to.

Quesion: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Your potential employer seeks to find out what you aspire for yourself. Discuss some superpowers and then relate it back to the possible duties of your position with the company.

Quesion: Your co-worker comes by your desk and sticks her tongue at you, what do you do?

Some potential employers want to see how humorous you can be, especially in stressful situations. You could say, "Stick my tongue out right back at her, put my thumbs on my temples, and wiggle my fingers."

Quesion: What is Eskimo ice?

Don't understand the question? That's exactly the point, try being creative. Think of something witty to say such as, "Ice made especially by Eskimos, which is great for making igloos."

Quesion: What is your worst quality?

Instead of asking what your weaknesses are, which is a common interview question, this one comes at you in a different way. Answer this just as you would address the weakness question.

Quesion: If I came to your home and looked in your refrigerator, what would I find?

Don't get flustered. Answer exactly what is in your fridge and act as if it's not a big deal he or she is asking you.

Quesion: What did you want to be when you were 12 years old?

Answer this truthfully. If you lie, your potential employer may figure out that you are fibbing, and he or she will assume that you'll gladly lie to make yourself look good.

Quesion: Do you install toilet paper so that you pull from the top or the bottom of the roll?

This helps employers know if you will take initiative in the position. Answer one or the other because if you say, "I don't know" it shows that you are not taking the question seriously and you may handle duties this way as well.

Quesion: If you were a tree, what would you be?

Pick anything but a weeping willow and prepare to defend your answer.

Quesion: What was the last book you read?

Were you researching the company? Mention some industry related material that you have actually read.

Quesion: If you could choose to be any food, what would it be?

Choose something healthy because an unhealthy food might be a sign that you will cost the company extra money in health insurance.

Final Tip

No matter what type of question you receive, handle it with confidence. Your competence in an interview with difficult questions will show that you are a potential employee who shines during nerve-racking situations.

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