History Main / NoWrongAnswersExceptThatOne

* ''WesternAnimation/RickAndMorty'': Inverted In "Final Desmithsation", When prepping for a gun battle with Panda Express workers, Rick insists on kickass battle music. He orders his ship to play his favorites playlist, track 1, only to realize that the first song in the playlist is the theme to ''Series/{{Taxi}}'', courtesy of Summer and Morty, He then resignedly admits, "Alright, fine, no wrong answers", before laying waste to the workers.

* ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'': In "[[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS05E10 Two Parties]]", upon [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0YdqFPbSpc?t=52 hearing]] that the party is going to a bar that specializes in experimental methods of consuming alcohol, [[RatedMForManly Ron]] assures Tom that "[[TemptingFate there's no wrong way to consume alcohol]]". Upon seeing how the bar, Essence, serves its drinks (among other things, beer-infused cotton candy and alcohol distilled into vapors), Ron intones that "''this'' is the wrong way to consume alcohol."

->'''Electricidad:''' We're in the ''middle of Texas'' in ''August''!

* ''WebAnimation/TheChampions2018'': ** Though not explicitly referred to as a dumb idea by the Goalkeepers Union, Brad Guzan’s proposal that keepers should wear big hats that cover the whole goal so they can sit on their butts is met with incredulity and some very odd looks by his peers. The chair of the Keepers Union, Manuel Neuer even has to pause to process the stupidity he just heard before asking for other suggestions.

* ''WebAnimation/TheChampions2018'': Though not explicitly referred to as a dumb idea by the Goalkeepers Union, Brad Guzan’s proposal that keepers should wear big hats that cover the whole goal so they can sit on their butts is met with incredulity and some very odd looks by his peers. The chair of the Keepers Union, Manuel Neuer even has to pause to process the stupidity he just heard before asking for other suggestions.

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* In ''Film/TheAdventuresOfSharkboyAndLavagirl'', the class tries to think of ideas to stop Mr. Electric. Mr. Electricidad (his real-world counterpart) says that there are no dumb ideas. Linus suggests freezing his circuits, and Electricidad says that's the dumbest idea he's ever heard.

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* On ''Series/TheAmandaShow'', Amanda receives what appears to be an extremely harsh criticism of her show. When the audience is offended on her behalf, she defends the critic with, "Everyone can say what they think." One audience member takes this as a cue to announce "I think the Russians ate the moon!" to which Amanda responds "Except that guy."
* On ''Series/{{Friends}}'' when Joey buys Barcaloungers for himself and Chandler...

* In the ''Series/ParksAndRecreation'' episode "[[Recap/ParksAndRecreationS05E10 Two Parties]]", upon [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0YdqFPbSpc?t=52 hearing]] that the party is going to a bar that specializes in experimental methods of consuming alcohol, [[RatedMForManly Ron]] assures Tom that "[[TemptingFate there's no wrong way to consume alcohol]]". Upon seeing how the bar, Essence, serves its drinks (among other things, beer-infused cotton candy and alcohol distilled into vapors), Ron intones that "''this'' is the wrong way to consume alcohol."

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* In chapter 2 of ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'', [[FeaturelessProtagonist Kris]] encounters [[HonestJohnsDealership Spamton]], a personification of spam bots, who advertises himself as the world's greatest salesman. After a long discussion, he offers Kris to partner with him, and says "[[TemptingFate There are no wrong answers!]]" while a yes or no prompt appears. Picking no will just have him say "WRONG" and [[ButThouMust make the player pick again]].

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* ''WebAnimation/{{The Champions|2018}}'': Though not explicitly referred to as a dumb idea by the Goalkeepers Union, Brad Guzan’s proposal that keepers should wear big hats that cover the whole goal so they can sit on their butts is met with incredulity and some very odd looks by his peers. The chair of the Keepers Union, Manuel Neuer even has to pause to process the stupidity he just heard before asking for other suggestions.
* In the first of ''Creator/RoosterTeeth'''s "Captain Dynamic" shorts, we get this interaction while they're pitching ideas for Captain Dynamic's missions:

* A preemptive example in ''WebVideo/UltraFastPony: The Movie: The Moviening: When calling for fresh ideas, Applejack singles out Rainbow Dash from suggesting anything.

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* ''WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks:'' In "Veritas", Ensign Brad Boimler is put on the spot for options concerning a tense encounter between the USS ''Cerritos'' and the Clicket ship ''Tweerk'', with Captain Freeman saying that there are no wrong answers. After failing to weasel out through ass-kissing, Boimler suggests Evasive Maneuver 88. Dr. T'Ana asks if he's serious and Freeman adds that that was the wrong answer. Boimler tries to pivot to Evasive Maneuver 84, which is also met with harsh criticism. He attempts to brush it off as a joke, suggesting the ''Cerritos'' use the impulse drive to Crazy Ivan. The bridge crew all yell in exasperation at him and Commander Ransom tells Boimler he's embarrassing himself.

-> '''Mr. Electricidad''': We need to defeat that guy. Any ideas? Remember, there are no dumb ideas.
-> '''Linus''': Maybe we can freeze his circuits.
-> '''Mr. Electricidad''': That's the dumbest idea I've ever heard.

-->'''Clerk''': All our dogs are adoptable... (''sees Lilo with Stitch'') -EXCEPT THAT ONE!!

-->'''Chandler:''' Which one is mine?
-->'''Joey:''' Whichever one you want, man! Whichever one you want! (Chandler moves towards one of the chairs, Joey's tone changes in an instant) Not that one.

-->'''Michael Burnham:''' We're not doing that.
-->'''Emperor Georgiou:''' I thought there were no bad ideas?
-->'''Captain Pike:''' That's a lie.
-->'''Admiral Cornwell:''' That's a bad one.

--> '''Pit:''' Soooo... Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
--> '''Viridi:''' You know that saying that there are no bad questions? Well, there are, and this is one of them! WE ARE NOT THERE YET! Though I do wish there was a way to speed up this process.

->'''CEO''': Okay, let's brainstorm here. Remember, there's no bad ideas.
-> '''Gavin''': Alright, how about we have him fight like fifty enemies at once?
-> '''Captain Dynamic''': That's a terrible idea. He just said "[[ExactWords No bad ideas]]". Why would you say a bad idea?

-->'''Ignignokt:''' Remember, there are no dumb questions.
-->'''Mothmonsterman:''' (''raising hand'') Um, yeah, right here...?
-->'''Ignignokt:''' In the back, yes, the retard with the dumb question.

--> '''Brandon the Singer''': (''singing'') What pray tell does the position paaay?
--> '''A.V Kid''': I stand corrected. Stupid question. Out.

-->'''Cletus''': The Klan!
--> '''Homer''': Well, there are no ''bad'' ideas, but let's keep trying.
--> '''Cletus''': The Nazis!
--> '''Homer''': Okay, ''you'' stop trying.

Often PlayedForLaughs. If presented with a yes or no choice but the outcome is predetermined, it ventures into ButThouMust. Rests on an intersection where it can overlap with ImmediateSelfContradiction, HypocriticalHumor, or InstantlyProvenWrong, depending on how it's written. Can cross into TemptingFate if the promise that there is no stupid and/or wrong answers is immediately followed by a situation that is considered stupid and/or wrong. The phrase "There are no wrong answers" often veers into SchmuckBait. If the character in question is repeatedly shot down or singled out, they become a ButtMonkey.

* ''WebAnimation/{{The Champions|2018}}'': Though not explicitly referred to as a dumb idea by Manuel Neuer and the members of the Goalkeepers Union, Brad Guzan’s suggestion that keepers should wear big hats that cover the whole goal so players can sit on their butts the entire game is met with incredulity and some very odd looks by his peers. Neuer even has to pause to process the stupidity before asking for other suggestions.

* ''WebAnimation/TheChampions2018'': Though not explicitly referred to as a dumb idea by Manuel Neuer and the members of the Goalkeepers Union, Brad Guzan’s suggestion that keepers should wear big hats that cover the whole goal so players can sit on their butts the entire game is met with incredulity and some very odd looks by his peers. Neuer even has to pause to process the stupidity before asking for other suggestions,

* ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'': When the command officers of Enterprise and Discovery are trying to figure out how to generate the colossal amount of energy needed to power the Red Angel suit, Emperor Georgiou recommends finding a nova and shooting an anti-matter missile into its core. Appalled, Saru points out that this would wipe out all life within several ''dozen'' light years to which Georgiou flippantly responds "yeah."

# '''Honest/Justified Criticism''': Alice asks for an answer to an open-ended problem, Bob answers, but his answer is incredibly flawed and/or stupid. In other words, this is the trope straight

* ''WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks:'' In "Veritas", Ensign Brad Boimler is put on the spot for options concerning a tense encounter between the USS Cerritos and the Clicket ship Tweerk, with Captain Freeman saying that there are no wrong answers. After failing to weasel out through ass-kissing, Boimler suggests Evasive Maneuver 88. Dr. T'Ana asks if he's serious and Freeman adds that that was the wrong answer. Boimler tries to pivot to Evasive Maneuver 84, which is also met with harsh criticism. He attempts to brush it off as a joke, suggesting the USS Cerritos use the impulse drive to Crazy Ivan. The bridge crew all yell in exasperation at him and Commander Ransom tells Boimler he's embarrassing himself.

* ''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'': Preemptively:
-->'''Ignignokt:''' And everyone understands how this will come about? Remember, there are no dumb questions.
-->'''Mothmonsterman:''' Um, yeah, right here...?

__>'''Ignignokt:''' In the back, yes, the retard with the dumb question.

How many times have we been presented with an open ended question emphasized by the phrase "There's no wrong answers"? And yet somehow, some way, we answer the question and it turns out we're wrong?

# '''Singling Someone Out''': Alice asks for an answer to an open ended problem, but says Bob cannot answer as his ideas are stupid.

Often PlayedForLaughs. If presented with a yes or no choice but the outcome is predetermined, it ventures into ButThouMust. Rests on an intersection where it can overlap with ImmediateSelfContradiction, HypocriticalHumor, or InstantlyProvenWrong, depending on how it's written. Can cross into TemptingFate if the promise that there is no stupid and/or wrong answers is immediately followed by a situation which is considered stupid and/or wrong. The phrase "There are no wrong answers" often veers into SchmuckBait. If the character in question is repeatedly shot down or singled out, they become a ButtMonkey.

* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch'': When going to the dog pound, Lilo doesn't find any dogs except Stitch, an alien masquerading as a dog who has frightened away all the animals. Seeing her exit with the creepy looking beastie forces the dog pound clerk to immediately eat her words.

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--> '''Viridi:''' You know that saying that there are no bad questions? Well there are, and this is one of them! WE ARE NOT THERE YET! Though I do wish there was a way to speed up this process.

* ''Webcomic/TowerOfGod'': Subverted. Bam, Khun and Rak enter a room full of doors, with the task being to find the correct door and escape within five minutes. With barely any clues and the doors being identical, Khun starts panicking over which one is right, believing they will die if they open the wrong one. Bam opens one at random, much to Khun's shock, and it's revealed there were no wrong answers, the contestants just had to open a door within five minutes.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'': In "The A.V Kid", the titular A.V Kid is holding auditions for his replacement and asks if there are any questions, claiming that there aren't any stupid questions. This dialogue happens.

* ''WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks:'' In "Veritas", Ensign Brad Boimler is put on the spot for options concerning a tense encounter between the USS Cerritos and the Clicket ship Tweerk, with Captain Freeman saying that there are no wrong answers. After failing to weasel out through ass kissing, Boimler suggests Evasive Maneuver 88. Dr. T'Ana asks if he's serious and Freeman adds that that was the wrong answer. Boimler tries to pivot to Evasive Maneuver 84, which is also met with harsh criticism. He attempts to brush it off as a joke, suggesting the USS Cerritos use the impulse drive to Crazy Ivan. The bridge crew all yell in exasperation at him and Commander Ransom tells Boimler he's embarrassing himself.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}: In "The A.V Kid", the titular A.V Kid is holding auditions for his replacement and asks if there are any questions, claiming that there aren't any stupid questions. This dialogue happens.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'': In "Coming to Homerica", Homer and some of his friends have been hired as border patrol to keep the citizens of Ogdenville out. First, they need to agree on a name.

'''Note: The title of this trope is currently up for debate between NoWrongAnswersFailure and NoWrongAnswersExceptThatOne due to interpretation of the NoNewStockPhrases rule. Please indicate in the comments which title you prefer.'''
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