A question from an Australian game show, which supposedly only “10 percent” of Australians can solve, has sparked debate on social media. Some users are adamant that the “instructions make no sense.”
The 1% Club, an Australian show adapted from a British version, challenges participants not on general knowledge or specific categories, but rather on their ability to use “logic and common sense.” Sounds simple, right?
Not quite. Despite the focus on logic and the show being hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies, viewers are finding it challenging to solve one particular question that has gained viral attention for its difficulty.
Get ready for a dose of humility.
A question from the show that stumped many was shared on TikTok, quickly spreading across the platform due to its perplexing nature.
It poses: “Read this sentence carefully and then read it back. What is the missing word?”
The sentence provided is: “Was it a *** or a cat I saw?”
Baffling, isn’t it? Contestants had just 30 seconds to solve it, but for most, even 30 minutes wouldn’t make the answer any clearer.
The round eliminated two more players, leaving six in the game—a commendable feat.
Social media users have been quick to share their thoughts on this seemingly “impossible” question.
If you haven’t cracked it yet, the answer is “car.” The reason? “The sentence reads the same forwards and backwards.”
Reactions on TikTok have been mixed.
One person claimed: “Too easy for 10 percent.”
Another noted: “They gave it away when they said read it back.”
A third shared: “I got that one almost instantly.”
However, others were not as quick to catch on.
One user confessed: “I was so confident with my dog answer shucks.”
Another asked: “Can someone explain this to me like I’m five? I’ve read the comments and it still makes no sense.”
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Someone else remarked: “Instructions make no sense.”
And another, still puzzled, commented: “WHAT is the missing word lol it tells you in the question. I’d be devastated losing in this one.”
Awkward.