ask a silly question, get a silly answer

English

Alternative forms

• ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer

Proverb

ask a silly question, get a silly answer

1. If one asks a question that is stupid or to which the answer is obvious, one should not be surprised or displeased to receive a silly or bizarre response.

Translations

ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer

• German: wer dumm fragt, bekommt eine dumme Antwort

See also

• garbage in, garbage out
• play stupid games, win stupid prizes