You have to remember that these sorts of "man on the street" videos showing how dumb people are, probably interview 10× as many people as they show and cut all the ones who gave correct answers to show only the worst ones. It's a survivorship bias. Maybe that will serve as an anodyne for you. 🤷
i've never seen anyone look and sound more like Ted in, "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure", and yet clearly know "way" more than Ted ever knew (and even the two women combined....wow...)...
Jay told a story in his auto biography about the weirdest stand up routine he ever did when younger. It was at an underground strip club where there were either no lights or minimal lighting. Each patron had to wear a miner's hard hat that had a flashlight on the headwear. Pretty cool idea. I've always wondered if when the girls were dancing if those lights ever showed their faces. 😂
To most people this video would probably seem to be amusing. To me, it is a damning indictment of the quality of the level of the "normal" Americans' common knowledge (which is apparently not common anymore) and thus a reflection of the educational system. Granted, some of the most brilliant minds come from America but it would seem that the every day men/woman has been left far behind.
This happens in all countries and it has nothing to do with the education system its just most people are not interested in those things so even though they are taught at the school they forget them the very next minute.
@@CainNuke Disagree, teachers do have an affect if classes are interesting. Yes some kids do ignore teachings but the teacher should find out why they're not interested. Their job is to teach. Talk with parents. Try to solve the problem. Ignorance is dangerous.
@@CainNuke Also dictators control the educational systems. To dumb down, & indoctrinate. It succeeds. Total control is gained. Serious students of history know this. History teaches reality.
There are two "Official Mottos" of the United States. Don't know how that works, but In God We Trust is one; "E Pluribus Unum" is the other. In a brief flash of genius, Kip says the meaning of E Pluribus Unum is "Freedom for One", when the true meaning is Out of Many, One. Well, OK he was working on the exact opposite of its meaning, but, still, he sort of got a word of the meaning correct (actually nailed one word out of four - pretty impressive.
Yeah, some of the questions were loaded and some of the wrong answers were clearly on the right track but they just couldn't remember the details. I like the Jaywalking videos, but they also feel kind of mean-spirited and very staged (plus, it's hard to not remember that they cut out the many people who answered questions correctly).
@@joshsalmon7499 I would not be too sure of "not". One of my favorite quotes: Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders. -- Sloan Wilson
Kip, from Corpus Christi. 😢 He speaks no languages, but is permanently confused. Probably genetics. Ryan from Pasadena, self evident. Jay suggests he's bright, because of his Halloween hair color I assume.😂
Jay messed up the joke about Hitler, the joke is to ask people " What was Hitler's last name" ? Not his first name, and most people don't realize that it is his last name.
- 6:52 Ironically, Betty Ford is sooo close to Betsy Ross. - 8:40 The motto question was loaded BS, the US has multiple slogans. "E pluribum unum" is a much more salient motto for the country than "In God We Trust". 🙄 And "land of the free and home of the brave" also counts as one of them any mottos. - 13:01 So they all came back "tomorrow" and all wore the same clothes? 🤨 - 9:27 It's clear he's trying to say Saddam Hussein, he's going in the right direction. Too bad he's on the wrong track. - 13:35 You can get Vienna sausages everywhere, you can get them at the dollar-store. Badly-worded question. 😒 - 14:10 This wasn't one of those "ohhhh, riiiight" questions for them, it's a "oh, okay" question, they had no idea. - 14:44 I'm surprised they didn't try to trick them, expecting them to say "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1". 😒 - 15:30 Another trick-question, Marie Antoinette never said to let them cake, it was brioche, and she didn't actually say it. - 15:55 He knows the Folger's jingle but can't remember the words. 🤷 - 16:10 Jingles are infuriatingly effective marketing. 🤦 - 16:22 Ben Franklin liked cougars… the human kind. - 16:31 What does he mean "who killed Caesar"? What is he expecting, "the whole senate"? 🤨 They all contributed a stab to share responsibility and not be able to pull a Shaggy; it's basically the corollary of how firing-squads worked. - 16:42 I had a feeling the answer he wanted was Brutus. 🤦 😒 - 17:25 The bush in _The Three Amigos_ wasn't burning, it was singing. - 17:48 Another trick-question; Moses wasn't real. - 18:05 Is Ryan a Bo Burnham? 🤔 I thought Jay said they're NOT actors. 🤨 - 18:08 What did Ryan win? 🤔
This is what smoking marijuana does to your brain. Remember that it was the large amounts of taking LSD and smoking marijuana that caused John Lennon of the Beatles to leave his wife for the "beautiful" Yoko Ono.
Well, think of it like this...The supposedly smart interviewees didn't get paid to appear on Leno. If you're smart enough to play dumb, then you get a payday.
This was fake !! Iv seen both the women in movies - can't remember which one the blond was in but the one in pink was the reporter " Gail Swallows " from the 1st " Scary Movie !!
You could not be more wrong. That was Cheri Oteri former SNL who played the reporter in Scary Movie Although this seemed staged, one of the women has commented saying it absolutely is NOT. So... neener neener neener 🤪
@@ChrissyM1212 Cool.. I never really watched the show but this was entertaining. It was kind of mean-spirited of Jay to invite people on to try to make them look "stupid". I also can't believe this was so long ago. Time is flying
This is actually true. Polls in 2016 had Clinton winning by a wide margin but then Trump won by a wide margin because apparently, the polls had under-counted people with a high-school education or less. 🤦
“The Sudan Aladdin guy” - gold 💀☠️🏴☠️🪦😵
And these individuals are deciding who's going to be your president? Brilliant!!
These individuals will not bother to vote.
I’m 76 y/o and all I can say is “Our country is in trouble!”
You have to remember that these sorts of "man on the street" videos showing how dumb people are, probably interview 10× as many people as they show and cut all the ones who gave correct answers to show only the worst ones. It's a survivorship bias. Maybe that will serve as an anodyne for you. 🤷
They should have trouble finding people dumb enough to put on the show. I doubt that they needed more than a few interviews to get material for this.
This and the first one were so funny. Their answers were so good it's as if though they're were actors.
Thank God you understand. How stupid are people to believe they can be that ridiculously stupid its impossible
And these people vote.
Yep, and now you know why we have issues in our country.
How else do you think people like Hitler and Trump get elected? Ironically, both with the minority of the votes.
Who cares for these people at night?
@@MrTomV Nobody. They sleep in crates until morning.
And by now have procreated.
Well, this explains a lot.
Great segment. Miss Leno.
A pooh is a willy, nilly, silly old bear.
A pooh runs the shop in the Simpsons.
And tiggers are wonderful things, with tops made out of rubber and bottoms made out of springs.
i've never seen anyone look and sound more like Ted in, "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure", and yet clearly know "way" more than Ted ever knew (and even the two women combined....wow...)...
Yeah, if he should’ve asked him, “Who was Joan of Arc?”, and he said, “Noah’s wife”, I’m not sure I’d be able to handle it. 😆
Or Waynes world. Soooooo. sad.
Who made the first flag? Betty Ford!!
“Eleanor Roosevelt!”😂😂😂
Wonder why they left Ryan out on a lot of the questions. He won, but wasn't fair for him
Cause it would've been a landslide.
I watch these to feel smart
That deer and headlights look every time the guy on the end was asked a question... I hope he does well on football.
I had Vienna sausage once. Had to go to the doctors to get some cream.
Independence from Canada - that is all time greatest joke😅
15:27 Technically, Marie-Antoinette said "Let them eat brioche"
The cake quote existed before she was reported to have said it.
Jay told a story in his auto biography about the weirdest stand up routine he ever did when younger. It was at an underground strip club where there were either no lights or minimal lighting. Each patron had to wear a miner's hard hat that had a flashlight on the headwear. Pretty cool idea.
I've always wondered if when the girls were dancing if those lights ever showed their faces. 😂
Poor Ryan, to be on stage with the other dolts…
That nasty Timothy Hitler......... along with George Thompson on the 20 dollar bill. !
I really wish this wasn't televised internationally...🥴
To most people this video would probably seem to be amusing. To me, it is a damning indictment of the quality of the level of the "normal" Americans' common knowledge (which is apparently not common anymore) and thus a reflection of the educational system. Granted, some of the most brilliant minds come from America but it would seem that the every day men/woman has been left far behind.
This happens in all countries and it has nothing to do with the education system its just most people are not interested in those things so even though they are taught at the school they forget them the very next minute.
Ignorance is never funny. It's dangerous. Ignorance is easily manipulated.
@@CainNuke
Disagree, teachers do have an affect if classes are interesting.
Yes some kids do ignore teachings but the teacher should find out why they're not interested.
Their job is to teach. Talk with parents. Try to solve the problem.
Ignorance is dangerous.
@@equine2020 yes, but teachers dont give a shit and neither do educational systems.
@@CainNuke
Also dictators control the educational systems. To dumb down, & indoctrinate.
It succeeds. Total control is gained. Serious students of history know this.
History teaches reality.
Ryan was kind of squirely but knew most answers
What did Winnie the Pooh have to do with nursery rhymes?
I was thinking the same thing.
Love Jay, & Kevin.
Kipp likes alot of reefer.
"Fast Times ' made over. lol 😁
He should wear a helmet next game.
Yes, i laughed along with so many of you, but im not sure to blame. The teachers, the system, or who. 🙏❤😵
There are two "Official Mottos" of the United States. Don't know how that works, but In God We Trust is one; "E Pluribus Unum" is the other. In a brief flash of genius, Kip says the meaning of E Pluribus Unum is "Freedom for One", when the true meaning is Out of Many, One. Well, OK he was working on the exact opposite of its meaning, but, still, he sort of got a word of the meaning correct (actually nailed one word out of four - pretty impressive.
Yeah, some of the questions were loaded and some of the wrong answers were clearly on the right track but they just couldn't remember the details. I like the Jaywalking videos, but they also feel kind of mean-spirited and very staged (plus, it's hard to not remember that they cut out the many people who answered questions correctly).
The dumbest ones are those who don’t realize Jay picked the dumb ones.
The true crime here is that the poster didn't deinterlace the footage.
Let me guess that first guy is going to be a gynecologist.
This is hilarious.
It might be if it wasn't true. Its like a real Waynes World.
I think it is more sad than funny
Too funny!
Amazing Americans.
Betty ford is the alcoholic clinic, i havent thar hard in a long time. I miss jay leno
See that tree behind Kip (the first guy)? It's smarter than all four of these people put together.
Kipp went on to be a CEO of a major company.
Not
@@joshsalmon7499 I would not be too sure of "not". One of my favorite quotes: Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders. -- Sloan Wilson
See what football does to one's brain
That is our future 🙌!
Kip, from Corpus Christi. 😢 He speaks no languages, but is permanently confused. Probably genetics.
Ryan from Pasadena, self evident. Jay suggests he's bright, because of his Halloween hair color I assume.😂
The roots
of MAGA
Nope thats a real Obama Biden lover/voter...
I didn't even like or pay much attention in school and I know more right answers than these people. Yet many of them are "college" educated.
Terrifying
Melrose avenue not blvd
Jay messed up the joke about Hitler, the joke is to ask people " What was Hitler's last name" ? Not his first name, and most people don't realize that it is his last name.
Ryan was the smartest but I think all of them were stoned.
- 6:52 Ironically, Betty Ford is sooo close to Betsy Ross.
- 8:40 The motto question was loaded BS, the US has multiple slogans. "E pluribum unum" is a much more salient motto for the country than "In God We Trust". 🙄 And "land of the free and home of the brave" also counts as one of them any mottos.
- 13:01 So they all came back "tomorrow" and all wore the same clothes? 🤨
- 9:27 It's clear he's trying to say Saddam Hussein, he's going in the right direction. Too bad he's on the wrong track.
- 13:35 You can get Vienna sausages everywhere, you can get them at the dollar-store. Badly-worded question. 😒
- 14:10 This wasn't one of those "ohhhh, riiiight" questions for them, it's a "oh, okay" question, they had no idea.
- 14:44 I'm surprised they didn't try to trick them, expecting them to say "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1". 😒
- 15:30 Another trick-question, Marie Antoinette never said to let them cake, it was brioche, and she didn't actually say it.
- 15:55 He knows the Folger's jingle but can't remember the words. 🤷
- 16:10 Jingles are infuriatingly effective marketing. 🤦
- 16:22 Ben Franklin liked cougars… the human kind.
- 16:31 What does he mean "who killed Caesar"? What is he expecting, "the whole senate"? 🤨 They all contributed a stab to share responsibility and not be able to pull a Shaggy; it's basically the corollary of how firing-squads worked.
- 16:42 I had a feeling the answer he wanted was Brutus. 🤦 😒
- 17:25 The bush in _The Three Amigos_ wasn't burning, it was singing.
- 17:48 Another trick-question; Moses wasn't real.
- 18:05 Is Ryan a Bo Burnham? 🤔 I thought Jay said they're NOT actors. 🤨
- 18:08 What did Ryan win? 🤔
This is what smoking marijuana does to your brain. Remember that it was the large amounts of taking LSD and smoking marijuana that caused John Lennon of the Beatles to leave his wife for the "beautiful" Yoko Ono.
Seriously, they cannot really be that dumb; even the winner was dumb.
I'm sure it's only terrifying because it will impact your life. Duh, Homer.😢
Incredibly, the young people are even more ignorant now......ten fold.
Is Russia watching this
If I had not seen this, I wouldn't have believed it. How can anyone survive in this world and be this ignorant?
Kipp's real name is Joe Biden
😂👏🏻
Go ahead make it political 🖕🏻
10/14/24 BIDEN HARRIS ( LEADERS IN WASHINGTON) 😅🎉😅
This HAS to be fake.
Well, think of it like this...The supposedly smart interviewees didn't get paid to appear on Leno.
If you're smart enough to play dumb, then you get a payday.
As funny as these four were, they could never be funnier than Angela, Kelly, and Robert from the "battle" from May 16, 2007.
This was fake !! Iv seen both the women in movies - can't remember which one the blond was in but the one in pink was the reporter " Gail Swallows " from the 1st " Scary Movie !!
Maybe she got a part in that movie because of this appearance on Jay Leno?
@@jrambo7495That's what I was thinking.
I am the blonde in the Pink, I’ve never appeared in any movie. My name is Chris Meredith and I can assure you this was not fake.
You could not be more wrong. That was Cheri Oteri former SNL who played the reporter in Scary Movie
Although this seemed staged, one of the women has commented saying it absolutely is NOT.
So... neener neener neener 🤪
@@ChrissyM1212
Cool..
I never really watched the show but this was entertaining.
It was kind of mean-spirited of Jay to invite people on to try to make them look "stupid".
I also can't believe this was so long ago. Time is flying
Nobody comes close to Johnny..
Joe and Kamala would fit right in!!!
🤣 Sadly, Joe, for sure.
@@TomHuston43
So would you
This is why Trump was voted into office. What an indictment of our education system.
This is actually true. Polls in 2016 had Clinton winning by a wide margin but then Trump won by a wide margin because apparently, the polls had under-counted people with a high-school education or less. 🤦
The collective ignorance of this group is astounding.