ask a stupid question and you get a stupid answer

If one asks a strange or nonsensical question, the listener will probably respond with a similarly strange or nonsensical answer. A: "What the heck are you talking about? All I did was ask if you think I should dress my cat up for Halloween!" B: "Well, ask a stupid question and you get a stupid answer!" A: "You want to get out of tomorrow's test, Bobby? Oh sure, why not? Why don't you stay home and sleep in, and I'll give you an automatic A?" B: "Really?" A: "No! Ask a stupid question and you get a stupid answer." You asked Mom if you'd be allowed to go to a party the seniors are throwing with no chaperones? Good grief, what did she say? Ask a stupid question and you get a stupid answer, I'll bet.

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