Why on earth do people say 'Pass' on Mastermind?

[rollinder]

they don't say pass iirc - just do odd things not really connected to the tv programme involving guessing peg sequences

 

[Epico]

One thing I've always wondered... has the answer to a question ever been 'Pass'? If not, it should be!

 

[Bakunin]

waterboarding perhaps?

I think would mean that Mastermind was catering to the more 'specialist' end of the market. You know, Tory MP's, ex public schoolboys, Formula One bosses, that sort of punter.

 

[Barking_Mad]

i think its because they waste your time not hearing the answer you didnt give.

 

[toblerone3]

Good factoid sir, well played.

He could've chucked in a few more, y'know, 'unorthodox' interrogation techniques into the show. Just to spice it up.

How about some electrodes? Increasingly powerful electric shocks every time you say pass.

ETA: I didn't read the second page. . Think I guessed which way it was heading though

 

[Kaka Tim]

Specilaised subject - Answering the question before the last one.





Classic sketch form the two ronnies.

 

[oneflewover]

What is it called when you through the ball to a team-mate in rugby?

 

[Madusa]

Specilaised subject - Answering the question before the last one.





Classic sketch form the two ronnies.

Ha, loved that!

 

[bigbry]

One thing I've always wondered... has the answer to a question ever been 'Pass'? If not, it should be!

I saw a comedy sketch a long time ago (can't remember who) were they did a spoof Mastermind where all the answers were 'PASS'

What is the name for a gap between hills used as a crossing point ? - Pass, ETC.