Why 'Family Feud' Fans Are Roasting the Show Over an Outlandish Question

Newsweek - Dec 18th, 2024
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A recent Family Feud question sparked reactions from fans after a clip was uploaded to YouTube on December 16. Host Steve Harvey asked contestants to name something a cheap guy might use to pierce his own nipple, resulting in mixed reactions online. Some viewers found the question dumb and weird, with comments criticizing the show's choice of questions. Contestant Marcus won the round by correctly guessing 'needle' as the top answer, while the final correct answer was 'stapler.'

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RATING

6.0
Moderately Fair
Read with skepticism

The article provides an entertaining recap of a specific Family Feud episode moment, capturing viewer reactions and the gameplay outcomes. However, it lacks depth in terms of source attribution and transparency regarding the potential biases or influences affecting the reporting.

RATING DETAILS

8
Accuracy

The article accurately describes a segment from the Family Feud show, including specific details about the question and viewers' reactions. However, it doesn't provide any verifiable sources or evidence beyond anecdotal YouTube comments.

6
Balance

The article presents multiple viewer reactions, mostly negative, but doesn't offer any counterbalancing perspectives or insights from those who might have found the question amusing or appropriate.

7
Clarity

The article is written in a clear and engaging manner, although it employs a slightly informal tone. It successfully captures the humor of the situation but could benefit from a more structured presentation.

5
Source quality

The article relies heavily on YouTube comments as its source of viewer reactions, which are not the most reliable or authoritative sources. No other sources are cited.

4
Transparency

The article lacks transparency regarding how comments were selected or if there were additional reactions not shown. It doesn't disclose any potential conflicts of interest or affiliations.