UNIVERSITY Challenge viewers were left in hysterics after a BBC team blurted out what’s being called the “funniest answer ever” on the show.
As the brainy contestants struggled to crack a tricky question, fans at home couldn’t believe their ears – but would you have got it right?
Monday’s episode of University Challenge saw Darwin College, Cambridge and Bristol University fight for a place in the semi-final.
But it was the picture round that left everyone stumped.
Host Amol Rajan showed the teams a map showing the United States of America and a photo of a musical artist.
The team was then asked to correctly name the singer or band and the title of the single, which included the name of the settlement shown.
One question involved an image of singer Tina Turner – but the team couldn’t recall the 1973 song name or settlement.
The answer they gave was: “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” which was followed by laughter from the audience, host and other players.
Amol informed them that the correct answer was “Nutbush City Limits.”
Many BBC Two viewers took to X – formerly Twitter – to react to the hilarious blunder.
One said: “#universitychallenge Unusual to have NOT heard of Nutbush City Limits, but to know Chattanooga ChooChoo.”
Another added: “Tina Turner – Chattanopga Choo Choo. Gotta be funniest answer EVER!! #UniversityChallenge.”
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A fourth joked: “Whitaker shouldn’t feel embarrassed about his “Chattanooga Choo Choo”- I always get Tina Turner mixed up with the Glenn Miller Orchestra too. #UniversityChallenge“
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University Challenge airs on Mondays on BBC Two at 8:30pm.