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clown question 

A inappropriate question, typically dripping with either intentional or moronic douchebaggery, and usually posed by an actual douchebag.

A clown question is best met with the following retort, coined by Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals on June 13, 2012, in response to a clown question posed by a Toronto TV reporter: "That's a clown question, bro."
Toronto TV Reporter to Bryce Harper (a 19-year-old Major League Baseball rooking phenom whose Mormon religion forbids the drinking of alcohol and, moreover, whose age makes it illegal to drink in the United States): "You got a favorite beer?"

Bryce Harper: "I'm not answering that. That's a clown question, bro."
clown question by speakonit December 17, 2012

Clown Question 

A question that is utterly ridiculous or completely irrelevant to the current situation.
Reporter: What is your favorite beer?

Bryce Harper: I'm not answering that.

Reporter: Why not?

Bryce Harper: That's a clown question bro.

Clown Question 

Comes from the phrase "That's a clown question, bro." which was spoken by professional baseball player Bryce Harper. It means to ask a question, that without prior knowledge on the subject makes you look like an idiot.
"Bryce are you going out for a beer after the game?"- Reporter
"I'm not answering that. That's a clown question, bro."-Bryce
"You know he's a Mormon, right?"- PR rep to reporter
Clown Question by AriGoldismyagent December 17, 2012

Clown Question 

An irrelevant question meant to inspire a moment of comedy that is quickly labeled and dismissed, usually with the assistance of a carefully placed usage of the word "bro."
Reporter: Bryce, will you be taking advantage of the lower drinking age while in Canada?
Bryce Harper: That's a clown question, bro.
Clown Question by thespiceman December 18, 2012

Clown Question 

A question intended to make the person responding look foolish.

Can be used to "clown" the person asking the question.
Clown Question by EZ343 June 22, 2012

clown question, bro 

The standard and best retort to a clown question.
Toronto TV Reporter to Bryce Harper (a 19-year-old Major League Baseball rooking phenom whose Mormon religion forbids the drinking of alcohol and, moreover, whose age makes it illegal to drink in the United States): "You got a favorite beer?"

Bryce Harper: "I'm not answering that. That's a clown question, bro."

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A reporter to First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln (immediately after her husband -- President Abraham Lincoln -- was murdered by an assassin's bullet during the performance of a play at which Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln were in attendance): "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?"

Mrs. Lincoln: "That's a clown question, bro. Get outta here with that shit."
clown question, bro by speakonit December 17, 2012