17 Weirdest Questions That People Were Asked at a Job Interview

1. “If you were a vegetable, which one would you be and why?”
Jane was caught off guard but quickly said, “I’d be a carrot — because I’m good for your eyes and I add color to the team!”
2. “How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine?”
Tom laughed nervously but started calculating on the spot, impressing the interviewer with his quick math skills.
3. “If you could be any superhero, who would you be?”
Maria answered, “Spider-Man — because I’m good at multitasking and connecting with people.”
4. “Explain a database in three sentences to your grandmother.”
This question flustered Alex, but he smiled and said, “It’s like a big digital filing cabinet where you keep information organized so you can find it easily.”
5. “If you were a pizza delivery driver, how would you benefit from scissors?”
This made Sam think hard. He replied, “I’d use scissors to cut through traffic jams… or maybe to cut coupons for discounts!”
6. “Sell me this pen.”
Lisa pulled out the pen and said, “This pen is your tool for capturing ideas, signing deals, and making your mark. It’s simple but powerful.”
7. “How many windows are in New York?”
David guessed wildly but then started narrowing it down based on the number of buildings, floors, and windows per building.
8. “If you could remove one state in the USA, which one would it be and why?”
Rachel tactfully said, “I wouldn’t remove any because every state contributes uniquely to the country’s diversity.”
9. “If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?”
Ben joked, “Cats, because they already act like they’re better than everyone else.”
10. “Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses?”
This got everyone laughing. Emily said, “One horse-sized duck — I think I could outsmart it!”
11. “How do you weigh an elephant without a scale?”
Mark explained using volume displacement — how you could measure how much water the elephant displaces in a tank.
12. “Describe yourself as a flavor.”
Nina confidently said, “I’m a spicy chili pepper — bold, energetic, and memorable.”
13. “If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring?”
Jake chose practical items: “A knife, a water purifier, and a satellite phone.”
14. “How many golf balls can fit in a school bus?”
Samantha tried to do some quick math but admitted she’d need to research it first.
15. “If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?”
Chris answered, “I’d observe how different people communicate without knowing they’re watched — it would help me understand better.”
16. “What would you do if you found a penguin in the freezer?”
Olivia laughed and said, “First, I’d make sure it’s okay, then call animal control!”
17. “How would you convince someone to do something they didn’t want to do?”
Tom replied, “By understanding their motivations and aligning the task with their goals.”