Here’s a simple idea for having fun with an on-air caller.
You don’t want them to be able to find the answer online, so you’ll need to ask them the contest question “live” (either live on-air or live on-tape).
To give you a couple of examples, I’ve selected two sets of two real hybrids and added a third bogus one to each.
The listener’s challenge? Spot the fake.
Hybrid Dogs
Cockerdoodle: A cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. Highly intelligent, calmer than a poodle but more aggressive than a spaniel.
Labradoodle: Hybrid of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Combines the guide dog ability of the Retriever with the non-shed coats of the Poodle — which is making the Labradoodle increasingly popular with families who are allergic to dog hair.
Goldendoodle: Combination of Poodle and Golden Retriever. Kind of like a Labradoodle, but with a calmer temperament. On the other hand, their coats require more care than those of a Goldendoodle.
Hybrid Vegetables
Toma Bella: Tomato/Bell Pepper hybrid. Tastes like a tomato, crunches like a bell pepper.
Broccolini: Cross between Broccoli and Chinese Kale. Unlike regular broccoli, you eat only the side shoots, not the stems.
Asparaginach: Combination of Asparagus and Spinach. Lots of folic acid plus carotenoids, with a surprisingly spicy flavor.
Answers
The fakes are the Cockerdoodle and the Asparaginach.
