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Bob when you hear the surname of a famous bob was a studio task featured on Series 7 of Taskmaster, as the fifth task in Mother honks her horn. The task was won by Rhod Gilbert.

Setup[]

Location Pinewood Studios
Equipment Blindfolds
Measurement Last person standing

Summary[]

The contestants had to:

  • bob up and down when they heard the surname of a famous Bob
  • pat their head when they heard the surname of a famous Pat
  • kneel when they heard the surname of a famous Neil
  • stew (stir an imaginary cauldron) when they heard the surname of a famous Stu
  • wane (duck down, thus becoming smaller) when they heard the surname of a famous Wayne.

The contestants were blindfolded so they could not copy what the others were doing. The Taskmaster is thinking in order are: Bob Marley, Neil Armstrong, Wayne Sleep, Wayne Gretzky, and Bob Holness.

Performance[]

James Acaster: James was eliminated first because he thought of Lance Armstrong, receiving 1 point.

Jessica Knappett: Jessica was eliminated fourth because she thought of Stewart Holness who in fact has retired, receiving 4 points.

Kerry Godliman: Kerry was eliminated third because she thought of Pat Gretzky, receiving 3 points.

Phil Wang: Phil was eliminated second because he doesn't know Wayne Sleep, receiving 2 points.

Rhod Gilbert: Rhod almost eliminated for not wane at Gretzky but was able to be the last contestant standing, receiving 5 points.