A MUSICAL instrument blunder on Family Feud has led to social media chatter.

Fans of the hit US game show were shocked at one contestant’s answer about a drum.

FANS MAKE FUN

On July 9, 2024, Family Feud shared an episode clip on YouTube that earned a reaction from fans.

In the clip, host Steve Harvey said, “Name a musical instrument people strum.”

A contestant named Melanie responded, “A drum,” which earned her an “X.”

Fans took to the comments section to poke fun at Melanie’s answer.

“Strumming a drum? Huh, I must’ve missed that day in music class,” Connor Miller joked.

“I’m a former percussionist, and I don’t remember strumming a drum. Lol,” Michael F. Bender wrote.

“When that person said ‘drums,’ I almost collapsed on the floor,” Mark Garner added, in part.

“I gotta go strum my drum lol. I think people should go back to the dictionary and look up what strum means,” Patrick Martin said.

“They just let that drum answer go…..” a user called Stream of Consciousness commented, in part.

Demetrious wrote, in part, “Strings and percussion are my wheelhouse in terms of instruments and I was disappointed in the answers the contestants gave.

“How do you think of a drum? How… How do you immediately think cello when violin is in the same grouping and they said no? Plus, you PLUCK those.”

However, among the jokes and criticism, one user came to Melanie’s defense.

“Strum and drum do rhyme. Maybe that’s what she thought. What rhymes with strum?” a user called IFLIMAT wrote.

Family Feud Hosts

Family Feud has had multiple hosts since its 1976 premiere.

As its website notes, the hit US game show’s hosts have included:

• Richard Dawson (1976–1985; 1994–1995)
• Ray Combs (1988–1994)
• Louie Anderson (1999–2002)
• Richard Karn (2002–2006)
• John O’Hurley (2006–2010)
• Steve Harvey (2010–present)

FEUD FANATICS

Family Feud has built a passionate fanbase of millions who often comment on the television show’s antics.

The hit series debuted in 1976 and has since produced 25 seasons.

In June 2023, The New York Times reported that the game show pulls almost eight million viewers per episode, which is one of the highest viewership totals in syndicated television, per Nielsen.

The program has also built a large social media following, with more than 6 million followers on its Facebook page, @FamilyFeud; over 3.8 million subscribers to its YouTube channel, @familyfeud; nearly 2 million followers on its Instagram page, @familyfeud; and more than 88,000 followers on its X account, @FamilyFeud.

FAN FAVORITE

Comedian Harvey began his hosting duties in September 2010 and has remained popular among fans.

According to Family Feud’s website, prior hosts include Richard Dawson, Ray Combs, Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, and John O’Hurley.

The website praises Harvey in his description, stating, “What can we say about Steve that hasn’t already been said?

“He’s on Dawson’s heels as our longest-standing host, and audiences can’t get enough of his snappy wardrobe and his quick wit.

“We love Steve just as much as our fans—and we can’t imagine the show without him.”