This might just be the unlikeliest game show win ever

The best pointless answer ever.
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This has to be the best "pointless" answer on gameshow television.

Tasha and Jo were contestants on the BBC’s Pointless, a quiz show where competitors try to get the least amount of points by giving answers that no-one else can come up with. Essentially, the more obscure the answer, the better.

The pair got down to the final round and only needed to come up with one answer to win. In response to a question about goal scorers from the 2000 Euros, Tasha answered "Henrik Larsson" without hesitation -- which turned out to be both correct and completely pointless. It won them the jackpot.

The thing was, Tasha's answer was pretty much total luck.

In the run-up to the game, her boyfriend Alex apparently told her to say the Swedish footballer's name if any question about football came up -- and the strategy was clearly a good one.

“He just said go for Henrik Larsson and it’s paid off," Tasha said.

Pointless fans were absolutely shocked and amused.

When asked what they would do with the money, both women said they would put it towards living abroad in Australia. Looks like Tasha and Jo are headed down under with a bit more cash -- but not before treating Alex to a much deserved pint.

Check out the amazing win:

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