The One Question That Drives Harrison Ford Insane – And His Hilarious Response!

Harrison Ford, one of Hollywood’s most iconic and beloved actors, is known for his laconic charm, effortless coolness, and—let’s be honest—his no-nonsense attitude. The man has given the world some of its most memorable characters: Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and now, General ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s the ultimate geek icon, and yet… Harrison Ford himself couldn’t care less about all the geeky minutiae that fans love to obsess over. And there’s one question in particular that drives him absolutely insane.

For decades, Ford has skillfully dodged questions about his famous characters, mostly with a combination of deadpan humor and outright grumpiness. But there’s one question that just gets under his skin like no other—one that makes him visibly annoyed and leads to some of the most hilarious and irritable responses. And that question? The one where fans wonder which of his iconic characters would win in a fight.

Ford famously hates the question, especially when it’s posed with the seriousness of a fan who’s been obsessing over it for far too long. “Who would win in a fight: Han Solo or Indiana Jones?” Oh, you bet he’s been asked that one… and it drives him nuts.

In an interview with Esquire in 2023, Ford didn’t hold back when he revealed his thoughts on the matter. “Me, asshole!” he shot back, with a frustrated shake of his head. “I don’t want to fucking make shit up like that. I mean, what are you asking me that crap for?” It’s a response that perfectly sums up Ford’s attitude toward geek culture and the sometimes ridiculous questions that come with it.

Now, it’s not that Ford doesn’t appreciate his fans or the success these beloved characters have given him. He’s often said how much he appreciates Han Solo for the opportunities it brought his way. “Han Solo was very good to me at a certain point in my career,” he’s confessed. But he’s also made it clear that, for him, acting in these roles was never about the details of the fictional universes—he sees it as work, not a passion. To him, Han Solo is just a character in a movie, and Indiana Jones is just another role he played, not something to be worshipped or analyzed to death.

And let’s not forget his well-known indifference to all the obsessive fan theories and questions. Remember when he was asked on Reddit if Han or Greedo shot first? His answer was simply: “I don’t care.” Or when USA Today asked him if Han Solo was actually a Force Ghost in The Rise of Skywalker? His response was priceless: “I don’t know what a Force Ghost is. Don’t tell anyone.”

Ford’s dismissive yet humorous approach to the geek culture surrounding his characters has led some to wonder if he might suffer from social anxiety, given his obvious discomfort in these fan interactions. But Ford himself quickly put those rumors to rest. “That sounds like something a psychiatrist would say, not a casual observer,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “No. I don’t have a social anxiety disorder. I have an abhorrence of boring situations.” Translation: he doesn’t have a problem with people; he just hates answering the same tired questions over and over again. Especially the weirdly specific ones.

Despite his frustration with fan obsession over his work, Ford isn’t without gratitude for the roles that helped make him a legend. He’s just made it clear that he doesn’t need to delve into the deep lore of his characters every time someone wants to ask him a question. It’s all about the work for him, not the fandom.

So, if you ever find yourself face-to-face with the man who made Han Solo and Indiana Jones legendary, here’s a tip: tell him you’re a big fan, but for the love of all that’s holy, don’t ask him who would win in a fight between Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Trust us, you don’t want to deal with the fallout.

And in case you missed it, his response is always the same: “Me, asshole!”