pin the tail on the donkey
Blindfolded children's game
Pin the tail on the donkey is a children's party game in which blindfolded players attempt to attach a paper tail to the correct spot on a poster of a tailless donkey.
Players are typically spun around to disorient them before making their attempt, and the one who places the tail closest to the proper position wins.
The game's reliance on luck and its chaotic results make it a staple of birthday parties.
Figuratively, it describes any attempt made blindly or without adequate information: Choosing a contractor without references is just pin the tail on the donkey.
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