# Would you rather? **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [May 23, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444 "2016-05-23T07:06:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![CoastalMaineiac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e8c25b/32.png) [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/401 "2016-11-13T12:51:28Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > Intelligent. No one wants to know me anyway. šŸ˜‰ > > (And BTW, ā€œNeitherā€ is not an acceptable reply in this thread.) > > A chronic pain or a chronic itch? Itches can be scratched. Lose your indoor plumbing and have to use an outhouse or lose your ability to access the Internet? ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_Smythe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@Jane\_Smythe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_Smythe)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/402 "2016-11-13T13:56:22Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > Intelligent. No one wants to know me anyway. šŸ˜‰ > > (And BTW, ā€œNeitherā€ is not an acceptable reply in this thread.) > > A chronic pain or a chronic itch? A chronic pain as long it isnā€™t too intense. I think you can learn to ignore pain but not an itch. Would you rather die of old age or die young saving a child from drowning? ---
**Author:** ![Brooky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@Brooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brooky)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/403 "2016-11-13T14:19:39Z")
Morals have me dying young~~~You are being hunted by 5 killerā€™s, you can choose a powerful handgun with 5 bullets or a compound bow with 15 arrows` ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_Smythe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@Jane\_Smythe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_Smythe)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/404 "2016-11-13T14:57:50Z")
> [@Brooky](#): > > Morals have me dying young~~~You are being hunted by 5 killerā€™s, you can choose a powerful handgun with 5 bullets or a compound bow with 15 arrows` Gun Would you rather be an all powerful wealthy but malevolent king/queen or live 50 years in a vermin infested windowless dungeon cell? ---
**Author:** ![Brooky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@Brooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brooky)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/405 "2016-11-13T15:11:52Z")
So much for moralā€™s, call me Queen`~ Would you rather have 7 siblings or be an only child? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/406 "2016-11-13T17:59:10Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > ā€¦(And BTW, ā€œNeitherā€ is not an acceptable reply in this thread.)ā€¦ Agreed. Otherwise just about every answer would be that, which is No Fun. In play: I have two siblings already, so Iā€™m willing to take a stab at being an only child. Rake leaves or use a leaf blower? ---
**Author:** ![Tread](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Tread](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tread)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/407 "2016-11-13T22:25:29Z")
Leaf Blower Be able to Juggle or ride an unicycle ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/408 "2016-11-14T08:38:13Z")
Right now, unicycle, because I have trouble walking much. Die instantaneously without pain ā€¦ or die very painfully, yet have time to say good bye to friends and relatives? ---
**Author:** ![Brooky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/35a633/32.png) [@Brooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brooky)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/409 "2016-11-14T10:01:33Z")
I live with pain now so letā€™s go out quick & painless`~~ Rather drive a motorcycle or be the passenger? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/410 "2016-11-14T14:40:17Z")
Right now, given my lack of training, Iā€™d rather be a passenger (as I have twice in my life already). But Iā€™m willing to learn how to drive one. Learn from a very patient expert pilot to fly a small jet or a helicopter? ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/411 "2016-11-14T14:51:39Z")
Helicopters are so cool. Witness the first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk or the Miracle on the Hudson? ---
**Author:** ![Victor\_Charlie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7ea924/32.png) [@Victor\_Charlie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Victor_Charlie)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/412 "2016-11-14T15:02:58Z")
Definitely Kitty Hawk. Dress like a clown wherever you go or only in your underwear? ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/413 "2016-11-14T15:06:00Z")
Clown, I guess. But I wouldnā€™t like it. Be able to play all musical instruments like a master, or be able to speak and understand all languages like a native? ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/414 "2016-11-14T15:16:03Z")
Interesting choicesā€¦Tough. Iā€™ll go with all languages - you know, to promote unity and all that do-gooder kum bah yah crap Would you rather be 25 years old and have to spend all day getting stoned and listening to Yes and Pink Floyd, while working as a pizza delivery driver, or be 50 years old have 2.5 children and work a positively unrewarding job in middle management? ---
**Author:** ![Victor\_Charlie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7ea924/32.png) [@Victor\_Charlie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Victor_Charlie)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/415 "2016-11-14T16:59:14Z")
Iā€™ll go with B. At least I can find something rewarding to do when not on the job or attending to the health needs of my half-child. Live to the age of 80 eating whatever you want whenever you want while remaining in good health or live to 85 on a strict diet with few splurges? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/416 "2016-11-14T19:08:37Z")
Iā€™d unhesitatingly give up five years of life to have a more interesting time at meals. Hell, I could be doing it now! Hire Mary Poppins or Alfred Pennyworth? ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/417 "2016-11-14T19:15:59Z")
Alfred - the dude works with superhero typesā€¦which would suggest Iā€™m a superhero, right? Whereas Mary Poppins (who may very well be practically perfect) seemed to offer her services in an effort to reform overbearing authoritarian parentsā€¦well, if she wants to work for me -just what would that suggest? Live the first half of your life in abject poverty or the latter half? ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/418 "2016-11-14T21:08:34Z")
First half. Of course, if I live to be 90 that means Iā€™ll be 45 and still rolling pennies to buy gas. Ride with Jasmine on a magic carpet or take Cinderella to the ball? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2016, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/419 "2016-11-15T04:52:27Z")
Jasmine. Sheā€™s hotter, and Iā€™d rather see the world than go to a ball. Own a magic carpet or a magic sword? ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_Smythe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@Jane\_Smythe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_Smythe)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2016, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444/420 "2016-11-15T11:41:09Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Jasmine. Sheā€™s hotter, and Iā€™d rather see the world than go to a ball. > > Own a magic carpet or a magic sword? Magic Carpet. Love to travel. Would you rather be a highly paid advertising executive in NYC or an independent piano tuner in rural New England? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather/755444.md?page=22)