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Would You Rather Questions 191 - 200


191. Would you rather have the ability to see minutes into the future or years into the future?

This is interesting...I think minutes in the future would be too much at some point. However, years in the future can be really daunting. Especially so for the psyche. I'll go with minutes into the future, especially in moments of angst or danger. Can there be a limit per year? Maybe, like replay challenges in sports? 

I'd like to use my challenge, please - can I see what will happen in the next few minutes?

192. Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

I want no part of reading other people's minds. Nah uh! Nope! While I often ponder what exactly happens in the minds of others, it's likely one of those thoughts that needs to be left to the imagination. 

Moving things with my mind can be pretty cool. The remote control immediately comes to mind. 

193. Would you rather be forced to sing along or dance to every single song you hear?

Sing. I sort of do this already - I'm a lyrics guy. 

Dancing is reserved only for those songs that evoke an individual's emotions. Just my opinion. 

194. Would you rather find true love today or win the lottery next year?

What if I already have true love? Can I win the lottery next year - and have both?!

195. Would you rather be in jail for five years or be in a coma for a decade?

Hmmm, not sure I want to do jail. Give me the coma. I'll jump ahead ten years and figure it out. 

196. Would you rather be chronically under-dressed or overdressed?

Over-dressed. You can play it off as fashionable. Or, I'm just a thorough person. Underdressed can be sen as disrespectful and leads to too many stigmatizing slippery slopes. 

197. Would you rather have everyone you know be able to read your thoughts or for everyone you know to have access to your Internet history?

I can argue that it likely will be one of the same, especially these days. The number of random things I Google or search. What was that actor's name from that movie...?

My thoughts are mine. You don't need to get in there (as I mentioned above with me with others). Have free rein to judge me through my browser. 

198. Would you rather lose your sight or your memories?

This is a low-key good one. 

Oddly, I think I would choose memories. What are we without our lived experiences?!

199. Would you rather have universal respect or unlimited power?

Respect is what I want to say. But as a human being, unlimited power is VERY tempting. 

So, I give in - give me the POWEERRRRRRRRRR!!!!

200. Would you rather give up air conditioning & heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life?

Internet. At one point in my life, this was actually a reality. Weird, but true. 

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