Tossing Salt Presents:
Would You Rather:
Tough Decisions #8
June 13, 2023
DougMaynard.com

Our world is full of decisions that need to be made. Over in the land of Tweets, a lovely lady named Samantha decided to ask a few amazing questions where a choice needs to be made. It looks pretty cool and I decided to take a chance and make a call. This or that? Let’s find out.

Would you rather hold a snake or kiss a jellyfish?

Hold a snake. I’ve held many a snake during my life, both the literal, legless reptile and other objects that could be identified as such, and snakes are beautiful creatures. Jellyfish though? That creeps me out. Give me that snake.

Would you rather always smell rotten meat or always smell skunk?

The thought of either makes me want to gag and puke. I guess rotten meat, but both are nasty as hell.

Would you rather have a pig nose or a monkey face?

I like monkeys and some of them are kind of cute. Let’s do the monkey thing.

Would you rather surf in shark-infested waters or jump free fall with a parachute into the Grand Canyon?

I don’t like heights and this white man can’t jump. I’ll take my chances with the sharks.

Would you rather be the boss or the employee?

The employee. I’ve done my time as a store manager and being “the boss” and while there are some perks, there is also a lot of BS attached to the job. That’s why they get paid the big bucks, but also why they get so stressed. I’d rather just come in, work my shift, and leave.

Would you rather have a job that requires very little work but is boring or work very hard at an interesting job?

If it’s not interesting and stimulating, why even bother? I want to go to work in anticipation of what I’ll be doing, who I’ll be seeing, and the different aspects of that job. To just sit there and be bored out of my mind? No, thank you.

Would you rather work the job you have now for a year at double your current rate of pay or have one year off with what you are making now?

I was out of work for nearly a year with my leg and no, thank you. Never again. Just let me work and give me more money. So long as I’m capable, I want to keep working, regardless of how much money I could or would make by quitting. I know my days are numbered, so keep me on the schedule.

Would you rather have a one-month paid vacation or not have to pay taxes on your income for a year?

I don’t mind paying my taxes. I’m not a Democrat after all. I’ll gladly take the month’s vacation though.

Would you rather have a constant itch or be in constant pain?

I’m already living in constant pain and I’m used to it so I’ll stick with that.

Would you rather go through life unable to ask any questions or unable to answer any questions?

As much as I love to do Q&As, either would be torture for me. Answering questions is my gimmick and my schtick, so let’s go with asking them. It would be a bitch, but probably more bearable.

Would you rather go without the internet or your phone for a month?

Here’s my phone. Take it.

Would you rather be great at math or an amazing writer?

I’m pretty good with math and I’m a relatively so-so writer with dreams of greatness so I already have the best of both worlds. But given a choice, let’s step up the writing skills a bit more. I need to work on my structuring and formatting and take it up a level or two.

Would you rather be able to jump incredibly high or run incredibly fast?

Do I look like a kangaroo to you? White men can’t jump. At least that’s what the movie says. But run fast? If The Flash and Quicksilver can do it, then why not me? I’ll take the running gift.

And there you go. My thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and any questions are welcome and appreciated, Take care and be well, my friends and I’ll see you at the McDonald’s drive-thru.

Ubuntu!