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Can you make the right choice when every advantage comes with a hidden cost? It is time to test your personal values, decision-making skills, and critical thinking. Will you prioritize personal gain, or will the harsh reality of the consequences hold you back?

This thought-provoking poll presents 21 tough psychological dilemmas and hypothetical scenarios for you to face. Each question offers an incredible superpower, life upgrade, or unique advantage, but there is a catch. Every single benefit is tied to a severe consequence. Will your vote match the masses, or will you make the controversial sacrifice? Let’s see!

When you’re done voting here, check out Part 2 of this moral dilemmas poll by clicking here.

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#1

You can shapeshift into anyone on Earth, but you can never turn back into yourself.

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Rick Murray
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1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just think of all the fun you could have. 😂

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    You lose all of the traits that you dislike about yourself, but half are applied to your significant other at random.

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    #3

    You become the funniest, most charming person in any room, but nobody ever takes you seriously.

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    #4

    You can summon any item at will, but it always appears 2 miles above your head.

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I laughed at the idea of this one

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    #5

    You become an expert in any chosen field, but you cannot work or do research in it.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could still become an expert in some other field on your own and do work and research in that.

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    #6

    You win every argument, but you must apologize for it the next day.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm sorry for yesterday's argument." "No, you're not!" Thereby beginning today's argument.

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    #7

    You have flawlessly healthy gums and teeth, never get cavities or other dental issues, but only if you brush twice a day with hot sauce.

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    Kaz
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love hot sauce and spicy stuff!

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    #8

    You gain the ability to travel in time, but to do it, you possess the body of a random person from the era and territory of your choice and only return to your own body when returning to the current time.

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    #9

    You can speak every language fluently, but you can only understand other people when they speak in your native language.

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    Annie Persson
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to talk _with_ people, not just _to_ them

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    #10

    You can travel anywhere in the world, all expenses covered, but you can never take anyone with you, meet anyone you already know, or make any friends on any trips for the rest of your life.

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    Matteic
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Travel everywhere I want *without* having to do any big socializing? Sign me in!

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    #11

    You always know when someone is lying, but you can never speak about it or point it out in any way.

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    Chich the witch
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was going to say yes but then realized how frustrating life would be.

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    #12

    You memorize the entire internet database, but you can only recall facts when someone else specifically asks you about it.

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    Nizumi
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are too many things I do not want to know

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    #13

    You become a legendary musician, but you can only play songs written by other people.

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    Nizumi
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean, be a legendary session musician who gets to play with all the greatest? Oh no! Don't threaten me with a good time!

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    #14

    You become immune to all and any diseases, but every time you are supposed to get sick, it instead affects one of your distant relatives.

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    #15

    You can host the most lavish parties you can imagine, all free of cost, but you’re solely responsible for all of the cleanup.

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    ʁɨɂɥɒ
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supposedly i am traveling around the world without any closed one, or making friends, so definitely not for me

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    #16

    You get promoted to CEO, but you must fire your closest workplace friend on day one.

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    #17

    Your rent is now always free, but you must move to a different place every six months and cannot move into the same place twice.

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    ʁɨɂɥɒ
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Travelling around the world.... Duh !!!! 🙄

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    #18

    You can eat for free at any restaurant, but you must dip every bite in ketchup every time you eat out or get takeout.

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    #19

    You instantly become a millionaire, but you must work as a sewer pipe cleaner for 20 hours every week, and if you lose or change this job, you lose all of your riches and whatever you spent them on as well.

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    Nizumi
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can think of a few billionaires who should have to do this.

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    #20

    You become part of the most fun and entertaining friend group, but each one of you lives on a different continent.

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    #21

    You get an infinite budget to fund your hobbies, but you can only keep every item you buy with it for up to a week before it disappears.

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