List of OkCupid Answers

OkCupid determines match rankings between its users by asking them a series of questions, and determining how they answer. These questions are randomly assigned, and can be answered whenever the user feels like it. The user can select a single answer for themselves, and multiple answers that he or she would be okay with potential matches picking.

Due to the tireless efforts of Clyde Cash we have obtained archives of many of Chris's answers submitted for his latest OkCupid Profile. Chris's answer, and answers he would like potential mates to select. As is the norm with Chris, the answers vary from completely Honest, to untrue things that Chris genuinely believes, to complete lies that he thinks girls want to hear.

Chris's personal answers are bolded, and answers he would like girls to pick are in italics. There is considerable overlap between the two.

Politics and Law

In a relationship I like to discuss politics with my partner.

• All the time!
• Sure. I'm interested in sharing our beliefs.
• Sometimes. It depends.
• Hardly. Politics are boring or personal.

Which of the following is the more appropriate penalty for rape?

• Death.
• Castration.
• Prison.
• Community service or less.

Which is more offensive: book burning or flag burning?

• book burning
• flag burning

Relationships

How important is it for you to make physical contact when showing affection for someone?

• Very important.
• Somewhat important.
• Not important.

Would you strongly prefer to date someone of your own skin color / racial background?

• Yes
• No

Most of all, I want to meet someone who deserves MY:

• trust.
• loyalty.
• admiration.
• gratitude.

If you inadvertently found a phone number in a partner's pocket, which would you do?

• Call the number to see whose it is.
• Openly ask what/who the number is for.
• Nothing, I would trust my partner.
• Nothing, my partner's privacy should be respected.

If you were in a serious relationship and you learned that your partner cheated on you one drunken night, could you forgive him/her?

• Yes, if he/she was sincerely sorry.
• No, never.
• It depends on the situation.
• I don't believe in monogomy.

If you were going to have a child, would you want the other parent to be of the same ethnicity as you?

• Yes.
• No.
• This would not be an important factor to me.

If you were in a long term relationship and your partner gained weight due to something like surgery recovery or childbirth, would you think less of them as a person?

• No, my partner's weight is irrelevant to me.
• No, my partner's health is what is most important.
• Not if they are willing to work hard and lose it.
• Yes, weight gain is so unattractive.

Would you ever stop dating someone based on a rumor you heard about them?

• Yes.
• Maybe, I'd give my date a chance to explain first.
• No.

What kind of fidelity (being faithful) is more important to you?

• Physical/Sexual.
• Mental/Emotional.
• Neither is important.
• Both are equally important.

If you were in a serious relationship, would you mind if your significant other maintained an active profile on OkCupid?

• Yes - I would mind this.
• No - This would not bother me.

Would you consider dating someone who dislikes children?

• Yes.
• No.

Your significant other's ex is coming into town and he/she wants to go out to dinner with them alone. How do you react?

• Sure, no problem.
• Not thrilled, but go ahead.
• Not just no... HELL no!

If you were in a long-term monogamous relationship, would you consider your partner "open mouth" kissing someone else cheating?

• Yes
• No
• I'm Not Sure

Would you consider having an open relationship, where you can see other people?

• Yes'
• No

If one of your potential matches was overweight, would that be a dealbreaker?

• Yes, even if they were slightly overweight.
• Yes, but only if they were obese.
• No.
• No, in fact I prefer overweight people.

How important is it to you that your partner smell good?

• Very damn important
• Important-ish
• Less important than you might think
• I just don't care.....at all

Would you avoid all contact with an ex if your current significant other asked you to?

• Yes, of course!
• No. This would be an unacceptable demand.
• Only if their justification seems reasonable.

Do you Google someone before a first date?

• Yes. Knowledge is power!
• No. Why spoil the mystery?

Would you--for any reason--read your mate's email or pose as him/her online, without his/her knowledge and permission?

• Yes, they shouldn't be keeping secrets anyway.
• Yes, I'd be too curious not to.
• Only if I suspected them of something.
• No, I'd trust them and that would be invasive.

Your significant other is traveling and has the opportunity to stay with a good friend that you know they find to be very attractive. What's your stance on the situation?

• It would be totally unacceptable.
• It might be ok, but I'd want to discuss it first.
• It's fine - I don't see any problem.
• It sounds sexy - Hopefully they'll hook up.

You get married. Five years later, you realize it was a mistake. Discussion and counseling haven't made a difference. You just don't love your partner anymore. He/she still loves you. You decide to:

• Keep trying. Marriage means commitment.
• Get a divorce. It'll be better for both of you.

How willing are you to meet someone from OkCupid in person?

• Totally willing!
• Hesitant, but would consider.
• I am not interested in meeting in person.

How much affection can you tolerate?

• Inifinite
• Most of it.
• A little bit.
• Get off me!!

Sex

I prefer to sleep ...

• Alone
• With my partner, but apart (not touching)
• Touching my partner
• Embracing / cuddling my partner

You're in a relationship/marriage and feel that you and your mate aren't having sex frequently enough. What do you do?

• Talk to them about it
• Try to spice things up. (Toys, fantasies, etc)
• Do nothing, but hope things change naturally.
• Cheat on them / Break up with them.

How willing would you be to try out new things sexually with a partner?

• Completely willing.
• Somewhat willing.
• Not at all willing.

Straight women who kiss or fondle each other in clubs in the hopes of attracting men are...

• Incredibly hot!
• Just having some girlish fun.
• Profoundly annoying.

How would you feel if your partner asked you to get tested for STDs before having sex with you for the first time?

• Positive (relieved, accepting, happy, or proud).
• Neutral.
• Negative (offended, annoyed, angry, or afraid).

You're in a romantic relationship with someone you really like. As far as you're concerned, how long will it take before you'll have sex?

• 1-2 dates
• 3-5 dates
• 6 or more dates
• Only after the wedding

How important is it that a partner be capable of intelligent intercourse?

• Very important.
• Somewhat important.
• Not important.

Might you consider dating someone who confided to you that he/she had a sexually transmitted disease?

• Yes
• No

Faith and Religion

Are you Christian?

• Yes
• No

Should evolution and creationism be taught side-by-side in public schools?

• Yes, students should hear both sides
• No, creationism has no place in public schools
• No, evolution has no place in public schools

Would you ever change your religion (or adopt one) because your significant other wanted you to?

• Yes
• No
• I'm Not Sure

Life and Death

How do you feel about kids?

• Kids are precious - they love me and I love them!
• They're okay, but keep the unruly ones at bay.
• God, how revolting. *shudder*
• I'm indifferent.

If your best friend began talking of suicide and asked you not to tell anyone, would you be willing to honor their request?

• Yes, it's their life to do with as they see fit.
• Yes, but I'd do my best to talk them out of it.
• No, I'd find help for them.

What is most appealing?

• Settling down with a family someday
• A life of singledom
• Living spontaneousy and in the moment

When a woman chooses to abort a pregnancy, should she be required to inform the father?

• Yes.
• No.
• Possibly, depending upon other factors.

If it comes to having children, would you prefer to adopt or to be one of the biological parents?

• I would rather be one of the biological parents.
• I would rather adopt.
• Either would be equally fine.
• Neither - I'd prefer to not have children at all.

When is suicide okay?

• Always.
• In special cases, such as to prevent suffering.
• Never.

Vices and Virtues

Do you ever feel the need to get really drunk?

• Often
• Sometimes
• Rarely
• Never

How often do you smoke cigarettes?

• At least one cigarette a day
• Once in a while / only when drinking / rarely
• Never

Do you consider yourself to be an honorable person?

• Yes, I always try to do the right thing.
• Sometimes, it depends on the situation.
• No, not really.
• Are you kidding? I lie, cheat , AND steal.

Are you careful with your money?

• Yes
• No

How often are you open with your feelings?

• Always
• Usually
• Rarely
• Never

Misc.

Do you enjoy finding out what makes things work the way they do?

• I'm an information sponge
• Sometimes
• As long as it works, who cares why?

Without using a dictionary or other tool, can you choose the commonly misspelled word? Don't cheat! It's okay if you don't know.

• 1. separate
• 2. definate
• 3. committee
• (Not sure / dumb question / who cares)

Do you think women have an obligation to keep their legs shaved?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a problem with racist jokes?

• Yes
• No

Do you like to be read to aloud?

• Yes, it makes me happy.
• Only when I'm sick.
• Maybe when I was five.
• Nope.

Do you and your ideal significant other enjoy making sarcastic jokes at each other's expense, knowing that it's all in good fun?

• Yes! That's a personality trait we have to share.
• Sometimes, but not too much.
• No, sarcasm doesn't belong in a love relationship.
• I can't dish it out, but I'd take it, I guess.

Would you prefer good things happened, or interesting things?

• Good
• Interesting

What is your quest?

• To find true love.
• To find happiness.
• To find your fortune.
• To find the Grail.

How often do you meditate?

• Frequently.
• Rarely.
• Never.

Which is worse: starving children or abused animals?

• Starving children.
• Abused animals.
• Neither, both are good.
• Neither, they are equally bad.

How much influence or control do your parents have over your life?

• I am my own person.
• I consider their opinion but go my own way.
• I almost always do what my parents think is best.
• I always do what my parents say.

When birds stand on power lines and don't get hurt, it's most likely because of:

• Good timing; they only land between calls
• Body materials that are insulated from current
• Not touching anything else at the same time
• They do get hurt; they just express it poorly