Are You More “Live Laugh Love” or “Die Cry Hate”?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
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Image: Don Farrall/DigitalVision/GettyImages
About This Quiz
"Live Laugh Love" is a song by Clay Walker, but he didn't originate the phrase; it's become a pretty popular credo and meme out in the world at large. Just three simple words express positivity and hope, and they can be found on T-shirts, mugs, keychains and probably a million and one other things, many of which you can buy on Etsy. The phrase itself can trace its origins to a 1904 poem called "Success" by Bessie Anderson Stanley. She wrote the line, "he achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much." It goes on, but that sentiment was condensed and gave us that little phrase we're all so used to today. And why not? Three positive words reflect what nearly everyone wants to experience in life — or nearly everyone.
Sometimes living, laughing and loving just isn't in the cards. You're just not feeling so cheery, and for you, a much more relatable credo is "die cry hate." It's not that you're completely depressed and in need of an intervention. Really, it just means you're maybe a little sick of all this sunshine and rainbow stuff that other people are into. Real life is rough sometimes. It can be hard. It's OK to hate bad music and weird food. So let's find out which direction you lean. Take the quiz and see!
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Are you up with the sun every morning?
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If you were going to check out one of these movies on Netflix, which one would it be?
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Which season makes you feel most like yourself?
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How often do you like to have friends over to your home?
Close friends are always welcome.
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What are your feelings about getting together with family for the holidays?
That would be my nightmare.
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Are you a road rager?
Nah, who has time for that?
I usually keep it to myself.
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Some people rely on your kindness in life. How much would you tip the pizza delivery person?
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We're heading to the beach to have a fun afternoon. What are you most looking forward to?
Spending time with friends
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If you had a free day to do whatever you wanted, what would it be?
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What are you most afraid of in life?
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They say every cloud has a silver lining. Do you believe that?
I think that's a stupid saying.
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How many close friends do you have?
I have a small group of close friends.
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It's not always easy to do the right thing. Do you ever tell lies?
Maybe a few little white lies now and then
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How many times have you truly been in love in your life?
Oh, more than a few times
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What pizza topping do you hate more than any other?
Anchovies are pretty rough.
Hey, even bad pizza is good pizza.
I don't really like pizza.
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Which of these movies is most likely to make you cry?
Movies don't make me cry.
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HBO
Who had the most insane death on "Game of Thrones"?
I never watched the show.
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If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
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Which stand-up comedian makes you laugh the most?
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Love songs are about as old as music. What's the best one?
"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce
"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion
I don't listen to love songs.
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Some sitcoms are better at making people laugh than others. What's your favorite one?
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NBC
Who was the best "Saturday Night Live" cast member ever?
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Are you any good at sharing your deepest feelings with others?
Only with people I'm close to
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Have you ever gotten into a fistfight with someone?
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Yoda says fear leads to anger and anger leads to hate. Is that true?
I don't know how much insight into life a Muppet has.
Hate exists all by itself.
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Falling in love is easier for some than others. Do you believe in love at first sight?
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Do you wish your life was different?
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Do you know any good jokes?
I can never remember jokes.
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Do you remember the last time you seriously cried over something?
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If you found the secret to immortality, would you want to live forever?
If the people I love could do it too, yes.
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