Crunchy Questions Meme
So this is the Crunchy Questions Meme. We already have so many questions I decided to go ahead and post the several we already have. I will keep updating, so by all means keep up the suggestions in the comments below.
The purpose of this list is to inspire in-depth LJ/DW entries. Fandom, day-to-day, personal reflection, history, the list literally goes on. In whichever order you'd like, however many questions you'd like to answer per entry. I think there's something for everyone, so have at it - and please share!
Link to LJ question call: https://author-by-night.dreamwidth.org/1304228.html
Link to DW question call: https://author-by-night.livejournal.com/1397327.html
What is a reboot that has happened in recent years that you think actually works? What is a reboot that you think was absolutely unnecessary? If you had to reboot something, what would it be and how would you want it to go?
What are some commonly held beliefs about the place you call home? Are they accurate? Inaccurate? How do you generally respond to media depictions - or do few to none exist? (You can answer for your country, the region you live in, town, or a combination.)
If you could visit any time period, what would it be and why?
Are there any children's literary classics you never read, but wish you had? Have you considered reading them as an adult, or have you already done so?
Do you think fiction needs romance to be compelling?
Apart from present circumstances, do you think that kids are overscheduled these days? Do you think that has played a role in the response TO the pandemic, or that the pandemic might change things in this arena?
With the conversation surrounding police brutality, what are your thoughts on how police are often depicted in media? Is there something you learned about actual law enforcement that absolutely shocked you because you were led to believe something completely different from how the media presented it?
Do you read Tarot? (Or use them in other ways?) Do you have a favourite deck? What's your approach? (Originally from Jenett's Salon posts.)
What is your most awkward vacation story?
Has your personal life in any way informed your response to a fandom or the original canon?
Did you have pets when you were born, or very young? Did you play with them? Did they look after you in any way? If you have kids and pets now, what is the dynamic?
Do you listen to international music? If so, how did you come about discovering it and can you share some of your favorite artists?
Have you ever been to a house (or another place) that was actually said to be haunted? Did anything strange happen there?
The customer isn't always right! Talk about a time you witnessed or dealt with this firsthand.
What are your thoughts on privileged actors portraying or taking away roles originally meant for marginalized groups (ex: cis actors portraying trans characters, able-bodied actors portraying those with disabilities, white people taking on roles meant for POC, etc)?
What is your favourite genre of music? Why?
What is a historical period or event you wish would be shown more in books, movies and TV shows?
What's the pettiest thing someone has ever argued with you about?
With big corporations, such as Disney, taking on monopolies on different properties and the like, how do you think this will overall affect the way these properties are handled going forward? Do you think that this is a good thing, or will it topple and fall?
Talk about something or someone you used to be judgmental about, much to your current regret.
Have you studied your family history? Have you discovered anything interesting? Anything you wish you hadn't?
Have you ever had someone knock on your door claiming to need help? Have you ever been in a situation where you had to, or where you wanted to but decided not to because of how it might look?
What are your religious/spiritual beliefs, if any? Were you raised with those beliefs? If not, what beliefs were you raised with?
Anti-nostalgia! What's something "everyone" in your generation loved that you never got into? Have you seen the light since, or do you still respond with apathy or even dislike?
Have you stayed friends with people you went to school with, outside of social media? Why or why not?
Do you follow true mystery books, shows or podcasts? Are there any cases you're particularly interested in? Any popular cases you have unpopular opinions about?
How heavily involved have you generally been in your fandoms? Have you lurked, have you been involved in major ways, has it depended on the fandom?
What's something that seemed innocent when you were young, but now that you're an adult it's inappropriate or creepy?
Do you believe that CBD oils work, that they're placebos, or something in between?
If you're fannish, are you a one fandom person, or do you love a variety of fandoms at a time? Or have you only ever been in one fandom?
What piece of media that has been panned by critics and audiences alike that you unabashedly love? Alternatively, is there something out there that has received tremendous amount of praise that you just don't like, or don't understand the hype for?
Have you ever used an Ouija board? Do you think you would?
Where is your dream vacation?
If you could see how the Universe began or how it ends, which would you choose? .
We have lots of fandom questions, so here's one for formerly fannish people: Do you ever miss being in a fandom? Why or why not?
If you've done family history, do you feel connected to any of the places or cultures your ancestors came from?
What's a genre of fiction that you didn't think you'd like, but found yourself liking after something changed your mind?
Do you have any dark headcanons for otherwise lighter canon universes? Or is there anything you think would be darker in real life, even if the universe isn't necessarily light?
If you're an avid book reader, what are some things you wish publishers would do (or not do) when marketing a book?
Do you like musicals? Operas? Ballets? Do you have any favorites, least favorites, unpopular opinions?
Have you ever known someone who got married after a short time? How did it work out?
What are some unpopular fandom opinions you hold, or held in past fandoms?
What piece of media that has been panned by critics and audiences alike that you unabashedly love? Alternatively, is there something out there that has received tremendous amount of praise that you just don't like, or don't understand the hype?
Do you believe in ghosts? Reincarnation? Out Of Body Experiences? Do you think there are interesting scientific explanations for any or all?
Is there a topic that you were incredibly ignorant about for a long time, whether completely oblivious to or had preconceived notions about, that you're more educated on now? Do you feel embarrassed or ashamed that it has taken you this long to be more knowledgeable about it?
With everything that's been going on with the world, what do you think are going to be permanent changes to our everyday lives even after whenever the pandemic ends? Do you think this is going to be for the positive or the negative?
Do you take part in any roleplaying games, or have you ever roleplayed? What was the format? Do you still roleplay, or is it very much a thing of the past? Have you ever done LARP?
Have you ever felt culture shock in your own country?
What is your stance on spoilers? Do you think after a certain period of time, media is fair game? What about spoilery discussion on platforms that don't allow for easy filtering, such as Facebook? Do you have any other opinions surrounding spoilers?
What are some things you loved as a kid no one else seems to remember (or at least talk about), much to your surprise?
If you're in fandom, do you prefer focusing on fanworks, meta, or do you like helpings of both?
How can we eradicate the current state of "cancel culture" without taking away the concept of people taking accountability of their wrongful/hurtful actions and behaviors?
If you're a teacher, has anything ever happened that completely changed how you saw a student?
Do you believe that parallel universes exist? If so, are they just moderated versions of our current realities, or entirely different worlds altogether?
If you could change one plot element about your favourite show/book/movie/whatever, what would it be?
What are your thoughts on social media influencers? Do you think that this is a passing fad or is this going to be the new wave of celebrity culture for Gen Z and future generations?
Which movie lines or song lyrics did you misunderstand, or miss the point of, for the longest time?
Talk about a character in fandom you feel was misused, underused, or conversely, overused. (Feel free to repeat this prompt for different characters!)
Do you have recurring dreams, and if so, have you ever wondered whether they might hold meaning?
With the possibility of there being a mission to Mars soon, what are your thoughts on the future of humanity traveling out to explore space? Do you believe that we'll eventually find a way to venture outside our solar system and go further into our galaxy? Do you think we'll ever find out what lies beyond the great beyond that is the vastness of space? Or will that just always remain an absolute mystery?
Have you ever confronted or run into a former bully? What happened?
Talk about some of your fandom headcanons.
ince social media is a constant presence in our lives now, what, in your opinion, has changed when it comes to our online activity and interactions with one another? What are some of the good and bad aspects of these changes and how does it affect us with our day-to-day lives?
Are you creative in your fandom? What do you create and why?
Do you binge read, take your sweet time, or somewhere in between?
What is the strangest thing that happened when you were in school or university?
We all know that the source material is often regarded as better than adaptations, however what is an adaptation that you think is better than its source material?
What are some truths you think everyone knows, but chooses to ignore?
If you could have any career in the world, what would it be? If it is your current one, why is it your dream?
What are your thoughts on the literary concept of "Death of the Author"? On a moral and ethical scale, do you believe it is truly possible to separate the art from the artist, especially when the artist in question is still alive and holds a great amount of influence with their work?
Do you like clowns, or find them scary? Why or why not? Did you ever have or go to a party with clowns?
Are you a binge-watcher or do you take your time watching a television show? Do you think binge-watching has fundamentally changed not just the way people view things, but also how shows are written and produced?
Family vloggers: is it completely harmless or gross exploitation of children that can sometimes lead to abuse, especially when it disregards their personal autonomy and right to privacy?
What is the strangest thing you've seen or experienced on a long drive or road trip?
What are some improvements that have occurred within the fandom community over the years? What are things that you wish would cease or that people would stop doing?
What mythical or fantastical being deserves a fictional redemption as much as werewolves and vampires?
If you could only read one book for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?
Social media platforms come and go, what is a social media website that you didn't think would last as long as it did? What is one that you're surprised ended quickly as it did? Is there a social media platform that you refuse to use no matter how popular it is?
Since vinyl records have become popularized again in recent years, what other things from the past do you think may make a resurgence into pop culture? What is something you hope never resurfaces?
Do you like going to museums? What do you like about them, and/or wish they would do differently? (Originally from Jennet's Salon Posts.)
Do you listen to material selected by an algorithm (like a Pandora playlist that starts with a particular artist and spreads out from there?) Or something like Spotify's daily lists, that pick things like music you've listened to recently? Do you listen to other sounds?
What shows or books do you feel had real potential, but ultimately flopped? What do you think happened?
Is there a social issue that you wished got more attention and awareness than it currently does?
We all have that thing we remember reading or watching, but can't remember the title or enough information to properly seek it out. What's yours? (Maybe someone will be able to fill in the blanks!)
"You can't go home again." Do you think this is true? Why or why not?
What is a subculture that you haven't dipped your toe in, but find absolutely fascinating?
What is a series finale most fans disliked, but that you liked - or the other way around?
Considering how far we've come technologically, and at such a rapid rate with the last couple of decades, what are some advancements do you think will come next, and what are you personally hoping to see?
The purpose of this list is to inspire in-depth LJ/DW entries. Fandom, day-to-day, personal reflection, history, the list literally goes on. In whichever order you'd like, however many questions you'd like to answer per entry. I think there's something for everyone, so have at it - and please share!
Link to LJ question call: https://author-by-night.dreamwidth.org/1304228.html
Link to DW question call: https://author-by-night.livejournal.com/1397327.html
What is a reboot that has happened in recent years that you think actually works? What is a reboot that you think was absolutely unnecessary? If you had to reboot something, what would it be and how would you want it to go?
What are some commonly held beliefs about the place you call home? Are they accurate? Inaccurate? How do you generally respond to media depictions - or do few to none exist? (You can answer for your country, the region you live in, town, or a combination.)
If you could visit any time period, what would it be and why?
Are there any children's literary classics you never read, but wish you had? Have you considered reading them as an adult, or have you already done so?
Do you think fiction needs romance to be compelling?
Apart from present circumstances, do you think that kids are overscheduled these days? Do you think that has played a role in the response TO the pandemic, or that the pandemic might change things in this arena?
With the conversation surrounding police brutality, what are your thoughts on how police are often depicted in media? Is there something you learned about actual law enforcement that absolutely shocked you because you were led to believe something completely different from how the media presented it?
Do you read Tarot? (Or use them in other ways?) Do you have a favourite deck? What's your approach? (Originally from Jenett's Salon posts.)
What is your most awkward vacation story?
Has your personal life in any way informed your response to a fandom or the original canon?
Did you have pets when you were born, or very young? Did you play with them? Did they look after you in any way? If you have kids and pets now, what is the dynamic?
Do you listen to international music? If so, how did you come about discovering it and can you share some of your favorite artists?
Have you ever been to a house (or another place) that was actually said to be haunted? Did anything strange happen there?
The customer isn't always right! Talk about a time you witnessed or dealt with this firsthand.
What are your thoughts on privileged actors portraying or taking away roles originally meant for marginalized groups (ex: cis actors portraying trans characters, able-bodied actors portraying those with disabilities, white people taking on roles meant for POC, etc)?
What is your favourite genre of music? Why?
What is a historical period or event you wish would be shown more in books, movies and TV shows?
What's the pettiest thing someone has ever argued with you about?
With big corporations, such as Disney, taking on monopolies on different properties and the like, how do you think this will overall affect the way these properties are handled going forward? Do you think that this is a good thing, or will it topple and fall?
Talk about something or someone you used to be judgmental about, much to your current regret.
Have you studied your family history? Have you discovered anything interesting? Anything you wish you hadn't?
Have you ever had someone knock on your door claiming to need help? Have you ever been in a situation where you had to, or where you wanted to but decided not to because of how it might look?
What are your religious/spiritual beliefs, if any? Were you raised with those beliefs? If not, what beliefs were you raised with?
Anti-nostalgia! What's something "everyone" in your generation loved that you never got into? Have you seen the light since, or do you still respond with apathy or even dislike?
Have you stayed friends with people you went to school with, outside of social media? Why or why not?
Do you follow true mystery books, shows or podcasts? Are there any cases you're particularly interested in? Any popular cases you have unpopular opinions about?
How heavily involved have you generally been in your fandoms? Have you lurked, have you been involved in major ways, has it depended on the fandom?
What's something that seemed innocent when you were young, but now that you're an adult it's inappropriate or creepy?
Do you believe that CBD oils work, that they're placebos, or something in between?
If you're fannish, are you a one fandom person, or do you love a variety of fandoms at a time? Or have you only ever been in one fandom?
What piece of media that has been panned by critics and audiences alike that you unabashedly love? Alternatively, is there something out there that has received tremendous amount of praise that you just don't like, or don't understand the hype for?
Have you ever used an Ouija board? Do you think you would?
Where is your dream vacation?
If you could see how the Universe began or how it ends, which would you choose? .
We have lots of fandom questions, so here's one for formerly fannish people: Do you ever miss being in a fandom? Why or why not?
If you've done family history, do you feel connected to any of the places or cultures your ancestors came from?
What's a genre of fiction that you didn't think you'd like, but found yourself liking after something changed your mind?
Do you have any dark headcanons for otherwise lighter canon universes? Or is there anything you think would be darker in real life, even if the universe isn't necessarily light?
If you're an avid book reader, what are some things you wish publishers would do (or not do) when marketing a book?
Do you like musicals? Operas? Ballets? Do you have any favorites, least favorites, unpopular opinions?
Have you ever known someone who got married after a short time? How did it work out?
What are some unpopular fandom opinions you hold, or held in past fandoms?
What piece of media that has been panned by critics and audiences alike that you unabashedly love? Alternatively, is there something out there that has received tremendous amount of praise that you just don't like, or don't understand the hype?
Do you believe in ghosts? Reincarnation? Out Of Body Experiences? Do you think there are interesting scientific explanations for any or all?
Is there a topic that you were incredibly ignorant about for a long time, whether completely oblivious to or had preconceived notions about, that you're more educated on now? Do you feel embarrassed or ashamed that it has taken you this long to be more knowledgeable about it?
With everything that's been going on with the world, what do you think are going to be permanent changes to our everyday lives even after whenever the pandemic ends? Do you think this is going to be for the positive or the negative?
Do you take part in any roleplaying games, or have you ever roleplayed? What was the format? Do you still roleplay, or is it very much a thing of the past? Have you ever done LARP?
Have you ever felt culture shock in your own country?
What is your stance on spoilers? Do you think after a certain period of time, media is fair game? What about spoilery discussion on platforms that don't allow for easy filtering, such as Facebook? Do you have any other opinions surrounding spoilers?
What are some things you loved as a kid no one else seems to remember (or at least talk about), much to your surprise?
If you're in fandom, do you prefer focusing on fanworks, meta, or do you like helpings of both?
How can we eradicate the current state of "cancel culture" without taking away the concept of people taking accountability of their wrongful/hurtful actions and behaviors?
If you're a teacher, has anything ever happened that completely changed how you saw a student?
Do you believe that parallel universes exist? If so, are they just moderated versions of our current realities, or entirely different worlds altogether?
If you could change one plot element about your favourite show/book/movie/whatever, what would it be?
What are your thoughts on social media influencers? Do you think that this is a passing fad or is this going to be the new wave of celebrity culture for Gen Z and future generations?
Which movie lines or song lyrics did you misunderstand, or miss the point of, for the longest time?
Talk about a character in fandom you feel was misused, underused, or conversely, overused. (Feel free to repeat this prompt for different characters!)
Do you have recurring dreams, and if so, have you ever wondered whether they might hold meaning?
With the possibility of there being a mission to Mars soon, what are your thoughts on the future of humanity traveling out to explore space? Do you believe that we'll eventually find a way to venture outside our solar system and go further into our galaxy? Do you think we'll ever find out what lies beyond the great beyond that is the vastness of space? Or will that just always remain an absolute mystery?
Have you ever confronted or run into a former bully? What happened?
Talk about some of your fandom headcanons.
ince social media is a constant presence in our lives now, what, in your opinion, has changed when it comes to our online activity and interactions with one another? What are some of the good and bad aspects of these changes and how does it affect us with our day-to-day lives?
Are you creative in your fandom? What do you create and why?
Do you binge read, take your sweet time, or somewhere in between?
What is the strangest thing that happened when you were in school or university?
We all know that the source material is often regarded as better than adaptations, however what is an adaptation that you think is better than its source material?
What are some truths you think everyone knows, but chooses to ignore?
If you could have any career in the world, what would it be? If it is your current one, why is it your dream?
What are your thoughts on the literary concept of "Death of the Author"? On a moral and ethical scale, do you believe it is truly possible to separate the art from the artist, especially when the artist in question is still alive and holds a great amount of influence with their work?
Do you like clowns, or find them scary? Why or why not? Did you ever have or go to a party with clowns?
Are you a binge-watcher or do you take your time watching a television show? Do you think binge-watching has fundamentally changed not just the way people view things, but also how shows are written and produced?
Family vloggers: is it completely harmless or gross exploitation of children that can sometimes lead to abuse, especially when it disregards their personal autonomy and right to privacy?
What is the strangest thing you've seen or experienced on a long drive or road trip?
What are some improvements that have occurred within the fandom community over the years? What are things that you wish would cease or that people would stop doing?
What mythical or fantastical being deserves a fictional redemption as much as werewolves and vampires?
If you could only read one book for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?
Social media platforms come and go, what is a social media website that you didn't think would last as long as it did? What is one that you're surprised ended quickly as it did? Is there a social media platform that you refuse to use no matter how popular it is?
Since vinyl records have become popularized again in recent years, what other things from the past do you think may make a resurgence into pop culture? What is something you hope never resurfaces?
Do you like going to museums? What do you like about them, and/or wish they would do differently? (Originally from Jennet's Salon Posts.)
Do you listen to material selected by an algorithm (like a Pandora playlist that starts with a particular artist and spreads out from there?) Or something like Spotify's daily lists, that pick things like music you've listened to recently? Do you listen to other sounds?
What shows or books do you feel had real potential, but ultimately flopped? What do you think happened?
Is there a social issue that you wished got more attention and awareness than it currently does?
We all have that thing we remember reading or watching, but can't remember the title or enough information to properly seek it out. What's yours? (Maybe someone will be able to fill in the blanks!)
"You can't go home again." Do you think this is true? Why or why not?
What is a subculture that you haven't dipped your toe in, but find absolutely fascinating?
What is a series finale most fans disliked, but that you liked - or the other way around?
Considering how far we've come technologically, and at such a rapid rate with the last couple of decades, what are some advancements do you think will come next, and what are you personally hoping to see?