QuizzesEntertainment,Movies & tvMAR 14, 2026

From The Truman Show To Gilmore Girls – Vote On 22 Decisions Made By The Main Characters

Armandas Lukoševičius and Erika Saikovskytė

Characters in films, TV shows, books, and other fiction are always bombarded with tough choices to make. These moments are necessary because they create conflict and force character development. However, many people think some of the choices these characters make are just ridiculous. So let’s see what you would do differently!

In this poll, you’ll vote on 22 scenarios from popular fiction and face the same choices that many characters found tough. See if you can come up with better solutions, and share them in the comments!

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#1 In Interstellar, Cooper decides to leave his children behind on a dying Earth to go on a space mission in the hopes of finding a better home for humanity. Due to some troubles the crew experiences later, Cooper misses his children growing up.

In Interstellar, Cooper decides to leave his children behind on a dying Earth to go on a space mission in the hopes of finding a better home for humanity. Due to some troubles the crew experiences later, Cooper misses his children growing up.

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Would you have gone on the mission?

#2 In Whiplash, Andrew wants to achieve greatness as a jazz drummer. He keeps returning to his abusive instructor, Terence, despite the constant psychological and physical attacks. Andrew sacrifices other relationships to become something greater through abuse.

In Whiplash, Andrew wants to achieve greatness as a jazz drummer. He keeps returning to his abusive instructor, Terence, despite the constant psychological and physical attacks. Andrew sacrifices other relationships to become something greater through abuse.

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2points

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Would you have done the same thing to achieve greatness in your field?

#3 In The Fault in Our Stars, Augustus meets Hazel in a cancer support group and decides to use his only “wish” from a cancer foundation to help her meet up with her favourite author.

In The Fault in Our Stars, Augustus meets Hazel in a cancer support group and decides to use his only “wish” from a cancer foundation to help her meet up with her favourite author.

Twentieth Century Fox

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If you were in Augustus’s shoes, would you use your only “wish” for someone else’s dream?

#4 In Titanic, Rose jumps out of the lifeboat that would have guaranteed her survival and goes back onto the sinking ship. She does it to stay with her new love interest. Later, this choice turned out to put both of their lives at risk.

In Titanic, Rose jumps out of the lifeboat that would have guaranteed her survival and goes back onto the sinking ship. She does it to stay with her new love interest. Later, this choice turned out to put both of their lives at risk.

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1point

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If you had to make that choice, what would you have done?

#5 In The Hunger Games, Katniss makes the tough decision to volunteer as a tribute after she finds out that her younger sister was chosen for the games. Not only does this action save her sister, but it also makes her a symbol of hope in the dystopian world.

In The Hunger Games, Katniss makes the tough decision to volunteer as a tribute after she finds out that her younger sister was chosen for the games. Not only does this action save her sister, but it also makes her a symbol of hope in the dystopian world.

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Would you have the gall to volunteer if you were in Katniss’s shoes?

#6 In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Joel finds out that his girlfriend used a new medical procedure to completely wipe him from her memories after an emotional fight they both had. He decides that the best thing to do is wipe her from his own memories, too.

In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Joel finds out that his girlfriend used a new medical procedure to completely wipe him from her memories after an emotional fight they both had. He decides that the best thing to do is wipe her from his own memories, too.

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1point

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Would you have done something differently?

#7 In Breaking Bad, Walter White refuses financial help from a wealthy colleague to help treat his cancer. His pride and resentment over key decisions that led him to a worse life than his colleague make him refuse the nice gesture.

In Breaking Bad, Walter White refuses financial help from a wealthy colleague to help treat his cancer. His pride and resentment over key decisions that led him to a worse life than his colleague make him refuse the nice gesture.

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.

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If you were in Walter’s shoes, would you have accepted the help?

#8 In Pulp Fiction, Vincent Vega is tasked with taking his boss’s wife out for a good time. Several people tell him that it might not be a good idea, because it didn’t end well for the last guy who did it. He still went with it, but the night got kind of crazy.

In Pulp Fiction, Vincent Vega is tasked with taking his boss’s wife out for a good time. Several people tell him that it might not be a good idea, because it didn’t end well for the last guy who did it. He still went with it, but the night got kind of crazy.

Miramax

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Would you have listened to the warnings?

#9 In No Country for Old Men, Llewelyn finds the grisly aftermath of a brutal fight. There’s a case full of money, and against his better judgment, he decides to take it with him, which kicks off a chain of bad luck in his life.

In No Country for Old Men, Llewelyn finds the grisly aftermath of a brutal fight. There’s a case full of money, and against his better judgment, he decides to take it with him, which kicks off a chain of bad luck in his life.

Paramount Pictures

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Would you have taken money from a crime scene if you were the first to find it?

#10 In Gilmore Girls, Rory decides to drop out of Yale after receiving harsh criticism from a newspaper mogul. He tells her she might not have what it takes to be a journalist.

In Gilmore Girls, Rory decides to drop out of Yale after receiving harsh criticism from a newspaper mogul. He tells her she might not have what it takes to be a journalist.

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Would you have also dropped out of a prestigious university because of criticism?

#11 In The Ring, Rachel decides to copy the mysterious tape and spread its curse further. She does this to protect herself and her son by extending the seven-day deadline. Unfortunately, it also spreads the curse to more people, including her ex.

In The Ring, Rachel decides to copy the mysterious tape and spread its curse further. She does this to protect herself and her son by extending the seven-day deadline. Unfortunately, it also spreads the curse to more people, including her ex.

DreamWorks Pictures

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Would you also copy the tape to survive the curse?

#12 In The Office, Andy leaves for a three-month boat trip to find himself and fulfill a lifelong dream of sailing, following his family’s financial ruin. He doesn’t inform the corporation, leaving his branch without a manager and his girlfriend without a partner.

In The Office, Andy leaves for a three-month boat trip to find himself and fulfill a lifelong dream of sailing, following his family’s financial ruin. He doesn’t inform the corporation, leaving his branch without a manager and his girlfriend without a partner.

Universal Pictures

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Would you also leave for this risky trip if it were your lifelong dream?

#13 In Avatar, Jake Sully forsakes his human side and joins the alien species to help them defend their home from human invasion. He rejects the exploitative nature of humanity and tries to live like an alien.

Twentieth Century Fox

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1point

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Would you support Jake Sully’s cause?

#14 In The Truman Show, the producer Christof created a live 24/7 reality TV show in which Truman lives in a fake world from birth, without knowing it. Christof did it to capitalize on viewers’ need for real, unscripted emotion, and argues that a safe, comfortable world is better for Truman than the dangers of the modern, chaotic world.

In The Truman Show, the producer Christof created a live 24/7 reality TV show in which Truman lives in a fake world from birth, without knowing it. Christof did it to capitalize on viewers’ need for real, unscripted emotion, and argues that a safe, comfortable world is better for Truman than the dangers of the modern, chaotic world.

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Would you be able to put a real person in a fake world for the sake of TV?

#15 In Pet Sematary, Louis buries his son in a cursed site after a fatal accident, knowing full well that it is dangerous, due to what happened to some pets that were buried there. Consumed by grief, he does it anyway, in the hopes of resurrecting his little boy.

In Pet Sematary, Louis buries his son in a cursed site after a fatal accident, knowing full well that it is dangerous, due to what happened to some pets that were buried there. Consumed by grief, he does it anyway, in the hopes of resurrecting his little boy.

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1point

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If you were in his shoes, would you have done the same thing?

#16 In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott falls for a girl named Ramona, but she tells him that he has to fight her 7 exes to win her heart. He fights them one by one, consumed by his fascination with Ramona.

In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott falls for a girl named Ramona, but she tells him that he has to fight her 7 exes to win her heart. He fights them one by one, consumed by his fascination with Ramona.

Universal Pictures

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Would you act the same way as Scott?

#17 In Prisoners, desperate father Keller takes matters into his own hands and traps a man he suspects of kidnapping his young daughter. He’s upset with the police for being too slow when his kid is missing and inflicts psychological and physical pain on the suspect.

In Prisoners, desperate father Keller takes matters into his own hands and traps a man he suspects of kidnapping his young daughter. He’s upset with the police for being too slow when his kid is missing and inflicts psychological and physical pain on the suspect.

Alcon Entertainment

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1point

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Would you do the same thing if your loved one were kidnapped?

#18 In The Silence of the Lambs, Clarice, an FBI trainee, talks to a psychologist-turned-cannibal because he is the only person with the psychological insights needed to catch another brutal criminal. The psychologist demands that Clarice share personal, intimate details of her life in exchange for his insights, and she does.

In The Silence of the Lambs, Clarice, an FBI trainee, talks to a psychologist-turned-cannibal because he is the only person with the psychological insights needed to catch another brutal criminal. The psychologist demands that Clarice share personal, intimate details of her life in exchange for his insights, and she does.

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Would you share details of your life with a crazy cannibal to catch another criminal?

#19 In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo makes a hasty decision to drink poison when he finds his lover, Juliet, sleeping in a tomb, believing she’s gone. This decision leads to Juliet waking up and taking her own life as well.

In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo makes a hasty decision to drink poison when he finds his lover, Juliet, sleeping in a tomb, believing she’s gone. This decision leads to Juliet waking up and taking her own life as well.

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If you were in Romeo’s shoes, would you have acted so hastily?

#20 In Ex Machina, Caleb trusts an AI robot more than his own boss, after establishing a connection between himself and the advanced AI. He ends up causing major trouble.

In Ex Machina, Caleb trusts an AI robot more than his own boss, after establishing a connection between himself and the advanced AI. He ends up causing major trouble.

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#1 In Interstellar, Cooper decides to leave his children behind on a dying Earth to go on a space mission in the hopes of finding a better home for humanity. Due to some troubles the crew experiences later, Cooper misses his children growing up.

Poll Question

Would you have gone on the mission?

#2 In Whiplash, Andrew wants to achieve greatness as a jazz drummer. He keeps returning to his abusive instructor, Terence, despite the constant psychological and physical attacks. Andrew sacrifices other relationships to become something greater through abuse.

Poll Question

Would you have done the same thing to achieve greatness in your field?

#3 In The Fault in Our Stars, Augustus meets Hazel in a cancer support group and decides to use his only “wish” from a cancer foundation to help her meet up with her favourite author.

Poll Question

If you were in Augustus’s shoes, would you use your only “wish” for someone else’s dream?

#4 In Titanic, Rose jumps out of the lifeboat that would have guaranteed her survival and goes back onto the sinking ship. She does it to stay with her new love interest. Later, this choice turned out to put both of their lives at risk.

Poll Question

If you had to make that choice, what would you have done?

#5 In The Hunger Games, Katniss makes the tough decision to volunteer as a tribute after she finds out that her younger sister was chosen for the games. Not only does this action save her sister, but it also makes her a symbol of hope in the dystopian world.

Poll Question

Would you have the gall to volunteer if you were in Katniss’s shoes?

#6 In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Joel finds out that his girlfriend used a new medical procedure to completely wipe him from her memories after an emotional fight they both had. He decides that the best thing to do is wipe her from his own memories, too.

Poll Question

Would you have done something differently?

#7 In Breaking Bad, Walter White refuses financial help from a wealthy colleague to help treat his cancer. His pride and resentment over key decisions that led him to a worse life than his colleague make him refuse the nice gesture.

Poll Question

If you were in Walter’s shoes, would you have accepted the help?

#8 In Pulp Fiction, Vincent Vega is tasked with taking his boss’s wife out for a good time. Several people tell him that it might not be a good idea, because it didn’t end well for the last guy who did it. He still went with it, but the night got kind of crazy.

Poll Question

Would you have listened to the warnings?

#9 In No Country for Old Men, Llewelyn finds the grisly aftermath of a brutal fight. There’s a case full of money, and against his better judgment, he decides to take it with him, which kicks off a chain of bad luck in his life.

Poll Question

Would you have taken money from a crime scene if you were the first to find it?

#10 In Gilmore Girls, Rory decides to drop out of Yale after receiving harsh criticism from a newspaper mogul. He tells her she might not have what it takes to be a journalist.

Poll Question

Would you have also dropped out of a prestigious university because of criticism?

#11 In The Ring, Rachel decides to copy the mysterious tape and spread its curse further. She does this to protect herself and her son by extending the seven-day deadline. Unfortunately, it also spreads the curse to more people, including her ex.

Poll Question

Would you also copy the tape to survive the curse?

#12 In The Office, Andy leaves for a three-month boat trip to find himself and fulfill a lifelong dream of sailing, following his family’s financial ruin. He doesn’t inform the corporation, leaving his branch without a manager and his girlfriend without a partner.

Poll Question

Would you also leave for this risky trip if it were your lifelong dream?

#13 In Avatar, Jake Sully forsakes his human side and joins the alien species to help them defend their home from human invasion. He rejects the exploitative nature of humanity and tries to live like an alien.

Poll Question

Would you support Jake Sully’s cause?

Poll Question

Would you be able to put a real person in a fake world for the sake of TV?

#15 In Pet Sematary, Louis buries his son in a cursed site after a fatal accident, knowing full well that it is dangerous, due to what happened to some pets that were buried there. Consumed by grief, he does it anyway, in the hopes of resurrecting his little boy.

Poll Question

If you were in his shoes, would you have done the same thing?

#16 In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scott falls for a girl named Ramona, but she tells him that he has to fight her 7 exes to win her heart. He fights them one by one, consumed by his fascination with Ramona.

Poll Question

Would you act the same way as Scott?

#17 In Prisoners, desperate father Keller takes matters into his own hands and traps a man he suspects of kidnapping his young daughter. He’s upset with the police for being too slow when his kid is missing and inflicts psychological and physical pain on the suspect.

Poll Question

Would you do the same thing if your loved one were kidnapped?

Poll Question

Would you share details of your life with a crazy cannibal to catch another criminal?

#19 In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo makes a hasty decision to drink poison when he finds his lover, Juliet, sleeping in a tomb, believing she’s gone. This decision leads to Juliet waking up and taking her own life as well.

Poll Question

If you were in Romeo’s shoes, would you have acted so hastily?

#20 In Ex Machina, Caleb trusts an AI robot more than his own boss, after establishing a connection between himself and the advanced AI. He ends up causing major trouble.

Poll Question

Would you ever trust an AI more than another human being?

Poll Question

Would you have gone on the mission?

Poll Question

Would you have done the same thing to achieve greatness in your field?

Poll Question

If you were in Augustus’s shoes, would you use your only “wish” for someone else’s dream?

Poll Question

If you had to make that choice, what would you have done?

Poll Question

Would you have the gall to volunteer if you were in Katniss’s shoes?

Poll Question

Would you have done something differently?

Poll Question

If you were in Walter’s shoes, would you have accepted the help?

Poll Question

Would you have listened to the warnings?

Poll Question

Would you have taken money from a crime scene if you were the first to find it?

Poll Question

Would you have also dropped out of a prestigious university because of criticism?

Poll Question

Would you also copy the tape to survive the curse?