Can We Guess If You're the Big Spoon or the Little Spoon?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
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About This Quiz
Slang is hard to pin down sometimes, so it's likely no one is ever going to tell you where the terms "big spoon" and "little spoon" first came into common usage. Even spooning in reference to some kind of cuddling or snuggling is hard to pin down, because it comes from such an obvious source. People fit together like spoons, who could have been the first to notice that? Probably not even worth thinking about, especially since it's a lot more fun to just actually do some spooning yourself. What's not to like about it? You feel safe, warm, secure and loved. That's good times right there. But as with all things in love that require a partnership, from driving a car or being the passenger to sleeping on the left side of the bed or the right, you need to decide where you fit in the equation.Â
Are you going to be the big spoon or are you going to be the little spoon? Does it even matter, or is it the only thing that matters? We bet we can guess where you stand on the matter or, more specifically, where you snuggle on the matter. Grab a pillow and take the quiz!
START QUIZ
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When you're curling up in bed for the night alone do you want to be nice and cool or warm and toasty?
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Are you a fan of full-on backpack-style tight spooning or do you like a little space?
I can get in close, sure.
Sometimes closeness is nice, sometimes not.
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If you go to someone's house and they have a dog, do you need to cuddle with it?
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When you're out and about, are public displays of affection ever acceptable?
I'm OK with that sometimes!
Depends on where we are, I guess.
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What's the ideal bed for you?
I fall asleep on the couch a lot.
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Do you watch a lot of TV in bed?
I don't have a TV in my bedroom.
I'll watch videos on my phone.
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Is spooning still worth it on a hot night?
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Is there ever an appropriate time to eat crackers in bed?
I guess if you dig crackers.
That's too many crumbs right there.
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Do you currently own any stuffed animals?
I haven't had any in a long time.
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Would you ever consider taking a bath with someone else?
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What's the best material for sheets anyway?
I dunno, what do they make sheets out of normally?
Ever tried bamboo? It's nice.
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Does spooning always have to be a sexual thing?
Sometimes it's just a space thing.
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It's hard to get comfy without a pillow. How many do you use?
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Do you need absolute silence when you sleep?
It doesn't need to be totally silent, but quiet is good.
I need some white noise in the background.
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Are you the kind of person who'd kiss a friend hello?
I'd be OK with them kissing me, but I don't usually initiate.
I don't think I do that ever.
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How long is too long to spoon?
No such thing as too long
Just until you get uncomfortable
I've never really set a timer.
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If you can't snuggle with someone, you can at least dress to relax. What's your comfort clothing item of choice?
I'm most comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt.
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Do you tend to be the more supportive half of a relationship or do you need someone backing you up?
I need someone to support me.
Really depends on the relationship
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Are you down with snuggling during everyday activities when you're awake, like watching TV?
As long as I'm comfortable
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We all know what spooning is, but what's the best synonym for it?
Basking in the afterglow!
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Do you need to snuggle up with your partner every single time you go to sleep?
You can't do everything every time, can you?
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Do you have to ask for some cuddle time or do you make it known in other ways?
I'll just start doing it.
Just say what you want, I always say.
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Can you sleep through the night all spooned up?
It's the best way to sleep.
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So what's the best place to get close and comfy with someone?
Sometimes I'll toss a blanket down on the floor. It's like camping!
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When you're locked in spoon position with someone else. Where's your arm?
My arm goes where it needs to go.
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What's going to turn you off being that close to someone else?
It's just gone on long enough.
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Do you need to be in a romantic relationship to cuddle up with someone?
Well, you wouldn't want to do it with a stranger.
It probably makes it better.
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Have you tried being both big spoon and little spoon?
Yes, but I didn't like the change.
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What do you get out of being that close with someone?
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Spooning or free tacos?
Depends on how many tacos I get
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