Take The 2-Minute Quiz To See Which Of These Strong Women You'd Impress
- by Lucas Wesley
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Never forget the words Lou Reed, as sung through Nico: “She builds you up just to put you down; what a clown! ‘Cause everybody knows—she’s a femme fatale.” Granted, there’s a whole lot more to the traditional Hollywood “vamp” than doing whatever she pleases. Most “bad girls” take things much further that that, taking otherwise powerful men, or in some cases women, and destroying them for pleasure.
Of course, the whole point of a “bad girl” is that most men wouldn’t necessarily mind putting up with one. It’s not like they have a death wish, but leave out any murderous instincts and focus on a femme fatale’s mysterious nature, and it’s easy to understand what a potential suitor could find attractive. It doesn’t hurt that most “bad girls” from TV and film also happen to be gorgeous in the traditional sense, a fact they almost all use when bringing suitors to their doom.
Everyone is attracted to different types of women, but the thing about a true “bad girl” is that she’ll find out what you like and use it against you no matter what it is. With that in mind, it might feel a little dangerous tell them exactly what they need to know through this quiz, but on the other hand, you could be the guy to finally calm them down. Take our quick 2-minute quiz and find out which of these classic bad girls you could tame.
Are you a hero or villain?
By and large, fictional “bad girls” exist to distract the protagonist from their goals. That said, if a guy’s already a true villain, she might actually stick around for more than just your downfall. Are you going to try and make her good, or are you happier with her bad?
Who is your favorite female villain?
Most female super villains are too busy taking over the world, or blowing it up, or whatever it is they do to earn their title to bother with everyday normal guys. Of course, that’s how the ones who challenge male superheroes spend their whole day. Which one is your favorite?
Where would you rather go on a date?
Chances are a true “bad girl” isn’t going to let you take her out on a nice dinner date. These ladies are typically more inclined for a night of pure mystery, which may or may not end well for you. If you could choose, though, where would you go?
What style clothing do you prefer?
Needing to blend into the night and sneak away without notice, most “bad girls” wear all black, or at least close to it. Unless of course they’re trying to attract someone who likes bright colors, in which case they’ll make it work. Would they have to change for you?
What’s your favorite kind of music?
When thinking about “bad girls,” the only music that comes to mind is smooth, ethereal jazz. Granted, not everyone vibes to that in the real world, so she might have to modify her tactics to your interests. What music should she play to get your attention?
What hair color do you like most?
Like any good master of disguise, the average bad girl can brilliantly change her image at the drop of a hat. This skill can be utilized to cause havoc or simply snare a new man with particular tastes. What type of wig might she wear to get you?
How long is the ideal relationship?
The ideal length of a relationship varies from person to person, with some wanting quick flings and others thinking lifelong love is the only kind that’s worth it. Bad girls are typically of the first variety, but some of them are in it for the long con. What about you?
Who is your favorite Bond girl?
Based on the life of a man who battled more bad girls than any other, for every dangerous woman in the world, there’s another one who will stick by your side. Who would you want watching your back when a dangerous woman came after you?
What type of car do you prefer?
Bad girls are often attracted to wealth and fortune, and nothing presents this picture to the world faster than a sweet ride. Then again, when one of these women has her sights on you, she’s not going to change her mind because of your wheels, so what do you drive?
Who is your favorite female superhero?
If there’s an opposite to a bad girl, it’s a female superhero. Rather than prey on men or women’s weakness, these virtuous ladies do everything in their considerable power to protect all of humanity from the forces of evil. Which one of them do you like the most?
How often do you party?
In all honesty, most men are probably susceptible to the allure of a bad girl even when they’re stone sober. That said, a little bit of liquid persuasion could make the process even faster. It’ll be borderline impossible to calm her down if you’re always sauced, too.
What's the best relationship?
Theoretically, being married or in a relationship should make a man off limits to a bad girl’s charms. Then again, very few of them would respect this institution, and some would even take it as a challenge. Does your bad girl need to get past a wife or girlfriend?
Where would you rather live?
Nothing can get someone to settle down like routine normalcy, and even a TV bad girl could turn into a respectable person with a decent roof over their heads. On the other hand, if you can’t provide that, you can’t blame her for pursuing danger instincts to keep herself alive.
What’s the most important thing in your life?
To a truly jealous type, which many “bad girls” are, the only way they would ever date you is if you immediately admit they’re the most important person in your life. Of course, you could be the sort of person who genuinely puts that effort into every romance you enter.
Who is your favorite fictional spy?
If you want to survivor the wiles of a mischievous “bad girl,” you’re going to need to learn from the best. Just about every secret agent man has withstood one or two of them, so any of these spy’s work would be a good primer. Which one will you study?
Do you like animals?
Not even a heartless bad girl can resist the lure of an adorable animal. Even someone prone to violence could immediately calm down when handed an adorable puppy. Well, most of the time anyway. Some people might prefer getting riled up by growling at a pit bull.
What’s your favorite James Bond movie?
All right, so all those other movie spies are awesome in their own right, but let’s face it—the most successful is definitely 007. James Bond has turned more bad girls good than most other spies combined, often using their own ingenuity against them. What was your favorite example?
How important is it to give to charity?
Being generally villainous people, few bad girls have any interest in charity…except for the fact big fancy galas are a great place to attract play. People giving money to charity obviously have a lot of it, and that tends to catch a gal’s interest. Is that why she noticed you?
Are kids an important part of your life?
Not all women are interested in a guy who already has kids. Luckily, or maybe unluckily, bad girls don’t seem to mind. Of course, this is only because they can use a man’s kids against him. Could they use yours against you?
What time of day are you at your best?
For the most part, bad girls tend to strike in the darkness of night. That said, if they need to wake up early to lure you in, it wouldn’t be that big a deal. Is it going to be business as usual, or do you have a different schedule?
How socially active are you?
It may go against the usual laws of the bro code, but hopefully you have a few good friends who could save you from falling into the arms of a bad girl. Even if they can’t stop you, at least your buddies will know something’s amiss should you disappear.
Do you like playing video games?
While video games have been considered a mostly male activity for many years, bad girls were ahead of the curb in being some of the first women to start playing them. Real or fictional, they just can’t resist the temptation to destroy things. Can you?
Has peer pressure ever gotten the best of you?
Okay, so alcohol probably isn’t that helpful when it comes to fending off a bad girl, but most guys out there should be able to handle their liquor. Maintaining your inhibitions after doing a more serious drug is borderline impossible, though. Could this be your downfall?
How do you feel about positive attention?
For many men, all a women needs to do to get catch his interest is give him a little bit of positive feedback. Of course, even this doesn’t always work, as some insecure people don’t respond to it all that well. Could a bad girl shower you with attention?
Who is your favorite fictional cop?
Hopefully, no mere “bad girl” is going to do something so extreme that it’ll place both you behind bars solely through association to her. Some of the ladies on TV get into some serious stuff, though, so you might end up meeting one of these cops while dating.
Are you a risk taker?
It should go without saying that getting involved with bad girls in any way is risky business in and of itself. These women are not to be messed with, despite how alluring their particular danger may be. Will this dissuade you from approaching one, or will you ignore this advice?
How should the worst criminals be punished?
Quite frankly, most bad girls are far from the worst criminals in history. Sure, they might get a little wild, but they aren’t exactly evil. That goes before or after you try and calm her down. Some scofflaws out there are unforgivable, though, so what should happen to them?
Have you been the dumper or the dumpee?
Strong, independent women often find themselves in interesting relationships. They don't tend to take a lot of nonsense though, from whomever they're with. So, have you been on the receiving end of the boot?
How do you relax after a tough day?
After dealing with a bad girl, the first thing a guy’s going to want to do is take a deep breath. Of course, the deepest breaths are attained only in the most relaxing of circumstances, so maybe you’ll take yours while doing one of these activities. Which is your favorite?
Which female video game character is your favorite?
For the most part, the women who appear in video games aren’t exactly bad girls, but they do need to show a bit of that dangerous instinct to save the day. A familiarity with female heroines also makes it easier to show a bad girl how to be good.
What’s your favorite movie monster?
Technically, most bad girls are just plain old women with a penchant for mischief. However, some of the best have also been monsters of the literal variety. In fact, at one point in Hollywood history “sexual vampire” was an acceptable substitute for villainous women. Does that sound better to you?
What type of movie is your favorite?
Such is the ubiquity of the bad girl trope that they have appeared in virtually every genre of film there is. Spy films and action flicks might be the most common, but they’re antics are also prone to comedy, and romance is just a given. What’s your favorite type?
Have you ever done time?
They may not all be criminals, but most true bad girls have probably don’t something or other to land them on the wrong side of the law. Of course, such is the nature of their cunning that they’ll probably talk their way out of it. Could you do the same?
Who takes charge in your relationships?
Outdated gender roles long suggested men should take charge during a relationship. In the modern era, though, that’s practically irrelevant, with women equally dominant in matters of romance. Assertive ladies didn’t even need to wait for times to change to take control. Could a bad girl take control of you?
Do you consider yourself smart?
Truth be told, few real “bad girls” care all that much about a fella’s brainpower. Cunning, maybe, and certainly creative, but intelligence alone won’t help all that much. It could even play against you, giving you the false belief you could change her wild ways with your mind.
Who is your favorite male superhero?
While most men would probably prefer a female superhero save them, a male superhero would do in a pinch. The only catch is that they might fall for a bad girl as well, leaving you both in trouble. Even if that happened, who would you want it to be?
What are you most afraid of?
To some men, the idea of calming down a dangerous woman in any circumstances can be terrifying enough. If you plan on winning over a bad girl, though, you’ll need to be pretty fearless in this regard. Unfortunately, almost no one is truly without worry.
Which of the following describes your romantic type?
In many respects, simply taking a quiz about which “bad girl” you might start a relationship with already starts to answer this question. Obviously, you don’t care for the goody too-shoes types, but there’s no shortage of personality types that will make a girl can go bad.
How quickly can you forgive and forget?
Hopefully, even men who get fooled by a bad girl once will be smart enough not to let it again. Of course, these women are capable to get men to do almost anything, so something as simple as forgiveness shouldn’t be a problem. Could they get yours?
Do you think you could tame a bad girl?
While every question on this list will help us decide which fictional bad girl you should date, there’s ultimately no guarantee you’ll actually be able to tame her wild ways. More importantly, these bad girls may not want to calm down, and trying to change her would ruin your chances.
