Can We Guess If You're the Big Spoon or the Little Spoon?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can We Guess If You're the Big Spoon or the Little Spoon?
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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. 

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!

Couple cuddling bed
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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?
Warm and toasty
I like a cold room.
Half and half
Depends on the day
Spooning couple wake up
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Are you a fan of full-on backpack-style tight spooning or do you like a little space?
I like it really tight.
I need my space!
I can get in close, sure.
Sometimes closeness is nice, sometimes not.
Cuddle Dog
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If you go to someone's house and they have a dog, do you need to cuddle with it?
I must!
Meh
I'd rather play with it.
Cats only

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Couple Kissing at lunch
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When you're out and about, are public displays of affection ever acceptable?
I'm OK with that sometimes!
Nah
You better believe it.
Depends on where we are, I guess.
Woman day-dreaming in bed
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What's the ideal bed for you?
A California King
A hammock
A waterbed
I fall asleep on the couch a lot.
Watch tv and eat pizza in bed
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Do you watch a lot of TV in bed?
Sometimes
I don't have a TV in my bedroom.
On weekends, I guess.
I'll watch videos on my phone.

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Couple spooning in bed
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Is spooning still worth it on a hot night?
Always
I've got A/C, so sure.
Not really
How hot are we talking?
eating in bed
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Is there ever an appropriate time to eat crackers in bed?
Nooo!
Any time you like!
I guess if you dig crackers.
That's too many crumbs right there.
Woman in bed with teddy bear
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Do you currently own any stuffed animals?
You bet I do!
No, I'm an adult.
I haven't had any in a long time.
I have a bobblehead.

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Couple bath
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Would you ever consider taking a bath with someone else?
Of course!
Baths are for bathing!
Shower? Yes!
I'd rather hot tub.
Woman sleep under sheets
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What's the best material for sheets anyway?
Silk
I dunno, what do they make sheets out of normally?
Egyptian cotton
Ever tried bamboo? It's nice.
Gay Couple Spooning
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Does spooning always have to be a sexual thing?
Of course not
Only when it is
I think so.
Sometimes it's just a space thing.

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Woman pillows bed
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It's hard to get comfy without a pillow. How many do you use?
A ton!
Just one
I have two.
I use a big body pillow.
Couple Sleep
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Do you need absolute silence when you sleep?
I'd prefer silence.
Doesn't matter to me
It doesn't need to be totally silent, but quiet is good.
I need some white noise in the background.
Greet Friends
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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.
No thanks!
Sure!
I don't think I do that ever.

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Spooning
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How long is too long to spoon?
No such thing as too long
Just until you get uncomfortable
A few hours, I guess.
I've never really set a timer.
Spooning pregnant couple
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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?
A hoodie
A robe
Just some sweats
I'm most comfortable in jeans and a T-shirt.
Female gay couple
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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
I try to be supportive.
It's a 50/50 split.

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Cuddle watch tv
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Are you down with snuggling during everyday activities when you're awake, like watching TV?
I love it!
I'd rather not.
As long as I'm comfortable
Only sometimes
Spooning couple
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We all know what spooning is, but what's the best synonym for it?
Snuggling
Canoodling
Cuddling
Basking in the afterglow!
Couple Snuggle Sleep
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Do you need to snuggle up with your partner every single time you go to sleep?
Yes!
Nope
Just sometimes
You can't do everything every time, can you?

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Couple cuddling sleep
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Do you have to ask for some cuddle time or do you make it known in other ways?
I try to drop hints.
I'll just start doing it.
Just say what you want, I always say.
Nah, it's a given.
Spooning sleep
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Can you sleep through the night all spooned up?
It's the best way to sleep.
Ugh, no.
I don't usually.
Never tried
Couple spooning on couch
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So what's the best place to get close and comfy with someone?
In bed!
On the couch
Wherever
Sometimes I'll toss a blanket down on the floor. It's like camping!

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Couple spooning and stretching
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When you're locked in spoon position with someone else. Where's your arm?
Under me
Under them
Above my head
My arm goes where it needs to go.
Older Couple Spooning
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What's going to turn you off being that close to someone else?
Farting
Things get too sweaty
Numb arm
It's just gone on long enough.
Couple cuddle couch
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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.
Nah
I think so.
It probably makes it better.

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Couple cuddle couch
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Have you tried being both big spoon and little spoon?
Yes, but I didn't like the change.
Not in a while
Never
Yep!
Couple cuddling on couch
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What do you get out of being that close with someone?
It makes me feel safe.
Not a ton, really
I like the intimacy.
Depends on the situation
Couple eat tacos
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Spooning or free tacos?
Spooning
Who made these tacos?
Tacos
Depends on how many tacos I get

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