Siren or Mermaid: Which Are You?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Siren or Mermaid: Which Are You?
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About This Quiz

Both sirens and mermaids are beautiful mythical female creatures that reside in and around the sea, in the ocean and near islands, but the similarities pretty much end there. A mermaid is a half woman and half fish, while a siren is a half woman and half bird. Both are known to be quite alluring to sailors and the like, but they have very different intentions when it came to the men they met on the sea. 

Mermaids are stunningly beautiful, but also very humble and kind. The only real problem they pose to sailors is that they would fall in love with them and not be able to stop thinking of them. Sirens are just a little bit different. They are also pretty gorgeous but would use their charm and their song to beguile hapless sailors into coming closer to dangerous areas in their boats, leading them to crash on the rocks and drown.

If you were to be one of these beguiling creatures, which one would it be? The helpful, sweet yet kind of unattainable mermaid or the bad girl personified siren? Take this quiz and find out, then maybe take a couple of swimming lessons. The whole half fish thing is not as easy as it looks. 

Are you good at swimming?
So good
I do pretty well.
I mean, I don't drown.
I can't swim.
Do you like to fly?
I am terrified of it.
Not so much.
It's fine.
I love it.
Are you a fan of Darryl Hannah?
She is awesome!
She is okay.
I can't stand her.
I have no idea who that is.

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If you're out with friends at a bar, and a guy hits on you, what do you do?
Listen politely
Listen, but not that politely
Ignore him
Tell him off loudly
Have you ever cheated on a guy?
I would never!
No, but I have come close.
Once, I felt super bad.
Sure, I have done it a lot.
Do you sing well?
I can't sing at all.
Not very well.
I think so.
I sing beautifully.

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What is your favorite Disney Movie?
"The Little Mermaid"
"Finding Nemo"
"The Lion King"
"Snow White"
Have you ever dated more than one guy at a time?
Umm. Gross. No.
No, that sounds complicated.
Once. Never again!
Sure, that is fun.
What sounds most fun to hang out at?
A quiet beach
A crowded beach
A lake
A rocky coastline

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What do you do at the beach?
Swim
Take a walk
Sunbathe
Flirt with guys
Do you ever lead guys on for fun?
No, that sounds really mean.
I might, but not on purpose.
Only if they deserve it.
Sure, all the time.
How hot are you?
Well, people say I am.
I have no idea really.
I think I am hot.
So hot it is ridiculous.

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Do you have a lot of charm?
I have no idea.
I don't think so.
I might.
Oh I sure do.
Do you wear a lot of makeup?
I don't wear any.
Hardly at all
Sure, all women do.
I wear tons.
Do you think starfish are cute?
So cute!
Sure, I guess so.
What do they look like?
Gross

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Would you try to help someone in trouble even if it meant a risk to yourself?
Of course, I would!
Probably
It depends on the situation.
No way.
Have you ever thought being a lifeguard would be fun?
I would love that job.
Sounds kind of stressful.
That sounds boring.
That sounds awful.
Have you ever wanted to be a witch?
No, I don't mess with that stuff.
Maybe a good witch.
Sure, I guess that would be cool.
Oh, I would love that.

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Do you have a bird feeder?
No, I never have thought of doing that.
No, but that might be cool.
Yes, I have one.
Yes, I have a whole bunch of them.
How do you meet guys you like?
I wait for them to approach me.
I flirt a little.
I flirt a lot.
I go up and ask them out.
Do you like tricking people?
Why would I want to do that?
I don't think so.
Well, maybe sometimes.
I love it.

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Are you dominant in bed?
That question makes me uncomfortable.
Not even a little bit
I have my moments.
Totally
How many one night stands have you had over your life?
None. That is nasty.
Just one, and I regretted it.
A few. Don't tell my mom.
Quite a few.
Have you ever wanted to take a cruise?
Yes!
I have thought of it.
Not so much.
Boring!

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Do you and your friends talk smack about people a lot?
We never do.
Sometimes.
Sure, it can be fun.
We do it all the time.
You just saw someone slip and fall, what do you do?
Go help!
Wait and make sure the person is okay.
Ignore it and walk past.
Laugh
How many close friends do you have?
3 or more
2
1
0

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What kind of guy turns you on?
Nerds
Alphas
Jocks
Meh, it depends on my mood.
Do you trust people you don't know?
Not particularly, I am pretty shy.
It takes me a while.
Not at all.
I don't trust anyone.
Are you married or do you want to be?
Yes!
No, but living with someone is fine.
Maybe someday.
Never!

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