Which David Bowie Should Be Your Valentine’s Date?

By: Raj Chander
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which David Bowie Should Be Your Valentine’s Date?
Image: Henson Associates, Inc. / Lucasfilm Ltd.

About This Quiz

"And the stars look very different today..."

For David Bowie, one of the most iconic and complex musical figures of the 20th century, being different was a part of life. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Bowie was not only a musician - he dabbled in acting, painting, fashion, and other creative fields.

It wasn't merely his pursuit of art that made him a multifaceted person. Bowie quite literally reinvented himself several times, often marking the start of a new era in his music or a change in his personal feelings on love and sexuality. After a late 70s falling out with manager Tony Defries related to improper management of his money, Bowie was particularly aware of the financial impact of changing his identity.

As a practitioner in multiple creative disciplines, Bowie was able to reinforce his new identities through visual and musical mediums, making them particularly potent. At his height, he was known as much for his art as his outlandish costumes, hairstyles, and stage behavior.

But the real question, of course, is which Bowie you would date. Would you rather take an interstellar cruise with Ziggy Stardust, or do you want to reform the government after a Valentine's Day bender with the Thin White Duke? Get through this quiz to find out!

How do you let loose and relax?
Having a few pints with my friends.
Going nuts at a club or party!
Enjoying myself with a few close friends.
Exerting power over my subjects.

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What's your ideal form of government?
Democracy.
Monarchy.
Communism.
Republicanism.

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What kind of musician are you most likely to date on Valentine's Day?
An authoritative frontman who controls the group.
A quiet singer/songwriter still trying to find their musical identity.
A hard-partying rocker who loves to have fun.
A buttoned-up classical artist with an appreciation for the finer things.

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What's your favorite romantic movie?
The Princess Bride.
Maleficent.
You've Got Mail.
Sid & Nancy.

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Do aliens exist?
If they do, I hope they're more interesting than humans.
It's possible, but I've never seen them.
Yes - I am fascinated by them and would love to date one!
I'm more concerned about illegal aliens than extraterrestrials.

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Which celebrity do you admire most?
John Lennon.
Josef Stalin.
Prince William.
Elton John.

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What's most important to you in a Valentine?
A fun-loving spirit.
An air of regality.
Support and generosity.
Obedience. and loyalty.

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Which love poem is your favorite?
Love and Death by Lord Byron.
True Lust by Peter Payack.
Love and Sorrow by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare.

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How is your relationship with your parents?
Pretty good - I had a very normal childhood.
Cold and authoritative, they brought me up to respect discipline over everything.
Great - they were loving and taught me to express my creativity.
Decent, I suppose, but I've achieved more than they ever could.

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What's your opinion on mythological creatures?
They might exist, but humans are the greater threat to order and civilization.
They are interesting, but I don't think about them much.
I love them - I'm constantly researching Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and Yetis.
They are probably boring and slow-witted, much like humans.

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Which female celebrity would you like to be your Valentine?
Lady Gaga.
Heidi Klum.
Princess Diana.
Megan Fox.

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What's your favorite style of music?
Classical.
Blues.
Opera.
Electric dance.

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What is your purpose on Earth?
To obtain and keep power.
To keep those below you in order.
To find someone really important and help them carry out their mission.
To make great music.

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Are you going to hook up with your Valentine's Day date?
I hope so.
Probably not unless we have really intense chemistry and see things the same way.
Maybe, if I feel like it and they don't bore me.
Most likely.

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How do you think you will die?
Assassinated for having too much power.
Old age.
Defending the person I love from the people who turned on them.
With all of my family and subjects at my side.

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What is your ideal relationship with your Valentine?
A loyal partner who supports me in chasing my dreams.
Someone who I can have as much fun as possible with, for as long as it's meant to be.
Someone regal who can help me obtain power and respect.
A person with similar world views who likes to have fun.

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How did you get along with others at school?
I was a leader in elementary school, I typically told other kids what to do.
Pretty well - I had a good amount of friends and was generally well-liked.
I had few friends, but I respected and always obeyed authority.
Everyone loved me: I was the fun-loving party animal.

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How do you form serious romantic relationships?
Finding the person I have the best vibe with.
Few people are interesting enough for me to be attracted, but I strongly pursue those I'm interested in.
Usually I meet them through friends.
Arrangements by family or trusted friends.

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What are you wearing for your Valentine's Day date?
My best shirt and pants.
Something unusual and creative, with lots of flair.
A more conservative, traditional outfit.
Royal garb with a bit of modern style.

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What's your favorite type of party?
A formal banquet.
A house party.
A regal dance or ball.
A raging nightclub.

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What are you drinking on your Valentine's Day date?
Whiskey shots.
Cognac.
Wine.
Beer.

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Which would be your ideal car to pick up your valentine?
A Volkswagen.
A classic 1960s muscle car.
A Ferrari.
A Bentley.

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Which date activity would you choose for Valentine's Day?
Drinks and dinner.
Putting my date to a test to see how they respond.
Going to a political rally.
Partying as hard as possible.

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Which instrument do you play or want to learn?
Harp.
Violin.
Guitar.
Drums.

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How do you feel about uniforms?
I can't stand them - people should wear whatever they feel like.
They're okay sometimes.
They are an important part of an orderly culture.
They are important because they show people their standing in society.

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What's your ideal city to live in?
Berlin.
Ibiza.
London.
New York.

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What do you think about outer space?
If I can't rule it, I don't really care about it.
It's interesting, but I don't think about it much in my day-to-day life.
We need to worry about correcting improper behavior on Earth first.
It's the future of humanity! We'll all be living there in another few decades.

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How are you wearing your hair on Valentine's Day?
As wildly as possible!
Elegant and distinguished.
Fancy in a way that conveys my status.
Slightly more nicely than I would usually do it.

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Which famous romance writer do you most identify with?
Jane Austen.
Nora Roberts.
Rumi.
Vladimir Nabokov.

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What's your ideal home?
A contemporary bunker.
A spaceship.
A nice mansion.
An elaborate castle.

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