Which Character from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Are You?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
7 min
Which Character from "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Are You?
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Are you a man of constant sorrow? Have you seen trouble all your days? Let's head back to the Depression which zany figure in the Coen brothers' "O Brother, Where Art You?" you are.
Would you say that you're obsessed with your looks?
I suppose I am, especially when it comes to my hair.
I try to keep up appearances, but I'm not obsessed.
I don't think about my looks at all.
I don't worry too much about my looks. My charm draws people in.
Are you "bona fide?"
I'm successful, in my own way.
I don't even know what that means.
I'm working on it, but I'm not there yet.
I'm 100% bona fide.
How would you describe your love life?
Things are really starting to look up.
I don't have much of a love life at this point.
I'm going through a rough patch, but I'll come through it.
I'm too busy with other things for that.

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How good of a singing voice do you have?
It shocks people how good my voice is.
I can hold a tune fairly well.
I'm not much of a singer.
I'd be a good backup vocalist.
Do you use hair products?
I use hair products fairly often.
It's pretty rare, but I will use them once in a while for a special occasion.
I never use hair products.
Every day. I don't know what to do without my "Dapper Dan."
How good are you at motivating others?
I've been known to influence people pretty regularly.
I can rile up the troops with the best of them.
This would not be a strong quality for me.
I'm more likely to be motivated by someone else.

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Are you more of a leader or a follower?
I'm definitely more of a leader: I find that others will follow me into any situation.
I'm a total follower: I can be talked into things that are actually not in my best interest.
I do tend to do more following than leading.
I'm definitely more independent, but I'm not sure I'd go so far as being a leader.
How much trouble have you been in?
I suppose I cause more trouble than I get into.
My offenses have been pretty minor in life.
I always seem to get dragged into other people's troubles.
I've seen trouble all my days.
Which is most in line with your dreams?
I'd like to open my own restaurant.
I'd like to live on a farm.
I'd like to reconcile with my true love.
I'd like to strike it rich.

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How likely are you to talk about your past?
I talk about it all the time. I've lead an interesting life.
I bring it up occasionally, but only when it relates to what's happening in the moment.
I rarely talk about my past.
I never bring it up. I'm more of a mystery to those around me.
How important is it for you to be true to your kin?
It's a pretty big motivator, especially the land where we come from.
That motivates me at a fundamental level.
I could honestly care less about my kin.
I'm more motivated by my significant other than by family.
How poorly would you say you've been treated by your kin?
I suppose they might say that I'm the one who has treated them poorly.
My family has treated me fine, but my significant other is another story.
I have no issues with my kin.
They've definitely done me wrong.

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Where would you most like to live?
Wherever my true love is.
In the West.
On the family farm.
In the South.
How important is it for you to own land?
I already own land.
You ain't no kind of man if you ain't got land.
It's not that important to me.
Only if it proves to my love that I'm bona fide.
How likely are you to be taken by a con man?
Sadly, it is very likely. I'm pretty gullible.
It happens to me more often than I'd like.
It's pretty unlikely, but I have run a few cons in my life.
I'm much more likely to be the one doing the conning, opposed to being taken by a con man.

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How strong is your eyesight?
I have vision like a hawk.
My eyesight is pretty good.
I don't see very well, but I make up for it with my other senses.
I have decent eyesight.
How likely are you to be drawn in by the Siren's song?
I'm hopeless when it comes to them.
Women do tend to make me lose my good senses.
It will have no effect on me.
I will get drawn in like a moth to a flame.
Would you be considered a smooth talker?
I can be as smooth as butter when I want something.
I do have the ability to convince people to do things.
I'm not all that great at talking.
I'm about at far from smooth as you can get.

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How simply do you live your life?
My life is very complex and filled with difficulties.
I prefer for things to be simple, but they always end up being very complicated.
I keep things very simple. It doesn't take much to make me happy.
I suppose I'm somewhere in the middle of complex and simple.
Do you have any physical disabilities?
Yes, I have a major physical disability.
I have a minor physical disability, but it's not that bad.
I'm not the healthiest person, but I wouldn't say I have any disabilities.
I don't have any physical disabilities. I'm as fit as a fiddle.
How appealing is going on a treasure hunt for you?
Sounds like fun. When do we leave?
That would be very appealing to me. I'm already starting to spend the money in my mind.
It's not that appealing, unless the treasure is love.
Only if I'm pretty sure there is actually some treasure.

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Would you consider yourself to be a praying person?
Honestly, only when times get really hard.
I say my prayers very regularly.
I'm not spiritual at all.
I don't pray much, but it's heartfelt when I do.
Are you someone who enjoys taking risks?
Not particularly, but it can sometimes be worthwhile to do so.
I prefer to stick to the less risky path, but I get suckered into risky stuff pretty regularly.
I only take very calculated risks.
I have to admit that I'm a bit of a risk taker.
Do you like Homer's "Odyssey?"
I'm not a fan of that book.
It's one of my favorite stories.
Never heard of it. Is it good?
I've heard of it, but I have no idea what it's about.

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If you were in "The Soggy Bottom Boys," what would your role most likely be?
I'd be the lead singer.
I'd be the backup vocals.
I'd be playing the banjo.
I'd be their manager.
If you came across a blind man telling prophesies, how would you react?
I'd disregard him.
I'd take what he said very seriously and make plans accordingly.
I'd take heed, but I'm not sure I'd change any plans.
I'd be interested, but I wouldn't take him seriously.
What are you most looking for in a political candidate?
I'm looking for someone who is honest and intelligent.
It's hard to say. I go mostly by my gut.
Let's just start with them not being a racist.
I'm looking for someone with my shared feelings on social issues.

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How likely are you to help a friend who is trying to win back their significant other?
I'm usually the one asking for that help.
I'm definitely up to help in any way I can.
I want no part of this.
I have some reservations to getting involved, but I'll probably help.
Do you enjoy traveling for pleasure?
Not really. I'd prefer to stay home on the farm.
I do enjoy traveling, especially in search of a new life.
All my travel is for business.
I'm up for any adventure. I love to travel.
Do you enjoy Coen brothers' films?
I'm not a fan of their work.
I love anything by the Coen brothers.
I like a few of their films.
They are okay. Sometimes I don't get them.

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