Hi friends! I feel like people really enjoy some of these basic b*tch posts - and all the get to know me questions so here are 50 Questions and Answers to get to know me (Meet the Blogger behind asheycakes). Please enjoy and feel free to answer the questions in the comments below! #meettheblogger #questions #asheycakes
These questions were taken from the article "50 Funny Get to Know You Questions" - with the only change being made to British English (all answers are my own).
50 Get to Know Me Questions!
If you could invent a new dish, what ingredients would it have? I don't know how to "invent" a totally new dish, but it would have cheese in it of course. I do have a new recipe that will be up on the blog soon though!
If you could completely get rid of one month out of the year, which month would it be and why? I don't know how to answer this without offending anyone because people's birthdays are in every month, but I don't really like February that much - I think because in January you do so much planning and then by February, you're not there yet.
What's the funniest place you've ever fallen asleep? I don't know if this is a false memory but once at one of my dad's exes' house, I think it was a birthday when I was a kid, I fell asleep in the garden and then woke up inside (I assume I was carried inside from the garden).
Did your parents have alternative name options that they were considering when naming you? What were they? My parents wanted to call me Ashleigh or Ashley whether I was female/male so I don't think there would have been much difference but mum once told me she wanted to call me Zeke and I thought that was a cool name.
If your hometown was a food, what food would it be? Something wobbly, like a panna cotta (but - make it deconstructed) or a Bombe Alaska. I've also just learned there's something called an "earthquake cake" so maybe that one actually.
Tell a story about a time you felt super old. What happened? Any time I'm not able to keep up with others on a night out.
What's your go-to dance move? Mainly jumping.
What would be the silliest feature of your dream house? A spa bath and a few acres for some alpacas.
What's the funniest thing you've ever heard a child say? It was a dream but ya know, in this dream, a kid told me I was too ugly to be a model.
What's the worst fashion or hair decision you've made? Probably the scene kid phase in high school and teasing my hair - what even was I thinking?
What's the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you? Running into a wall playing tag, but the worst part was that my friend wasn't even chasing me anymore. Still have a scar on my forehead.
What obscure thing are you talented at? Time management and also remembering other people's schedules (I don't know why, I started doing it at Uni and even when I would guess what class they had, I would be right).
If you could start a club for something silly, what would your club be about? Something sociological.
What one superpower would you give to everyone in the world? How would the world change? Omg everyone? Maybe being able to self-heal like Wolverine can so that there is less disease. It would be both good and bad. I wouldn't want people to be immortal though - that's just too far.
What fictional character would you be best friends with in real life? Probably Mabel from Only Murders In The Building.
What is the weirdest snack you like to eat? Most likely any NZ snack so I'm gonna say Jelly Tip.
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would the title be? asheycakes
If one of your parents was the president, what would be their first law? If it was my mum it would be to make misogyny illegal and if it was my dad it would be for everyone to learn how to garden/cook.
What's a common saying that you don't understand or that you think is odd? "Curiosity killed the cat" to an extent because having a childlike sense of wonder about the world is a really good way to learn - always ask but why?
If you could interview a celebrity and ask them one question, who would you ask and what would you say? I'd love to interview Tom Cruise mainly because I want to ask him about Scientology.
If your pet could talk, what would be his or her catchphrase? Benji would probably go around talking about chicken or cheese because those are his favourite treats.
What unwritten rule would you make mandatory if you could? I think the education system is really lacking when it talks about sex ed - when I was in primary school (like 12 years old don't worry) and then health in high school, everything was very heteronormative and victim blamey - so better education on that sorta stuff I think. And talk about how intersex people exist and that sex isn't just between men and women.
If you had to make a house out of food, what kind of food would it be? Something that would stay together and harden so maybe toffee? Although the ants would be the worst.
What board game are you absolutely amazing at and why? Scrabble, because I like words and hate maths.
If you ran for president, what would your campaign slogan be? Everyone is equal.
Do you believe aliens exist? If so, what are they like? I think aliens do exist but not in the way we think they do - like I think they'd be hiding in plain sight if they came to study humans.
If you were a state, which state would you be and why? I don't know whether this is referring to American states or states of being so maybe I'll answer both ways. For a state in the USA, I'd have to be a really liberal state so I'ma say Massachusetts and for a state of being (like a feeling), I'm gonna say disenchanted because the world is f*cked.
What game show would you be an amazing host of and why? It's not really a game show but I'd love to be the host of Gruen (or maybe on something like HYBPA or Cheap Seats) ORRRRRR Taskmaster.
What fictional television family is your real-life family most similar to? Oh gosh, this is a hard one, especially because my parents are divorced, my dad is remarried and it was just really me and my mum growing up - so on that basis, I would say Gilmore Girls - Rory and Lorelei definitely have a similar mother-daughter relationship to my mum and I.
If you could create a career that doesn't currently exist, what would it be? How do you even answer this question? Can I get paid for walking?? Or playing Pokemon Go? But those careers kinda exist already - like there are apps where you can get gift cards for walking and then there are lots of YouTubers who play Pokemon Go and vlog what they're doing, it's pretty cool. I kinda wish I started content creation a lot sooner than September 2023.
What one story about your childhood best explains the person you are today? Oh my gosh, I have no idea. I think because I was an only child I spent a lot of time alone and I watched a lot of tv and movies and played a lot of video games so maybe that's why I feel comfortable by myself?
What's the best prank you've ever pulled on someone? I used to play pranks on my mum a lot - like I'd put salt in her water on April Fool's Day every year and she always forgot and I also wrote a fake scam letter to her (so bad) and she was gonna take it to my grandparents so I had to confess. It was a dumb prank but child me thought it was hilarious.
If you had to work at an amusement park or a famous landmark for the rest of your life, which place would you choose? I feel like there are too many conspiracy theories that come out of Disneyland so I'ma go for that one in NZ with the Zorb balls. I think it's in Rotorua.
What is one weird fact or tidbit that you still remember from school? I don't think I remember anything educational from school but I remember moments like when we'd fall asleep on Friday afternoons listening to a book, and when we got privilege on Friday afternoons and played with cool bubbles and stuff (this is primary, not high school).
What's the most awkward date you've ever been on? Probably one where I think it was the 2nd date and they were just making really bad jokes about me and they weren't funny - it was awkward AF.
If you could create a new invention, what would you create? Something that would help people with cancer treatments.
What terrible gift have you gotten that you've had to keep? Probably something when I was younger but I can't think of anything that sticks out.
What's a pet peeve that you would make illegal if you could? Multiple sounds at once (like when someone is watching TikToks or Instagram Reels when you're watching TV).
What funny story is your hometown famous for? Not being able to decide what to do with the cathedral /s
What is the weirdest roommate story you've heard? I've never had a roommate - I've only ever lived by myself or with a partner or my mum and I'm trying to think if anyone's told me any crazy stories and I can't think of any. If you'd like to read some stories, I recommend checking out "this Reddit" thread.
If you could change the ending of any famous movie, which movie would it be? What would your new ending be? Se7en wouldn't be so intense. I won't say too much more because spoilers.
What song will you never forget the lyrics to? I forget the lyrics to everything LOL.
What word do you always mispronounce? Profiteroles LOL (sorry Luke).
What popular trend bothers you? Clothes that don't have pockets!
What tradition did your family have when you were growing up? Not too many but we used to have an Easter Egg hunt at my late grandma's (on my dad's side) and we were always allowed 3 little eggs + Grandma would get the girls pyjamas.
If you could only wear one colour for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Probably black because it goes with everything.
What's the most awkward or embarrassing thing you've done for someone you loved? Nothing too weird? I'm sure there's something but it's probably the other way around haha.
Have you ever met a real person with an unfortunate name? What was it? I don't think so, boring I know!
What nicknames have people called you throughout your life? oooh Ash, ashy/ashey, chickadee, pengu, kit kat, little one, ummmm I'm sure there's more.
What's the weirdest thing in your parents' or your grandparents' home? My mum's weird clowns/porcelain dolls/Chucky Doll.
Anyway! Thanks for reading and I hope you've learned a little more about me. As I said already, please answer these questions and comment them below - I would love to get to know you more too!
Much love,
Ash xoxo
Thank you for sharing this post of "50 Get To Know Me Questions"! They are such a fun way to get to know you better.
These are so fun! I love learning about. new people i connect with.
I totally agree with you about Februrary!
I think I would make a house out of marshmallows. I can get a variety of textures.
Such a fun post! I love that your go-to dance move is jumping, mine too! haha