Would I Be a Pirate, Samurai, or Cowboy?

Take this quiz to find your historical archetype?

A wise meme once said that everyone is either a pirate, cowboy, or samurai. These three archetypes cover the entire range of personalities, and whichever one you are says a lot about you!

So, which are you? We'll help you find out! Answer a few simple questions, and we'll tell you which historical role you'd fill.

An illustration of a pirate, samurai, and cowboy.

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Questions Overview

1. Which of these makes you feel most alive?
  1. Cool wind in my hair
  2. Soft grass under my feet
  3. Something delicious on my tongue
  4. Warm sun on my skin
2. In general, your heart belongs to...
  1. My loved ones.
  2. Myself.
  3. Nature.
  4. Something else, or I'm not sure!
3. Which of these is most important to you?
  1. Freedom and adventure.
  2. Money and power.
  3. Reputation and honor.
  4. None of these, really...
4. You want your life to be...
  1. Thrilling
  2. Meaningful
  3. Easy
  4. Unique
5. How do you feel about commitment?
  1. I'm great at commitment, if the cause is good!
  2. I'm okay with commitment, but I have to be really sure...
  3. I'm not great with commitment. I don't like to be tied down.
6. What does "honor" mean to you?
  1. Following through on your promises.
  2. Being a good role model to others.
  3. Staying true to your beliefs and convictions.
7. What does "freedom" mean to you?
  1. Nobody telling me what to do.
  2. Having opportunities and chances to do things.
  3. No consequences for my actions.
8. What's your ideal pace for your life?
  1. Lightning fast. I'm always on the move!
  2. Slow and deliberate. I take my time.
  3. Somewhere in the middle. Let's keep it moving, but no rushing!
  4. I just take it a day at a time, whatever life throws at me.
9. In general, you want other people to see you as...
  1. Cool. I want them to envy me!
  2. Admirable. I want people to look up to me.
  3. Trustworthy. I want people to rely on me.
  4. Mysterious. I don't want people to know too much.
10. How do you usually vent your frustration?
  1. I go somewhere to be alone for a while and chill out.
  2. I do something physical to sweat it out, like exercising.
  3. I distract myself with something fun, like video games or movies.
  4. I wallow. I despair. I mope. And then I'm over it.

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Pirates vs. Samurai. vs. Cowboy

The pirate, samurai, or cowboy meme was popularized by TikTok user @megitchell, who says in a viral TikTok that if you want to learn more about a man, ask him, "Would he rather be a cowboy, a pirate, or a samurai?" It's a stunningly simple (and accurate) question that reveals a lot about a person! Well, in this quiz, we tell you which one you really are, and here's what your potential results say about you:


Pirate
Ahoy! You're a wandering spirit, free as the waves and untamable as the tides. You crave freedom and independence, and you won't let anyone tie you down or lock you up. In fact, you'd rather walk the plank than let someone else tell you what to do. There's an intensity about you that's both intimidating and infectious, and you wear your passions on your chest. You're always following the wind and going wherever it pushes you, making gut decisions and doing what you want, when you want. Sure, you might have a bit of a selfish streak, but no pirate can resist taking some treasure for themself, and in this life, you gotta look out for #1, or before you know it, you'll find that your ship is sinking and you're down in Davy Jones' locker. It's not an always an easy existence, but you'll choose the pirate's life every day of the week!


Samurai
You live an admirable life of honor and loyalty! You're a selfless person who puts other people's needs before your own. You're always willing to step up for others, and to lend a hand when they're in trouble. You have a strong sense of duty, and you feel called to follow a higher path, one of discipline and self-mastery. People see you as reliable and trustworthy, and they tend to follow your example and aspire to be as steadfast and stalwart as you. Your mind is a still leaf on a calm pond, and you don't get ruffled or frustrated very easily. More than anything, you understand that knowing yourself comes first, and honor comes from living your life with integrity and self-control.


Cowboy
Well hey there, pardner. You're a freewheeling, easy-riding, rope-throwing son of a gun, aren't you? As a cowboy, you're low-key and easygoing, always rolling with the punches and getting back on your horse. It's not an easy life, this one, but it's the one we've got, and you intend to make the most of it. You won't be tied down, and you're never in one place for too long. You're also never the same person for too long, come to think of it. All the same, you've got a kindness and tenderness about you that wins hearts and makes others swoon, and your rugged and independent outlook is as wild and free as the rivers, or a herd of bison on the plain. Yes sir, it's not a life for everyone, but you'd duel a fella any day of the week to keep it.

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