Funny This or That Questions: Hilarious Choices for Kids, Pets, and Family Fun

Silly dilemmas to ignite giggles and spark playful conversations at family gatherings.

By Medha deb

Created on Oct 1, 2025

Silly dilemmas to ignite giggles and spark playful conversations at family gatherings.

Funny This or That Questions: A Guaranteed Giggle Fest for Kids & Pets

Ready to spark some laughter, friendly debates, and perhaps a few groans of disbelief at the dinner table or at your next family gathering? This or That questions are a simple, wildly entertaining way to get kids—and even pets!—engaged, laughing, and maybe a little deep in thought over silly dilemmas.

Whether you use them as ice-breakers, conversation starters, or just a way to pass a rainy afternoon, these funny This or That questions are sure to keep everyone on their toes and the fun flowing.

Why This or That Questions Are So Much Fun

This or That questions are deceptively simple: you ask someone to choose between two options—usually equally silly, ridiculous, or hard-to-decide. The magic is in the discussion that follows. It’s not just fun; it’s a window into personalities, sense of humor, and sometimes, a little bit of mystery.

Engagement: They’re easy for any age.
Family Bonding: They spark conversation beyond the ordinary.
Learning: They encourage quick thinking, reasoning, and sometimes, creativity.
Laughter Guaranteed: The sillier the choices, the harder the giggles.

Silly Questions for Kids

When it comes to kids, the goofier and more colorful, the better. Here’s a starter list of This or That questions that will have even the shyest kid eager to jump into the conversation.

Bad haircut or bad dye job?
Pineapple pizza or candy corn?
Talking pets or talking babies?
Win the lottery or have superpowers?
Sticky hands or slimy feet?
Soup for breakfast or cereal for dinner?
Marshmallow pillows or spaghetti blankets?
Toothpaste-flavored ice cream or ice cream-flavored toothpaste?
Hat made of feathers or shoes made of bubble wrap?
Cheese-scented soap or soap-scented cheese?

Encourage kids to explain their choices—especially the really weird ones. It can be hilarious and sometimes surprisingly insightful to hear why cheese-scented soap might win out over soap-flavored cheese!

Crazy Choices for Pets

Believe it or not, you can get pets (or at least, your imaginative kids) in on the This or That fun. Here are some playful pet-themed questions to keep the game going, whether you’re interacting with a pet or just imagining their answers.

Would your dog rather fetch a tennis ball or a rubber duck?
Would your cat rather chase a laser pointer or a feather wand?
Would your hamster prefer a clear plastic tunnel or a cozy felt one?
Would your rabbit rather have carrots or lettuce?
Would your parrot want to sing a song or repeat funny phrases?
Would your fish like to watch TV shows about fish or cartoons?

If your pet could actually answer, imagine the fun you could have! But since they can’t, guessing as a family or voting on behalf of your pet leads to a lot of laugh-out-loud moments.

Family-Friendly This or That Challenges

Why not bring the whole family into the mix? These questions are designed to get everyone debating, defending their choices, and laughing together.

Clothes on the floor or clothes in the hamper?
Sweeping or vacuuming?
Laundry or dishes?
Bath or shower?
Hand soap or hand sanitizer?
Bar soap or body wash?
Subtly stained clothes or obviously wrinkled clothes?
Clean a litter box or walk a dog?
Muddy floor or dusty floor?
Load the dishwasher or unload the dishwasher?

These are perfect for those “it’s chore day but let’s have some fun” moments, and can even help assign jobs or spark a debate about which housework is really the worst.

Creative and Imaginative This or That Questions

Push the creativity envelope with these imaginative prompts that get kids and adults dreaming, laughing, and sometimes cringing at the choices.

Painting or sculpture?
Guitar or piano?
Rain or snow?
Action-packed adventure or cozy night in?
Sweet or savory snacks?
Dancing or singing?
Road trip or plane ride?
Meditation or adrenaline sports?
Time travel to the past or future?
Moon colony or Mars colony?
Telekinesis or telepathy?
Invisible cloak or invincibility shield?

These work great as story starters for creative writing or just to jump-start a family brainstorming session.

Totally Weird This or That Ideas

If you want to keep everyone guessing (and laughing so hard they cry), throw in a few of these out-there questions.

Brush your teeth with mustard or wash your hair with mayonnaise?
Have spaghetti arms or jelly legs?
Wear socks on your ears or gloves on your feet?
Have a tail like a squirrel or wings like a bat?
Speak in whispers or sing everything you say?
Lick a frog or hug a snake?
Have a pet spider or a pet cockroach?
Drink milk from a shoe or eat cereal with water?
Shower in jelly or bathe in soda?
Eat spaghetti with chopsticks or soup with a fork?
Walk backward or hop on one foot all day?
Gummy bear pillow or pudding mattress?

How to Use Funny This or That Questions for Maximum Fun

There’s no “right” way to use This or That questions, but here are some tips to get the most engagement and giggles from your crew.

Make It a Game

Speed Round: Go around quickly and force everyone to answer as fast as possible—no overthinking!
Debating Round: Allow each person to defend their choice, and assign points for the most creative or funniest explanation.
Creative Round: After answering, turn the chosen option into a drawing, story, or skit.

Tips for Family & Pet Fun

Parent & Kid Team Up: Have kids team up with a parent or sibling to answer together.
Pet Edition: Let kids answer for their pets, or act out what their pet might do.
Include Favorite Foods: Add a twist by incorporating your family’s favorite snacks into the questions.

FAQs

Are This or That Questions Only for Kids?

Absolutely not! Adults and teenagers can also have a blast with these questions, especially when the choices get really silly or thought-provoking. They’re great for mixed-age groups and can even be used at work meetings or parties.

Can I Make Up My Own This or That Questions?

Yes—that’s half the fun! Personalize questions with your kids’ or pets’ favorites, inside jokes, or even chores and habits around the house. The more personal, the bigger the laughs.

How Do I Keep the Game Fresh?

Create theme nights: Pet Edition, Foodie Edition, Silly Chores Edition, or Superhero Edition. Rotate who gets to make up the questions. The options are endless!

What If My Kid Can’t Decide?

That’s part of the fun, too! Ask them to come up with a third option, invent a new one, or, if they can’t pick, you can assign a wacky consequence—like brushing teeth with weird toothpaste or hopping on one foot for a minute.

Are There Serious Versions of This or That?

Yes—This or That can be tailored to serious topics as well (books vs. movies, city vs. country, etc.), but for kids and pets, silly and funny is the way to go, especially for laughs and bonding.

Summary Table: Example This or That Categories

Category	Examples	Best For
Silly	Marshmallow pillows, spaghetti blankets, gummy bear pillows	Kids, pets, anyone who likes a giggle
Creative	Painting vs. sculpture, guitar vs. piano, time travel	Budding artists, dreamers, families
Chores	Laundry vs. dishes, sweeping vs. vacuuming, load vs. unload the dishwasher	Family chores, homework breaks
Pets	Fetch tennis ball vs. rubber duck, chase laser vs. feather, carrot vs. lettuce	Pet owners, kids who love animals
Weird	Brush teeth with mustard vs. wash hair with mayo, walk backward vs. hop on one foot	Daredevils, silly kids, creative families
Family Fun	Road trip vs. plane ride, action-packed adventure vs. cozy night in, singing vs. dancing	Family game night, rainy days, car rides

Wrapping Up

Funny This or That questions are a brilliant way to spark laughter, encourage silliness, and build connections—whether you’re with kids, pets, or the whole family. These questions are simple to use, easy to personalize, and guaranteed to keep the fun going. So grab this list, add your own, and get ready for a whole lot of giggles!

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medha deb

Medha Deb is an editor with a master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Hyderabad. She believes that her qualification has helped her develop a deep understanding of language and its application in various contexts.

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