My all-time favorite (non-business) random question

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I don’t know about you, but I love a good random question that sparks a debate.

Not the heated, win-at-all-costs kind that leaves people frustrated and angry.

I’m talking about the questions that are random enough to discuss with anyone but still require you to make a convincing case.

It’s Thanksgiving, after all (here in the U.S.), so I’m shaking things.

(Don’t worry; we’ll return to business as usual next week)

Here is my all-time favorite random question.

If you could only choose 1 dessert category for the rest of your life — and had to give up all the others — what would it be?

Here are your seven options:

1. Cakes & cupcakes → chocolate cakes, carrot cake, gourmet cupcakes, etc.

2. Pies, cobblers & custards → pies, crumbles, crisps, creme brulee, etc.

3. Cookies & brownies → classic cookies, brownies, blondies, etc.

4. Pastries → cannolis, danishes, napoleon, tiramisu, etc.

5. Donuts & fried doughs → glazed, jelly-filled, beingets, etc.

6. Frozen treats → ice cream, gelato, popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, etc.

7. Candy & chocolates → chocolate bars, caramels, gummies, nougats, etc.

I like this question for a few reasons.

First, it’s fun to talk about your preferences.

Second, it’s dessert.

Third, the question always (and I mean always) morphs.

Someone always says, “Well, what about…?” which promptly starts a chain reaction of edge cases.

“Wait, is a macaroon a cookie or a pastry?”

“And does cheesecake count as cake or pie?”

“Where does a cinnamon roll fit?”

Before long, it’s a whirlwind of nostalgic treats and spirited (playful) debate.

Random. I know.

And if a good random question isn’t your thing, feel free to unsubscribe — no hard feelings. But I hope you’ll stick around for the usual business insights next week.

By the way, my choice is donuts & fried dough.

Though you could make the case for pastries, too.

Let me know where you land below.

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