Fun Questions to Ask Friends Anonymously (40+ Ideas)

Anonymous questions are fun because they take away the small hesitation that stops us from asking. A friend might never ask "what is your most embarrassing playlist?" to your face, but they will happily answer it when it arrives quietly in an inbox.

This list gives you more than 40 question ideas grouped by mood, then explains how to send them as a direct question or a blast on Qerios, and finishes with some etiquette so the whole thing stays kind.

Friendly questions

These are low-pressure and good for starting out.

• What is your favourite memory from this year?
• What song have you replayed the most lately?
• What is the best meal you have ever had?
• Who is the funniest person you know?
• What small thing made you smile this week?
• What is your favourite place to go when you want to relax?
• What is something you are proud of that you rarely mention?
• If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?
• What is a show or film you could watch forever?
• What was your favourite subject, or the one you secretly enjoyed?

Funny questions

Light, silly and designed to get a laugh.

• What is the most useless thing you own but cannot throw away?
• If you were a character in a cartoon, who would you be?
• What is your most embarrassing habit?
• What would you do if you were invisible for one day?
• What is the weirdest dream you remember?
• What is your worst phone autocorrect moment?
• Which food would you refuse to share?
• What would your autobiography be called?
• What do you think your pet (or a pet you wish you had) would say about you?
• What is the funniest thing you believed as a child?

Deep questions

Use these with friends you trust, and keep them optional.

• What is something you wish people understood about you?
• What is a lesson that took you a long time to learn?
• What is something you would do if you were not afraid?
• Who has influenced you the most, and how?
• What does being a good friend mean to you?
• What is one thing you would tell your younger self?
• What are you most looking forward to next year?
• What is a moment that changed how you see things?
• What makes you feel most like yourself?
• What is something kind someone did for you that you still remember?

Creative questions

These give people room to answer in a playful way.

• If you could design your perfect day, what would be in it?
• Describe your week as a movie genre.
• What would you put in a time capsule for 10 years from now?
• If you wrote a song about your life right now, what would the title be?
• What would your dream room or hideout look like?
• Which three words describe you best?
• If you opened a cafe, what would it serve and what would it be called?
• What is the most interesting question someone has asked you?
• Which fictional world would you live in?
• If you had to teach a class on anything, what would you teach?

Some of these also work well as a prompt for a sketch or a song: on Qerios, answers can be text, a sketch or a Spotify or Anghami track (see answer with a sketch).

How to send them on Qerios

Qerios gives you two main ways to ask, and the difference is explained in direct questions vs blasts.

• A direct question. Open a friend's Ask link or profile and send them a question anonymously. It suits specific or slightly personal questions.
• Your own Ask link. Share your personal link and let friends send you anonymous questions. If you want ideas for your own link, how to get more honest questions on your ask link helps.
• A blast. Send one question to a group of random people or to your followers, and see the range of answers. It suits the funny and creative ideas best.

Pick the format to match the question. A deep question belongs in a direct message to a close friend. A "which food would you refuse to share" question works well as a blast.

Etiquette: keep it kind

Anonymity makes honesty easier, and it can also make carelessness easier. A few habits help.

• Be kind. Ask the way you would if your name were attached.
• No pressure. Questions are invitations. The other person may skip them, and that is fine.
• Avoid questions that corner someone. Skip anything about their body, relationships, family, or private troubles.
• Do not try to catch people out. A question meant to embarrass is not a fun question.
• Respect the answer. If they reply briefly or not at all, leave it there.
• Think about the reader. Imagine your friend reading it on a bad day. Would it still feel friendly?

If you ever receive something unkind, what to do when you get a hurtful anonymous question has practical steps, and Qerios lets you block, mute or report. For the psychology behind why this works, see why anonymous questions bring out honesty.

If you change your mind

Sometimes you hit send and realise the question was a bit much. On Qerios you can unsend an anonymous question you sent, as long as it has not been answered yet. So it is worth deciding before you send, and acting quickly if you have doubts. If you want to set limits on your side, setting boundaries on social apps without feeling rude is a good read.

Frequently asked questions

Are anonymous questions really anonymous?

On Qerios, the person receiving a question does not see who sent it. Anonymity is a privacy feature, not a licence to be unkind, and moderation tools still exist if something goes wrong.

What kind of questions should I avoid?

Anything that targets someone, shames them, or touches private matters like appearance or relationships. If you would not ask it with your name on it, do not ask it.

Should I use a direct question or a blast?

Use a direct question for something specific to one person. Use a blast when you are curious about the range of answers, or when the question is light and funny.

Can I take back a question I sent?

Yes, you can unsend one that has not been answered. Once it is answered, it is no longer something you can take back, so think before you send.

Pick one and send it

Choose a friendly or funny question, send it to one person, and see what comes back. When you are ready, open Qerios and ask your first anonymous question.