[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion 02.23.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s kick off a fun little thought experiment today—because who doesn’t love imagining themselves in someone else’s shoes (or cape, or spacesuit, or crown)?

Here’s the question: If you could swap lives with any fictional character for just one day, who would you pick and why?

Would you be a daring adventurer exploring uncharted lands? A brilliant detective solving mind-bending mysteries? Or maybe a powerful ruler commanding an entire kingdom? The possibilities are endless, and I can’t wait to hear your answers!

Me? Oh, I’d totally swap lives with Sherlock Holmes for a day! Imagine having that razor-sharp mind, solving complex mysteries in Victorian London, and maybe even rocking that iconic deerstalker hat. Plus, I’d love to experience what it’s like to piece together clues faster than anyone else—though I might skip the whole “arch-nemesis trying to outsmart me” part.

So, spill the beans—who’s your dream character, and what would you do with your 24 hours in their world?

Let’s get creative and have some fun with this!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[Cyngail1953]

I can't remember her name; but she was a middle-aged woman who discovered she was a witch. I think that would be so much fun. Even though I am well passed middle-aged. On the 17th of March I will be 72. I'm active and am fairly healthy. I do have Diabetes Type 2 but control it. I think it would be a lot of fun to discover I am a witch. Thanks for allowing me to share, Cynthia

 

[Borwig]

Hannah Swenson, Joanne Flukes character. Love triangle, bakery owner and murder mystery solver

 

[joeikypete]

Wonder Woman. She is brave and really cares about people plus nothing can stop her.

 

[Kelly]

I would become the invisible man. Playing tricks on my friends and any enemies would surely become my prey. I could slip into the ladies room . Just to see how come they take so long. Time would fly by and I'd make sure to check on the grayvine staff. Just to have some fun before my time was up. Be careful what you say or do because someone could be watching.

 

[sadieclayladie]

Since my alter ego is a Lady Pirate I would swap with Edward Teach AKA Black Beard. He banked his stolen goods and lived a good life after he left off pirating. Although there are a few well known Lady Pirates: Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Sadie The Goat and others, switching with Black Beard for a day would suit me just fine!

 

[pacharlieb]

Calvin of Calvin and Hobbs. To be young and free spirited again. Ha ha

 

[Debbie71262]

The dog who happens to be owned by a millionaire and he/she leaves everything to me