Have you ever fallen down a Wikipedia rabbit hole for hours?

Why people ask this

This question works because the yes-or-no split always surprises the room — someone answers in a way nobody expected, and the conversation starts from there. Tech and internet questions land because everyone has used something badly, sent a message they regret, or doomscrolled past their own bedtime this week. Questions like this one get played across every kind of group on have.you — couples on a first date, coworkers at team events, friends on long drives. Each setting produces a different answer, which is part of why Have You Ever has stayed in circulation long after most party games get retired.

What do players say?

12%

of players said Yes
8 responses

Based on 8 answers so far, 12% of players say yes — making this one of the rarer things players admit to.

Discussion starters

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Are you a curious soul who has spent countless hours wandering through Wikipedia's endless corridors? This question peels back the layers of your online curiosity and reveals how deep your digital rabbit holes go. To explore more about internet habits, check out our categories.

What This Question Really Asks

This question dives into your tendency to lose track of time when exploring information online, especially on Wikipedia. It uncovers how inquisitive and easily captivated you are by [online discoveries](https://have.you/everyday-curiosity). Do you find yourself clicking link after link, following a trail of fascinating facts and stories? That’s what this question reveals.

How often you get lost in online research adventures
Whether you enjoy learning new, obscure facts
If you use Wikipedia as your go-to knowledge source
Whether you prefer spontaneous browsing or structured research
How much time you're willing to spend exploring random topics

How to Use This Question

Setting	Tone	Best for	Tip
Friends game night	Playful / Lighthearted	Get everyone sharing their funniest or weirdest Wikipedia discoveries	Use it as an icebreaker or conversation starter to warm up the group
First date	Casual / Curious	Share funny or surprising stories from your research adventures	Build rapport by revealing your curiosity and learning about theirs
Team meeting	Professional / Insightful	Discover team members' hobbies and interests outside work	Encourage everyone to share their favorite online rabbit holes to build team spirit
Family dinner	Warm / Informative	Discuss interesting facts or lessons learned from online explorations	Share amusing or surprising Wikipedia finds to entertain everyone
Party	Fun / Engaging	Break the ice with stories about unusual research adventures	Try building a group story based on different Wikipedia topics for laughs

When You Say "Yes"

You’re curious about the world and love learning new facts on a whim
You often find yourself clicking "Next article" for hours without noticing
You enjoy discovering strange, obscure, or bizarre information
You use Wikipedia as a go-to resource for quick info or deep dives
You see online research as a fun way to relax and unwind, not just for work

When You Say "No"

If you haven't fallen into a Wikipedia rabbit hole, you probably prefer more structured or purposeful browsing. You might:

Stick to specific research topics rather than browsing aimlessly
Find endless scrolling overwhelming or unproductive
Prefer offline activities or face-to-face conversations

Best Follow-Up Questions

What was the most interesting article you’ve ever read on Wikipedia?
Have you ever shared a bizarre fact you learned online?
Do you prefer Wikipedia or other sources for learning about new topics?
What’s the strangest thing you've accidentally discovered online?
How do you avoid wasting too much time on research? Want some tips? Check out our group decider tool.