Sadly, having a perfect memory would mean remembering all the embarrassing things from when you were 18. Is says "perfect memory", not "perfect memories", which I might have gone for.

But an 18-year-old body? I might not have cared when I was in my 20s or 30s, but now that I'm past 70 (and feeling it) -- easy choice.

My 18 year old body isn't too different from my current body (from what I remember haha). I was never fit or physical so I don't see much difference myself.

If I had a perfect memory, I might have been a better student which may have helped with my GPA way back when. And with perfect memory, I could remember the recent concert I went to in perfect detail haha

Having a perfect memory is more useful in life, e.g. from a professional point of view. With such a memory, you can make a career in many types of professions. In the case of a young body, only the fact of youth is an advantage. But this young body may not be healthy, strong or beautiful at all, so it's actually not a more interesting option.

Often time, forgetting is a blessing

I practically had my 18yo body yesterday. But good memory? I never had that, I'm in.

I really wanna know what's like to remember things. lol

Since I’m not planning to wear my high school uniform again, I’d opt for the perfect memory, which seems far more useful. In terms of the emotional burden, who knows — maybe I’d recall more positive memories than negative ones.

I went with perfect memory because I am bad at remembering names of people I just met in causal social situations.

The return to 18 year old body would be OK if you had some physical disability or weakness, but I am in pretty good shape.

I don't care for a perfect memory. Most people are referencing a better career with a perfect memory, but I would argue that having higher emotional intelligence is better than rote memorization. A robot can have a perfect memory. A person with a perfect memory can be replaced by a robot.
Also, I want to forget about going to my best friends funeral. I already have the good times ingrained in my head. I have writeups and photos to remind me of the good times. The funeral, on the other hand, I'd like for that painful memory to fade away.
And finally, choosing to forget is part of forgiveness - or at least it is for me.
By default - 18 year old body! I can't think of any downsides!

I picked having a perfect memory. Why? Imperfections enhances the clarity of a diamond.
Borrowing the words of Zeddicus Zul Zorander : "Because one journey down the agonizing gauntlet of youth is enough for any man." It's special. And, you only live once. Having a perfect memory helps me to capture my whole lifetime in one moment - one moment where I lived it once and can always go back to press replay and see how my good, bad and ugly unfolded themselves. Having my 18 year old body again will mean me wanting to correct those imperfections, made no questions asked. But...what's life without the flaws.

I happen to once in a while have the chance to be able to ponder on my memories, conversations even, like they are live in front of me. Having a perfect memory ensures I'm not missing any detail of my agonizing journey down the gauntlet of youth.

18 year old body cause I already have perfect memory.
and I want to avoid the mistakes i did (eating disorders) so I can be even healthier.

I am genuinely surprised at the number of beanies choosing a perfect memory. What this tells me is that we have a very healthy, fit, and/or young group of people here!💗

I would love to have my 18-year-old body again, if only to make better use of it and take better care of it the second time around.

The problem with a perfect memory is that you can't block out the things you don't want to remember. This is a key part of living a long, mentally stable life. It's also the case that if we can't remember what we don't remember, then what have we really lost?

So call me vain, but I want my 18 year old body back. Well, really, I want my 18 year old face back. Due to genetics and an active life, I am one of those annoying people who has basically been the same weight and body type since I was 15, but my face has definitely changed in ways I would rather it hadn't, lol. I know I should look at wrinkles as character lines and discolorations and sun damage as the markers of a joyful life. And yes, it's better to age than not. But how lovely would it be to never spend another dime on miracle serums or creams that I *know* intellectually won't work, but which I still can't help but buy in a completely fruitless attempt to look less tired and saggy?

18 again! I'll be physically 18, but still know everything I know now, right?

Career - being young again might take a few points off my credibility, but I'll knock people's socks off with my skills. I bet I can make a 30 under 30 list.

Love - still get the pickings while being wiser. Not bad!

Overall - my younger body was stronger and had more energy so I'd get to do more activities and go on adventures (sports, travel, etc...)

If I had my 18-year-old body back, that should include having the mental sharpness I had as an 18-year-old, right? I would be more than satisfied with that.

Plus, having a perfect memory would just give my neurotic brain more fodder for late night regret sessions lol.

Neither of the options is very appealing to me. I'm perfectly fine with my body, so if I have to choose, I'd go with perfect memory, so I won't forget all the good things that have happened in my life.

i prefer to be 18 again so that i can fix my current bad habit. having a perfect memory is a no-no to me because remembering all the embarrassing memory is pain~~~

like you suddenly in trance, then somehow you are back in the past and remembering shameful thing you did in your teenage year is already giving myself a shiver 🙈😬

My 18 year old body wasn’t all that. So perfect memory is a better choice for me. And yes, it would be super useful for my profession.

My memory is fine how it is 😅 give me my 18 year old body so I can appreciate it now I’m old and falling apart 😂😂

I'm fitter and stronger now than when I was 18 (except for today because I'm feeling poorly but it's another story). I'll go with perfect memory instead.

Have an 18 year old body again and go through all the angst of youth again? No thanks. Youth is fleeting and having it fade twice isn't a good thought. But, a perfect memory gives unlimited opportunities for improvement and hopefully making better choices for the future.

Sometimes some memories being vivid could be traumatic (as in the case of our anchornim) but I think I'd still prefer perfect memory. Because there would still be the great ones in hd clarity to tide me over the darker ones. And as someone who wishes I could capture each moment of my day and hoard it in photographs, having a perfect memory would be like having the most extensive private gallery experience swathed in varieties ready for viewing whenever I felt like it (without the added work of well..photographing..and storing).
Since my present body is not toooo different from 18 year old me, Im not itching for it in the same way. Time travelling to my 18 year old self with present memories intact would be something I take, but since it only mentions having the body again..not too keen.

This one was a difficult choice for me. On the one hand, having a youthful body again is a no brainer. But, I rather like being post menopausal 😁 so would that body also kick in everything that goes with it? It would give me a chance to make healthier choices than I did at 18. Having my current knowledge with a young body would be marvelous. Though that also made me wonder, since it's more often our bodies that break down with age rather than our brains, would that mean I'd reset my aging clock and live a whole lot longer than typical? Meaning I would lose all those I love first? Not liking that idea.

The other option, memory, would that mean starting now or would I get all of my past memories back? If yes, it would be wonderful to remember more clearly those beloved people who have passed on; my mom, pets, grandparents, a special great aunt, and my little best friend in Kindergarten who was lost to leukemia at age 6. But as others have pointed out that would also mean remembering their losses with greater clarity, and I'm not sure if I'd want that level of pain again. And of course those embarrassing and angry and hurtful memories are all lurking back there rubbing their hands with glee and waiting to pounce. I've seen interviews of people like Marilou Henner who have eidetic memories and her examples of the challenges that presents.

So, tough call. I still haven't decided! I start to lean toward one direction then backtrack ...