It is disturbing (yet not surprising) that every time I see a poll for what D&D spell people would like to know in real life, that Charm Person, Suggestion, Domination, etc. are one of the most popular choices...

Sure are a lot of dudes that just want to magically override others’ free will

That’s not at all telling

yikes

why would you choose those when you could choose Disguise Self? Or Gaseous Form? Or Mordekainen's Magnificent Mansion? That last one on its own is worth its weight in material components

clearly magic will solve all social problems for awkward nerd dudes

Disguise Self yes please

If I could have any D&D spell it’d probably be Heal

ooh that would be nice

Heals all wounds, disease, poisons, regenerates lost limbs, removes exhaustion/fatigue

Like the only downside is that if I’m the only one getting a spell, it would be in too much demand, much more than I could handle

oh both? how about both

true. but imagine how you could fuck over the healthcare system

WITH FUCKING JOY

Flying of some sort, at a reasonable speed, would be so awesome.

Hero's Feast

what a great spell... just expensive as all hell cos of the material components

also just for every day utility: Why would anyone not choose Prestidigitation?