What Character from Sixteen Candles are You?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Character from Sixteen Candles are You?
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About This Quiz

"Sixteen Candles" was a ridiculously good movie, and much of it was because we all felt we could identify with one of the characters, which one were you most like?
Has anyone close to you ever forgotten your birthday?
No, I would never let that happen.
No, I am tight with my family.
Sadly, yes.
No, but that would be funny.
Have you ever gotten really hammered?
Yeah, I do all the time.
No, I keep it under control.
No, I don't drink.
No, but I pretend I do to be cool sometimes.
What do you think your best quality is?
My beauty.
My sincerity.
My sensitivity.
My enthusiasm.

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What do you do if you have a crush on someone?
Wait for them to approach me.
Wait a while and then ask them out.
Act nervously around them.
Ask them out repeatedly.
What type of book would you read?
Chick Lit.
A sports book.
Poetry.
A thriller.
Which '80s song is your favorite?
"Tenderness" by General Public.
"Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol.
"True Blue" by Madonna.
"Turning Japanese" by the Vapors.

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What are your best friends like?
They're fun to hang with, but I can't really trust them.
I am kind of a loner.
I have one good friend and they're awesome.
They are cool.
What high school stereotype fits you best?
Cheerleader.
Jock.
Emo.
Nerd.
Did you fool around a lot in high school?
Oh yeah, lots.
About average I guess.
Not much.
Not at first.

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What do you think of Long Duk Dong?
I have no idea.
He's okay, I guess.
He's super embarrassing.
He's cool.
Did you have a crush on Sam?
No, that would be gross.
Yeah, but I kept it a secret.
No, that would be impossible.
Yeah and I let her know a dozen times.
Did you have to take the bus in high school?
No way, my parents drove me.
No, I had my own car.
Yes, and it was awful.
Yes, and it was super fun.

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What would you do on a boring afternoon?
Shop.
Work out.
Read.
Do a little gaming.
What is proof that someone likes you?
When they buy you things.
When you can be yourself with them.
When they write you love letters.
When they give you their panties.
Did you go to a lot of big parties in high school?
Yes, tons.
Yes, and I hosted them too.
Not really.
Hardly at all.

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Which movie do you like the best?
"Reckless."
"Slaves of New York."
"Pretty in Pink."
"The Breakfast Club."
Your friends are kind of nerdy, but they want to go to a party with you. What do you do?
I blow them off.
I check it out first and then invite them.
I bring them but feel humiliated.
I bring them with no shame.
If your friends mess up at the party, what do you do?
Make a fool of them.
Ignore it.
Hope no one notices.
Party on!

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If your hair gets caught in the door, what should your friends do?
They'd cut if off.
Umm, open the door?
They'd ignore me. That sounds embarrassing!
They'd joke with me about it.
Would you try to call someone you like in the middle of the night?
No...text only.
Oh yeah I would.
No, but I would think it was romantic if someone called me.
No, I would just stop by.
What do you think of Lloyd Dobler from "Say Anything?"
He's lame.
He's okay, I guess.
He's so romantic.
He's a complete tool.

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Would you ever pretend to be someone else to hook up with someone who is drunk?
Umm...no?
No, why would I do that?
No, that is super creepy.
No, I would want them to know me first.
Your sister is getting married. How do you act?
Happy.
Mellow.
Sulky.
Indifferent.
Have you ever tried to hook up with your high school crush?
No, I didn't have one.
Not really.
Yes, and it was fabulous.
Yes, and they put out a restraining order on me.

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If you love someone, is it forever?
Umm, what?
Hopefully.
Totally,
Yes, whether they know it or not.
Where would you go on a vacation with your love?
Martha's Vineyard.
Bermuda.
Paris.
Six Flags Over Texas.
Would you ever cheat on your partner?
It depends.
Only if I fell in love with someone else.
No, I would rather die.
I don't know, I have never had a partner.

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How is your hair?
Well, it has been better.
Impecable.
Not bad.
Kind of average.
Where did you see your life going after high school?
I was going to get involved in real estate.
I was going to be a furniture maker.
I was going to get married and raise a family.
I was going to keep acting if I can.
What do you think your worst quality is?
I am kind of shallow.
I am not much of a deep thinker.
I can be pretentious.
I have no impulse control.

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