Which Famous Saturday Night Live Character Are You?

By: Jane Andrews
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Famous Saturday Night Live Character Are You?
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About This Quiz

Since first hitting the small screen in 1975, "Saturday Night Live" has become a late-night comedy institution. It's produced some of the most memorable comedic characters of all time, many of whom have gone on to star in their own successful (and not so successful — anyone remembers "Stuart Saves His Family?") feature films. And while some of the country's biggest celebrities have hosted SNL week after week, it's the show's wacky cast of recurring characters — from Wayne Campbell and Stefon Meyers to the Spartan Cheerleaders and the Target Lady —  that have kept us tuning in for more than four decades.

Sure, they’re hysterically funny, but perhaps another reason why we love these characters so much is that we can see a bit of ourselves in them. How many times have you headbanged to your favorite song while cruising in your car? Or felt overly enthusiastic about an item on your Target shopping list? And let's face it — we've probably all felt the need for more cowbell at least once or twice in our lives.

Are you ready to find out which "SNL" character is most aligned with your vibe? Answer all of the questions below, and we'll tell you. Live, from New York, it’s the "Saturday Night Live" personality quiz!





If you had to try out one of the following jobs for a day, which would it be?
Target store clerk
Motivational speaker
Restaurant critic
Roadie
Of the following options, where are you most likely to shop?
Ed Hardy outlet
Target
Thrift store
Varsity.com
Which saying best describes your outlook on life?
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, love like you'll never be hurt."
"A little party never killed nobody."
"It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up."
"The only bad workout is the one that didn't happen."

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Who's your favorite "Saturday Night Live" cast member?
Mike Meyers
Chris Farley
Will Ferrell
Bill Hader
Which of the following shows or movies are you most likely to watch on a sick day?
"This Is Spinal Tap"
"Bring It On"
"Behind the Music"
"Party Monster"
How would you describe your current circle of friends?
I have one best friend who's my true ride-or-die.
It's large, and I feel like I'm always running into people I know.
I have a few good friends who often come to me for advice.
I'm a bit of a creative loner — my best friend is my art.

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When you get nervous, what do you tend to do?
Giggle
Become clumsy
Jump up and down
I don't do anything when I'm nervous.
Which of the following songs do you like best?
Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl"
Flo Rida's "Club Can't Handle Me"
Blue Oyster Cult's "(Don't Fear) The Reaper"
Where are we most likely to find you on a Friday night?
Working late
Checking out a live show
At a restaurant, bar or art opening
The gym

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When you're stressed out, how do you cope?
Go for a run, hit the gym or workout at home with a YouTube video
Get a little loud and take things out on others
Shop until I drop
Headbang to heavy metal
Which of the following descriptions best matches your sense of style?
Laid-back grunge
'70s-chic
Conservative
Colorful and eclectic
When you hear that your local community center is holding auditions for an "American Idol" style talent show, what do you do?
Sign up immediately and start putting together a routine — I love talent shows!
Skip it — I'd never be able to fit it into my busy schedule of party openings and dinner dates.
Call my best bud and think of a good song to cover — if anything, it gives us an excuse to hang out and headbang in the car.
Think of signing up but ultimately pass —I'm working that night, anyway.

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Do you like to give your friends advice?
Sure — but only if they ask.
Yes! I'm especially good at giving shopping advice.
I'm less about giving advice and more about providing support and cheering my friends on.
As often as I can. If sharing my experiences can help someone make a good decision or overcome a problem, I'm all about it.
What's your ideal date-night scenario?
Hitting a club or bar opening and dancing all night
Going to a basketball or baseball game
Seeing a live concert
Making dinner and relaxing at home
What do you like best about "Saturday Night Live?"
The celebrity hosts
The musical guests
Weekend Update
Digital shorts

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When you're craving something sweet, which of the following do you reach for first?
Ice cream sundae
Brownies
Candy
Chocolate covered almonds
What's your preferred brand of humor?
Slapstick
Practical jokes
Stand-up comedy
Off-the-wall vaudeville
Which extracurricular activity did you participate in during high school?
Cheerleading
Chorus
Debate team
None of the above

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When you go to a party, which of the following scenarios do you typically find yourself in?
Talking to everyone and anyone all night long
Chilling with a small group of friends
Joining an impromptu jam session or drum circle
Amping people up to sing karaoke or play a party game
How do you like to drink your coffee?
Black
With milk and sugar
I drink tall, non-fat lattes with caramel drizzle.
I don't need coffee — I usually feel naturally caffeinated.
Would you describe yourself as a morning person?
Absolutely — the early bird gets the worm!
No way — I'd sleep to noon every day if I could.
Yes — if staying up all night counts.
I'm more of a night owl.

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Which celebrity do you admire most?
Steven Tyler
Oprah Winfrey
Lindsay Lohan
Beyonce
Of the following types of people, which annoy you the most?
Fake, phony people
Irresponsible kids
Shoplifters
Anyone I'm competing against
Which impromptu weekend activity excites you the most?
Garage sale shopping
Going to a march or a rally
Finding a free concert in the park
Hitting a 24-hour rave

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Who are you most likely to crush on?
A cute bartender
A new next-door neighbor
A local athlete
A coffeehouse musician
It's time for a little exercise. What do you do?
Work out at home to an aerobics video
Hit the gym
Go dancing
Whatever I can do to avoid exercising
Do you spend a lot of time putting on makeup and/or doing your hair in the morning?
I try to get it done as fast as I can — wouldn't want to be late for work!
Yes — I won't leave my house unless my hair is perfectly gelled.
No way — that's what baseball caps are for!
Not really, but I do like to look presentable and wear a tie.

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If you won the lottery, what's the first splurge purchase you'd make?
The latest model Instant Pot
VIP concert tickets
A $300 face mask
New sneakers
If you could travel back in time to any of the following eras, which would it be?
The laid-back 1970s
The roaring 1920s
The upbeat 1980s
I'm cool in the present day, thanks.
When you daydream, what do you think about most often?
Getting promoted at work
Meeting my celebrity idol
Winning a big game
Selling out an arena

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