Are You Performative or Authentic?

Take this quiz to find out!

Everyone falls into one of two buckets: authentic or performative. Which bucket are you in?

Answer these questions to find out! We'll tell you whether you march to the beat of your own drum or if you love to carefully curate your image for others.

Illustration of an authentic-looking man juxtaposed to a performative-looking man who is reading a book.

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Questions Overview

1. How would your friends describe you?
  1. Exciting
  2. One-of-a-kind
  3. Chill
  4. Popular
2. Choose an outfit:
  1. A man wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt with a green hoodie draped around his shoulders.
  2. A woman wearing a blue button-up shirt with tan khakis.
  3. A man wearing a black bucket hat, a black Vlone T-shirt, and black cargo pants.
  4. A woman wearing blue jeans and a white, cropped tank top.
3. Now pick a song:
  1. "Right Side of My Neck" by Faye Webster
  2. "Griddlë" by Yeat & Don Toliver
  3. "Glue Song" by beabadoobee
  4. "Pretty & Petty" by Cardi B
  5. I don't know any of these 😭
4. You have to choose one of these aesthetics. What's it going to be?
  1. Goth
  2. Old Money
  3. Dark Academia
  4. Cottagecore
5. Which pet would you take home with you?
  1. Dog
  2. Cat
  3. Lizard
  4. Crow
6. Choose a photo that matches your vibe.
  1. A photo of a sunset.
  2. A photo of a Labubu doll next to a cup of coffee.
  3. A photo of a cup of matcha and a book opened to a random page.
  4. A photo of four men playing basketball.
7. Which social media platform is your favorite?
  1. Instagram.
  2. Facebook.
  3. TikTok.
  4. Reddit.
  5. I don't have a favorite.
8. What's your friend group like?
  1. Funny—we love to goof off.
  2. Popular—people want to be friends with us.
  3. Chill—we're always vibing with each other.
  4. Over the top—we can't help being extra sometimes!
9. Pick a celeb:
  1. Clairo
  2. Timothée Chalamet
  3. Björk
  4. Michael B. Jordan

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What Being Performative or Authentic Says About You

Everyone is typically either performative or authentic (or a little bit of both), and while there's nothing wrong with either, it can reveal some things about the type of person you are. For this quiz, we gave you a list of questions to help determine whether you're performative or authentic. Here's what your result means:


You're Performative!
Looks like you're a performative person. Better make room for your matcha, labubu keychain, bell hooks, and tote bag, because you're going to need it. As a performative person, you love to curate a specific image so you come across a certain way to others (but honestly, don't we all?). There's nothing wrong with being performative sometimes—it just means you've found an aesthetic you aspire to and want others to acknowledge it!

You're Authentic!
You're an authentic person whose number one priority is being true to yourself. When it comes to your likes and interests, you aren't afraid to shy away from trends and dive into more obscure things. Whether it be the music you're listening to or your outfit of the day, everything you do is unique to you. You're truly one-of-a-kind, and you won't let anyone take that away from you!

Want to learn more?

Want to learn more about what it means to be performative versus what it means to be authentic? Check out these resources:

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