Read through these common, everyday scenarios. Keep track of how many times you say, “Yep, that’s me!”
Section 1: The Morning Routine
Your alarm goes off. You:
a) Hop out of bed immediately, ready to conquer the day. (1 point)
b) Hit snooze at least twice, every single time. (5 points)
c) Have a 5-minute internal debate about the meaning of life before your feet touch the floor. (3 points)Making your bed is:
a) A non-negotiable part of your morning. (1 point)
b) Something you do if guests are coming over. (3 points)
c) A mythical concept you’ve heard rumors about. (5 points)
Section 2: Social Situations & The Inner You
After a social event, you:
a) Feel energized and hope to do it again soon. (1 point)
b) Need at least 2 hours of alone time to recharge your social battery. (5 points)
c) Replay every single conversation in your head, cringing at one awkward thing you said. (3 points)You see a friend you know in the grocery store. You:
a) Wave enthusiastically and go say hello. (1 point)
b) Suddenly become very interested in the nutrition facts of a cereal box to avoid eye contact. (5 points)
c) Do a quick calculation of whether you can hide in the frozen food aisle. (3 points)
Section 3: Food & Quirks
You have a very specific way you eat a certain food (like eating the edges of a brownie first, or deconstructing a sandwich).
a) Nope, I just eat it. (1 point)
b) Absolutely, and it brings me great joy. (5 points)
c) I have a system, but I wouldn’t call it that specific. (3 points)When you’re home alone, you:
a) Enjoy the peace and quiet. (1 point)
b) Have full-blown concerts, talk-show interviews, or dramatic arguments with yourself in the mirror. (5 points)
c) Sometimes dance a little while moving from room to room. (3 points)
Section 4: The Digital Life
Your phone photo gallery is mostly:
a) Well-organized albums of important events. (1 point)
b) 4,000 screenshots you’ll never look at again, 50 blurry photos of your pet, and 12 pictures of a funny-shaped vegetable. (5 points)
c) A mix of memories and a few random things. (3 points)You read a text message. You:
a) Reply right away. (1 point)
b) Think about replying for so long that it becomes awkward to reply at all. (5 points)
c) Type out a response, delete it, type another one, and then finally send something simple like “lol” or “okay.” (3 points)
Okay, Let’s Add Up Your Points!
Got your total? Let’s see what it says about you.
Mostly 1s (8-15 points): The Classic “Normal”
You’ve got your life together! You’re reliable, organized, and what most people would picture when they think “normal.” You’re the friend people call when they need a sane, practical opinion. But let’s be honest—even you have a secret weird habit or two. Everyone does!
Mix of 1s, 3s, and 5s (16-30 points): The Perfectly Balanced Weirdo
Congratulations! You are the most normal kind of person there is which is to say, you’re wonderfully, uniquely you. You have your life together in some areas and are a beautiful mess in others. You’re adaptable, relatable, and probably a lot of fun to be around. Your “normal” is just the right amount of quirky.
Mostly 5s (31-40 points): The Gloriously Unique Human
“Normal” is a setting on the washing machine, and you, my friend, are on a completely different cycle. You dance to the beat of your own drum, and you do it loudly. You have vibrant inner worlds, unique routines, and a perspective on life that others probably find fascinating. You might feel like the odd one out sometimes, but the world needs your unique flavor. Never change.
The Real Truth About “Normal”
Here’s the secret no one tells you: There’s no such thing as “normal.”
Really.
What we call “normal“ is just a collection of common habits and behaviors. But every single person has their own strange little rituals, private thoughts, and quirky ways of doing things. The friend who seems to have it all together? They probably have a weird sock habit or talk to their plants. The super-successful coworker? They might only eat foods that are the same color on Tuesdays.
Your “weird“ is what makes you, you. It’s your signature. So if you scored on the “weirder” end of the scale, wear it as a badge of honor. You’re an original in a world full of copies.
So, how normal are you? Hopefully, you’ve realized that you’re perfectly, wonderfully, not-normal. And that’s the best thing to be.
Now, go be your awesome, quirky self. The world is waiting for you.