Are You a Mac or a PC?

By: Brian Whitney

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Ford or Chevy? Red Sox or Yankees? Democrat or Republican? These are divisive times. These days, people have a lot of differences with each other whether they be politically, socially or culturally, but is there really any bigger difference than the choice between Mac and PC?

If you like a PC and someone tries to explain to you that a Mac is better, all that is going to do is start a fight. And if you're a Mac fan, you don't even want to think about listening to someone tell you how cool a PC is, because you know better. The battle between Mac and PC has been going on for a long time and shows no sign of stopping.

What about you? Are you a Mac or a PC? We aren't asking you what you own or prefer; we want to know which one your personality connects with the most. Are you a minimalist? Are you artsy? Are you frugal? Are you a liberal or a conservative? Do you live in the city or in the country? Are you a gamer? All of these things have a lot to do with whether you're a Mac or a PC. Take this quiz and find out.

Which president do you most wish was still in office?

Jimmy Carter

Barack Obama
George Bush Jr.

Ronald Reagan

When you buy a car, do you always get the warranty with it?

Of course

I probably would.
Not if it is too expensive

No, I will take my chances.

It's time to move, which one of these is your dream home?

A condo in the city

A house in a coastal town
A house in the suburbs

A house in the country

How much time do you spend checking things out on Pinterest?

Lots, I love it.

I check it out sometimes.
None

I have no idea what that is.

Do you think that marriage is truly something that should last forever?

I would never get married.

I used to before I got divorced.
I suppose so.

Of course

Age is just a number, how old do you feel most of the time?

18

30
40

50

Has anyone ever called you a hipster before?

Sure, it happens a lot.

Yes, but I'm not one.
Not to my face

No way

Time to hit the road, what sounds most fun to drive?

A Vespa

A Hyundai
A Harley

A Ford truck

You're heading out for the day, what do you wear for shoes?

Fluevogs

Sperrys
Nikes

LL Bean boots

What kind of music are you most likely to crank up really loud?

Techno

Rap
Classic rock

Country

It's almost barbecue season, how often do you eat meat?

I never eat meat.

Rarely
Sometimes

Often

Which of these drinks sounds the best on a hot day?

San Pellegrino

Root beer
Orange soda

Cola

You just sat down to lunch, what do you order?

Beef shawarma

Falafel
Steak and cheese

Pastrami on rye

When was the last time that you stayed up all night for no reason?

Just the other day

Within the last few months
Within the last few years

It's been forever.

If you could choose right now, how many kids would you have over your lifetime?

0

1
2

3 or more

What's most important to you when it comes to where you live?

Safety

Quiet
Convenience to work

Fun things to do

How many pieces of original artwork do you own?

10 or more

Less than 10
Well, my kid drew something I had framed once.

I don't own any.

It's a Friday night and you're out on the town, where are you going?

An art walk

A symphony
A movie

A basketball game

You just entered a party, do you want everyone to notice you?

I sure do.

I wouldn't mind.
Not really

Ugh, please no

How important is it to get a higher degree?

It's really important to get at least a graduate degree.

You need at least a college degree to do well in life.
It's pretty important.

It isn't important at all.

You can go to any one of these places for free for a week, where do you choose to go?

Prague

Amsterdam
Bermuda

Disney World

If you could play any of the following sports professionally, which would it be?

None, I hate sports.

Basketball
Baseball

Football

Your doorbell just rang at 7 p.m., what are you thinking?

Yay! Maybe someone came over to hang out.

I am curious as to who showed up.
I hope it isn't a salesperson.

I don't care who it is, I want them to go away.

You're in college, which class would you rather take?

English Literature

Sociology
Earth Science

Math

What word comes closest to how you would describe your personal style?

Retro

Unique
Upscale

Casual

You're killing time in the airport reading a book, what type would you choose?

A book of short stories

A thriller
A memoir

A romance

Which fast food place sounds the best for a late night snack?

In-N-Out-Burger

Whataburger
Five Guys

McDonald's

Someone you know starts talking about technology, how do you react?

I get excited.

I pretend I am interested.
I space right out.

I turn and walk away.

You're chilling out for the night, what are you going to watch on TV?

"Parks and Recreation"

"South Park"
"Law and Order: SVU"

"Smallville"

Which of these movies would you take a date to?

"Garden State"

"Winter's Bone"
"The Dark Knight"

"Back to the Future"

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