What ’80s Song Is Your Personal Anthem?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
What ’80s Song Is Your Personal Anthem?
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About This Quiz

Music has an amazing way to speak to and even for us. Certain songs can transport us back in time to important events in our past in a way that almost nothing else can. And it's not just the memories but the feelings as well, almost like reliving a piece of history as the melody plays. It's an amazing power that some songs have. 

While pretty much any song can do it, from any time and any place, you have to admit that there's something exciting and unique about the songs of the '80s. Even if you didn't grow up during the '80s, if you have an appreciation for music and music history then you know just how much the '80s have influenced and molded the music that came afterward. 

With the music of the '80s being as powerful as it is, there has to be that one song that means more to you than any other. One song that stands out as "the" song for you. Your own personal anthem from the '80s that cuts to the heart of who you are and how you look at the world. Let's find out what '80s song is your personal anthem!

You're at a party and a fight breaks out. What do you do?
Get involved
Try to break it up
Just sit back and mind my business
Head to a different room and keep enjoying the evening

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How many devices in your house right now are capable of playing music?
Just a couple
I don't think I've ever counted.
One or two, I guess
I have at least one in pretty much every room.

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Where are you likely to be at 7AM on a Wednesday?
Sleeping
Hitting snooze again
Getting ready for the day
Working out

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If you could be reincarnated as an animal, what would you want to come back as?
An eagle
A snake
A tiger
Some kind of monkey

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Do your friends ever call you up out of the blue to ask your advice on things?
Quite a bit
Depends on the friend. And the advice
Not a ton, no
Sometimes!

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Are you ever early for work or class?
Not ever
Only if I have a good reason
Rarely
All the time

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Are you the kind of person who's more likely to throw a party or just go to someone else's?
I'd throw my own for a reason, but I'd rather go out.
I'd rather throw the party, so it can be perfect.
Eh, I can't be bothered to throw my own party.
As long as there's a party, I don't care.

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How often do you sing in the shower?
I sing sometimes, but not necessarily in the shower.
I guess it happens now and then.
I'm not much of a singer.
If the water's running, I'm singing.

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How do you consume music these days anyway?
I stream playlists.
I'll watch videos on YouTube.
I still buy CDs sometimes.
Any way I can get it

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Do you ever listen to terrestrial radio?
In my car, I guess
Not really
Wait, what's terrestrial radio?
Of course!

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If your friends invite you for a day at the beach, what's your response?
If I have the time, I'm in.
I am ready to be awesome on the beach any time.
Sure, should I bring snacks?
I'm probably the one inviting them.

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Not every band in the '80s can be your favorite. Who do you think was the most overrated?
Bon Jovi
Duran Duran
Madonna
Poison

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When the '80s music is done, it's time for an '80s movie. Pick your favorite of these four.
"The Breakfast Club"
"Ghostbusters"
"Raiders of the Lost Ark"
"Back to the Future"

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Why not tell us your favorite '80s sitcom while you're here.
"Cheers"
"ALF"
"Night Court"
"The Golden Girls"

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How do you like to spend a typical Friday night?
Maybe catching a movie
Out with friends
A relaxing night in
Party!

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What do you think is the best way to get ahead in life?
Hard work
Beng the best at whatever you do
Lots of luck
Just be a good person

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Would you ever lie to get out of trouble if you knew you wouldn't be caught?
In a heartbeat
I guess it depends on the circumstances
Probably
I don't think so

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If you could do anything you want for a living, what would you do?
Maybe an artist of some kind
I'd be a movie star
Can I do nothing?
A high-profile influencer

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If you were going to go on vacation to a party city, which one would you pick?
Tokyo
Paris
Las Vegas
Los Angeles

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Would you ever ghost someone if a more fun opportunity popped up last minute?
I might cancel last minute, I guess.
I could see that happening
Nah, I'd stick to my plans
Maybe?

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Are you more into fast food or a sit-down kind of dinner?
I like to sit and have a real meal.
Fast!
Home cooking is where it's at
I don't usually have time for slow meals.

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Aliens just landed on Earth and they say they want to be friends. Do you trust them?
Oh hell no
This never works out, I'm keeping a baseball bat handy
If they can travel to Earth, there's no way I can fight them so meh, I'm cool with it.
If they seem friendly, why not?

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If you were in a horror movie, how long do you figure you'd survive?
I'm surviving the whole thing.
I like to think I'd be the monster.
Right till the end
I'm going out early.

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Did you know it's recommended that you change your sheets every two weeks?
Gonna be honest, I am not on the schedule
Nope
I knew that, but I do not do that
Of course!

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What's the absolute best flavor of gum?
I don't really like gum
Cinnamon
Mint
Bubblegum

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The calendar is jam-packed with holidays. Do you have a favorite?
Thanksgiving
Halloween
My birthday
Christmas

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Who are the most iconic duo in comedy history?
Abbott and Costello
Key and Peele
Jay and Silent Bob
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler

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What does your dream house look like?
A downtown penthouse
A big castle
A nice place in the country
Any place where I can have a ton of friends over

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If you couldn't drive how would you get around town?
Get a friend to drive
Public transit
I can walk
I'd ride a bike

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Have you ever given in to road rage?
I may have cussed some people out
Is flipping the bird road rage?
Nah, I let things slide
Not at all

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