What's Your '90s Rock Song Theme Song?

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About This Quiz

The rock scene of the 90s was known for bringing us a steady diet of grunge and flannel, with Seattle serving as the home of the alternative scene.

The bright, artificial, technicolor feel of the 80s was being replaced by a much more earthy and grounded energy. In addition to the alternative rock scene, British bands were also making a splash, bringing a combination of punk, rock, electronic and even classical music influences to the table.

Want to to know what your 90s rock anthem is? This quiz will help you find it!

Perhaps you have a pretty dark outlook on life and an extremely low opinion of humanity in general. If you'd actually welcome news of the apocalypse, "Black Hole Sun," by Soundgarden, seems like the perfect anthem for your pessimistic vibe.

On the other hand, maybe you're a lot more optimistic. If you have your fingers crossed that the relationship of your dreams is on the horizon, perhaps this might just be the day that they throw it back to you. It also seems like "Wonderwall," by Oasis, would be a fitting anthem.

Maybe your vibe is somewhere between apocalyptic and sunshine and lollipops. Fear not! We have the perfect 90s rock anthem for you, as well!

Crank it up and let's get this party started right. Word.

What is your general opinion of humanity?

Bring on the apocalypse!

People are awesome.
I generally get along pretty well with most people.

There's a lot of suffering out there, but there's some good, too.

Which color is most prominent in your closet?

Red

Blue
Khaki

Black

Of the following, which place would you rather visit?

London, England

New York, NY
Seattle, WA

Austin, TX

Are you generally more optimistic or pessimistic?

I'm a total pessimist.

I'm hopeful, but I'm aware of how short life is.
I'm a realist.

I'm a very optimistic person.

Based on your lifestyle, how long do you think you'll live?

However long, it won't be long enough.

I'm pretty sure that I'll live to be very old.
I should probably already be dead by now, so every day is a blessing.

I'm likely to die relatively young.

Do you mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence?

Not really, but I prefer to earn my bread if I can.

I'm all about that whole Robin Hood thing.
I don't think stealing is okay for any reason.

What does that even mean?

Which 90s fad is most your style?

Piercings

Napster
Sagging pants

Grunge

Which 90s movie would you rather watch?

"Goodfellas"

"The Matrix"
"Titanic"

"Pulp Fiction"

How much tragedy have you had to overcome in your life?

I've been pretty blessed to avoid tragedy in my life so far.

Life's been pretty bland for me, honestly.
I've had my fair share of tragedy.

It's been one horrible thing after another, but I'm still alive.

Is it kind of a miracle that you're still alive?

I wouldn't call it a miracle, but I've had close calls.

Isn't it a miracle that any of us is alive?
Yes, totally. I should have died long ago.

I wouldn't say that at all.

How much is angst a part of your life?

Those days are long behind me.

I don't really have any angst.
I'm definitely a bit angsty at times.

That's pretty much all my life is.

Which fashion statement from the 90s fits you best?

Flannel shirts

Overalls
Bleached hair

Fanny packs

Besides rock, which kind of music do you like the best?

Death metal

Pop
Classical

Folk

Have you ever bleached your hair?

Yes, but it was a long time ago.

I tried it once. I looked pretty amazing.
It's bleached right now.

No, I would never do that.

Have you ever owned a pair of rollerblades?

Yep, I actually used them recently.

I used to go rollerblading all the time.
I have never gone rollerblading.

I went once or twice, but I used someone else's blades.

How hard it is for you to change?

I'm able to let things go pretty quickly.

I can't change. I'm here in my mode.
I've learned how to adapt to any circumstance.

It's not easy, but I do my best.

Are you living an alternative lifestyle compared to the cultural norms?

I'm conforming less and less.

I fit in pretty well with everyone else.
Yes, but it's been more out of necessity than anything.

Yeah, I'm pretty far out there with my lifestyle.

Which stringed instrument fits your personality the best?

Electric guitar

Bass guitar
Violin

Acoustic guitar

Would you consider yourself to be a spiritual person?

No, not at all.

Yes, but in a more unconventional way.
Yes, definitely.

I used to be, but not as much anymore.

Which 90s dance move fits you the best?

Kid 'N' Play

Cha Cha Slide
The Running Man

Vogue

Do you have any tattoos?

I don't have any.

I have one.
My body is covered in tattoos.

I have a few.

How many piercings do you have?

My whole body is covered in them.

I have one or two in conventional spots.
I have one or more in a few unusual places.

I don't have any piercings.

Which 90s TV show would you rather watch?

"Seinfeld"

"Friends"
"The X-Files"

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

How would you describe your love life?

What love life?

Tragic
Stable

Beautiful

Do you have the sense that you need someone to save you?

There's no saving me.

Oh yes, definitely.
I guess there are moments where I feel that way.

Nope, I can take care of myself, thank you.

Is today the day that they're gonna throw it back to you?

I'm not sure what you mean, but I doubt it.

They're never gonna throw it back to you.
I have a feeling that today is the day.

What the heck are you talking about?

Which high school clique did you fit into best?

Preppy athletes

Band geeks
Goth or Emo kids

Stoners

Which 90s saying best fits your personality?

"Talk to the hand."

"As if..."
"Oh snap!"

"Boo-ya!"

Have you ever sagged your pants?

I tried it once, but I hated the feeling of it.

Nope, I never have.
I used to, but it's been a long time.

I'm sagging them right now.

Have you ever been to an oxygen bar?

No, I wasn't really interested in that scene.

What the heck is that?
Oh yeah, I used to go all the time.

I went once or twice.

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