Which '80s Song Describes Your Life?

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which '80s Song Describes Your Life?
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About This Quiz

The '80s was such an exciting and innovative time. No decade before or since has been as exciting as the '80s. Given the number of extremely cool things to come out of that time period, it can be difficult to narrow down the things we find most relatable. This quiz will help you wade through the decade's grooviest and most rockin' music to find which '80s song best describes your life.

You might enjoy the stable life or you could be living it on the edge. Either way, we're sure to help you discover which song best sums up your life. Choose the answer that best matches you so that we can find the song that applies most to your life. If you're planning a career change or a move across the country, there's an '80s song out there you should start using as your own personal anthem. 

Whether it's George Michael or Madonna crooning your '80s song has yet to be determined. But once you describe yourself in detail, pairing your life with an '80s song will be a breeze. You won't even have to get all footloose to find out. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Which gift would you most like to receive for your birthday?
Cash
A spa treatment
Handmade jewelry
Flowers

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Which dessert has your name on it?
A deep-fried Twinkie
Anything with whipped cream
Double chocolate mint cookies
A slice of cake

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How do you relieve stress?
I go for a ride on my motorcycle.
I do new-age yoga.
I talk to a friend.
I hit the gym.

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How would your co-workers describe your attitude?
They would say I like to take risks.
They would say I have my own way of doing things.
They'd call me a great team player.
They would say I'm easy to get along with.

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What's your idea of a good workout?
Rock climbing
Doing squats
Playing tennis
Power walking

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As an instructor, which style of dance would you teach your students?
Contemporary
The rhumba
The tango
The quickstep

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If you won a billion dollars, what's the first thing you would do?
I would call my boss and quit.
I would have a heart attack.
I would buy myself a new house.
I would donate some money to charity.

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Do you think you are more right- or left-brained?
I think I'm scatterbrained.
I'm more left-brained.
I'm more right-brained.
I've never thought about it.

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Which word best sums up your job?
Boring
Exciting
Collaborative
Fun

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What are you most likely to dress up as for Halloween?
A priest
A vampire
A double-headed monster
A unicorn

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Which '80s artist appeals to you most?
Chaka Khan
Axl Rose
Madonna
Cyndi Lauper

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Who are you most likely to go out for drinks with?
My client
My therapist
My sweetheart
My best friend

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What are you most likely to daydream about?
Skydiving
Hot fudge sundaes
The future
The beach

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If you had to sing a song at a karaoke bar, which would you choose?
"Addicted to Love" by Robert Palmer
"Funkytown" by Lipps Inc.
"When Doves Cry" by Prince
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin

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As a dance instructor, which style of dance would you teach your students?
Contemporary
The rhumba
The tango
The quickstep

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What kind of music do you listen to most often?
Alternative Rock
Disco
Hip-Hop
Pop

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Which condiment or spice appeals most to your taste buds?
Hot sauce
Cumin
Salt-and-pepper combo
Honey barbecue sauce

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Which U2 song do you like most?
"Sunday Bloody Sunday"
"One"
"With or Without You"
"New Year's Day"

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You work on a movie set. What exactly is your role?
I'd be called in to do the stunts.
I handle wardrobe and make-up.
I would help all the actors rehearse their lines.
I'd be the intern who's eager to pitch in as needed.

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What drink would you order at a coffee shop?
I'd order just the house brew — and make it black!
Ooh, that caramel frappe has my name on it!
I'd like a double shot of espresso.
I'd prefer a smoothie.

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Describe your relationship with your boss.
I surf the web at my desk when my boss is out of sight.
I never let my boss know where I am on my days off.
I don't hide anything from my boss.
I like to bring in donuts or bagels to share — just to start the day off right.

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Which breakfast side would you order?
Grits
Sausage
Bacon
Fruit salad

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How many times a week do you eat fast food?
Three or more
Just once
Twice
Never

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What is your general mood like these days?
Adventurous
Mischievous
Balanced
Optimistic

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What would you be found doing at a large family dinner party?
I would be setting off firecrackers in the back yard.
I would be making Jell-o shots in the kitchen.
I would be helping to cook the meal.
I would be giving the toast.

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What do you prefer to wear to bed?
I usually fall asleep in whatever I'm wearing.
I like to sleep in the nude.
I like wearing big T-shirts.
I wear pajamas.

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What would you like to be doing in five years?
I would like to start a relationship.
I would like to be traveling.
I would like to be having children.
I hope to be retired.

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What would your best friend describe you as?
Spontaneous
Fun
Reliable
Sweet

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Which '80s fashion trend would you rock?
I would totally rock metal hair!
I'd definitely work it with some legwarmers!
I'm all about the big shoulder pads!
Neon T-shirts are my new thing!

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You're at the pet store. Which animal would you bring home?
An iguana
A snake
A parrot
A kitten

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