Mariah Loves Earth, Life under the Sky , 2019 I’m sitting outside on this beautiful sunny day contemplating the ephemeral beauty of new friendships. This life-giving essence does not occur with all friendships— it is a rarity —but when it does arise it’s a magical experience; you feel as though your brain's neurons have lit up like a Las Vegas slot machine that has just landed on three red cherries. Occasionally, this feeling may arise when you are captivated by a life-changing book, have watched an enthralling film, entered a flow state during physical activity, or engaged in something deeply creative. The whirlwind of emotions, excitement, glee, and awe are reminiscent of one’s first time on an extraordinarily dizzying amusement park ride; its briefness mimics that of this period of friendship as well. Maybe it’s because Spring is in the air? Or maybe I am inspired by the nostalgic music of my youth? Whatever the cause, thoughts of this blissfully fleeting stage of friendship h...
1. What social media platforms would I find you on?
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, and all the rest!
It’s practical and enjoyable to use LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube,and Instagram.
Maybe Goodreads, Chess.com, and Letterboxd? But I rarely use social media. Twitch, Tumblr, DeviantArt, Reddit, and Discord are my go-tos!
Social media? I’m out of the loop, but I do use YouTube and Reddit.
2. Which conversation would you take part in?
“Kiki’s Delivery Service is cute, but I prefer comedic series like The Devil is a Part-Timer!”
“Okay, so here is the tea! The Beyhive doesn’t like Lil’ Kim’s fans because they believe that there can only be one Queen B.”
“I truly believe that if someone likes Tolstoy that they will like Pynchon—I mean, they slather on the details!”
“I honestly can’t choose between Lex Friedman and Call Her Daddy!”
“I like a balance between r/MadeMeSmile and r/todayilearned.”
3. If you had to make a presentation, which topic would you choose?
Films that Exemplify Baudelaire’s Concept of the Flâneur Magic: The Gathering vs. Dungeons & Dragons The Most Gripping True Crime Cases Surprising Celebrity Couples The Top Ten Outdoor and Wilderness Documentaries
4. What list makes the most sense to you?
Too Hot to Handle, The Circle, Perfect Match, Love is Blind Paris, Texas; Brazil; Metropolis; Moonrise Kingdom; Ghost World Disenchantment, Castlevania, The Magicians, Fullmetal Alchemist Bright Side, Cut, Marques Brownlee, The Dodo, First We Feast Free Solo,The Alpinist,14 Peaks, Into Thin Air,The Summit
5. Where are you most likely to meet people?
Work or a wedding
An art gallery or a local coffee shop Hinge or a trendy bar Tumblr or Twitch
The gym or extracurricular activities
6. How many books do you read each year?
I read hundreds of web comics, and some anime too.
One or two, but I have listened to quite a few audiobooks.
I don’t read books! I read Instagram comments.
At least 24, but the year isn’t over yet!
I pick up a book occasionally, but I'm usually too busy to finish them.
7. Who is your celebrity crush?
Marlon Brando or Josephine Baker
Zendaya or Chappell Roan
Taylor Swift or Andrew Garfield
Satoru Gojo or Nobara Kugisaki
David Goggins or Kim Jain
8. Whose bumping on your Spotify?
Hozier or The Weeknd
Sabrina Carpenter or Charli XCX
BTS or BLACKPINK
Billie Holiday or The 13th Floor Elevators
Daft Punk or Flying Lotus
9. What’s a dating dealbreaker?
Disliking Reality TV
Being critical of gaming
Regularly posting on social media
Not listening to podcasts or audiobooks
Too much screen time
10. How do you choose what media you consume?
By determining the most credible sources and how informative they are.
Whatever is the most entertaining!
I look at what is most popular that sounds interesting.
I scroll through Crunchyroll or get recommendations from my friends.
I normally seek out specific media to research a topic.
11. You have an afternoon with no commitments. What are you going to do?
Binge an anime series or watch a Twitch live-stream
Finish a novel, write a movie review, and research a historical topic
Scroll TikTok and check out Netflix’s Top 10 TV Shows
Watch a Netflix documentary and start reading a book by Sarah J. Maas.
I'm going to go into nature, bring a wireless speaker, blast some beats and relax.
12. How do you get your news?
DW News, Al Jazeera, Maclean’s, and New York Magazine
News? I try to avoid that—unless you mean new game releases. TikTok or Snapchat!
I like reading The Atlantic, watching Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, or listening to Vox’s Today, Explained.
I get the news from whoever decides to update me. If someone doesn't tell me face-to-face I don't hear about it.
Quiz created with assistance from ChatGPT by OpenAI. All writing is my own, but I received assistance with coding and brainstorming.
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I guess I'm too old, I don't relate to most of the answers.....
ReplyDeleteI think I need to create another option. It's a very niche quiz so there is normally only one option for each person. Thanks for the feedback!
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