Build an '80s Playlist and We'll Guess Which High School Stereotype You Were

EDUCATION

By: Teresa

5 Min Quiz

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When it comes to music, the 1980s were an extremely iconic decade. Artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna and Cyndi Lauper became well-known internationally. While they were singing solo, bands like Bon Jovi and Guns N' Roses were rockin' out with the big hair to end all big hair. Which of these artists would make it onto your 80s playlist, and will your answers tell us about who you were in high school?

One of the most popular movies of the 80s was John Hughes' 1985 film, "The Breakfast Club." The movie took five high school stereotypes and forced them to spend Saturday morning in detention together. Which of these characters were you most like? Were you prim and popular? Were you the classic jock or the nerd? Maybe you were the outcast or the delinquent!  While you might not realize it, your 80s playlist is the background music for your stereotype!

You might already know your stereotype, but let's find out if you're music tastes paired perfectly with it! Are you ready to follow the tune of these questions?

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Which Guns 'n Roses song would make your playlist?

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Where would you fit a Madonna song into an 80s playlist?

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Which one-hit wonder makes you want to dance the most?

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What do you think Taco is "Puttin' on the Ritz?"

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Would you have more Whitney Houston or Cyndi Lauper on your list?

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Which hair metal band gets a spot in your rotation?

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Which U2 song do you like the most?

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What kind of music will your playlist have the most of?

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Which of The Cure's songs do you know best?

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Which Bon Jovi song meant the most to you in high school?

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What Prince song could you listen to on repeat?

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Do you like Siouxie and The Banshees?

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Which 80s band do you like most?

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Which song from "Thriller" is a must add to your playlist?

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Do you prefer Sting without The Police?

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Which prom song would you add to your playlist?

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Do you like Boy George or George Michael more?

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Would Def Leppard make your playlist's top 10?

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Which Lionel Richie song gives you the feels?

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Which song from an 80s soundtrack do you think is catchiest?

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Would you add "We Are the World" to your listening lineup?

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Do you remember any Tears for Fears songs?

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Which Bruce Springsteen song could have been your life's anthem?

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Which Bryan Adams song reminds you of your high school sweetheart?

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Which David Bowie songs did you think was coolest in the 80s?

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Which 80s hip-hop act would get more than one song on your playlist?

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Which song do you think best represents the 80s?

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Would you have more songs by The Bangles or The Go Gos?

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Which of The Clash's songs would pick up the pace on your playlist?

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With which Pat Benetar song would you end your playlist?

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