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

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Build an '80s Playlist and We'll Guess Which High School Clique You Were In
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About This Quiz

When it comes to music, our favorites speak a lot to our personalities. From rock and roll to R&B, build an '80s playlist and we'll guess which high school clique you were in.

When it comes to the music of the 1980s, the songs and artists were iconic. Michael Jackson was solidifying his spot as the King of Pop. Madonna was singing about being a "Material Girl." Everyone was "Livin' on a Prayer" with Bon Jovi while Whitney Houston was "Saving All My Love for You." Although these songs might've been on your playlist, there was a long line of other hits.

If you were a fan of rock music, you were probably rocking out with Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard and Van Halen. For those into the smooth R&B tunes, your playlist carried Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Sade. For the bright eyes who needed a bit of pop, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson and Prince were easy favorites. For those listening to these songs, what does it say about your high school clique?

For the skaters, you were probably listening to hard rock and the immersion of New Wave. While "nerds" are known for their vast knowledge, this would probably spread into their massive affinity toward all genres. If you were an outcast, you might be listening to the obscure songs that a real appreciator of the arts would know. Which one of these are you?

Does your '80s music playlist prove you belong with the outcasts or the jocks? There's only one way to find out!

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Which Prince song did you listen to in the car the most?
"Little Red Corvette"
"When Doves Cry"
"Raspberry Beret"
"Purple Rain"

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Would you add a song by "The Go-Gos?"
The Go-Gos were too sugary sweet for me.
"Our Lips Are Sealed" would make my list.
"Vacation" is a great song!
I love "We Got the Beat."

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Which '80s power ballad would you add to a playlist?
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler
"Is This Love" by Whitesnake
"I Remember You" by Skid Row
"Sister Christian" by Night Ranger

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Which '80s band had the best style?
U2
Devo
Depeche Mode
Bon Jovi

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Which Michael Jackson song must be added to an '80s playlist?
"Beat It"
"Thriller"
"The Girl is Mine"
"Billie Jean"

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Would you add any songs by "The Police" to your playlist?
I never cared for The Police.
"Every Breath You Take" is a great song.
I would add "King of Pain."
"Roxanne" is '80s gold!

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Which Bon Jovi song makes you sing along?
"Livin' on a Prayer"
"Runaway"
"I'll Be There for You"
"Wanted Dead or Alive"

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Which '80s song most makes you want to dance?
"Super Freak"
"Push It"
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"
"Thriller"

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If you could be a member of any '80s band, which one would you choose?
Duran Duran
The Cure
Poison
Pet Shop Boys

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Which '80s diva would get the most time on your playlist?
Annie Lennox
Siouxie Sioux
Madonna
Cyndi Lauper

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Which song by "The Bangles" makes an appearance on your list?
"Walk Like an Egyptian"
"Manic Monday"
"Eternal Flame"
I never listened to The Bangles.

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Which U2 song do you know word for word?
"Sunday Bloody Sunday"
I don't care for U2.
"New Year's Day"
"Where the Streets Have No Name"

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Which genre of music was the best in the '80s?
Dance
New Wave
Metal
Pop

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Where would you add a Madonna song on your playlist?
I would add Madonna at the very beginning.
Madonna has no place on my playlist.
I would add Madonna near the end.
I would add her in the middle somewhere.

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Which '80s one-hit wonder could you play on repeat?
"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell
"Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners
"Beds are Burning" by Midnight Oil
"Lean On Me" by Club Nouveau

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Which '80s band do you think was most underrated?
The Clash
Tears for Fears
New Order
Slaughter

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Which '80s song makes you think of your prom?
"Crazy for You" by Madonna
"Faithfully" by Journey
I didn't go to prom.
"Take My Breath Away" by Berlin

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Which '80s pop singer would make the cut?
Whitney Houston
Boy George
George Michael
Debbie Gibson

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Which New Kid on The Block song sums up your high school years best?
"If You Go Away"
"Hanging Tough"
"Didn't I"
"You Got It"

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Do you like the Eurythmics version of "Sweet Dreams" or Marilyn Manson's '90s version better?
Annie Lennox is a much better singer.
I like them both.
I think Marilyn Manson did a more creative version.
The original is always better than the cover.

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Would you add "Funky Town" to your list?
I love that song!
I don't know that song.
That's a great idea!
I don't like that song at all.

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Which B52s song makes you smile the most?
"Love Shack"
"Roam"
"Private Idaho"
I don't know their songs well enough to decide.

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Did you like Devo or the Talking Heads more?
Devo was much more original.
The Talking Heads were epic.
I liked them both.
I'm not a fan of either one.

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How many songs will end up on your '80s playlist?
10-20
21-40
41-50
51 or more

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Which Billy Idol song would you do at an '80s karaoke night?
"White Wedding"
"Rebel Yell"
"Dancing with Myself"
""Eyes Without a Face"

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Which of The Pretenders' songs would end up on your list?
"I'll Stand By You"
"Middle of the Road"
"Louie Louie"
"Up the Neck"

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Do you know the "Safety Dance" or the "Electric Slide" better?
I can do both dances!
I like the "Electric Slide" better.
I'm more a fan of the running man.
I'm not much of a dancer.

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Which Poison song would you turn up full blast?
"Talk Dirty to Me"
"Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
"Fallen Angel"
"Nothin' But a Good Time"

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Which Culture Club song do you think is best?
"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me"
"Karma Chameleon"
"Time"
"I'll Tumble 4 Ya"

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Which track do you like the most?
"Take On Me" by A-ha
"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns 'n Roses
"Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard
"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins

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