I recently took a deep dive into the world of online gay tests, specifically the ones from BuzzFeed, with a friend. We were curious about our own “gay numbers” and decided to take the tests together. The tests were simple: answer a series of questions, and at the end, you receive a score that determines your level of gayness.
The first test we took was the “How Gay Are You?” quiz. I was excited to see where I would fall on the spectrum. I’ve always been open about my love for Britney Spears, and I was confident that would earn me some points. Sure enough, my favorite Britney song, “Toxic,” earned me a point. However, when it came to Little Mix, a popular girl group, I was unsure if I knew their music. My friend and I looked them up, and after listening to their hit song “Work From Home,” we decided to give ourselves the point.
As we continued the test, I was surprised by some of the questions. For example, one asked if I liked Ed Sheeran. I immediately said no, and my friend agreed. We both find his music boring and believe he’s overrated. However, the test seemed to imply that straight people would like Ed Sheeran, which we found amusing.
Another question asked if I had ever worn underwear under board shorts. I do, and I was surprised to learn that this might be considered a “gay” thing. I explained that I wear underwear under my board shorts for sun protection, and my friend agreed that it made sense. However, the test seemed to imply that straight people wouldn’t do this, which we found puzzling.
Towards the end of the test, I was asked if I knew anything about Grumpy Cat or had inspirational quotes like “Live, Laugh, Love” in my house. I didn’t, and I was relieved. I’ve always found those types of quotes to be cheesy and overdone.
After answering all the questions, we tallied up our points. I ended up with a score of 19, which the test deemed “fairly gay.” I was satisfied with my score, as I’ve always identified as queer and have been open about my attraction to people of all genders.
Overall, taking the BuzzFeed gay tests was a fun and enlightening experience. It was interesting to see how society often associates certain behaviors or preferences with being gay, and it was a reminder that labels can be limiting. At the end of the day, it’s important to embrace who you are and live your truth, regardless of what a test or anyone else might say.