Which Mean Girls Character Am I?

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On Wednesdays, we wear pink…and take personality quizzes.

We know you’re not a regular reader, you’re a cool reader—which is why you need to know which Mean Girls character you’re most like. Maybe you’re a confident leader like Regina, a smart, compassionate new girl like Cady, or a sweet and silly bestie like Karen. There’s only one way to find out and make fetch happen: answer these totally awesome personality questions!

A stylized depiction of the Mean Girls movie poster, featuring The Plastics and Cady Heron.

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Questions Overview

1. How would your friends describe you?
  1. Intelligent, caring, and unique.
  2. Clever, pretty, and outgoing.
  3. Friendly, charismatic, and fun.
  4. Creative, outspoken, and independent.
2. If you were a dessert, what dessert would you be?
  1. Strawberry shortcake with lots of whipped cream.
  2. Chocolate mousse cake with a raspberry topping.
  3. Rice Krispie treat drizzled with chocolate.
  4. Vanilla cupcake with pink frosting.
3. What totally useless thing would you bring with you on a deserted island?
  1. A notepad. What? I always have one on me.
  2. A mirror. I could start a fire with the reflection and check my hair.
  3. A tube of lipgloss. I would definitely get chapped lips.
  4. A stuffed animal. I couldn’t bear to be alone.
4. What’s your favorite subject in school?
  1. Art
  2. Math
  3. Science
  4. Theatre
5. You’re planning a weekend getaway. Where are you headed?
  1. A tropical island where I can lounge and drink out of a coconut.
  2. An amusement park full of fun rides.
  3. An art museum that has an installation on human rights.
  4. A savannah with exotic animals I’ve never seen before.
6. Which of these items would we be most likely to find in your bedroom?
  1. A cluttered bookshelf and homemade macaroni picture frame.
  2. Band posters and a colorful shag rug.
  3. A full-length mirror and makeup station with bulb lighting.
  4. Stuffed animals and glow-in-the-dark stars.
7. You win the lottery. What do you do?
  1. Donate to charity. I want to give back.
  2. Buy my dream house and car, duh.
  3. Get a new wardrobe. When you look good, you feel good.
  4. Buy a treehouse. That would be so fun!
8. Your friend’s having a rough day. What do you text them?
  1. “Want me to punch them?” I’m here for whatever they need.
  2. “I love you, and don’t you forget it!” I just want to make them smile.
  3. “Guess what I heard.” I’ll distract them with the latest gossip. Juicy drama heals all wounds.
  4. “Get over it.” What? They’re just being dramatic. A little tough love will be good for them.
9. Are you a morning bird or night owl?
  1. Morning bird, 100%.
  2. Night owl, definitely.
  3. A mix of both! It depends on my schedule.
  4. Huh? I’m not a bird—I’m a person, silly!
10. If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
  1. Dog
  2. Bunny
  3. Bird
  4. Cat
11. What iconic line from Mean Girls is your favorite?
  1. “She doesn’t even go here!”
  2. “One time she punched me in the face. It was awesome.”
  3. “I’m sorry that people are so jealous of me, but I can’t help it that I’m popular.”
  4. “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom!”
12. You’re participating in a talent show. What’s your act?
  1. Dancing to a trendy song.
  2. Making water glasses sing.
  3. Roasting people in the audience.
  4. Performing magic tricks.

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Who Are the Mean Girls?

In 2004, the dramatic comedy Mean Girls took the world by storm. The smash-hit movie would become an ultimate classic, later becoming a Broadway musical in 2018 and adapted a second time into a musical film in 2024. What makes the movie so iconic? Along with popular lines like “That was so fetch” and “On Wednesdays we wear pink,” Mean Girls conveys a story compiled of stereotypical characters in a refreshingly hilarious way. No matter your age, you can relate to the characters one way or another. So, who are these characters, and what makes them so unforgettable? Check out the list below:

  • Cady Heron is the new girl and desperately wants to fit in. Raised in Africa and home-schooled, Cady doesn’t want to be a loner anymore. So, she finds solace with Janis and Damian, the school’s outsiders. They soon come up with a plan to get revenge on the most popular girls in school (The Plastics), which leads Cady down a slippery slope of discovering who she truly is.
  • Regina George is the most popular girl in school and the leader of The Plastics. She comes from a wealthy family and is very used to getting her way. She’s clever, manipulative, and beautiful, which made gaining control and reigning over the school easy. People hate her, but they also want to be her.
  • Gretchen Wieners is Regina’s second in command and a fellow member of The Plastics. Her father is the inventor of Toaster Strudel, and she’s a lover of all things gossip. She’s Regina’s most loyal friend and is influenced by her most; however, she has a kind heart and approaches situations with kindness.
  • Karen Smith is the third member of The Plastics. Her bubbly, ditzy personality makes her the comedic relief of the group. She’s extremely impressionable but is the most approachable out of all the Plastics, thanks to her friendly personality.
  • Janis Ian is an outsider and the first friend Cady makes. She used to be best friends with Regina, until Regina ultimately humiliated and bullied her in front of the entire school. Janis sees things for what they are and isn’t afraid to call people out.
  • Damian is Janis’s best friend. He has a heart of gold and is very protective over his friends. He sees the world through a positive light and is always down for a good time.
  • Aaron Samuels sits in front of Cady in math class and is Regina’s ex. Cady soon develops a crush on him, which ultimately fuels her revenge scheme on Regina, who takes him back to get under Cady’s skin.

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