When I was young, I loved rainbows. At the time, they held no more political significance than leprechauns, or at least none that I knew. I simply thought they were magical – like unicorns, knights in shining armor and ballerinas. So the little girl in me couldn’t have been more pleased to discover the Rainbow Quiz, created by the folks at spacefem.com – home to random and unnecessary, but stupidly addictive, quizzes.
The Rainbow Quiz is basically a personality test of sorts. And I secretly love these things. I’m always curious to know what they profess to reveal about my identity.
I took the Rainbow Quiz for the first time a few weeks ago. Here’s the result:
What is says about you: You are a strong person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you’ve mastered it. You’re good at getting people to like you.
My thoughts? Well. I’m actually not a big fan of yellow. I like green. And blue. And black. And red. And— well, pretty much every color BUT yellow. Maybe I should look at this. Does this mean my external tastes do not reconcile with my internal impulses? Am I paying too much attention to what I want and what brings me pleasure, but not enough attention to what I need? And what’s this thing about patience? Clearly, this test is flawed. I have the patience of a gnat. Ask anyone. And what exactly is this test inferring, saying I’m “good at getting people to like me.” It’s not like I’m forcing anyone into the back of the Bada-Bing to make a blood pact or having folks craft piles of friendship pins – although, now that I think about it, rows of seed beads in these colors might actually improve the look of my thrashed New Balances. Minus the yellow.
Clearly, I should have walked away at this point. Instead, I pondered the results for a few weeks, with time-outs for work and sleep and American Idol. I decided to take the Rainbow Quiz again. I really wanted a prettier rainbow. Here’s what I got:
What is says about you: You are a contemplative person. You appreciate quiet moments. People depend on you to make them feel secure.
White, huh? Is that even a shade? Now, I’m conflicted. The second rainbow is much prettier than the first – not as muddy. But what it says about me is so dreadfully boring! And I still see some yellow. Why can’t my rainbow look like sherbet? There’s no yellow in sherbet.
By Loguk
Or, perhaps, I should leave quizzes to those less likely to self-indulgently analyze the results ad nauseam. I’ve learned my lesson – leave rainbows to those who can handle them. I can find comfort in the fact that unicorns, at least, never disappointed me like this.
Why don’t you take the test? Just be sure to let me know how pleased you are with the results.
lacochran
/ March 9, 2009*insert Homer Simpson drool here* Rainbow sherbet! Yum! My rainbow came out in shades of purple. I didn’t take it to heart.
lacochran’s last blog post.."Here I am, stuck in the middle…"–Stealers Wheel
LiLu
/ March 9, 2009YOURS is ugly?? I so win: http://www.livitluvit.com/2009/02/i-have-ugliest-rainbow-ever.html
LiLu’s last blog post..Housekeeping! You Want Me Fluff Your Pillow?
Complex and Searching
/ March 9, 2009Emma, I’m Orange.
Your rainbow is strongly shaded orange. What is says about you: You are a strong person. You appreciate a challenge. Others are amazed at how you don’t give up.Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
justjp
/ March 9, 2009Sherbet! Thats all I have to say.
justjp’s last blog post..Today it’s accpetable to hate me.
emmajames
/ March 13, 2009Lacochran: I know, I know, I analyze things way too much. Cynically, of course. Purple is pretty.
LiLu: BWWAAAHHHHH! Silver lining – at least you’re in with the environmentally friendly crowd.
C&S: And do you appreciate a challenge? I do, particularly when I win.
JP: Such an odd work, no?