Question: have you ever peed in a pool? Don’t bother denying it, the guilty look on your face says it all. Well, you should feel even worse about your mortal existence, because new research has proven that you’re also a One Direction fan. No ifs or buts; it’s a fact.
Shocked to discover your sub-conscious affinity for One Direction? Questioning the world you live in? Don’t worry, we can explain.
As reported by Mashable, music-based dating site Tastebuds.fm has collected more than 6 million pieces of survey data from over 100,000 of its users to create Stereotype.fm; a new site where you can find out hilarious stereotypes about yourself – all based on what music you listen to.
How does it work? Co-founder of Tastebuds.fm and Stereotype.fm, Alex Parish, explains the logic. “We have always suspected a link between music taste and personality traits,” Parish tells Mashable. “So we wanted to see if we could… present our findings in a fun and appealing way.”
Funnily enough, the data produced some hilarious (and totally scientific) findings.
According to Stereotype.fm, Gotye fans are likely to have a right-wing political stance, have a lucky pair of underwear, and tend not to check if a condom is expired before using it (ewww). Now it’s up to you to decide whether your Gotye-loving friend will become somebody that you used to know.
“We have always suspected a link between music taste and personality traits.” – Alex Paris, Stereotype.fm co-founderPerhaps you’re a Misfits fan? Apparently you’re the most likely to be drunk right now (which might be why the words are jumping around the page). Wavves fans hold the title of being the least happy people in the world, and the dickhead who bullied you in Year 7 is most likely to be a fan of The Kooks.
Nick Cave might be proud to hear that his fans are most likely to have been arrested, dyed their hair a strange colour, and had multiple one night stands; while AC/DC afficianados aren’t big fans of same-sex marriage, and they’re also pretty superstitious. Strangely, Stevie Wonder fans are not.
Think your tattoo gives you some serious street cred? You might be disappointed to find out that Elton John fans are the most likely to be inked once, whereas Kelly Clarkson fans are most likely to have multiple tatts. This means that as soon as the needle gun finishes your second tattoo, you’re possessed by an overwhelming newfound love for Kelly Clarkson. It also explains why all members of Hells Angels have Kelly Clarkson shrines in their living rooms.
Been struggling to get to first base on a first date? Tip: check to see if they have “California Girls” on their iTunes. If they do, run for the hills and cancel that upcoming dinner date – now. Fans of Katy Perry were found to be the least likely to kiss you on a first date, even though the singer rose to success with a song about kissing girls for an “experimental game”.
Tame Impala fans were revealed to be the second most likely to dig blondes, beaten only by Blondie fans. Which actually seems pretty logical. They’re also likely to be able to lick their elbow and be vegetarian.
Other more logical findings included Wu-Tang Clan fans being the most likely to smoke weed regularly, with 50 per cent of their fans claiming to enjoy their habit “all the time”; Weird “Al” Yankovic fans being the most likely to masturbate daily; Michael Bublé fans being the most likely to be scared of spiders; First Aid Kit most likely to cause a car accident; and Taio Cruz lovers being the least likely to watch live music. Which is a shame, because Taio Cruz concerts are so good.
Head to Stereotype.fm to find out your own hilarious music stereotypes.
