Hyperfixations
This British boy band, popular in the early 2010s has lived rent free in my head for years. I could probably list all five of their legal names and birthdays off the top of my head.
What is One Direction?
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When was 2015?
If I had a nickel for everytime I was stood up because I was white. I would have one nickel.
Who is Christian Simpson?
These numbers directly follow the ones that went viral in 2025, with an opposing hand motion.
What is 8 9?
My favorite drink, named after famed golfer who, legend has it, invented the combo.
What is an Arnold Palmer?
This craft has been an obsession of mine after Taylor Swift's line about them in 2022; they now often adorn my wrists!
What are friendship bracelets?
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When was 2022?
This boy, who shares a name with my brother, was the inspiration for my hit song light of the world.
Who is Declan Sloan?
My go-to question when I could instead say "Do you like this?"
What is "ya dig?"
What is pink!?
This book series by Suzanne Collins explores themes of hope, love, institutionalized oppression, politics, and human nature, with each book having an accompanying film.
What are The Hunger Games?
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When was 2013?
This guy told me he liked me, then he told me he only liked me as a friend. We then left the country together.
Who is Javian Green?
This phrase, most commonly seen on a Gen X woman's wall, is often followed by someone's name.
What is "live, laugh, love _____"?
My favorite state, oddly enough the geographically smallest.
What is Rhode Island?
This book (which I have absolutely destroyed Amerlin's copy of) is a classic that debates the question "Is eternal life a blessing or a curse?" Many of you had to read it in 4th grade.
What is "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit?
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When was 2019?
My first ever "boyfriend" whom I dated from November to April of my sixth-grade year.
Who is Dylan Monacco?
This Spanish phrase literally means "it is pleasing to me." I often use it to express my moderate to excessive approval of something.
What is "me gusta?"
My favorite flower, which is featured on the Playbill of my favorite musical.
What is a Carnation?
This 2024 deluxe edition of a folk-pop album was my #1 album in 2025. I could probably tell you every lyric off the top of my head.
What is "Stick Season (Forever)" by Noah Kahan?
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When was 2012?
If you had asked me in 1st grade, I would have told you he was the person I was going to marry. He then followed me across the country.
Who is Gabriel Armstrong?
This repeated onomatopoeia is a phrase I will use to get your attention, usually used when we are sitting at opposite ends of a table.
What is "jingle jingle"?
My favorite number that coincidentally happens to be my graduating year.
What is 28?