Are You Carla, Elliot, Turk or JD in Scrubs?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Are You Carla, Elliot, Turk or JD in Scrubs?
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About This Quiz

When "Scrubs" showed up in 2001, it was so different from any other show that had aired on television. Sure, we'd seen medical dramas before, even medical comedies like "M*A*S*H*," but the character dynamic on "Scrubs," the surreal fantasy sequences and the surprisingly real relationships, made it a true standout. How many shows will take you through eight seasons without revealing the name of a central character, other than referring to him as "Janitor"? Scrubs committed to their bits, and they had an extraordinary commitment to its characters.

From the near-eternal optimism of JD (and his strange fantasies) to the baffling habit Elliot had of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, it's hard not to love the cast of this show. Who hasn't felt the competitive spirit of Turk or lost their patience, like Carla, every once in a while? That's why the show worked so well! Everyone had a distinct "something" about them, but, just like real people, they were also never limited to that one characteristic. JD became a responsible adult, Elliot gained her confidence, Carla was able to mellow out, and Turk became more compassionate and understanding. And now it's time to see whose scrubs fit you best. Take the quiz and see which character you are!

1 Laughing
ABC
Sometimes you need to laugh at yourself. How's your sense of humor?
Limited when it comes to anything at my expense
I'll make fun of you, me, my best friend, the big guy upstairs. Everyone is fair game for a little fun.
I'm a little too stressed to appreciate jokes most of the time.
My sense of humor is pretty good, although I don't get as many laughs as I want.

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2 Emergency
NBC
Do you know what to do in case of a medical emergency?
I can keep calm and assess the situation.
I am all over.
I might panic.
If I can't help, I can get help.

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3 Listening
NBC
Are you a good listener?
As long as people are listening to me
I think so.
It's something I need to work on.
Sorry, what'd you say?

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4 Athlete
ABC
How much of an athlete are you?
I'm competitive but not super athletic.
I'm pretty exceptional.
Athletics are not for me.
I try my best!

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5 Scrubs
NBC
Speaking of scrubs, what kind would you choose to wear?
Something colorful
Whatever stands out in the crowd is my go-to.
I'll wear what everyone else is wearing.
I could get cool, fun ones, but I'd never be able to pull them off.

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6 Dream
NBC
What do you dream about?
Family and stuff
Success!
I don't remember my dreams.
Literally everything

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7 Friends
NBC
Are work friends different than your regular friends?
Some of them are
There can be crossover.
Yes
Nope!

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8 Confident
NBC
Do you feel like confidence is one of your strengths?
It's up there, sure.
You better believe it!
Heck, no
I suppose it could be one of them; my hair game would outrank it, though.

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9 Imagination copy
NBC
Have you ever been told you need to pay more attention?
No one speaks to me like that.
Well, who hasn't been told that at some point?
Not often
Oh, yeah

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10 Wrestling copy
NBC
Do you have any opinions on professional wrestling?
Not really, no
I think it's cool.
Ugh
I feel love for it.

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11 Xmas Party
NBC
Who are you at the work Christmas party?
The one relaxing
The one eating free snacks
The one who does something regrettable
The life of the party

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12 Musical copy
NBC
Are you ever moved to break into song?
I might dance a little.
Oh, now and then
I prefer to leave the singing to others.
You know it!

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13 Janitor
NBC
Do you have any enemies?
I have plenty of people I don't like. Does that count?
Me? Never!
I hope not!
I do have a nemesis.

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14 Working Together
NBC
How well do you work with others?
I guess it depends on who I'm working with.
I work well in any situation.
Sometimes I prefer to work alone.
Awesomely well!

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15 Friends 2
NBC
Can a friend count on you no matter what?
Well, I need to know the situation.
Usually!
I'll help if I can.
No matter what!

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16 Feelings
NBC
Is it sometimes hard for you to separate your feelings from your work?
Not always
Rarely
Very hard
Why would I do that?

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17 Romance copy
NBC
Is a workplace romance ever a good idea?
Only if you're sure about it
It's a great idea!
Not usually, but you never know
Maybe one time in 10

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18 Prank copy
NBC
Would you ever prank a friend?
No!
Oh, yeah.
That's not really my style.
I'll prank anyone.

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19 Mistake copy
NBC
How do you handle it when you make a mistake?
I get angry.
What mistakes?
I just move on like nothing happened.
I try to learn from my mistakes, maybe freak out a little.

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20 Secrets copy
NBC
Do you have one friend who knows all your secrets?
Not really
Well, not all of them
Some stuff I try to keep to myself.
Oh, yeah

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21 Dr Kevin Casey copy
NBC
Do you have any heroes?
Family members
Lots of them!
There have been people in my life who inspired me.
Like Batman or like in real life?

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22 Lucky copy
NBC
Do you feel particularly lucky?
I don't believe in luck.
Yeah, I can be lucky.
Not at all
Not always

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23 Ambitious
NBC
Are you ambitious?
I'm somewhat ambitious, but I don't want to overreach.
I want to be the best of the best.
I'd like to prove myself.
Yes!

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24 Family
NBC
How well do you get along with your family?
I don't see them as much as I'd like.
We're tight but weird.
They're not the best.
It's super complicated, but we do OK.

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25 Boss Gets Mad
NBC
What happens if your boss freaks out on you?
They better be respectful.
Why would anyone freak out on me?
Panic attack?
Try to impress them later

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26 Mrs Tanner
NBC
Is it your responsibility to make a difference in the world?
Maybe not the world but in the lives of people around me
Definitely!
I think it's everyone's responsibility.
I try my best.

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27 Tough Love
NBC
Do you think you can be a little harsh sometimes?
Who told you that?
I'd find that hard to believe.
I certainly hope not!
Never!

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28 Eyebrows
NBC
Are you pretty chill, or do you get a little uptight now and then?
Somewhere in the middle
Chill like a penguin!
I get a little weird sometimes.
I try to be chill, but I get in my own head now and then.

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29 Sharing Feelings
NBC
Are you good at sharing your feelings?
Not particularly
Depends on who I'm sharing with
That gets hard for me.
I'm an open book!

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30 Love Life
NBC
Overall, how would you describe your love life?
Satisfying
Awesome
Confused
Hectic

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