Which "Goonies" Character Are You, Based on Your '80s Preferences?

By: Amanda Monell
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which "Goonies" Character Are You, Based on Your '80s Preferences?
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About This Quiz

Now that many of the '80s kids have grown up. Many are flocking to revisit "The Goonies."  Why?  It could be to revisit their childhoods, but in many cases, it is to introduce their children to one of their favorite films.  "The Goonies" was an essential childhood film in the '80s because it had everything that a kid could dream of: a gang of friends, a legend of a dangerous pirate, and a mysterious treasure, to name a few.  That and the universal message that friendship will help you conquer every obstacle in your path, from developers destroying your homes to dodging booby traps in a pirate's cave.

One of the cooler things about "The Goonies" is that many of the actors associated with the film have grown up to be established actors and entertainers.  Sean Astin, who played the lead, Mikey, has been in a couple of amazing films: he played the title role in "Rudy" as well as Samwise Gamgee in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.  One of his more recent roles was Joyce Byers's new love, Bob Newby, on the hit show, "Stranger Things."  Josh Brolin, who played Mikey's older brother, Brand, went on to star in a few films you may recognize; "No Country for Old Men," "True Grit," and a couple of the Avenger films.

So, which one of these fun and eclectic characters are you?  Let's hop into our time machine, warp back to the 1980s, and answer some questions about your preferences.  We'll analyze your answers and tell you which Goonie you are!

Which of Michael Jackson's songs is your favorite?
"Thriller"
"Beat It"
There are so many to choose from, I can't decide.
I don't like Michael Jackson.
Of the 1980s movies listed below, which one would you watch again?
"The Princess Bride"
"BMX Bandits"
"Licensed to Drive"
"Back to the Future"
Did you own any scrunchies?
Yes, I liked how they were designed.
Maybe one or two
I made fun of people who did own them while keeping a few in my wardrobe.
No

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Cyndi Lauper performed a song on "The Goonies" soundtrack. Which of her other songs makes you want to sing?
"Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
"All Through The Night"
"She-Bop"
"Iko Iko"
Did you own a Discman?
I was one of the first ones to own a Discman.
Nah, I stuck with my Walkman.
I bought a Discman after my Walkman died.
Yes
What was the biggest drawback of owning a boom box?
They got hot when you used them for a long time.
They were heavy.
The music went into your ears if you carried it on your shoulder.
They ate up batteries.

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Which of the kids on "The Cosby Show" do you identify with the most?
Theo
Vanessa
Rudy
Denise
Which 1980s sitcom did you enjoy watching?
"Who's the Boss?"
"21 Jump Street"
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"
I didn't watch any of these.
Corey Feldman was not only a member of the cast of "The Goonies," he was also a celebrity who became a household name in the 1980s. Which one of his films have you seen?
"Dream a Little Dream"
"The Lost Boys"
"Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever"
"Stand by Me"

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The 1980s were a great time to catch a slasher film. Which one of these movies would scare you the most?
"April Fool's Day"
"A Nightmare on Elm Street"
"Prom Night"
"Night School"
A trend in the 1980s was having multiple piercings in your ears. How many did you have?
One, but in a unique place
Three
Seven
I didn't pierce my ears.
Which girl from "The Goonies" would you date?
If I had to choose, Andi.
Andi
Stef
Neither of them is my type.

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What pirate film would you watch?
"The Buccaneer"
"The Princess Bride"
"Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl"
"Hook"
Which of these plastic charms would you add to your necklace?
A lion's head
A broken heart
A toilet
A book
Did you ever try to break dance?
I was pretty good at break dancing.
I would lead dance-offs with my slick moves.
No, I am fairly clumsy.
I knew a few moves, but nothing that was good.

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Were you ever able to solve a Rubik's Cube?
I'd try it every once in a while, but then I'd get frustrated and give up.
I didn't even buy one. That's how hard it looked to me.
After unassembling it and putting it back together, I could.
Yes, and I had it done in less than five minutes.
To you, what was the biggest disadvantage to wearing jelly shoes?
They caused blisters.
They never had the color I'd want.
They'd leave imprints on your feet.
They would often break after a few uses.
Did you ever receive a friendship bracelet?
I had one friendship bracelet from someone who was special to me.
I received a few friendship bracelets.
I lost count of how many I received.
I tended to make them for others.

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How big was your hair in the 1980s?
I wore it on the smaller side.
It was average height, I guess.
It was huge.
I didn't have big hair.
Which of these 1980s hair fads did you try?
I dyed my hair a funky color.
I crimped my hair.
I had a mohawk.
I had things shaved into my head.
How did you feel about Garbage Pail Kids?
I wasn't allowed to look at them, let alone own them.
I thought they were hilarious.
I was grossed out by them.
I thought they were mean.

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Did your parents wait in line for a Cabbage Patch Kid?
They waited for hours to get me a doll.
I was too old to want a Cabbage Patch Kid.
I didn't get a Cabbage Patch Kid until the craziness died down.
I wasn't interested in Cabbage Patch Kids.
Which of these 1980s fads would you like to come back?
Glam rock bands
The Masters of the Universe toys
Micromachine cars
Neon-colored everything
Which of these foods from the 1980s do you still eat?
Lean Cuisine frozen meals
Frozen yogurt
Fruit Roll-Ups
Nerds

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How much MTV did you watch?
I watched it whenever I could.
I'd watch about three hours a day.
I'd watch it when I worked out.
I wasn't interested in MTV.
Which video game system was your favorite?
I had a Sega Genesis.
I had a Nintendo.
I liked the Atari 2600.
I liked PC games the best.
Did you try New Coke?
I was the first one in my family to try it.
I didn't drink regular soda at the time.
I tried it and regretted it.
After hearing how horrible it was, I didn't let it come near me.

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Which of the Golden Girls was your favorite?
Dorothy Zbornak
Sophia Petrillo
Blanche Deveraux
Rose Neiland
Madonna was the Queen of Pop in the 1980s. Which of her songs was your favorite?
"Express Yourself"
"Lucky Star"
"Material Girl"
"Like a Virgin"
Did you have a slap bracelet?
I had one slap bracelet.
I didn't like them.
I had several of them.
Slap bracelets hurt!

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