Believe it or not, there’s an entire branch of psychology dedicated to the study of boy bands. I started it this morning, and it’s called boybandology. To quote an online article I once read but can no longer find, “which boy band member you like says more about your personality than all the macaroni art you could ever make for your school psychologist.” Word. This is the boybandology mission statement. By understanding the five boy band archetypes below, the dedicated professionals of boybandology (me) hope you will come to better understand yourself. Enjoy.
The Rebel Without a Cause: To the horror of God-fearing mothers everywhere, young girls have been fawning over these poorly-tattooed, overly-pierced, wild childs since the dawning of pop. If this is your type, you’re destined for a thorny rose tramp stamp and a lip ring. Get used to it.
What’s happening here, Chris?
Examples: AJ McLean, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey Fatone
The One You Always Forget: Everyone loves an underdog, especially one without a Wikipedia page. Like your crush, you tend to pass the spotlight on in favor of a more humble, forgettable existence. On the plus side, you won’t have to deal with paparazzi at your wedding.
Do you even know this guy’s name? Exactly.
Examples: Justin Jeffre, Danny Wood, Howie Dorough
The Silent Mute: You know his name, you recognize his face, but you have never once heard his voice. Is that even possible? You like The Silent Mute because you’re a perpetually wound-up Chatty Cathy
Pretty sure he’s only had one solo. Ever.
Examples: Jonathan Knight, Kevin Richardson
The Golden Boy: The star of the show and of your 5th grade notebook. Pursuing The Golden Boy means you’ve got a go big or go home attitude and you’re not afraid to show it (even if it means naming your firstborn Nick.) The forerunners of the Beliebers, these girls be cray.
Oh, Justin. You’ve come so far.
Example: Justin Timberlake, Nick Carter, Nick Lachey, Justin Timberlake
The Consolation Prize: Second in popularity only to The Golden Boy, the Consolation Prize typically attracts just enough attention to score a spot on MTV while leading a perfectly normal life on the side. Choosing The Consolation Prize means you’re generally down to Earth, but you love to live large when opportunity knocks.
The less famous/hunky Lachey.
Examples: Brian Litrell, Lance Bass, Drew Lachey
It’s no secret that I always go for The Golden Boy, but which category do you fall under?
As Told by Laura 