Discover Your Inner Joe: Penn Badgley and the ‘You’ Cast Take on a Character Quiz
Every so often, the universe aligns in such a way that it offers up a delightful glimpse into the minds of those who willingly portray dangerously obsessive characters on television. Enter Penn Badgley and the cast of Netflix’s “You,” who recently took a character quiz to unearth which fictional persona they really embody. Spoiler alert: it’s as enlightening as a self-help book written by a sociopath. In this latest episode of “Let’s Pretend We’re Normal,” the cast has shared their results, leaving us all to ponder an essential question—what does it say about us if we identify with a character who’s a notorious stalker?
The quiz, hosted by a reputable corner of the internet (a.k.a. BuzzFeed), had our favorite on-screen psychopaths revealing their inner truths with all the grace of a drunken dance at a wedding. Badgley, who plays the charmingly unhinged Joe Goldberg, identified as—wait for it—Joe. Shocking, right? It’s almost as if a chef said their favorite dish is… pasta. Meanwhile, co-stars like Victoria Pedretti and Shay Mitchell didn’t shy away from their results either, with Pedretti channeling her inner Love Quinn. Because, of course, what could be more relatable than identifying with a character who’s willing to go to any lengths for love?
As the cast spilled their tea on social media, fans flocked to join in the fun—because nothing screams “healthy self-reflection” quite like diagnosing oneself through the lens of fictional serial killers. The results ignited a firestorm of chatter, with fans eagerly sharing their own quiz outcomes. Who wouldn’t want to find out they’re a little bit of Joe and a little bit of Love? It’s practically a rite of passage at this point, akin to discovering your Hogwarts house or which Disney villain you’d be (spoiler: it’s probably Maleficent).
While the quiz may seem like a lighthearted distraction, let’s pause for a moment to consider the implications. If we’re all identifying with these characters, are we secretly hoping for our own romantic obsessions or just looking for attention? The world may never know. However, this quiz serves as a timely reminder that we’re all just one bad decision away from becoming the protagonist in our own twisted love story—minus the charming British accent.
And so, as we collectively grapple with the results of this character quiz, let’s remember: life is short, but our fascination with flawed characters is eternal. What’s next on the horizon? Perhaps a quiz to find out who in your life is most likely to ghost you after a first date. Spoiler alert: it’s probably the one who identifies as Joe.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed, Netflix
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