Chronically Online Test: How Online Are You?

Chronically Online Test

⏱️ 10-12 minutes 📝 20 questions

Are you chronically online? This test measures your familiarity with internet culture, memes, viral trends, and online phenomena. Answer 20 questions about social media moments, internet personalities, and digital culture that shaped the web. Your score will reveal just how plugged into the online world you really are.

Question 1
What does “stan” mean in internet slang?
Question 2
Which phrase went viral from the “Woman Yelling at Cat” meme?
Question 3
What does “touch grass” mean?
Question 4
What platform is known for 280-character posts?
Question 5
What does “ratio” mean on Twitter/X?
Question 6
Who is known for the catchphrase “It’s giving…”?
Question 7
What does “CEO of” mean on TikTok?
Question 8
What is “doomscrolling”?
Question 9
What does “no cap” mean?
Question 10
What is a “main character moment”?
Question 11
What does “slay” mean in internet culture?
Question 12
What is “FYP” on TikTok?
Question 13
What does “based” mean?
Question 14
What is “Cottagecore”?
Question 15
What does “ick” mean when talking about dating?
Question 16
How much time do you spend on social media daily?
Question 17
What’s your reaction when you see a viral trend?
Question 18
Do you use internet slang in real-life conversations?
Question 19
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?
Question 20
How do you feel when the internet is down?

References

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