Which One Of The The Goldbergs Are You?

Pick any random day taking place back in 1980-something, and chances are Adam F. Goldberg has an incredible story to tell about what he and his family were up to at the time. Since 2013, he’s been telling us all about it on his ABC sitcom The Goldbergs, one of the best sitcoms on TV today. Naturally, the titular Goldbergs aren’t exactly the classic traditional TV family, and that’s a big part of their charm. Though they all love one another deep down inside, they can’t help but yell at one another about every little thing, and fans of the show wouldn’t have it any other way.

It’s not just the angry family dysfunction that makes The Goldbergs such a hit, though. More importantly, the real Adam F. Goldberg and the lead character based on him have an incredible wealth of knowledge about pop culture, specifically that which came to fame during the series’ timeframe. Even if you can’t relate to the characters, anyone with a healthy amount of ‘80s nostalgia will regularly be overwhelmed with joy at the references and nods to their favorite decade that crop up each and every episode.

Besides, most viewers probably will relate to the characters, as they’re some of the most human and realistic people on TV today. To see what we mean, head back to the ‘80s yourself by taking our quiz to find out which character from The Goldbergs is the most like you.

Question 1

Were you alive in the 1980s?

Despite what the advertising may imply, The Goldbergs is hardly That ‘80s Show in regards to how integral the time frame is to the plot. That said, it does play a big role in the overall feel, so in order to be a Goldberg, you need to know the decade.

Question 2

What’s your favorite movie genre?

Just about every sitcom character has a certain love of pop culture, but Adam F. Goldberg truly takes it to another level. Almost every day, he’s remarking or parodying one classic film or another, and sometimes his family even joins in on the fun. Which movies would you recreate?

Question 3

Do you get along with your parents?

For the most part, the Goldberg kids are quite privileged to have loving parents who only embarrass them every once in a while. Not everyone is so lucky, however, including Murray, whose relationship with his dad is rather icy. How are things with your folks?

Question 4

How’s your love life?

With parents like Murray and Beverly Goldberg, it’s obvious that Adam, Barry, and Erica have pretty warped views on what a happy relationship entails. Maybe this is why all the kids have flaws love lives from the start, though they all do eventually have a few boyfriends and girlfriends.

Question 5

Did you do well in school?

Being teenagers, Adam, Erica, and Barry all start The Goldbergs in high school. Despite sharing a last name, though, the kids all achieve wildly different levels of academic success. Naturally, Beverly continues to love them all the same anyway, but maybe your parents were tougher about your grades.

Question 6

How much time do you spent on hair care per day?

From a visual perspective, the most striking element of The Goldbergs isn’t just the vintage, throwback style. Even before one notices the ‘80s feel, Beverly’s giant hair stands out as impossible to miss. Chances are you don’t style yours quite the same, but you might spend some time on it.

Question 7

Are you athletic?

In Barry Goldberg’s own mind, he’s Michael Jordan’s worst nightmare. Unless, of course, they wind up being teammates, which is almost a guarantee. Friendly rivalry still isn’t out of the question. Unfortunately, Barry’s only a star athlete in his own mind. Do you have any skills on the court?

Question 8

Can you cook?

Nowadays, it’s hardly a requirement for a wife or mother to hand cook every single meal her husband or children eat. Beverly Goldberg is a more traditional woman than most, though, which makes sense since she raised her family over 30 years ago. Regardless of your situation, do you ever cook?

Question 9

Which of the following comedians is your favorite?

For the most part, Adam Goldberg’s obsessive love of pop culture is confined to movies and TV shows. However, like any nerdy kid who loves to laugh, there’s also bound to be a bunch of great standup comedians in the kid’s life. His family might even laugh at them, too.

Question 10

Which of the following ‘80s movies is your favorite?

Try as they might, The Goldbergs will never be able to encapsulate every single thing that became popular in the ‘80s, and as a simple four answer quiz site, we obviously can’t, either. If you had to pick from one of these four classic movies, though, which would you watch?

Question 11

Which of the kid’s high school friends is your favorite?

Beverly Goldberg might think Adam, Barry, and Erica are the only kids in Jenkintown worth our time, and Murray might not even go that far. However, fans of the show are well aware the other children in their high school are plenty hilarious in their own right. Who makes you laugh hardest?

Question 12

Which of the adult Goldberg’s acquaintances is your favorite?

Entertaining as the kids are, the adult Goldbergs are a barrel of laughs, as well. Just like their children, this status is reflected in their friends and acquaintances, who likewise might be funnier than any member of the show’s lead family. Who do you like most?

Question 13

Which of the Goldberg’s teachers is your favorite?

The Goldberg’s, their fellow high school students, and any random adult they run into are all funny, but that’s still not the full extent of the show’s hilarity. Adam, Barry, and Erica also happen to have some of the funniest teachers on TV, each brilliantly weird in their own way.

Question 14

Do you ever drink alcohol?

One thing about the 1980s that really hasn’t changed over the years is that teenagers tried drinking alcohol whenever they could despite the fact they weren’t yet legally allowed to do so. The Goldbergs have largely resisted this temptation, though Barry and Erica have both been caught at parties with booze present.

Question 15

Who’s your favorite ‘80s pop star?

Every decade in history has their fair share of incredible pop superstars, but something about how the ‘80s gave into every single excess made their crop extra special. Erica’s bedroom is a veritable shrine to the various music idols around at the time, and her brothers are secretly the same.

Question 16

Which side character do you like the least?

All right, so the side characters on The Goldbergs are all pretty hilarious across the board, but that doesn’t mean we’d want to live with them. Half of the comedy comes from the fact the actual Goldbergs can’t get along with most of their acquaintances, and you may well be the same.

Question 17

Do you like to read?

By and large, Adam Goldberg’s nerdy interest take the form of movies and TV shows, which makes sense given the era he grew up in. However, any true geek also loves reading now and again, a reputation Adam lives up to with his love of comic books.

Question 18

What’s your preferred style of dress?

Even more so than any of the music, the movies, or the bizarrely large hair styles, the 1980s have been remembered for its incredible fashions. It’s reached a point where “’80s throwback” is basically a clothing style all its own, but using that as a potential answer might be too easy.

Question 19

What’s your sense of humor?

The Goldbergs cast of characters are closer to one another than the average sitcom’s, due to the fact they all share the same last name. However, this hardly means they’re particularly similar people, as each has their own brand of humor that sets them apart. What makes you laugh most?

Question 20

What’s your worst quality?

Screaming their way through life, it should be obvious the Goldbergs aren’t always the happiest, friendliest people on TV. This is only one of the things that prevents them from being perfect, as everyone has their own minor, individual flaws. Which of the following common ones applies to you?

Question 21

Are you a fan of video games?

Coming of age in the 1980s meant Adam Goldberg and his siblings were the perfect age to take in the wonders of the original Nintendo Entertainment System. Naturally, Adam dives headfirst into the idea, but not everyone in his family agrees video games will last for all that long.

Question 22

Were you in any after school clubs?

High school is about a whole lot more than math and science class. For many students, what happens after the final bell rings is far more important to the experience. This is true whether they join any clubs or not, but having like minded friends who share your interests definitely helps.

Question 23

Have you ever done hard drugs?

Generally being good kids, not to mention the fact they’re on ABC, the Goldbergs have never quite dabbled in anything harder than liquor. Of course, this is a good thing as far as the real life versions are concerned, not losing their lives to the dangers of drugs.

Question 24

Where would you rather live?

Life in Jenkintown is quiet, simple, and in a way perfect for raising a small family like the Goldbergs, so we understand why Beverly and Murray choose to live there. That said, suburban life is hardly for everyone, and it already feels like the kids will eventually move away.

Question 25

Are you a fan of sports?

To Murray Goldberg, heaven is probably a reclining chair he can sit in wearing nothing but underwear while various Philadelphia sporting events air on a big screen TV. Sure, he’ll sleep through half of it, but when he wakes up, he’ll still claim it was a great game.

Question 26

Have you ever broken the law?

Even the most upstanding citizens can make mistakes and wind up on the wrong side of the law. None of the Goldbergs are criminals, but they have all done some questionable things in their day. Breaking the law might be a stretch, but sometimes they come pretty close.

Question 27

What’s your best quality?

Flawed though all of humanity may be, millions of comedy fans wouldn’t watch The Goldbergs every week if they were the worst people ever to live. Obviously, there are good things about Adam and his family as well, and their positive qualities may just match yours.

Question 28

What type of music do you listen to?

While pop superstars like Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson may have been selling hundreds of millions of records at the time, the ‘80s were about a whole lot more than just the biggest musicians around. Some people don’t even like pop, preferring one of these other genres instead.

Question 29

What’s your favorite ‘80s sitcom?

It’s all well and good to compare The Goldbergs to other sitcoms of the modern day, but given the time frame of the series, maybe it makes more sense to see how it compares to shows from 30-something years ago. The ‘80s produced plenty of classics; is one of these your favorite?

Question 30

Which Goldberg gets on your nerves the most?

Not only do the various residents of Jenkintown occasionally get the Goldberg’s collective goat, but even within the family, they tend to yell at one another a whole darn lot. Murray has called each one of his kids morons more than once, and Erica eventually starts doing the same thing.

Question 31

Where would you rather go on vacation?

Living in Jenkintown on Murray’s modest salary, The Goldbergs don’t have the same amount of time for expensive frilly vacations as some other families on TV. Of course, it’s for this reason that if they could get away, they’d likely go out on an extravagant trip. Where should they go?

Question 32

Have you ever made a home movie?

In many respects, The Goldbergs is more than just a sitcom. It’s also a reenactment of creator Adam Goldberg’s actual life, as viewed through constant home videos. Naturally, the character based on him follows this habit by filming everything his family does. Did you do the same thing?

Question 33

Do you like your grandparents?

The Goldberg children all have pretty decent relationships with their parents, but they nonetheless have someone else they’d rather go to for advice. Beverly’s father, who everyone calls Pops, is at their home and in their lives virtually every day. Did you have a similarly strong connection with your grandparents?

Question 34

What’s your favorite holiday?

Being a traditional mother and housewife in just about every way, or at least wanting to be, Beverly Goldberg puts incredible stock in the idea of a loving family dinner on the holidays. Unfortunately, the rest of her family seems to feel the exact opposite, yelling their way through every gathering.

Question 35

Which other ABC sitcom is your favorite?

The Goldbergs is a great sitcom about an average family wandering through the 1980s with a finely tuned pop culture lens, but it’s hardly the only funny show on TV today. Even when confining things specifically to the ABC network it calls home, there are plenty other options for comedy fans.

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