Would you say you are more of a Max Mayfield playing “Running Up That Hill” or an Eddie Munson listening to Metallica? The personification question stipulates does your music taste yawn sophisticated like Villanelle or chaotic good like Eleanor Shellstrop? Our favorite music tells us so much about ourselves, and now with Receiptify, our listening habits can be transformed into a playful, shareable receipt.
If you’ve ever had doubt which of your favorite characters would be into the same music as you, you’ve got it coming. We’re going to take some truly iconic TV personalities and see what their personalized Receiptify would be all about.
How We Did It
We analyzed top characters from popular TV shows, considering:
- Personality Traits: Do they tend to be introverts or extroverts?Optimistic or brooding? Musical preference is influenced by these characteristics.
- Plot Arcs: Hard life situations build music taste. What does the character require in terms of upbeat anthems or melancholy ballads?
- Show Soundtrack: The character may not select the playlist but the overall musical style of the show gives clues about their music preference.
Let’s Get Started!
1. Eleven (“Stranger Things”)
- Top Track: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” – The Clash (Featured heavily in the show, reflects her internal conflict)
- Throwback Pick: “White Rabbit” – Jefferson Airplane (Psychedelic vibe aligns with her powers)
- Hidden Gem: “Heroes” – Peter Gabriel (Uplifting, mirrors her struggle to save the day)
2. Rue Bennett (“Euphoria”)
- Top Track: Something from Labrinth’s Euphoria soundtrack (integral to her experience)
- Genre Staple: Cloud Rap, hazy hip-hop (matches the show’s aesthetic and Rue’s struggles)
- Emotional Ballad: “Liability” – Lorde (Embodies her fragility and self-destructive traits)
3. Ted Lasso (“Ted Lasso”)
- Top Track: “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (Personifies his inexhaustible hope)
- Surprise Genre: 90s Country (Unveils the critical subconscious sentimental aspect)
- Motivational Anthem: “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey (Cheesy, but a perfect choice for Ted)
4. Beth Harmon (“The Queen’s Gambit”)
- Top Track: Classical pieces like Chopin or Beethoven (Reflects her strategic mind)
- Rebellious Moment: “Venus in Furs” – The Velvet Underground (Nod to her 60s counterculture)
- Emotional Release: “River” – Joni Mitchell (Reflects her loneliness and longing)
5. Dwight Schrute (“The Office”)
- Top Track: “Battle Hymn of the Republic” (intensity equals a terminally rigid adherence to rules)
- Secret Love: German Industrial Metal (Rammstein type – even suits his character)
- Beet-Inspired Pick: “Insane in the Brain” – Cypress Hill (Chaotic yet strangely methodical)
Your Turn!
Now it’s time to discover your TV character’s music twin!
- Make Your Receiptify: Visit Receiptify and create your receipt.
- Pick a Show: Remember to select either a classic or a current TV series that is your favorite.
- Analyze: Think about the main characters and their musical tastes based on the criteria we used.
- Share!: Post your results on social media, tag friends, and see if they agree with your character matchups.
Bonus Tip: Turn those character Receiptify results into actual playlists on Spotify for a fun-themed listening experience!
Let us know which TV character shares your music taste in the comments below!