1. The Spontaneous Friend
Picture this: It's another Friday night in your small town and there appears to be nothing to do. However, you're friends with Alaska, so there is always something to do. She will randomly call up the crew to go explore an abandoned building, sing in the car driving who knows where, or orchestrate a truly unforgettable prank she came up with on a whim.
2. The Emotionally-Unstable Friend
Ah yes, we all have at least one. These friends are warm and welcoming one day, and cold and distant the next. They have their troubled past and dark secrets. Since these friends don't have a strong grip on their emotions, \their true friends step up to help. But no matter how many skeletons they have in their closet, you never want them out of your life.
3. The Alcoholic Friend
Stressed out? Alcohol. Pissed off? Alcohol. Bored? Alcohol. Friends like these will pretty much find any excuse to have a drink or six. Alaska mainly drinks because she does not know how to deal with her problems, and keeps her lips to closed to everyone except the bottle.
4. The Flirty Friend
Don't you hate it when you can't tell if someone is flirting with you or just being friendly? Alaska Young is one of the biggest examples of this I have ever seen in a television series. She puts most guys at Culver Creek Academy in trance with her good looks, intelligence, and charming personality. I truly think she underestimated the power she had over them or she used it to her advantage.
5. The Lying Friend
This one stings. That friend you've taken on life with betrays you out of the blue, and now what? You're angry because they hurt you. You want to hate them, but you just cannot bring yourself to do so. The good memories outweigh the bad, and soon enough the whole issue will blow over and you guys will make up.
6. The Opinionated Friend
One of the qualities I admired about Alaska was how eager she was to share her opinions, whether it be about shoes or new-wave feminism. Though it was a little annoying at times, she was very open-minded and was always down to discuss pressing issues which grew her friendships rather than weakened them.
7. The Ride-or-Die Friend
I love this friend. You've had your issues, but you know they will always have your back. Alaska was problematic, rash, and reckless, but if you were her friend, nothing could come between that.
