As I was sinking into my couch, watching late night 90’s cartoons and avoiding any form of studying (as every college student does) something dawned on me. Every group of friends is different. But yet, stereotypically they are the same.There are about 10 different stereotypes of friends that you will find in each group. Now, it would be easy to describe each of them to you and call it a day…but as I said before, this idea came to me while watching 90’s cartoons.
1. The Angelica (Gossip)
When it comes to this friend you can always count on them for a like, favorite, and retweet on all social media. She is the Instagram queen. This friend takes the group text to a whole new level and always knows what’s going on in everyone’s lives. Some may call this friend the gossip of the group because they’re always stirring up trouble.
2. The Arnold (Silent Leader)
This friend is the leader of the group from the sidelines. Much like Arnold, this friend is quiet, yet well-liked and always making the decisions. If you don’t know where you’re going out this weekend, ask this friend. That’s where everyone else will be.
3. The Tommy Pickles (Planner)
When you’re sending 7 different texts the morning of a night out, chances are you’re the planner of the group. You can’t stand doing something without every little detail. Most of the time, your friends don’t even make set plans because they know you already did. Don’t worry though, we probably wouldn’t make it out without you anyway.
4. The Ed, Ed, and Eddy (Dumb one)
This is the friend always getting everyone in trouble. Whether they're breaking one of your things or getting you kicked out of the bar they are causing the trouble. Never the less, you keep them around because you secretly love it.
5. The Johnny Bravo (Narcissist)
We all have that one friend that thinks they’re hot sh**. They spend their time cropping you out of their facebook profile pictures and posting serious mirror selfies on their snap story. If your eyes are shut in a group picture it’s still going on Instagram. It’s okay if your allergic to fish, if your with this friend you’re still getting sushi for dinner.
6. The Plankton (The one that no one likes)
Don’t lie to yourself… We ALL have this friend. If you’re sitting here saying to yourself… “no everyone in my friend group gets along” it’s probably you. You were probably friends with this person at one time, but something changed. Every group outing includes this person crying or stealing the krabby patty formula. Either way, this friend isn’t wanted.
7. The Deb (The one that's always busy)
It’s not that you don’t like this friend, you just never see them. This friend will always get the invite, but will never accept. This friend is always looking for the next best thing and is not afraid to show it. This friend can also be referred to as the “disappearing act.” They will hang out with you a few days in a row and hide away for two weeks after.
8. Larry the lobster (Slut/ Man whore)
This friend is always talking about their newest sexual conquest. You can’t go anywhere with this person without getting your drinks paid for, or being drafted as the newest wingman.
9. The Squid (Nervous one)
This is the friend that’s always questioning every move your group makes. They are the last person to get in the car and can’t handle spontaneous road trips. This friend is often close friends with the planner because they always need to know what’s going on.
10. Dog (the mooch)
You can’t go anywhere without making sure you have enough to cover this friend. Whether you’re paying for their meal, or covering their mistakes, this friend is always looking for someone to watch their back (or be attached to it).
