If I had a nickel for every time I heard a stereotypical twin question, joke or reference to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, I would have enough money to pay for all four years of my private school tuition without any financial assistance and then some. Here's a list of 18 things I have heard as a twin (and that I'm sure other twins have heard as well).
1. " Are you twins?"
No, we just look really similar...
2. "Oh my God, can you like, read each other's minds?"
Honestly... sometimes. But don't stereotype me with those questions! #NotAllTwins
3. "Which one is the smarter one? Which one is the prettier one?"
Do you really expect me to answer that?
4. "Say something at the same time! What's your favorite food?"
"Uhhh... steak?"
"It works!"
5. "Have you ever switched places, like in "The Parent Trap" film? I would so do that if I were you."
Nope, never have. And you're only the 15,467th person to ask me this.
6. "Do you like being a twin?"
Do you like being a middle child? What kind of question is that? (But yes, I love it.)
7. "Has one of your boyfriends ever confused you for the other?"
(Actually heard this at a party one time). Is this you trying to flirt with me? No. Literally this has never happened. #singlelife
8. "I wish I had a twin!"
Yeah, it's pretty freaking great.
9. Someone always mentions the television show, "Sister, Sister."
10. "Are you identical or fraternal?"
The random stranger proceeds to stare for uncomfortable amount of time.
"I think one of you has a bigger forehead?"
"Narrower face?"
"Different smile?"
"I don't know, your faces are just different."
11. "Are you going to have a joint wedding? What if you marry twins?"
A thousand times no. Just no.
12. "I couldn't tell you apart for a year."
Gee, thanks.
13. Someone calls one twin's name to see which one turns around.
14. "Did your mom dress you alike?"
Smiles politely, "Maybe."
15. "Have your parents ever gotten you confused?"
No. They are my parents. Have your parents ever gotten you and your siblings confused?
16. "How can I tell you apart?"
We have different personalities!
17. "Who came out first?"
Wow, what lovely vernacular. (I was born second by the way.)
18. "Are you best friends? Is it so much fun?"
Even though this question gets annoying to answer time after time again, yes we are. I wouldn't trade my best friend, partner-in-crime and literal day-one for anyone. Love ya, sister.
