Why don't I have a TV show?

Ok. So I was bored and poking around myspace.com. I was looking at my cousin Austin's profile, and he had posted results from some dating profile quiz. My curiosity was picked, plus, like I said, I was bored.

I clicked on the link and took the test. Here are my (oh so scientific) results:

Your dating personality profile: Intellectual - You consider your mind amongst your assets. Learning is not a chore but a constant search after wisdom and knowledge. You value education and rationality. Liberal - Politics matters to you, and you aren't afraid to share your left-leaning views. You would never be caught voting for a conservative candidate. Adventurous - Just sitting around the house is not something that appeals to you. You love to be out trying new things and really experiencing life.

Your date match profile: Intellectual - You seek out intelligence. Idle chit-chat is not what you are after. You prefer your date who can stimulate your mind. Religious - You seek someone who is grounded in faith and who possesses religious values. You believe that a religious person can enhance your life. Adventurous - You are looking for someone who is willing to try new things and experience life to its fullest. You need a companion who encourages you to take risks and do exciting things.

Your Top Ten Traits 1. Intellectual 2. Liberal 3. Adventurous 4. Religious 5. Stylish 6. Athletic 7. Wealthy/Ambitious 8. Outgoing 9. Funny 10. Big-Hearted

Your Top Ten Match Traits 1. Intellectual 2. Religious 3. Adventurous 4. Athletic 5. Practical 6. Funny 7. Stylish 8. Wealthy/Ambitious 9. Outgoing 10. Sensual

Take the Online Dating Profile Quiz at Dating Diversions

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This got me thinking. Why did I (or why do people in general) like to take these quizzes? It's actually nothing more than a waste of my time.

It plays into our self obsession. I live in what might be the world's most self consumed generation. The Young American. We all want to be on reality TV and we post blogs like these (who really wants to read what we think or do?) and take these "psychological" tests just to read about ourselves.

For instance, I would like to think I'm intellectual, and surprise, that came up in the results. Does this mean I am intellectual or that I subtly skewered the results. I'm going with a little of both. (Just kidding, #2 of course.)

We like to read what we see as unbiased opinions about ourselves that reinforce our current self-image. That, dear friends, is the purpose of these tests. To tell us what we want to hear -something our generation truly values.