Apple FanBoy test
Are you an Apple Fanboy? Test yourself!
What is a Fanboy?
Someone who worships a company, brand, concept, idea etc… to the point where they will not be capable of listening to statements disagreeing with their view.
The term itself is most commonly used on forums discussing “nerdy” topics. – Urbandictionary
Fanboy (sometimes spelled fanboi) is a term used to describe an individual who is devoted to a single subject in a fanatical manner, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession. Fanboys remain loyal to their particular obsession.– Wikipedia
Here is how it works. I have devised a simple point system. Each question gets you a bunch of answers to choose from and each answer is worth a few points. The sum of the points is your rating on how much of a Fanboy you are.
I think i put together a bunch of questions that both will require some of your personal experiences with Apple products as well as some knowledge about Apple. Also some opinions are asked. Some answers make no sense or are plain wrong. Make sure you don’t pick those! Based on your answers i hope you get a fair idea of what you are. Write down each score on a piece of paper and find out! Post your result in the comments on this page!
Test yourself!
1. Do you have an Apple computer?
- Yes. (10)
- No. (3)
- Will have one soon. (7)
- No, and i will never get one again. (0)
2. Did you switch from an PC to a Mac?
- Yes, i like the Apple designs. (5)
- Yes, i got fed up with my previous system. (3)
- Yes, because i love OS X. (7)
- Yes, it’s Apple. I have to have it. (10)
- No. (0)
3. Do you also use other operating systems next to Mac OS?
- Yes, Linux/Unix. (7)
- Yes, Microsoft Windows. (5)
- Yes, some other OS.(5)
- Yes, a combination of the above. (7)
- No, but i used to. (7)
- No, nothing is worthy except Mac OS. (10)
- I’m not using Mac OS (0)
4. Do you buy the latest and greatest products from Apple the day they’re available?
- Yes, and i don’t care what it takes. (10)
- Yes, if it’s functional or when i need it. (5)
- Yes, but only if i really like the product. (5)
- No, i like to wait for a second series. (3)
- No, i am content with the current product i use. (3)
- As long as my current setup works i don’t bother with the new stuff. (0)
5. How many Apple products do you own? (Macs, iPods, Networking and accessories etc.)
- None (0)
- 1 (3)
- 2 (4)
- 3 to 6 (6)
- more than 6… (8)
- over 10 (10)
6. Is your MP3 player an iPod/iPhone?
- Yes, no other MP3 player is nearly as good. (7)
- Yes, it’s Apple so i have to have one. (10)
- Yes, i have multiple even. One from each series if i could. (8)
- Yes, but because i like the design and ease of use. (4)
- Yes, but only because not much other players play nice with iTunes or Mac OS. (2)
- No, i don’t have an iPod. (0)
7. Do you use Mac OS X?
- Yes, OS X is the way and the light and will lead me to eternal heaven! (10)
- Yes, i like the system. (5)
- Yes, Microsoft Windows blows!! (7)
- Yes, but only because it came with the mac. (4)
- No, I mainly use Windows in Bootcamp. (1)
- No, i prefer an older version. (3)
- No, not at all (0)
8. What about the iPhone?
- I want one, I want one!!! I MUST have it! (10)
- I had one sent to me and hacked it. The iPhone isn’t sold here. (7)
- I want one. It’s a nice phone. But no rush… (5)
- Yea what about the iPhone, it’s a phone. Maybe i’ll get one. (3)
- I’m happy with my current phone or don’t need it. (0)
9. Do you know who Steve Jobs is?
- Who? (0)
- Isn’t that a synonym for god? (10)
- He is my imaginary friend. (7)
- Yes, he’s a CEO at Apple i believe. (5)
- Yea, he owns Apple or something. What about him? (3)
10. Do you follow the Apple rumors and news postings on the web?
- Ofcourse, they’re the key to our survival. (10)
- Yea i read them, because they get posted on general newssites i often visit. (5)
- Yea i have subscribed to a few RSS feeds for hourly updates. (7)
- No, why bother? (0)
11. Do you make (in)accurate predictions about new Apple products?
- What? No… that’s so silly. (0)
- I do and consider myself an expert on the matter. (10)
- I consider myself above those who predict and just enjoy the silly ideas they blurp out. (3)
- Yea i make predictions sometimes but i rarely am right. (5)
- I wonder what genius ideas apple thinks up next and post about it on my blog regularly. (7)
12. Are you an Apple developer or work for apple, are affiliated or otherwise active for/with Apple?
- Sure, Apple needs all the help they can get. (5)
- Man… I live the Apple, i think like Apple… I AM APPLE! (10)
- I just enjoy the various apps/products that are useful to me. (3)
- No. (0)
13. Do you consider a Mac to be the greatest computer ever put together?
- Absolutely, no questions asked! (10)
- Yea! Microsoft completely blows. (7)
- Maybe, I like the ease of use and am happy with my computer. (5)
- Not really, it’s just another computer. A nicely designed computer…. (3)
- Meh, as long as it works i’m fine with it. (0)
14. Did you know that Microsoft holds much shares of Apple? How do you feel about that?
- Yes, silly isn’t it? (7)
- It’s all a tricks and scams!! I tell you! Microsoft should piss off! (10)
- Yea i know. So? (5)
- Uhm, i didn’t know. (3)
- Pfft, who cares? (0)
15. Steve Jobs got kicked out of Apple in 1987. But came back in in 1997 when Apple bought Next, a company Steve had started after he was punted.
- Yes, good move. Steve owns! (10)
- Didn’t know, don’t care. (0)
- Really? Interesting! (5)
16. Do you recommend Apple products to your friends, family, neighbors, people you meet while you commute and even your girl/boyfriend?
- D’oh, everyone should use a Mac or at least have an iPod. (10)
- Not really, if they are happy with the things they have… (3)
- Sure, but only if they consider getting new gear. (5)
- Of-course, i like to point people in the right direction. (7)
- I don’t care what other people use. (0)
17. Do you ever sit in a cafe or other public place trying to look interresting or important with an Apple product?
- Yes, sometimes. (7)
- I’m not even trying. I know it looks cool! (10)
- That’s so lame… But i don’t mind showing my product to people at all. (5)
- Not to look interesting, but i do sit/work in public with my laptop/iPod sometimes (3)
- No, never! (0)
18. Do you buy your Mac products at Apple stores or Certified Resellers?
- Does Apple have stores? (0)
- No, i order stuff online… At Apple. (7)
- Any store will do, right? (3)
- I insist on buying my products at at least a Certified Reseller. (10)
19. Do you always get AppleCare?
- Yes, i think it adds value to my product. (7)
- Yes, even for my iPod… (10)
- Apple cares? What? (0)
- Nah, i get it just for the really expensive gear. (5)
- I would, if it wasn’t so expensive… (3)
20. Do you use MobileMe?
- Yea, i like the features. (5)
- Of-course it adds to the Mac experience! (10)
- MobileMe, isn’t that a pay service? (1)
- Erm… No. (0)
- Doesn’t that extent warranty? Of-course i have it… (3)
- I have the family bundle so everyone i know can login and share their stuff and it’s really neat! (7)
Your rating
The lowest score you can get is 3 points. Which means you are not a fanboy at all. The highest score you can get is 200 points. Which means you scored 10 points for all questions.
So sum up all questions and look in the table below.
| 0 – 40 | Not a Fanboy, no real interest |
| 41 – 80 | An interest in Apple products. But on a normal user level. |
| 81 – 120 | You have an active interest in Apple and would like to expand this further. |
| 121 – 160 | You are a bit of a power user. Following the trends and probably want the newer products at least to try them. |
| 161 – 190 | You love and follow all of Apples products. You probably have multiple items yourself and like to preach and show it around as much as possible. |
| 191 – 200 | You scored so high… All hope is lost. A total Fanboy! |
Show your score by posting a comment!!
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Comments
June 1st, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hmm k, i scored 116
June 1st, 2008 at 6:50 pm
144! I’m a Power User! How nice
June 1st, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Hmm, 123.
A little surprised it was so low but some of thoe “10″ answers are a bit off. And I guess not being a dotmac person hurts.
Maybe that will change come June 9th.
Steve Jobs is not God but he is close enough
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June 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Scored a 151. PowerUser, I can take that.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I only got a 149. Must try harder.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
77, does that mean I am normal ????
July 7th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
47, I am normal, I like apple products like the touch and iphone but buying ridiculous amounts of apple products is just a waste in my books. I still want the iPhone though just to have one, you know to p*ss all your friends of and be ”that guy” (:D)
July 15th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
142 and happy with it. Nice test, bit over the top here and there though, but maybe i have tot be a 191+ fanboy to understand that
November 17th, 2008 at 10:50 am
I thought that I was an Apple fanboy but I only scored 118. Doesn’t the Apple logo tattooed on my right shoulder count for anything?