Are you delusional, or delulu? We’ll tell you if you’re living in your own world and seeing what you want to see—instead of seeing reality. You’ve probably seen it before: a friend insists that this guy she doesn’t even know is totally into her, or that she’s totally qualified to give you a new, hip, hairdo, if you’ll just pass her the scissors.
Everyone needs a reality check every now and then, which is why we’re here to help. Just answer these 12 quick questions, and we’ll tell you just how delusional you are.
(Disclaimer: this is not an official test that will tell you whether you have clinical delusions or a real disorder. This is purely for kicks and giggles, so please, don’t take this quiz seriously!)
Questions Overview
- It doesn't mean anything. They probably didn't even think about it.
- It means they're a polite person who thinks about other people.
- It means they wanted to interact with me, even in some small way.
- It means they're into me and wanted to make a move. They might even be in love…
- It probably looks the same as it does now. Maybe worse.
- That's plenty of time to achieve some of the things I want, like getting a great new place.
- I'm sure I'll be working my dream job and traveling the world, or something.
- I'll be famous, incredibly wealthy, and loved by all. I don't know how, but it'll happen.
- Awful. I can't even carry a note.
- I have fun, but I'm not blowing anyone away.
- I'm a karaoke pro! People tell me I have a great voice.
- Karaoke is beneath me. I’m such a star, I belong on a stadium-level stage.
- Most likely to disappear without a trace.
- Most admired classmate.
- Most likely to become an A-list celebrity. B-list, at least.
- Most likely to win a Nobel Prize.
- It doesn't matter, as long as we're a match!
- Just enough that, with our incomes combined, we can have a comfortable life together.
- Enough that they can take care of everything I want.
- Enough to lavish me with gifts regularly and buy us multiple houses.
- Never. What's the point? They're obviously going to choose someone else.
- Once or twice, sure. You never know what might happen...
- Fairly often! "Underqualified" is just a state of mind. I feel like I could figure it out when I got there.
- Never, because I'm qualified for pretty much every job.
- Definitely not. That's disrespectful, and they're probably happy together, anyway.
- Probably not, but I might act friendly in case things change down the line...
- Sure, there's no harm in a little flirting. If they're really happy together, nothing will happen, right?
- Absolutely. I can tell they're not meant to be, and I'm the right choice.
- I'll probably clam up and we'll ignore each other for the whole flight.
- We'll swap small talk and have a good conversation, then part ways afterward.
- We'll trade numbers and become besties!
- They'll make a move, we'll fall in love, have perfect kids, and grow old together.
- They probably just want to know the homework.
- They're hoping we can meet up to study and hang out.
- They're inviting me to their party because they think I'm cool.
- They're going to ask me out. I don't blame them.
- I didn't study hard enough. I need to spend more time learning the material.
- I was just having an off day, but I'll do better on the next one.
- The test itself was way too hard, and didn't match what we learned in class.
- The teacher is totally unfair and doesn't want me to pass. It couldn’t be my fault!
- Go home and carefully research the subject to find the truth. We could both be wrong.
- I listen to them and change my perspective. I don't know everything, after all!
- Nod and try to hear them out. It's possible I'm wrong, but not likely.
- Roll my eyes and ignore them. I'm never wrong.
- You're on your own there. I'm not a mathematician.
- Uh, I guess I can look, but don't expect much.
- Sure, I bet we can figure this out together, even if we're not pros.
- Absolutely! I don't know anything about math, but how hard can it be? Leave it to me!
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Delulu vs. Delusional
Delulu is short for delusional, and it’s a bit of slang that took off on TikTok and other social media. Basically, if someone is delulu, they’re a bit detached from reality, have a little too much blind confidence in themselves, or are just generally lying to themselves about something—relationships and dating, in particular. In fact, there’s a trend on TikTok where users ask people on the street to describe their ideal partner, then use an app to calculate how likely they are to find such a partner. The less likely, the more delulu a person is.
Of course, the term “delulu” is all fun and games, and is more of a cheeky jab than anything. Some people, though, suffer from actual delusions, which are a total belief in something that isn’t true. Often, these are beliefs that aren’t entirely out of the realm of possibility—being pined after or stalked by a stranger, thinking someone is out to get them, etc. These are called “non-bizarre” delusions. Chronic delusions can be a result of delusional disorder, of which there are many kinds, each centered on a certain type of delusion. For example, erotomanic delusional disorder is the belief that someone is in love with you, while grandiose delusional disorder is the belief that you’re somehow remarkably special, moreso than other people. Delusions can also be caused by disorders like schizophrenia, and approximately 0.1% of all people suffer from delusions.
All this to say that delusions are a real and serious mental condition, and while “delulu” is all in good fun, it’s important to consider how real delusions affect real people, and to be careful about your language. In other words, it’s probably best not to call strangers you don’t know “delulu.” Keep it among friends!
If you think you may have genuine delusions, consult a therapist or psychiatrist. A professionally trained medical expert can help you through your experiences, and equip you with the tools you need to navigate them.
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