ColorQuiz

Following this link from Billy took me to a personality quiz based on choosing 'colors' (presumably it's Merkin in origin). I was expecting the usual result from personality tests of this sort - you know the sort of thing 'You are Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer' or 'Your Halloween treat is an apple with a razorblade in it' - but this test was spookily accurate.

Here is what it said about me:

Your Existing Situation

Orderly, methodical, and self-contained. Needs the respect, recognition, and understanding of those close to him.


Your Stress Sources

Has an unsatisfied need to ally himself with others whose standards are as high as his own, and to stand out from the herd. This desire for preeminence isolates him and inhibits his readiness to give himself freely. While he wants to surrender and let himself go, he regards this as a weakness which must be resisted. This self-restraint, he feels, will lift him above the rank and file and ensure recognition as a unique and distinctive personality.


Your Restrained Characteristics

Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense.

Wants to broaden his fields of activity and insists that his hopes and ideas are realistic. Distressed by the fear that he may be prevented from doing what he wants; needs both peaceful conditions and quiet reassurance to restore his confidence.


Your Desired Objective

Considers the existing circumstances disagreeable and over-demanding. Refuses to allow anything to influence his point of view.


Your Actual Problem

The need for esteem--for the chance to play some outstanding part and make a name for himself--has become imperative. He reacts by insisting on being the center of attention, and refuses to play an impersonal or minor role.