Remember that saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping"? A survey found that more than half of Americans (52%, including 64% of women and 40% of men) admit to engaging in "retail therapy" — the act of shopping and spending to improve one's mood. 62% of shoppers had purchased something to cheer themselves up, and another 28% had purchased as a form of celebration. For most people who aren't celebrities or living like the Kardashians, try following these techniques to save some extra money on your next therapeutic shopping experience.
If you're buying things from a departmental store or a franchise, chances are they have a store brand version of what you are looking for. These items are very similar, with the store brands sold at a fraction of the name brands. When shopping for groceries, doing it when you're hungry or when you've got a lot of free time ends up with you spending a lot more on unnecessary items than if you made the trip with a limited amount of time and on a full stomach.
In this quiz, go on a virtual shopping spree to buy a bunch of random things. You get to enjoy the benefits of retail therapy without having to spend all that money! The items you buy will help us guess your age and your dream job.
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Pretend to Buy Stuff & We'll Guess Your Age & Job Quiz Questions
First, buy a chocolate bar so you have something to snack on during your shopping trip.
Hershey's
I don't like any of these!
Twix
Toblerone
Milky Way
Mars
It's starting to feel chilly at the mall. Buy a denim jacket!
Next up, the bookstore. Buy a book.
A Tale of Two Cities
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
I don't like any of these!
And Then There Were None
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
The Hobbit
You need some light in your cozy spot at home to read your new book!
What scent would you want at home?
Baby Powder
Honey Glow
I don't like any of these!
Christmas Cookie
Sicilian Lemon
Banana Nut Bread
You stop by the grocery store to grab some quick snacks. Pick one.
Cheetos Twisted Flamin' Hot
I don't like any of these!
Pumpkin Spice Twinkies
Welch's Fruit Snacks
Combos Pizzeria Pretzel
Cheez-It
How about a soda?
Coca Cola
Fanta cherry soda
A&W cream soda
Mountain Dew
I don't like any of these!
Pepsi lime soda
Pick a popsicle!
Rainbow
I don't like any of these!
Cold brew coffee
Strawberry-pineapple
Tequila Sunrise
Lemonade
Your old laptop case is falling apart. Buy a new one!
Choose a backpack!
Pick one DVD to watch this weekend.
Doctor Strange
Interstellar
Singin' in the Rain
I don't like any of these!
Erin Brockovich
La La Land
You know that your friend is feeling down. Buy him a gag gift to cheer him up!
Barrel of slime
Drink bell
Pig pacifier
I don't like any of these!
Mini Playing Cards
Chattering teeth
It's summer and time to hit the beach. Buy a pair of flip-flops!
Pick a chapstick!
I don't like any of these!
Rainbow Nerds
Corndog
Pumpkin spice
Wasabi
Chocolate chip cookie
Don't forget your water bottle!
18 Comments
I got early twenties, “I wish!
I got: Late 50s and Astronaut!
You’re in your late 50s, who has always wanted to be an astronaut exploring space and the beyond!
Close I`m 64 & I wanted to be a Truck Driver, I`d rather explore the ocean than go into space.
“Early 20’s & Actor” does it matter that I’m 64 ? not an actor either?
I got: Early 40s and Doctor!
You’re in your early 40s, who has always wanted to be a doctor saving lives in dire situations!
NOT TRUE!! That’s no where close to my actual age…🤨😑
Early 40s and Doctor.
Completely wrong as usual. Mid 60s and would have loved to have been a record producer. I don’t possess the people skills to be a doctor.
I got: Early 40s and Doctor!
yeah no I’m like a few decades younger and I don’t want to be a doctor.
You got: Early 40s and Doctor!
You’re in your early 40s, who has always wanted to be a doctor saving lives in dire situations!
No, I’m 12 and want to be a dress designer.
Got Late 50’s and astronaut. I wanna be a Demolition worker or teacher. And i’m Completely Nowhere near 50+ or even 20+ XD
I almost in my 30 but I really don’t think that I can be a lawyer
I got early 40s and a doctor
I’m 10 and I want to be a famous author
I got early 20’s I ANIT NO WHERE NEAR and don’t wanna be an actor
SAME I GOT EARLY 20s AND ACTOR AS A JOB
Early 20s and Actor- wrong and wrong again im 13 and my dream job is hair dresser
i could never be an actor i still hate taking in front of 20 people let alone over 10000
same!! I have huge stage fright!
sameeeeee
Same to which comment? Also love the pfp and name! Really cute <3.
the one above me.. thanks…
Wow! How did I get the same results as you? I’m 11 and I do want to be an actor, but it’s not my dream job. I am actually a writer but I want to be a singer or a YouTuber. Still, it’s closer to my real information than it usually is, so yes, I’m happy.