For those with less free-time and more self-respect than I, Chicken Little is a 2005 animated film about an anxious little chicken, Ace “Chicken Little” Cluck, living in the shadow of his father. He is a young poultry trying to pave his own identity through the rigid conceptions of masculinity and emotional reservedness within his small town of Oakey Oaks. The film is art, and like all good art, we can see ourselves reflected in it. As a litmus test of which character you relate most to, please select your preferred muffin from the Blue Room and see where you lie in this classic flick.
Apple Cinnamon: Buck Cluck
This is the muffin of a hometown hero. Sensible and all-American, you probably peaked in high school and live day to day in the shadow of your former self. But at least you have the tasty combo of cinnamon and sweet to distract you from the downward slope of your future endeavors.
Pistachio: Fish Out of Water
Oh wow, quirky alert. We’ve got a real maverick on our hands. You dance to the beat of your own drum and it shows. Always doing a comedic bit. You stand out in a crowd with your exuberant personality—but, people either love ya or hate ya. If you haven’t ever dropped acid, you’ve been contemplating it recently.
Banana Nut: Abby Mallard
A little nutty, but always sweet. Underappreciated. Reliable and satiating, the type of gal you might just wife.
Red Velvet: Foxy Loxy
You’re a provocateur. You have emotional baggage, and you’re overcompensating for it. Can be a bit of a bully when you want to be. Inexplicably hot and powerful.
Lemon Poppyseed: Chicken Little
Inventive. Keeps it fresh. Burgeoning conspiracy theorist. A little crunchy with a major chip on your shoulder. Seemingly obscure but looking to prove yourself to be as likable as the Apple Cinnamon/Buck clucks of the world.
Double Chocolate: Mayor Turkey Lurkey
Needs to calm down. Enjoyable in small doses.
Chocolate Chip: Runt of the Litter
Always worried and a bit of a baby, but in an endearing way. Low-key pulls because you’re emotionally available. Fun to karaoke with. Forever friend.
Butter Rum: Morkubine Porcupine
Sophisticated and undeniably cool. Spiny creature of few words, but the ones said pack a real punch. Seems like you have never been younger than 30.
Blueberry: Kirby
Big fluffy dork. Reserved yet playful. Has a whimsical hair-do and would DIE for your pals.
Well, there you have it. If the sky begins to feel like it’s falling this reading period, I encourage you to kick back and watch this masterpiece while eating your go-to muffin with the contentment of someone who knows exactly what they’re about.
Image via Sarah Clapp and via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via, via.