Greatest Average American: In a world obsessed with being “extraordinary,” “elite,” or “one-of-a-kind,” there is finally a finish line for the rest of us. Forget being the fastest or the smartest; it’s time to see if you are the most unremarkably representative.
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Are You Average Enough to Win $68k? Take the “Greatest Average American” Quiz
We’re talking about the hunt for the Greatest Average American, a quest to find the person who sits perfectly at the center of the bell curve. And the prize for being the human embodiment of a “shrug”? A cool $68,000—roughly the median household income in the U.S.
The Art of Being Mid
Most competitions reward the outliers. But in this challenge, being a “statistical anomaly” is a losing game. To win, you have to be the human equivalent of vanilla ice cream: liked by most, offensive to none, and found in every freezer.
The quiz measures everything from your daily habits to your deepest (but most common) preferences. To hit that $68k jackpot, you have to prove that your life aligns with the national “norm.”
Are you hitting these average benchmarks?
- The Commute: Do you spend exactly 27.6 minutes getting to work?
- The Diet: Do you consume about 3,600 calories a day (while promising to start a diet on Monday)?
- The Screen Time: Is your phone basically an extension of your hand for 5+ hours a day?
- The Wardrobe: Is there a 90% chance you are currently wearing denim or athleisure?
Why $68,000?
The prize money isn’t a random number pulled out of a hat. It represents the Median Household Income in the United States. Winning this isn’t about getting rich; it’s about being rewarded for perfectly sustaining the American status quo. It’s the ultimate “participation trophy,” but one that actually pays the mortgage.
What the Quiz Looks For
The “Greatest Average American” quiz isn’t just about demographics; it’s about the vibe. Here’s a sneak peek at the criteria that could make or break your “Average” score:
| Category | The “Average” Sweet Spot |
| Coffee Habits | You drink it, but you aren’t a “snob” about the beans. |
| Streaming | You have Netflix, and you’ve “watched” The Office at least four times. |
| Pets | You have 1.6 pets (usually a dog and a very confused cat). |
| Social Media | You scroll more than you post. |
The Irony of the Win
The paradox is delicious: The moment you are crowned the “Greatest Average American,” you immediately become extraordinary. By winning a contest for being the most normal person in the room, you become the most unique person in the country.
“I’ve spent my whole life being told I’m ‘nothing special.’ Finally, someone is going to pay me for it.” — Every potential contestant, probably.
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Are You Ready to Claim Your Mediocrity?
If you’ve never won a marathon, never trended on X (formerly Twitter), and your favorite meal is “whatever is easiest,” this is your time to shine. Don’t try too hard—that’s the first sign you’re not average enough.
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