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40 Signs That You're Basic

And, like, you're OK with it.

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40 Signs That You're Basic
  1. You’ve watched all of "grey's Anatomy."
  2. And "Gossip Girl."
  3. The Starbucks barista knows you by name.
  4. You own anything Lilly Pulitzer.
  5. You have four T-shirt dresses that you alternate every time you go out.
  6. That you wear with white high top Converse.
  7. Or low top (you have both so it depends on the day).
  8. You own a pair of Jack Rodgers.
  9. Or five.
  10. You just really love cupcakes.
  11. Taylor Swift and her crew are obviously #SquadGoals.
  12. You buy your T-shirts two sizes too big.
  13. The only types of pants you wear are Norts or leggings.
  14. Your dog is your spirit animal.
  15. And your background on your phone.
  16. You’ve seen both of the "Magic Mike" movies three times.
  17. You literally can’t even.
  18. Everything you own either has your monogram or your sorority letters on it.
  19. "Love Actually" is your favorite Christmas movie.
  20. Christmas is your favorite holiday.
  21. Besides your birthday.
  22. You have three T-shirt drawers
  23. " Mean Girls" is your favorite movie (you go, Glen Coco)
  24. You say “YGG” and “ILY” in everyday language
  25. “OMG” is your go to phrase for 90 percent of what your friends tell you
  26. Sometimes you say “LOL” instead of laughing.
  27. You’re over it.
  28. You religiously watch the Cosmopolitan Snapchat Story.
  29. You always buy magazines at the grocery story checkout, but forget to read them.
  30. Kate Middleton is your idol.
  31. But"Keeping Up With The Kardashians" is your guilty pleasure.
  32. Your wardrobe is primarily from Target.
  33. Crafting is your favorite hobby.
  34. You still cry every time you watch "The Notebook."
  35. At one point, "Trap Queen" was your favorite rap song.
  36. Obviously, your favorite color is pink.
  37. You’ve planned your life on Pinterest (your wedding is going to be beautiful).
  38. Shopping is your choice form of exercise.
  39. You and your best friend learned every word to "Super Bass" in 10th grade.
  40. You have no shame in your basic game.
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