In the world of iPhone's and Facebook Messenger, I'm sure just about everyone is a member of at least one group message. As a female, it's almost a right-of-passage to belong to a group message with your closest friends. Within these elite groups of carefully selected members, there are very distinct characteristics that classify who you identify as in the group. Here's a list of the five people you will find in every group message:
1. The Jokester
*actual representation of my face every time I'm sent another meme*
I'm sure you all can pinpoint exactly who this person is in any of your group chats. Not only does this person send memes every half hour, they also manage to send them at the most inopportune times. While we all can enjoy a good laugh, I'm fairly certain there are only so many words in the English language that rhyme with "tarnation".
2. The Silent Judger![]()
Anytime there's any drama unfolding in the group chat, this person ~magically~ comes to life. You know they're just sitting on their bed watching the unfolding conversation intently because they read messages almost immediately after they're sent. Not only this, but you're fairly certain this person has a Burn Book of their own that they write in anytime something juicy happens. Let's just hope that none of the many Snapchat screenshots they have aren't used against you...
3. Queen Bee
Everyone has been guilty of wearing the crown at some point during your group message history. The rules that come with being the queen are as follows: do not speak unless spoken to. Don't even bother suggesting that maybe ~Troy~ wasn't the best choice in boyfriend. While this person is a vital piece of your group, sometimes you just wish they'd take the crown off for a few seconds and learn what life is like for the peasants.
4. Momma Bear ![]()
Any and all bad ideas are first "approved" by the group chat. It's just a basic rule of female human nature. Every group has that one person who steps up and tells you like it is. As hard as it is to hear, you know deep down in your single-girl heart that going out with ~Jimmy~ from Tinder, whose bio says some creepy line about how he's only into Netflix and chill for the Netflix (sure), is probably not your best option.
5. The Wild Child
*emotional response to going out on Thursday night and then realizing you didn't study for your exam that is now a few hours away*
The Wild Child is the reason Momma Bear makes an appearance. They supply the group with endless amounts of bad ideas, all of which may be attempted within the span of one weekend. But it's fine, right? What would the group message be without someone to live vicariously through?
Through all the boy drama and late-night talks about how many dogs you're going to own after you finally graduate college, your Squad will be there. They're there for every "oh my gosh, you'll never believe what ______ just posted on Facebook" and all the mental breakdowns in between. Just remember that every bad Snapchat you've ever sent will never die and be sent in the chat for years to come.