What liking the colour pink REALLY says about your personality
In the 1940s, Swiss psychologist Max Lucier formulated a test inspired by the thesis that if two people share the same favourite colour they may share personality traits.
His theories have recently surged in popularity due to TikThought, a popular US TikTok account which shares videos addressing a wide range of psychological questions - both serious and lighthearted.
In a recent video on the account explains the theory that the colour pink, commonly associated with 'soft marshmallows, princess-like dreams and romantic warmth', is indicative of 'a childlike innocence' that, in turn, makes those who like the colour appear 'pure and harmless'.
The video says that those who favour pink tend to have 'an easygoing and kind personality'.
They are friendly people who are 'compassionate' and like looking after their friends and family.
It also explained that those who like pink have a 'gentle temperament' often makes others want to protect them.
When it comes to their love lives, those who prefer pink to other colours tend to be romantics who 'long for a life full of love and harmony'.
They might crave a love that is reminiscent of fairytales while they are universally seen as 'considerate and delicate little angels' by friends.
But, according to TikThought, those who love pink may also struggle as a result of their 'delicate' temperament.
The can be especially sensitive to what other people say or do and may feel bruised by the slightest criticism or a little neglect.
They can equally be dreamers who 'immerse themselves in their own fantasy world and escape the edge of reality.'
Being prone to fantasy, they might encounter more disappointment than others when reality fails to match up to what they have imagined.
'When reality is not as good as expected, they will feel at a loss,' TikThought added.
Compared to a crystal ball, those who are drawn to pink offer clarity but are also fragile.
'They touch people's hearts with their kindness and simplicity but they also need to learn to be strong and take good care of their sensitive souls,' the video concludes.
A number of TikThought's fans were convinced by the picture the account painted of someone who loves pink.
One person commented: 'This is ODDLY specific to me'.
Another agreed: 'A little too accurate'.
While a third, apparently referring to the video's claim that people who like pink are prone to fantasy, said: 'How did you know I do maladaptive daydreaming?'
Yet, others were sceptical about TikThought's characterisation of people who prefer pink to other colours.
One person said: 'I like pink but I'm soft hearted with anger issued.
Another stated: 'I love pink but I am NOT a little angel bro'.
Fans of TikThought who like the colour pink were quick to comment on the viral clip
Not everyone, however, agrees that their is a link between someone's favourite colour and their personality traits.
A study published in 2021 - titled What Does Your Favourite Colour Say About Your Personality? Not Much - looked into whether there was a connection between the two things.
Following their testing, the authors concluded: 'Favourite colours appear unrelated to personality, failing to support the practical utility of colour-based personality assessment.'
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