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Are you basically Neil deGrasse Tyson?
68-year-old American public figure · Lab type.
Most famous for
Astrophysicist and Cosmos host
Astrophysicist who will happily explain why that sci-fi film got the physics wrong. At length.
Also known for: Cosmos, Hayden Planetarium, StarTalk
Fun fact: An asteroid, 13123 Tyson, is named after him.
Find out if you're NeilIf you're Neil, you're…
People who get Neil in the quiz tend to be:
- a deep thinker
- made for the spotlight
- always on the move
Just for fun! These scores reflect public image, not private life.
How to get Neil in the quiz
No single answer decides it: all 20 add up. But these are the picks that pull your profile closest to Neil's.
The DJ drops your song. You…
🕺 Clear the floor. It's my moment.
It's Saturday night. Where are you?
🌃 Rooftop party, city lights
Someone passes you the mic at a party. You…
🎤 Grab it and belt out a power ballad
Festival weekend. Where are you at midnight?
🎆 Front row, on someone's shoulders
How rare is Neil? In 20,000 test runs of the quiz, Neil deGrasse Tyson came up about 1 in 320 times, the 63rd most common match of 67. When Neil wins, the closest runner-up is usually Hannah Fry.
