The viral 'cutlery drawer theory' tells me everything I need to know about you.

Let me ask you something important: If you had to be one piece of cutlery, which would you choose?

No, I haven't lost my mind. This is genuinely the question taking over TikTok right now, and after falling down a three-hour rabbit hole of cutlery personality videos, I'm convinced it's more accurate than any star sign I've ever read.

The premise is deliciously simple. Are you a fork, a spoon, or a knife? Your answer apparently reveals EVERYTHING about your personality, and I can't stop analysing everyone I know.

When I asked my husband, he immediately said "fork" without hesitation. Thirty seconds later, I realised I'd been married to a fork for eight years and suddenly our entire relationship dynamic made perfect sense.

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The fork: The "let me handle this" friend.

If you instantly gravitated toward fork, congratulations – you're probably the friend everyone calls when they need something done yesterday.

Fork people are the go-getters with zero patience for faff. They dive straight into problems, speak their mind without filter, and have the energy of someone who's had exactly one too many coffees. They're direct, efficient, and sometimes a little stabby (metaphorically speaking, of course).

My husband is such a fork it's ridiculous. He once organised for us to move house within five hours because, "How hard could it be?" Fork energy is unmatched when there's a goal to accomplish.

You'll find forks running meetings, sending "per my previous email" messages, and generally getting things done while the rest of us are still deciding what to wear.

The spoon: The "let me help you" soul.

I'm a spoon through and through, and I'll never apologise for it. We're the nurturers, the emotional support humans, the ones who somehow always have tissues and snacks in our bags.

Spoon people are all about comfort – both giving and receiving it. We're adaptable, we can handle the soup of emotions life throws at us, and we're excellent listeners. Need a shoulder to cry on at 3 am? Call your spoon friend.

The downside? We sometimes take on too much of other people's stuff. My spoon tendencies mean I'm still thinking about something mean someone said to my friend in 2018.

You'll spot spoons hosting dinner parties, remembering everyone's birthdays, and asking "Are you okay?" when someone's been quiet for 0.5 seconds.

The knife: The "let me think about this" mind.

Knife people are fascinating. They're the analytical powerhouses who cut through nonsense with terrifying precision. If you identify as a knife, you're probably the friend who needs to process everything thoroughly before making a decision.

Sharp, boundary-setting, and refreshingly honest, knife personalities excel at slicing complex situations into manageable pieces. They're often deeply thoughtful and surprisingly insightful.

My boss is a classic knife. She listens to everyone's ideas, then cuts straight to the heart of the matter with one perfect observation that makes us all go "Oh, right. Of course."

You'll catch knives carefully analyzing menus, editing group emails before sending, and being the voice of reason in chaotic situations.

The mixed cutlery drawer.

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Of course, most of us aren't purely one type. I'm primarily a spoon with knife tendencies when I'm stressed, and fork energy when deadlines loom.

That's what makes this trend so addictive – it's weirdly nuanced for something so simple. I've watched couples realize they're complementary utensils, friends discover why they clash, and workplaces identify their cutlery imbalances.

When I asked my group chat which utensil they identified with, it sparked our longest conversation in months. Even my mum got involved, declaring herself "definitely a fork, but I use my spoon qualities to trick people."

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Why we're obsessed.

There's something deeply satisfying about distilling complex human personalities into something as mundane as cutlery. It's like the casual cousin of Myers-Briggs that doesn't require a 90-minute test.

Plus, it gives us a fun shorthand for understanding each other. When my friend texted that her date was "aggressively fork," I knew exactly what kind of evening she'd had.

So, are you a fork, spoon, or knife? Before you answer, check your cutlery drawer – the truth might have been sitting there all along.

Feature image: TikTok.