Are You a Parrot or a Pioneer?

byFleeky

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2 weeks ago

Are You a Parrot or a Pioneer?

The Anti-Parroterie Quiz for Creators

Sip of Sparkling Soda...

You’ve seen it ... the same carousel with the same quotes, the same “5 tips” video, the same voiceover that makes your scroll finger ache.

But wait… could you be caught in the parroterie loop too? 👀

Take this quiz and find out if you’re a Trendsetter, a Mimic, or a full-blown Polly the Parrot.

Q1: When a new trend hits your niche, you…

A. Jump on it instantly . “If it’s trending, it’s working!”
B. Save it, tweak it, make it your own.
C. Roll your eyes, then drop something totally different next day.

Witty Tip: If your caption still says “POV:” or “Unpopular opinion” ... maybe it’s not that unpopular anymore.

Q2: How do you decide on your next post idea?

A. I scroll my explore page for inspo (translation: copy ideas).
B. I remix what I’ve done before with a fresh spin.
C. I ask my audience what they wish someone would talk about.

Witty Tip: The best “original” ideas often start in your DMs, not on your For You Page.

Q3: What’s your go-to caption move?

A. “Who can relate?” (Yes, everyone can. That’s the problem.)
B. A question that sparks convo.
C. A punchline that only your followers get . Inside jokes = gold.

Witty Tip: Inside jokes build tribes. Generic hooks build yawns.

Q4: You see someone else posting your idea. You…

A. Panic ... “They stole it!”
B. Comment supportively and post yours anyway.
C. DM them to collab on a remix.

Witty Tip: You can’t copyright vibe, but you can own your voice.

Q5: What’s your brand’s “signature spice”?

A. Whatever’s trending.
B. My tone, humor, or aesthetic.
C. My lived experience ... no one can copy that.

Witty Tip: The cure to parroterie = personality. Sprinkle liberally.

Results

Polly the Parrot (Mostly A’s)

You’re echoing, not expressing.
Time to mute the trends and find your melody.
Try a “trend detox week” where you create before you scroll.

Smart Mimic (Mostly B’s)

You’re remixing well!
Just push one more layer ...use your stories, values, or customer moments to add originality.

Creative Pioneer (Mostly C’s)

Your ideas have feathers and teeth.
Keep documenting, not duplicating.
You’re setting trends others will parrot next month.

CTA

Ready to escape the parroterie loop?

Try this: open your drafts folder and delete the last 3 “trend” templates.
Replace them with 3 ideas only you could say.

Then post one today ... no parrots allowed.

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“Are you creating… or just echoing? 👀

Take the #AntiParroterie quiz & find out your creator spirit bird.

And share your results in comments!

✨ Fleeky

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