Are You More Like Jack or Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?

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In contrast to the cheery backgrounds that were typical of animation at the time, Tim Burton took us down a beautiful dark and winding road filled with glorious monsters and holiday cheer in “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Even though this setting is a stark contrast to what viewers were used to at the time, it helps make the story feel more organic.

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On top of this, there were so many nuances that this film picked up that other production companies hadn’t explored. Sally’s background was more relatable; she didn’t live in a castle with a doting parent but instead lived with a bully of a dad in the form of Dr. Finkelstein. Couple that with her secret (or not so secret) pining over Jack as well as the fact that she’s always falling apart (perhaps something that shows her frailty of character) makes her more relatable than the other ladies who dominated the animated screen.

And Jack’s portrayal is equally as complex; instead of craving that special someone, he craves a more fulfilling life. This, in turn, taught kids a lesson; even though other people’s lives may be picture-perfect, they may not be as happy as they project. On top of all of this, add the body-positive message (Sally’s not that perfect princess and Jack being a living skeleton is quite a juxtaposition to the typical prince) gave hope that love could be had by anyone, regardless of how they look.

After watching “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” you probably felt that it spoke to your heart, and you identified with either Jack or Sally. The question is, which one? Let’s put your lifestyle under the microscope and see if we can find out.

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Let’s settle this: Is “The Nightmare Before Christmas” a Halloween or Christmas movie?

Halloween

Christmas

Why not both?

It’s perfect for any holiday.

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Some of us like to jam in the shower; which of these songs from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” would we catch you performing?

“What’s This?”

“Jack’s Obsession”

“Oogie Boogie’s Song”

“Sally’s Song”

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Danny Elfman, the man behind Jack Skellington’s voice and soundtrack for “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has provided music for a lot of Tim Burton’s films. Which one is your fave?

“Alice in Wonderland”

“Corpse Bride”

“Frankenweenie”

“Edward Scissorhands”

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Christmas Town is filled with all sorts of winter fun; if you were given an opportunity, what activity would you do?

Snowman building

Snowball fights

Ice skating

Sledding

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Residents of Halloween Town celebrate Halloween every day; do you keep your Halloween decorations up all year?

No, my Christmas decorations need their time to shine.

I will if they look good with my other decor.

Yes!

I keep certain decorations up from every holiday.

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Halloween Town has quite a few fun hangouts. Where would you want to go?

The Graveyard

Oogie Boogie’s Lair

Town Square

Jack’s House

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Are you on #TeamChristmasTown or #TeamHalloweenTown?

Christmas Town, obviously.

I’d vacation in Christmas Town while living in Halloween Town

I’d vacation in Halloween Town while living in Christmas Town.

Do you even have to ask? Halloween Town

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If you were to send a gift basket to someone you had a crush on, which of these Halloween Town goodies would you send?

A potion

A poem

A fish skeleton

These all sound lovely.

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Christmas trees are found in both Christmas and Halloween Town; how big is your tree?

Massive

Average

Tiny

I don’t put up a tree.

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Each holiday has its own candies; which holiday’s treats do you find yourself binging on?

Christmas

Easter

Halloween

Valentine’s Day

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Sometimes roommates just work. Which of the residents of Halloween Town would you like to have as a roomie?

Sally

Oogie Boogie

The Witches

Jack Skellington

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If there’s something Jack knows how to do, it’s make an entrance. With that being said, do you think you’d be a good public speaker?

Of course

I think so.

If I believed in what I was talking about, yes.

That’s a hard no.

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Time to roll the dice. What do you think is the scariest thing about Oogie Boogie?

His lair

His buggy stuffing

His bullying attitude

All of these things can be scary.

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When it comes to ruling Halloween Town, Jack’s life seems a little lackluster. How would you handle a boring job?

I’d shake things up by introducing fun holiday activities.

I’d quit and run off on an adventure.

I would try to see if I could find another position in the company.

I would just stick with the current job I have.

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Both Sally and Jack never really tell each other how they feel until the end of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” How good are you at playing it cool around a crush?

Not at all

It would depend on if they’re taken.

It would depend on if I knew they liked me back.

Absolutely

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AHHH! You’re trapped with Sally in Dr. Finkelstein’s tower and Sally’s already escaped. Do you have the resourcefulness to save yourself?

Not in the least

After the panic attack, I think I may.

Depends on my surroundings

Yes

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Hardcore fans stock up on “The Nightmare Before Christmas” items to represent. Which one of these do you have?

A Hoodie

A mug

Cosmetics

Nothing

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Supper time! Let’s make some soup. Which of the ingredients in Sally’s kitchen would you never use in a soup?

Deadly Nightshade

Worm’s Wart

Frog’s Breath

Witchhazel

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The Mayor of Halloween Town is a bit of a suck-up. How do you handle friends that only seem to say what you want to hear?

I learn to not take their words too seriously.

I tell that I’d much rather hear their true opinion.

I figure they’re just being nice.

I get frustrated.

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Sally will often sneak out at night. When you were younger did you ever get caught after having a forbidden night out?

Yes, but I talked my way out of trouble.

Yes, but I somehow ended up talking myself into more trouble.

Yes

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Which one of Oogie Boogie’s Trick or Treaters would you not want to make an enemy of?

They’re really harmless.

Lock

Shock

Barrel

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How old were you when you first saw “The Nighmare Before Christmas”?

I was a child.

I watched it as a teen.

I watched it in college.

I watched it with my grandkids.

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Do you think you could kidnap Santa Claus?

Absolutely

I have no idea.

Only if I were forced to

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When the citizens of Halloween Town take over the gift-giving for Christmas, things don’t turn out as planned. What do you do when you receive a gift you didn’t want?

I thank the gift giver with enthusiasm.

I thank the gift giver, but then look for a gift receipt when they’re not looking.

I’m not good at pretending I like something, so I just change the subject.

I thank the gift giver and try to figure out how I can use it.

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Sally is constantly falling apart and stitching herself back together; do you fall to pieces during sappy movies?

I bring my own Kleenex if I know it is going to be too much.

Only if it involves animals

Only if I’m already emotional

Not at all

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Tricky question time! In your opinion, which character from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a treat to dress up as for Halloween?

Sandy Claws

Jack Skellington

Sally

Oogie Boogie

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In order to create the “perfect” Christmas, the citizens of Halloween Town work as a team. Do you think you’re a team player?

Only if I’m the captain of the team.

Depends on the game

Yes

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Sound the alarms! Jack’s attempted to take over Christmas and failed! If you were a friend of his, how would you console him?

I’d remind him of what he has.

I’d give him a hug.

I would give him a pep talk.

I’d listen while he threw himself a pity party.

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Being an available king gives Jack plenty of ladies to choose from; how would you handle rejecting someone’s advances?

I know it’s awkward, but I’d probably run.

I’d thank them.

I would tell them I’m not interested.

I would try to let them down easily.

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In order to rescue Santa, Jack had to do quite a few acrobatics in order to navigate Oogie Boogie’s Lair. Would you consider yourself flexible?

Yes

I would try but probably hurt myself.

If I limber up first, yes.

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