What it’s like being a twin? Do they really have a connection that other siblings cannot understand? Is it awesome knowing there is someone that is linked to you, and in some cases identical looking? I interviewed two sets of twins to get insight on their experience with being a twin and what it’s like to have that bond. I also had them answer some questions about each other to test who knew who better.

Remi & Rylee Young (sophomores)

Remi:

What is the best/ worst part about being a twin?

The best part about being a twin is I’m never alone, and I always have someone to do something with when I’m bored. The worst part is because we rarely fight but when we do argue they are really bad.

What is one thing you can do that the other twin can’t?

I can do an aerial and she can’t.

In what ways are you different?

We are different because I talk so much and Rylee is quieter.

Do you have to share most things?

We do share most things, we share a room, car, and most of our clothes for convenience.

Who is the older twin?

Rylee is the older twin.

Rylee:

What is the best/ worst part about being a twin?

The best part of being a twin is having a built in best friend and always having someone there for me no matter what. The worst part about being a twin is people always getting us mixed up.

In what ways are you different?

We are different because she’s smarter and I’m more social.

Do you have to share most things?

Yes, we share most things.

Who is the older twin?

I’m older.

How well do they know each other? (Correct answers are bolded)

Remi’s answers:

What’s twin’s favorite food?

Goldfish

What’s your twin’s favorite hobby?

Track

What’s your twin’s favorite color?

Blue

If you were out together, what would your twin eat?

Hamburger

What’s your twin’s nickname?

Ry guy

Rylee’s answers:

What’s twin’s favorite food?

Wings

What’s your twin’s favorite hobby?

Reading

What’s your twin’s favorite color?

Blue

If you were out together, what would your twin eat?

Nothing, because she’s dairy-free and gluten-free

What’s your twin’s nickname?

Rem or Rem pop

RYLEE WON

Catherine & Bethany Horton (juniors)

Interview

Catherine’s answers:

What is the best/ worst part about being a twin?

Best part is always having someone to hang out with, worst part is no one ever knowing who you are.

What is one thing you can do that the other twin can’t?

Take a joke.

In what ways are you different?

I have a more sarcastic personality that is very dry and blunt vs. her personality which is not.

Do you have to share most things? (Car, room, etc.)

Over the years we have had to share lots of things: face, car, room, friends, etc. but we have never had to share everything.

Who is the older twin?

Bethany is older.

Bethany’s answers:

What is the best/ worst part about being a twin?

The best part about being a twin is that there is always someone there for you. But this can be the worst part because someone is always in your business.

What is one thing you can do that the other twin can’t?

Say the alphabet backwards.

In what ways are you different?

Catherine is taller, more sarcastic, a better singer, takes a way longer shower than me.

Do you have to share most things? (Car, room, etc.)

We get to share a car named Marvin, a face, very similar sounding voices, clothes, shoes, ideas (we tend to have the same ideas/ thoughts).

Who is the older twin?

I am older.

How well do they know each other? (Correct answers are bolded)

Catherine’s answers:

What’s twin’s favorite food?

Orzo, steak, and chicken tenders

What’s your twin’s favorite hobby?

Baking/cooking

What’s your twin’s favorite color?

Pink

If you were out together, what would your twin eat?

Burger, steak, chicken tenders, or a Caesar salad w chicken and dressing on the side

What’s your twin’s nickname?

None

Bethany’s answers:

What’s twin’s favorite food?

Steak

What’s your twin’s favorite hobby?

DECA

What’s your twin’s favorite color?

Purple, but she wears a lot of blue

If you were out together, what would your twin eat?

Steak or Caesar salad

What’s your twin’s nickname?

She doesn’t do nicknames

TIE