As a fan of the OG Archie comics, the announcement of the CW’s new adaptation, “Riverdale,” was like childhood me finding out that Santa Claus is real and my older sister was lying. Now, the show’s intense teen drama has not disappointed in making grown-up me unable to pull myself away, no matter how many times I try. Something I’ve learned in all these years is that just like the characters in “Riverdale,” what type of milkshake you drink can say a lot about who you are. So, which one of Pop’s #1 customers would you be?
Apple Pie Milkshake: Archie Andrews
Just like a sweet apple pie fresh out of the oven, you never fail to put a smile on everyone’s faces. You and Archie are both quick to help out a friend and lend a shoulder to lean on, but sometimes end up getting yourself into sticky situations as a result.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Milkshake: Betty Cooper
You’re sweet, kind, and a classic next door type. However, like Betty and this much-loved milkshake, you might be vanilla on the outside, but you’ve got some (dark) surprises up your sleeve (aka that hot tub revenge scene with Chuck and the birth of Dark Betty.) You and your milkshake tastes are not to be underestimated.
Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake: Jughead Jones
Just like “Riverdale’s” favorite moody heartthrob and this milkshake, you’ve got a cool exterior. You’re more likely to be watching from the sidelines than in the middle of the party, but underneath that icy first bite of perfectly crafted sarcasm is an unexpected sweetness.
Black Forest Milkshake: Veronica Lodge
This milkshake is the queen of dark, rich flavors, complete with a cherry on top. Similarly, you and Ronny can both be mysterious and have a taste for the finer things in life. She might not always be a fan favorite, but just like you, she is strong enough to stand on her own and doesn’t need the approval of others.
Espresso Milkshake: Kevin Keller
You both know how to call it EXACTLY how it is. There’s got to be someone to wake us up from the craziness of life and your quick wit and one-liners do just the trick in this “pale pink milkshake” world. As “Riverdale’s” only openly gay character, Kevin also knows how to blast misconceptions out of the water and tell some people how it really is when they deserve to hear it (@betty). Something else all three of you (espresso milkshake included) have in common? You’ll always be there for your friends, even before they’ve had their first coffee of the day.
Red Velvet Milkshake: Cheryl Blossom
Is there any other possible combo for the queen of all things red and brooched? Despite her fiery exterior and penchant for being “Riverdale’s” queen rhymes-with-witch, there’s a softer side to Cheryl and an intense loyalty to the people she loves, just like you. What some people might call being OTT, you call passion.
Hopefully your favorite milkshake helped you gain more insight into who your “Riverdale” twin is than the show’s clues about the Black Hood’s real identity. What you drink, or eat, can tell you just about anything about yourself—even your college major. Maybe they should have just gotten the Black Hood to choose a milkshake while he was at Pop’s that night and we could have solved this one ages ago.