Rice Purity: A Look Back at a Collegiate Craze
The term " rice purity " might have you scratching your head, wondering what kind of grain-based morality test it could be. But fear not, there are no actual rice purity levels to measure. The term refers to a once-popular online phenomenon called the Rice Purity Test . What is the Rice Purity Test? The Rice Purity Test (RPT) was a questionnaire circulating primarily among college students in the early 2000s. It consisted of 100 questions that ranged from tame to outrageous, inquiring about a person's experiences in various social and romantic situations. These experiences could be anything from holding hands to attending wild parties or trying risky activities. Scoring the Rice Purity Test The test was self-graded. Each question answered "yes" resulted in a point deducted from a starting score of 100. A higher score indicated greater "purity" (meaning less experience), while a lower score reflected a wider range of experiences. Why Was the Rice Purity