Even in its fourth season, Scandal remains one of the craziest shows on TV. With breakneck pacing and episodes filled with twist after twist, the political drama knows how to keep viewers hooked. And Scandal superfans, known as Gladiators, are the most dedicated viewers of all. Do you have what it takes to be a Gladiator?
1. You basically want to be Olivia Pope.
2. Or at least work for Olivia Pope and Associates.
Shhh, don’t tell me it doesn’t exist.
3. When you’re in a tough situation, you ask yourself, “What would Olivia Pope do?”
4. You’ve started to say “It’s handled.”
Just as fiercely as Olivia does.
5. You have become the fixer of your friend’s lives.
Bad breakup? It’s handled. Fired? It’s handled.
6. You try to emulate Olivia’s fashion sense.
This means a lot of power suits, white dresses and fabulous coats.
7. You watch every episode live, because live tweeting is half the fun.
WHAT. THE. HELL. JUST. HAPPENED. #Scandal #TGIT @kerrywashington @JOEtheMORTON @tonygoldwyn @scottkfoley @shondarhimes
— Autumn Trifone (@autumn_nerd) November 14, 2014
Heart… Is… Pounding… #ScandaI #TGIT @ScandalABC @KatieQLowes @jscandalp @tonygoldwyn @kerrywashington
— Cayla Duncan (@CaylaDuncan) November 14, 2014
8. And you follow the whole cast on Twitter.
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!!!!! We have the BEST fans! Cannot wait to be here with you NEXT WEEK! Winter finale is OMG BANANAS. #scandal #TGIT
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 14, 2014
West Coast. #ScandaI here we go!!!
— scott foley (@scottkfoley) November 14, 2014
Your feed is entirely Scandal related on Thursday nights.
9. You freak out over every big reveal.
The election was rigged? Rowan is Olivia’s dad? WHAT??
10. You have a love/hate relationship with Shonda Rhimes.
. @jessearles @Magonnaise Hey! I only kill characters with my computer keyboard. Never in person!
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 14, 2014
Thank you for creating this wonderful show, Shonda, but WHY did you have to end the episode like that?!
11. You’ve been part of an intense debate over whether Fitz or Jake is the right guy for Olivia.
12. Because Fitz is so devoted to her…
13. …but then look at Jake.
Damn.
14. The phrase “making jam in Vermont” has important meaning for you.
Or “standing in the sun,” if you prefer Jake.
15. You can’t watch an episode without having wine and popcorn.
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Wine, popcorn and Twitter: the Scandal essentials.
16. You have become a red wine connoisseur.
You even have those huge glasses.
17. Speaking of drinking, drunk Mellie is one of your favorite things ever.
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18. You know Cyrus is a despicable person, but you still love him.
19. Actually, you realize that pretty much everyone on this show has done something horrible.
But hey, nobody’s perfect, right?
20. No matter how many insane twists the show throws your way, you’ll always keep watching.
Just like Olivia and Fitz, you can’t stay away.
Gladiators unite!
