If someone displays these 8 traits, they’re the trickster of your group

What would we do without the trickster of a friendship group?

Well, life probably wouldn’t be quite as fun or exciting, that’s for sure!

Tricksters are known for making people laugh and “spicing up the night” – as they like to put it. Their stories, drama, and quick wit always make social plans better.

Think you have a trickster in your group? Or are you the one causing all the drama?

Check out these 8 traits the trickster in your group almost certainly has!

Up first:

1) They’re quick to judge

People who are tricksters are often quick on their feet. They make snap comments (usually pretty humorous ones) for the sake of a good laugh.

But they can only make those comments if they’re quick to judge people.

Say a guy they’ve just met talks about what he likes in a woman in front of them. They know absolutely nothing about this guy.

But they’ll make a snap judgment and witty comment about what they said!

If that sounds like something they’d do, they’re definitely the trickster in your group.

2) They’re always up for evening plans

Another sign someone is the trickster of your group is if they’re always up for evening plans!

Any social occasion and they’re getting FOMO (fear of missing out!) if they can’t attend.

So to avoid this feeling at all costs, they’re always the first to arrange plans, say yes to plans, and even change their former plans to make sure they can come!

If you had to describe them to someone, you’d probably say they were a bit of an extrovert – loving being busy and getting their energy from socializing.

3) They speak without thinking

This isn’t necessarily their best trait. For the sake of a few laughs, a trickster is always speaking without really thinking.

Sometimes, they just say the first thing that pops into their head if they think it’s funny. Other times, they’ll say something hoping for a laugh without really “reading the room” beforehand.

Either way, it’s something you (and everyone else in your group) has to deal with sometimes.

You’re constantly putting out fires for them or always saying, “I think they meant well” to another friend who’s been hurt by their comments…

4) They’re not good at emotional support

Having the “funny one” in your group is great fun. The only problem is that sometimes they don’t know when to stop being funny – if they even can!

They’re great at picking you up when you’re down.

And, of course, making you laugh when you need it the most. They’re even great at getting you out of the house and having a good time when you need a distraction!

But still, you wouldn’t class them as the person you’d go to in a crisis. Why? Because they’re not that great at offering emotional support.

Their forte is making jokes and being a trickster. It isn’t putting an arm around you and telling you everything will be OK…

5) They seek attention

They’re not attention seekers, but the trickster in a group definitely loves a bit of attention. After all, they couldn’t get their laughs without it!

At a party, they are the life and soul of it – and they relish in it! At an event, they love taking photos or doing something “crazy” to be spotted by the crowds.

Even when you’re out for dinner together, they’ll love sharing a story a little too loudly to get others to notice them. And, of course, to get the attention of the group, too!

6) They tend to overshare

If the trickster in a group didn’t overshare, they probably wouldn’t be all that funny to be around!

One of the main reasons a trickster is so humorous is because they tend to overshare the details of their personal life.

In the group chat, they’re always sending voice notes of the latest drama they’ve been involved in. Over coffee, they’re probably telling stories with way too much detail!

But overall, you’re pretty glad they’re always making you say “TMI!”. They’re happy with what they share and it gives you belly laughs. So all in all, it’s a great trait!

7) They cause drama

Not all traits of a trickster are good ones, depending on how you view things, anyway. Because another thing they love doing is causing drama!

Sometimes, they’ll spread rumors just because they’re bored. Sometimes, they’ll make up a story just so they have a story to tell.

And sometimes, they’ll create a real riff in the friendship group just to “spice up their life”. Naturally, their need to cause drama won’t always be a good thing for the group.

But, hey, it’s swings and roundabouts having a trickster around, right?

8) They self-deprecate

Once again, a trickster loves their humor. And it’s not just other people who are under attack when it comes to their witty comments – it’s themselves!

Sometimes, self-deprecating humor is perfectly fine to do. It makes you seem more relatable, enhances a funny story, and helps you laugh about things in life that might otherwise get you down.

But use it carefully! Experts say that self-deprecating humor can negatively impact your overall self-worth and self-esteem over time.

So while you’re laughing with your trickster friend, make sure you check in with them, too.

Final thoughts

Being the trickster of a group is a great thing when you get the balance right.

Making everyone laugh, bringing excitement to the group chats, and always being the one to organize the best nights out ever are good traits to have.

The thing is with a trickster in the group is they need to be careful with their quick wit. Sometimes, it can get them in serious trouble. Other times, it can cause a real riff in the group or with outsiders!

Plus, if they self-deprecate and make jokes too much, others in the group won’t turn to them in a crisis – or be there for them when they need it themselves.

But overall, there’s no denying that we all need the trickster in a friendship group. And once you get that their intentions are usually good, they can be some of the greatest friends of all!