Courtesy of Aidan Smith

Finn and Aidan pose together in the backyard for pictures before prom.

Since before they were born, seniors Finn and Aidan Smith — a pair of fraternal twins — have been drastically different.

“I’m a few minutes older than Finn, and I remember they told us that I was bullying Finn when we were in the womb,” Aidan said.

The difference in personalities didn’t stop there. Throughout their childhood, Aidan remembers being the louder and more outgoing one. 

“My parents have always found me a little more annoying because sometimes I talk too much to them,” Aidan said. “They find [Finn] annoying sometimes because he never talks.”

However, Aidan mentioned that their older brother — who is 23 — balances him and Finn out by being a mix of their two personalities.

When asked about their dynamic, Finn — as expected — didn’t have much to say.

“Aidan’s a little more outgoing, I guess,” Finn said.

Beyond the differences in their speech, Finn and Aidan also share differing music and clothing tastes. Finn wears more modern, sporty clothing, while Aidan prefers more classic and formal clothing. This similar sentiment translates to their music tastes, where Finn enjoys more rap, while Aidan enjoys older rock and country music.

When asked who is the better athlete, both Smiths were quick to claim the title. While both siblings grew up playing sports together — mainly soccer — they have grown to develop a passion for different sports. Finn still plays soccer while Aidan has also taken up golf.

Asked about favorite memories, they both noted that playing soccer connected them. Aidan noted one particular game in middle school as his favorite because he and Finn both scored two goals, leading their team to the win.

Aidan also mentioned that their chemistry on the soccer field has always been extremely good, partly due to the amount of time they have spent together, but also because of a little twin telepathy.

Perhaps most important, though, is their difference in food consumption. Finn and Aidan both say Aidan eats much more than Finn. Aidan failed to recall a single time that Finn had ever taken his food, while, on the other hand, Aidan mentioned that Finn often gives him some of his food.

As Aidan and Finn prepare to go to college in different states — with Finn heading to Purdue University and Aidan going to Santa Clara University — they both expressed a bittersweet feeling about leaving their twin.

“It’s going to be a little sad but it’s just four years,” Aidan said. “We have to learn to live our own lives though and move on from our childhood of living together — we’ll get to really be our own person.”

Although the twins will be spending at least the next few years apart, it’s nearly certain the twins will continue showcasing the fascinating and intriguing duality of man.