The Syndicate

Neither - I feel the isometric strength building (and sometimes cardio) of yoga, particularly power vinyasa.

Would you rather watch a soap opera for 30 mins or sit at the laundromat without a phone or book for 30 mins?

Devise my own!

Would you rather own a chinchilla or a sugar glider as a pet?

Lindsay Buckingham!

Would you rather have a bass lesson from Kim Gordon or Geddy Lee?

Would you rather live on Elm Street or bunk at Camp Crystal Lake?

Hmm. This is a hard one. Since I have a cat, I will say poop. Cat poop is usually hard enough to pick right up and doesn't smear (or schmear even) on the floor. Plus, what's more caustic and ascerbic than acrid cat pee? Not much.

I'm a terrible baker (except for bread in my bread maker), so definitely cook.

Would you rather chew the same piece of gum every day for the rest of your like (let's say 8 hours a day) or never brush/floss your teeth again?

Epignosis wrote:I listen to mediocre country singers all the time!

Would you rather be a wide receiver for the NY Giants or a defensive lineman against the Denver Broncos?

I'm scared of horses, so the wide receiver?

Which would you rather listen to: "Alison" By Elvis Costello or "Allison" by the Pixies. Or heck, even "Allison Road" by the Gin Blossoms?

I'd go with wood, especially if I can choose laminate. It's great if you have pets. Or a husband who leaves crumbs of destruction. Why do I find oreo crumbs in the bathroom? The world will never know.

Would you rather eat a sandwich cookie or an ice cream sandwich?

Hmm. I would enjoy either. But I will pick journalism since I have a degree in that.

Would you rather teach Harmonica lessons or mouth harp lessons?

That's actually a tough call but I guess The Phantom Menace race because I have an acute aversion to being cold.

Would you rather watch a filibuster or go have a drink at Dave & Buster's?

I'm a citrus girl, so orange! Orange you glad I didn't say banana?

Would you rather recreate Ben-Hur using My Little Ponies or Clockwork Orange using action figures?

Ha probably by myself. Although if we all met for a lazy brunch, I'd be down with that.

What is the biggest item you've scratched off today's To-Do list or would you rather not say?

Chips!


Chips or fries?

Balalaika.

Who is your favorite animal in space?

Italian, but I often find it too sweet.

Croutons or seeds/nuts on your salad?

Epignosis wrote:Yogurt making.

Would you rather have a Cobb salad or a taco salad?

Ooh this is hard. I'm assuming for purposes of this question that it's a veg Cobb (which I've had before). I don't love the deconstructed nature of the salad because I have to mix it together myself (although it looks lovely in striations), so I will pick the taco salad out of laziness. And it's something I often have in Tex Mex places anyway.

If you were going to have a taco salad, would you rather have cilantro vinaigrette as your dressing or avocado ranch?

Vompatti wrote:Gilmore Girls.

Would you rather spend a day watching a full season of your favourite series or listening to the whole discography of your favourite band/artist?

I'd rather binge-watch the oeuvre of my favorite director or actor, but I think I'll go with series. There are a few that probably deserve a rewatch.

Would you rather go to a yogurt-making class or a yoga-making class?

He's kind of mean and a know-it-all and vaguely misogynistic k.

Would you rather binge-watch Gilmore Girls or House of Cards?

No, not Jess! Why would you date Jess?

Epignosis wrote:How to sell broken gold jewels.

Would you rather date Dean or Logan (GG)?

She's doing all right. I think it was something she ate.

I'm glad you clarified you meant GG, I was wondering who the hell Dean was.

On Gilmore Girls, Dean all the way. Over Jesse too. . Logan on Gilmore Girls was a total ponce and I can't believe Rory dated him as long as she did.

NYC, although I tend to be very nervous about getting murdered when I venture out of sleepy St Pete.

Would you rather go to a timeshare demo or a session on how to sell your broken gold jewels?

(Also to Rob: How is your daughter? Also, TEACHING IS HARD! And I only did it an hour. Major props).

Ugh I hate weddings. Birthdays it is!

Would your rather eat birthday cake or birthday breakfast in bed?

I've already met Sting so David Muir.

Would you rather attend a gris or an exorcism?

CRAP I am so bad about that. Would you rather listen to a Verdi opera or a Puccini opera.

Vompatti wrote:Schadenfreude Listeni/ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/ (German: [ˈʃaːdənˌfʁɔʏdə]) is pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

I do find certain unfortunate events amusing, particularly if they happen to unpleasant people, but in general I'd wish for everyone to be equally happy and not bothered by too many obstacles.

Do you often feel Sehnsucht?

When my husband and I still lived in separate countries, yes. I guess I have Sehnsucht about having a job that will live up to my degree.

Do you have intense joie de vivre?

Vompatti wrote:Bird (although I don't believe humans do reincarnate as animals other than human)

Would you rather reincarnate as an animal or a plant?

Animal, preferrably my cat.

Are you guilty of Schadenfraude?

I like being safe so in a hamster ball. Maybe I could burn some serious calories while I was at it.

Would you rather sleep in a tent or a hammock?

I am afraid of horses a bit and I think kissing a horse would allow it to take a chunk out of my face, so I will go with dog.

Would you rather poop in a box like a cat or go outside to an outhouse.

Johnny Depp is a little old for me, but I sure as hell ain't kissing Ben Affleck. I'm more of a Jason Segel or Chris Pratt girl.

Who would you rather give a horse or a dog beer?

Guillotine! Although it would be scary not seeing what was happening. Although I guess they usually blindfold you for a firing squad.


Have a double espresso before bed or have two shots before work?

Always the latter. I don't hate mainstream, but I believe in voting with your wallet, so if I 'm cinema-bound, I want to give my $ to the indie.

Would you rather have to take an Anger Management course or a Poor Driver course?

Michael J Fox

Would you rather get a tattoo of a butt on your arm or a tattoo of an arm on your butt?

Sci fiiiiii

Nature doc or bio doc?

Orc would be too close to cannibalism.

Elf or unicorn? To eat or ride.

Pen. I have neat handwriting and I'm always scared of purchasing a haunted typewriter.

Would you rather receive a singing telegram or a the world's entire remaining supply of Smallpox?

Uniform in shape but varying colors and/or patterns. Let's not go too crazy.

Chalkboard or markerboard?

Contacts

Mechanical or Standard Pencil?

Umm Red Sox?

Nanny's Striped Socks or Crocs?

Melt. I hate being thirsty and I can take the heat.

Would you rather eat a Patty Melt or a Grilled Cheese?

I don't know who either of these people are, so I will go with Victorious since icarly sounds like Apple had a tween girl.

Would you rather plant sit for a man-eating pitcher plant or pet sit for Cujo?

I already have funky toes kinda so I'll keep those.

Would you rather have an extra finger on each hand or be missing a toe from each foot?

I think the later, because then everyone would assume to the extra Es or whatever was just a scrivener's error. Like if your name was Ashlee for example and it instead read as Ashleeee. My name does not end in vowels presently though, so I don't know how I'd handle that personally.

Would you rather change your last name to Butt or have someone post a photo of your butt?

Not there! Seriously, home invasion is one of my top fears.

Would you rather move into a house that has a harmless ghost/spirit/spectre/boggart/etc or find several skeletons in the loose wood in your basement?

I have been taught lessons on how to run by an alligator. Plus, I'm very law-abiding and don't want to make any cops chase me.

Would you rather be chased by a panther or a bear?

I'd probably do a yoga class, ruin my Om with a tragically awesome breakfast, and then lie around watching movies all day. Maybe have people over for snacks and more movies in the evening.

How did you wear your hair today?

Lamps for sure! I've always done that in offices I've had. My favorite is to not have any lights on, just natural lighting when possible.

What's your panacea when you're blue?

Invisibility!

Would you rather have ESP or ESPN-Go?

I love Noam Chomsky so I will leave LInguistics to him. Historian it is!

Cartographer or Card Slogan Writer?

Hmm. Oceanographer I guess because it seems slightly less mathy. Plus I'm into NOAA and Ocean Conserv and all that mess.

Would you rather be an archaeologist or an anthropologist?

Pluto as a dwarf planet. <3 Neil deGrasse Tyson

Would you rather go on a Mission to Mars or a Mission to the Moon?