The Syndicate

I only like breakfast foods for dinner, so lunch ftw

It’s pouring out at my job, like buckets, and my car is parked 50 yards away. Do I wait 10 mins for my friend (who got a much closer spot) to leave and drive me to my car, or do I run for it?

Spoiler alert: I ran for it.

Plain on the outside. My eccentricity is for me, not my neighbors.

I hardwood or carpeting in bedrooms?

Joaquin Phoenix. Raul Julia was awesome, but I think Phoenix is one of the greats of his generation. Even though, overall, I found Gladiator, for instance, to be mediocre, his performance alone elevated it. He managed to convey Commodus as incredibly stupid AND incredibly evil, took it WAAAAY over the top, chewed up all the scenery, yet still Commodus was believable. And even with that high bar (for me) I haven't seen him in anything since where I felt he let me down.

Would you rather watch only Al Pacino or Tom Hanks films for the rest of your life?

Chocolate. 75% of the time.

Winter sports or Summer sports?

Springsteen, he's a tad closer to my musical taste.

Are you a planner, or a seat of the pants person?

I don’t like lawns, they’re a waste of resources and so unwelcoming to wildlife. So if sandspurs are native to where you live, I’m all for it.

Would you rather be closer to wilderness, or amenities?

One small local problem. When you add up all the little solves, over time it spreads and can have global impact.

It's mandatory yeet electronic devices day! Do you yeet your phone, or your TV?

I’m a moody loner, I’d be fine keeping it to myself.

Always an hour late, or always an hour early?

Oh blink, no question. I had a pinched nerve that led to upper back and shoulder pain, and the constant ache was awful, because it was all I could think about, and if it did finally subside, I would move wtong and it would come right back.

Would you rather wear only ugly, unfashionable clothes for the rest of your life, or fashionable clothes that don't quite fit right? Almost, but not quite.

I’d get rid of the room where I keep the dead houseplants

Would you rather never eat cheese again, or never wear gloves again?

I'm gonna just bump my last post, lol.

S~V~S wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:17 pm At your age, I would have said, “Reality ftw, that fantasy nonsense is for kids yada yada”. At my age , magic 100%.

Real houseplants, fake houseplants or no houseplants?

At your age, I would have said, “Reality ftw, that fantasy nonsense is for kids yada yada”. At my age , magic 100%.

Real houseplants, fake houseplants or no houseplants?

No. I like being human, and that involves degeneration and death.

Foreign travel; a guided tour or explore on your own?

Knowing 100% for sure. I don't care if I can prove it, just being aware of it would be enough.

If you saw a stranger stealing food, would you do something about it? Or would you walk away?

Marvin Gaye, he got a lot of play in my parents home.

Musically, Nostalgia or current music?

I would turn them off. I've seen them (I have nephews) , and i would find them distracting. I'm kind of a squirrell when it comes to shiny and flashing.

You won the Lottery! When you get the cash, do you buy something for yourself, or someone else? What would it be?

Taco Bell, it’s always been a favorite.

Were you born to be wild or born to be responsible?

Oh the spa. It SHOULD be the gym, but given the choice, it's the spa every time.

Outdoor exercise in the cold, like skiing or snowshoeing, or in the heat, like running or biking?

Kyoto. If I want to see modern neon metropolises, I can do that here. Kyoto I would think gives a better sense of traditional Japan.

Would you rather have unlimited respect, or ultimate power?

Date an ex. I'm terrified of different things.

After a break up, ok to see your ex socially, or never see that fucker again?

Blindfold pinball for the win. I am so bad at physical confrontation, even highly scripted as is wrestling. I would just roll over and quit.

Be a fashion designer for a French haute couture house, or be a lumberjack?

Oh a tattoo artist. Art > practicality every day of the week for me. Which could explain why I am a grown ass woman still living in an apartment, lol, but it is who I am. Also my Dad is a vaguely well known accountant (he was president of both county wide and statewide Accounting organizations) and, again, even as a grown ass woman, the last thing I would ever want to be is what my Dad is. So art ftw!!

Would you rather *your child* be an accountant or a tattoo artist (moderately successful in both cases)?

Oh STFU, I didn’t even have to think about it

Shopping alone or with a friend?

Pretzels, I loathe those little popcorn shells that get stuck in your teeth.

MinimaIism or MAXIMALISM?

Treehouse

Playing board games; play by the rules or make your own rules? (like my family has lots of our own Monopoly rules; would you think that's fun, or would you be outraged?)

Depends on mood, but electric in general.

Hanging with the dog(s) or hanging with the people?

This is the wrong question to ask me lol. I’ll say Rachel cause I know which one she is.

Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune?

Mary Ann ftw

Brad or Angelina?

Since I had to Google Mussorgsky, I’ll go with the Rembrandt.

Live without music, or live with only tasteless food?

Something I love; I don't want to get famous for something undoubtedly stupid, like getting killed by a horse that fell out of a plane or something like that.

Would you rather have a pool in your backyard or live next to the ocean?

Tofu; I'm a vegetarian and aspire to go vegan, but damn, I love cheese.

Do you prefer to watch movies at home, or at the theater?

The bathroom, gross.

Do you like black ink or blue ink pens? I find most people have a preference.

I like wrapping gifts, but I prefer getting gift bags.


Is your family a Christmas Day family or a Christmas Eve family?

Italian, I’m a sucker for the semolina dusting.

Holiday lights; white or multicolored?

I think they probably lead very similar lives in some ways, but I like the idea of nests, so I'd go with a bird.

Honey or sugar?

As a person with no kids, I'm a fan of big huge Christmas since it's not all that much effort for me. For parents it must be exhausting.

Heat Miser or Snow Miser?

It depends on the artist, but i tend to lean electric more often than not.

It's December 4th; Have you been Whammageddoned yet or not? (Spoiler alert i went shopping today and I was, so my month is already over )

Hike in the summer, nap in the winter. It's the bear thing to do.

On a road trip, would you rather listen to general favorites, or do you have a "road trip" playlist? What's on it?

I tend to staycation, but that’s a lot more by $$ than by preference.

Going to a beautiful place near your home; do you go alone or with family or friends?

Broadleaf, I’m a sucker for fall colors.

Spoilers or no spoilers?

Not sure; I’m at work, could be zero could be a dozen.

Would you rather monkeys jumping on the bed or jumping on your kitchen counters?

Well, if I put it in an either/or format, I would have to decide between Mr Spock or Jon Snow. So i would have to go with Mr Spock.

Science fiction or fantasy?

A book, it's easier to imagine your way out of it in a book; reality is a bit more subjective.

Would you rather read a fictional horror story, or a real one?

Moonbeam for sure. I can relate.

Would you rather have an eternal houseguest, or be an eternal house guest?

This will sound awful, but I'd be OK not speaking to people irl, assuming it meant in person, face to face. I could live a text only life.

How about you; same question.

OMG, rob the bank. I am terrified of wild rats (pets rats are kinda cute, but I wouldn't want one) and being one would drive me insane.

Would you rather fast for a week, or eat to sickness every day?

Where they hate me. I like being alone, and I could always go to a different town if I absolutely needed to see people.

What do you think is more intense? Love or hate?

The killer. There's always a sequel, and being the last survivor must be traumatizing in an extreme way.

Would you rather binge a show or movie series, or space it out over time?

Oh a Viking. My grandparents came from Norway, and my grandfather worshipped the Vikings. Most of his "Grandpa Stories" featured Vikings or weirdly wrong Nordic Mythology. As an adult, I realize how problematic that is, the Vikings did some pretty awful stuff. But they still have that glamorous glow for me. Although I am also a mongrel myself (Mom was Norwegian, Dad was quite the mix), as are probably most Americans.

Would you rather have the police hunting you for a murder you didn’t commit or a psychopathic clown hunting you?

My true crime tastes have moved past Court TV, but I’m always up for “Whip it” on loop.

Would you rather people know how you really feel about them, or know how they really feel about you?