The Syndicate

Of all the movie monsters those are the two I’m least likely to think of as villains. Even the Mummy was the victim of a curse, and the Monster had no say. And they’re both pretty much revenants without much intelligence or agency.

So the Mummy, I guess, since he’s at least less victimy than FM. I just feel sorry for FM.

If you had to live alone, would you rather live in solitude, the mountains or desert, maybe, or surrounded by people you never interact with?

Wrong for the right reasons. You lose a lot that way, but you can sleep at night.

Would you rather be an excellent, famous painter or photographer?

I’ve done both and bungee jumping was scarier, you’re a lot closer to the ground and it rushes up soooo fast. So that.

Would you rather sail around the world alone, or with someone you don’t like?

That's a hard one. I'll go with Avatars, since for the most part, people stick with them over time, and I missed a crapton of games when I was on break.

Do you say (or Would you rather say if you're a purist), Kitty Korner or Catty Corner?

Reset. My life is the result of a long series of questionable decisions.

Same question to you. It’s a good one.

Not a fan of either but MJs are worse so I’ll go with the taffy.

Saltwater taffy or Candy Corn?

Three noses, didn’t even have to think about it.

Would you rather have no relatives or no friends?

Hot tub. Soaking and reading is a favorite thing of mine.

If you had the $$, would you buy a top end new car/truck, or a classic collector vehicle?

Oh 10 yrs house arrest for the win as long as I could go in the yard on occasion. I’m ok being alone and prison is too rigid, I would lose my mind.

Would you rather learn a new foreign language or a new physical discipline, like tae kwon do, to proficiency?

Stub the toe. I knew a kid that choked eating paper. He lived but it wasn’t a given.

Scared to death or bored to death?

New. Most of my life I would have said ‘old’, but now I think being born with the silver spoon makes people less warm. I’d want to care less about being gauche and just be a little flashy and enjoy it.

You have one week of vacation a year. Would you rather take it all at once, or split it up, several long weekends a bit longer?

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?