Random Questions Game

[juliets]

Be a customer service call center representative from home (this is a real job).

Sun or shade?

[Marmot]

Sun! But a spot of shade every now and again is nice.

Nonfat or whole milk? Or vegan?

[Mongoose]

I do the non-dairy milks. I like those with protein in them (hemp or soy) but I've had some new cashew milk that is rather lovely.

How did you get your birth name?

[Epignosis]

It's my father's name. Incidentally, it's the same reason I have my last name.

Would you literally try to capture a frog and kiss it if it meant true love would come your way?

[S~V~S]

My Mom wanted to name me for her Mom, my Dad the same. I was named for a song they both liked.

Was there a name you would have rather had then your own?

Linki~

No, been there, done that. One true love is enough for one life.

Was there a name you would rather have than your own?

[Epignosis]

I guess if I'm honest, yeah: Simon.

Were you named after a Beach Boys song?

[Mongoose]

I guess if I'm honest, yeah: Simon.

Were you named after a Beach Boys song?

No, an Elvis Costello song.

Do you watch TEDTalks?

[S~V~S]

No. Four Seasons.

Do you like gardening?

Linki, Sometimes. An old friend of mine did one at VATech.

Do you like gardening?

[Mongoose]

I like anything that involves touching the earth. I volunteer at a community garden at the Litchgate Preserve once a month. At home, I stick to cat grass and herbs.

What is the most misunderstood herb and why?

[Marmot]

Sage. It's got a wonderful smell and tastes great on potatoes. Same with rosemary. These probably aren't that misunderstood though.

How many hats do you own?

[S~V~S]

Ooo, many. Maybe 20? Not counting winter hats. Then maybe 35-40. I like hats When I was in college I wore pillbox hats & cloches with pretty much every outfit; jeans, whatever. It was my protest against poufy 80's hair.

What quirky style/clothing thing do you like?

[Marmot]

Instead of standard underwear, I wear running shorts. They're extremely comfortable, and I'm always ready to go for a run.

What was the last album you listened to?

[Epignosis]

Echolyn's The End is Beautiful

Do you have any meetings today?

[Marmot]

I am meeting with a friend later, but that's the closest I've got.

Do you enjoy meetings?

[S~V~S]

Oh Lord no. "Meetings" mean work to me.

Do you enjoy being alone?

[Marmot]

Yes. I enjoy being around people sometimes, but I also need some solidarity.

What's the longest amount of time you've ever spent in a library at one time?

[S~V~S]

Whole days in college. More recently, about 6 hours. Sometimes Wikipedia/Google works for me for research, but sometimes I want a book.

Do you like trivia?

[Epignosis]

I almost made it on Jeopardy!'s college tournament in 2005.

What's the longest you've ever gone without eating?

[S~V~S]

Two days. When I was younger, I had waaaaaay too much fun in the 80's and quite often had, um, chemically induced fasts shall we say, over a weekend.

What is something you regret?

[A Person]

Letting this forum game go unanswered for so long.

How are you doing on this fine evening?

[S~V~S]

Pretty well. It's early enough in the season that nights are still cool enough, but not so cool that the windows need to be closed. I have a fuzzy cat on my lap, a dog on my feet, and a glass of malbec in my hand. Life is good.

What is the longest thing you have ever memorized?

[Epignosis]

If you don't count lines from plays, but rather one long ass thing, then it is Patrick Henry's speech to the Virginia Convention.

What do you like most about me?

[S~V~S]

You are a lot of fun and always interesting.

What is the Impossible Dream?

[Epignosis]

You are a lot of fun and always interesting.

What is the Impossible Dream?

Making S~V~S a Libertarian.

Do you know what I like best about you?

[S~V~S]

No idea,


are you gonna tell me?

[Epignosis]

No idea,


are you gonna tell me?

Absolutely. You are an incredible supportive presence.

You are going with me to the Grand Ole Opry. What country act do you hope is there?

[S~V~S]

No idea,


are you gonna tell me?

Absolutely. You are an incredible supportive presence.

You are going with me to the Grand Ole Opry. What country act do you hope is there?

Aw thanks

None of them? Um, Does Wilco count? I kinda like Wilco. If deadies count, Hank Sr., 100%

You have been transported to a night club in 1970's London. Which punk act do you hope is there?

[Epignosis]

Gonna have to go with Blondie.

Your punk band is opening for Blondie. What is it called?

[Vompatti]

The Black N*****s.

Do you prefer classic punk or hardcore or post-hardcore or some other flavour of punk?

[S~V~S]

Dude I totally censored that, lol. WTF?

I like classic & I like post punk like Joy Division.

Whenever I hear sirens, it makes me nervous; universal or is it just me?

[Vompatti]

Dude I totally censored that, lol. WTF?

I guess that means it was punk.

Whenever I hear sirens, it makes me nervous; universal or is it just me?

Just you.

Do you think the Illuminati is monitoring your every movement?

[S~V~S]

I used to when I was younger, I was high all the time, paranoia, you know? I used to think the squirrels were spying on me, too.

Favorite conspiracy theory?

[Vompatti]

That fluoride is put in toothpaste to calsify the third eye.

Do you believe in aliens?

[S~V~S]

That they exist, yes.That they come here and probe our butts,no.

What is the most embarrassing thing you truly believe?

[Epignosis]

I'm a Christian. Take your pick.

Dude I totally censored that, lol. WTF?

I guess that means it was punk.

Is Vompatti poor or is stuff really expensive?

[Vompatti]

Yes!

Would stuff be less expensive if all of it was made in China?

[Epignosis]

No. Chinese people are made in China, but they're expensive.

Would you believe me if I told you I went around my house to find things that were made in the USA, and the first thing I found was a pack of Ramen?

[Vompatti]

I would k

Do you prefer ramen to spaghetti?

[S~V~S]

No. My Granny is Sicilain, so I like me some pasta

What do you like about Italy?
Edit, what do you think Billy Joe McCallister was throwing off the Tallahatchie Bridge?

[Marmot]

His personal diary.

They say all good things come in pairs; what thing comes worst in a pair?

[Epignosis]

Testicular cancer.

Who has the power?

[Marmot]

EWEB (if you live in Eugene that is).

Who has the wisdom?

[Turnip Head]

The extremely poor and the incredibly rich.

What will be mankind's ultimate undoing?

[JaggedJimmyJay]

Depletion of resources will outpace technological growth before necessary things like faster-than-light travel can ever be developed, if it's even possible.

How much mayonnaise is too much mayonnaise?

[Marmot]

Any amount is too much.

Is hoarding a respectable hobby or a ridiculous waste of space?

[Quin]

Any amount is too much.

Is hoarding a respectable hobby or a ridiculous waste of space?

A waste of space. Unless these 'items' have legitimate sentimental value, I guess.


Boogity wah, booboo chika chika wee, walla hoo kekeke?

[S~V~S]

Walla hoo kekeke FTW, no contest.

More maudlin; Morrissey or Robert Smith?

[Epignosis]

Smith, even though Boys Don't Cry.

What's your favorite Stephen King work?

[Marmot]

The Green Mile. Great book and film.

Do you like puns?

[Epignosis]

Yes.

If you could elect someone you know personally to be US President, who would it be and why?