I always make lure people over to my house for eggs whenever they go through a breakup.
What do you like to eat when you are going through a breakup/went through a breakup?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:29 pm
by Epignosis
That only happened a few times when I was a teenager, and during that time, I ate whatever regardless of the circumstances.
Did you know it's okay to edit your posts in these threads?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:31 pm
by Mongoose
I...did not know that.
What is your fave flavor of cake?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:48 pm
by A Person
Chocolate, if it is a dessert I probably like the chocolate version most.
What's your favorite kind of chocolate?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:11 pm
by Mongoose
I am not a super duper chocolate fan, but I really like chocolate cherries and that flavor in general.
Why do some people think this is acceptable behavior: playing ska-punk at insane levels while a person is trying to recharge one's batteries in a bubble bath?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:19 pm
by A Person
I'm not sure why someone would think that is an acceptable behavior, I often have similar questions and I think the answer is generally that they just don't realize/think/care about how intrusive/annoying they are to other people.
If you could temporarily banish those people to the moon, would you?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:22 pm
by Mongoose
YES! He is really getting on my nerves today. He just asked me for the zillionth time which kind of teas have caffeine and which don't. For the record, we have this information taped inside our tea holding cabinet, so I don't know why he is being completely stupid. He went in and got in my leftover hot bathwater and turned the music off. HATE
Anyway!
How do you like to recharge your batteries?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:28 pm
by Epignosis
Mongoose wrote:YES! He is really getting on my nerves today. He just asked me for the zillionth time which kind of teas have caffeine and which don't. For the record, we have this information taped inside our tea holding cabinet, so I don't know why he is being completely stupid. He went in and got in my leftover hot bathwater and turned the music off. HATE
Anyway!
How do you like to recharge your batteries?
I don't. I buy new ones.
Who is this person in the above paragraph and why is he in your leftover bathwater and you have a tea holding cabinet?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:36 pm
by Mongoose
I have a tea chest but then I also have a little cabinet above the microwave (so above the stove) where we keep a lot of the tins of loose stuff. The person referenced above is my spouse, who is usually not so inconsiderate. I can still hear him splashing away in what was supposed to be my bath. I'm considering putting Holst's The Planets: Mars on because it makes him very anxious.
What are you planning on having tomorrow for breakfast?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:52 pm
by Epignosis
Rarely do I plan breakfast. I will have what I like when the sun shines upon us once more. Most of the time, that's nothing more than black coffee.
Do you like August?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:05 am
by Mongoose
I do not. It gives me that old dread of going back to school even though I've been done with school for about 6 years now.
What annoys you more: a) people saying VIN number or PIN number or ATM machine or b) Lie-berry?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:43 am
by Epignosis
All of the above. Other redundancies that infuriate me include "armed gunman" and "two twins." Two twins now...you don't say?
What's the most annoying thing people commonly do in terms of linguistics?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:22 am
by Mongoose
Epignosis wrote:All of the above. Other redundancies that infuriate me include "armed gunman" and "two twins." Two twins now...you don't say?
What's the most annoying thing people commonly do in terms of linguistics?
I know you will probably agree with me on this one -- saying literally when they mean figuratively or metaphorically. Chris Trager does it on Parks & Rec, but because it's such hyperbole, it's really funny. Also "could of" instead of "could have" - this mistake was rampant in House of Leaves and it really distracted me because the author was obviously an otherwise well-read dude.
How many blankets do you use at night?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:35 am
by Epignosis
Mongoose wrote:
Epignosis wrote:All of the above. Other redundancies that infuriate me include "armed gunman" and "two twins." Two twins now...you don't say?
What's the most annoying thing people commonly do in terms of linguistics?
I know you will probably agree with me on this one -- saying literally when they mean figuratively or metaphorically. Chris Trager does it on Parks & Rec, but because it's such hyperbole, it's really funny. Also "could of" instead of "could have" - this mistake was rampant in House of Leaves and it really distracted me because the author was obviously an otherwise well-read dude.
How many blankets do you use at night?
"My head literally exploded when she told me that."
"Is that so?"
Incidentally, James Joyce intentionally misuses the word "literally" in his short story "The Dead" (first line).
I have one sheet and one comforter, and I use this set up all year long.
What is the most amount of money you've ever won?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:38 am
by Vompatti
I've won about 150€ on horses two or three times.
What is the most amount of money you've lost?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:00 am
by Epignosis
$300 on cards.
What purchase have you made that you regret the most?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:25 am
by Mongoose
I am pretty frugal so I don't really make thoughtless purchases often. Usually, it's not getting my "Usual" at restaurants when I am lured by the special and I'm always sad about it. I love the status quo and pretty much the most resistant person to change ever. :/
Have you ever taken a MOOG, such as one on Coursera? I'm doing one on Archaeology right now on Coursera. I also took a film class on there and an Intermediate Programming class.
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:22 am
by Vompatti
I'm not sure what kind of classes those are. I have taken some online classes on literary theory but they're probably not quite the same.
Have you ever taken any art classes?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 8:12 am
by Epignosis
In the 7th grade I took an art class. It was enough to discover I have absolutely zero artistic talent.
Have you ever been the victim of a scam?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:25 pm
by Mongoose
No, not really. I'm very cautious by nature, so I don't often get myself into scrapes. Granted, they happen to even those most prudent of individuals. I do a lot of pro bono with scam victims and it is very sad.
Do you like soft-serve over hand packed ice cream?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:56 pm
by Vompatti
I suppose I do, but I'm assuming because it's softer there's less ice cream and more air in it so I'd be paying for less so I really don't know.
Do you like cotton candy?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:31 pm
by Mongoose
I don't. I don't like the flavor or the texture.
Do you like waffles? You should watch this short and hilarious video entitled "Do You Like Waffles?"
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:09 pm
by nutella
I do like waffles and I remember that video!!
do you like french toast?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:20 pm
by Epignosis
French toast is okay if it isn't too sweet.
Do you own an apron?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:23 pm
by Mongoose
I do not. Actually out of those three, I only like pancakes.
Linki - I have two aprons! One a hand me down and one from american apparel that was given to me becuae it is turquiose and matches my kitchen decor.
We have a crepe truck here in St Pete. What's your favorite crepe?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:31 pm
by nutella
Mmmm crepes. With Nutella of course. Nutella + strawberries is pretty good. Though I've had some good savory crepes as well. Depends what I'm in the mood for and whether I'm looking for breakfast or lunch or dessert
What's your favorite food truck?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:49 pm
by Mongoose
Taco Bus! Sooo good
What's yours?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:55 pm
by nutella
Hard to say. There are so many good ones in Portland. I usually go for something Middle Eastern or Asian. I love me a good lamb shawarma and a bubble tea.
What's your favorite ethnic cuisine?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:07 am
by Mongoose
nutella wrote:Hard to say. There are so many good ones in Portland. I usually go for something Middle Eastern or Asian. I love me a good lamb shawarma and a bubble tea.
What's your favorite ethnic cuisine?
Greek! When my friends let me choose the lunch spot, they are pretty assured we shall go Greek.
What's yours?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:21 am
by nutella
Thai... or Indian... or Syrian, or Greek, or sorry I am so bad at choosing things I just love food
What Greek food do you usually get?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:40 am
by Mongoose
I usually get a Greek salad, but I also often get Spanokopita. The ones around here also have Vegetarian Moussaka, so I will get that once in awhile, but the bechamel is a little rich for me. I also enjoy veggie pitas or falafel, but I get them less often than I get the salad. I love that it has potato salad in it.
What kinds of things do you like to get at the Syrian places? We have Ethiopian here, but that's as "exotic" as we have.
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:38 am
by nutella
There just happens to be an awesome little Syrian place near me. The lamb shawarma is TO DIE FOR. It is seriously the best thing ever, warm with tahini and just makes me want more and I start drooling every time I think about it >_> Also the meat pie appetizers are good (there are spinach and feta ones too for your veggie tastes), and the rosewater pudding for dessert is SO GOOD mmmm. I've also been to a couple Lebanese restaurants, pretty similar.
What's your favorite foreign dessert?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:47 am
by Mongoose
I like any kind of semifreddo. Tiramisu is always good, but my favorite is more a less a lemon version of it -- Limoncello. Yum! We have a Turkish place I like a lot, and it's probably my second fave cuisine. I also like fruit tarts that you can find in French and Italian places. I had a plum-peach crostata not too long ago and it was nice.
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:47 am
by Mongoose
What's your favorite tart? (Pop is not an acceptable answer )
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:00 pm
by S~V~S
Apricot; I would sell my soul for Apricots. Apricot Tart is like peach but more delicate, yum.
Have you ever lived in a home with fruit trees?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:02 pm
by Mongoose
I've lived in a home with a blueberry bush but never any fruit. I'm sad because my friends have mango, lemon, and avocado trees.
What's your favorite way to enjoy gin?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:19 pm
by Epignosis
Either with tonic or a bit of vermouth. I am fond of either classic cocktail.
Is my birthday cake not bitching?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:24 pm
by Mongoose
It is! It made me a little sad only because I did not get a cake for my 30th birthday, but maybe next year! I am very impressed with your wife's talents.
Are you a stomach sleeper, back sleeper or side sleeper?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:26 pm
by Epignosis
Mongoose wrote:It is! It made me a little sad only because I did not get a cake for my 30th birthday, but maybe next year! I am very impressed with your wife's talents.
Are you a stomach sleeper, back sleeper or side sleeper?
Yes.
Do you like Yes?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:44 pm
by Mongoose
I do! I don't love but I do like.
Do you think you are a control freak? (I ask this because I just fixed the pans on the hangy hooks -- why anyone would put them up there willy nilly and not in descending size order is beyond me).
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:53 pm
by Epignosis
I am not. I let things fall where they may and move them around if I must.
Will you come to my party?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:56 pm
by Mongoose
Yes! You live within a 2 hours radius right?
I've bought two people pinatas in the last 5 years and neither of them elected to use it as its intended purpose. They both have them hanging on the wall. If you receive a pinata Saturday, will you beat the **** out of it?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:57 pm
by Mongoose
I like how all of my questions require a set up.
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:00 pm
by Epignosis
My coworkers are coming to my party. I'll probably beat hell out of them. And throw up on their shoes. And I love the people I work with.
I so wish you could be here though. We really like you. You'd get a double dose in your shoes.
Would you believe one of my fellow English teachers is half Polish, half Dominican, and loves Mint Juleps like me made with Wild Turkey?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:15 pm
by Mongoose
Aww that is SO NICE! I am quite good at parties because I can talk to the wallflowers really well as well as people I don't know. If properly lubricated, I can show you my Charlie Brown dance. I am cringing just thinking about the Christmas party and the 'ballet" I did with my friend there. Gonna look for photos.
That is amazing! I do believe it but it is very interesting.
Why do you all have to live so far away?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:19 pm
by Epignosis
Stupid sexy Earth.
Did you know that my son is relieved that you're not actually a mongoose?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:28 pm
by Mongoose
OH! I am glad to relieve him then! If it makes him feel any better, I got the name on the soccer field my first year of college. I don't think I would enjoy eating insects. Although I do love watching a mongoose take down a cobra or a mamba.
Have you ever eaten a bug?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:42 pm
by A Person
Me and my brother apparently used to eat ants when we were little. Also yes if you count the ones that go up my nose and don't come back out.
What should I use these cool birthday chopsticks for first?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:44 pm
by Mongoose
Hmm, I always like a good noodle. Got an yaki-udon or yaki-soba coming your way soon?
Do you like Boba?
Re: Random Questions Game
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:47 pm
by Epignosis
Picking the dead ants out of your nose?
Addendum: No idea what Boba is. If it's that tea yalzz waz talkin about, then probably not.
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