feelgood

Yeah but it'll take the opposite of world peace to achieve it. It worked for both of world wars but it wasn't enough thou

How do you think world peace oughta be achieved?

maleficent

Annihilate everyone, except for the list of people who I genuinely like and maybe puppy or two...

(it'd be a very short list, but world peace would achieved)

and since Charlatan's question got ignored...

Have you ever shopped in a five and dime... (I have, Woolworth's but nothing was ever five or ten cents..)

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maleficent

Crap I forgot a question....

You're asked to be a tourguide of your fine city... The person that you are showing around, has never been to your city before, in fact, has never been to earth before, but they do speak and understand your language... What are some things you'd show them about your city, and about earth... (no five word answers here please...be creative)

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Poppinjay

My city.... hmm. I barely know it myself, so I'd show them Old Town Alexandria and point out the history of how it played a vital role in the forming of our government. From there, you can see the Washington Monument and capital, so I wouldn't need to actually go into DC.

Earth, I'd take them to Shackleford Banks in North Carolina to show that we do have the ability to preserve an eco-system instead of building 20 story resort hotels. Then I'd take them to Myrtle Beach to show them the opposite of the spectrum - how greed and sex sell so well and make a naturally beautiful area the nation's white trash ashtray.

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Carno

I'll start the questions again:

How do you react when someone breaks up with you? (i.e. flash of anger then sadness, etc..)

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noodle

I get very sad and cry for a long time. The really deep, full body sobs to be honest. Then rip-roaring-I'm-going-to-rip-your-balls-off angry. Then I squelch that and go back to being sad. Then I journal or talk it out. Then I take a deep breath and keep putting one foot in front of the other. and eat sushi and drink beer with my girlfriends.

along the same lines...
How did the last breakup you had go? Was it a blow up, freeze out, or mutual walk-away?

edit for my dang spelling AGAIN!

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maleficent

The fella in question rated a mention in the 50 boyfriends worse than yours thread-- let's just say my heart got ripped out of my chest, broken into a bazillion tiny pieces and tossed in the ocean... The breakup itself was quiet... But I should have suffocated him, it would have been good therapy...

How do you deal with heartbreak?

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Carno

I usually just hide it away from people. I don't like to show those emotions, so I usually act normal around everyone; like I didn't care too much. I usually try to be alone as much as possible, and do physical activity. Lets me get rid of stress and get my mind off things. I used to get really angry, but I have learned that that is stupid so now I try not to let that happen. I don't like to talk to people about it though, I like to keep it to myself. I have to cut off all contact with the thing that caused the heartbreak too.


How do you deal with heartbreak?

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maleficent

Lesson learned: Don't give you heart out -and it can't be broken... Ah - the easiest way to deal wiht heartbreak is time... and something to keep your mind off of it so you don't obsess over it... New hobbies are good...

Chapstick or Blistex for those chapped lips?

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Grasshopper Green

Chapstick all the way. Blistex seems to melt into the lips...I like to feel the waxy goodness when I rub them together.

Are you allergic to anything?

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Bill O'Rights

Ragweed, shrimp, lobster, crab...that's about it, I think.

When is the last time that you dressed up to go anywhere...formal? Weddings don't count.

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"Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus

It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

Poppinjay

My wife's office holiday party at the Ritz Carlton, black tie event, but I wore a silver tie.

MY office party was at some bar and grill named Clyde's. Obviously my wife makes more bank than I do.

What was your favorite radio station as a kid?

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fresnelly

I didn't really listen to the radio until around the age of 12 when a friend introduced me to Led Zeppelin. After that, I listened exclusively to Q107, a classic rock station. Over my teen years and 20's I listened to that and other rock stations. A couple of years ago though, I reached my breaking point with classic rock. I just don't need to hear Supertramp or Heart ever again. Now, besides standup comedy stations on the internet, I listen to CBC public radio and classical with occasional forays into alt-rock.

Do you know anyone who as ever appeared on American Idol?

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feelgood

Nope, I'm Canadian so its kinda nearly impossible for me to know any american that appeared on American Idol

Are you related to anybody famous? (Actor, Actress, Sports Star, etc)

maleficent

My cousin, in the 1970s was one of the biggest drug dealer in new jersey...(thankfully I was living in Connecticut at the time)


If you could be famous for anything, what would you like to be famous for...

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JustJess

I'd like to be famous for fixing people. Any humanitarian act would do, but mostly I'd like to be the one they say "wow, she fixed 100 people just last week!!".

What sport would you like to be good at?

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uncle phil

golf...


do birds in the trees whisper "louise?"

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"We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches...
We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles."
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never wrestle with a pig.
you both get dirty;
the pig likes it.

fresnelly

No. It's "Lazlo", but you didn't hear that from me.

Do you know anyone who has appeared on ANY of the Idol series. Ie: American Idol, Canadian Idol, Turkish Idol, etc...

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777

Umm, there was this one gal who... No, not her.
Oh! I know! ... nope, none.

Video Games. What's your favorite one(s)?

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Roger Zelazny

onodrim

Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, I'm still not tired of that one. Well, technically it's a PC game, that counts right?

If could plan one whole day and do anything you wanted, no limits on location/transportation, money, etc, what would you do?

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-Carl Sagan

maleficent

take a nice warm blanket, leave my cell phone and computer at home, and go to barnegat light on the jersey shore... and just watch the waves...


What did you have for dinner tonite?

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Charlatan

We ordered Chinese from the Silk Road Cafe... I had Kung Po Chicken, Momo and Rice.

I also had a taste of my wife's Buddah bowl

Do you drive to get where you are going or do you have other forms of conveyance?

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Giant Hamburger

When I have to but I prefer to walk.
Once I walked 40 miles to New Braunfels from Austin.
It only took 16 hours.
I like to hoof it.

Bring me your finest sandwich described in exquisite detail!

Grasshopper Green

There is a place here in town that serves (or used to) a roast turkey, avocado, bacon, cranberry sauce, mustard, tomato, and lettuce on a bagel. I think if whole wheat, or possibly dark rye, were to be substituted that would be the world's most perfect sandwich. Excluding you of course, GH.

Do you have any superstitions?

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777

Yes and no. I don't carry a rabbit's foot or knock on wood. But I do have some control over my own luck.

Coffee or Tea?

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Roger Zelazny

feelgood

Coffee, I hate tea. I only drank it twice, the first time, my grandmother took a pot of tea and put it in the fridge, few hours later, she put a whole wack of sugar in it and I tried it and it just absolutely taste horrible but I didn't tell her. The second time, was actually 2 weeks ago when I was hanging out with my classmates and it taste not good, not bad.

What is the largest aircraft you have been on?

Bill O'Rights

The NEACP (National Emergency Airborn Command Post), affectionatly refered to as the kneecap. It's a modified Boeing 747.

What is the one irreplacable item, that you've lost in you lifetime, do you regret the most. Virginity does not count. I'm talking tangible items, here.

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"Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus

It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

Carno

Hmm, that's kinda hard to say, since I don't really put much value in possessions. They are just things. That being said, I was really pissed, and still am kinda bitter, about breaking my favorite surfboard. Split the damn thing in half. That thing rode like butter. Sure it was a little old and starting to yellow, but I preferred to think of it as "broken in."

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fresnelly

We made a video of our newborn son on his first day home from the hospital (4 days old). He was just lying on the bed, completely calm, looking beautiful and fragile. Watching the video was almost a hypnotic experience. Somehow, the file has slipped away. We kept it on our camera for almost a year, but must have never saved it onto the computer. Losing it is a real shame

Have you ever hand crafted something that you're particularly proud of?

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777

Back when I flirted with a possible career in electronics in the late 90s, I built a digital clock out of every part and wire and microchip in my tool box for a class project. I had a partner, but he wasn't much help. I spent a whole week on that thing, and even stayed after class each day to work on it. What I found odd was that the extra hour after class wasn't very productive. Anyway, we (meaning me) finished on time, and got an A. The coolest part of that project was that the counter starts at 00 when it's reset. I had trouble getting to skip 00:00 and go straight to 01:00 (for 1pm or 1am). So I rewired it to 24 time, which made 00:00 become midnight, and got extra credit for it!. It was the only 24 clock in the class.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

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Roger Zelazny

Charlatan

I wanted to be an architect (just like Mike Brady).


What is the worst smell you've ever smelled?

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Poppinjay

An old guy in Lowe's with his teen daughter let out a juicy, noisy fart. I would guess from his appearance and smell that he eats microwaved food exclusively and downs it with a quart of whiskey.

What are you going to do tonight?

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777

The same thing we do every night PoppinJay. Try to take over the world! (Meaning: nothing)

The big game is tomorrow. Who are you putting your money on?

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Roger Zelazny

Grasshopper Green

I have never watched the "super dud" as Mal so eloquently put it..and I doubt I'll start tomorrow. I don't even know who is playing. I'll be busy doing other things, most likely recuperating from a party tonight

What is your favorite childhood memory?

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shesus

My favorite childhood memory is when I got my first dog. I was so excited and she was so cute. My mom was not happy about getting a dog. So my dad snuck me out to get one while she was at work. My mom came in the door and looked at the puppy and groaned. The puppy peed on the floor and wagged its tail. I'm lucky I got to keep her.

What was your favorite subject in school?

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I heard you sold it

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feelgood

Social Studies, it was the only thing that was interesting for me, studying history you know?

What year was the most you've spent on any plane?

maleficent

2000-
i had 4 trips to australia (36 hours round trip x 4 = 144 hours)
5 trips to the UK (12 hours round trip x 5 = 60 hours)
20 trips to Chicago (6 hours round trip x 20 = 120 hours)
10 trips to DC (2 hours round trip x 10 = 20)

344 hours divided by 24 hours in a day = a little over 14 days...

so basically i spent 2 solid weeks on a plane... and that doesn't include the hours upon hours upon hours of waiting inthe airport...

2003, according to my expense records had 42 round trip flights to chicago

What's the longest plane trip you've been on

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SecretMethod70

Nine hours, to Austria

What is your cooking 'specialty?'

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"Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

Carno

I am awesome at cooking pork chops.. Pork chops with a light coating of italian bread crumbs and some pasta on the side.. Yum!


What is your favorite band to listen to?

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noodle

Right now, bjork, cause I'm worn out. Most recently, I've discovered the band, Self. Love it.

favorite salad dressing?

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