Answerbag: Jacques's questions http://www.answerbag.com/profile/1074951 New Answerbag questions from Jacques Mon, 28 May 2012 19:07:04 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 19:07:04 -0700 Does an SMS offering to lend me 5k, followed by a lunch invite and an SMS offering to lend 3k mean there's no such thing as a free lunch? http://www.answerbag.com/polls/sms-offering-lend-5k-lunch-invite-sms-offering-lend-3k-free-lunch_2295585 Does an SMS offering to lend me 5k, followed by a lunch invite and an SMS offering to lend 3k mean there's no such thing as a free lunch? Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:46:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/polls/sms-offering-lend-5k-lunch-invite-sms-offering-lend-3k-free-lunch_2295585 I recently ordered a huge meal from an Indian restaurant and was surprised to chew upon a segment of meat soaked in human vomit. What to do? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2293015 I recently ordered a huge meal from an Indian restaurant and was surprised to chew upon a segment of meat soaked in human vomit. What to do? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:13:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2293015 On a 500 mile charity bike ride, how much money could I raise and how much weight could I lose (I'm 265lbs and 6'4")? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1943086 On a 500 mile charity bike ride, how much money could I raise and how much weight could I lose (I'm 265lbs and 6'4")? Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:30:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1943086 Why do some black guys from the hip hop scene pretend to walk with a limp? And why do some white guy wannabees imitate this pretend limp? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1887510 Why do some black guys from the hip hop scene pretend to walk with a limp? And why do some white guy wannabees imitate this pretend limp? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:24:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1887510 Is this possibly the best Christmas tune of all time? http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/Hey+Santa+Claus+You+Cunt/11438887 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1864118 Is this possibly the best Christmas tune of all time? http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/Hey+Santa+Claus+You+Cunt/11438887 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:29:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1864118 When do we get the old AB back? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1863174 When do we get the old AB back? Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:50:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1863174 Are you the radio renegade? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1840324 Are you the radio renegade? Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:21:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1840324 Is a libertarian just a greedy hippy? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1831848 Is a libertarian just a greedy hippy? Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:34:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1831848 Is it a scientific fact that emissions from industry, transport, and general pollution and destruction of ecosystems have zero effect on climate? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1825617 Is it a scientific fact that emissions from industry, transport, and general pollution and destruction of ecosystems have zero effect on climate? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:46:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1825617 Name a politician that understands other peoples' interests (not including their partners in corruption). http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1825609 Name a politician that understands other peoples' interests (not including their partners in corruption). Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:34:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1825609 Was George W. Bush actually a cunning master strategist with no equal? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1825157 Was George W. Bush actually a cunning master strategist with no equal? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:18:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1825157 If the Constitution were to be completely rewritten today, what group of people should be appointed for the task? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1824880 If the Constitution were to be completely rewritten today, what group of people should be appointed for the task? Why? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:27:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1824880 When you discovered Santa didn't exist, did you make it your mission to spoil the fun for everyone that didn't know? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1824856 When you discovered Santa didn't exist, did you make it your mission to spoil the fun for everyone that didn't know? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:11:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1824856 If you had to move to another country, which one would you choose and why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1824056 If you had to move to another country, which one would you choose and why? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:25:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1824056 Which present day movie star do you think would make a good future president? What qualities do they have for the job? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1823950 Which present day movie star do you think would make a good future president? What qualities do they have for the job? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1823950 If a Londoner speaking in Cockney rhyming slang says something is "Abraham Lincoln", what does he mean? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1823568 If a Londoner speaking in Cockney rhyming slang says something is "Abraham Lincoln", what does he mean? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1823568 Was George W. Bush just a misunderstood genius? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1822132 Was George W. Bush just a misunderstood genius? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1822132 Could Bush junior help turn round the Cuban economy as a consultant to Castro junior? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1822060 Could Bush junior help turn round the Cuban economy as a consultant to Castro junior? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1822060 Illegal immigrants: Would you prefer a European Union passport or a US green card? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1821960 Illegal immigrants: Would you prefer a European Union passport or a US green card? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1821960 Why would anyone want to do an emo scream? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1812493 Why would anyone want to do an emo scream? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1812493 If the US annexed Mexico how many Americans would move South of the Border? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1812274 If the US annexed Mexico how many Americans would move South of the Border? Why? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:57:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1812274 Voters: Is political opinion mostly based on informed decision or ignorant passion? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1812134 Voters: Is political opinion mostly based on informed decision or ignorant passion? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:42:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1812134 Is there an inappropriate cannabis gene that makes certain smokers laugh when something is not funny? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1811161 Is there an inappropriate cannabis gene that makes certain smokers laugh when something is not funny? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:12:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1811161 Did anyone who ever asked if they might be pregnant here on AB actually give birth? Why or why not? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1809429 Did anyone who ever asked if they might be pregnant here on AB actually give birth? Why or why not? Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:57:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1809429 Was J.F.K a modern day Jesus? Why? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1807973 Was J.F.K a modern day Jesus? Why? Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:10:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1807973 Is an American who overstays his visa and lives in Ireland undetected by authorities considered an illegal alien who should be deported? What if his passport is also not valid? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1804292 Is an American who overstays his visa and lives in Ireland undetected by authorities considered an illegal alien who should be deported? What if his passport is also not valid? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:46:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1804292 Are some of the questions on AB tongue in cheek or am I just naive? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1803199 Are some of the questions on AB tongue in cheek or am I just naive? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:05:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1803199 Which supposedly dangerous country have you travelled to without incident? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1801387 Which supposedly dangerous country have you travelled to without incident? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:13:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1801387 Do you think all the Afghan opium should be harvested under UN supervision then distributed for use as medicinal morphine? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1800559 Do you think all the Afghan opium should be harvested under UN supervision then distributed for use as medicinal morphine? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:32:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1800559 I am delighted to inform all my friends here on AB that I have another new troll. Would you like to welcome him and join us at a "hiding under the bridge party"? DR's welcome. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1798727 I am delighted to inform all my friends here on AB that I have another new troll. Would you like to welcome him and join us at a "hiding under the bridge party"? DR's welcome. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:06:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1798727 How would you define religion? What needs does it fulfil? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797981 How would you define religion? What needs does it fulfil? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:13:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797981 Was Jesus Christ just a power hungry leader who thrived on public speaking? Was his being crucified a direct result of these behavioral flaws? Don't talk archaic scripture, try modern day reasoning. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797865 Was Jesus Christ just a power hungry leader who thrived on public speaking? Was his being crucified a direct result of these behavioral flaws? Don't talk archaic scripture, try modern day reasoning. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797865 Why is it that Britain is more capitalist now, under the socialists, than it ever was under the capitalists? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797851 Why is it that Britain is more capitalist now, under the socialists, than it ever was under the capitalists? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:36:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797851 You have just received an brief email through Facebook from an excitable person you barely remember from years ago. What does it say? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797613 You have just received an brief email through Facebook from an excitable person you barely remember from years ago. What does it say? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:01:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1797613 Has anyone ever managed to sit through all of Alien, Dune and Mad Max without either falling asleep or switching off out of sheer boredom? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1790313 Has anyone ever managed to sit through all of Alien, Dune and Mad Max without either falling asleep or switching off out of sheer boredom? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:44:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1790313 In a world of contradictions, where the poor make the money for the rich, priests and teachers abuse children on camping trips, and the media lies outright, surely it makes sense for vegetarians to work in slaughterhouses? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1786611 In a world of contradictions, where the poor make the money for the rich, priests and teachers abuse children on camping trips, and the media lies outright, surely it makes sense for vegetarians to work in slaughterhouses? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:42:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1786611 Allegedly creationists believe that the Universe was created in an instant. How on Earth is that possible if Rome itself wasn't built in a day? And Rome was finished BEFORE the theory of evolution? Is this a result of witchcraft or deception? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1782102 Allegedly creationists believe that the Universe was created in an instant. How on Earth is that possible if Rome itself wasn't built in a day? And Rome was finished BEFORE the theory of evolution? Is this a result of witchcraft or deception? Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:46:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1782102 Hoorah for me, as a result of flagging 50 odd spam posts, I finally made Brain! Such a huge effort now requires me to sleep for a week. Who would like to join me at a party in dreamland to celebrate? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1781343 Hoorah for me, as a result of flagging 50 odd spam posts, I finally made Brain! Such a huge effort now requires me to sleep for a week. Who would like to join me at a party in dreamland to celebrate? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:23:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1781343 If there's no such thing as a free lunch, how come 5,000 middle easterners got one off Jesus? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777794 If there's no such thing as a free lunch, how come 5,000 middle easterners got one off Jesus? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:07:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777794 Did you ever drink milk straight out the carton and it had turned rancid? What did you do, spit it out or swallow it? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777314 Did you ever drink milk straight out the carton and it had turned rancid? What did you do, spit it out or swallow it? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:55:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1777314 Do you know of any political party currently in power anywhere in the world that actually implements policies in line with its core party principles, instead of stealing other parties ideas and passing them off as their own? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1755252 Do you know of any political party currently in power anywhere in the world that actually implements policies in line with its core party principles, instead of stealing other parties ideas and passing them off as their own? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:17:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1755252 Does anyone else suspect that tabloid newspapers don't provide an altogether honest tale of events when reporting politics and current affairs? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1754642 Does anyone else suspect that tabloid newspapers don't provide an altogether honest tale of events when reporting politics and current affairs? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:06:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1754642 I live along the road from a girl who appears to have a boyfriend. One day I saw her near the chemists. Is there a chance that she might be pregnant? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1754538 I live along the road from a girl who appears to have a boyfriend. One day I saw her near the chemists. Is there a chance that she might be pregnant? Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:04:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1754538 Would anybody else like to ask another annoying duplicate question about whether or not Obama deserved his Nobel Peace Prize, or can we move on to something different? Suggestions welcome. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1753085 Would anybody else like to ask another annoying duplicate question about whether or not Obama deserved his Nobel Peace Prize, or can we move on to something different? Suggestions welcome. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:02:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1753085 Do you refuse to answer some questions on the basis that the user's avatar is sinister? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1751260 Do you refuse to answer some questions on the basis that the user's avatar is sinister? Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:58:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1751260 Have any scientific Christian experiments been simulated to see whether Virgin birth, walking on water, resurrection, or miracles are possible? Or does one simply need to read the Bible over and over to convince oneself of such astonishing certitudes? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1750520 Have any scientific Christian experiments been simulated to see whether Virgin birth, walking on water, resurrection, or miracles are possible? Or does one simply need to read the Bible over and over to convince oneself of such astonishing certitudes? Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:30:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1750520 How much would you expect to be paid to throw the reality TV "celebrity" of your choice into a rancid muddy swamp for national TV? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1749454 How much would you expect to be paid to throw the reality TV "celebrity" of your choice into a rancid muddy swamp for national TV? Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:12:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1749454 When I was at the supermarket checkout the other day, the rude checkout boy (aged 16-18) commented sneeringly at my choice of expensive imported beer. How would you have reacted had this happened to you? Would you have reported him to his boss? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1747182 When I was at the supermarket checkout the other day, the rude checkout boy (aged 16-18) commented sneeringly at my choice of expensive imported beer. How would you have reacted had this happened to you? Would you have reported him to his boss? Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:09:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1747182 Now that Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize, what is he likely to be awarded next for his good intentions? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1743667 Now that Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize, what is he likely to be awarded next for his good intentions? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:30:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1743667 What is the best sport for getting fit while enjoying it at the same time? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1743381 What is the best sport for getting fit while enjoying it at the same time? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:06:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1743381 If you found out that your 5 year old had been slapped by her teacher, what would be your reaction? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1743322 If you found out that your 5 year old had been slapped by her teacher, what would be your reaction? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:29:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1743322 Why have the teachings of Jesus been ignored in many so called Christian countries? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1737332 Why have the teachings of Jesus been ignored in many so called Christian countries? Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:08:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1737332 Have you noticed that a lot of answers that begin with, "i will probably get downrated for saying this, but ..." are very highly rated. Is this "pretending that trolls will arrive attitude" a form of deceptive point farming? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1725600 Have you noticed that a lot of answers that begin with, "i will probably get downrated for saying this, but ..." are very highly rated. Is this "pretending that trolls will arrive attitude" a form of deceptive point farming? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:53:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1725600 You've got a week to live and you've been granted diplomatic immunity. What's on your "to do list"? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1725180 You've got a week to live and you've been granted diplomatic immunity. What's on your "to do list"? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:24:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1725180 In what country can you buy a deep-fried Mars bar? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1723962 In what country can you buy a deep-fried Mars bar? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:26:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1723962 Do you consider yourself a geek? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1723870 Do you consider yourself a geek? Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:25:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1723870 Do you feel that some questions on AB are too personal? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1720328 Do you feel that some questions on AB are too personal? Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:27:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1720328 Why is it that individual teabags from the same pack vary so much in flavour? Isn't there some kind of quality control? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1716413 Why is it that individual teabags from the same pack vary so much in flavour? Isn't there some kind of quality control? Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:14:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1716413 If your employer posted you to a country with security issues would you refuse? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1714766 If your employer posted you to a country with security issues would you refuse? Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:18:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1714766 Do you find yourself spending more and more time on AB, or less and less? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1709823 Do you find yourself spending more and more time on AB, or less and less? Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:45:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1709823 Which coastal town or city in Portugal is the best place to settle and buy a home? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1704552 Which coastal town or city in Portugal is the best place to settle and buy a home? Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1704552 I once gave a soccer shirt to my girlfriend for her birthday and she cried so much I had to return it. What is the worst gift someone could offer you for your birthday? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1703052 I once gave a soccer shirt to my girlfriend for her birthday and she cried so much I had to return it. What is the worst gift someone could offer you for your birthday? Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:43:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1703052 What is the rudest thing you ever said to a waiter? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1702923 What is the rudest thing you ever said to a waiter? Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:22:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1702923 Do you talk to yourself and if so, what do you talk about? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1702434 Do you talk to yourself and if so, what do you talk about? Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:21:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1702434 Is it possible to Kiteboard alone, or is assistance necessary even for experts? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1702277 Is it possible to Kiteboard alone, or is assistance necessary even for experts? Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:40:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1702277 How would you get revenge if your friends shaved your eyebrows off while you were sleeping? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1701096 How would you get revenge if your friends shaved your eyebrows off while you were sleeping? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:16:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1701096 How much power does Google hold over internet surfers? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1700912 How much power does Google hold over internet surfers? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:11:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1700912 Can you tell me what is with all these middle aged British gentlemen wearing their flared suit trousers Mister Bean style? Have you ever considered wearing trousers that are blatantly too short for you? If so, are you aware that it is absurd? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1700122 Can you tell me what is with all these middle aged British gentlemen wearing their flared suit trousers Mister Bean style? Have you ever considered wearing trousers that are blatantly too short for you? If so, are you aware that it is absurd? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:39:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1700122 Can you tell me if a mullet is considered a cool haircut where you live? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1699047 Can you tell me if a mullet is considered a cool haircut where you live? Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:25:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1699047 What's the best way to avoid being accosted by a beggar in the street? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1698641 What's the best way to avoid being accosted by a beggar in the street? Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:42:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1698641 Is the psychiatric classification of schizophrenia really just a cover up for religious and mystical experience? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1697578 Is the psychiatric classification of schizophrenia really just a cover up for religious and mystical experience? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:04:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1697578 Why is English such a popular language? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1697442 Why is English such a popular language? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:00:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1697442 Do you believe in the Indigo Children? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1696588 Do you believe in the Indigo Children? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:30:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1696588 What does blart mean? my friend told me it meant a tidy bit of poontang, but I've since heard allsorts. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691163 What does blart mean? my friend told me it meant a tidy bit of poontang, but I've since heard allsorts. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:13:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691163 What is the meaning of gusset? http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691135 What is the meaning of gusset? Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:01:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1691135