Answerbag: PokkiTokki's answers

Answer to I just found hickey on my 14 yr old daughter. Any advice?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:56:11 -0700

I just found hickey on my 14 yr old daughter. Any advice?

I like the wording of the question. Did you find it during the daily routine body check before nightly lock up?

Answer to Someone here assumed I am black. I happen not to be. Not that I care either way, but what in one's typed words indicates ethnicity?

Fri, 23 May 2008 03:11:00 -0700

Someone here assumed I am black. I happen not to be. Not that I care either way, but what in one's typed words indicates ethnicity?

Everyone can see you're obviously black. Your perfect and eloquent English is an absolute tell-tale sign for that kind of ethnic background.

Answer to Has anyone considered the necessity to examine the US presidential candidates' bowel movements to determine if they are suitable to be the president?

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:42:14 -0700

Has anyone considered the necessity to examine the US presidential candidates' bowel movements to determine if they are suitable to be the president?

Do not poke fun at presidential excrement.

Answer to Is Answerbag user PokkiTokki being silenced due to his cultic activity and the staff's supposed intolerance of chocolate cake religions?

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:40:00 -0700

Is Answerbag user PokkiTokki being silenced due to his cultic activity and the staff's supposed intolerance of chocolate cake religions?

Actually I just have been on a two week pilgrimage to the holiest places of Chocolate Cake ... Non-believers might as well call it a holiday :)

Answer to What can't you understand?

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:41:32 -0700

What can't you understand?

People wanting to trade freedom for apparent safety.

Answer to Should video cameras be placed on every stretch of the freeway in gang cities like LA?

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:39:08 -0700

Should video cameras be placed on every stretch of the freeway in gang cities like LA?

1984.

Answer to Which hurts more - stones or words?

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:34:45 -0700

Which hurts more - stones or words?

Most of all hurt words written on the stone that hits you.

Answer to If I ran away would you chase me? Why/Why not?

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:29:15 -0700

If I ran away would you chase me? Why/Why not?

Why should I. The leash extends only a couple of feet.

Answer to Who is a bigger smart a&s...You or your key chain?

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:15:35 -0700

Who is a bigger smart a&s...You or your key chain?

Me. But my keychain is upgradable!

Answer to Have you taken The Simpsons Personality Test yet? would you care to post your results? http://www.matthewbarr.co.uk/simpsons/

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:13:54 -0700

Have you taken The Simpsons Personality Test yet? would you care to post your results? http://www.matthewbarr.co.uk/simpsons/

Edna Krabappel? EDNA KRABAPPEL??? What the f...!!!

Answer to I feel as though im out in the_ _ _ _ FILL IN THE BLANK

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:10:16 -0700

I feel as though im out in the_ _ _ _ FILL IN THE BLANK

void

Answer to Can you draw a star?

Sun, 04 May 2008 07:06:14 -0700

Can you draw a star?

I don't need to. They are magically drawn to me anyway.

Answer to Can you answer this question with the title of a song?

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:58:22 -0700

Can you answer this question with the title of a song?

"Yes"

Answer to If you were a sound, what sound would you be?

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:20:04 -0700

If you were a sound, what sound would you be?

Depending on time of day either "the sound of silence that makes you feel all creepy, like an over damped room" or "the screeching of fingernails on a blackboard".

Answer to I'm so sorry! Am I too late?

Sun, 04 May 2008 06:17:52 -0700

I'm so sorry! Am I too late?

You would have been as usual! But I gave you a time half an hour too early, so you're right on time.

Answer to Who would be on your hit list?

Sun, 04 May 2008 05:58:02 -0700

Who would be on your hit list?

Still trying to figure the intended meaning of *hit* list...

Answer to How do i stop answerbag putting every thread i post in into my watch list? It's flooding me with emails and i've looked through the 'options' etc. Please Help.

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:44:48 -0700

How do i stop answerbag putting every thread i post in into my watch list? It's flooding me with emails and i've looked through the 'options' etc. Please Help.

You have to also uncheck the checkbox "Email me when this question receives answers" when posting a question. The notification system on AB is a mess and doesn't seem to mind the personal settings much. But this only works for new questions.

Answer to How do I draw a flowchart for CSS hierarchy?

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:35:29 -0700

How do I draw a flowchart for CSS hierarchy?

People who are paid to post questions should not try themselves at topics that go over their heads. A CSS hierarchy describes a static relationship between objects. Flowcharts on the other hand are an inherently dynamic chart type.

Answer to Would you accept my engagement shellfish?

Sun, 04 May 2008 02:56:36 -0700

Would you accept my engagement shellfish?

Generally yes, but only if you show that you really mean it and pull that crab off your AB-wife's finger first.

Answer to I get really painful migraine and sinus headaches, what home remedies will alleviate the pain?

Sun, 04 May 2008 02:52:14 -0700

I get really painful migraine and sinus headaches, what home remedies will alleviate the pain?

Decapitation by a force of nature.

Answer to Are you perfect?

Sat, 03 May 2008 17:01:55 -0700

Are you perfect?

How dare you doubt me. ;)

Answer to I'm 13 i have a huge swearing problem any tips?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:48:35 -0700

I'm 13 i have a huge swearing problem any tips?

Ask a sailor to train you professionally.

Answer to How do u get a guy to go WOW when they see you.?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:42:17 -0700

How do u get a guy to go WOW when they see you.?

Go naked and carry a million dollars in a transparent suitcase.

Answer to If you only had three days to live, what would you be doing?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:32:38 -0700

If you only had three days to live, what would you be doing?

Most likely die after three days.

Answer to Who first developed garden gnomes?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:31:21 -0700

Who first developed garden gnomes?

They were a secret military genetics projects. Some escaped and the whole thing couldn't be covered up.

Answer to I'm a person who is super good looking, highly intelligent and really really funny. Why do people snub me every time I tell them this fact?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:16:53 -0700

I'm a person who is super good looking, highly intelligent and really really funny. Why do people snub me every time I tell them this fact?

Oh sweet irony, that I meet you here at last!

Answer to How do you get rid of the fat in your upper torso?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:16:11 -0700

How do you get rid of the fat in your upper torso?

Jump up and down until it settles in your behind.

Answer to Are you...

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:14:24 -0700

Are you...

Very much so!

Answer to What do you tip when the service is bad?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:11:08 -0700

What do you tip when the service is bad?

Tip off the manager.

Answer to What's your favorite comedy film of 2008 so far (available on DVD)?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:06:35 -0700

What's your favorite comedy film of 2008 so far (available on DVD)?

There wasn't really a good one yet I fear. The one closest to "comedy" was "Stranger than fiction". But actually it was too smart, and not funny enough to be comedy.

Answer to I really really hate computers. What is the fastest and most satisfying way to destroy mine?

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:01:43 -0700

I really really hate computers. What is the fastest and most satisfying way to destroy mine?

Just smash it against the wall. Or use it like a baseball bat.

Answer to I'm going on vacation on Monday. Where am I going?

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:57:32 -0700

I'm going on vacation on Monday. Where am I going?

Can I come along?

Answer to What are the similarities and differences between organised religion and big business?

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:56:35 -0700

What are the similarities and differences between organised religion and big business?

Religion seems to have better customer loyalty and a better margin.

Answer to What is your definition of a throw away pet?

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:53:52 -0700

What is your definition of a throw away pet?

Tamagotchi.

Answer to Should we trust scientists?

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:43:54 -0700

Should we trust scientists?

No. You should trust science as a whole to be a working system of checks and balances.

Answer to My religion knows only one sin: to refuse chocolate cake. Want to join?

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:09:28 -0700

My religion knows only one sin: to refuse chocolate cake. Want to join?

The daemon who does not like the chocolaty mistress is trying to overshadow this place by downrating us poor believers with -4s. But we will stand strong and enjoy our cake. Now more than ever.

Answer to Someone here hates those who love chocolate cake and is persecuting us, we who worship it. Who can it be?

Sat, 03 May 2008 15:06:41 -0700

Someone here hates those who love chocolate cake and is persecuting us, we who worship it. Who can it be?

We have always been pesecuted for our faith in the chocolaty mistress. We will take all the hardships happily, knowing that chocolate cake will bring us closer to paradise.

Answer to Why didn't the drummer from ZZ Topp grow a beard?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:40:58 -0700

Why didn't the drummer from ZZ Topp grow a beard?

Union safety rules demand short trimmed facial hair while operating heavy machinery and drum sticks.

Answer to Says who?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:38:18 -0700

Says who?

The laws of physics. Now get off that roof, bears cannot fly.

Answer to Are you hard to find?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:36:22 -0700

Are you hard to find?

Very. I'm constantly shifting between multiple dimensions, phases, and universes.

Answer to Do you enjoy the darkness or does it scare you?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:34:02 -0700

Do you enjoy the darkness or does it scare you?

There's good darkness and bad darkness. Closet, locked in, 100% dark: bad darkness Outside, with or without moon, but enough to see where you go: good darkness

Answer to Why do you take SO LONG to reply to my comments?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:32:11 -0700

Why do you take SO LONG to reply to my comments?

Because the effing light shows me I have one instantly but keeps the details about where exactly the comment is for another 5 minutes from me.

Answer to What will it take for as much of the population as possible, to be permanently naked, everywhere?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:31:14 -0700

What will it take for as much of the population as possible, to be permanently naked, everywhere?

More drugs?

Answer to Be honest. do you stalk people on myspace? and which people do you stalk?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:27:46 -0700

Be honest. do you stalk people on myspace? and which people do you stalk?

Sorry can't do. I'm never honest.

Answer to Does the target on your back get bigger and bigger the higher and higher you get on AB?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:22:16 -0700

Does the target on your back get bigger and bigger the higher and higher you get on AB?

Doesn't feel that way. But the skin gets thicker.

Answer to Are you ready to go?

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:21:05 -0700

Are you ready to go?

Almost. Got to pack first.

Answer to In your view if you break the law can you still be a good person

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:12:26 -0700

In your view if you break the law can you still be a good person

Absolutely.

Answer to Is It Possible To Be Guaranteed To Have A Boy .....?

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:03:15 -0700

Is It Possible To Be Guaranteed To Have A Boy .....?

With adoption it is.

Answer to Why do pet hamsters and such run on the little wheel in their cages? Do they knowingly do it for exercise, amusement or think "I'll make it all the way around today"?

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:00:26 -0700

Why do pet hamsters and such run on the little wheel in their cages? Do they knowingly do it for exercise, amusement or think "I'll make it all the way around today"?

It's a sad story actually. They have a genetic defect that makes them hear the song "Keep on Running" ALL the time. No hamster can stand that kind of brainwashing for long.

Answer to Fine!...but will you at least give me a chance to explain?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:54:12 -0700

Fine!...but will you at least give me a chance to explain?

Ok, shoot! ... on second thought that might be a bad choice of words with you

Answer to Is there going to be an xbox handheld

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:51:51 -0700

Is there going to be an xbox handheld

That would be a truly unlucky name for any handheld device, but then M$ would indeed sell bricks as portable.

Answer to What is your favorite yearly tradition why is it your favorite what time of year do you do it

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:50:12 -0700

What is your favorite yearly tradition why is it your favorite what time of year do you do it

Christmas, every February.

Answer to What's the deal with these composers and all their unfinished works? Can't they finish what they started?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:47:25 -0700

What's the deal with these composers and all their unfinished works? Can't they finish what they started?

They just knew what a cliffhanger is worth.

Answer to Do mantras really work?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:44:30 -0700

Do mantras really work?

Would they be free if they did?

Answer to What would you do if you woke up and michael jackson was staring at you?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:42:29 -0700

What would you do if you woke up and michael jackson was staring at you?

See if that nose is really detachable. That one picture would make me rich.

Answer to (my boyfriend is in jail and wants me to write a sweet letter. what should i say?)

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:34:58 -0700

(my boyfriend is in jail and wants me to write a sweet letter. what should i say?)

Sugar Chocolate Candy

Answer to Can you think of a funny pick up line for the mentally insane to use?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:23:14 -0700

Can you think of a funny pick up line for the mentally insane to use?

So, to your asylum or mine?

Answer to I LOVE TEDDY BEARS! Is this a problem?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:21:45 -0700

I LOVE TEDDY BEARS! Is this a problem?

Not if they are of age.

Answer to What would happen if you jumped off a three-story building?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:18:51 -0700

What would happen if you jumped off a three-story building?

For the time of two floors nothing much.

Answer to Could you outsmart a 10 yr old?

Sat, 03 May 2008 10:13:19 -0700

Could you outsmart a 10 yr old?

Depends on the 10 yr old. Never estimate someone because of their age. Experience can't make up for everything.

Answer to What Do Voices in Your Head Tell You Right Now?

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:55:50 -0700

What Do Voices in Your Head Tell You Right Now?

Not to answer, but I ignore them and do it anyway.

Answer to What type of internet do you have?

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:52:24 -0700

What type of internet do you have?

Blue with stripes. And I paid extra for airbags.

Answer to How do you classify those that ridicule you?

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:43:46 -0700

How do you classify those that ridicule you?

I classify them as primary target and wait for close air support.

Answer to Where ... are my keys?

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:42:12 -0700

Where ... are my keys?

Not ... here.

Answer to Why is it that people think religion (any religion) is the answer?

Sat, 03 May 2008 09:38:23 -0700

Why is it that people think religion (any religion) is the answer?

Because they never learned to think for themselves.

Answer to Our very own and subtly witty Grimbling just made Sage. Would anyone like to join me in congratulating them?

Sat, 03 May 2008 05:34:24 -0700

Our very own and subtly witty Grimbling just made Sage. Would anyone like to join me in congratulating them?

Congratulations Grimbling! A job well done! If one doesn't pay attention, one could almost miss your always helpful contributions. But to the trained eye those gems just stick out of the mass.

Answer to How can a 14 year old be cool

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:27:14 -0700

How can a 14 year old be cool

Sit in the fridge for an hour.

Answer to Why won't you release me?

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:26:23 -0700

Why won't you release me?

No worries, I will. I'm told I make no prisoners if you get my drift.

Answer to Where do you have your inventive thoughts?

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:19:14 -0700

Where do you have your inventive thoughts?

Always far away from here for safekeeping.

Answer to Is there a genetic gene for obesity? (Sothing tells me there is)

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:15:00 -0700

Is there a genetic gene for obesity? (Sothing tells me there is)

There are factors that make you believe it is genetic, but it's actually more about culture and lifestyle. Like all members of a family eat pretty much the same things and keep doing it even after moving out. And people in one country have a different eating culture than those in another. ...

Answer to Burp......What do you taste?

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:04:06 -0700

Burp......What do you taste?

The stench of bad manners.

Answer to I AM 54 YRS. OLD HARD WORKING, HONEST, HOW DO I MEET SOMEONE THE SAME, HARD WORKING AND HONEST?

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:50:33 -0700

I AM 54 YRS. OLD HARD WORKING, HONEST, HOW DO I MEET SOMEONE THE SAME, HARD WORKING AND HONEST?

In the assembly line next to you.

Answer to Have you seen my sense of humour? It escaped on Thursday. Reward offered.

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:25:53 -0700

Have you seen my sense of humour? It escaped on Thursday. Reward offered.

I've seen it rush by earlier today. It caused quite an uproar, too!

Answer to Seriously?

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:13:47 -0700

Seriously?

Naw, just pulling your leg.

Answer to Would you rather have 6 of these or half a dozen of the others?

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:39:11 -0700

Would you rather have 6 of these or half a dozen of the others?

Just give me the whole lot.

Answer to How is “salt” related to “salary”?

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:36:44 -0700

How is “salt” related to “salary”?

"salary" comes before "salt" in the dictionary.

Answer to If you dream of killing your step father,and wake with a smile, does that make you a bad person?

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:33:37 -0700

If you dream of killing your step father,and wake with a smile, does that make you a bad person?

No, just very cliché.

Answer to If you were a long time friend of mine and I told you I had OCD, would you remain my friend?

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:16:02 -0700

If you were a long time friend of mine and I told you I had OCD, would you remain my friend?

How would it matter. If I haven't even noticed it before, why would it affect the relationship.

Answer to My 12 year old son will not eat anything without hotsauce on it. Is this some kind of macho thing?

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:56:33 -0700

My 12 year old son will not eat anything without hotsauce on it. Is this some kind of macho thing?

No, it's a kind of 12 year old thing.

Answer to What was your first love?

Fri, 02 May 2008 13:55:23 -0700

What was your first love?

Oxygen.

Answer to How do you say "Give us a break from this type of question!" in several different languages?

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:14:03 -0700

How do you say "Give us a break from this type of question!" in several different languages?

A downrate is multilingual, however not effective enough.

Answer to If someone actually intended to commit suicide why would they tell people about it?

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:12:01 -0700

If someone actually intended to commit suicide why would they tell people about it?

Because they do not really intend to die. Those who intend to succeed make sure no-one knows in time.

Answer to If you were a building what would you do?

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:10:46 -0700

If you were a building what would you do?

Smash down smaller buildings O:)

Answer to How do you deal with a backstabber?

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:09:35 -0700

How do you deal with a backstabber?

You don't expose your back to them. Not ever.

Answer to How do you turn your ears off?

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:33:11 -0700

How do you turn your ears off?

No idea. I can't. I hear everything. Very annoying most of the time.

Answer to Is it mean to ask someone.. "If I promise to miss you,,,Will you go away?'....If their annoying you?

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:32:15 -0700

Is it mean to ask someone.. "If I promise to miss you,,,Will you go away?'....If their annoying you?

It probably IS mean, but also VERY stylish :) I like it.

Answer to What three qualities do you wish your S/O had?

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:08:24 -0700

What three qualities do you wish your S/O had?

Existence would do.

Answer to Do you stop answering certain users' questions when they never award you full points for your answers?

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:06:37 -0700

Do you stop answering certain users' questions when they never award you full points for your answers?

No, I stop answering certain users' questions for entirely different reasons.

Answer to A parent sends you a thank you gift for you going out of your way to assist in a difficult sittuation. Do you send a thank you note for a thank you gift.

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:56:02 -0700

A parent sends you a thank you gift for you going out of your way to assist in a difficult sittuation. Do you send a thank you note for a thank you gift.

A thank you note to a parent? If you're living in a Jane Austen novel perhaps.

Answer to Spanish peoples have a saying: "Any times past were better? Do you agree?

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:46:37 -0700

Spanish peoples have a saying: "Any times past were better? Do you agree?

No, nor do they probably. But that's what our memory makes us believe.

Answer to If you were stranded on a desert island, and you had giant bologna sandwiches for feet, would you eat your own feet to survive?

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:42:26 -0700

If you were stranded on a desert island, and you had giant bologna sandwiches for feet, would you eat your own feet to survive?

No I'd eat my spaghetti hair first.

Answer to Do you have any questions to ask about my country, Laos?

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:38:02 -0700

Do you have any questions to ask about my country, Laos?

No.

Answer to Why do I wake up with a swollen face every morning?

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:36:55 -0700

Why do I wake up with a swollen face every morning?

Stop sleeping in the bee hive.

Answer to Is marketing to children unethical?

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:23:57 -0700

Is marketing to children unethical?

No, they gotta learn the rules of the game early or be consumed by it as adults.

Answer to There are about 30 pages of unanswered "What is the meaning of this surname" questions by the same guy. Why does AB never take out the trash?

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:15:17 -0700

There are about 30 pages of unanswered "What is the meaning of this surname" questions by the same guy. Why does AB never take out the trash?

No they don't. You know the formula yourself: amount of pages is proportional to search hits and consequently traffic.

Answer to Was Winnie Cooper hot, or not?

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:21:51 -0700

Was Winnie Cooper hot, or not?

To him and half the seniors apparently.

Answer to Do you use any fairness creams?

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:20:49 -0700

Do you use any fairness creams?

"Crème Cynisme" is my favourite.

Answer to How to reverse the repayment transactions posted in a non-accrual account in Phoenix Core Banking System.

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:18:27 -0700

How to reverse the repayment transactions posted in a non-accrual account in Phoenix Core Banking System.

That's not easy. You have to hack yourself into their network and cancel it. ...Alternatively you could simply call them and ask them to help you.

Answer to Whodunnit?

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:08:51 -0700

Whodunnit?

The butler, silly!

Answer to What pictures can you make with using just dots?

Fri, 02 May 2008 02:46:57 -0700

What pictures can you make with using just dots?

Anything at all. Ever used a magnifying glass on a newspaper picture or an inkjet or laser printout? Look up halftoning or dithering.