Answer to What was the last song that give you goosebumps?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:21:35 -0800

What was the last song that give you goosebumps?

Mendelssohn Symphony No.3, The Scottish. The best part, in my opinion, starts about 6 seconds into this clip.

Answer to If asked to join in the search: would you go help find your neighbours Cat?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:56:29 -0800

If asked to join in the search: would you go help find your neighbours Cat?

Sure, because we have coyotes, hawks and eagles around here.

Answer to When was the last time you helped block traffic, if ever? Why did you do that?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:55:08 -0800

When was the last time you helped block traffic, if ever? Why did you do that?

I was driving to work one morning after a storm had gone through, and I notice a wire hanging low over the road. I called to have a serviceman come by and fix it. (It was the wire from a pole to a house and a tree limb had pulled the wire part way off the house.) I watched traffic because this...

Answer to What was the weirdest fortune cookie fortune you ever got at a restaurant?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:50:53 -0800

What was the weirdest fortune cookie fortune you ever got at a restaurant?

Eat your trousers. (in Chinese this is Yuck Fu)

Answer to How old is the oldest television in your house?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:39:20 -0800

How old is the oldest television in your house?

I think probably about 17 to 18 years old.

Answer to What is the point in making a huge deal out of first birthdays? Do you even remember or care about your first birthday?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:02:09 -0800

What is the point in making a huge deal out of first birthdays? Do you even remember or care about your first birthday?

It's about the family celebrating the baby's first year.

Answer to How did you escape from the laboratory?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:44:04 -0800

How did you escape from the laboratory?

They kicked me out because of this

Answer to Have you started preparing for me?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:49:11 -0800

Have you started preparing for me?

No. There is no way to prepare for you. You are impossible to prepare for. Just like you can't prepare for this:

Answer to Why are board games so unrealistic?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:39:05 -0800

Why are board games so unrealistic?

I've seen quite a few board games. Most seem to attempt to be a diversion or entertainment. A few seriously attempt to recreate a historic event or real life situation. These few can be very realistic. The problem is that to be realistic usually involves making the game so detailed and...

Answer to Why don't people here say where they are from when they ask about legalities? Something may be illegal here but not in Brazil.

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:24:18 -0800

Why don't people here say where they are from when they ask about legalities? Something may be illegal here but not in Brazil.

Unfortunately, people generally forget that there are cultural differences between different areas of the world. These cultural differences sometimes get codified in a law that then attempts to support a particular aspect of that culture. I'd like to believe that certain basic universal...

Answer to How often do you misplace your handgun?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:10:56 -0800

How often do you misplace your handgun?

I don't have a handgun to misplace.

Answer to What comes to mind when you walk alone at night?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:08:13 -0800

What comes to mind when you walk alone at night?

It depends upon the night. If it's a cold night, when you can see your breath, I think of a night about 30 years ago when I was outside with my son, and we had fun just showing him the cold air would let us see our breath in the light. The first time he ever saw that.

Answer to Do you know where Walmart is?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:59:48 -0800

Do you know where Walmart is?

The nearest one is within walking distance. Three other ones are within a 30 minute drive.

Answer to How does walking in slush make you feel?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:50:15 -0800

How does walking in slush make you feel?

Cautious. I know that it can be slippery, especially if the slush is on top of ice.

Answer to Do you believe some people aren't meant to be parents?

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:46:54 -0800

Do you believe some people aren't meant to be parents?

Yes. If they have children and aren't prepared for the responsibilities, or they are pressured to have children when they don't want to, they are better off not having children. I believe that the children that are born to these people have a higher rate of crime and disrespect towards other...

Answer to I was born ______________ .

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:39:30 -0800

I was born ______________ .

to my mom and dad.

Answer to What if you found out all the other users on this site were really just one person?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:41:35 -0800

What if you found out all the other users on this site were really just one person?

What are doing copying my persona #637A?

Answer to What is the last wild animal you have seen?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:51:44 -0800

What is the last wild animal you have seen?

squirrels, geese, ducks, sparrows, other birds, deer, to identify what we've seen.

Answer to What would not be part of a relaxing Sunday?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:28:57 -0800

What would not be part of a relaxing Sunday?

Large crowds

Answer to Have you ever tried to train someone how to be tough?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:41:31 -0800

Have you ever tried to train someone how to be tough?

I don't think one person can accomplish this. I think that it is more a variety of experiences.

Answer to Ghandi said; "There is more to life than increasing its speed." Thoughts?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:35:14 -0800

Ghandi said; "There is more to life than increasing its speed." Thoughts?

As I get older, time seems to be going much faster. And I'd much rather spend some time with my grandson.

Answer to Are you a pack rat or a neat freak?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:31:33 -0800

Are you a pack rat or a neat freak?

A little bit. I keep things I believe I may be able to re-use, or use in the future. For example, I have about 6 bottles of screws, nuts and washers that I got in a misc. 5 pound assortment about 43 years ago. Over the years, this collection has saved me from going to a store when I was...

Answer to Do you believe that the holocaust really happened? (you're going to need a REALLY good reason if you wanna say no.)(if yes, you dont need to explain :-P)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:56:32 -0800

Do you believe that the holocaust really happened? (you're going to need a REALLY good reason if you wanna say no.)(if yes, you dont need to explain :-P)

I knew a WWII Vet who was one of the first American soldiers into a concentration camp. Super nice, pleasant guy to talk with, but his demeanor change when he told me about this experience of his entering a concentration camp, I hate to think what he saw. He also told me of giving chocolate...

Answer to what are some of the most enjoyable things in the world?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:41:02 -0800

what are some of the most enjoyable things in the world?

My 2 1/2 year old grandson yelling grampa when he sees me.

Answer to Do you like to watch movie trailers?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:18:31 -0800

Do you like to watch movie trailers?

Sometimes. They can give you a quick feeling for what a movie is about, so you can get a quick idea if you should be interested in a movie, or not.

Answer to What music or song do you listen to when you re feeling down?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:45:15 -0800

What music or song do you listen to when you re feeling down?

Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe has always worked for me:

Answer to Who's your favourite TV lawyer?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:47:31 -0800

Who's your favourite TV lawyer?

Perry Mason

Answer to Musical instruments suggest personalities. Re, instruments in "Peter & the Wolf." What musical instrument expresses your personality?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:59:11 -0800

Musical instruments suggest personalities. Re, instruments in "Peter & the Wolf." What musical instrument expresses your personality?

It is sometime said that a symphony orchestra is a musical instrument. I would pick a symphony orchestra.

Answer to How is making people show their picture ID in order to vote, discriminatory?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:56:57 -0800

How is making people show their picture ID in order to vote, discriminatory?

With the general ability of people to get photo IDs in addition to Driver's Licenses I tend to think that showing a photo ID should not be a huge problem for most people. As intimated in a comment to another answer, there might also be other acceptable photo IDs, which would not be so readily...

Answer to im getting a divorce should my boyfrined move in with me and my 2 girls my girls wnat him to and so does my future ex and his mom

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:49:13 -0800

im getting a divorce should my boyfrined move in with me and my 2 girls my girls wnat him to and so does my future ex and his mom

I'd have some question about the motivation of your soon to be ex, and his mother. I'd discount their approval of you new boyfriend moving in. I'd suggest being very careful letting someone move in with you and your children.

Answer to What is a sure sign of a really bad restaurant?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:45:38 -0800

What is a sure sign of a really bad restaurant?

When the mice and roaches run, instead of walk, to the door.

Answer to Name something you own that's plaid?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:26:22 -0800

Name something you own that's plaid?

several shirts and boxer shorts

Answer to What do you have two of?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:23:46 -0800

What do you have two of?

Left feet.

Answer to How many volcano's do you own?

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:21:46 -0800

How many volcano's do you own?

One less after one blew up.

Answer to If you had the money, would you buy ten very expensive watches? If not, why not?

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:45:04 -0800

If you had the money, would you buy ten very expensive watches? If not, why not?

No. I don't wear the watch I have anymore. I replaced with a cell phone. Much better alarm capability. The only thing I miss is the interactive timing and the speed calculation the watch has.

Answer to How do you like the new We The Kings song?

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:00:48 -0800

How do you like the new We The Kings song?

This isn't my genre, but the song isn't bad. It's pretty musical. The video is pretty humorous.

Answer to Are you flexible?? =)

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:53:52 -0800

Are you flexible?? =)

Not as much as I used to be. I used to be able to put my plams on the floro, to borrow Cruiser's speling.

Answer to Why are text books at the college level so expensive to buy and worth nearly nothing when students sell them back?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:43:33 -0800

Why are text books at the college level so expensive to buy and worth nearly nothing when students sell them back?

I believe that it is a scam. The publishers "update" a bit here and a bit there and call it a new edition. They also may change the problems. the end result is the students almost have to buy the new edition, because the older used books don't have problems and text in use in the new edition....

Answer to Why is it that dogs need to be walked?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:53:51 -0800

Why is it that dogs need to be walked?

Dogs are more social animals than cats. Cats tend to be more of a loner. When dogs walk they naturally prefer to walk in a pack, so this is why they like to walk.

Answer to Who has the biggest balls of them all?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:07:25 -0800

Who has the biggest balls of them all?

Sponge Bob

Answer to What was/is unique about your high school/college, etc. Anything that would make it stand out?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:03:42 -0800

What was/is unique about your high school/college, etc. Anything that would make it stand out?

Unique things about my college: - Al Capone once had an underground still on campus. - The largest copper nugget in the world is on campus and gets painted regularly. - There is (or used to be) a nuclear reactor on campus. - Benny Goodman graduated from my college. - An inflatable life raft...

Answer to What do you think Santa got for Christmas this year?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:49:01 -0800

What do you think Santa got for Christmas this year?

A pad of paper to start next year's list.

Answer to Don't stand in my way ... I'm on my way to _______________!!!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:46:26 -0800

Don't stand in my way ... I'm on my way to _______________!!!

to the bathroom

Answer to What specific product have you been buying for as long as you can remember?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:43:57 -0800

What specific product have you been buying for as long as you can remember?

Fresh fruit for lunch is the only thing I can think of right now that I have been buying for as long as I can remember.

Answer to Do u wanna do dis or dat?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:33:52 -0800

Do u wanna do dis or dat?

Once inna wile

Answer to _______________ is NOT real!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:30:22 -0800

_______________ is NOT real!

An honest politician

Answer to I have a __________ and I'm not afraid to use it!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:17:32 -0800

I have a __________ and I'm not afraid to use it!

slide rule This isn't my slide rule,...

Answer to It's impolite to ___________ during an opera.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:56:20 -0800

It's impolite to ___________ during an opera.

Play ring around the posy on my Sousaphone.

Answer to Should I be Weylon or Weyloony?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:52:50 -0800

Should I be Weylon or Weyloony?

Whatever works for you, works for us. But being a little looney once in a while is good for the soul.

Answer to Can/could your father cook? Did he?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:47:04 -0800

Can/could your father cook? Did he?

My dad wasn't a great cook, but on camp outs, we were never hungry.

Answer to My Mom not buy me an iPhone. What should I do?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:03:22 -0800

My Mom not buy me an iPhone. What should I do?

Get over it. We don't get whatever we want on someone else's nickel. Earn the money needed to get one yourself. Learning proper grammar will help you do this, so stay in school.

Answer to If you owned a company or small business, would hire people on disability, or a homeless person?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:56:26 -0800

If you owned a company or small business, would hire people on disability, or a homeless person?

If the disability or homelessness didn't interfere with the person's ability to do the job, then I wouldn't exclude that person from the pool of applicants on that basis. Depending upon the job, there can be a large number of factors entering into selecting the proper candidate. For example,...

Answer to What is your favorite weather storm?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:42:53 -0800

What is your favorite weather storm?

Gentle rain. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, lateral winds, can mean I'm going to have to go to work.

Answer to Do dragons fart fire?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:38:24 -0800

Do dragons fart fire?

Only red dragons.

Answer to Who is going to bake your turkey?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:36:49 -0800

Who is going to bake your turkey?

I can't remember the last time I baked a turkey. Maybe it's because I never have baked a turkey. My wife and I have this deal. I restrict my kitchen activities only to pbj or whatever is going to suffice for my lunch at work, and whatever sets off the smoke alarm for my breakfast, and she...

Answer to Did you empty my chamber pot?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:29:57 -0800

Did you empty my chamber pot?

No, you haven't returned my hazmat suit that you borrowed last week. Please remember that you promised to take it to the cleaners this time.

Answer to Describe Answerbag in one word

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:26:02 -0800

Describe Answerbag in one word

Revealing

Answer to What is this tune? ♪♪♪♪ ♪♪♪♪ ♪♪♪♪ ♩ ♩

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:19:36 -0800

What is this tune? ♪♪♪♪ ♪♪♪♪ ♪♪♪♪ ♩ ♩

I agree with Prunesquallor

Answer to What is the most inappropriate response to "Does this outfit make me look fat?"

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:10:17 -0800

What is the most inappropriate response to "Does this outfit make me look fat?"

I'm not sure. Would you stop blocking the light so I can see?

Answer to What is the worst way to pull out a child's tooth?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:09:10 -0800

What is the worst way to pull out a child's tooth?

Shoot them out with a 105MM howitzer. My dad used to pull our baby teeth out with pliers when they were getting close to coming out.

Answer to Which are you likely to do when a door has no sign: Push or Pull?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:06:00 -0800

Which are you likely to do when a door has no sign: Push or Pull?

I'd look to see if there is any other indication about which way the door opens. This could be hinges, door handles or push bar, maybe some other indicator, such as a one way, entrance, or exit sign. Regardless it doesn't take a lot of time to just push or pull. You'll either open the door,...

Answer to how old are u ?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:58:56 -0800

how old are u ?

The terms of this site require you to be 13 or older. Also, if a person is either 15, 20, or 30, they'll have to pick one of two choices. As a result, this survey is going to yield erroneous results.

Answer to What's a really bad way to impress your boss?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:47:35 -0800

What's a really bad way to impress your boss?

Leave an employment application for the competition on your desk or at your workstation.

Answer to How did you earn your first dollar (or other currency)?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:46:05 -0800

How did you earn your first dollar (or other currency)?

When my brothers and I were kids, our parents gave us cabbages, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and corn from the garden to sell to neighbors.

Answer to Would you prefer to eat soft taco shells or hard taco shells?

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:42:24 -0800

Would you prefer to eat soft taco shells or hard taco shells?

It depends upon which I'm in the mood for. I prefer soft shell tacos about 2/3 of the time, but there are time when I like the crunch of hard shell tacos.

Answer to Is Blagojevich a good example of political ethics?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:51:54 -0800

Is Blagojevich a good example of political ethics?

An unethical example maybe.

Answer to Are street lights an infringement on our right to night time darkness?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:26:38 -0800

Are street lights an infringement on our right to night time darkness?

I don't know that there is a specific right to darkness. But if there is a street light or a neighbor's light that is causing a problem I'm sure that a reasonable person could work out a solution. By the way, street lights can be equipped with "shades", for lack of a better term. These a small...

Answer to If you're driving your car and a well-known rapist or paedophile starts to cross the road, would you run him over?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:16:25 -0800

If you're driving your car and a well-known rapist or paedophile starts to cross the road, would you run him over?

Then the dastardly villain would only add messing up my car to their crime list. If this were an outstanding criminal that the police had posted a watch for, I'd contact the police and tell them of the criminal's location. If the person was a released felon who had served their time, then I'd...

Answer to Any Idea what is the best collage is in the world?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:59:19 -0800

Any Idea what is the best collage is in the world?

I'd suggest searching Google Images for collage and look for one you like.

Answer to Do you close your bedroom door when you go to sleep?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:20:11 -0800

Do you close your bedroom door when you go to sleep?

I close the door before I go to sleep. A little less fog horn noise escapes that way.

Answer to Our deepest motivation reveals itself to us all the time. Just look around. What do you see the most of just five feet away to the left?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:13:35 -0800

Our deepest motivation reveals itself to us all the time. Just look around. What do you see the most of just five feet away to the left?

I paced it off to be sure. Five feet to my left, I see nothing. This thickness of air is invisible to the human eye.

Answer to Will you nominate me as the Loony Party Candidate?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:10:57 -0800

Will you nominate me as the Loony Party Candidate?

I'd have to be looney to do that. Oh, wait, I guess I am. Will anyone second the nomination?

Answer to This quietness is making me Loony! Doesn't anyone have anything to say?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:06:58 -0800

This quietness is making me Loony! Doesn't anyone have anything to say?

Please remember, you asked for it

Answer to Where does the Queen Bee Pee?

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:57:46 -0800

Where does the Queen Bee Pee?

Any where the queen bee wishes.

Answer to Why do women answer questions designated for men and vise versa, why do men answer questions designated for woman?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:35:07 -0800

Why do women answer questions designated for men and vise versa, why do men answer questions designated for woman?

If someone feels they have an answer that they just have to post to a question, they post it. The question asker can regard or disregard the answers received.

Answer to Will you grow up?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:31:13 -0800

Will you grow up?

It's a work in progress.

Answer to What do you think of people that make their kids "perform" at parties?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:26:37 -0800

What do you think of people that make their kids "perform" at parties?

I'd think that this would be a way to demotivate their kids and generally humiliate their kids. This would not be proper parenting.

Answer to What might be a really bad idea to decorate your Christmas tree with??? (humor encouraged ...)

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:22:52 -0800

What might be a really bad idea to decorate your Christmas tree with??? (humor encouraged ...)

Flat tires and outboard motor boats.

Answer to What do you call a person who doesn't care about religion but respects other's beliefs and doesn't try to argue about god's existance?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:09:09 -0800

What do you call a person who doesn't care about religion but respects other's beliefs and doesn't try to argue about god's existance?

Understanding, respectful...

Answer to Why are some people whose first language is not English better at English than some whose first language IS English?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:04:03 -0800

Why are some people whose first language is not English better at English than some whose first language IS English?

Using J and B's answer as inspiration, I'd speculate that most foreign people who speak English, are exposed mainly to the correct forms of English via teachers and international news programs and other programs in English. An example would be the BBC which, I believe, has programming...

Answer to Does colored streaked hair look good (Eg: red, purple, pink, blue)

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:38:09 -0800

Does colored streaked hair look good (Eg: red, purple, pink, blue)

Personally, I think colored streaked hair generally doesn't look good. IMHO, only 5% to 10% of the people I've seen look good with it.

Answer to Is it normal for a tenn year old girl to live off of eggs and tomato soup and grilled cheese and almost nothing else?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:49:38 -0800

Is it normal for a tenn year old girl to live off of eggs and tomato soup and grilled cheese and almost nothing else?

As long as this is a temporary fad, the foods mentioned aren't all that bad. However, for a 10 year old, a long term balanced diet is essential. Please remember that people are omnivores. As omnivores, it is essential that as broad a range of food as is practical should be consumed. While...

Answer to How impossible is it for a living lifeform to arise from a chemical 'scrapheap'; for an intelligent lifeform from mindlessness?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:12:32 -0800

How impossible is it for a living lifeform to arise from a chemical 'scrapheap'; for an intelligent lifeform from mindlessness?

In addition to the other answers already provided, your fifth assertion neglects the fact that "primitive" people have minds and are observant of what goes on around them. Simple observation can develop much knowledge.

Answer to Can you tell me a convincing lie and a less convincing one?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:01:48 -0800

Can you tell me a convincing lie and a less convincing one?

I have no reason to tell you a lie. I am your father.

Answer to Do you always drink water?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:58:08 -0800

Do you always drink water?

Yes. Clean water is one of the better things to drink, is necessary for you and good health, and is contained in many other things you drink and eat.

Answer to Should the AB website be updated to require all questions end in question marks?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:49:09 -0800

Should the AB website be updated to require all questions end in question marks?

No. It is an unnecessary data check for valid questions, as the question mark would most likely naturally flow from the person typing for any real question.

Answer to Do you sometimes drink beer?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:45:35 -0800

Do you sometimes drink beer?

I haven't had any beer for about 32 years. I discovered I'm allergic to it.

Answer to Is answering your own question and awarding it "Asker's Pick" comparable to voting for yourself in an election? Should everyone do it?

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:20:13 -0800

Is answering your own question and awarding it "Asker's Pick" comparable to voting for yourself in an election? Should everyone do it?

Unless you were referring to the old Chicago electoral process under Richard J. Daley, when the motto was vote early and vote often, I don't see much of a comparison to answering your own question and rewarding yourself in this manner. I would only think that if the answers provided could be...

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Answer to Can you do a handstand?

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Answer to Trident made"Genius" today!can we all congratulate him ?Yeah !

Answer to Were someone of you in NY at 9/11?

Answer to What's your beverage of choice on most occasions?

Answer to Im about to make myself a Coffee. Would you like some? How would you like your coffee/tea?

Answer to Is it that time of the day again?

Answer to Do dead pigs make you cry?

Answer to What do you think of this trend of askers answering their own question to bring it back on the first page? Seeing a lot of it lately.

Answer to Are you a John Wayne fan?

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Answer to You probably shouldn't __________________ in the house.