Answerbag: Mawgan's answers

Answer to Why do atheists often focus on criticizing christianity instead of other religions?

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:59:21 -0700

Why do atheists often focus on criticizing christianity instead of other religions?

Because Islam is beyond criticism?

Answer to How many people did you personally know in your life that committed suicide?

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:37:43 -0700

How many people did you personally know in your life that committed suicide?

I know of at least 3. One a schoolgirl who couldn't take exam pressure. The other two work colleagues. There may have been a fourth - I heard of another previous work colleague who I hadn't seen for years dying of an "overdose" soon after he left - but it wasn't clear...

Answer to Can you name a movie that was filmed where you live?

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:58:19 -0800

Can you name a movie that was filmed where you live?

Carry On Doctor - my local town hall doubled up as the hospital exterior.

Answer to What is the dumbest thing you said at a job interview?

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:37:21 -0800

What is the dumbest thing you said at a job interview?

Question: Do you have a Criminal Record? Answer: Not yet! Still got the job though.

Answer to Do you know anyone who has a birthday on October 31st?

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:13:19 -0800

Do you know anyone who has a birthday on October 31st?

A schoolfriend called Paul was born on 31st October 1972.

Answer to Do you like the band Bay City Rollers? If so, what is your favorite song?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:15:28 -0800

Do you like the band Bay City Rollers? If so, what is your favorite song?

I prefer more established Glam Rock to them, but they are quite catchy and I can see why they were immensely popular in their day. Favourite songs include 'Shang-a-Lang', 'Summerlove Sensation', 'Love Me Like I Love You' and the awesome 'Saturday Night'...

Answer to Have you ever completely forgotten a really good question that you thought of when you were away from your computer?"

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:28:51 -0700

Have you ever completely forgotten a really good question that you thought of when you were away from your computer?"

On many an occasion!

Answer to What is the longest song on you itunes?

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:45:09 -0700

What is the longest song on you itunes?

'Miserere' by Gregorio Allegri - 12 minutes 17 seconds

Answer to Brits, the ultimate question. Do you like Bill Oddie?

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:28:45 -0700

Brits, the ultimate question. Do you like Bill Oddie?

I used to think he was the third funniest one of the Goodies. But he's a great songwriter. They might ultimately be novelty songs, but they're just as well written as any rock of the time.

Answer to Whats your favourite Thorpe Park Ride? Ever?

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:21:53 -0700

Whats your favourite Thorpe Park Ride? Ever?

You can't beat Stealth! There's never been anything like it in this country before! But before it was there, my favourite ride was the Tidal Wave.

Answer to Which group did you prefer. Duran Duran or Spandau Ballet?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:11:46 -0700

Which group did you prefer. Duran Duran or Spandau Ballet?

Duran Duran. I know they were around at the same time and dressed rather similar, but they're two very different bands. SB were synth pop cum crooners whereas DD were synth pop cum hard rock.

Answer to Which is greater, the number of people who are currently alive, or all the people who have born and died up to now?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:08:24 -0700

Which is greater, the number of people who are currently alive, or all the people who have born and died up to now?

Wasn't there an expression "Behind each man stands thirty ghosts" - there are thirty times more dead people in the history of the world than the current population?

Answer to Which of you does NOT have a tattoo?

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:49:52 -0700

Which of you does NOT have a tattoo?

I have none, and no intention to get one either.

Answer to What is the correct spelling of vaccume ?(I keep finding conflicting answers)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:04:04 -0700

What is the correct spelling of vaccume ?(I keep finding conflicting answers)

Vacuum

Answer to What are you top 5 favorite Westerns? (Mine are: Unforgiven, Outlaw Josey Wales, Silverado, McLintock, and True Grit to name a few)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:03:27 -0700

What are you top 5 favorite Westerns? (Mine are: Unforgiven, Outlaw Josey Wales, Silverado, McLintock, and True Grit to name a few)

A Fistful of Dollars For a Few Dollars More The Good the Bad and the Ugly Westworld Back to the Future III

Answer to Were you an eyewitness to an historial event? If so, what was the event?

Sat, 31 May 2008 12:47:27 -0700

Were you an eyewitness to an historial event? If so, what was the event?

I saw David Blaine in the perspex box by Tower Bridge.

Answer to When is the last time you lost interest in Answerbag?

Sun, 25 May 2008 13:27:16 -0700

When is the last time you lost interest in Answerbag?

A few months ago when they didn't update the scores for several weeks. I'm sure I was doing quite well at the time as well!

Answer to What is your favorite cult film?

Sun, 25 May 2008 01:44:04 -0700

What is your favorite cult film?

Pink Flamingos - Adult and immature at the same time!

Answer to What's your favorite cartoon theme song?

Sat, 24 May 2008 23:40:51 -0700

What's your favorite cartoon theme song?

Roobarb!

Answer to What do you make of The Eurovision Song Contest? Keep it or scrap it? And does your country ever win?

Sat, 24 May 2008 13:42:32 -0700

What do you make of The Eurovision Song Contest? Keep it or scrap it? And does your country ever win?

The UK last won in '97 with 'Love Shine a Light' by Katrina and the Waves. But although the kitsch might be fun and the cheesy songs might be catchy, let's be honest - the competition is totally unfair! It's so blatant these days that countries will tend to award most...

Answer to Are you related to a famous person?

Sat, 17 May 2008 15:51:52 -0700

Are you related to a famous person?

Chris Cross, the bass player from Ultravox. He's my aunt's cousin.

Answer to What actor was originally cast in the role of Indiana Jones?

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:48:17 -0700

What actor was originally cast in the role of Indiana Jones?

Didn't they ask Tom Selleck?

Answer to I'm trying to get into Led Zeplin. Any song suggestions not named Stairway to heaven?

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:31:52 -0700

I'm trying to get into Led Zeplin. Any song suggestions not named Stairway to heaven?

When the Levee Breaks Black Dog My favourite two, though there's many more out there.

Answer to Can we name all 245 countries in the world? Add one in each answer. Check for duplicates.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:05:05 -0700

Can we name all 245 countries in the world? Add one in each answer. Check for duplicates.

French Guiana

Answer to How many friends do you have in myspace?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:03:16 -0700

How many friends do you have in myspace?

39 at the moment. But this includes three pop stars from the 60s and 70s, and someone claiming to be Brigitte Bardot!

Answer to What's your favourite cover version of a Bob Dylan song?

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:32:24 -0800

What's your favourite cover version of a Bob Dylan song?

"With God On Our Side" - Manfred Mann

Answer to Can you name an obsolete vehicle?

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:23:27 -0800

Can you name an obsolete vehicle?

The Citroen Dyane. Like a modern art version of the 2CV! Also the Citroen DS, GS, CX and Visa. What is it with Citroen and their obsolete models??

Answer to Do you live in the UK and if so which county?

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:08:56 -0800

Do you live in the UK and if so which county?

Berkshire. Or Royal Berkshire for the tourists!

Answer to What is your favorite roller coaster?

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:28:43 -0800

What is your favorite roller coaster?

Stealth at Thorpe Park. It looks terrifying from the ground, but once you're on it, it's a fantastic ride. I would love to go on the even bigger versions (Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka) in America. I've also got a soft spot for Nemesis at Chessington World of Adventures. It...

Answer to Is there anyone that got some jokes? Tell me some

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:12:53 -0800

Is there anyone that got some jokes? Tell me some

Did you hear about the man who froze to death at a drive-in cinema? He thought he was watching a film called 'Closed For the Winter'.

Answer to I am so sad. heard any good jokes lately?

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:45:45 -0800

I am so sad. heard any good jokes lately?

A girl came up to me and said "Hey, sexy!" I smiled and said "Yes?" She replied "Can you tell me where the optician is please?"

Answer to A british law not yet repealed: It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament ........... strange or what?

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:24:33 -0800

A british law not yet repealed: It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament ........... strange or what?

Very strange - how do you prosecute someone who breaks it?

Answer to What were your extreme destinations? (The two places you were with the greatest distance between them). Mine were San Francisco, USA and Luxor, Egypt.

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:29:58 -0800

What were your extreme destinations? (The two places you were with the greatest distance between them). Mine were San Francisco, USA and Luxor, Egypt.

Famagusta in Cyprus and Morro Jable in Fuerteventura. There's about the entire length of the Mediterranean Sea and then some betweeen them.

Answer to Do you prefer cross country or downhill skiing?

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:51:00 -0800

Do you prefer cross country or downhill skiing?

Downhill is much more watchable, but cross country is extremely impressive. Apparently, it's one of the most calorie burning activities ever!

Answer to Do you have a favorite Meatloaf (Musician) song?

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:02:59 -0700

Do you have a favorite Meatloaf (Musician) song?

Same as you. 'Paradise By The Dashboard Light'.

Answer to Who is your favorite artist?

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:23:49 -0700

Who is your favorite artist?

Salavador Dali Rene Magritte

Answer to Do you have a favourite astronaut?

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:16:10 -0700

Do you have a favourite astronaut?

Mine as well!

Answer to Is Disney World better than Disneyland?

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:59:52 -0700

Is Disney World better than Disneyland?

I've never been to either - but apparently Disneyland has an attraction where visitors can actually meet with a woman dressed up as Ariel the Little Mermaid. That reason alone would make me want to go there!

Answer to Who are your favorite foreign directors people? Mine are Fellini, Bergman, and Kurosawa.

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:40:41 -0700

Who are your favorite foreign directors people? Mine are Fellini, Bergman, and Kurosawa.

Jan Svankmajer - that man has some vivid imagination!

Answer to Whats the funniest joke about light bulbs

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:43:12 -0700

Whats the funniest joke about light bulbs

How does Jennifer Lopez change a lightbulb? She holds it up and expects the world to revolve round her!

Answer to What is your single favorite character from TV (Any time frame)?

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:34:43 -0700

What is your single favorite character from TV (Any time frame)?

Doctor Who in the show of the same name!

Answer to What causes the sound made when cracking a whip?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:27:17 -0700

What causes the sound made when cracking a whip?

The end of the whip breaking the sound barrier.

Answer to What is the Maori name for New Zealand and what does it mean?

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:16:18 -0700

What is the Maori name for New Zealand and what does it mean?

Apparently they don't have anything for New Zealand as a whole. But North Island is Te Ika-a-Maui which means 'The Fish of Maui', and South Island is Te Wai Pounamu (The Waters of Jade).

Answer to If you could change any law, what would it be?

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:45:56 -0700

If you could change any law, what would it be?

Here in the UK (not sure about other countries), the law states we do have certain responsibilities towards burglars. If you tackle and injure someone breaking into your home and threatening you, YOU could be charged. I would definitely change that.

Answer to What actress do you think has maintained her "sexiness" even past sixty?

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:50:33 -0700

What actress do you think has maintained her "sexiness" even past sixty?

Joan Collins Sophia Loren Susannah York

Answer to Other than Elkie Brookes can you name any other artists thart have recorded Knights in white Satin?

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:39:00 -0700

Other than Elkie Brookes can you name any other artists thart have recorded Knights in white Satin?

It was originally done by the Moody Blues.

Answer to What is your favorite non-Disney animated film?

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:55:19 -0700

What is your favorite non-Disney animated film?

Yellow Submarine

Answer to What do you think biggest beauty mistake women make?

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:15:53 -0700

What do you think biggest beauty mistake women make?

Tattoos!

Answer to What is the best movie SEQUEL ever made?

Mon, 28 May 2007 10:16:44 -0700

What is the best movie SEQUEL ever made?

Toy Story 2 Terminator 2 Die Hard 2 Not saying the originals are bad - it's just that I prefer these sequels.

Answer to Even if you are sick, do you feel guilty calling in sick to work?

Tue, 15 May 2007 12:59:32 -0700

Even if you are sick, do you feel guilty calling in sick to work?

Very much so. As well as letting your colleagues down, they basically MAKE you feel guilty at my place of employment. I think it's standard managerila training there!

Answer to What’s the worst Beatles song? I vote for any of Paul’s later turgid productions, inane tripe like Let It Be, Hey Jude, or The Long And Winding Road, all of which make me grind my teeth.

Tue, 15 May 2007 10:13:17 -0700

What’s the worst Beatles song? I vote for any of Paul’s later turgid productions, inane tripe like Let It Be, Hey Jude, or The Long And Winding Road, all of which make me grind my teeth.

Something Hey Jude

Answer to If there was a 27th letter in the English alphabet, what would it sound like (I'll rate good if you can answer)?

Mon, 14 May 2007 13:15:42 -0700

If there was a 27th letter in the English alphabet, what would it sound like (I'll rate good if you can answer)?

Ark-queue Can't say what the symbol would look like though!

Answer to What is the most repeated dream you have had?

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 12:38:25 -0700

What is the most repeated dream you have had?

I've had quite a few dreams about rollercoaster or fairground disasters. Usually I'm on the ground myself, but I see people topple out of seats or trains fly off tracks and crash near to me. On one occasion I saw a Ferris Wheel come off its axle and roll across a field still with dozens...

Answer to Can you think of any known names that seem to make better sense backwards? (i.e. "John Elton")

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:16:34 -0700

Can you think of any known names that seem to make better sense backwards? (i.e. "John Elton")

Ford Harrison?

Answer to Anyone remember Mott The Hoople? What is your favorite song by them?

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 10:25:01 -0700

Anyone remember Mott The Hoople? What is your favorite song by them?

The Golden Age of Rock and Roll. I'm too young to remember them, but they were clearly great. Prog Rock and Glam Rock mixed together.

Answer to What is your favorite Beach Boys song?

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:15:16 -0700

What is your favorite Beach Boys song?

Do it Again

Answer to What is your favourite song by The Clash?

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:41:18 -0700

What is your favourite song by The Clash?

Clash City Rockers

Answer to What is your favourite car?

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:16:21 -0800

What is your favourite car?

The Lamborghini Countach. It's a bit dated now, but it was THE supercar of my childhood. The Lamborghini Miura looked pretty classy as well.

Answer to Does anyone like "The Turtles"?

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 09:37:04 -0800

Does anyone like "The Turtles"?

Fantastic band. Check out YouTube and you'll find me performing along to 'Elenore' and 'She'd Rather Be With Me'!

Answer to What are some good classical songs?

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 09:24:52 -0800

What are some good classical songs?

1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky. An epic tune!

Answer to Is anyone here a member of MENSA?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:22:21 -0800

Is anyone here a member of MENSA?

I became a member last July, but it hasn't changed my life or anything. They keep sending me magazines and newsletters but I'm not really interested.

Answer to Did man really go to the moon?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:22:55 -0800

Did man really go to the moon?

Conspiracy theorists say it was fantastically difficult to put a man on the moon. Fair enough, but surely it would be even more fantastically difficult to ensure the silence of the hundreds of thousands of people involved over the past four decades.

Answer to How much time do you think it will take you to fall from a 100 storey building.?

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:18:59 -0800

How much time do you think it will take you to fall from a 100 storey building.?

About 9 seconds. The WTC was 110 storeys high at 417 metres from roof to ground. Using calculations of motion s=ut+1/2(at(squared)) where s=distance, u=initial speed=0, t=time and a=acceleration due to gravity=9.8m/s/s, it'd have taken about 9.22 seconds to fall.

Answer to What's your favorite Elvis Presley song?

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:07:29 -0800

What's your favorite Elvis Presley song?

Way Down

Answer to What is the most overused phrase yet underpracticed philosophy to date?

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:47:13 -0800

What is the most overused phrase yet underpracticed philosophy to date?

"So I turned round and said..." Turned round? What's that all about?

Answer to What is your claim to fame?

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:22:31 -0800

What is your claim to fame?

Iain Lee was my school friend.

Answer to Are you related to a famous person?

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 21:39:23 -0800

Are you related to a famous person?

Chris Cross - the bassist from Ultravox.

Answer to Was Daryl Hannah in any danger when she filmed the underwater scenes in 'Splash'?

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 02:18:33 -0800

Was Daryl Hannah in any danger when she filmed the underwater scenes in 'Splash'?

It wasn't just a case of holding one's breath underwater though. She had to swim in a fundamentally different way to a human with her legs restricted together. Wouldn't this have freaked the average person out?

Answer to Are there any saints buried in westminster abby

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:35:05 -0800

Are there any saints buried in westminster abby

Saint Edward the Confessor, King of England to 1066 I believe is buried there.

Answer to What is your favorite ethnic food?

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:14:09 -0800

What is your favorite ethnic food?

Chicken Madras. I like hot Indian stuff as opposed to the mild Korma. But not TOO hot. Vindaloo is just ridiculous! You can't taste it because your mouth is being burnt when you try to.

Answer to What is your favorite song of 2006?

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 01:58:18 -0800

What is your favorite song of 2006?

I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters

Answer to While sleeping,do you have any recurring dream?

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:28:47 -0800

While sleeping,do you have any recurring dream?

I've often dreamt about rollercoasters or fairground attractions crashing. Or just people falling out. I've never been on them, but I've been standing nearby and witnessed it close at hand.

Answer to What was the last injury you suffered?

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:50:02 -0800

What was the last injury you suffered?

I had my first ever electric shock last week at work when trying to fix a printer. You're supposed to switch them off first! It was just a sharp burning sensation in my finger which lasted several hours.

Answer to Is the space shuttle payload bay full of air whilst the craft is on the launch pad? Where does it go when the craft rises into space?

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:07:48 -0800

Is the space shuttle payload bay full of air whilst the craft is on the launch pad? Where does it go when the craft rises into space?

What I meant was does the payload bay contain air or is it evacuated whilst on Earth? If it does contain air and this is carried up to space, wouldn't it immediately get sucked out as the doors are opened and cause the payload to be at peril in the ensuing hurricaine? Or is it allowed to...

Answer to What happens once in a life time, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:54:54 -0800

What happens once in a life time, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?

The letter 'm'.

Answer to What is your favorite Christmas song?

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:33:03 -0800

What is your favorite Christmas song?

Far too many to mention them all. At the moment, I'm going through a 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' phase. Dramatic, operatic, yet very warm and seasonal.

Answer to What is the most offensive, off colour, disgusting, or krass joke you know?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:56:11 -0800

What is the most offensive, off colour, disgusting, or krass joke you know?

A two-seater aircraft crashed into a cemetery in Ireland. So far police have found 100 bodies.

Answer to Many traditions such as Christmas celebrations are being restricted in British schools for fear of offending other religious groups. Do you believe this helps or hinders race relations?

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:32:39 -0800

Many traditions such as Christmas celebrations are being restricted in British schools for fear of offending other religious groups. Do you believe this helps or hinders race relations?

This premise is highly patronizing and damaging because it suggests one group is superior over others - that those who celebrate Christmas are more tolerant than those who do not. Therefore it can only hinder race relations.

Answer to Which planet was the first to be discovered?

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 04:45:52 -0800

Which planet was the first to be discovered?

Apparently, Uranus IS just visible with the naked eye under exceptional conditions and was occasionally spotted prior to 1781 but always mistaken for a star. The English astronomer John Flamsteed spotted it in 1690 but erroneously catalogued it as 34 Tauri.

Answer to How deep is the Mariana Trench?

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 06:02:15 -0800

How deep is the Mariana Trench?

If you dropped a solid steel ball into the Mariana Trench, it would take almost an hour to reach the sea bed.

Answer to What was the highest mountain peak before Mt. Everest was discovered?

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:54:09 -0800

What was the highest mountain peak before Mt. Everest was discovered?

Everest is the highest mountain from Sea Level, but due to the world not being a true sphere and bulging slightly at the Equator, the peak of Chimborazo in Ecuador is about 2100 metres further from the world's exact centre than that of the former.

Answer to Who was the only American actor to play James Bond? (not including the spoofs)

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:04:05 -0800

Who was the only American actor to play James Bond? (not including the spoofs)

Barry Nelson played James Bond in a 1954 televised version of Casino Royale.

Answer to Who sang a song with the lyrics, "love me love me say that you love me"?

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:35:22 -0800

Who sang a song with the lyrics, "love me love me say that you love me"?

The Cardigans. The song was called 'Lovefool'.

Answer to How old is Alice Cooper exactly?

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:56:55 -0800

How old is Alice Cooper exactly?

Vincent Furnier was born on February 4th 1948.

Answer to Other than burial, cremation, or donating your body to science, are there any other ways to be laid to rest?

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 03:51:39 -0800

Other than burial, cremation, or donating your body to science, are there any other ways to be laid to rest?

There's also promession which was developed in Sweden. The body and coffin is frozen to -18c and then dipped in liquid nitrogen at -196c. This makes it extremely brittle and is then literally shaken into powder on a vibrating pad. This is usually put into a small, biodegradable box which can...

Answer to Which animal you hate?why?

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 02:30:59 -0800

Which animal you hate?why?

Porcupines. I saw them in a zoo when I was about 7 and their smell, noise they made and way they moved terrified me.

Answer to What's the wettest water ride in the world and Europe?

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:43:36 -0800

What's the wettest water ride in the world and Europe?

I can't believe there can be a wetter ride than the Tidal Wave at Thorpe Park short of actually travelling underwater.