Game: Ask the Person Below You

[*Classic*Charm*]

Yes

Are you?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...maybe even taking my daughters... ;)

What should I grill tonight?

[Haunted]

salmon

do you like grilled vegetables?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes...and that's a great idea too

Do you like fish as pets?

[Haunted]

no, can't pet them

do you?

[BienvenuJDC]

Pet them? ummm....no comment...

Have you ever swallowed a gold fish?

[Haunted]

no but may try it with peanut butter...

what's a proper burial for a dead pet fish?

[BienvenuJDC]

Open wide, place gold fish on tongue, close, then swallow

Do you like sushi?

[Haunted]

yuck

do you?

[chrissy613]

yes

Can you lick your nose?

[BienvenuJDC]

No

Did you try to?

[Haunted]

no, I'm not a dog

does your cat rub nose with you?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Yes. He also gives kisses and sits on command.

What colour are your bed sheets?

[Haunted]

white with some pale blue floral pattern

do you cover your windows?

[cgrillo]

EDIT: whoops

EDIT 2: this is confusing :p

With curtains...? Did I not understand this question...?

Can you solve a rubiks cube?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Not if I can help it.

Opps! Not sure, I've never tried!

How many pillows do you sleep with?

[Haunted]

usually just one, but I use two if I have a hangover

do you stay in bed if you're sick?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Do I ever!

Do you get sick often?

[Haunted]

no, thank goodness

did you get the swine flu shot?

[*Classic*Charm*]

No

Do you get the flu shot?

[cgrillo]

Yes... But I still have a fear of needles.

What is your favorite season?

[The Comedian]

Fall

Do you ever smell your feet?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Why would I do that?

Are you afraid of heights?

[The Comedian]

Sometimes

Should I keep reading A Tale of Two Cities? I really just don't like Dickens and I thought I'd give him another try, but. . . .

[*Classic*Charm*]

If the second try doesn't work for you, why bother?

I read Great Expectations and hated it. What would you recommend I read for Dickens' second chance?

[The Comedian]

Ugh. . . .I'm the last person who should answer this question. I'm nearly 100 pages into Tale of Two Cities and I don't know how much more I can endure. Maybe a short (really short) story?

What does the best literature do for us? (that is, how does it make us better?)

[BienvenuJDC]

We learn from our past. Those who choose to ignore the mistakes of history are bound to repeat them.

What is the greatest mistake of history that we should pull all stops in order to keep from repeating?

[Haunted]

Prohibition

which period of history interests you most?

[BienvenuJDC]

Prohibition


Really? ...not like slavery or holocaust? ...but Prohibition? :skep:

1920s to the 1940s

Could you survive in a society that had no electricity?

[Haunted]

Really? ...not like slavery or holocaust? ...but Prohibition? :skep:

there might not be slavery or holocaust if they were dead drunk and unconscious...

no, can't

are you judgmental?

[papayahed]

too late!

Bien: Probably not.

Haunted: I can be but I try to keep it inside (sometimes)


Have you ever been able to burp the alphabet?

[BienvenuJDC]

I can burp, "No!"

Is it anybody's bedtime yet?

[Haunted]

not mine

why do we need a new Robin Hood movie every 2 decades?

[kingoflombards]

To beat King Kong's record! :D


How many have they made so far?

[BienvenuJDC]

why do we need a new Robin Hood movie every 2 decades?

Has it been two decades? That would make me old...:confused5:

At least five...

Will you watch the new one?

[Haunted]

Has it been two decades? That would make me old...:confused5:


I was just guessing that it's 2 decades...I associate Kevin Kosner with the late 80s / early 90s

I most definitely will

will you?

[BienvenuJDC]

Maybe with you

What are your plans for this evening?

[Haunted]

check my tire pressure...maybe

is the evening over yet?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not at all

Is your tire pressure checked?

[Haunted]

not yet, Tiger is sleeping on my lap, I'm pinned down...

should I let a sleeping cat lie?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, make him tell the truth always...

Any other plans?

[Haunted]

spend the rest of the night chatting

is Underworld underwhelming or what...?

[BienvenuJDC]

I enjoyed it...

Overwhelming how? (oh, the first one or the sequel?)

[Haunted]

The first one. Not overwhelming...it's underwhelming! My head is going to implode...

Have you seen Interview with the Vampire?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not yet

Have you ever heard of Frosty Paws?

[Haunted]

no

what is it?

[BienvenuJDC]

Ice cream for dogs...

Do you wear footwear in the summer?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Usually not. Usually barefoot, but if I have to, ballet flats.

What are you up to this evening?

[BienvenuJDC]

Just playing on LitNet (went to the library with the girls for storytime)

Did you ever go to Storytime when you were young?

[*Classic*Charm*]

All the time. And my mother read to me frequently.

What was your favourite book when you were a child?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't remember exactly, but my mother loved to read the stories of Paddington Bear

Are you familiar with Paddington?

[*Classic*Charm*]

And his awesome rain coat? Absolutely.

As a child were you closer to your mother or father?

[BienvenuJDC]

Younger years I was closer to my mother

Do you like Orange Marmalade?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Not particularly

Are you wearing jewelry right now?

[Haunted]

no, I take everything off when I go to bed

do you wear jewelry to bed?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Yes.

Do you wear the same jewelry every day or do you change it up?

[Haunted]

change it up

do you have certain jewelry that you wear more often than others?

[*Classic*Charm*]

Yes, I have certain things that I wear every day

Do you consider piercings jewelry?

[Haunted]

yes...

do you have piercings or consider getting it?

[Bastable]

no and no.

If you have piercings, how many?

[*Classic*Charm*]

A hole in each ear and my belly

If you have tattoos, where are they?

[BienvenuJDC]

LOL...again, no tattoos...LOL...LOL

Should I get a tattoo or piercing?

[Haunted]

why not

should I get it too?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, don't be a conformist

What kind of tattoo or piercing should I get?

[Haunted]

a big Donald Duck tattoo

do you wear earrings?

[BienvenuJDC]

No

What is the best thing about this day (as of yet)?

[Haunted]

I called my credit card company asking them to cancel the finance charges I incurred and they graciously agreed :)

same question

[BienvenuJDC]

No excitement until now

What do you have planned for the remainder of the day?

[Haunted]

going to work

you?

[BienvenuJDC]

staying home... :(

Will you be there long?

[Haunted]

for the rest of the day...

should I call in sick?

[BienvenuJDC]

If you are sick...yes

Are you sick...in any way?

[Haunted]

nope, just being naughty

how did you celebrate Native American Day?

[BienvenuJDC]

I did a little bit of research...

Do you know what movie I am watching?

[Haunted]

no, what movie?

do you think I have ESP?

[BienvenuJDC]

Interview with a Vampire
(you don't have ESP?)

What is your favorite part of this movie?

[Haunted]

never saw it, hoping to see it soon

is it good?

[BienvenuJDC]

I don't know...I just started it

Should I wait to watch it with a friend?

[Haunted]

it might be nice, unless you want to watch it alone without interference

do you have a favorite person to watch movies with?

[BienvenuJDC]

Occasionally there is someone who will suffer through a movie with me

Is there a certain genre that entices you?

[Haunted]

period films, thrillers

what kinds of themes interest you?

[BienvenuJDC]

I like period films and thrillers as you do, but I also like most SciFi films (especially space oriented) and comic hero films.

What is the most recent movie that you have watched?

[Haunted]

Sherlock Holmes

will you still see it if I tell you it's awfully boring?

[BienvenuJDC]

I already saw it, it was okay

Have you ever played a role playing game?

[papayahed]

No


Have you ever gotten detention in school?

[BienvenuJDC]

One in Jr High

Some ?? and what was it for?

[JuniperWoolf]

I used to get detention all the time for being late. I got in trouble a lot for arguing with teachers too (but only the lazy or cruel ones).

What's your favorite bird?

[DanielBenoit]

Big Bird!

http://thebsreport.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/middle-finger.jpg

Favorite insult?

[JuniperWoolf]

I always like saying "blow me" because I'm female and there's clearly nothing to blow. It's insulting and confusing.

Who's your favorite litnetter?

[Revolte]

Ah Juni nina'd me ><.

Hmm.. I don't know, I don't want to pick favorites lol.

Whats the last thing you said aloud?

[Bastable]

"Hey, dad."

When's the last time you went to the toilet?

[BienvenuJDC]

about two hours ago

Can you stand on your head?
http://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/alicepic/disney-movie/cheshire-cat-8.jpg

[Haunted]

no, my head is up in a cloud

do you remember the date on the time machine in the movie Back to the Future?

[BienvenuJDC]

November 5, 1955

Are you surprised that I didn't have to check?

[Haunted]

yes, very surprised

do you know the significance of that date?

[BienvenuJDC]

The concept of the Flux Capacitor was born

Do you remember where they live?

[Haunted]

no...Flux what?

[BienvenuJDC]

Hill Valley

What time was the Clock Tower stuck on after the lightning strike?

[Haunted]

dunno, my flying saucer left before the lightning struck

can you tell me?

[BienvenuJDC]

10:04 PM

What song did Marty McFly play at the Enchantment under the Sea Dance that was "before it's time"?

[Jazz_]

Johnny B Goode

What nationality were the terrorists who Doc stole the plutonium from?

[BienvenuJDC]

Libyan

What was Doc's dog's name in 1955?

[papayahed]

Einstein


What are you doing this weekend?

[Scheherazade]

Studying.

What did you do last weekend?

[ktm5124]

Computer science project.

Would you give up your pinky for a chance to converse with your favorite author?

[BienvenuJDC]

Einstein



Nooooo, that was in 1985. It was Copernicus in 1955.

uuh..no.....I like my pinky.

What was the last movie that you saw (that was based on a book)?

[Haunted]

Angels and Demons

have you seen it?

[BienvenuJDC]

No...

Will you watch it with me (but I can't tonight)?

[Haunted]

yeah if you can find it online...

do you know the movie Scarlet Letter is very different from the book?

[BienvenuJDC]

I haven't seen it, but it's been a loooooooooong time since I read it.

Do you want to watch that one next?

[Haunted]

yes

Are you keep a list of movies to watch?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, but I will probably forget where I'm keeping it.

Will you remind me which one is next?

[Haunted]

I'll try

did you already forgotten the Butterfly Effect?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but I wanted you to pick the next one...

Have you chosen the next one?

[Haunted]

Butterfly Effect. But I've probably seen it...I don't remember movies I've seen

do you remember movies you saw more than 3 months ago?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...I have a very good memory in that way

When do you think you want to see it?

[Haunted]

tomorrow night at 23:00 (which is really tonight at 23:00)

is that a good time?

[BienvenuJDC]

It should be...

Can I go to bed now?

[Haunted]

no

can you not sleep for a day?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, but I wouldn't be worth much...

Why can't I go to bed now?

[Haunted]

umm

have you taken out the trash yet?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but I might need to check the fire (yes, I was cooking out on the grill again)

What else needs done?

[Haunted]

what about changing the oil in the car?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not tonight...

Where did Doc go at the end of the first Back to the Future movie?

[Revolte]

um, Burger King.. (I don't Remember) Oh wait! He went back to the future, er back to the past I mean, I think.

Do you have any idea if I was right?

[papayahed]

No idea.


Have you ever considered writing a novel?

[cgrillo]

Yes, many times before. I've even tried to write a novel, but I guess I don't have the patience - or the skill. :p

Do you like to draw/paint?

[ktm5124]

Yes, but I don't do it very often, and am rather bad at it. I actually have a pretty good hand at drawing birds, but that's because I have pet birds. My attempts at anything else come out pathetic :(

If you had a choice between putting steak, fish, or chicken on the grill, which would you choose?

[Revolte]

fish, I'm not a big fan of meat and unless its super unhealthy its fish or nothing lol.

did you know google translater has a little robot and sometimes she pronounces boogers as boojers?

[papayahed]

I did not know that.


Wouldn't it be great if we all had robot maids like in the Jetsons?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...

What would be your favorite appliance from the Flintstones?

[papayahed]

The camera with the bird in it that would carve the picture in a stone tablet.


If you could spend the day with either The Flintstones or The Jetsons who would you choose?

[BienvenuJDC]

Well, when I was younger I would have said Judy...er, um, I mean, the Jetsons...

Have you ever had a crush on a cartoon character?

[Maryd.]

Yes Pepe le piew... Or at least I think that's his name. The skunk in the Bugs Bunny series... His French accent and hopping elegantly to chase that stupid cat, just had me ogle eyed.

Have you?

[BienvenuJDC]

Did the Judy comment get by you? How many other's should I list?

If you were Peter Pan, what happy moment would you use to fly?

[Maryd.]

The birth of my children.

If you were a cockroach which litnetter's home would you invade?

[papayahed]

It's hard to choose just one.


Have you ever thought about going off the grid?

[Maryd.]

It's hard to choose just one.


Have you ever thought about going off the grid?

Call me daft, but what does that mean?

[The Comedian]

Hey Daft -- it means not relying on your local utility provider (literally) and disappearing from the demands of an increasingly electro-dependent society in general.

If you only really like the music that you liked when you were like 20, does that mean you're a grumpy old man? Or does it mean that music reached its zenith in 1996 and is now spiraling decline?

[BienvenuJDC]

I would say the latter of the two.

Do you think that Susanna Hoffs has maintained herself quite well over the years?

[Haunted]

who's Susanna Hoff?

can she top the beautiful 55 year old Christie Brinkley?

[BienvenuJDC]

Well....since I was never much of a Christie Brinkley fan, Yes
Lead singer of The Bangles...in the 80s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjI4p8_NZVc&feature=related), the 90s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjzi8NC8bI&feature=related), and just four years ago (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYQGZUiBGvo&feature=related)...

Is it hot where you are?

[Haunted]

this is Christie, age 55

http://images.meredith.com/lhj/images/2009/05/p_101395416.jpg



it feels warm but not hot...I'm by the water


is it hot there where you are?

[BienvenuJDC]

It's so stinkin' humid...and yes, warm


If you were asked for it, could you produce your high school diploma?

[Haunted]

no

do you have vertigo?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but I do have Harvey, It's a Wonderful Life, and some other Jimmy Stewart movies...

Do you like Jimmy Stewart?

[Haunted]

don't watch old movies

what's the last movie you saw?

[BienvenuJDC]

The Butterfly Effect

What is the next movie that you think that you will see?

[Haunted]

I'm interested in In Cold Blood from the discussions here...

should I see the movie or read the book?

[BienvenuJDC]

Read the book before you watch the movie tonight...

Do I smell like smoke?

[Haunted]

*sniff* can't smell 2 states away

do you have a maid or housekeeper

[BienvenuJDC]

Neither (unless you count me)

Would you like to have a maid or a housekeeper?

[Haunted]

yes...I had maid service before, it was really nice...until they broke something and ruined other stuff....

what is the square footage of your house or apartment?

[BienvenuJDC]

I have no idea, but I'll guess it as 1,250 not including the basement

Do you have a back yard?

[Haunted]

a deck in the back and lawn that goes up to the woods about 50 feet away and a pond beyond...

can you describe your backyard?

[BienvenuJDC]

small backyard with a swing set, slide, BBQ pit, and then a corn field

Do you ever entertain in your backyard?

[Haunted]

just having drinks on the deck, I don't go out on the grass

do you entertain a lot?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not as much as I would like to

Am I entertaining?

[Haunted]

always

where do you get your inspirations?

[BienvenuJDC]

That's what I'm lacking...

Where should I get inspiration?

[Haunted]

maybe go out into nature, or talk to someone you enjoy talking to and see if anything comes of it

do you have any fetish?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...doesn't everyone?

What is your favorite movie?

[Haunted]

a few... Serpent's Kiss, EYe of the Beholder, Gladiator...

do you have more than one favorite movie?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes

Do you prefer Superman, Spiderman, Iron Man or Batman?

[Haunted]

I haven't seen Iron Man

go back to sleep or veg

[BienvenuJDC]

Veg

Shall we put Iron Man and Iron Man 2 on the list?

[Haunted]

yes

is it ok to take a short nap?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...and I will return to the basement to look for my degree....

Have you ever been asked to confirm your education?

[Haunted]

never, they all took my word for it

do you ever have to produce some form of certification for a job?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes...at least a high school diploma (I'm sure that a college degree should cover it)

Do you think that they will accept that? (or will it make me "over-qualified"?)

[papayahed]

I don't know it depends.


Should I take a nap or go back to work?

[Haunted]

call in sick and take a nap

did you plant any flowers this season?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, and I still have more to plant

What is your favorite annual flower?

[Haunted]

fuscia

yours?

[BienvenuJDC]

Fuchsia ranks up there pretty high (especially the color blend of purple and red), but I love lobelia

What is your preferred lawn ornament?

[Haunted]

fancy tuteurs

do you have a bird fountain?

[BienvenuJDC]

No, but I did have an ornamental pond (have to rebuild it now though) and a kiddie pool

Have you had lunch?

[Haunted]

eating now

what do you have in store for today?

[BienvenuJDC]

Planting some seeds, cleaning more of the basement, putting in the A/C units

What should I eat for lunch?

[Haunted]

I just learned yesterday that you can eat dandalions, so how about dandalions and the mushrooms growing in your yard and make a salad of it

can you tell if a mushroom is poisonous?

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes....when I eat it, I get sick (you can also eat grubs, slugs, and worms, but I'm not going to do that either)

Which of my tasks above should I start first?

[Haunted]

planting seeds, you need to do it in daylight.

do you have a vegetable garden?

[BienvenuJDC]

Unplanted...yes, and I have some seeds, but I still have some soil to turn.

Should I invest in a tiller?

[Haunted]

absolutely

do you mow your own grass......and smoke it too? :D

[BienvenuJDC]

I mow my own grass (but I have never smoked anything.....:D)

What is the greatest motivator that exists?

[motherhubbard]

The hope of Heaven

What's your favorite vegetable juice?

[BienvenuJDC]

Carrot

Which is a greater motivator to strive on....love or fear?

[motherhubbard]

Love, one might kill for fear but one will die for love.

How many items were in the mail yesterday?

[BienvenuJDC]

I didn't check it...

How many days can you go without seeing your children?

[motherhubbard]

Big fat ZERO. I hat the thought. I guess I could go all day and not die, but that's about it. Well, now that I think of it the girls go to Bible camp in the summer and they are gone all week, but we write each other.

Are you comfortable when your kids spend the night away from home?

[Maryd.]

No, no, I stress completely... I miss the cuddles, when saying good night and I always worry for their safety? I am such a stresshead.

Are you happy with your chosen career?

[BienvenuJDC]

Which one?

Does one have to get paid for something to be their career?

[Maryd.]

No, my career is being real... Sick of all the cyber promises.

Do you make cyber promises that you can't fulfil in real life?

[BienvenuJDC]

What's with the "cyber"? I was talking about another career...

Do you think that religious ministry can be a valid unpaid career?

[motherhubbard]

Yes, but the Apostles were paid for their labors.

Can you abide a lier?

[BienvenuJDC]

I'm not sure what you mean...

Do you like to make desserts?

[papayahed]

No they take to long.


Do you have a signature dish?

[Maryd.]

Yes, lasagne.

What is your favorite desert?

[BienvenuJDC]

Pumpkin Pie, Shoo-fly pie, fruit pizza, molasses crinkles, banana cream pie, Mississippi mud, cheesecake (Oreo), apple pie.......oh, you didn't want me to narrow it down to one did you?

Do you have a signature dessert?

[Maryd.]

Yes, cheesecake... I don't really like it much, but I am told it's good.

Do you visit friends often?

[BienvenuJDC]

No

What is one thing that you would really like to know about me?

[Maryd.]

Your name (well you asked)

Same?

[Joreads]

Jo
What is your favorite day of the week

[Haunted]

Tuesday

do you look forward to the weekends?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not really

Should have have a midnight snack (@ 1:35)?

[Haunted]

1:35 is still midnight...

do you have a tough time figuring out military time?

[BienvenuJDC]

Not at all (I got used to it when I was a firefighter)

Do you ever go to the beach?

[Haunted]

yes

what is the name of the beach you visited it most recently?

[BienvenuJDC]

Ocean City, MD

What beach will you be visiting next?

[Haunted]

maybe a small local beach...

the next loves seafood

[BienvenuJDC]

Yes, I do...

What is your favorite of all seafood?

[Haunted]

lobster

have you ever cooked a lobster?

[BienvenuJDC]

Helped my brother...

Have you ever eaten crayfish?

[Haunted]

no...

do you fish?

[Maryd.]

Have in the past, but haven't done so in a while.

Are you happy?

[Haunted]

from a scale of 1 to 10.....

are you?

[Maryd.]

-10

What about you?

[Joreads]

No I have no idea how to

What is your ulimate job

[papayahed]

Astronaut


Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?

[Maryd.]

No, just one for driving too slow... Yes, I am a nerdy driver. Big deal!

Have you ever received a ticket, for driving too slow?

[Joreads]

No only to fast

Have you ever been finder printed

[Maryd.]

(did you mean finger printed)

If so no.

Interesting question... Have you?

[Jazz_]

No - never committed a crime (even speeding ;))

Have you?

[MUMUKSHA]

No :angel:

Ever contemplated suicide over a silly thing?:goof: (whisper: it's okay to say 'No')

[papayahed]

I've never contemplated suicide for any reason.


Have you ever sneezed and realized you did not have immediate access to a kleenex?

[BienvenuJDC]

...LOL....uh...yeah....eeewweweeee

Do you ever get tired of the "games"?

[Haunted]

is that possible?

[ponty]

yes, definitely. Exhausting.

Ever found yourself in a circular argument so offered a complete non-sequitur just to send it off on a tangent and then blamed another contributor for being off-topic a few strands later?

[Haunted]

a lot of that here...

can you ride a horse?

[BienvenuJDC]

yes

Do you ever feel unwanted?

[Haunted]

all the time

do you know when you are wanted?

[BienvenuJDC]

Usually not

Is there ever a time?

[Haunted]

dunno

are you venting?

[BienvenuJDC]

dunno

Do I have reason to?

[Haunted]

only you would know

can you hold something in or do you have to tell a friend?

[BienvenuJDC]

I hold a lot in

Does it matter?

[Haunted]

"whatever blows your skirt up"

have you ever watched Nash Bridges?

[BienvenuJDC]

No

Do you vote in primaries?

[Heathcliff]

I'm too young to vote. :angelsad2:

If you see a li'l bunny, and its nose is ve'y runny, is it fu'ny o' is i' no'?

[Haunted]

NO. Needs to see a vet. When my cat Apricot first came to me as a stray he was dripping from his eyes and little nose. So sad.

Am I too serious?

[kiki1982]

Maybe your name has something to do with it? :D Although, having a cat Apricot makes you slightly less serious. (ah)

How many books do you have on your shelf? (curtesy of my hubby :D)

[BienvenuJDC]

(or in boxes) about 250-300...

What is your biggest obstacle to reading/writing?

[papayahed]

Time and finding good stuff.

Good one, Same question:
What is your biggest obstacle to reading/writing?

[BienvenuJDC]

Distraction and a short attention......what was the question?

What literary tools do you use (either online or printed)?

[Maryd.]

Dictionary, Thesaurus and my brain... I think...

Have you ever completed a full manuscript?

[Jazz_]

Never started one ;)

Have you?

[Maryd.]

Yes, still editing it as we speak.

Have you ever read more than one book at a time?

[Oniw17]

Yeah.Hated it.


Have you ever been to Warren,Ohio?

[Jazz_]

Never been to the US

What would be your dream holiday destination?

[Maryd.]

Oh France... Since I was 8 years old, I have always wanted to go to France. One day...

Are you over 30 years old?