No. Let's not forget that the Almighty hath fixed his canon 'gainst self-slaughter.
Should pumpkin pie always be served with whipped cream?
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No. Let's not forget that the Almighty hath fixed his canon 'gainst self-slaughter.
Should pumpkin pie always be served with whipped cream?
No. It should always be served with another piece.
Should poetry be a required course in engineering school?
I'm going to answer your question with another question, would you require an engineering course in a poetry school?
How often have you read a book your friends have never read?
I have no friends.
Considering the extent of robotic technology today, shouldn't manned space flights be considered unnecessary--even unethical?
Alternate question: If an astronaut became totally intimidated by something in space, would that make it an unmanned flight?
Question 1: No, it's human nature to explore.
Question 2: hahahha, No, it would make it a real manned flight.
I like Chuck's question: Should an engineering class be taught in poetry school?
No. On reflexion, putting that many nerds in one place just can't be a good idea.
Should breast feeding be allowed in public places?
Yes, but women should use some covering to veil the baby-on-the-breast.
Is self-censorship a good thing?
If it's a matter of personal scruple, then yes, it's a good thing; but it's due to fear of "unofficial" social retribution from breaking an "unwritten rule," then no, that has the potential for some real problems.
Does an athlete have a social obligation to serve in non-professional life as a role model for children? Does an elected official?
No. They as a society we should put celebrity in perspective. These people did not get famous because they are good people.
What is the last sporting event you attended?
It would have been a Red Sox-Yankees game about 25 years ago.
If one accepts the validity of the 3rd Commandment (Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD your God in vain), is there a moral difference between saying "God bless you" and "God damn you"?
Yes. "God Bless You" isn't necessarily in vain.
What is the last song you couldn't get out of your head?
Dustbowl Children.
What do you do with dead goldfish?
Bury him in the garden.
If you dropped a pan of brownies on the floor would you still serve it to your coworkers?
Definitely!
Do you ever fantasise about offing a coworker?
Wrong. :) "God" is not the Holy Name (just the Holy Job Description) and not the term being referenced in the Third Commandment. "God bless you" is a nice thing to say but "God damn you" is rude. That's all.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
No. I got 'em all years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkman
Who was the funniest Monty Python?
Terry Gilliam.
Who is the least funny comedian you have seen?
The water treatment guy who calls me a dirt mover and tells the same jokes every two weeks.
If you were hosting a litnet luncheon what would you serve?
Nut cutlets.
If you were hosting a LitNet convention, who would you instruct the bouncers keep out?
Well, I would have Scher be the bouncer and tell her that it is at her digression. (How's that for a non-answer???? hahahahaha)
When is the last time you didn't think you could do something but you pulled it off anyways?
The last time I pulled it off (or pulled it at all) is none of your business.
If you could go back in time for a year, but only once in your life, where and when would you go?
I don't know that I would go back to any time.
What is the last book you couldn't put down?
It was Crime and Punishment I think.
What makes you laugh?
Henry Fielding
What makes you cry?
Onions!
What's your favourite novel?
The 100 year old man who climbed out of a window and disappeared.
Who is your least favourite character in a novel? (For me, it's Scarlet O'Hara).
Scarlet O'Hara's pretty bad, but Esther Summerson, dishrag of Bleak House, may take it by a nose.
Besides Ringo (:)), who was the most talented Beatle?
George
If you could read one book again for the first time which would it be?
The book of Thoth, a first edition, signed by the author. Yes, that would be Thoth. Not often you see a book signed by a god. Unfortunately, it seems to have been mislaid sometime in the last 5,000 years.
Have you seen it lying around anywhere?
Nope.
Indigo children - do they exist?
I was about to leave the thread when I saw that question poking out from the banner at me - I didn't know, so I thought I'd ask you.
Has been proven but that doesn't mean they don't exist.
If you were having some litnetters over for dinner, what music would you play?
Mozart's Requiem would seem appropriate. Or any of the incidental music to the Hannibal Lecter films :devil:
Which is your favourite extra terrestrial life form.
uh, is there a question? Wookies of course.
What's your favorite sandwich?
Falafel.
How do you decide if someone is a trustworthy friend/ worth your attention and kindness?
Throw them in a pond, and if they float, there's a problem.
Are pigs cute?
That depends on the pig.... Babe was cute. Never fancied Miss Piggy though.
What's the best way to dispose of a dead ferret?
Nature.
Is there animal that is both cuter, and smellier, than a ferret?
Feed it to the live ones.
Do peacocks really have all that much to be proud about?
Oh sorry, Nik. Yes, some animals are cuter than that, and some smell worse.
Same question (the one about peacocks)
You missed the word "both." :)
of course, check out that beautiful plummage.
If we were going fishing for the day what kind of sandwiches would you bring?