[Lee in Limbo]

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. Why do people keep pets, anyway?
2. I don't believe I've ever met anyone who didn't hate a single part of their body. Have you?
3. Is the death penalty ever justified?

1. Unconditional companionship and pleasant randomness.
2. Probably not. I think we're all insecure about our bodies to one degree or another. Mas media is largely at fault for this, but I think it stems from some pretty deep human psychology issues. We just place far too much emphasis on our personal appearances.
3. Personally, I don't think it's justifiable, but I suspect that sometimes it's necessary. That probably sounds contradictory. I think mass murderers and serial killers need to be put down or somehow dealt with permanently, for the sake of humanity. I don't think it's a noble thing. I think it's something that should only be done in extreme circumstances. I don't think it should be decided by just any old judge. I think it should be carefully considered and decided on by a very high office, like a tribunal or a Supreme court justice. Most capital punishment is wrong. I suspect it would be a better world if we had a better way of dealing with truly dangerous criminals.

Originally Posted by tsa

1. Have you ever gotten a pet for your birthday that you didn't ask for?
2. Would you like to be held as a pet by an alien who took good care of you?
3. Would you rather call your pet 'Fluffy' or 'Long-ear' or 'Softy' than give it a real name like 'John' or 'Eva' or 'Pascal?'

1. No. I have been given a pet that I didn't want, but Lucky's family now. He's all the family we have now.
2. I'm reminded of Porno For Pyros' song, 'Pets'. I think the Atlantean High Sorcerors will come back for us someday, after we've domesticated ourselves.

Originally Posted by SnorkleCat

1. If you were given the opportunity to spend five years on a moon colony, would you do it?
2. What is your honest opinion of Twinkies?
3. Which of your toes is the longest?

1. No. I'd rather live on an inhabitable planet. The moon is lifeless and I suspect will never be terraformed. I have no interest in living in a hermetically sealed environment.
2. Ick.
3. My left middle toe is slightly longer than my big toe.

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. To what extent do you believe that having a "perfect" body is a good goal to strive for?
2. Have you ever been mistaken for a race or culture other than the one you were born in?
3. Linux as a desktop OS: yay or nay, and why?

1. I'd like to be in better shape, but it's not a high priority for me right now.
2. I don't recall if anyone has ever mistaken me for anything other than a white male Canadian.
3. Nay, because Adobe doesn't write for Linux.

Originally Posted by tsa

1. Do you have a good relationship with your couch?
2. Has your gender ever been mistaken for another than the one you were born with?
3. What body part(s) would you like to have added to your body?

1. Not particularly. My relationship with my office chair is almost as intimate as my marriage.
2. I used to get whistled at by men when I was younger and thinner, because I had long, dark hair and I was somewhat effeminate with a cute butt. I used to laugh my lowest laugh when they did.
3. I don't think I'd want any extra parts. That said, I wouldn't mind if a few body parts I currently have were upgraded.

Originally Posted by MoriartyL

1. What would you do if
2. What would improve the
3. How is it that

1. ...Deirdra meowed at me? Grin mischievously.
2. ...way I make love? Practice with a willing and energetic lover.
3. ...I always turn these questions into something sexual? I'm not a very nice boy.

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. I'd tickle him until he

...gasped excitedly and begged me to be merciful?

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. Moo?
2. Baa?
3. Neigh?

1. *shudders*
2. *grins sheepishly*
3. *coughs*

Originally Posted by RLacey

1. This has really been your year, Miss Duarte. Tell us where you go from here, Miss Duarte.
2. Which are the roles that you yearn to play?
3. Who did you sleep dine with yesterday?

1. A larger studio, hopefully.
2. Richard Burley or Merlin Pollock.
3. That would be telling.

Oh, who am I kidding? It was my wife, Dawn.

Originally Posted by Squinky

Complete the sentences:
1. I'm a _______ trapped in a _______'s body.
2. Why are there so many _______ about _______?
3. This thread is _______.

1. I'm a writer trapped in a factory worker's body.
2. Why are there so many stories about saving the Earth?
3. This thread is coming loose.

Originally Posted by tsa

1. I ______ the day when I have _____.
2. Macs are ____ than _____.
3. I would ______ myself as completely ________ when it comes to ________ for my survival.

1. I yearn for the day when I have critical acclaim.
2. Macs are prettier than toasters.
3. I would sell myself as completely harmless when it comes to negotiating for my survival.
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1. Can a person be sexually decadent and still be regarded as sensitive and politically correct?
2. If you could have a creative career (pick your favourite discipline) at the risk that you might stop enjoying being creative as much as you used to, would you take it?
3. Have you ever lost someone or something so close to you that you felt like a part of you had died and fallen off?

[Squinky]

Originally Posted by Lee in Limbo

I particularly feel I'll never be part of any group that prides themselves on being well-read and highly educated.

There's nothing wrong with priding oneself on being well-read and highly educated. There's only something wrong if you look down on people who don't have the education you have. IMHO, anyway.

Originally Posted by Lee in Limbo

I think Deirdra finds it a little tough working with/around me.

Not always. *hugs*

Originally Posted by Lee in Limbo

My favourite number is four...

Hey, that's my favourite single-digit integer! It's also a great Miles Davis tune.

Originally Posted by Lee in Limbo

1. Can a person be sexually decadent and still be regarded as sensitive and politically correct?
2. If you could have a creative career (pick your favourite discipline) at the risk that you might stop enjoying being creative as much as you used to, would you take it?
3. Have you ever lost someone or something so close to you that you felt like a part of you had died and fallen off?

1. I guess it depends what form such sexual decadence takes on. It's really all about respecting others and respecting yourself. IMHO, anyway.
2. I have, and I'm waiting for the repercussions.
3. Yeah, but not to natural causes.

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1. Given today's failing economy, if you were offered a very well-paying job that was guaranteed to be stable for the next several years, but was mind-numbingly boring, would you take it?
2. If we were to have dinner together, where would you like to go and what would you like to eat?
3. Can a person never have sexual intercourse and still live a happy, fulfilling life?

[Not A Speck Of Cereal]

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. Given today's failing economy, if you were offered a very well-paying job that was guaranteed to be stable for the next several years, but was mind-numbingly boring, would you take it?
2. If we were to have dinner together, where would you like to go and what would you like to eat?
3. Can a person never have sexual intercourse and still live a happy, fulfilling life?

1. Yes, because it's security and that's important, and it can lead to better things later that benefit from the background. Some call it due paying.
2. Oh Squinks, that changes from day to day. Earlier, I was hankering for a certain taco truck in North Seattle that has some fantaistic stuff.
3. Absolutely! Many have.

[MoriartyL]

Since Not A Speck Of Cereal Didn't Write.. sorry, didn't write any questions:

1. Who's a more interesting character (and why): Jack Bauer or Dr. Gregory House?
2. Have you come across a story which you disliked purely because of its unlikeable protagonist(s)?
3. What's your opinion on serialized storytelling (in any medium you care to answer the question for)?

[Giligan]

1. Definitely Jack Bauer, especially this season.
2. On that subject, yeah, the first season of 24. Frankly, Jack Bauer's wife can't die fast enough for me.
3. I like it. I think it's a good way to get a story out there, whether it be in movies, video games, comics books, or what have you.

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1. Would you say that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
2. Should the necessary action always be taken, regardless of the implications?
3. Do the ends justify the means?

[MoriartyL]

Question 2's redundant, I think. It's the same as 3.

[Squinky]

Originally Posted by Giligan

1. Would you say that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
2. Should the necessary action always be taken, regardless of the implications?
3. Do the ends justify the means?

1. If you're talking about outweighing in terms of quantity, then the answer is yes by definition. If you're talking about outweighing in terms of importance, then generally yes as well.
2. If there's something wrong with the implications, is the action still necessary?
3. Not necessarily.

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1. If someone is offended by something you say that you genuinely don't mean any offense by, do you react in a hostile manner?
2. Have you ever felt deep hatred for a fictional character?
3. Twitter or Facebook?

[Giligan]

Originally Posted by MoriartyL

Question 2's redundant, I think. It's the same as 3.

More or less.

[tsa]

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. If someone is offended by something you say that you genuinely don't mean any offense by, do you react in a hostile manner?
2. Have you ever felt deep hatred for a fictional character?
3. Twitter or Facebook?

1. This happens to me every now and then. I usually make my excuses and say I didn't mean to offend. So the short answer is 'no.'

2. Oh yes. Ann from Paradise.

3. Twitter seems much more interesting to me.

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1. How would you cope with a chronic handicap that prevents you from doing physically intensive work and so limits your career perspectives?

2. How would you deal with having to have your blood tested every month or so?

3. Do you have friends with handicaps?

[Jelena]

Originally Posted by tsa

1. How would you cope with a chronic handicap that prevents you from doing physically intensive work and so limits your career perspectives?

2. How would you deal with having to have your blood tested every month or so?

3. Do you have friends with handicaps?

1. I think I wold have a strong yearning for all the things I'm missing out on, but still would cope and do the best of the situation I have.
2. I'd cope without problem I'm sure.
3. Yes I have, and you know it
And my daughter's medical condition is sort of a handicap although not visible yet. With growing age, her hearing will deteriorate and she'll most likely will have a hearing aid by the time she's 35.

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I'd like to see more answers to these interesting questions.

[bulldog]

Originally Posted by tsa

1. How would you cope with a chronic handicap that prevents you from doing physically intensive work and so limits your career perspectives?

2. How would you deal with having to have your blood tested every month or so?

3. Do you have friends with handicaps?

1. I’m not really sure; with my heart I have a small murmur ….. But that is not really a handicap. I just try not to get stressed out b/c that is when my heart acts up.

2. I hate needles so for me that would be torture, having that looming over my head. I know that it would be for my health and safety but it would still bother me.

3. No
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1. How do you cope with stress?
2. How do you unwind after work?
3. Do you turn to food when you are stressed out?

[tsa]

Originally Posted by bulldog

1. How do you cope with stress?
2. How do you unwind after work?
3. Do you turn to food when you are stressed out?

1. I complain to everyone who wants to listen, I make lists of all the things I have to do so I can work on them one by one, and I usually do nothing for an hour before I go to bed.

2. I browse the internet and watch TV.

3, No.

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1. Why would you/wouldn't you have an operation to increase the look of your healthy body?

2. In what ways do you speed up the deterioration of your body?

3. What would you like best: to live a long and relatively uneventful life, or to live fast and die young?

[Squinky]

1. I wouldn't, because bodies deteriorate and die with time anyway, so what's the point?
2. By... living?
3. How about a medium-length life that isn't necessarily reckless but has quite a few neat surprises along the way?

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1. Do you like being paid for when you go out on a date with someone, and why/why not?
2. What does "maturity" mean to you?
3. What's the longest argument you've ever had?

[tsa]

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. Do you like being paid for when you go out on a date with someone, and why/why not?
2. What does "maturity" mean to you?
3. What's the longest argument you've ever had?

1. That's an interesting thought. I never got paid to go out on a date.

2. Mature men are the scariest creatures in the world. They don't play anymore, and as soon as men don't play anymore they get dangerous. I don't know about mature women though. I guess it's the same for them.

3. Long arguments usually turn into yes/no shoutfests. So I keep my arguments short.

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1. Red?

2. Orange?

3. Green?

[Squinky]

1. Sometimes.
2. Occasionally.
3. For sure.

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1. Love?
2. Understanding?
3. Boobies?

[tsa]

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. Love?
2. Understanding?
3. Boobies?

1. What is love, anyway?
Does anybody love anybody anyway?
Woohoo...

2. What do you mean?

3. I like boobies.

000

1. Hate?

2. Ignorance?

3. Tits?

[Squinky]

1. The sin, not the sinner.
2. Is not a valid excuse.
3. Are best when they're tufted.

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1. War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for?
2. Fill in the blanks: I'm not a/an _______, but I _______.
3. Where do we go from here?

[tsa]

Originally Posted by Squinky

1. War! Huh! Yeah! What is it good for?
2. Fill in the blanks: I'm not a/an _______, but I _______.
3. Where do we go from here?

1. Nothing Else Matters.
2. I'm not a mature man, but I am an adult.
3. Rotterdam (or anywhere)

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1. Slug?
2. Snail?
3. Octopus?

[bulldog]

Originally Posted by tsa

1. Slug?
2. Snail?
3. Octopus?

1. no
2. no
3. only to look at

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1. Hugs?
2. Kisses?
3. Reading?

[tsa]

Originally Posted by bulldog

1. Hugs?
2. Kisses?
3. Reading?

1. I'm not much the hugging type. Only with special persons.
2. See 1.
3. I like reading and do it a lot. It's good for your intellectual development too.

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1. How much do you love your parents?
2. Have you ever judged your parents like you would an applicant for a job?
3. Why (not)?