W.T.F. meme

Closing meme

2011-11-17T06:50:00.000+02:00

I've decided to stop doing this meme at least for the time being due to a lack of interest. Thank you to those of you who did the questions, but I was unable to get the amount of participants I had hoped for so I am waving the white flag

Pregnant hitchhiker denies your friends request

2011-11-16T04:24:00.001+02:00

1) Marc over at Marc and Angel Hack Life recently shared the 30 books that he's glad he read before he turned 30. What is one book you're really glad you read?

2) What's the weirdest pregnancy craving you've heard of?

3) What's the most ridiculous reason you've ever heard for someone getting a divorce?

4) One of Tuesday's trending topics on Twitter was "What You Find In Ladies' Handbags." What are a couple things you never leave home without?

5) What's the oldest piece of clothing you have in your closet? Do you still wear it?

6) If you had your own radio show, how would you sign off or end the show? What would you say?

7) Have you ever picked up (or would you ever pick up) a hitchhiker?

8) If you sent a "friend request" on Facebook to someone you knew very well, and they denied the request, what do you do?

No questions for this week

2011-11-09T09:42:00.002+02:00

Due to a multitude of totally unexpected situations this week (including a pet emergency, family issues, earthquakes, tornadoes, and snow), I won't be posting questions this week.

I apologize for the lack of questions...

Time is changing on the ostrich farm

2011-11-04T04:49:00.000+02:00

1) With the next U.S. presidential election only a year away, are you keeping up with any ongoing political issues?

2) In "Tower Heist," which opens in movie theaters today, a billionaire cheats the staff at his apartment building out of their retirement funds, and they come up with a plot to steal the money back. If you were going to take part in a crime plot, what would you want your secret code name to be?

3) A friend of mine recently posted a "bucket list" of many various photographs she'd like to take in her lifetime (including ones of the Eiffel Tower, a dolphin, and the Great Wall of China). What would you like to take a photo of in your lifetime?

4) Would you use a public restroom that was encased in a two-way mirror structure along a city street?

5) If a person is on a diet, is it okay for that person to brag about his or her weight loss to other people?

6) If you inherited a very profitable ostrich farm, would you keep it or sell it?

7) With celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries divorcing after only 72 days of marriage, should the couple keep the wedding gifts they received or return them?

8) Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday when clocks will be turned back one hour. Do you feel like the U.S. should keep the time changes or abolish them?

My heart is a sandwich and bacon bowl

2011-11-03T00:01:00.006+02:00

1) In Gym Class Heroes' song "Stereo Hearts," the singer says his heart is a stereo. If you were to compare your heart to an inanimate object, what object would it be?

2) Thursday used to be a must see television night. Name some shows you think are “must see” TV.

3) Today (Nov. 3) is Men Make Dinner Day, which is aimed at the men who never cook, and also is National Sandwich Day. If someone was to make you a sandwich for dinner tonight, what would you want on your sandwich?

4) If you had an iPhone with its new Siri app, would you ask it random, stupid questions (like I'm dying to do) or would you just ask serious questions?

5) The New York Times has published the eulogy given by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' sister which says that Steve's last words were "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow." What would you want to be your last words, if you could pick?

6) KFC has introduced a new item to its menu -- a Cheesy Bacon Bowl, containing bacon, corn, chicken, cheese, gravy and mashed potatoes thrown together in a bowl. People seem to have mixed opinions on the appeal of KFC's bowls. Would you eat (or have you already eaten) one of these bowls?

7) Do you parallel park your vehicle or do you drive around until you find a parking spot that isn't a parallel parking space?

8) Have you ever been able to finish a Rubik’s Cube?

Writing sketch comedies and novels about impersonators

2011-11-02T22:59:00.000+02:00

1) With National Plan Your Epitaph Day being celebrated this week, what would you like to have written on your gravestone?

2) This week, some churches and dentists across the U.S. "bought back" unwanted Halloween candy, many of them sending the candy purchased overseas to deployed soldiers. What would you do with candy you were given that you didn't want?

3) What do you do with mail that comes to your home addressed to past residents (forward it, trash it, open it, line your bird's cage with it, etc.)?

4) November is National Novel Writing Month, and thousands of writers will try to start and complete an entire novel by Nov. 31. If you were to write a book this month, what would the topic be?

5) Last week Fox announced that an updated version of its 1990-94 sketch comedy show "In Living Color" will be created and will air this spring. What do you think of sketch comedy?

6) If you were on a trip to Los Angeles and took a walk down Hollywood Boulevard, would you want to have your photo taken with any of the impersonators who patrol the street? (The impersonators include people dressed up as real people like Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Lady Gaga and as fictional characters from comic books, movies/TV shows, and cartoons.)

7) Do you have nicknames for any of your neighbors which you use to describe them to other people?

8) Speaking of your neighbors... have any of your neighbors ever witnessed you doing something embarrassing (or vice versa)?

Frankenstien and Lady Gaga protest the Super Bowl half-time show

2011-10-28T07:57:00.002+03:00

1) If a movie was filming in your hometown and needed people to be extras, would you try out for a part?

2) Today (Oct. 28) is Frankenstein Day celebrating author Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley's birthday and all things Frankenstein. Who do you think is the scariest Halloween character?

3) "Occupy Together" protests, which began as "Occupy Wall Street" protests in New York City back in September, have spread to over 600 towns in the United States and have even started across the globe. Have you ever participated in a protest of any sort?

4) Did you ever egg someone's house or vehicle or toilet-paper a home as a prank on Halloween (or any other day of the year, if not on Halloween)?

5) How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

6) The fourth installment of the "Twilight" movie series ("Breaking Dawn Part I") will be released in theaters soon. Movie theaters started selling advance tickets for midnight showings months ago. Have you ever attended a midnight premiere showing of a movie?

7) How soon before Christmas is too soon to put up holiday decorations on your home or business?

8) Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on which agencies across the U.S. will provide a venue for people who want to dispose of unwanted, expired, and/or unused prescription drugs. What do you normally do with left-over medications?

9) Madonna has been announced as the half-time entertainment for the upcoming Super Bowl game, reportedly beating out Lady Gaga. Would you prefer to see Madonna or Lady Gaga (or would you rather not see either of them)?

Covering your cranky co-workers in tattoos and foil

2011-10-27T08:05:00.002+03:00

1) Christmas is less than two months away. Have you already started shopping for Christmas gifts?

2) Would you be offended if someone carved a pumpkin for Halloween in such a way so that it would resemble your face?

3) How do you feel about people who get "fandom" tattoos (i.e. tattoos of musicians, TV shows, movies, etc)?

4) It seems like Quick Response codes (a.k.a. QR codes), like the one to the right, are everywhere on products and ads these days. Do you ever actually scan them using your phone?

5) Connecticut lawmaker Rep. Tim Larson has proposed a national law saying that all Halloween trick-or-treating should be done on the last Saturday of October, regardless of what day Halloween falls on. What do you think of his idea? Should trick-or-treating be done on a specific day of the week each year or on the true holiday?

6) The head pastor of my church recently went out of town and forgot to lock his office, and when he returned, everything in his office had been covered in aluminum foil by his coworkers as a prank (that's really his office to the right). Have you ever been the butt of a prank, or pulled a prank on someone else?

7) Speaking of coworkers, today (Oct. 27) is "Cranky Co-workers Day." How would you deal with an extremely cranky co-worker who was causing you stress?

8) The movie "Anonymous," which is coming out soon in U.S. movie theaters, poses the idea that William Shakespeare did not write his own plays and poetry. If you became a professional writer, would you use your own name or create a fake pen name?

Once upon a time, the McRib howled at the moon

2011-10-26T04:48:00.000+03:00

1) The "Test your vocab" website (click here to test it out and share your results if you want) estimates the number of words in your vocabulary based on how many specific words you know the definition of. Have you ever read a dictionary to increase your vocabulary?

2) Today (Oct. 26) is "Howl at the Moon Day." How often do dogs wake you up in the middle of the night either barking or howling?

3) My fiance got roped into carving a pumpkin (mostly against his will) for his office due to his artistic ability. Have you carved (or will you be carving) a pumpkin this week for Halloween?

4) If adults went trick-or-treating, what type of candy would you want to receive the most of?

5) What do you think of the parents of celebrities (like Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina) writing tell-all memoirs about their families?

6) ABC premiered its highly promoted show "Once Upon A Time" on Sunday. If you could live in a fairy tale for 24 hours, which one would you pick?

7) Earlier this week, McDonalds announced that its McRib sandwich, a boneless barbecue pork sandwich which has a massive cult following, is back through Nov. 14. (Personally, I'm not sure why people are so crazy for it.) What about you -- are you a McRib fan?

8) What animal, besides humans, do you think would make the best world leaders?

If the world is ending, is typing in all CAPS OK?

2011-10-21T09:59:00.000+03:00

1) If you're reading this, the world has not ended as Harold Camping has predicted. After a previous failed prediction of the rapture earlier this year, Camping said the world would end on Oct. 21, 2011. If you did know when the world was ending, what is something you'd like to accomplish before its final day?

2) A judge ordered actress Lindsay Lohan to do community service at a morgue, mostly doing janitorial work including cleaning and stocking restrooms, mopping floors and washing sheets that the facility uses. What do you think would be the worst part of working in a morgue?

3) In honor of today (Oct. 21) being Reptile Awareness Day... Do snakes and/or other reptiles scare you?

4) Next Friday, "In Time" will open in theaters across the U.S. featuring a society in which time has become the currency. In its trailer, a cup of coffee costs you 4 minutes of your life. Do you think your eating/drinking habits would change if you learned how many minutes an item was shaving off your life?

5) Maxim magazine just introduced me to the website Work Poop, on which you can calculate how much of your paycheck goes down the office toilet. (Click here to test it out.) Had you ever wondered how much money you make while using the restroom at work?

6) What's something that always makes you roll your eyes?

7) Tomorrow (Oct. 22) is Cap Locks Day. Does it bother you when people type in all CAPS?

8) Tomorrow is also National Nut Day. Do you prefer crunchy or creamy peanut butter?

Exotic animals in black wedding dresses create a stink

2011-10-20T09:30:00.001+03:00

1) With today (Oct. 20) being "Shampoo Day," I'm curious... Do you actually "rinse and repeat" or just rinse without repeating?

2) The 2011 World Series kicked off Wednesday with the St. Louis Cardinals beating the Texas Rangers. If you went a baseball game today, what would you buy from the concession stands?

3) October is National Squirrel Awareness Month. Do you find squirrels to be cute animals, annoying pests, or something in between?

4) On Tuesday, tigers, lions and bears were let loose in Zanesville, Ohio, by their owner before he committed suicide, leading to a hunt in which 49 of the animals, including 18 endangered Bengal tigers, were killed. How would you react if you saw "Caution exotic animals. Stay in your vehicle" being displayed on a road sign?

5) Researchers from University College London has published the results of a study on Facebook's effect on the brain. They say the size of some parts of the brain correlate to how many friends people have on Facebook. How do you feel about the effect of today's social media on your brain?

6) The authors of that study also said that the people studied with the biggest Facebook friends list tended to have the most "real world" friends. How does the amount of your "real world" friends compare to the friends you have solely over the Internet?

7) For her Fall 2012 clothing line, Vera Wang has created a bunch of black wedding dresses. What would you think if you went to a wedding and the bride surprised everyone by wearing a fully black dress?

8) My fiance and I had to remove two dead mice from behind my couch this week. Talk about a disgusting stench. What has been the worst odor you remember smelling recently?

Losing your temper while eating hagfish at Hooters

2011-10-19T05:17:00.001+03:00

1) MTV is holding an open casting call for its show "The Real World" today at an Oklahoma City Hooters. Have you ever tried out or would you ever try out for a reality TV show?

2) When was the last time you lost your temper in public? What set you off?

3) Everyone around me is talking about getting flu shots and saying I should get one, which I refuse to get one. Do you get flu shots each year?

4) Today (Oct. 19) is Hagfish Day. Hagfish are believed to be one of the world’s ugliest living creatures. What is another animal you think is really ugly?

5) Spike TV held its annual Scream Awards last weekend giving the Harry Potter movie series its "Ultimate Scream" prize. What was the last movie that made you want to scream?

6) Today is Evaluate Your Life Day. On a scale from 1 to 10 with 10 being the best it could be and 1 being horrible, what would you rate your life at this moment?

7) Last week, the CW angered many fans of its show "The Secret Circle" and of the book series the show is based on by killing off one of the main characters only five episodes into the series. Have you ever gotten angry (or sad) over the death of a fictional character?

8) Walmart recently announced that it is bringing its layaway program back for the holiday season. Will you be placing any gifts on layaway this year (at Walmart or any other store that has layaway)?

Chocolate-covered seafood served on Sesame Street

2011-10-14T07:35:00.000+03:00

1) If a company opened a theme park aimed at adults, what would you name one of the rides?

2) Have you ever received a funny email, text message, or voicemail message that was not intended for you?

3) If you could only wear one color for the next month, what color would you choose?

4) Imagine you just moved onto Sesame Street. Which puppet would you want as your new roommate?

5) Because October is National Seafood Month, I've seen where many restaurants in my city have added special seafood dishes to their menus. What is your favorite type of seafood to eat?

6) Have you ever had a weird crush on a famous person that didn't make sense to you?

7) Today (Oct. 14) is National Chocolate Covered Insects Day. Would you ever eat chocolate-covered bugs?

8) If you had the chance to become one, would you rather be a food critic, a book critic, or a film critic?

The superheroes are getting footloose in dirty jeans

2011-10-13T08:30:00.000+03:00

1) How many days can you wear a pair of jeans before it moves from acceptable to gross?

2) If your best friend told you that he or she had been abducted by aliens last night, would you believe his or her story?

3) If you were in an accident, what superhero would you like to be rescued by?

4) If the shoes really do make the man (or woman), what do the shoes you're wearing right now (or the ones you wore last if you're barefoot) say about you?

5) If you get ten minutes to interview any celebrity of your choice, who would you like it to be?

6) I was appalled last week when my boyfriend and best friend both said they had never seen the original "Footloose" movie. Is there a movie you've never seen that people give you a hard time for not having seen?

7) With Halloween approaching... Would you spend (or have you already spent) a night in a supposedly haunted house?

8) If you had your own clothing line, what would it be called?

Would the Mad Men ever wear pink?

2011-10-12T05:03:00.002+03:00

1) You've just won the complete DVD collection of all the movies starring one actor or actress. Which actor/actress would you pick?

2) What are some of the oddest song lyrics you've ever heard?

3) Today (Oct. 12) is "International Moment of Frustration Scream Day." What is one of the most frustrating things you've had to deal with lately?

4) Mad Men, one of the most popular TV shows in the U.S., focuses on the advertising industry in the 1960's. What do you think of the advertising industry today?

5) Today is also "National Bring Teddy Bear to Work Day." Do you remember ever having a special teddy bear that meant a lot to you? If so, tell me about the bear.

6) Actor George Clooney recently told People Magazine that he doesn't use Twitter "because I will drink in the evening and I don't want anything that I could possibly write at midnight to actually end my career." What is something you've said through social media and then regretted it?

7) "Sesame Street" recently got a new puppet — at least for one night. The show introduced a new puppet character named Lily for a special that talked to children about poverty and hunger. If you could create your own puppet, what would it be named and how would it look?

8) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it seems like there are pink products everywhere. Some activists are angry at the businesses selling these pink products because they are using the cause to make a huge profit. Do you think companies are over-doing the pink products or do you feel that it's okay because it's helping raise awareness?

Who knows where my questions pop-up from...

2011-10-07T09:48:00.000+03:00

1) VH1 has re-introduced its hit show "Pop-Up Video," which gives behind-the-scenes facts for popular music videos. What musician would you be most interested in learning behind-the-scenes facts about?

2) When you go to your doctor's office, how do you spend your time in the waiting room (reading magazines or newspapers, looking at health-related brochures, checking email on your phone, etc.)?

3) Teen superstar Justin Bieber recently rented out the Staples Center to give his girlfriend Selena Gomez a private showing of the movie "Titanic." What movie would you love to have a private showing of?

4) What would the clothes on your body right now say about your personality?

5) If you stumbled across someone's personal written journal that was accidentally left in a public place, would you read any of the content?

6) After Steve Jobs' death this week, many things were said, some very insensitive (one of the worst I heard was "Cancer: There wasn't an app for that"). What has been one of the most insensitive things you've heard lately?

7) The movie "50/50" opened in U.S. theaters last week. If you found out you had cancer and was given a 50/50 chance of survival, would you tell everyone you were sick or keep it a secret so people would not treat you differently?

8) If you go on a vacation, do you buy souvenirs for people? If so, who do you make sure you get one for?

Going on a road trip and through the self checkout lane

2011-10-06T08:41:00.000+03:00

1) The Thought Catalog has posted "7 Reasons Why You Should Go On A Road Trip." If you could go on a road trip today, where would you go and who would go with you?

2) Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died this week, leaving behind a legacy of valuable technological contributions. What type of legacy do you hope to leave after you die?

3) When you’re shopping at a store that includes a self checkout system, do you use the self checkout registers or go through a traditional register being manned by a cashier?

4) What is the title of a self-help book that you'd never want to see on a store bookshelf?

5) Can there ever be too much white at a wedding?

6) If you could spend a year with any fictional character, who would you choose and why?

7) CMT is premiering a new show this weekend titled "Top Secret Recipe," on which best-selling cookbook author Todd Wilbur will attempt to duplicate many dishes from famous restaurants. What is one food item you wish you could easily duplicate at home instead of buy at a restaurant?

8) Is there anyone that sends you text messages and makes you smile instantly?

It's time to stop caring that you're so congested

2011-10-05T04:36:00.000+03:00

1) If you were a villain in a movie, what would your catch phrase be?

2) Marc and Angel Hack Life recently posted a list of "10 Things To Stop Caring About Today." What is something you care too much about that you wish you didn't?

3) On Tuesday, NBC announced that it was canceling its new show "Playboy Club," making it the first cancellation of the TV season. What show do you hope is next for cancellation?

4) Many media outlets have been asking this question a lot this week... Which Halloween costume do you think will be overdone this year?

5) If laughter really is the best medicine, what is the worst poison?

6) What do you think is the most powerful word in the English language?

7) Today (Oct. 5) is World Teacher Day. Describe the person who was your favorite teacher when you were in school.

8) This week a list of the "20 Most Congested Cities in the U.S." was released with Oklahoma City and Birmingham, Alabama, listed as the most congested. Do you suffer from seasonal allergies that often leave you congested?

Taking your biggest flaw on a long vacation

2011-09-30T00:01:00.001+03:00

1) During a job interview, if you are asked "What is your biggest flaw?" how do you answer?

2) You're about to board an airplane for a week-long vacation, and following the federal regulations on liquids, you have a quart-size plastic bag with small liquid items in your carry-on bag. What toiletries are in your plastic bag (You can fit about eight 3-ounce-or-less bottles in the bag)?

3) Have you ever searched for your house on Google Maps?

4) Opening in U.S. theaters this weekend, the movie "What's Your Number" is about a woman who hunts down her ex-lovers when she reads a magazine article warning that people who have had 20 or more relationships have missed their chance at true love. Do you think couples should tell each other how many past lovers they've had?

5) What would you want to be written on your tombstone, if you could pick what it said?

6) If you could change the ending of any existing book, movie, or TV series, which would it be and what would happen instead of the real ending?

7) What do you think about people who wear flip-flops, tank-tops, and/or shorts in the winter when it snows and is freezing outside?

8) Do you have a "comfort object" (meaning something that anytime you are upset or scared, it can always make you feel better)?

9) Would you rather live in a blissful ignorance or in a pain-filled reality?

Trapping a bunch of snakes on hidden camera

2011-09-29T00:01:00.000+03:00

1) How did your education prepared you for your current career? Do you wish you had taken a different path academically?

2) If you could pick the two major candidates for the next presidential race (politicians, celebrities, people you personally know, etc.), who would we see running?

3) Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

4) What is one simple indulgence you could never live without?

5) If you were trapped in a pit full of snakes, and you could call one person to save you, who would that be?

6) Joy Engel at HowAboutWe.com recently wrote about the eight worst things ever said to her on a date (read it here). She includes "I really like Nickelback" and "Star Wars is overrated" on the list. What's the worst thing someone's ever said to you on a date?

7) Should a marriage license have a renewal date or expiration date, like a driver’s license?

8) Where would you like to place a hidden camera?

It's my birthday & I'll ask stupid questions if I want to

2011-09-28T00:01:00.002+03:00

1) Today (Sept. 28) is National Ask A Stupid Question Day. What is the stupidest question you've been asked lately? (Feel free to include one of my meme questions if you so choose. I can handle it.)

2) When someone says "We need to talk" to you, what is usually the first thing that runs through your mind?

3) If someone rearranged your living room, what is the first thing you would look for?

4) With my birthday this week, I received many emails from various companies offering me free food or other free little gifts. (Click here if you want a list of some freebies you can get.) What's something you'd love to get free for your birthday?

5) You have a minor car wreck and are not injured, but a lawyer says you can sue because it was the other person's fault. Do you sue?

6) A cracked.com writer recently wrote an article listing "5 ways you know it's time to get married." What advice would you give someone wondering if he/she was ready to get married?

7) Now that it is officially autumn, what is your favorite color of fall leaf?

8) Do you remember ever raking up leaves and jumping into a pile of them?

9) In general, do you find yourself more attracted to people with similar or different interests, life experiences, political beliefs, and religious backgrounds?

10) What works best for you on a sad day?

Stealing hotel items after traveling into the future

2011-09-23T07:57:00.002+03:00

1) Cell phones owned by actresses Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis were recently hacked, and photos contained on them were leaked to the public. What would you be most afraid of if your phone ever got hacked?

2) Autumn begins today (Sept. 23). In one word, describe how autumn makes you feel.

3) When you stay in a hotel, do you steal the towels, slippers, soap, shampoo, and/or anything else in the room?

4) The vending machines at my office have started dispensing gold dollar coins instead of just giving you back a dollar bill or quarters. This has annoyed some people. How do you feel about receiving the dollar coins opposed to dollar bills?

5) Listeria-tainted cantaloupes were shipped to at least 22 states in the U.S. and led to an outbreak that has killed at least eight people. Has this stopped you from consuming cantaloupe?

6) A pair of the ruby slippers worn on-screen by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" will be auctioned off on Dec. 16. What is a piece of movie history that you'd love to own?

7) I recently overheard a grocery store cashier ask a kid, "What is your favorite monster?" The boy answered "Spiderman." With Halloween approaching, I want to know what your favorite monster is (and I mean a "real" monster, not a superhero like Spiderman).

8) European researchers said they clocked a subatomic particle going faster than the speed of light, which contradicts Einstein's theory of relativity. This led my coworkers to partake in a conversation about it meaning that one day time travel may one day be possible. If you could travel through time, what time period would you go to and why?

Dear diary, I named an elephant today...

2011-09-22T07:16:00.000+03:00

1) Next week is my 30th birthday, but I'm boycotting it because I am not ready to leave my 20's behind. What has been the toughest birthday for you so far?

2) In general, what is your favorite ride at an amusement park?

3) Recently the Oklahoma City Zoo held a contest to name its newest elephant baby. With today (Sept. 22) being Elephant Appreciation Day, what would you name an elephant if you could name one?

4) On Sept. 22, 1920, the Band-Aid was invented. What is something you wish you could cover up with a Band-Aid?

5) Other than gasoline, what do you frequently purchase at a gas station?

6) If you had to eat only three different foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?

7) Today (Sept. 22) is Dear Diary Day. Finish this sentence: "Dear Diary, I wish I knew ..."

8) Would you rather have children and make a decent salary or have no kids and make a great salary?

Avoiding foods while filling out paperwork on the day of peace

2011-09-21T06:22:00.001+03:00

1) Thought Catalog has posted a list of "20 Foods To Avoid On A Date." What is a food you avoid when you're eating with other people?

2) My future husband recently checked the "married" box on official paperwork by accident instead of "single." Have you ever made a funny accident on official paperwork?

3) The October issue of "Redbook" magazine says 66 percent of its readers like the idea of male engagement rings. How do you feel about engagement rings for men?

4) Today (Sept. 21) is the International Day of Peace. If you were the leader of a country, how would you promote peace among its residents?

5) Where (or when) do you feel the most peaceful?

6) Today is World Gratitude Day.What are three things you're grateful NOT to have in your life?

7) How many pillows are too many pillows on a bed?

8) If your bank accidentally deposited an extra $500 to your account, would you alert them to the error or keep the money?

Googling guinea pig clothing as the toys take over

2011-09-17T02:55:00.000+03:00

1) On Twitter, I saw someone say they Googled "Google" the other day. That sounds like a really stupid Google search to me. What was the last thing you Googled?

2) What is something you should never say to a woman on her birthday?

3) While walking through PetSmart this week, I noticed clothing for guinea pigs. What is the most ridiculous thing you've seen recently in a store?

4) One of the Food Network's popular shows is titled "Chopped." Chefs have to create meals from a basket of mystery items. If you were a contestant and got a basket with chicken breasts, Fruit Loops cereal, cheddar cheese, and vodka, what type of dish would you try to create?

5) If your favorite pair of shoes suddenly could talk, would you still wear them?

6) The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for induction this year (Dollhouse, Dungeons & Dragons, Hot Wheels, Jenga, Pogo Stick, Puppet, R/C Vehicles, Rubik’s Cube, Simon, Star Wars Action Figures, Transformers, and Twister). Only two will make it into the hall of fame. Which two would you induct?

7) Speaking of toys, today (Sept. 16) is National Play Doh Day. Is there any toy from when you were a kid that you miss getting to play with?

8) Last toy question, I promise... Due to the federal government’s ban on the incandescent light bulb, Hasbro's Easy Bake Oven had to be remodeled. Did you ever eat food cooked in an Easy Bake Oven?

Dipping your company gift in the fair's chocolate fountain

2011-09-16T07:32:00.000+03:00

1) I recently received a gift from my employer for making it through five years of employment. It was a stupid pin and keychain. What would you want your employer to give you for a five-year gift?

2) The fall season of television is starting. What show are you excited to have return or what new show are you excited to make its first premiere?

3) One of my favorite restaurants recently added a chocolate fountain. What would be your favorite thing to dip into the chocolate?

4) I've bought more things on eBay in the last couple months than ever before. What is the last thing you bought over the internet?

5) If you come across a homeless person on a street, do you give him or her money?

6) If you knew you were about to die and had the opportunity to write your own obituary, what is something you'd want to make sure is included?

7) State fair season is in full swing across the U.S. What is your favorite thing to do at a fair?

8) By some weird twist of fate, you wake up as another person one morning and must carry on with his or her life. What do you miss most about the person you were before?

Swapping lives with an annoying pitchman on Donut Day

2011-09-14T23:43:00.000+03:00

1) On a airplane, would you prefer to sit in an aisle seat or a window seat? Why?

2) Today (Sept. 14) is National Cream-filled Donut Day. What is your favorite type of donut?

3) What are the four most important things children should learn in school?

4) On Tuesday, The CW premiered its new TV show "Ringer" and ABC Family has its new show "The Lying Game." Both shows are about identical twins who switch places. If you had a twin, would you ever swap lives with him/her?

5) Yesterday (Sept. 13) was Fortune Cookie Day. If you could write your own fortune cookie, would would it say?

6) Who is the most annoying product pitchman (or pitchwoman) on TV?

7) A new study says over 40 percent of people suffering from symptoms of depression won't discuss it with their doctors due to fear of being put on antidepressants. Do you tell your doctor about all your health problems?

8) One of my boyfriend's friends randomly had a child come up to her in a store and ask her where she buys her underwear. What is the weirdest question you've been asked by a child?

Dogs on surf boards join a Facebook status chain

2011-09-07T21:38:00.000+03:00

1) Last week women on Facebook started another one of those supposed "raise breast cancer awareness" status chains which end up just confusing men. This one had me saying "I'm 14 weeks and craving Skittles." Instantly people started asking me if I was pregnant. This has angered some people (including a blogger who posted a rant about it because she says that "pretending you're pregnant isn't cute"). What do you think of status chains like this?

2) Do you think people should be able to buy music and share it with everyone he or she wants or should everyone have to purchase the songs themselves?

3) How often do you (or your significant other) vacuum your house?

4) Monday was National Cheese Pizza Day. What toppings do you like on your pizza?

5) The Thought Catalog has posted a list of great songs to cry to. What is a song that can easily bring you to tears?

6) Beanie babies were a big craze in the 1990s. What is a toy that you collect or used to collect?

7) Buddy, a 14-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, will be the first animal inducted into the Surf Dog Hall of Fame. Do you enjoy seeing animals do crazy stunts?

8) September is Fall Hat Month. Do you like to wear hats? If so, what type of hats are your favorites?

Sorry

2011-09-02T07:49:00.001+03:00

I'm very sorry for the lack of questions for Thursday and Friday this week. Things came up. I'll be back next week.

Be sure to load your dishwasher before going to Heaven

2011-09-01T07:51:00.000+03:00

1) September, a.k.a. National Coupon Month, begins tomorrow. Do you ever use coupons when you go shopping?

2) What topics do you usually think about on your drive home from work?

3) According to the calendar on my wall, it's still June because I never changed it to July or to August. Do you still use traditional calendars (or daily planners) or have you digitized your life into some sort of digital-based calendar?

4) What do you hope is in your "welcome basket" when you get to Heaven (assuming you'll be going to Heaven *** insert evil laugh ***)?

5) Today (Aug. 31) is National Trail Mix Day. If you were to create your own type of trail mix, what would be included in it?

6) Today is also Eat Outside Day. Do you enjoy going on outdoor picnics?

7) Do you have a specific way to load your dishwasher? If so, if someone else loads it for you and does it a different way, do you get upset?

8) If there were four specific words written on your heart, what would they say?

9) If you could add an 11th Commandment, what would it be?

10) Which of your five senses normally evokes the strongest memories in you?

Burger King's mascot and the mankini just aren't normal

2011-08-27T07:32:00.000+03:00

1) The 12th edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, published this month, has 400 new entries including the words sexting, cyberbullying, jeggings, and mankini. If you could create your own word to add to the dictionary, what would it be and what would its definition be?

2) Summer's Eve, the company that sells feminine cleansing products, has a new advertising campaign that promotes the vagina as all-powerful, the cradle of life, the center of civilization, and the thing men battle over. "Hail to the V," the company says. What is your reaction to this ad campaign?

3) Burger King announced last week that it was retiring its mascot who peeped into windows and popped up next to people in bed in commercials. Some people found the king creepy. What did you think?

4) The people in the Burger King commercials were happy when the king showed up with breakfast. How would you react to him showing up at your house?

5) Actor Jim Carrey posted a video love letter to actress Emma Stone on his blog this week. If you were to post a love letter to a celebrity (whether it's serious or a joke), who would you write it to?

6) Jim Carrey is 49, and Emma Stone is only 23. How big can an age difference between a couple be before it becomes too creepy?

7) Hurricane Irene is wreaking havoc on the East coast. How would you feel if a hurricane shared the same name as you?

8) What is your definition of "normal?" (I will let you choose what type of "normal" you post about.)

9) An Associated Press movie critic has listed her five favorite high school comedy movies -- "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "Rushmore," "Sixteen Candles," "Election," and "Heathers." What is your favorite movie about life in high school?

10) This weekend the comedy "Our Idiot Brother" opens in movie theaters across the United States. Have you ever had to help a relative out of an idiotic situation?

Determining the health benefits of eating banana splits and using spell check

2011-08-26T07:53:00.000+03:00

1) Does hearing about the health benefits of food products ever discourage you from eating those products (like hearing about the fiber content in cereal or probiotics in yogurt)?

2) If you were fired from a job for no good reason and could do anything on your way out without the possibility of any future retribution, what might you do to get a little revenge?

3) You're at a job interview and the person interviewing you is extremely physically attractive. Do your raging hormones effect how well you carry yourself during the remainder of your interview?

4) We all know we're supposed to follow a healthy diet, but hardly anyone actually follows the food guidelines put out by the government. If you were to draw a food pyramid of your actual eating, what would be your major "food groups?"

5) There is a current TV advertising campaign in which the Windows company sets up a computer store in a person's house and surprises him or her. (Watch a commercial here.) What would you love to have secretly built in your home while you were out?

6) What kind of people do you typically try to avoid?

7) A friend just shared a link to a webpage full of misspellings from Facebook statuses and the obnoxious responses to them (click here for a laugh). What is a word you often have trouble spelling without the help of spell-check?

8) Today (August 25) is National Banana Split Day. What toppings do you want on your celebratory banana split?

9) What is the worst thing to say to someone who just got dumped by their significant other?

10) You are walking by a pay phone in public and it starts ringing. Do you answer it or keep on walking?

A black cat crosses the path of a feather-clad Betty White

2011-08-25T04:16:00.000+03:00

1) (Since Bud keeps saying I need a sexier opening question ...) You decide to change doctors, and your new doctor turns out to be one of the sexiest people you've ever met. Does his/her extreme attractiveness make you feel awkward when you talk about very personal, intimate health details?

2) Today (August 24) is International Strange Music Day. What is a type of music or a specific song some people would consider strange but you really love?

3) If someone mailed you a care package, what items would you hope were included?

4) Are you ever concerned when a black cat walks in front of your car?

5) UCLA student Kjerstin Gruys has vowed to go an entire year without looking into a mirror, including six months leading up to her wedding. Do you think you could go even a month without looking in a mirror?

6) Fashion-forward people seem to be flocking to feathers lately to accent their outfits. Feathers are being used in jewelry, being braided into hair, and designed right into dresses. Will feathers be weaved into your wardrobe?

7) What are your thoughts on arranged marriages?

8) According to a Reuters/Ipsos study released last week, "Golden Girls" actress Betty White is the most popular and most trusted celebrity in America. What celebrity would you consider to be the most trustworthy?

9) On the other hand, who do you feel is the least trustworthy celebrity?

10) (Question courtesy of an old episode of the TV show "Scrubs") If you or your significant other were pregnant and if there was a test to see if your future baby would turn out gay, would you have the test done out of curiosity?

Shooting marshmallows while living in a zoo

2011-08-20T06:11:00.000+03:00

Just a quick note: I want to thank my boyfriend for helping me write some of these questions. After a crappy day, I really needed help with questions ...

1) If you were forced to live for a year in a shopping mall, a museum, or a zoo, which would you choose and why?

2) If there was a male version of Victoria's Secret, what would you think it should be called?

3) My boyfriend says he wants Weezer's song "Death and Destruction" played at our wedding. What would be a song you'd never expect to hear played at a wedding?

4) If your brain worked like a cell phone and could have applications, what three apps would you most want to be able to run inside your head?

5) You're feeling the desire to act like a kid again and you've been challenged to a "gun" fight. Which do you choose -- a water gun, a Nerf ball gun, or a gun that shoots marshmallows?

6) What is your opinion of pet cemeteries?

7) I woke up to discover that my new puppy had climbed into my laundry basket full of clean clothes and pooped. Talk about a crappy way to start your day. What is a sure-fire way to start your day off wrong?

8) How much money would a company have to offer you for you to agree to cover your personal car in an advertisement?

9) If you suddenly found yourself living in a country (like North Korea) that is hated by pretty much the rest of the world, would you try to move or stay where you are and hope things get better?

10) If you could choose between being invisible or being able to fly, which of these two superpowers would you choose?

Cleaning up stains and contemplating life

2011-08-19T08:09:00.000+03:00

1) A man has gained national attention after he climbed onto a Tulsa, Oklahoma, communications and stayed up there for more than six days as authorities tried to coax him down. (Click here if you're interested in reading the story.) If you wanted to go somewhere to contemplate the meaning of life, where would you go?

2) If you (or your spouse/significant other) lost your job today, how long could you survive living off your savings?

3) What do you wish someone could invent a pill for?

4) You spill something on your white shirt at lunch. What do you do about it -- do you find another shirt change into, find a jacket to cover up with, use a Shout wipe or a Tide/Clorox pen to clean it, or ignore the obvious spot and keep wearing the shirt?

5) How do you feel about TV shows and movies that random musical numbers in them?

6) Do you have a "lucky" article of clothing or some other good luck charm?

7) Today (August 18) is Bad Poetry Day. If your significant other wrote you a poem that was absolutely horrible, would you be honest about how bad it is or just go ahead and shower him/her with praise for the work put into writing it?

8) If you had to describe your personality only by saying the name of a color, what color would you be?

9) You're invited to a wedding and find out the couple has chosen to do a potluck reception instead of having it catered. How would you feel about having to bring food to the wedding instead of being feed for free?

10) Do you read critics' reviews of movies before you go watch them?

Elvis lives on and SpongeBob shows his underpants

2011-08-18T04:55:00.000+03:00

1) Last week a contractor claimed the head coach for the Oklahoma State University football team fired him because he showed up to work wearing a rival's t-shirt (the University of Oklahoma). Are there any sports teams that you strongly oppose just because they're rivals of your favorite teams?

2) Speaking of sports, have you ever taken part in a fantasy sports league?

3) According to a recent University of North Carolina study, there are now five fast-food restaurants for every supermarket in the U.S. How often do you eat fast-food as opposed to eating food purchased at a grocery store?

4) The Food Network kicked off its second season of its show "The Great Food Truck Race" over the weekend. Do you ever eat food from a food truck?

5) Some places have laws against the sale of liquor on election days. How do you feel about the sale of liquor on the days when people are casting votes in elections?

6) Today (Aug. 17) is National Thrift Shop Day. What is something you got second-hand that turned out to be very useful to you?

7) Have you ever poured salt on a slug and watched its body disintegrate as it loses its internal liquid?

8) Target has been advertising a SpongeBob SquarePants backpack on which he was wearing only tighty-whities underwear. That seemed weird to everyone I talked to, and no one really wanted to know what type of underwear he wore. Do you ever wonder what type of underwear the people around you are wearing?

9) Would you rather sleep for three straight days or stay awake for three days?

10) Yesterday was the 34th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. With all the supposed Elvis sightings over the years, do you believe he really died on August 16, 1977, or do you think his death was faked and he lived at least for a while after that day? Or maybe you think he is still alive today?

Bert & Ernie may be left-handed but they're not gay

2011-08-13T08:02:00.000+03:00

1) Today (Aug. 12) is National Middle Child's Day. What is your placement in your family's birth order?

2) Tomorrow (Aug. 13) is International Left-handers' Day. Are you right-handed, left-handed or ambidextrous?

3) Are there any weird combinations of food that you love to consume -- like a hamburger made with a sliced doughnut instead of a bun (or something a little less odd than that)?

4) After a petition for Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie to get married grew to more than 5,000 signatures, Sesame Street has come out and said Bert and Ernie aren't gay and won't be getting married. Have you ever wanted two fictional characters of the same sex to become lovers?

5) What is a common misconception people have about you?

6) Tomorrow (Aug. 13) is National Garage Sale Day. Have you ever seen anything weird for sale at a garage/yard/rummage sale?

7) Do you have any extreme hobbies (sky diving, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, etc.)?

8) Today is National Kool-Aid Day. Do you like to drink Kool-Aid or another child-oriented drink?

9) Korean researchers have supposedly determined that the lower the ratio between the length of a man's index finger and his ring finger, the larger his penis may be. (Read the article here if you so choose.) Would you ever be a participant in a study determining such intimate details about the human body?

10) Tomorrow there will be a full moon. Do you believe the superstition that weird things happen on the night of the full moon?

Playing in the sand and tattooing your body

2011-08-12T06:45:00.000+03:00

1) My coworker who sits at the next desk often texts me during work to communicate with me without anyone else knowing what she's saying. Do you ever text someone who is in the same room as you?

2) How do you feel about people naming their pets with people names (like Maddox, Luke, and Sarah) instead of more pet-type names (like Paws, Spot, Boots, etc.)?

3) Do you have a "junk" drawer in your home? What types of items are stuffed in there? (Feel free to share a photo of the contents if you want.)

4) Would you ever buy a neon pink car?

5) If you could come up with a slogan for the welcome sign that welcomes visitors to your city, what would the slogan be?

6) What's the most exciting thing about your life right now?

7) Today (Aug. 11) is “National Play in the Sand Day.” If you were at a beach right now building a sandcastle, what would it look like?

8) If a company offered to pay you $100,000 to get an advertisement for its product tattooed on your body, would you do it?

9) You're a kid again at a party with a pinata. What type of candy do you hope pops out of the pinata after you hit it?

10) If someone wanted to win your heart, what would he/she need to do?

Leaving a legacy of pet costumes and painted canvases

2011-08-11T02:15:00.000+03:00

1) What would be the worst thing to find inside a bucket placed on your front porch?

2) August is "What Will Be Your Legacy Month." What legacy do you hope to leave behind?

3) If inanimate objects came alive when no one is looking, what object would you be most interested in trying to catch walking around in secret?

4) I will be getting married next year. What should my friends and I do for a bachelorette party?

5) Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs, head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting an underage follower he took as a bride. How do you feel about his sentence?

6) Do you stick to the "best if used by" expiration dates on products?

7) Today (Aug. 10) is Spoil Your Dog Day. Does it ever bother you when people dress their pets up in crazy outfits?

8) Speaking of pets, what is your opinion of people who create separate Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. pages for their pets or children?

9) Your electricity goes out for 24 hours. What do you do to pass the time until the power comes back?

10) If you were given a canvas, a paintbrush and paint right now, what would you paint?

Somewhere a duck is watching you reward yourself

2011-08-06T06:27:00.000+03:00

1) A magazine, newspaper, or website just offered to give you your own advice column. In what area of life do you advise people, and what is your column called?

2) If your favorite celebrity endorses a product, are you more likely to buy whatever it is?

3) In what way do you reward yourself for your accomplishments?

4) If you could only pick two of the following attributes to have -- being intelligent, good looking, or emotionally stable -- which two would you pick?

5) On ABC Family's show "State of Georgia," a man is seen sliding down a department store's escalator while wearing lingerie. What is the weirdest thing you've seen in a store?

6) If you owned an airplane that can do skywriting, what message would it write across the sky today?

7) What is one of your favorite lines from a recent movie?

8) Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is watching you because of something you once did to a duck. Are you ever afraid that you're being watched?

9) What are some things people should never do in public?

10) What is something you've never seen in a vending machine that you wish you could buy out of one?

Drawing eyebrows with a Sharpie and other crazy things

2011-08-05T04:02:00.000+03:00

1) Daily deal websites (like Groupon, LivingSocial, Seize the Deal, and even the pet-oriented DoggyLoot) are all the rage right now. Have you bought anything from any of those deal websites?

2) A former classmate of mine posted a Facebook status recently saying that she finally got her first "real world" job, to which I welcomed her to the hell of adulthood. She responded by saying, "Hell is being an adult and still having a part-time job at Old Navy!" How would you describe hell on earth?

3) Many people are doing their back-to-school shopping for their children or themselves right now. Did you have a favorite character/theme for your school supplies when you were in school? Or, do you like to have unique supplies (like the high heel shoe-shaped tape dispenser on my office desk) for your office/home today?

4) Speaking of office supplies, some people love using Sharpie markers to draw in eyebrows. What is your favorite use for a Sharpie?

5) Who is a celebrity you'd love to sit down and have a conversation with?

6) I recently discovered a list of 100 "crazy" things you should do before you die. (Click here to read.) What is something you think everyone should do before they die?

7) What is the worst job in the world?

8) What television show's filming would you love to be in the audience watching?

9) Some people are annoyed when other people talk on cell phones while in line at a store. I discovered something even more annoying -- someone ahead of me paying for a case of beer with all pennies. When you've been behind someone in the checkout lane at a store, what is the most annoying thing a person has done?

10) I don't know if they really exist or not, but I heard a TV show talking about memory foam toilet seats. Do you think a toilet seat made from memory foam that shapes to your specific bottom sounds like a good idea?

Rating your life and covering your toilet paper

2011-08-04T02:14:00.000+03:00

1) Veterinarians always say people should not feed their leftover food to their pets, but one of my dogs has eaten people food for his entire 16 years of life and has no health issues. Do you feel it's okay to feed people food to pets or should you always follow the vet's instructions?

2) Have you ever become addicted to a game (of any sort)? If so, what was it?

3) This week is World Breastfeeding Week. Should women be able to breastfeed in public places (assuming their covered up)?

4) It is National Clown Week. Because of my ex-husband, clowns freak me out. Have clowns ever scared you?

5) If you became a spy and could pick anyone (living or dead, real or fictional) as your partner, who would it be?

6) Last week my boyfriend told me this, "I get life philosophy from pop culture." Where do you (or did you) get the majority of your life philosophy?

7) My local newspaper did a story over the weekend about stories taxi cab drivers hear while driving passengers. It was a "taxi cab confessions" type story. Have you ever had a deep conversation with a cab driver?

8) Cottonelle has introduced a toilet paper cover. (Watch a TV commercial here.) Do you think toilet paper should be hidden or is it okay for people to see it "naked" in your bathroom?

9) The Food Network's show "Meat & Potatoes" is rated "M" for "Meat." Many movies are rated "PG" for "Parental Guidance." Some video games are rated "E" for "Everyone." What is your life rated?

10) What was a quick decision you once made that changed your life?

Walking into a Febreze-scented '90s sitcom

2011-07-30T06:17:00.000+03:00

1) Be totally honest... Could money buy you happiness (even if it's only for a little while)?

2) Today (July 29) is "National Lasagna Day." What is your pasta dish of choice? If you like lasagna, are you a traditional lasagna type of person or are you into the vegetarian kind with eggplant instead of noodles?

3) How do you feel about people who get permanent makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow, etc. tattooed on the face so the person never has to actually put on makeup again)?

4) The Nickelodeon company has reintroduced its hit teen sitcoms from the '90s (like "All That," "Kenan & Kel," "Clarissa Explains It All," and "Doug") on its TeenNick channel and has broke ratings records doing it. It has also sent the Twitter trending topics into a TeenNick frenzy. Is it too soon to be bringing back the '90s?

5) Some women go totally insane for men in uniforms and vice versa. How do you feel about people in uniform?

6) When you go to a movie theater, what food/drink items do you get from the concession stand?

7) My entire refrigerator/freezer is covered in magnets. What kind of magnets are on yours?

8) A recent report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest says Cheesecake Factory's Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake contains 1,540 calories and 59 grams of saturated fat, but Saturday (July 30) is "National Cheesecake Day." Are the calories and fat grams worth the tastiness of cheesecake?

9) Febreze has started a new ad campaign in which they blindfold people and take them into a dirty disgusting room which has been sprayed down with Febreze. When the blindfolds come off, the people are shocked at their surroundings. (Watch a commercial here.) Would you be mad if you signed up to star in a commercial only to find yourself sitting in a room of complete filth?

10) Do you think hair shampoo and conditioner bottles really need to have directions?

Smurfs wearing ripped jeans

2011-07-29T06:54:00.000+03:00

1) One of my favorite TV shows recently changed the actors who played two characters. Have you ever been bothered by a TV show or movie series changing actors who play a character you love?

2) Who do you feel is the most influential person of your generation in terms of music?

3) A coworker recently shared a link to a blog listing the "five things you should know before dating a journalist." As a journalist, I can honestly say the writer was spot-on. What are some things people should know before spending time with you?

4) What is your opinion of denim jeans that are sold with pre-made rips and fading?

5) The United States Postal Service has announced a proposal to close many of its rural post offices. Are you someone who still goes to a post office? Would it upset you if your post office closed?

6) What is something you often do without realizing that you're doing it?

7) Go to Urban Dictionary (click here), type in your first name, and paste one or two of your favorite definitions. The funnier the better.

8) The "Smurfs" movie hits U.S. theaters tomorrow, and I want to know ... if you were a Smurf, what would your name be?

9) With temperatures running above 100 degrees every day in my area, this topic has come up several times for me lately. Would you consider getting Botox injections to your armpits to decrease sweating?

10) I spent a couple hours Wednesday night hiccuping. What is your remedy to cure the hiccups? Everyone always has a different solution and none of them work for me.

Ehh, what's up with you?

2011-07-28T04:23:00.000+03:00

1) CBS debuted a show titled "Same Name" over the weekend which has famous people (including David Hasselhoff, Kathy Griffin, and Reggie Bush) switch places with everyday people with the same name. Do you share the same name with some famous person?

2) If you do have (or theoretically if you did have) the same name as a celebrity, would you trade places with the celebrity for a while for a television show?

3) Today (July 27) is Bugs Bunny's 71st birthday. What should he do to celebrate his birthday?

4) What has been your favorite movie so far this year?

5) If you were a tour guide for your city, what three places would you take visitors to see?

6) How often do you screen your phone calls?

7) 27-year-old Amy Winehouse died over the weekend. Were you a fan of hers, or were you like me and barely knew anything about her until after she died?

8) Who is another celebrity you feel died too young?

9) If you had the power to decide people's fates, would you consider it a blessing or a curse and why?

10) Wanting to go to a taxidermist to get your dead dog/cat stuffed -- normal or creepy?

A crime-fighting dog and talking cat

2011-07-23T04:25:00.000+03:00

1) The Comic-Con International convention started Thursday in San Diego, featuring representatives from a variety of pop culture (sci-fi, horror, superhero comics, anime, etc.). Have you ever attended a convention (of any sort)? If so, what was it for?

2) When you go to a movie theater with another person, which arm rest do you claim? The left or the right or do you need control of both of them?

3) Recently a 10-pound chihuahua named Paco helped foil an armed store robbery in Altadena, California, (watch the surveillance video here). What breed of dog are you most scared of?

4) When telemarketers call you, do they mispronounce your last name?

5) The NBA and NFL lockout situations have been the talk of my office for weeks. Have you been following the lockout news? Are you concerned about how the negotiations will turn out?

6) Sunday (July 24) is National Drive-Thru Day. What are your favorite restaurants to go through the drive-thru at? Are there any restaurants you wish had drive-thrus that don't?

7) In the book "It's Kind of a Funny Story" and the movie based on the book, the main character draws maps of people's brains. If a map was drawn of your brain, would would your map look like? Would it be like a city with well organized streets and big highways or would it be a rural area? Would there be rivers or mountains or parks?

8) What would you do if a talking cat showed up at your front door?

9) A recent study showed that the baby boomer generation (ages 47-65) does not think that they're "old." What age do you consider "old?"

10) If you could go back and change something about your teenage years, what would it be?

Alligators eating junk food in the tub

2011-07-22T08:29:00.000+03:00

1) When someone you know (or celebrities) get married, do you ever make bets on how long the marriage will last? It can be a real bet or just an unspoken thought to yourself.

2) If you bought or were given a boat, what would you name it?

3) If you got a paint-by-number kit and made your own masterpiece would you claim it as your own work or admit it was a paint-by-number piece of artwork?

4) Today (July 21) is "National Junk Food Day." What is your favorite junk food snack?

5) I recently saw a late night TV commercial advertising pocket-size travel catheters. I found it quite disturbing and disgusting to see it in the middle of my late night TV watching. What commercial bothers you greatly?

6) It seems like almost every movie anymore is available in 3-D. How do you feel about watching 3-D movies? Do you watch movies in 3-D when it's possible?

7) I just went two weeks without a day off from work. Do you work too much? How many days have you worked in a row without a day off?

8) In Arkansas, it is illegal to keep alligators in bathtubs. What's the oddest law you ever heard of?

9) If you owned a retail store, what would you do to discourage people from stealing from you?

10) When someone you know is either getting married or having a baby and has created a store registry, do you buy them a gift straight off their registry, buy a gift card, or just go wild with your own gift ideas?

Eating ramen noodles and Starbursts while in witness protection

2011-07-21T03:02:00.000+03:00

1) If you had to go into the witness protection program and were given the chance to chose your new name, what would you pick for your name?

2) In many books there are random blank pages, sometimes right after the credits page or between chapters. Sometimes the pages say "This page is intentionally left blank." Why do you think they feel the need to say that, and is it really "blank" if that is printed on it?

3) The makers of Starburst candies has based its current ad campaign around the idea of contradictions (They're solid but juicy like a liquid). In what way or ways is your life a contradiction?

4) July 20 is "Ugly Truck Day." Who seriously comes up with these things? What is the ugliest type of vehicle?

5) People who drive pickup trucks and own dogs often drive around with their dogs roaming around loose in the bed of the truck. Do you think this practice is okay or is it wrong in a PETA type of way?

6) Borders announced this week that it will close the rest of its 399 stores after a bankruptcy earlier this year and closing many stores already. With the invention of electronic book readers and e-books, do you think the print book industry is totally dying or do you think there will always be people who prefer to read books on paper?

7) Have you ever thought you saw the face of the Virgin Mary or Jesus or some other religious figure in an inanimate object?

8) I heard a local radio talk show discuss ramen noodles in depth last week. A woman called in saying she made spaghetti with ramen noodles, tomato soup, and Italian seasoning. Do you have any good (or just interesting) recipes that use ramen noodles?

9) What do you think is the most repulsive form of music?

10) When I was a kid and all my classmates were at summer camps, I was always stuck at home because my parents couldn't afford to send me off to camp. Were you one of the lucky kids who got to go to a summer camp of some sort?

Harry Potter ends while the media ignores other important topics

2011-07-16T09:49:00.000+03:00

1) Who has the capacity to make you angrier than anyone else in your life, and what in particular does he or she do to make you so angry?

2) If you could mix three animals together, which ones would you choose to make the ultimate animal?

3) What is the last thing you regret buying?

4) The final "Harry Potter" movie opened in theaters across the United States today. Did you attend a midnight showing overnight or do you plan to see the movie in a theater at some point in the future?

5) Some people have made the "Harry Potter" series a large part of their lives and are now depressed that the series is coming to its end. What is your take on the "Harry Potter" phenomenon overall? Are you a fan or do you not even care about the series at all?

6) What topic does not receive as much mainstream media coverage as it should?

7) Did you ever keep a journal? What types of things did you write in your journal? Was it just written words or did you make drawings in it?

8) What non-banking related card in your wallet/purse is the most valuable to you (library card, store loyalty card, business card, etc.)?

9) Does your full name make any interesting anagrams (an anagram is a word, phrase, or sentence formed from another by rearranging its letters in case you didn't know)? You can use this link if you need help: http://wordsmith.org/anagram.

10) Do you remember any of your recent dreams? Tell me about one (the weirder the better)

Your life in thought bubbles

2011-07-15T07:36:00.000+03:00

1) If a fairy waved a magic wand and gave you the house of your dreams, where would it be and what features would it have?

2) If you woke up as a member of the opposite gender, what would be the first thing you'd do?

3) Today (July 14) is National Nude Day. Will you celebrate by sleeping in the nude or do you sleep wearing some sort of garments?

4) How would your life change if all your thoughts were displayed in thought bubbles above your head like in comics?

5) If a new medicine were developed that would cure HIV/AIDS, but cause a fatal reaction in one percent of those who took it, would you want it to be released to the public?

6) What would you do if you made some type of a mistake and somebody died as a result of your mistake?

7) If you were a geometric shape what would you like to be?

8) What is something you would never do as a guest in someone else's house?

9) How do you feel about women using their bras as pockets to hold money or keys or cell phones or other things?

10) What’s a belief that you hold with which many people disagree?

Horrible bosses, voodoo dolls, and pregnancy bellies. Oh my!

2011-07-14T09:07:00.000+03:00

1) We all have inner demons of some sort. Would you love to read your inner demon's very personal diary?

2) The movie "Horrible Bosses" opened across the U.S. last week. The movie follows friends who plan to kill their horrible bosses. If your boss appeared in a movie, what kind of character would he or she play?

3) I clicked on a random online quote generator the other day, and it said: "Cake is actually God in disguise, you know." What would you say is God (or Satan, if you're feeling wacky) in disguise?

4) If you moved to Sesame Street, who would you want as your neighbor? Why?

5) What is a song that you secretly like but won't normally admit to liking and will only sing/dance to in private?

6) Even the most lazy slackers are anal-retentive about something. What are you anal-retentive about?

7) My mom's always griping about how nothing in her home matches. Do you prefer to have the items in your house (furniture, appliances, dishes, etc.) match or do you like to mix-match?

8) People who visit my home often comment on the fact that I have a voodoo kit on my living room's bookshelf. Assuming it would actually work... if you could use a voodoo doll to hurt anyone you chose, would you?

9) If you could win an award for something you do or have done in the past, what kind of award would you win?

10) My sister-in-law is eight months pregnant and mailed me a thank you card for a baby gift. The card included a photo of her and her naked, exposed pregnant belly. It creeped me out. Does it bother you to see someone's naked pregnancy belly exposed?

Deep-fried randomness

2011-07-08T23:52:00.000+03:00

1) What is the grossest thing you've ever done in public?

2) Over the weekend, a large amount of people in my area lost electricity for an entire afternoon (with temperatures around 100 degrees). What things do you like to do when your electricity goes out?

3) Deep-Fried Kool-Aid Balls were recently introduced at the San Diego County Fair. I thought deep-fried Twinkies and Snickers were bad enough, but frying Kool-Aid is just plain insane (in my opinion). What is something you'd like to see deep-fried?

4) If you were asked to house-sit for a really good friend and you found a bloody knife hidden underneath the friend's stairs, what would you do?

5) "Big Brother (U.S.)" premiered Thursday night. Would you ever live in a house that is filmed 24/7 for a television show in order for a chance at winning money?

6) If your navel suddenly became a dispenser for some condiment, what condiment would you like to dispense out your belly button? (This was really a question discussed at my office last week.)

7) If you were a professional wrestler, what would your name be?

8) Finish this sentence: If my life is a TV channel, I'm currently on ...

9) Saturday (July 10th) is National Teddy Bear Picnic Day (Seriously. Once again, I can't make this stuff up.) Do you remember any specific stuffed animals from your childhood that you really loved?

10) What cartoon character best represents your personal philosophy? Explain your answer.

11) A recent study by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University shows that contrary to stereotypes, acts of tenderness such as kissing, caressing and cuddling were more important to males than females in predicting relationship happiness. Are you a cuddler or more of a hands-off person?

Boredom has taken over

2011-07-08T08:16:00.000+03:00

1) July is "Anti-Boredom Month." What is your favorite cure for boredom?

2) One of my coworker/friends has been set up with a man by one of her other friends. She is hesitant about the whole situation. Have you ever been set up on a date? If so, how did it go?

3) I used to talk in my sleep. In fact, I could carry on a conversation with someone when I was fully asleep, and my mom used this fact when I was a teenager to find out if I did anything wrong and was hiding it from my parents. If you were talking your sleep tonight, what do you think you would say?

4) Why do you think cats like to get in boxes and bags so much? No matter how many times I see it happen, it makes no sense to me. What is the appeal of being inside a box/bag?

5) How do you flush the toilet in a public restroom (with your bare hand, by hand using a paper towel, with your foot, or some other method)?

6) With all the attention on the Casey Anthony murder trial, there is a lot of attention on court cases. I have no desire to ever be placed on a jury because I don't want someone's life balancing on my opinions. Have you ever been called for jury duty? If so, what type of case did you sit on the jury for? If not, do you want to serve on a jury?

7) If you could have sex with any superhero, who would you choose and why?

8) On Tuesday, I noticed that one of the bosses at my office spent our daily staff meeting doodling Superman shields all over his notebook instead of actually paying attention to the meeting. Do you doodle when you're bored? If so, what do you normally doodle?

9) Will you use the restroom with your significant other in the room?

10) If you could be one for just 24 hours, what cereal box cartoon character would you be? Why?

Googling how to get away with murder on Wednesday?

2011-07-06T10:58:00.000+03:00

1) If you had a mind-reading ability but could only choose three people to read their minds, who would they be?

2) Do you listen to music that matches your mood or improves your mood? (Meaning when you're sad, do you listen to sad music that matches the mood or happy music to lift you up? Or, if you're angry, do you listen to angry music or soothing music to calm you down? And so forth...)

3) Boy bands New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys have joined together to form a new band called NKOTBSB. What two musical acts would you like to combine efforts? (The musicians don't have to be currently popular, but they do, of course, need to be alive to be able to record new music.)

4) July 1-7 is "Pleasure Week." What is a hobby that you find to be extremely pleasurable?

5) The second week of July is "Nude Recreation Week." (Seriously. I couldn't make this sh*t up.) If you had the chance to go to a nudist resort for a free vacation, would you go?

6) Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murder in the death of her daughter on Tuesday. Do you think she got away with murder, or do you think she was innocent?

7) Which of Snow White's seven dwarfs describes you best and why? (Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey)

8) If I Googled your name what would I find?

9) What is more difficult for you -- looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling the person how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when they are telling you how they feel?

10) Have you ever swallowed something really strange? If so, what was it and how did things turn out for you?

Starting the weekend with a firecracker Friday

2011-07-01T18:41:00.000+03:00

1) This weekend most people in the U.S. will be celebrating Independence Day. Have you ever been injured in some way by Fourth of July fireworks?

2) I'm going to buy you a $100 gift card to a restaurant, but there's a catch. It either has to be a fancy restaurant where $100 may not even cover the cost of one entire meal for you and another person or a cheap fast-food restaurant where $100 could provide you food for several weeks. Which would you choose -- the fancy restaurant or the fast-food place?

3) Will you be watching any fireworks this Independence Day? Or will you be setting off any of your own?

4) If you could take home any animal from the zoo, which would it be and what would you name it?

5) If you were made into an action figure, what accessories would be included with you?

6) I've noticed that Facebook has totally become my way of keeping tabs on people who are no longer in my life. Have you ever used a social media website to "cyber-stalk" an ex-lover?

7) Saturday (July 2) is "I Forgot Day." What is something you'd like to permanently forget?

8) I grew up right across the street from a cemetery, so graveyards are like a second home to me, but I know that's not how most people feel. Do cemeteries make you uncomfortable or are you okay being in one?

9) You can flip a switch that will wipe any band or musical artist off the earth. Who would it be?

10) You have one week to do whatever you want, all-expenses-paid, what things would you want to do?

This Thursday comes with a disclaimer

2011-06-30T18:39:00.000+03:00

1) These days almost everything comes with a disclaimer. Sometimes the disclaimer on TV commercials is longer than the description of the product itself. If you came with your own personal disclaimer, what would it say?

2) You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?

3) Last week the Federal Drug Administration approved new packaging for cigarette packs that it hopes will discourage people from smoking. Some of the labels are very graphic. Do you think this is going too far or do you think the FDA is doing a good thing by making these labels?

4) Many people I've known have lost their TV remotes only to find them later in their freezers or refrigerators. Where is the weirdest place you've left your TV remote?

5) What is something you do when you're sad/depressed that really cheers you up (or at least helps bring you somewhat out of your funk)?

6) If I asked your past romantic partners if you were emotionally open, what would they say about you?

7) Sonic Drive-In has created a bunch of theme hot dogs for the summer (including a Chicago Dog, an All-American Dog, Baja Dog, New York Dog, and Chili Cheese Coney). With the Fourth of July coming up, surely many people will be eating hot dogs. What toppings do you eat on top of your hot dog?

8) If Love Potion #9 is an elixir for love, what is your potion for moving on and dating again after a bad breakup?

9) You have been given the opportunity to create a TV show of your own design -- any genre, any demographic, limitless budget. What is it called and what's the premise?

10) Last week a 14-year-old female Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix named Yoda won the 2011 World's Ugliest Dog Contest. Do you think she's really the world's ugliest dog or do you find some cuteness in her? (You can click the photo and make it bigger if you really want to.)

Whatcha wearin this Wednesday?

2011-06-30T03:40:00.000+03:00

1) I keep hearing about some cell phone game called "Angry Birds." I've never played it, but I do know what it's like to deal with angry birds in my office's parking garage. Those things will viciously dive at your head. What do you think makes birds so angry?

2) You've been asked to house-sit for someone (a friend, coworker, family member, whomever else it may be). Do you go snooping throughout the house or do you totally respect their privacy?

3) You turn on the news on your television and see the home you grew up in (or spent a large chuck of your childhood in) going down in flames. Are you sad that the house is on fire or happy that the house will no longer be standing?

4) Do you eat Oreos by taking them apart and licking out the cream first or do you bite right in? Do you dunk them in milk?

5) Have you ever had to call 911 (or whatever emergency system your town has if you don't have 911)? If so, what for?

6) You and your significant other are out on a date at a fancy restaurant. The waitress brings your bill, and it's $75, but you notice that the waitress forgot to add the $16 dessert that you ordered to the bill. Do you go ahead and just pay the $75 or be honest and say that she forgot to add in the dessert?

7) Are you a "fix-it-yourself" or a "call-somebody-to-fix-it" type of person?

8) HeroBuilders.com, a company that produces many political themed dolls has released now-ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner dolls -- one has anatomically correct genitals while the other has the freakish no-genitals look. Both are dressed in a gym shirt and shorts with a label that reads "Tweet This." If a company made a doll in your likeness, would you want it to be anatomically correct or not?

9) If you found an unmarked suitcase full of cash in the middle of the street, what would you do?

10) It's the middle of the night and you start getting text messages from an unknown number. The first says, "Hey sexy. Im thinkin about you. Whatcha wearin?" When you don't respond, several texts follow. Do you 1) shut off your phone, 2) text back saying they have the wrong number, or 3) play along for a bit and screw with the person?

Getting a little freaky on Friday

2011-06-24T18:01:00.000+03:00

1) If your life was a TV game show, what current show or type of show would best reflect the life you've lived?

2) We all know the story of "Freaky Friday" (two people change places and live in the other person's body for a day or two). If you could become any member of your family for just one day, who would you become?

3) The current issue of Redbook magazine talks about how to handle your children walking in on you having sex. ... Did you ever hear your parents or *shudder* walk in on them having sex? What happened once they found out that you overheard it or saw them? Did they talk to you about it or just pretend it didn't happen?

4) On opposite end of the spectrum, one of my ex-boyfriends once got a gun pulled on him when he was caught having sex with a hunter's teenage daughter. Did anyone ever catch you during a sexual activity?

5) My father, an art teacher and professional artist, always said that the most beautiful people in the world usually have symmetrical faces. If beauty is mostly based on bilateral symmetry, why do you think most hairstyles are asymmetrical?

6) Would you eat a bowl of live crickets for $10,000?

7) List 5 things that simply bore you to tears.

8) Tell me about one of your totally useless possessions and how you came to own it, and don't try to tell me you don't have at least one useless item because we all have 'em.

9) If farting was a career, my younger brother could seriously be a billionaire. What is a "skill" you naturally possess that you wish you could make a living doing?

10) If your significant other created a scavenger hunt for your birthday during which you had to drive around town and gather clues to locate your gift, would you find it romantic or annoying?

11) The circus is in my town this weekend. If you joined the circus, what act would you most want to perform?

12) What do you think would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs? I know I'd be in heaven if it happened, but what about you?

13) Today (June 24) is “UFO Day.” The first documented UFO sighting was on this
day. Do you believe in life on other planets?

What is your major malfunction this Thursday?

2011-06-23T10:06:00.000+03:00

1) When I was in an elementary school gym class, I was wearing a skirt that somehow fell clear down to my ankles. (Luckily I was a tomboy and had shorts underneath so my panties weren't exposed.) Have you ever had a major wardrobe malfunction?

2) One of my favorite things to do when I'm bored is watch videos of Jack Vale pulling pranks on people at Walmart and Target (he uses a device to make farting noises near shoppers, covertly blows bubbles at people, and talks about strangers on the phone) while someone else captures the shoppers' reactions on video. (Click here to watch his videos). If you could work undercover and see how people behave in a situation and how they respond to you, what identity would you take?

3) Everyone seems to disagree on how to put your toilet paper on the holder. I've found the solution... my toilet paper just sits on the counter, but I know most people aren't like me and actually want the convenience of toilet paper that rolls off a holder. So when you replace your toilet paper roll, do you make it where the paper rolls over the top or from the bottom?

4) Would you rather have a two-hour appointment talking about your deepest thoughts and emotions with a mental health therapist or doing your taxes with an accountant?

5) One of my coworkers has a severe annoyance toward people eating carrots. If looks could kill when someone is crunching on carrots, she'd brutally murder half the people in our department. Are there any noises that drive you up the wall?

6) If and when you play Monopoly, which figurine do you usually grab? I've never really played it, but I'm all about the cute doggy.

7) How would you cope if you were not allowed to know all the details about your significant other's job (like if they were in the CIA or in the military)?

8) What do you think the world would be like if cows produced Red Bull instead of milk?

9) Today (June 23) is National Pink Day. My grandfather always said, "Real men don't wear pink." Do you think a man can wear pink clothing and still appear masculine?

10) If your neighbors kept their Christmas lights up all year and actually lit them up at least once a week, would you be annoyed or would you not even care?

11) On Tuesday, I reported one of my neighbors to the city animal welfare department because of animal cruelty for leaving their two tiny puppies outside in 100-degree heat for hours every day without food and water. (Ironically, these aren't the same neighbors who are drug dealers. I just live in THAT kind of neighborhood.) Have you ever had to report your neighbors for some sort of crime or law violation?

A bazinga-worthy Wednesday

2011-06-22T12:38:00.000+03:00

1) It seems like a ton of restaurants have started having savory salads that include fruit (strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, apples, etc.) along with lettuce or some other leafy veggie. Frankly, I don't think fruit and veggies should mix on my plate, but apparently not everyone agrees with me. What is your take on salads with fruit?

2) I like to play this little game with myself (and sometimes friends) where I make up stories in my head about someone's secret sexual fetishes based on the way they look and my initial opinion of them. I once made the assumption that a certain female coworker was into dominatrix stuff and my theory just recently got confirmed, much to my disgust. If I were to meet you in person, what kind of fetish do you think I'd assume you'd be into?

3) A former coworker recently told me that he always wished he had the ability to stop time so he could do it during a company wide meeting and arrange all the bosses into a crazy orgy and when he un-stopped time they'd be caught in compromising positions. What would you do if you could stop time?

4) On an episode of "The Big Bang Theory," the character of Sheldon breaks into an arcade and plays in the ball pit for a while, which looks like a ton of fun to me. (Click here if you want to watch the scene.) If you were locked in an arcade for a night and could act like a carefree child, what games would you play or what activities would you do?

5) If someone gave you an insider trading secret, would you risk getting caught and use the information to invest money in a business and rake in the cash?

6) I came home from work last Friday night to find a massive crime scene at the drug dealer's house across the street. As I was trying to drive into my driveway, I saw two police officers throw a very tall, large man onto the ground, put handcuffs on him, and drag him to a police car. It was like an episode of "COPS" in front of me. Have you ever witnessed someone getting arrested? (Or, have you ever been arrested yourself?)

7) Food-eating challenges intrigue me (and apparently fans of the TV shows "Man vs. Food" and "Outrageous Food"). A local hot dog place will give you free hot dogs if you can eat 25 or more in an hour. I so think I could do it. Have you ever taken part in some sort of food eating contest or challenge?

8) Flash mobs seem to be happening everywhere all the time. What do you think is the appeal of being in a flash mob? This is a phenomenon I simply do not understand.

9) My younger brother disturbingly nicknamed my breasts "Pedro" and "Sanchez" one day; why they're named after Mexican men I don't know. Have you ever nicknamed a body part, of your own or someone else's?

10) Since I started my current job, I've met a lot of women who are shoe-obsessed. Apparently there's a difference between wearing shoes and loving shoes. Why do you think some women feel the need to own up to 100 or more pairs of shoes? Why do you think they will pay hundreds of dollars on a single pair?

11) Would you pose completely naked for a magazine for $10,000?

12) If I walked into your home at this exact moment, what would I see? Is it neat and clean, is it mostly clean with just a few things out of place, or is it like my house which always looks like a tornado went through?

The weekend starts with a slightly scandalous Friday

2011-06-17T21:26:00.000+03:00

1) You've won the unlimited use of a recreational vehicle for this weekend (including all the free gasoline you need). You must leave in an hour and have the RV back by 9 a.m. Monday morning. Where do you go and who do you take with you?

2) You find out that a close friend who seems to the perfect marriage had an affair almost 10 years ago that resulted in a baby. It's been kept a secret from the public all this time, but the friend's spouse has obviously forgiven him/her. Does this change your opinion of your friend or his/her spouse?

3) What if the friend who had the affair and lovechild was also the minister at your church? Would that secret scandal change your answer to the last question?

4) My boyfriend uses the predict text function on his phone, and it recently backfired. He meant to text me this "Watching baby ducks on the road," but instead it said "Watching baby fucks on the road." Do you use an auto-correct or predict text function on your phone? If so, do you have any funny stories about it? (By the way, if you haven't checked out the Damn You Auto Correct website, you really should. Just be prepared to laugh 'til you cry.)

5) I've been asked on several past memes and Facebook surveys about times I snuck out of my house when I was a teenager. I want to switch that question around: Did you ever sneak someone into your home?

6) Or, keeping with the sneaking around topic: Was there ever an item you had to sneak into your house and hide from your parents because it was not allowed in your house?

7) Have you ever been the recipient of a RAOK (Random Act Of Kindness)? Or have you done one for someone else?

8) What are three things you've never done before that would surprise people?

9) I have a totally irrational (and somewhat offensive) fear of midgets. I have no clue why, but "small people" creep the hell out of me. Do you have any fears that are irrational, or maybe they are rational but funny regardless?

10) Recently there has been quite a bit of focus on being friends with benefits. There was the recent movie "No Strings Attached" and this summer's upcoming movie "Friends With Benefits" with Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis, and NBC is about to premiere a TV show also called "Friends With Benefits." Do you think two people can ever be just friends but have casual sex?

11) I once composed an email to my now ex-husband griping about one of my co-workers saying she was a total bitch, but instead of sending it to him, I sent it to the co-worker by accident. Have you ever accidentally emailed someone insulting them when you meant to send it to someone else?

Fix-it-with-tape Thursday

2011-06-16T23:15:00.000+03:00

1) You turn on your TV and see a report on the news that your best friend has been arrested for illegal drug trafficking. Are you surprised?

2) You find out one of your family members is releasing a tell-all book about your family. Are you worried about what secrets he/she might reveal about you?

3) What was the last thing you bought totally on impulse?

4) Remember the story of "The Prince and the Pauper?" There's a movie coming out this summer called "Monte Carlo" which is based on the same basic concept. (A girl played by Selena Gomez and her two friends use their savings for a trip to Paris, which turns out to be a big disaster. Selena's character is mistaken for a British heiress. She pretends to be heiress so that the girls can have a dream vacation.) If this happened to you, would you fess up to not being the heiress or ride the wave of fake fame for a while?

5) When I was in kindergarten and first grade, my school used balloon "alphabet people" to teach us the letters. I'm not sure how effective it really was at teaching me the letters, but I still remember the cheesy balloons to this day. Do you remember how you learned the alphabet?

6) You're stuck at home by yourself so sick that you don't want to get up off the couch. There is an all-day marathon on TV that you decide to watch to pass the time. What show is the marathon of?

7) You win a $1,000 shopping spree to Mall of America. What is the first store of the 400-plus stores in the mall that you will go ravage? (Click here if you want a list of stores to choose from).

8) I recently found myself in the middle of a conversation on a co-worker's very public Facebook wall about the music I like to have playing while I have sex. What are a few songs that would be on your making love playlist?

9) Yesterday my cousin walked into her living room and found her two young daughters covered head-to-toe in scotch tape. When she asked what they were doing, they said they were "fixing" themselves. What is one thing you wish you could fix with tape?

10) Financial expert Dave Ramsey often asks, "What would your bank account say about you?" If I took a peak at your bank statement, what would I see? Are you a penny-pincher? Do you eat at Taco Bell way too often?

11) This Sunday is Father's Day, and everyone keeps talking about the positive things their dads did. Well, my father was a horrible man, so I'm sick of all the positivity. Tell me two negative things (and a couple positive things, if you insist) about your father.

Love bites when it's Wednesday

2011-06-15T18:26:00.000+03:00

1) My neighbor once asked me if I was pregnant after I had just gained some weight. She was so embarrassed about her mistake that she didn't speak to me for a year. Have you ever accidentally asked if a woman was pregnant when she wasn't?

2) Several parents' organizations have spoken out about teenage "sexting." Do you think the members of the parents' organizations do it themselves? Do you think they text sexy messages or photos to their significant others? Are they just concerned parents or do you think they're hypocrites?

3) Your phone rings, and it's your local newspaper calling to get an exclusive interview with you. What happened (or what did you do) to get them to want to interview you?

4) Do you follow recipes when you cook or are you an improviser in the kitchen? My boyfriend likes to throw random things into dishes, like the time he was cooking steak for us and put several packets of Taco Bell sauce into the marinade.

5) Self-serve frozen yogurt places (Orange Leaf, Peach Wave, and Fresh Berry, just to name a few) have completely overtaken my area. They normally have about 10 types of frozen yogurt and up to 50 types of toppings. Pretend you're eating at one. What types of frozen yogurt and toppings do you get?

6) June is National Accordion Awareness Month. How crazy is it that they have an awareness month for accordions? What do you want people to be aware of?

7) I live across the street from drug dealers who scare the living hell out of me. If you were to decide you suddenly want to try an illegal drug, do you know where you would go to purchase the drug?

8) You've won a $500 gift card to Walmart, Target, KMart, or any other megastore of your choosing. What is the first thing you purchase?

9) NBC's new show "Love Bites" talked about "the list" in its premiere episode. "The list" is a list of celebrities you're allowed to sleep with if you ever get a chance, and it does not count as cheating toward your significant other. Who would be your top 5 celebrities on your list?

10) OK, let's switch that around. Say you and your significant other have created lists of celebrities you're allowed to sleep with if you get the chance. Your partner spots the #1 person on his/her list and sleeps with the person, which is totally OK by the rules of "the list." Do you think you could actually handle it?

G.D.I.F. (God damn it's Friday)

2011-06-11T07:09:00.000+03:00

1) Many people who work a Monday through Friday job say T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's Friday). In my industry, Friday is the worst day of the week, so we say G.D.I.F. (God damn it's Friday). What is your worst day of the week?

2) If you have a male dog and took it to a male veterinarian and the dog tried to kiss the vet, if the vet suddenly said "Woah! I don't swing that way. I don't kiss male dogs," would it send up a red flag to you that maybe your vet was having a little too much fun with female dogs or would you just think it's a bad joke? (This really happened to a person I know

3) If you have a car, what is hanging from your rear view mirror? If you don't have one, what would you like to have hanging in a car?

4) I absolutely hate hummus. I can't stand it's baby poopish texture. I don't understand why people like eating it. Is there a type of food that you can't stand that everyone else around you seems to love?

5) Pretend you're eating a Tex-Mex grill type restaurant where you can totally customize your items (think Chipotle, Qdoba, Freebirds World Burrito, Moe's Southwest Grill, etc.) and you're ordering a burrito. What fillings/toppings do you ask for?

6) Does it bother you when people bring their puppies/little dogs into grocery stores in those dog purses?

7) Has anyone ever un-friended you on Facebook (or another social network) for a really stupid reason? I ask because my minister's wife decided to un-friend me recently because I jokingly created an image of my name spelled in penis drawings. (It's a font called Cocksure)

8) What is your toothpaste personality type?

9) What is your favorite thing to do on your "lazy days?" Singer Bruno Mars apparently likes to dance around with men wearing monkey masks (click here to see what I mean)

10) What is your absolute favorite thing to take pictures of? We all know what U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner loves to take photos of, but with a last name of Weiner, what did everyone expect?

Name your poison Thursday (Hopefully it isn't doe urine)

2011-06-10T09:23:00.000+03:00

1) If you were to create a to-do list for the week at this very moment, what would be #1 on your list (after finishing this meme, of course)?

2) Still speaking of lists, do you create a list when you go shopping for groceries? Do you stick to the list or do you grab random things that weren't on the list?

3) Do you ever write reminders on your hand for things you need to do? I sure do that, but I write in code so people can't really know what I need to do.

4) The ABC Family channel just premiered a show about two teenagers who were switched at birth (Titled "Switched at Birth" obviously). Have you ever wondered, or perhaps wished, you were switched at birth? Who would you have wanted to be your real birth parents?

5) My boyfriend is convinced that Taco Bell's sauce packets are conceited. Yes, I said conceited. He read one a while back that had a saying that said something about the sauce wondering what ketchup is saying about it. He thinks that it is full of itself to think the other condiments speak about it all the time. Do you ever give inanimate objects a personality like that?

6) How old were you when your parents had the "sex talk" with you? If they never talked to you about it, how did you learn about sex?

7) It's National Shampoo Week... How often do you wash your hair?

8) Do you ever wonder if your mailman thinks your life is crazy? I have over 30 subscriptions to random magazines (none of which I have to pay for), and the topics range from children/pregnancy, hunting/fishing, boating, Hispanic/black culture, and men's magazines. I can't imagine what he thinks of me.

9) My mom, brother, and I are becoming infamous for having conversations at the dinner table (or even in a busy restaurant) about things like bowel movements, farts, and other "gross" things -- nothing is off-limits. Are there any topics that are off-limits at your dinner table?

10) It's Name Your Poison Day... So what is your poison?

11) Have you ever discovered a receipt in a store that the customer ahead of you left behind that showed a weird combination of things? What would you assume the customer who left this receipt did with this combination of things -- condoms, a mouth guard, doe urine, and a keychain camera?

Wednesdays aren't everyone's "hump day"

2011-06-09T01:33:00.000+03:00

Welcome to the very first day of the W.T.F. Here are the questions for today. Please leave your link below and leave a comment if you want.

1) I've noticed that several memes decided to close down in recent months. Why do you think so many memes come and go?

2) When it comes to doing laundry, why are washers also called "washing machines," but dryers are never called "drying machines?" I want to start a revolution in which everyone starts using the term "drying machine" instead of dryer. Who's with me?

3) Are there any brand or charity slogans that really annoy you? My boyfriend gets angry at K-LOVE radio for saying they play "positive and encouraging" music because sometimes he says he just doesn't want to be positive or be encouraged. What slogan really gets under your skin?

4) What does the inside of your refrigerator look like right now? Is it well stocked or bare? Is there a cat hidden inside? Feel free to share a photo if you feel so inclined.

5) What is your take on the current vampire craze?

6) If a vampire, a werewolf, and a zombie were in a fight to the death, who do you think would be the last to survive?

7) Do you read while you're on the toilet at your home? What do you read?

8) You're still on the toilet at your house. (Apparently you had too much Mexican food to eat at lunch.) Is the door open or closed?

9) A man recently died after he crashed his motorcycle into a donkey that was in the middle of a road. What an ass was that donkey?? If you could die in a way of your choosing, how would you die? "Peacefully in my sleep" is not an option.

10) How do you like your eggs? Answer that question then go to the following website and let us know what it says about your personality: What your eggs say about you

11) It seems like there are more bank robberies this year than ever before. An Oklahoma City bank was robbed recently by people wearing pantyhose over their faces, and the local media nicknamed them the "Pantyhose Posse." If you were to rob a bank, what would you use as a disguise and how would you want the media to nickname you?

12) What is the most unusual book on your bookshelf (or on your desk or on your floor or anywhere else you may keep your books)?

13) What is your current Facebook status? No cheating. You must copy & paste your current status. (You can use your most recent tweet from Twitter or status from Myspace if you don't have a Facebook)

14) People who work Monday through Friday often refer to Wednesday as "hump day," but those of us who don't work that type of schedule have different "hump days." What is your hump day?

15) What do you see when you look at this ink blot? (If you want to look at it bigger, just click on it)