False, I think. Any interpretation of pizza mouth I can come up with doesn't apply.
TNP has a favorite skin care product.
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False, I think. Any interpretation of pizza mouth I can come up with doesn't apply.
TNP has a favorite skin care product.
True. A little bit o' Noxema for chapped lips.
("Pizza mouth" defined - I'd never heard of it before, either: http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...rm=pizza+mouth)
Like me, TNP is listening to an iPod or MP3 player right now.
False. Watching TV and I'm not that ADD.
TNP enjoys playing a good game of cards (regardless of the number of players).
False. Card games are like slow-motion chloroform for me.
TNP enjoys jigsaw puzzles.
False. Card games are like slow-motion chloroform for me.
TNP enjoys jigsaw puzzles.
True, and I wish I had more time to do them, especially the big 5000 piece ones.
TNP prefers Marmite to Vegemite.
I've had tiny bites of each, just enough to know I hate 'em both. So no.
TNP owns more than six coffee mugs.
Yeah, probably, if you count all the ones at home as being owned by me.
TNP can't remember the last time they slept straight through the night.
True.
TNP can count to ten in Italian.
False, it's not a language I ever learned
TNP has been to a convention this year.
False. I did however go to the very first World Equestrian Games held outside of Europe. :smug:
TNP had a healthy breakfast.
False. I had a slice of homemade bread, some butter and tea. Not bad, but not what I'd call "healthy."
TNP has yet to see any snow this year.
True, and I hope it stay away for a while longer.
TNP likes to flirt with waiters/waitresses.
False. Good God no. I can't fathom anything more awkward.
TNP hollows out squash and cooks the seeds.
False, but I may try that. Sounds cool.
TNP has long eyelashes.
True. They are fairly long.
TNP has had a tooth--other than a wisdom tooth--pulled.
False. All of my teeth are still in my head including wisdom teeth.
TNP did not go to a public high school
True! I went to a private Christian academy. And it was every bit as horrible as you can imagine.
TNP intends to drink some alcohol today.
False. I'm drinking water and tea.
TNP has eaten a McRib.
Not that I can remember, though I'm sure I've tried one at some point in the past.
TNP knows what vaseline glass is, and wishes s/he had the money and space to collect it.
False. And now I shall look it up... Oh, that is so frickin' rad! Yes, I would love to collect that.
TNP has a favorite hominid other than modern humans.
Quote:
Originally posted by Zuul
Booooo!!!!!! :D
Yes. Loraxes. I mean lorises. http://www.sfgate.com/n/pictures/2006/06/14/loris.jpg
TNP thinks monkeys are neat.
Um, sure.
TNP is a good swimmer.
False. Unless by "good" you mean "sinks like a stone."
TNP has been bitten by a non-cat or dog animal.
True. I was once lightly nipped by a guinea pig, but survived.
Going to a public performance of Handel's Messiah is an important holiday tradition for TNP.
False, alas. I've done it before and I'd like to have it be a tradition, but out here in the boonies it isn't an option.
TNP goes to someone else's house on Thanksgiving.
True. We always go to my grandmother's.
TNP owns or has owned a watercraft.
Not me personally. My Dad always had something when we were growing up, but not I.
TNP has received a traffic citation in the last two years.
False! :angel:
TNP can skim stones.
True, although I'm hardly an expert. You could hardly spend much time growing up near creeks and lakes, as I did, and not learn that.
TNP has taught a child a skill, either useful or silly, in the past month.
True! Just taught my daughter how to do a bad-ass duck call with just her hands.
TNP hasn't bought stamps in months.
False. I just bought a book of them last month.
TNP has spent a large chunk of time as an adult car-less.
True, London has great public transport.
TNP received a letter in the post this morning
False. Mail gets delivered around lunchtime here.
TNP likes pineapple.
True.
TNP is very carefully manicured.
True.
TNP is very carefully manicured.
False. My fingernails (that's what you mean, right?) are fairly tidy, but not like a hand model's...
TNP can count to 10 in Japanese.
False, I don't know Japanese either (didn't I answer this one about Italian??)
TNP plays sport on a regular basis.
True. I'm a P.E. teacher...
TNP secretly likes the Spice Girls.
False, never liked them (but secretly likes Girl's Aloud :fail:)
TNP has had a haircut in the last month
True.
TNP has spoken to a beefeater.
True.
TNP has spoken to a beefeater.
True - The Tower of London has a great tour given by Beefeaters.
TNP has been to the top of the Eiffel Tower
False. I've been at its base, but never up in it. (BTW, I read Eiffel's Tower by Jill Jonnes not long ago - a very interesting account of the building of the tower, the international exposition of which it was the centerpiece, and all the people who came to see it, including Buffalo Bill, Thomas Edison, the Prince of Wales and Annie Oakley. Recommended).
TNP has met the chief of state of his or her country.
False, I have yet to meet the Queen. The closest royal so far would be Princess Anne.
TNP has eaten raw coffee beans/granules.
True.
TNP has snorted food/drink etc through their nose laughing.
Of course. When I was young I did so with milk with some regularity - my sisters loved to try to make me laugh while drinking, and vice versa.
TNP has seen a remarkably attractive member of the opposite sex today (as I did, a waitress at lunch).
False. Only place I went was to the feed store..
TNP is craving a dessert.
Well, I wasn't craving a dessert before I read that.... :RAEG:
TNP is woefully suggestible.
False, I think, what do you think, maybe you're right. True :p
TNP has an alarm to wake them up in the morning.
False. If I'm too sick to wake up when I do almost every single morning, then an alarm is not needed.
TNP has walked into a glass window.
False, although I saw a kid run into one when I was in high school and get very badly cut. He lived, fortunately.
TNP has taken a friend to the Emergency Room.
True.
TNP is thinking of getting a smart phone.
False, no way that's fitting into my current budget.
TNP skipped breakfast today.
False, no way that's fitting into my current budget.
TNP skipped breakfast today.
True. But I'll make up for it at lunch :sci:
TNP has been bitten by a spider.
Probably in 46 years I have, but not that I've ever noticed.
TNP is looking forward to the Hobbit movies.
False. I never got into those books. If the visuals look awesome in the first trailer, I'll totally start flipping out after it's released.
TNP uses a reusable water bottle.
Truish. My son takes a reusable bottle to school every day, and I use a Camelbak when hiking (the only time I carry water around with me).
The next poster got a small bit of good news in the last couple of days.
False. >sputter, sputter< :(
TNP has practiced a martial art.
False, no chop socky for me
TNP has won something in the raffle.
True. I won a set of dish towels. Yay?
TNP has won Super Mario Bros. for the NES.
False. I suck at poota games, and just barely manage with emails...
TNP has given blood recently.
No, alas, the Red Cross doesn't want my blood anymore, since I've been in the UK more than a cumulative six months in my lifetime (they're worried about Mad Cow Disease exposure, which you can't test for). Grrrr.
TNP has watched a Steve Martin movie in the past month.
Nope. I have nothing against him, but none of his movies have been "must sees" for me lately.
TNP is woefully clumsy.
Nope. I have nothing against him, but none of his movies have been "must sees" for me lately.
TNP is woefully clumsy.
True.
TNP knows all of these words without looking them up: concantenation, ratiocination, eldritch.
True.
TNP knows all of these words without looking them up: concantenation, ratiocination, eldritch.
You're kidding right. We don't have BSE in the UK anymore and the USA refused to admit how many cases it has.Quote:
Originally posted by Elendil's Heir
False, I don't know what ratiocination is.Quote:
Originally posted by Hatshepsut
TNP has fed bread to some ducks before.
True. I have also had geese accost me while I was trying to feed bread to the ducks.
TNP has never owned a tricycle.
True. Although, I'm pretty deadly on a unicycle...
TNP has had a foodfight with fruit.
No, I haven't had a foodfight with fruit.
You're preaching to the choir, friend, but the American Red Cross's rule remains.Quote:
Originally posted by CatInASuit
TNP has been irritated by a stupid rule in the past week.
False. I've actually been surprisingly non irritated this week. Huh!
TNP sometimes has the voice of a fictional character as their internal monologue.
False, although that sounds like it could be fun!
TNP is not at all like Gandalf.
True. I am really hard pressed to identify any ways in which I'm like Gandalf.
TNP has not gotten sick in the last two months.
False. Sinus infection and possible touch of bronchitis.
TNP will be visiting out of town relatives over the holidays.
Nope. Sticking close.
TNP has lots of siblings.
Not unless two older sisters counts as "lots."
TNP gets along pretty well with his or her siblings.
Absolutely and even my in-laws.
TNP thinks their football team will win today.
Nope. Fully expect the Bears to lose.
TNP LOVES American cheese.
Actually, I do. Just for eating by the slice, or in a grilled cheese sandwich. It's not my favorite cheese by any means (cheddar, parmesan or bleu are at the top of that list), but sometimes it hits the spot.
TNP hopes to see Megamind soon (I did today, and it's good).
False, I have no idea what Megamind is.
TNP will be in at least one meeting today.
False. Thank goodness. All of my work was telecommuting.
TNP takes naps semi-regularly.
No. I very rarely take naps - if I'm sick, of course, or if it's a very quiet weekend afternoon and I'm feeling particularly tired, but otherwise not.
(For CatInASuit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megamind)
TNP wishes he or she had taken a nap today.
False, it's too early in the morning for a nap, but that may change later on.
TNP is going to buy something nice today.
Cheers for the link EH.
I guess so: I bought movie tickets and went to see Due Date with my eldest son tonight. A lot of laughs, but not as good a movie as it might've been.
TNP can hear rain on his or her windows right now, as I can.
False, but it rained most of yesterday.
TNP has at least one movie poster in the house.
True. Mounted on foamcore.
TNP has at least one piece of original artwork in their home.
False but soon to be true - a friend of mine just had an exhibition, and since his paintings are affordable and I like them, I am going to buy several. (Usually the only original art that I like is far outside my price range - I can't bring myself to pay $10,000 or $20,000 for a painting but those are invariably the prices on the ones I like. Lucky me, my friend is selling his for about $100 each!)
The next poster Skypes at least once or twice a week, maybe more often.
False, not a Skype user
TNP has posted something online they really should not have
True. Early on in my Dope days I was a bit more "sharing" than I should've been.
TNP has a favorite Tchaikovsky piece.
True - but then I only know the Nutcracker Suite from Tchaikovsky.
TNP ran out of something in the fridge today.
True - eggs would've been good this morning...
TNP is double-jointed somehow.
No, I'm not double-jointed anywhere.
You're in for a treat! Presented for your listening enjoyment:Quote:
Originally posted by CatInASuit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHCHUfvQPYQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOGl...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S76CGGPqI3s
TNP listened to at least one of those performances.
True. Thanks EH, it surprising which pieces you know, but don't know which composer created them.
TNP has attended a live professional sports event
Oh, sure. Pirates and Indians baseball, Steelers football, Cavaliers basketball, Penguins and Monsters hockey, an exhibition game between the U.S. and Venezuelan soccer teams, etc.
TNP really doesn't care for sports.
True, I've never really understood the tribal mentality of "MY team must win!"
TNP limits his or her consumption of white flour.
No, I have to admit it's not even on my radar as a health concern.
TNP has been bowling in the past month (as I did today).
False, not been for a few years
TNP owns something by Apple.
Heh. At this very moment I'm writing on my year-old MacBook Pro, and listening to music on my iPod, both of which I really like! I even own stock in Apple.
TNP owns stock in at least three companies.
False, I'm not a stock market player
TNP lives in a city
True, one of the world's largest!
Given a choice, TNP would prefer to go to bed early and get up early.
Well, that's better than going to bed late and getting up early, but I'd really prefer to be on a second shift schedule: bed around two AM, up around ten or eleven AM, and go from there.
TNP has no reliable circadian cycle.
False, I think. The demands of real life interfere with really testing it out, but I'm pretty certain I'd love to go to bed at 8 pm and get up at around 4 am every day, on schedule, forever, because that's truly what my body wants.
TNP doesn't consume much alcohol.
Not as much as I'd like to...
TNP has done something creative recently.
Yes, cowriting an essay on the best books about Abraham Lincoln.
TNP has never read a book about Lincoln.
True.
TNP enjoys fishing.
False, all that standing still and waiting just isn't for me.
TNP has cried during a film
True. To be honest, I'd be hard pressed to find something I haven't cried during. I'm a big ninny at times.
TNP is eating alone today.
True. Yay.
TNP has had a bad hair day recently.
False, I had a haircut instead.
TNP has a houseplant.
True. My wife is the one with the green thumb, though. I kept an English ivy growing through several years of college dorm life, but can't claim any such successes lately.
TNP likes a salad, as well, whenever he or she has pasta.
True, although "feel obligated to balance the meal out with" might be a more accurate phrase than the word "like."
TNP never uses Apple computers and can't understand what the big deal is with Macintoshes.
True. They sound even more complicated than normal ones!
TNP waxes.
False, not even my car.
TNP wishes the sun would come out.
True. It's been drizzling for about 2 weeks here, and making things mouldy and prolonging my cough and making everone grouchy and I want the grey dampness to fuck off and die for a bit.
TNP likes carob.
I do!
TNP misses Denis Franz.
Not really. I remember when he first made a splash in two different roles on Hill Street Blues, though.
:: checks Wiki ::
Whew! I was afraid he'd died or something.
TNP watched Hill Street Blues, back in the day.
False. I know the theme song, but not the show...
TNP watched Inspector Gadget at some point.
False. I barely even knew about it until the Matthew Broderick movie came out, which my sons liked.
TNP is going to watch LeBron James's return to Cleveland tonight.
False. Who is he, and why is he going to Ohio?
TNP enjoys a good hat.
True. I have several which I wear, especially in cold weather.
LeBron James was a star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He left this summer, much to local fans' disappointment, to play for the Miami Heat. He played his first game for the Heat, in Cleveland, this week, and the Heat won. It was in the news quite a bit here: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index....barrassin.html
TNP doesn't give a rat's ass about the NBA.
True, it's some American sport for all I know
TNP is looking forward to Christmas.
Truish sorta kinda. Thanks to An Gadai's wonderful photo in another Mello thread, I'm just now starting to get into the Christmas spirit.
TNP likes at least one of the following TV shows: 30 Rock, Big Bang, Modern Family.
I like all of them in a 'take-it-or-leave-it' capacity.
TNP has stubbed their toe recently.
Fortunately false. Although I did have two warts removed from the sole of my left foot. Hurt a lot for a few minutes, but fine since.
Unlike me, TNP has actually seen the movie My Left Foot.
:: bump ::
Nope. No hurry, either.
TNP loves yogurt.
True. The really bitter stuff, with honey.
TNP has good eyesight.
Once, maybe. Too much computer time seems to be taking its toll.
TNP enjoys court-room dramas.
True: From Perry Mason to Judge Judy
TNP is now fed up of the snow.
No, we're just getting started here (although my commute home last night, through near-blizzard conditions, was waaay too long).
TNP will send out Christmas cards in the next 72 hours.
False, gave up on trying years ago.
TNP has never dyed their hair.
True, never had a reason to do so.
TNP has already put up Christmas Decorations
Some, yes. Still more to do. We'll probably get and decorate our Christmas tree this weekend.
TNP has already dropped a hint about a present he or she wants this Christmas.
False. I've given no thought to it whatsoever, oddly enough.
TNP hates eggnog.
I do! I can't stand the stuff!
TNP thinks there's nothing wrong with Velveeta.
False, I had to look it up but there are so many better cheeses out there.
TNP is not working over the Christmas holiday
True. My manager keeps saying he'll be leaning on me a lot. However, he's getting two new girls trained on the digital counter, so I'm not sure what that'll do to my hours.
TNP would really like snow for Christmas.
False. I hate snow. Lots. I never, ever want it.
TNP hates wheat bread as much as I hate snow.
True. It's a texture thing. BTW, Peeta, you'd probably like NOLA.
TNP knows what the hell that noise is outside my house.
True. It's two rabid raccoons fighting.
TNP is going to watch "A Christmas Story" this holiday season.
True. I have to watch it every Christmas!
TNP still has a beloved toy from childhood.
Do I? I don't think I do. Gotta say no.
TNP hates mayonnaise.
False; I like it in general and love it when it's homemade.
TNP can wolf whistle (i.e. the loud, taxi-summoning whistle).
No. This detracts from my man credentials, I know.
TNP frequently watches admittedly crummy sitcoms.
False! Not saying I watch great television, but I haven't watched a sitcom with any frequency since middle school.
TNP is not posting from home.
False. I usually check out Mello at night when I'm at home.
TNP likes Sibelius's Finlandia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgwr3wrenkQ
False, I may grow to like it in time, but its not my cup of tea.
TNP drinks several cups of tea (more than 3) each day.
False. I really only like it hot, and the weather is really not conducive to hot drinks most of the time down here.
TNP will be having turkey on Saturday.
Probably false. We usually have roast beast at my in-laws' in Vermont, which is where we'll be on Christmas Day.
TNP really, really hates at least one particular Christmas song.
True. True. True. If I could burn every copy in existence for Santa Baby, I would. And laugh while I was doing it.
TNP loves holiday sponge candy.
It's all right, but for Christmas sweets, I'm all about chocolate, peppermint and sugar cookies.
TNP doesn't especially care for eggnog.
False, I really love Eggnog. With or without rum. Also pour it into an Ice Cream machine and you have a great ice cream.
TNP is not working tomorrow.
True! I'll also be busy with festivities and family time, so I'm not sure how much I'll be around until after the New Year.
TNP prefers beef over chicken.
False, Although I like them both, I prefer chicken.
TNP will be going carol singing.
No. Lord no.
TNP is driving more than 50 miles in one direction at least once this week.
Correct. Just arrived in SE Vermont today for a Christmas visit with my in-laws.
TNP has never been to Vermont.
Correct.
TNP LOVES Elton John.
False, but then I'm not David Furnish. But a lot of his stuff is good.
TNP has relatives visiting in the next week
Nope. We are visiting them.
TNP loves the color green.
Correct! A dark or forest green is one of my favorite colors.
TNP has a surprise gift for his or her significant other tomorrow.
False. It will be a little late in arriving. :angel:
TNP got something "smelly" as a gift this holiday season.
False. No scented candles, odoriferous food, etc.
TNP's feet are a little chilly right now.
True. Barefoot.
TNP enjoys sweet relish on a hot dog.
True, though I didn't used to until I discovered the right combination. Sweet relish with spicy mustard has this hot, salty, sweet thing going on.
TNP is staying home today.
Pretty much. Shoveling snow. Heading to the pool with the kid later.
TNP hates Hall and Oates.
False. They were on the radio a lot in my youth; "Maneater," "Wait for Me," "Rich Girl" and "Your Kiss Is On My List" are probably my favorites.
TNP has been to a rock concert in the last two months.
False. I think the last rock concert I went to was a few years ago now. Red Hot Chili Peppers with The Mars Volta opening. <3
TNP has a regrettable amount of leftovers.
Not true. We brought nothing home.
TNP has consumer squash in the last week.
Is consumer squash like Consumer Reports? But no, I have not consumed squash.
TNP is the only one awake in his or her abode right now.
False. Even the cat is awake and staring at me with her evil, kitty eyes.
TNP knows what causes beriberi without having to look it up.
Some kind of viral infection? Or a bug/parasite? Dunno for sure, so... false.
TNP thinks Congress's lame-duck session turned out pretty well.
True, although living abroad I don't follow these things as closely as I might if I were resident in the US.
TNP expects to consume alcoholic beverages on New Year's Eve.
True. Maybe not champagne, but something that can be expected to kill a few superfluous brain cells.
TNP likes champagne.
I <3 champagne!
TNP likes beer.
I do. Polish especially.
TNP does not like beer.
False. I have been known to quaff a Heineken, Dos Equis, Kirin or Moosehead on occasion.
TNP has never had any of those beers.
True, I think! I'm not much for beer, as has been discussed elsewhere.
TNP doesn't drink.
False, as noted above.
TNP has at least one Reba McEntire song on his or her iPod or MP3 player.
True! Reba is kind of awesome. There's a lot of country music I hate, but not her. Never, ever Miss Reba.
TNP gets acid reflux on a nearly daily basis.
False, sounds gross though.
TNP has at least once lost track of time reading tvtropes
True. That's a very dangerous website.
TNP has mostly avoided writing "2010" when he or she meant "2011" so far this year.
True, touching wood. (It helps that I don't write many cheques anymore.)
TNP gets bored easily.
True enough.
TNP Thinks Sponge Bob is pretty funny.
Yes, I usually like the shorts, but the movie was much too much of a good thing. Ugh.
TNP has a child under age ten.
False, he just turned 10 in November.
TNP thinks that Diet Dr Pepper is surprisingly not bad.
I do. Rather like it.
TNP has eaten slices of American cheese straight out of the 'fridge.
True. Sometimes one is just too lazy to make a whole sandwich.
TNP is planning on sleeping in tomorrow.
Damn straight.
TNP hates olives.
I hate bad olives, but good olives are wonderful. So both true and false.
TNP needs corrective lenses.
Correct. I wear contact lenses usually, but have a nice pair of retro hornrim glasses I like, too.
TNP got his or her driver license as soon as possible as a teenager.
Actually, almost a year late. But I made up for it by driving very recklessly.
TNP has recently sneezed snot all over the inside of their windshield.
Ugh, no.
TNP, if forced to choose between a treadmill and an exercise bike, would choose the treadmill.
Correct. We have a treadmill but I don't use it often enough. In warmer weather I go bike riding around the neighborhood all the time - love it.
TNP will be going to bed in the next hour.
Yes. Got to get up early. Heading to Detroit for the auto show.
TNP doesn't car at all about cars or the auto industry.
False. I like cars a lot (although I have no mechanical skills at all), and enjoy driving. I have a 2008 Saturn Aura SE now and love it. My dream car would be a Jaguar or Corvette, though.
TNP can fix his or her car if it breaks down.
False. I can barely change the oil.
TNP does not use artificial sweeteners.
I usually try to avoid them, yes. Especially in coffee or tea - nothing quite like real sugar.
TNP has enjoyed all or part of Handel's Messiah in the past 30 days.
False, unfortunately. I do like seeing it, though.
TNP has been to Disneyland and Disney World.