We own several, and they work for the benefit of all. Does that count?
TNP gives a damn about the upcoming Olympic games.
We own several, and they work for the benefit of all. Does that count?
TNP gives a damn about the upcoming Olympic games.
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A damn, yes, but not much more than that. I hope they go well and that the U.S. wins its share of medals, but otherwise I can't say I'm counting the days.
TNP likes Daredevil.
False - whatever it is, I've never encountered it.
TNP is shocked that there is someone out there who has never heard of Daredevil.
Surprised but not shocked, assuming he's talking about the (truly abysmal) Marvel Comics film adaptation starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
TNP has watched an episode of The Jerry Springer Show in its entirety.
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True, but not since some time in the '90s. I would be home sick from school, and we didn't have cable.
TNP grew up without cable.
True. Most of my childhood was without TV, period.
TNP can cook a steak properly.
False, that is not my sort of movie at all.
TNP is wearing sandals.
Since I wouldn't look good crashing to the floor due to my inability to balance, I'm gonna go with "false."
TNP writes at least 100 SMS texts each month.
Nope. I don't think I've sent more than ten texts in my entire life. I'm much more a phone call or email guy.
TNP likes Fantastic Mr. Fox.
I might, if I watched it.
TNP has been jumped on by more than one dog in the last hour.
So, I'll whisper in the dark, hoping you'll hear me.
False. Haven't been jumped on by a dog in weeks.
TNP likes Gardens of Stone.
False, never heard of it.
TNP has watched the History Channel in the past month.
False - I rarely watch live TV, except for CNN or the Al Jazeera or the Australia News Network while I'm running on the treadmill.
TNP has been in a swimming pool at least once in 2012.
False.
TNP has put an band-aid somewhere on their body in the last month.
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False; I don't remember the last time I had a band-aid.
TNP has more than 3 coffee cups on their desk at work.
False, I have zero. I drink a large cup of coffee at home before work, and then I typically subsist on water, diet soda, or the occasional *$ while at work.
TNP knows how to work an adding machine (the one with the spool of paper).
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False? I've never tried. I could probably figure it out pretty quickly.
TNP has had a manicure in the last 6 months.
Unless you mean cutting and filing my own nails, no.
OCS, what's "the occasional *$"?
TNP likes Harry and the Hendersons.
* (star) + $ (bucks)
False, I thought Harry and the Hendersons was awful.
TNP likes beef jerky.
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"Likes" is pretty strong, although I can eat it, as I can most things.
TNP likes Slim Jims.
If I may paraphrase the poster before me: "Likes" is pretty strong, although I can eat Slim Jims, as I can most things.
TNP remembers with shame a prank they pulled in the past without really understanding the consequences.
Sure, I did some mean things to my sister when we were little.
TNP has a good relationship with their siblings.
To varying degrees; I'm at least friendly with all of them and very close to some.
TNP is overdue to call his or her mom.
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True, I am a Bad Daughter. (I just don't like talking on the phone!)
TNP has something nice planned for Father's Day.
Not in particular, although we always take a picture that day of me with my sons.
TNP liked Ice Castles.
Ice what?
TNP has never had athlete's foot.
False. I used to get it disturbingly often.
TNP has played pool/8 ball recently.
True! I got my husband a pool table for Christmas. We don't use it as often as we should, but it sees some action.
TNP has eaten a meat beyond the standard poultry, beef, lamb, or pork.
Sure. Elk, venison, seal, caribou, whale, squirrel, rabbit, probably more.
TNP is a vegan.
True! I've had ostrich, alligator, venison, and bison.
TNP has eaten an animal they have personally killed.
True, but nothing bigger or more biologically complex than some shellfish (mussels, crabs, clams, and I've cracked a few oysters straight out of the water).
TNP is, or has been, vegan.
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Not a chance. I like meat too much.
TNP likes Jabberwocky (1977 Terry Gilliam film).
False. I saw it but was disappointed in it.
TNP would, if offered the chance, take a one-way trip to Mars as part of a colonization effort.
Damn right. I'm single and childless, and I'm sure my family would understand. I suspect I don't have much in the way of desirable skill-sets, though.
TNP owns a telescope.
Probably true. I don't know if I've ever had a crumpet, but it sounds tasty.
TNP likes coffee with cream in it.
Nope, I take mine as black and bitter as Al Sharpton.
TNP likes coffee with sugar in it.
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True. I also like coffee without sugar. JUST HOOK IT TO MY VEINS!
TNP received public acknowledgement for making a funny joke recently.
False, although people usually laugh at my jokes.
TNP likes K2 (1992 mountain-climbing film).
False - I don't like mountain climbing, or cinematic depictions thereof.
TNP watches Masterpiece Theater.
False. Don't even know what it is...
TNP has almost crashed a vehicle in the past week.
False in the past week, but extend that back in time to the last time I drove (a few months ago), and it is lucky that I and my passenger are still alive.
TNP gets migraines.
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False. I don't get headaches in general very often at all, let alone debilitating, medicine-proof ones. Thank goodness.
TNP has an iron stomach, in terms of never really getting out of sorts...down there.
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True. As I age I'm finding that fiery chilis cause some discomfort, which saddens me. On the whole, however, I have little to no problems with heartburn, the runs, flatulence, or any other food-induced gastric discomfort.
TNP likes red licorice better than black licorice.
True. I don't like black licorice at all, so I like the red stuff better by default.
TNP likes pistachio-flavored ice cream.
Not my favorite (that would be mint chocolate), but I have no objection to it.
TNP likes Logan's Run.
True! Fish! Plankton! Protein from the sea! When I was 9 or 10, it completely fired my imagination.
TNP knows about how much an ounce of gold costs right now.
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False. TNP is picky about the brand of paper towels they buy.