Do you like surprises...

...for the most part? (good surprises)

As you get older...

...would you say most of your tastes change, mature, or remain the same?

The better Hoffman...

...obviously they are both still making movies, and granted Dustin has been going longer, but would you prefer to watch Dustin or Philip Seymour on the big screen? Which one is the better actor?

To fall asleep at night...

...do you need to be situated in a certain way? (excluding naps) Let's get specific, do you have to be on the same side, or even have a leg in the same position? (I don't need details, just consider them)

The term "masterpiece"...

...doesn't get much use in reference to the last 100 years, what do you see as criteria for a masterpiece? Any examples?

How comfortable are you...

...with the categorization of fruits/vegetables? This could range from "certainly certain", to "i think I understand it",to " is it more complicated than I think?", to "I don't even bother anymore", and everything between. (consider: peppers, onions, olives, sweet potato, etc...)

Many of you are creators (writers, artists, etc...)...

...what is the most difficult part of that process? (possible answers may include, but are not limited to: the initial concept/inspiration, the planning process, the actual production, being satisfied with the final product, receiving feedback, motivation, finding time, etc...)

If there was a million dollar reward...

...for information leading to your arrest, how many of your friends would you trust with your whereabouts? (obviously this may depend on the "crime", but lets put that aside for the sake of discussion)

Whats in a name...

...how much does one's name matter in the long run?
Something to consider: If a child is "strange" and has a "unique" name, it may have more to do with the child's parents being strange, and not exclusively the name.

The question you've been waiting for...

...favorite seasonal song? (for this holiday season)

Bible anyone...

...What biblical character would you like an extensive biography on? Let's exclude Jesus to make it a little more interesting. Why?

Speaking of actors and actresses...

...if you were making a movie, what genre would it be? and what 2 or 3 actors/actresses would you insist on having?

What actor (or actress)...

...would make the best batman? (You may list someone who has actually played the role if that is how you feel)

Would you agree or disagree...

...that older generations frequently cook food inside the oven, while younger generations generally favor the stove-top cooking?

3 about ICE CREAM...

...1) do you think it was originally called "iced cream" or did whoever invented it just make up the name "ice cream"?
2) Can you think of any human-made thing that brings more joy to people of all ages than ice cream?
3) Do people in really cold places like Alaska and Russia like ice cream as much as people in warm places?
Answer any or all. or none.

If you were offered...

...full scholarship to any college/university in the world, where would you choose to attend? What school would you be most excited about denying their scholarship?

If someone threw a grenade in your house...

...would you immediately dive into the bathtub like in the movies, or would you look around and see if there is anywhere better?

If hindsight is 20/20...

...which one was more the important to America, tickle-me-elmo or the furby?

May have asked this one...

...in different words, but was there one book that changed it all for you? That made you say, "oh, that's why people read"? If so, what was it? (doesn't have to be your favorite book)

If you had to shoot...

...one kind of hot tea out of your nose (the way kids shoot milk out of their noses), which kind would you choose?

When returning to your car...

...and you have a great parking space, you notice someone is waiting to take your space, do you speed up to be helpful or slow down in spite of them? PART 2: If you are waiting on a spot, do you expect the occupant to speed up?

Your earliest memory...

...how old were you in that memory? If you feel like sharing the memory please do. Also, do you think you remember more or less of your childhood than most people?

What spice/condiment...

...do you find yourself adding to food the most often?

Supernatural #2...

...do you think that the loch-ness monster exists? How 'bout Bigfoot? Did dragons ever exist?

Supernatural #1...

...if you could be one fairy tale/fantasy creature (a talking animal, a fairy, a dwarf, a witch, an elf, a mermaid, a faun, etc...) what would you be?

By design...

...which sport do you think is the greatest to watch? In what setting is it best (CBA, MLB, Champion's League, College Football, etc...)? While this can be influenced by personal preference, go beyond that and give reasons if possible.

What is one question...

...I should ask? (on the blog)

You have an empty front porch...

...and enough money to buy either a hammock, a rocking chair, or a two person swing, which one do you purchase?

Working for a show...

...would you rather be the lead actor/actress, the head writer, or the producer?

Are you more comfortable...

...in winter clothes in the cold, or in summer clothes in the heat? Which do you like wearing more?

The recent Rolling Stone Magazine...

...listed their "100 Greatest Singers of All Time", if it was up to you, who would the top five have been? Remember, it is RS magazine so throwing Pavarotti in the mix may get you fired.

To any Dylan fans...

...which was the better song, "Girl from the North Country" or "Boots of Spanish Leather"? Give 'em a listen if you have never heard them.

Who would win in a fight...

...an angry Kenneth (from 30 Rock) or Dwight Schrute (from The Office)?

Dirty jobs...

...now, of course we each have our own cup of tea, and one person's trash is another's treasure, but what is the last job you would ever consider working? Let us keep this to jobs that exist.

In a household residence...

...is there a right and wrong way to put the toilet paper on the roller?

As for fashion...

...do most people dress themselves predominately as a means for personal expression or as a way to maximize cultural appearance?

Superficial #2...

...if you meet someone that visually reminds you of a previous acquaintance, how much does your relationship with that previous acquaintance affect the way you see this new person?

Superficial #1...

...What is the first feature you notice when meeting someone? Would you consider dating someone who exhibited an unattractive said feature?

Can you name more...

...artists (painters, sculptures, and such) or musicians (composers, musicians, etc...) from before 1900? Can you name more contemporary artist or musicians?

You have to take test...

...in an academic setting (gross I know), what format would you prefer? (multiple choice, short answer, True/False, essay,etc...)

Would you rather your favorite sports team...

...go to the national championship and lose, or not go at all?

If you could be...

...a suburban house pet, which one would you choose? (lets exclude monkeys, chinchillas, alligators, raccoons, etc...)

To clarify...

...how many spaces go after a period that ends a sentence? How many did you learn growing up?

Whats your favorite...

...thing to talk about on any given day? (lets say with good friends, or strangers, it doesn't matter)

Is this a good question?

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College football fans...

...would a playoff system be good or bad for the sport? why?

When voting...

...does it bring you more joy to imagine your vote as the winning vote? or does it bring you more joy to know that your vote canceled out some jerk's vote?

Would you consider...

...more of the art that moves you to be predominately sad or happy? (for discussion's sake, lets include lonely, hopeless, painful, disturbing, and such with sad, while joyful, funny, heart-warming, and such should be included with happy) You can offer explanation if you feel like it, but it isn't required.

How do you like...

...your PB & J? (more jelly, more peanut butter, lots of both, very little of both, strawberry jelly, grape jelly, organic peanut butter, white bread, 9-grain bread, toasted, etc...) (and lets stick to the PB & J {plus bread} variations, not banana or honey, or whatever else)

In keeping with the halloween season...

...would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire? (and not a "teenwolf" werewolf or "Count Chocula" we are talking out of control)

Would you prefer to watch...

...a Bugs Bunny Cartoon or an episode of the Three Stooges?

Another "would you rather"...

...be a big time hit song writer but not performer (you write mega-hits that everyone knows for big pop names and get paid big, but no one knows you as the writer) or a local performer (you write and perform your own songs, they are popular locally and you get by fine with money, not rich)?

We've all heard the one about...

..."if you could meet one person from the past, who would it be?" My question though is, if you could meet one person from THE FUTURE who would it be?

What ruins people faster...

...their opinions, or their view of themselves based on their opinions?

Is it better to be...

...kind or funny?

Would you say that you...

...actually hate anyone? To the fullest extent of the word.

Can you do any cool tricks with...

...a yo-yo?

Fed up with politics and curious...

..What has been the defining trait of goodness in the history of America? Can you think of an event or time that epitomized that goodness? How does that trait survive today? Has the application of that trait been good 100 percent of the time? (yes I know that is several questions) Opinion.

When you NEED to laugh...

...what is the one thing you can do that will guarantee that?

In evaluating my questions...

...should I assume the best questions are the ones with the most responses? Or maybe they are the worst questions? Incites?

I can't remember if I have already asked this one...

...if I have forgive me, If you had to either loose the ability to laugh or to hear music which would you choose? Depressing either way I know...

Guess-timate...

...how many letters/numbers have you written or typed in your life?

Let's suppose that...

...love of money is the strongest root of evil. What would you consider to be roots number 2 and number 3? (No specifics please, ex: McCain, Obama, Republicans, Democrats..., more a human characteristic or problem)

How accurate...

...are your perceptions of someone, generally speaking, after seeing them somewhere? (you see them, form an opinion, then meet them, you are seeing them BEFORE you meet them) Its like the judging books by their covers thing. You have their typical expression on their face, the clothes they wear, posture, haircut, etc...Give me a percentage.

For my movie fans...

...give me your top 3 favorite scenes from the movies. Number one being your favorite scene from any movie.

For my Arrested Development fans...

...give me your top five favorite characters in order, number 1 being the favorite, with the understanding that depending on the episode one may jump up in order. This is generally speaking. (if you would rather give me your top 5 seinfeld characters that is fine to)

On a lighter note...

...if someone asks you to pass "the salt" and the salt and pepper are right in front of you, do you pass them both? (this ones for the homies)

Worldwide culture...

...as we become more connected as a planet (with the internet and easy travel and cell phones and world wide business, etc...) will it be possible to hold onto local/regional cultures? If so, what will be the effect of these things on local cultures? Overall, is this good or bad?

Sane and healthy or unstable and brilliant?...

...If you were given a choice, and knew you could be a brilliant artist/writer/scientist/songwriter/whatever but it meant you had bouts with depression and anxiety and addiction, or could be totally healthy and overall very sane but could never quite create anything "brilliant", which would it be? (I DO NOT mean to imply that creativity is intrinsically connected with wreckless lifestyles)

Chocolate...

...with Carmel or with marshmallow?

Skip this one if you are uncomfortable with death...

...what percentage of death in America occurs in a hospital (if you can find the actual percentage online that's fine, but if not, a guess is just as good)? [after a discussion with EM and friends] PART 2: What percentage of people are in pain when they die in America, what percentage is numb (medicated highly or comatose, etc...) , what percentage overall feels pretty fine? (when you are calculating lets 10 minutes prior to death counts, meaning=if someone previously in good health dies immediately in an accident, they count a feeling good, even if they were in a few moments of pain)

Better or worse...

...as a culture for the invention and integration of cell phones?

Why are people...

...so fond of sliding boards? Especially at a young age?

You get to choose one olympic event...

...to win a gold medal, which would it be?

How long could you survive...

...locked in a grocery store? Electricity is on, plumbing stays on, you get an oven, microwave, etc..., but obviously no new supplies. Make sure to consider the food going bad. (Andrew Earl deserves thanks for this one)

Another restaurant question...

...if you were given the option of serving yourself when out to eat, would you do so? (You wouldn't have to tip, but obviously no one would wait on you) "Sometimes" is exceptable if you tell me how often.

If you were a cannibal...

...eating cobbler would mean something totally different than it means to non-cannibals (a cobbler being one who does work with shoes). My friend Ross thought of some good ones including eating "Frank and Beans". Can you think of any other items that may be confusing to a cannibal if on a menu? (strange question I know)

Who is the creepiest sounding...

...person in history? (according to either fact or rumor)("creepy" by whatever definition you give "creepy", though it may be helpful to explain)(examples may include Rasputin, Nostradamus, Jesus, etc...)

Chances are...

...with all the things there are to do in the world, you have never done several things you would be naturally very good at. What is one thing you hope you would be extraordinary at that you may never do?

If you were a world famous magician...

...and the person you cared for the most (spouse, parents, child, sibling, hero, etc...) asked you to show them how to do your most famous illusions, would you share your secrets?

What is one product...

... people buy regularly that you are convinced doesn't really do anything? As in, it is in peoples head or they are just used to using it. (ex: aspirin, dryer sheets, etc...)

If you HAD to choose...

...a new name for yourself what would you choose? (you can change the last name or keep it)

A volunteer Sara came up with this one...

...if everyone had a neon sign above their head that said one thing about them or their personality, and only you could see it, what information would be on the sign?

Choose two...

...a house in the countryside, an apartment in some big US city (NYC, LA,etc...), a small beach house, a mountain cabin, a river/lake house, or a house in a small town? Lets assume each paid for, worth the same, and the upkeep is the same.

What is your...

...green eggs and ham? That one food you always thought you'd dislike until you tried it?

Random #3...

...Pretend you are a child, say age 6, would you be more afraid if someone told you there is a giant monster under your bed, or just a monster? Consider that a giant monster isn't as believable because how would it fit under the bed, and yet still...

Random #2...

...Would it be cooler to live in one of those giant bubble cities on the bottom of the ocean or on the moon?

Random #1...

...Would watching Tom Hank's "Castaway" with "Survivorman"'s Les Stroud be cool or annoying? (he is a survival expert, I imagine he would be telling you why things Hank's character does would not really work, but also what to do instead)

If you could experience...

...one sporting accomplishment in front of thousands of fans, what would you choose? (win the derby, score a soccer goal, pitch a no hitter, run back an interception, buzzer beating three pointer, etc...)

How long would you guess...

... a person could stay interested consistently asking questions in a blog setting before he/she gets bored?

Is the south better or worse...

...for the invention of the air conditioner?

More often than not...

...is the person who gets promoted in any job usually the one who is the most skilled or the one who acts the most confident (or boast) in the skill they have?

Since you all answer food questions...

...if they stopped selling candy bars at the checkout isle or by cash registers, how much would their sales drop?

For my orange juice drinkers...

...would you prefer ice in your orange juice (crushed or cubed doesn't matter)? Also, do you drink "o.j." only in the morning or anytime during the day/night?

How frequently would you guess...

...the average person changes their bed sheets?

Over the last 200 years...

...do you think there have been more people stranded at sea/on a deserted island, or more stories written about people stranded at sea/on a deserted island?

Ultimate band...

...put together musicians to create your ideal band. You are allowed to choose 4-5 members for this band and none of them are allowed to have previously been in the same band. Also, you can pull them from any year of their career/life (which is especially important for someone you may be considering who is deceased). Who would it be?

Would you say...

...most people are comfortable with the height they are? If there were a way to grow or shrink, how much would the average person choose to do so?

Which leaves you feeling better...

...to lose a game that you played really well, or to win a game that you played terribly? What if it isn't you specifically, but your team as a whole that has a poor/terrific performance?

Not to get political, but tis' the season...

...comedians must have hopes for certain candidates, not for the good of the country, but for the good of their jokes. If you were a comedian, of these 3 remaining candidates (Clinton, McCain, Obama) which do you think would provide you with the best material over the next 4 years? (note: I am not asking your choice of candidate, that information is totally irrelevant to this question)(also, try to be nice)

Favorite word?

(thats the whole question, any language)

What do you feel...

...has been the most significant invention in the last 300 years?

Is it really...

the thought that counts? How frequently?

If you had to give up one...

would you give up chocolate or cheese? consider both your total diet and whats important to you...

What is the toughest question...

that you can ever remember being asked? for whatever reason. (and not one from this site, necessarily)

Does it bug you...

...when you are passing someone and say "hey, how are you?" and they say something like "whats going on?" and never answer your question? or is that acceptable in that situation? lets say you see the person every few days and are somewhere between acquaintance and friend.

Top three...

...movies that you are looking forward to seeing upon their release?

For curiousity sake...

...would you say you are tougher on yourself or on other people? or the same amount of tough is a choice too.

I know, enough with the book questions...

but it you were a novelist how would you write? Typewriter, computer, pen on yellow legal pad, bound notebooks, etc...?

What is the best...

name for a band you have ever heard? No matter how famous.

(bonus points: If you had a band what would you name it?)

If you had to work outside...

...lets say building houses, would you rather the temperature be comfortable but small bugs spend all day biting you, or would you rather it be scorching hot but bugs aren't around?

Preference...

..waffles or pancakes? All things considered.

If you are one day blessed...

...with a child, what is one book you will be sure to have on their bookshelf?

A two parter...

...first, would you rather be very good at one thing or very famous for one thing? Once you decide, what would you be good/famous for?

Who is more comfortable...

...in his own shoes, the 75 year old man who has finally figured out what kind of shoes he is wearing and how to wear them comfortably, or the 4 year old boy who hasn't yet realized he is wearing shoes?

note: this is not a gender specific question though I have chosen to write it in the masculine.
note 2: "Shoes" are in fact being used here as a metaphor- just to clear up any confusion.

Nature vs. nurture....

...in reference to personality, what percentage of someone's showing characteristics are due to the environment they were raised in versus the way they were born? Does that percentage alter when we discuss other aspects of personality? Does it change when a subject is in differing environments? Does one's comfortability change that percentage? Are my questions clear enough?

What is so different about America...

...that we don't celebrate soccer as much as most European/African/South American/Asian nations? Consider sports we do celebrate, cultural differences, history, our desire to be different, etc...

Does it seem...

...that supervillians are usually more interesting and complex than superheros? In general, do they seem to be more powerful individuals?

Would this blog...

me more enjoyable to visit with more pictures? What other improvements could be made here?

Capitalism, like it or not...

..At a time when many "environmentalist" would say that the gov't of these United States has not taken this global warming threat seriously, or to say the least has set unambitious/lackadaisical goals for moving to alternative energy, there is a clear trend in the consumer's market for buying more energy efficient and environmentally friendly products. Obviously much of this is due to inflated gas prices, but this consumer trend seems to be forcing industry into change faster than government regulations, and at least some of that seems due to reasons other than expensive gas. So my questions are: Does capitalism work for the good of the people the majority of the time? How about for the majority of the people? Can anyone can think of other examples of this kind of change (you can include consumers boycotting specific goods, but I would specifically like to hear examples of the market trends pushing for change)? Experiences many of you have in other countries may be relevant also.

(I realize many of you may think the consumer wave is not pushing for a fast enough change, but answer the question for what it is if possible)

More impressive...

...the fact that Nolan Ryan could throw a baseball 100 miles an hour, or that Andy Roddick could serve serve a tennis ball 150 miles an hour?

If you had a super power...

...would you rather it be due to magic or genetics? Either way you could control it and the power would, of course, be of equal strength either way. discuss/convince me.

How many of the names on this list...

...would you not recognize as US Presidents if someone were to mention them randomly?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Presidents_of_the_United_States

Of the 42, how many do you know anything about? (anything beyond recognizing the name counts)

Heres a classic...

...if you were stuck on an island and could bring one writers entire catalog, who would bring bring? lets say you will be on the island for the next 25 years. also consider what type of literature you will be in the mood for on an island.

(something else you can respond to, in regards to the question "if you could bring one cd with you on an island...", do most people simply not think about the fact that there will not be any power source on the island, or are people assuming there is a lifetime supply of batteries, or do people assume they are on a civilized island but they only get one cd?)

(also it is everything I have not to ask a LOST question while on the island scenario questions)

In the spirit of March Madness...

...you may have witnessed the FOX television event "Kobayashi vs the Bear" in a hot dog eating contest. if not you can watch that Here . It is as it sounds, Kobayashi, the greatest hot dog eating champion of perhaps all time, went against a hungry bear in a hot dog eating contest. While it was closer than it should've been, the bear did win, but it makes me wonder, if Kobayashi had won, would that have been the greatest upset of all time? If not, what is? (consider "David v. Goliath", or "John Henry v. the machine", "Davidson v. Georgetown",etc...)

Can anyone think of anything...

...cooler/more intriguing than a TREASURE CHEST???? Please list or admit that you can't.

Given the choice...

...would you choose to be the greatest tap dancer of all time, or someone like say, Donovan McNabb (a possible hall of fame Quarter back, but will never be discussed as the greatest)? In other words, rather be the biggest fish in a medium pond, or a very large fish in a gigantic pond?

Now while both...

...of these men's eyes hint at their destiny for greatness, which one's eyes most define the innocence of hope?

If you were mayor...

...of a big city and your city had an evil crime boss running illegal activities problem, which crime fighter would you employ, assuming you had to employ one, and given the budget for only one, Darkwing Duck or Inspector Gadget? (also they DO NOT come with sidekicks, such as that little girl penny and the dog, or launch pad and Gausline (sp?), But they DO come with gadgets and automobiles.)

About naps...

If you are planning on taking a late afternoon 30 minute nap, would you prefer doing it before the sunset (both fall asleep and awaken in light), after sunset (going to sleep and awakening in the dark), or on the brink (falling asleep in the light and awakening in the dark)?

What is the biggest reason....

...that more people don't watch PBS's New Hour? lack of flashy graphics, slower pace/ too much time spent on each issue, lack of commercial breaks, choice of stories, Jim Lehrer and the cast?

Opinion...

...do owls and other animals that see well in the dark sleep as well as animals that don't have that gift? It must be like the lights are on all the time right? Are they perhaps more uneasy because they can always see whats going on? Is that why so many of them are nocturnal?????

Which is the cooler natural phenomenon...

...lightning or volcanoes? Why?

If life WAS fair...

...what would be the most boring part of it?

In your heart of hearts...

...what percentage of people you encounter would you say that you are more intelligent than?

If you could...

...turn into one animal whenever you wanted, what would it be?

Lets Start With an Easy One...

How many people would you guess have ever actually counted how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie roll pop?