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(Created on 28th June 2009)
Vote #101
Question:
So, we'll go from an obscure NASCAR question to one that can't have escaped your notice - Michael Jackson has gone to join Elvis. As you reflect on Michael Jackson's life, what are you thoughts?
Results:
Pervert that lost the plot was the clear winner with 40% of the votes from the following selection:
- Great performer that will be missed (0%)
- Pervert that lost the plot (40%)
- Sympathy for someone pressured by the media at an early age (20%)
- Haven't thought about it (0%)
- Can't make my mind up - great entertainer but the wheels fell off (20%)
- I'm forever blowing bubbles (20%)
Analysis:
Guess there's a lot of mixed feelings out there. I actually saw a similar vote on a more popular site after I'd set this question. They'd worded the options differently, but the intent was essentially the same. I think there's probably many loyal fans that ignore what he became at the end. And then there's probably many other people who can't look past the things he did at the end. Seems the vote here was that the things he did at the end overrule anything he did earlier on in his career, so that's how we'll call it - vote goes to “pervert”
Guess there's a message there - if you get famous, don't forget that you still shouldn't molest kids. Or hang them off balconies upside down. Or try to change your skin color. Or .... the list goes on. Guess the result of the vote makes sense.
(Created on 5th July 2009)
Vote #102
Question:
Wow - what an amazing weekend at Daytona for the Coke Zero 400. Shame we weren't there for that race, but there you go. Well, with that clearly in the front of mind, it's obviously time for a completely unrelated question. Before I ask it, I've grouped the answers into categories, but feel free to add a comment if you want to be more specific. What's your favorite raptor?
Results:
Owl was the clear winner with 40% of the votes from the following selection:
- Buzzard (20%)
- Eagle (0%)
- Falcon (0%)
- Harrier (0%)
- Hawk (20%)
- Kite (0%)
- Owl (40%)
- Osprey (0%)
- Vulture (20%)
Analysis:
Very interesting - I felt that eagle would win this for sure, but it didn't even muster up a single vote. Guess there's more feeling for the owl. I went with vulture as I think they're really pretty. More the traditional vultures with the stooped over necks than the vultures you see in America like the turkey vulture.
Anyway, guess I have to close by saying that this vote was a hoot!
(Created on 12th July 2009)
Vote #103
Question:
Depending on whether or not you've read the last of the headbangers blog, you'll already know the subject of this week's question. I went to the Mayhem Festival over the weekend on my own, but I didn't reach out to the EBR readers to see whether there's anyone else who would have come. So, forgetting any logistical issues about what country you live in, if you were available would you have come to watch Slayer with me at the Mayhem Festival?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (0%)
- No (100%)
Analysis:
No!!! What do you mean no?
You're all wrong. The lot of you. The correct answer is “yes”. How could you not want to go and see Slayer ... one thing ... and then how could you not want to go with me?
Well, I really don't know what else to say. You just don't know what your missing.
(Created on 19th July 2009)
Vote #104
Question:
As I sit here wondering what question to pose this week, there is but one thing nagging at the back of my mind. Why are my underpants up my bottom?
Results:
Because you're fat and have a fat arse and Because you're wearing Karen's nickers tied with 33% of the votes each from the following:
- Because you're sitting funny (0%)
- That's what happens as you get old (0%)
- Because you're fat and have a fat arse (33%)
- Because underpants are badly designed these days (17%)
- Because you're wearing Karen's nickers (33%)
- You shouldn't be wearing a thong in the first place (17%)
Analysis:
So it's like that then is it? No sympathy, just go straight for the jugular. Spare no prisoners. Given that my vote was for badly designed underwear, seems like everyone else either thinks I have a weight problem or am wearing Karen's underwear.
Well, let me tell you that Karen's underwear is too loose thank you very much. And I know that ... err ... because ... you know ... I looked at the size ... yeah, I looked at the size. I haven't tried them on or anything honest.
And as for the vote that I'm wearing a thong. Well rather you have that image in your mind than me is all I can say. I think all my thongs are at the launderette.
(Created on 26th July 2009)
Vote #105
Question:
Lets follow the theme that we had last week about what's nagging me as I sit hear. Rather than focus on the underwear issue, we're going to probe a little deeper. And in doing so, it begs the obvious question - what happened to preparations A through G?
Results:
They left a burning ring of fire was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Don't be silly (0%)
- The products never made the shelves (0%)
- They left a burning ring of fire (75%)
- Just hope you don't meet the test subjects for the fated preparation D (25%)
Analysis:
Indeed they did leave that burning ring of fire. Until the good old preparation H came along, there was no soothing remedy. And yes, we all need to forget the fate of the preparation D test subjects. I suppose it got rid of the hemorrhoids ... just got rid of a whole lot more (if you follow the pun).
(Created on 2nd August 2009)
Vote #106
Question:
Time to leave the realms of bottom speak and move back to sport with a testing question for my new found friends. Who will win the ashes?
Results:
England was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Australia (20%)
- England (60%)
- United States (20%)
Analysis:
As much as I'd like to think that the vote for the US was a misguided American thinking their country would win everything, I'm pretty sure that the voter in this instance knows that the Ashes are between England and Australian.
Interestingly enough, it looks like it's going to be close. I'm reliably informed that the series is tied one game a piece with two being drawn. It's all down to the last test. If it results in a draw then England retains the Ashes by virtue of the fact that we are the current holders. I guess we'll see.
(Created on 9th August 2009)
Vote #107
Question:
And now it's time to delve into your minds and find an answer to a most important question. This week we're going with who's your favorite monkey (or monkey type animal)?
Results:
Clyde (Every Which Way bu Loose) was the clear winner with 43% of the votes from the following selection:
- Albert (first monkey in space) (0%)
- Bubbles (Michael Jackson) (0%)
- Cheeta (Tarzan) (29%)
- Clyde (Every Which Way bu Loose) (43%)
- Curious George (0%)
- Donkey Kong (29%)
- King Kong (0%)
Analysis:
“Right turn Clyde!”
An excellent choice, but I have to admit I wasn't expecting this result. Those two films were great Clint Eastwood movies.
I went for Donkey Kong myself - lost so many hours on that game. It's a true classic.
(Created on 16th August 2009)
Vote #108
Question:
Well, we've gone ahead and booked ourselves onto a whale watching tour next Saturday. I've never done one of these and fully intend to spend several hours being sick off the back of the boat, but it'll be cool if we get to see some wildlife. Now, every tour operator has caveats that there may not be anything when you get out there and we all have to accept that, but you can't help being optimistic. Therefore, this week's question is the one that I'm sure everyone is wondering as they embark on their trip - will we see a puffin on our whale watching tour?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (67%)
- No (0%)
- Shouldn't you be interested in the whales? (33%)
Analysis:
Good news and bad news. Good news is yes, we got to see the tufted puffin. We also saw gray whales and an interesting show put on by a humpback whale. It was kind enough to jump into the air. Now for the bad news - I can't prove any of this because my camera decided to pack up. So, you're just going to have to take my word for it.
If you're interested in where we went, you can view a map of the trip.
(Created on 23rd August 2009)
Vote #109
Question:
Well, I've got my little vacation coming up where Billy boy and I are returning to the UK for 10 days on September 2nd. Now, the big question that everyone goes through the last week before a vacation - will I get everything done at work this week that I need to before going on vacation or will I be scrambling up to the last minute next week?
Results:
No - just find someone to delegate the remaining crap to was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - you super efficient person you (0%)
- No - it's part of the law of going on vacation (33%)
- No - but you shouldn't worry about it (0%)
- No - just find someone to delegate the remaining crap to (67%)
Analysis:
Interesting. I would initially say that things are going pretty well and I don't really have anything stacked up as I prepare to leave on Tuesday. So, I'd be leaning towards the thought that yes would have been the correct answer. Somehow, reflecting on the last week, I think that you voters out there may be correct. I've probably delegated all the crap without even thinking about it. Oh well, matters not - couple more days to go then off to the airport.
(Created on 30th August 2009)
Vote #110
Question:
Just about ready to head off home. Only one question to determine before my arrival - what should I drink for the duration of my stay?
Results:
Beer and Guinness tied with 40% of the votes each from the following:
- Beer (40%)
- Gin and Tonic (20%)
- Guinness (40%)
- Lager (0%)
- Vodka (0%)
- Whisky (0%)
- Wine (0%)
Analysis:
Interesting split between beer and Guinness. So far it's been beer, but I suppose I could sneak in a couple of pints of Guinness over the next week.