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(Created on 11th April 2010)
Vote #141
Question:
Well, I've just come back from a party and there was beer there, so have no creative talent whatsoever. Not that I had any before. The only thing that's been going through my mind this afternoon is how bad the weather has been and wondering what it's going to be like next weekend. The last two weekends have been gray and rainy, so, what will the weather be like next weekend (Saturday)?
Results:
Sunny was the clear winner with 50% of the votes from the following selection:
- Overcast but no rain (0%)
- Drizzle (0%)
- Heavy Rain (33%)
- Thunder Storm (0%)
- Sunny (50%)
- Blisterningly Hot (0%)
- Snow (17%)
Analysis:
Well, the voting majority was right - it has indeed been a sunny afternoon. The bad news is that I've been busy all weekend and have been stuck in front of a computer rather then enjoying the weather outdoors.
(Created on 18th April 2010)
Vote #142
Question:
You hear people saying that it's black and white. Not when they're talking about zebras, but to mean that something is clearly one or the other. But which is it - black or white?
Results:
Black was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Black (83%)
- White (17%)
Analysis:
Interesting - I guess everything is not black and white. It appears to be more black than white.
(Created on 25th April 2010)
Vote #143
Question:
Had an interesting revelation whilst spending the evening with a soon to be sommelier friend of mine that has resulted in this week's question. Interestingly he's decided to follow a passion rather than getting on the corporate treadmill every morning, and for that, I'm jealous. You'll have to read the post voting comments to understand the link to this week's question as it is simply - do you like sushi?
Results:
no was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- yes (33%)
- no (67%)
Pre-Result Discussion
Analysis:
Interestingly Curt's comment is in line with the revelation that Karen likes sushi. For years, she has been telling me that she doesn't like it, yet all of a sudden, she thinks it's great - just a matter of trying the right thing. I do, however, have to push back on the basis that I've had sushi in Japan and not just any sushi, I was being entertained, so was taken to “a good place” and it still didn't grow on me. I ate it, but it's not something I've really come round to. Then again, I don't like Marmite either.
(Created on 2nd May 2010)
Vote #144
Question:
Well, the big release this week is Iron Man 2. What is Iron Man 2 the sequel of?
Results:
Iron Man was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Iron Man (60%)
- Maximum Overdrive (40%)
Analysis:
Not much of a question really, so apologies for that. I'm guessing that most people aren't following the connection to maximum overdrive and, to be honest, probably don't care. The link is simple - maximum overdrive is a film where the entire sound track consists of songs by AC/DC. As far as I can tell, this is also true of Iron Man 2.
(Created on 9th May 2010)
Vote #145
Question:
This week's question is centered on Europe. Obviously a lot has been going on in the wonderful world of politics, but we'll leave that sort of discussion to other websites. Instead, we're going to focus on the big question at hand concerning my dad. He's gone to Portugal on a golf trip, but there is talk that the returning flights will be delayed due to the volcanic ash. Do you think my dad will get back from Portugal as planned?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 57% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (57%)
- No (43%)
Analysis:
Well, there were a few skeptical people out there, but the optimists held true. You'll all be happy to know that my old man returned safe and sound according to plan.
(Created on 16th May 2010)
Vote #146
Question:
With the economy the way it is, nobody's happy and everybody's looking round for something better. So, you get lucky. You find your dream job and you get an interview. During the interview, you get a glass of water and knock it over the interviewer. Do you think you'll still get the job?
Results:
Yes - you'll still get the job was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - you'll still get the job (67%)
- No - soaking the interviewer is not a good idea (33%)
Pre-Result Discussion
20:38:31
16th May 2010
Analysis:
Well, as I mentioned in my note, this was not a hypothetical question, it did indeed relate to my brother who accidentally spilt water during an interview. The good news is that he did get the job so hearty congratulations to him. I'm going to apply the same tactic and take a water pistol with me to my next interview.
(Created on 24th May 2010)
Vote #147
Question:
Bit late posting the vote question this week, so it's going to be a simple one - do you consider walking exercise?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 80% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (80%)
- No (20%)
Analysis:
You're all lazy, the lot of you. Walking isn't exercise, it's a simple means of getting over short distances. Exercise needs to be anaerobic - you need to push yourself to the limit, break a sweat ... not just amble round and say done. C'mon, get out there and do something serious, not just go for a walk.
Actually this started as a discussion between Karen and myself as she things walking is exercise and I don't. Guess I'm in the minority in my views, but I still think I'm right.
(Created on 30th May 2010)
Vote #148
Question:
I'm going to venture into dangerous waters. It seems that governments either through country or state are top of all the political topics, but I just can't get my head round what will happen if a country goes bankrupt. So, do you think Greece will go bankrupt?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (60%)
- No (40%)
Pre-Result Discussion
00:47:33
31st May 2010
05:47:17
31st May 2010
Analysis:
Interesting on account of the fact that I normally stay away from anything meaningful, however, this has inspired a couple of comments. I dare say that they are already bankrupt and in denial - it appears that the majority of votes have been cast in the direction of bankruptcy. I still can't get my head around what that will mean. At least not no we have a global economy and everything is interlinked. The thing is that you used to be able to devalue your currency and go through a period of hyper inflation and then everything came out all right. I guess you go bankrupt now and then start training people to run call centers or IT outsourcing given that they're two functions that seem to be trying to find the lowest cost operating model.
I also rather like the idea of hosting the Eurovision song contest as being the last straw that sends you into bankruptcy. That one's probably lost on the folks State side but funny none the less.
(Created on 6th June 2010)
Vote #149
Question:
I guess there's really only one question to ask this week that will be resolved by next Sunday and that's simply USA or England (2010 world cup soccer if you don't know what I'm talking about)?
Results:
England was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- USA (40%)
- England (60%)
Pre-Result Discussion
20:48:15
6th June 2010
05:22:42
7th June 2010
Analysis:
Mr O did indeed point out the fatal flaw in my vote options in that I didn't allow for a draw. I did actually realize this myself before I read the comment, but didn't bother to change it. I went with the fact that the question was really looking for who you wanted to win. Well, the votes went to England, but the result was a draw.
I have to say, Green should just walk out the dressing room and keep going. I'm sure there will be those who feel sorry for him or have sympathy, but this is international football. No room for mistakes and that was about as big a mistake as they come.
(Created on 13th June 2010)
Vote #150
Question:
It's time to continue the economic theme and figure out how to solve the world's economic crisis. As everything starts to fail, we look at which of the vultures will be successful in the slim pickings. To answer this, we simply need to know, who will inherit Gary Coleman's estate?
Results:
What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis? was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- The Ex Wife (40%)
- The Estranged Parents (0%)
- The Head of His Coroporation (0%)
- What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis? (60%)
Analysis:
I'm actually quite impressed that several of you actually decided to vote sensibly on this. I have to be honest that I really don't care one way or the other, so any analysis beyond "what you talking about Willis?" would be pretty meaningless. Thankfully that's where the majority of votes ended up anyway.
15:03:43
2nd May 2010