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(Created on 19th April 2014)
Vote #351
Question:
Following last week's culinary question, we continue in the same light. I find myself doing a little more cooking these days and I have to say it reminds me of fishing. But ... why does cooking remind me of fishing?
Results:
Both are best enjoyed with a beer and Mixing mash potatoes is like mixing ground bait tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- Both are best enjoyed with a beer (50%)
- Mastery comes with perfecting your technique (0%)
- Patience gets the best results (0%)
- Preparation means everything (0%)
- Selecting the right ingredient is like picking the right bait (0%)
- Timing is critical (0%)
- Mixing mash potatoes is like mixing ground bait (50%)
Analysis:
We're not reaching record lows on the vote front. Whilst I do agree that both fishing and cooking are best enjoyed with a beer, it is the mixing of the mash potatoes that reminds me more of fishing than anything else. Now, just to make sure there's no doubt in anyone's mind, mash potatoes come in a packet. We're not talking real potatoes that you cook and then mash away on here, but more of the stuff you mix like porridge. It is whilst delivering my expertise in instant mash that I think about mixing ground bait for fishing. The only difference being that the ground bait tastes nicer and is a lot more healthy for you. You don't think I'd feed crap to fish now do you?
(Created on 27th April 2014)
Vote #352
Question:
This week it's all about The Queen's English. Well at least part of it anyway. We're going to attempt to solve once and for all the correct pronunciation of scone. So, how do you pronounce scone?
Results:
sc-own was the clear winner with 57% of the votes from the following selection:
- sc-on (43%)
- sc-own (57%)
Analysis:
Interesting ... firstly because the number of voters is up about back to normal, but secondly because the vote was split. On the first count, I'm pretty sure it was due to holidays/vacations. The second count is interesting as the results of this vote are almost identical to big surveys that have been done on the topic. How much time do people have to waste? The majority of the world pronounces it sc-own, but the story doesn't end there as each country has its own take. The only country that is close to having an exclusive pronunciation is Ireland that use sc-own. The US also heavily leans this way, but the UK is the opposite with most people there using sc-on. The thing that's really interesting is that it's the word that most people feel passionate about how it's pronounced and yet it's a battle you're not going to win because of the divide. The definitive answer can, however, be found in the following rhyme:
I asked the maid in dulcet tone
To order me a buttered scone
The silly girl has been and gone
And order me a buttered scone
So that settles that!
(Created on 4th May 2014)
Vote #353
Question:
This week's question is somewhat of a conundrum that I've been trying to work out for a while. Now I'm enjoying life as a bachelor, I have the pleasure of doing the washing every week that includes both my stuff and my son's clothes. Let's say it's a full week and I've had William for all 7 days. There would be 7 pairs of my underpants come out of the wash. The number for William is nearer 20. I've not asked him how this is happening as I was trying to work out the mystery by myself, but I have failed to do so. This leads me to ask the question - how many pairs of underpants does an 8 year old get through each day?
Results:
4 was the clear winner with 50% of the votes from the following selection:
- 0 (0%)
- 1 (0%)
- 2 (17%)
- 3 (33%)
- 4 (50%)
- 5 (0%)
- 6 (0%)
- 7 (0%)
- 8 (0%)
- 9 (0%)
Analysis:
It seems that 4 is the most popular answer. I have to be honest, I'm mystified as to what he does with them. I have actually asked him and he assures me that he only gets through one pair a day, but the washing basket says otherwise.
(Created on 11th May 2014)
Vote #354
Question:
We're going to stick with the underpant theme this week. And what's more, the child underpant theme. So, I've also noticed that my son's underpants are elaborately adorned with characters from children's TV shows. Turtles, Lego, Star Wars etc. etc. Mine are black. And it first got me thinking - who does he show these designs to? Why is he concerned as to who has endorsed his under garments? Does it give you a sense of security to know your nether region is protected by a super hero? But none of these are the question that I'm going to ask. At what age do you decide you no longer want cartoon designs on your underpants?
Results:
You're never too old for cartoons on your underpants was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- 5 (0%)
- 8 (0%)
- 10 (0%)
- 12 (0%)
- 14 (0%)
- 16 (0%)
- 18 (0%)
- 21 (0%)
- You're never too old for cartoons on your underpants (100%)
Analysis:
As I wrote the options for this vote, I pretty much knew it was going to go the way it did. The thing is, I only came up with that option whilst I was writing the question rather than thinking about it ahead of time. Of course you are never too old to have cartoons on your underpants. Mine have a cartoon fart cloud coming out of them .... oh, hold on .... wait a minute .... no, that's a real fart, sorry about that.
(Created on 18th May 2014)
Vote #355
Question:
Alright, this is going to be the last underpant related question for a while. At least I think so, but then again, I may get stuck on the topic next week. I remember reading/hearing about edible underpants (knickers probably) whilst I was in my teens. I remember at the time thinking that was interesting, but had no real desire to try them. You'd think they'd melt if they were left on too long or something like that. Have you ever tried edible underwear (knickers)?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - tasty (17%)
- Yes - horrible (0%)
- No (83%)
Analysis:
I'm really intrigued as to who has tried them. I can't believe they're actually tasty, but I wouldn't know. As I put in the question, I also wonder how long you can wear them for. Some sad woman wearing them for a week in the hope that she gets lucky. Perhaps not.
(Created on 26th May 2014)
Vote #356
Question:
Not only did I not do another underwear related vote question, looks like I forgot to set one. Still, better late than never. I have no idea why I forgot this week's vote question. It escapes me for some unknown reason. Anyway, what do you think is the best cure for a hangover?
Results:
Hair of the dog and Greasy breakfast tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- Hair of the dog (50%)
- Water (0%)
- Aspirin (0%)
- Greasy breakfast (50%)
- Exercise (0%)
- Going back to sleep (0%)
- Video games (0%)
Analysis:
Hair of the dog and greasy breakfast tied for the vote here. I have to say that it really depends what you're looking for. Hair of the dog is probably the most effective way of getting rid of a hangover short term, but the problem is that it eventually comes back. There's actually no reason you can't do both though if you really feel like it.
(Created on 1st June 2014)
Vote #357
Question:
Earlier last week I had the “pleasure” of going to William's school for the open house. This consisted of being dragged around whilst he talked me through the various projects he had done throughout the year and pointing to various works of art on the wall. Thankfully he was only too happy to tell me what each picture was as, if it were left to me to figure it out, I would have probably struggled. Anyway, whilst walking through the school it seemed to me that there was a rather large number of fences and gates and this week's question occurred to me. Are the fences and gates at schools there to stop people getting in or to stop the kids getting out?
Results:
Stop the kids getting out was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Stop people getting in (0%)
- Stop the kids getting out (100%)
Pre-Result Discussion
Analysis:
A unanimous vote to keep the kids out. Reality is that it's probably there for both reasons and I did contemplate putting both as an option in the answer, but decided against it as that seemed too boring.
(Created on 8th June 2014)
Vote #358
Question:
Well, it's the last week of school and then the good old summer holidays. Oh how I miss those times. Do you have fond memories of your summer holidays?
Results:
Yes and it was always sunny and No because it was always miserable tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- Yes (0%)
- Yes and it was always sunny (50%)
- No (0%)
- No because it was always miserable (50%)
Analysis:
The waning population of voters again. I'm going to guess that Mr O voted for no, because it was always raining as I voted for yes because it was always sunny. Odd that when I remember back to England it always seems to have been sunny, but I have a theory on this. When you think back, it's natural to remember the really fun things first and most of those happened on sunny days, so those fond memories will generally be of bright sunny things. Unless you're Mr O that lives in a dark, dark place where it rains constantly. Odd that he's off to Australia then. Going to be a tad warmer there than Blighty me thinks.
(Created on 15th June 2014)
Vote #359
Question:
Not quite a question to rival that of MENSA, but then I never professed to being that smart. Which of the following is your favorite England goal scorer?
Results:
Gary Lineker was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Jimmy Greaves (17%)
- Paul Gascoigne (0%)
- Bryan Robson (0%)
- Kevin Keegan (0%)
- Gary Lineker (83%)
Analysis:
The actual answer was 19, which I did manage to work out in the end, but, of course Gary Lineker gets your vote. Only the truly greats come from Leicester!
(Created on 24th June 2014)
Vote #360
Question:
I must have been too upset after the equalizer against my home country on Sunday to remember the vote question as I appear to be late (again). My home country obviously being the good old US of A as I'm not going to admit to being English after their poor performance. This week, we do have a World Cup question, but with a little twist. Which country (excluding the host Brazil) has sent the most fans to the group matches in the 2014 World Cup?
Results:
Chile and Mexico tied with 50% of the votes each from the following:
- Argentina (0%)
- Australia (0%)
- Chile (50%)
- England (0%)
- Germany (0%)
- Italy (0%)
- Mexico (50%)
- Spain (0%)
- Portugal (0%)
- United States (0%)
Analysis:
So, the answer is the United States, followed by Australia. I'm absolutely amazed at how much coverage the World Cup is getting here in the States and it's being done right. There is so much of the right kind of promotion - all the press are behind the US team. Large TV screens have been put up in major cities with thousands of people turning up to watch them. The thing that cracks me up is that when a goal is scored, they show the reaction from various places in the country that scored, so when the US scored, they showed the masses gathered in the big park in Chicago, New York and then a US military base overseas ... when Mexico scored, they showed the center of Guadalajara and other places. Now I know it was a rare occasion, but when England scored, they showed a couple of tossers watching the game in a pub.
So here's the thing. You can say that the Americans don't know proper sport and I'd probably agree with that (for now). But they sure know how to party and they know how to support their team and have a lot of fun doing it. I can only think the Aussies are the same - I'm guessing Mr O may have some insight into that given that he's there right now.
The other thing I have to comment on is the fact that the first World Cup after I got here in 2002, there was hardly any coverage and I had to watch some of the games on the Spanish channels. But I will always remember seeing an interview with a Los Angeles resident that goes by the name of Jurgen Klinsmann. He was asked whether or not the US would ever be a major force in soccer. The interviewer presented the question in a way that was looking for the answer yes, but Jurgen simply said no, because there are not enough programs in the schools.
There are some people who are good and there are a few that are great. I really believe that Jurgen Klinsmann is one of the greats. To see what he's doing with the US soccer programs in schools and leading the US team, I really think he's laying the groundwork for the US to win the World Cup in 2026 or 2030. Crazy? Maybe, but if the World Cup returns to the US, I think it could happen. Also, if they get a hero (maybe Dempsey), it will start to take off in a big way.
13:35:55
3rd June 2014