1. If 100 people your age were chosen at random, how many do you think you’d find having a more satisfying life than yours?
Oh, that is tough. I have no life. I work, I peck around on my computer, I hang out with some great friends each weekend, but I don’t have kids, a wife or family, I don’t travel a lot, I don’t own a house with a lawn I pick over. Lately I have been finding something missing in my life, but I can’t put a finger on it. I have never been a real “couple” person, needing a life partner or family to make me happy, but perhaps there is more out there – that said I think I could find a good chunk of 100 right now living a more satisfying life, as I am in a rut.
2. Do you ever spit or pick your nose in public. What about cleaning your teeth with a toothpick.
Oh, you folks, alas, all the know the answer to that one – I am a picker. A nose picker. I am sorry. I find it no worse or gross than finger nail biting – but society does, so there you have it. I am sorry.
3. If you knew a thermonuclear holocaust would occur in precisely 20 years and no one would survive it, how would you change your present life?
More time at the ranch. More travel to see the world. Less time on the couch.
4. If you wanted to look very sexy, how would you dress.
Thongs. Leather thongs with lots of fringe. I am going to where one to work today. Get ready for the new Roy!
5. If there were a public execution on television, would you watch it.?
Absolutely. I am against the death penalty and I think the rest of the nation would be as well, if they had to experience it in person. Put the prisoner on the stage, hit the lights, run tape and present the gruesome death in high def television. The death penalty would go away very soon afterwards.
[You should change your name to “Buzzkill” Nall. . ..these were downers]
1. “Satisfaction” is a highly subjective topic, so actually ranking those 100 people would be very difficult. With that said, as I approach my 40th birthday this year (but as far as you all know I’m still 26), and my father dying at 80, I’m in full-on midlife crisis mode. I’m questioning every decision I’ve ever made, reliving my personal failures, and berating myself for my foibles. With all of that said, I’d have to say that about 80% of my life works quite well—the glass is largely full. I need to weigh less, drink less, earn more, and do a better job of letting people into my life. Even at that, I’m probably more “satisfied” than at least 80% of people.
2. Never in “public.” Well. . . only in public when I’m certain I won’t be caught. So yes. I guess I’m a closeted public spitter and picker (and grinner).
3. First thing, IÂ’d call Jack Bauer and that McGuyver fellow, and see if we could put our heads together to save the world. Barring that, hell. . .. whoÂ’s to say we even have 20 years left? ThatÂ’s a very hard question, as IÂ’d struggle between living a footloose life, and the impending dread of a certain death. IÂ’d probably live a highly self-indulgent life, (travel, eat what I wanted, sleep around, get deeply, deeply in debt without caring), and take up heroin about a year before doomsday to blunt the pain.
4. Like “satisfied,” “sexy” is another highly subjective concept. I personally think that people *can* look their best in well-tailored formal attire. (Think: George Clooney in a tux, Charlize Theron in an Oscar-worthy gown). So, to answer the question, simple black tux, and a suave attitude.
5. I probably wouldn’t watch it live. I’d record it and then watch it in tiny doses so that the shock wouldn’t overwhelm me. [Note to RW: I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH YOU. Americans are sick freaks, and would welcome the ultimate in reality television: “Survivor San Quentin.”]
1. Hmm. I am in a bit of a philosophical angst-funk right now about what I’m doing with my life. I am very happy with who I’m doing it *with* but need to work on some other major details (house, career, more income, etc.). That said, maybe 60-70% could be more satisfied?
2. Not a spitter although I will confess to an occasional pick in private.
3. Travel, mounds of debt, good food, better drugs…..I concur with the Rev.
4. Hmm. Give me a few more months at the gym and maybe I can conceive of how I would dress sexy.
5. There was an execution on TV (broadcast from Saudi Arabia) when I was a child (living in London, approx. 6-7 years old). My parents let me watch the set up and the camera cut away right before the beheading. I’ve never ever forgotten it.
(Note: I agree with the Rev., Americans would be thrilled to watch Survivor: Death Squad)
1.) That IS a hard question since the phrase “more satisfying” is subjective in a bewildering number of ways. That being said, I personally am rather happy with my life. I need to mentally stimulate myself more and tap back into my artistic side, but on the whole I think I’m more satisfied than 80% of said 100 person sample.
2.) I NEVER NOSE-PICK IN PUBLIC. I do use a toothpick in public. Its what they’re for! Better than trying to remove meat from bewteen your teeth using your fingers 🙁
3.) Way more travel,loads of debt and more pharmaceuticals.
4.) A good pair of boot-cut jeans, boots and a v-neck white tee.
5.) I think I would try although I’m sure I’d end up turning away at the moment of truth. I’m on the fence as to America’s predisposition towards this. I think the rednecks would love it and the liberals would be aghast. In the end though, I think it could turn the tide AGAINST the death penalty. mmmmmmmaybe
Friday Fives
1. If 100 people your age were chosen at random, how many do you think you’d find having a more staifying life than yours?
3 or 4
2. Do you ever spit or pick your nose in public. What about cleaning your teeth with a toothpick.
I take the 5th amendment – next question
3. If you knew a thermonuclear holocaust would occur in precisely 20 years and no one would survive it, how would you change your present life?
I’d stop recycling
4. If you wanted to look very sexy, how would you dress.
crisp jeans and a pressed white cowboy shirt, and my travelin’ felt Indiana Jones hat. Wait wait wait, that is ‘if you wanted to look like a short, fat, gay cowboy how would you dress’ answer. I gets ’em mixed up, see.
5. If there were a public execution on television, would you watch it?
No, unless I had a vested interest in seeing the dude suffer (like if he touched one of you readers, or my mama).
As always, this week’s creepy over the web therapy session courtesy of Roy. Stop in, try the veal.
1) I have been really thinking about life perception and what that means to individuals. So, I percieve that there would be less than 25% that I would think have a more satisfying life than me.
2) Yes on both accounts.
3) Spend every cent as I made it doing cool shit, then live off the government stash doing cooler shit.
4)I’m with ed. A fitted tux or formal gown let’s the imagination run as to how good it looks and what it would look like off.
5) Yes.