Ask the Person Below You

[aquaphase]

yes. Exactly. I'm still trying to convince myself that I don't need to go.

How are your time-management skills?

[katie]

depends. the more i have to do, the better i am at time management. if i have a little to do and a lot of time to to do it, i'm not as good.

what's keeping you busy these days?

[eebs]

Everything. I need a vacation.

What's your favourite English phrase/word that isn't in the American lexicon?

[Irock]

Ooh, I don't know, there are lots. I like to say "jog on!" but if more people said it I don't think it would be as fun. I like "mate," and "oy" kinda thrown in randomly is fun. I like "pram" and "full stop" too, but I'm glad we don't have all those confusing names for lawyers & that Americans don't say "cunt" as often.

Have you ever worked for a company while a major portion of the work force was on strike?

[katie]

no. the only place with a union i've ever worked was at the theater and if an actor is cast, they hold onto that role with all their claws firmly sunk in. they're pretty aware any role can be recast.

how do you feel about unions?

[Irock]

Meh. I was pretty pro-union until I actually worked with them. In theory they make a lot of sense, in practice the ones I've worked with just turn every little decision into a struggle. They tend to foster an adversarial relationship between their members and management, because then their members have more loyalty to the union. A union member I knew (not in my company) swore to me that the union got him the right to leave work during business hours to vote in the presidential election. He absolutely would not believe me when I told him that was a federally guaranteed right.

Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip?

[roach]

you talking about db?

depends on the situation. now that I know how unhealthy those things are i don't get them as often. but mustard and mayo on a sandwich is good. miracle whip on a sandwich with brisket is damn good. also miracle whip and american cheese sandwich. this makes me realize i haven't had mw in years.

do you feel bad when you own a door to door salesman when they try to tell you that they can give you such a better deal than what you're already paying on electricity?

ro"and you do it with no shirt on"ach

[Irock]

Not DB. Also, I ALWAYS feel bad for door to door salesmen in the summer, whether I own them or even talk to them. That is a serious bitch of a way to make a living.

Ever been a salesman, or on commission at all?

[roach]

He had a car and was only driving to some houses in the area.

no, i'm not a good seller. I have done the call every number of every coach ever at a soccer center trying to drum of business. Loved the answering machines.

what's your favorite Lifetime movie?

[eebs]

I've never seen one but I'd suggest y'all check this one out 'cos it's on tomorrow and looks like a classic -

http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/i-me-wed

What are you watching on youtube at the moment? I've been looking at shots of the steam tour we went on yesterday

[zenmomma]

I think you probably know already eebs... watching videos of baby animals!!

yawning baby sloth


baby pygmy hippo (WANT!)




What was your first pet?

[sam]

We had a red doberman named Duke when I was a toddler.

What is the most exotic pet you've ever had?

[eebs]

Much to Amy's regret, I'm not a pet person but I did have a share in a goldfish a while ago.

What was the last sold out event you went to?

[mere1975]

It was a movie a few weeks ago -- Bridesmaids. Some lady friends and I got the last 3 seats in the front row. It was pretty sweet though. It was in an AMC Cinema Suite where we had giant leather recliner chairs and they brought out hot towels when we got our checks for the meal. Crazy!

What am I missing with Spotify?

- Mere "got it, downloaded free app on phone, but can't listen to music unless I pay or connect to my Mac at home -- right?" 1975

[katie]

i dunno, i haven't started messing with it yet.

ever gotten a massage?

ka"had my first one ever this afternoon - OMG - my shoulders feel amazing"tie