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| Janetblueyes | Posted – 8/9/2007 8:52:24 AM | show profile Without further ado, I present this week's ponderings: 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? 3. When are you most vulnerable? 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? 5. What erodes your self-esteem? 6. What is your life motto? 7. Who is the smartest person you know? 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? 10. What do you find sexy? ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? |
| GrOoVaL!c!OuS | Posted – 8/9/2007 9:09:13 AM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? THAT I HAVE NICE ARMPITS. I THINK THE GUY MIGHT'VE BEEN A LITTLE CRAZY. 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? MY OWN REFLECTION CRYING ABOUT SOMETHING THAT I SAW COMING AND DIDN'T TRY HARD ENOUGH TO AVOID. WHEN WILL I LEARN?! 3. When are you most vulnerable? AFTER SEX. I HATE THAT ABOUT MYSELF BUT I CAN'T HELP IT. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? ETHIOPIAN FOOD, WHICH I WILL NEVER TRY AGAIN. UGH! 5. What erodes your self-esteem? WHEN MY OWN LOVE/CARE FOR SOMEONE IS NOT RECIPROCATED. I'M GOING THROUGH THIS RIGHT NOW ACTUALLY. THE PAIN IS PALPABLE. 6. What is your life motto? I'VE BEEN GOING BY THE GOLDEN RULE SINCE I WAS SEVEN. STILL WORKS. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? MY FRIEND DAVID. HE'S WICKED BOOK-SMART, BUT ALSO VERY SOULFUL AND WISE. TOO BAD HE'S ABOUT TO BE ENGAGED. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? GOOD ONE! I LIKE NIKONGIRL AND OF COURSE YOU JANETBLUEYES. BLEAKMOUSE IS ANNOYING, BUT HE HAS HIS PLACE HERE, TOO. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? WHEN MY SISTER DEMANDED THAT MY FAMILY SEND HER MONEY FOR NO GOOD REASON OTHER THAN SHE WANTED TO GO OUT. CHICK MUST BE CRAZY! 10. What do you find sexy? THE SEXIEST PART OF A MAN'S BODY IS HIS BACK. ALSO, MEN WHO ARE SMART, INTERESTING, REALLY LISTEN AND HAVE STRONG, GOOD-LOOKING HANDS DO IT FOR ME. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? THIS IS EASY. OPRAH-FREAKIN'-WINFREY. |
| Mag Girl | Posted – 8/9/2007 9:53:29 AM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? That my hair smells like sunshine 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? Huge car pile-up that looked like someone got hurt in. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I'm crying. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? I forgot what it was called, but it was a raw but cured ground beef thing wrapped with lettuce - in Turkey. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Childhood memories, other women's sideways glances that are obvious judgments. And when I break out like a 14-year-old when I'm hormonal. 6. What is your life motto? I'd rahter laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints...the sinners are much more fun. :) 7. Who is the smartest person you know? My dad was. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I enjoy reading everyone's perspective, for different reasons, but I have to say I enjoy Angela's demeanor the most. ANd you too, Janet! You seem so positive. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Last night goofing around with my husband. 10. What do you find sexy? A genuine smile, a good sense of humor, brains and ability to laugh at one's self. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Oprah's a good choice. I'd also love to be Nancy Pelosi for a week. Or be Condi Rice and plant subliminal messages in W's brain. |
| mad fingers | Posted – 8/9/2007 9:54:33 AM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? "Pardon me, are you Pakistani?" (I could tell it was meant as a compliment by the way he said it.) 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? My bank account. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I'm exhausted. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Lobster sashimi. They served the carved-up tail while the claws were still flailing. I could almost hear the lobster hollering, "No! Don't eat my ass!" Never again. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Being condescended to. 6. What is your life motto? What goes around comes around... I hope. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? Jeopardy smart? Common sense smart? Smart ass? 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? This is like the part of The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy has to say goodbye...Janet and writesonwater, I think I'd miss you most of all 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Couple weeks ago at a burlesque show. Laughed so hard it hurt. 10. What do you find sexy? pheromones and a good sense of humor ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Would they have to trade lives with me? Maybe Martha Stewart. She'd have to clean kitty litter for 6 cats, plus walk my 3 dogs (and pick up their poop) and I'd let Katonah keep its name. Now, that's a good thing. |
| Righter | Posted – 8/9/2007 10:45:23 AM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? That I had nice gums. And it wasn't a dentist that was telling me this. 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? Oh god...too many things to count. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I'm hungry or sleepy. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Cow heart. Not that exotic, I know. But soooo good. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? When my skin freaks out. Also when I forget to think before I speak and end up sounding like an airhead... 6. What is your life motto? Worrying and stressing doesn't help, so do what you have to do without the drama. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? My fiance. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I've always found Linda F to be very helpful and sincere in her posts. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Last night watching extras with my fiance. Ricky Gervais is the king of awkward-makes-you-cringe-so-uncomfortable-to-watch comedy. 10. What do you find sexy? A sharp jawbone. A great smile. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Aghh...this will take too long to think about and I'm late. I dunno, is Christian Bale married? Whoever that girl is. |
| Unemployed-gal | Posted – 8/9/2007 10:55:59 AM | show profile 1. A man in Starbucks a few months ago told me that I have the most beautiful feet he'd seen on a woman in a long time. Unusual AND weird. 2. The Borough Hall, Brooklyn subway station under four inches of water. 3. All the time. 4. One time I ate moose. 5. Can't think of anything at the moment. 6. Keep on plugging. 7. My grandfather. 8. I mean this sarcastically: the dime-a-dozen entry-level people who come on here complaining that they can't find EA jobs in book publishing. 9. The other night when I was having a conversation with my boyfriend, we talked about what we'd name our kids, and he said, "I'd name my kid Shoes." Me: "Shoes? Are you drunk?" Him: "Shoes Smith. It has a nice ring to it. I'd be in the mall yelling, 'where's my Shoes?'" Me: "And I'd say, 'they're on your feet.'" 10. Sex itself. Bonus: My boss. |
| caitlinkelly | Posted – 8/9/2007 11:19:57 AM | show profile 1. My dermatologist telling me my skin looks better than his. 2. An email about my friend's possible cancer. 3. When sleep-deprived. 4. caribou 5. that no one picked me as their favorite MB poster 6. failure is not an option 7. there's book smart and there's heart-smart. No one I know has it all wrapped up. 8. I like what you're doing here and your answers are always funny. 9. last night with my fiance. 10. kindness and beautiful hands. bonus Dominique Browning. |
| wineaux | Posted – 8/9/2007 12:09:33 PM | show profile These are so fun! Thanks Janet, it's cheering me up on a rather emotionally bleak morning. 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? My son once told me that I am glittery, and I didn't have any on, so I think it was meant as a compliment. 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? A guy at the beach in his jeans, swimming. :shudder: 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I feel threatened or stomped on. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Ethiiopian food, like someone mentioned previously. I can attest to it being icky. And I once had extremely rare buffalo, but I guess that's not exactly exotic. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Crappy job offers, like the one I got this morning. It was insulting and soul crushing. 6. What is your life motto? Live and Let Live. I know, utterly lacking in originality, but it's the honest to God truth. I hate it when people try and steamroll anyone and everyone with their beliefs. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? My husband is pretty smart, when he's not acting like a dumb ass. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? Awww...not a popularity contest here, please, no! 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? when I read the previous post about the lobster shouting about not having his ass eaten. 10. What do you find sexy? White cotton sheets and tanned, freshly showered skin ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Someone very rich and anonymous. And having their own jet would be a huge bonus. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/9/2007 12:33:46 PM | show profile | email poster 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? You're a pushy broad! 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? Images of the bridge wreck in Minneapolis.. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I'm overtired! 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Deep fried calamari -- I thought it was tiny onion rings, and I was like, "Wow these onions are rubbery. And tasteless." 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Rejection letters!! 6. What is your life motto? To thine own self be true. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? My father was pure intellect, unformed and unreformed by the education he deserved but never had. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? Oh, I've got a list! Cyrus, Caitlinkelly, Angela, Janet, Mag, Fingers, Linda, Matt, Marie, Clare, Stet, Lilacs, Belinda, Upward, Chucho, Mailbag, even Bleak, to name just a few. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? I'm sure it was my kids -- they crack me up. 10. What do you find sexy? Attention. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Teri Gross of NPR's Fresh Air. That was my initial goal -- host a fascinating radio talk show. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/9/2007 12:42:32 PM | show profile Oh, and definitely Dribble, Foodlit, Scribechick, Wineaux, Vox, Word, Metro ... Oh, I give up naming them. Too many. But I definitely look for regular posters' work. |
| sue ellen mischke | Posted – 8/9/2007 1:23:35 PM | show profile Me? You like me? 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? You look like an arab woman. 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? A 7-year-old boy being arrested on Wabash Street in Chicago. His forehead was pressed against a metal railing and his hands were in cuffs. The police office looked embarrassed as lookers-on gave him a shaming look. 3. When are you most vulnerable? Three letters: PMS (and not the acronym that stands for pantone matching system) 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? I guess a Rooster truffle from Vosges (asiago cheese and chocolate). I'm not very daring. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Too many edits. 6. What is your life motto? Wow...I don't have one... 7. Who is the smartest person you know? A scientist who was my client...everything about him, except for the fact that he voted for the W. Twice. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I feel like I could really hang with Mag Girl and Janet. I also like Cyrus, Nikon Girl, Writesonwater and Mailbag. (Thanks for liking me, too...that really made my day.) 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? When my mental-needs cat runs into the wall. It sounds mean, but I make up for it in hugs. 10. What do you find sexy? Smart men. Nerdy men. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choos? Scarlet Johanson. Or...Zeta-Jones. I would love to look like that! |
| keltoi2 | Posted – 8/9/2007 1:40:51 PM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? A female friend (I'm a guy) wanted to paint my portrait. And I get, "Wow, you're TALL" a lot. And I am (6'4")--but I already knew that. 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? The report on the shootings in Newark. Maybe Sharpton and Jackson can take time out of their busy schedules and decry minority-on-minority violence for a change. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I'm in the wrong. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Reindeer. Bought it at a Stockholm supermarket, right off the rack, next to the Oscar Meyer bologna. Tastes greasy and gamey; not recommended. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Not being picked as an MB favorite. (JOKE). Sitting on the beach in a swimsuit among the young, trim and tan. 6. What is your life motto? Golden rule works for me too. But I also like two quotes I carry in my wallet: "That's all there is. Enjoy what's good. Live with the rest. Count your blessings. And shut up." Peter Falk, from his character in Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire. "In the time of your life, live--so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? I know some pretty smart people, but I'm going to say my older brother. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I won't play favorites, but I find I appreciate those who show concern for issues of substance on the world stage. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Within the past few weeks, a birthday card from my stepson, a few scenes in Shrek, a few conversations with my wife. 10. What do you find sexy? Kindness, intelligence, sweetness with strength, a sweet face. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? George W. Bush. First off, I would fire Karl Rove and AG Gonzalez and demand Cheney's resignation. I would publically announce that the US is not supporting the oil law in the Iraqi Parliament and will bid for oil contracts on the open market rather than steal it at gunpoint behind closed doors. I will also announce that the US has no long-term strategic interest in occupying Iraq, that the megabases we are building will be turned over to a legitimate Iraqi government upon our departure, that we welcome the UN and regional powers to convene and disuccs viable ways to replace US troops with peacekeeping forces and defuse, if possible, the civil war presently wracking that country. I will apologize to the American people and the world for wrongly invading Iraq and overstepping my Presidential bounds in my assault on the Constitution, and, after I receive Dick Cheney's resignation letter, which I will accept, I will announce I am resigning the office of President of the United States and returning to cutting brush in Crawford. Should be a busy week. |
| jjones | Posted – 8/9/2007 1:54:38 PM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? "You have a Hittite nose." "Your skin is like milk and I want to drink you." (The milk one from an Italian boy/man in Italy, delivered in Italian.) 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? A video on the Internet of a man with a tail. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I am afraid. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Head cheese. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Pretty much anything. Waking up in the morning. Looking in the mirror. Looking at all the pretty girls on the subway on the way to work. Television. Celebrities. Movies. Books (since I haven't written one). My job. My co-workers. Hearing about other people's accomplishments. Seeing people I went to school with being successful, rich, and famous now (worst offender: Adam Sandler). When my husband goes out to dinner with his ex. My thighs. Trying to blow-dry my hair. Putting on pants. Taking off pants. Eating. 6. What is your life motto? They have their path and you have yours. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? Christopher Hitchens. I don't often agree with him, but boy is he smart. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I'm sorry, I don't pay attention to people's names. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Watching the Daily Show last night. They did a story about Bob Allen. http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070809/NEWS01/708090336/1006 And they invented other excuses he could have made. It was HIGH-larious. Things like, "I'm bulimic but I hate to stick my finger down my throat." 10. What do you find sexy? I find the word "sexy" particularly unsexy. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? My dog. Man has she got the life! Aside from the lack of opposable thumbs and all. And anyone with a summer house in the Hamptons right now. |
| Mag Girl | Posted – 8/9/2007 1:58:22 PM | show profile I nominate Keltoi for best bonus question answer! |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/9/2007 2:29:47 PM | show profile Agreed! and sorry Keltoi, you ARE on my list ;) |
| writesonwater | Posted – 8/9/2007 2:38:30 PM | show profile Oh yeah ... the other most disturbing thing this week -- a malignant and spreading crack in my laptop screen. It started as a lovely little black leaf, and now it's the hideous head of a black menacing bird with a razor sharp beak that curves. Very Hitchcock. |
| Katie | Posted – 8/9/2007 2:38:49 PM | show profile Ditto |
| Janetblueyes | Posted – 8/9/2007 2:40:10 PM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? "You dance like a black girl." (I'm white). 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? After nursing a blind, orphaned, two-week-old mouse for three days, I placed him on my woodpile only to have a pissed off chipmunk kill him within two minutes. Nature can be cruel. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I eat and when I cry. More than once these acts have occured at the same time. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Bull's testicles and steak tar tar before I was a vegetarian. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? My ever-present inner critic. I am my own worst enemy. If that doesn't do the trick, picking up any women's magazine will usually complete the task. 6. What is your life motto? When the shit hits the fan, turn off the fan. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? My first editor and my father. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I admire all of you. I love foto for making me laugh; Bleak Spouse for his ever-present bleakness; granitegirl/doglady for her manic posts; mad fingers, mag girl, Groovalicious, writesonwater, Nikongirl, Angela, catlondon, Wineaux, redheadedone cause I think we?d all be great friends; Keltoi cause he sounds sexy; Manhattan Matt and mailbag for their insight and debates; Cyrus for always offering sage advice; Printingman cause you never know what he is going to say; foodlit, caitlinkelly, Linda F. and Sheila Mullen for great advice; Village Gal for always responding to questions about the NYT and the Village Voice; Cal Orey looking for vinegar stories; the odd post from Gracie about how she feels about her mother?s illness. I?m old school MB---who remembers Uneedabob, PJ Reporter, OJplease and Gern Blanstein? 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? In Ireland a few months ago on the streets of Dublin with my cousins, whilst completely sober. I really think I felt my soul sing right then and there. 10. What do you find sexy? In men: strong forearms and hands with neat nails, less-than-perfect teeth, an off-center nose and slightly bowed-legs. In women: We are all sexy! ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Sarah Silverman who is possibly the funniest woman on the planet. Who else would be able to simulate sex on stage with a piece of cheese and get paid for it? I love her lack of inhibition. I also wouldn't mind looking like Sandra Bullock. She is just gorgeous. |
| Bleak Spouse | Posted – 8/9/2007 3:56:47 PM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? You've got a GREAT ASS!!! 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? It's the same thing every week. Walking through the city and seeing how many people are impoverished. 3. When are you most vulnerable? After I've spent the day with either of my parents. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? I don't really mess with the unknown, so I guess sushi. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Nothing anymore. 6. What is your life motto? My life motto is in the process of getting an overhaul to something more positive. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? John Forbes Nash, Jr. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I don't have any favorites really. But I appreciate the fact that Mailbag is conservative and yet makes a lot of sense. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Today, when I read an article by George Saunders. 10. What do you find sexy? a GREAT ASS!!!! ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? I wouldn't mind trading lives with any of the astronauts on the space shuttle this week. |
| jjones | Posted – 8/9/2007 4:10:46 PM | show profile Janetblueeyes I do hope you are familiar with the crying while eating site: http://www.cryingwhileeating.com/ |
| editab | Posted – 8/9/2007 6:28:40 PM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? An artist asked if he could photograph me nude, which I took to be a compliment. I didn't take him up on his offer, though. 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? Driving down University Avenue in Minneapolis, and looking left to see the freeway ending in sky--no bridge left, only mangled concrete. 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I?m tired, for sure. That's when I get crabby. 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Not sure. But unlike others on this board, I like Ethiopian food. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? I agree with what several others said: when my skin breaks out (as it?s doing right now!) 6. What is your life motto? Do good, be well. 7. Who is the smartest person you know? My grandfather. Smart in a well-read way, but also in a wise and caring way. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? It?s sad to say that I don?t remember. It?s been a hard week, what with the bridge collapse and a co-worker?s death. I?m in need of a belly laugh! 10. What do you find sexy? Men?s legs, though they have to be a certain type: thin and toned like a soccer player?s legs. |
| wineaux | Posted – 8/9/2007 6:38:20 PM | show profile Okay Keltoi, after your bonus question response, like Janet, I think you are sexy. |
| Nikongirl | Posted – 8/9/2007 9:05:01 PM | show profile 1. What is the most unusual compliment you have received? Hey Jan, no kidding, I was always told the same thing growing up, my claim to fame, Best Dancer, Class of 1967! 2. What is the most disturbing thing you have seen this week? Watching the news and hearing of all the horrendous things people do to each other every day, parents killing children, children killing parents, society is so far out of control now I am afraid it will never get back to basic kindness and compassion ...okay so I am a freakin' Pollyanna. Deal with it! 3. When are you most vulnerable? When I show my Pollyanna side. Otherwise, I am a no fuck around New Yawka, so do not even think of fucking with me. ;-)) 4. What is the most exotic food you have eaten? Wild boar, bison, turtle, many years ago, foisted upon me by in-laws. Hint: it does not taste like chicken. 5. What erodes your self-esteem? Usually nothing and occasionally everything. 6. What is your life motto? Live, love, laugh. Treat others as you want to be treated. And?. if you can't have fun, what can you have? 7. Who is the smartest person you know? Bill Clinton, and I am not just talking politics, but as human being, also, Jimmy Carter and Nelson Mandela whose intellect and courage I admire. 8. Who are your favorite MB posters? I always have a good laugh from Angela's posts, foto wooing Janet and of course, Janetblueyes.... my fellow eastern Long Islander who gets us all to interact and learn a little more about each other. 9. When was the last time you had a real belly laugh? Every night watching Jon Stewart. 10. What do you find sexy? Long, well toned legs, a nice ass, not a flat pancake, fine-boned hands and long fingers; an easy smile, someone who smells good is sexy too. ~Bonus Question~ If you could trade lives with someone for a week, who would you choose? Without a doubt. Virginia Woolf. |
| Bleak Spouse | Posted – 8/9/2007 11:13:14 PM | show profile Nikon: Why would you want to lay in a coffin for a week? |
| keltoi | Posted – 8/9/2007 11:36:04 PM | show profile Heck, ladies, if I knew replacing the evil George Bush with a good George Bush was a turn-on, I would've tried it long ago. ;-) |
