GTKAS - mirth

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Hi! You may write a short "about me" before starting.

Where are you from?

I hate this question, cause I never know how to answer it. I technically from the Soviet Union, but I grew up in Jersey and call Boston home.

What is your best skill?

I know how to handle firearms? I can also cook.

What's your best accomplishment on MafiaScum?

I'm fond winning of Justice League Mafia, I guess.

What is your hobby?

I dance, knit, and can occasionally be bothered to spin my own yarn.

What's the most important thing in a friend?

Honesty or reciprocity, I guess.

What's the most important thing in a co-worker?

That they actually do their work. And try not to cause any drama.

Do you have any long-term project? Which one?

Um, living. That counts, right?

What other internet sites do you recommend us?

I'm a foodie, so Cake Wrecks is a favourite of mine. Hero, despite its lack of updates is quiet awesome as well. Probably the best webcomic out there. There are a few others I enjoy as well, mostly of the post-apocalyptic sort.

Best thing about being a Mafia player?

Procrastination?

Could you please tell us a joke?

Ummm...How do you shoot a blue elephant? With a blue elephant gun. How do you shoot a pink elephant? You hold his trunk til he turns blue and shoot him with a blue elephant gun. How do you shoot a green elephant? Tickle him pink, hold this trunk til he turns blue, and shoot him with a blue elephant gun. How do you shoot a red elephant? Make him go green with envy, tickle him pink, hold his trunk til he turns blue, and shoot him with a blue elephant gun. How do you shoot a yellow elephant? Have you ever seen a yellow elephant? ...these are a lot funnier when you're sleep deprived.

You have $20k and a big house. Would you host a Meet? If yes, who would you invite first?

Ummm, no I wouldn't host a meet because you're all people from the interwebs and thus serial killers or something. If I absolutely had to meet some of y'all in person, then probably Adel, Elvis, FL (the female one), Plum, Farside, and Destructor.

How would your funeral be like?

Hopefully there wouldn't be one. I don't like the thought of a spectacle occurring with my decomposing corpse as the star. Hopefully someone will have the good sense to just cremate me and dump the ashes in some body of water somewhere and skip the casket and the flowers and the formaldehyde and the black and the crying and the insincere sermonizing. I hate funerals. Wouldn't want to put anyone through one.

Where would you travel first with $10k USD?

Germany, cause I loved it there. Or Venice again. Though I would like to see Greece and Egypt in my lifetime. Yay for old broken stuff. I'd also like to see Paris again.

What inspires you?

Life.

What turns you down?

I do not understand this question

What is your biggest fear?

I'm scared of oompa loompas. Yes, really.

Can you speak anything in spanish?

No comprendo?

What language(s) do you speak?

English, Russian, and some German

Favorite...
...alcoholic drink?

I don't drink. But porto is pretty good.

...non-alcoholic drink?

Water. Or passion fruit juice. Or iced tea

...food?

Salad. Falafel. Pizza. Lasagna. Samosas. Navratan korma. Sushi (esp. tuna sushi). Thai curry. Anything with eggplant or spinach. Plus loads and loads more. As I said, I'm a foodie.

...ice cream flavor?

Mint with cookies. Or anything chocolate. Or fruit gelatos (esp. grapefruit and mango). Or saffron pistachio.

...holiday?

Ummm, I don't really have one. I guess Christmas because I love the whole pretty tree thing, but I haven't done that in a while. I loved Halloween as a kid though, so maybe that.

...pet?

I love most animals, but I'm more of a cat person. Dogs are great too. As are ferrets. And rats. And bunnies. And skunks. And goats. etc.

...musician (yes, includes composers and performers)?

The Weakerthans

...movie?

Litvak's Anastasia. It's kind of hard for me to pick one though. The other members of my top 5 are now probably H, Goodbye Lenin, Spring Summer Autumn Winter...and Spring, and Amelie, though they tend to change often because there are so many great movies out there.

...actor?

Liam Neeson, I guess. Maybe.

...actress?

Audrey Hepburn, probably. I don't really know.

...mafia role?

Anything scum aligned that isn't the Godfather

...mafia alignment?

Scum

...card game?

This Russian card game called Durak

...online activity?

Random surfing

...game (pen-and-paper, electronic or whatever)?

Risk, I guess. Also pictionary. And trivia games. Gotta love those.

...quote?

I don't have one, I don't think. Unless you count the money speech from Atlas Shrugged. Does that qualify as a quote? A lot of Ovid's stuff really speaks to me too, I guess

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Favorite novelist?

Gah! Ummm I can't pick just one. The top five are Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Alison, Robert Heinlein, and Thomas Mann

Playwright?

Tennessee Williams, probably. Though Eugene O'Neill and Arthur Miller give him some pretty strong competition.

Poet?

Elinor Wylie, hands down. Followed by Rudyard Kipling.

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Do you liek rope?

Not in the way you do

When can we IC together?

Maybe once I start playing again.

Forgive me?

What for?

Pick the first thing that comes to your mind:

You suddenly get the power to, according to you, correct one issue (sexism for instance): which one issue would you choose?

Sexual abuse/violence, obviously.

You're given 1000 dollars, but you have to give it away. You can't invest it or give it to a friend who'll buy you dinner or something. What do you do with it (can be multiple things: 100 dollars here, 200 dollars there)

The ASPCA. Or RAINN.

Now you're given 1000 dollars, but you have to spend it right now for yourself (again no investing). What do you do.

Ummm, I'll probably raid the nearest bookstore for about half of it. And then drag myself bra shopping.

Rate your life in the following categories in any rating system you want (feel free to give or not give explanation):

Success in things you have pursued

Good, I guess.

Taking advantage of opportunities

Can't really say

Enjoying the simple things

Good

Surviving the bad things

I'm still alive, aren't I?

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Is there any reason you can't appreciate the awesomeness of rope like I do?

Cause I'm not into BDSM probably. Or would you like a more creative answer.

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how large is your personal bubble? (my guess: six feet)

What do you mean by this? I'm not sure I understand the question.

what kinds of music do you dance to?

Tango music. Though if no one is watching I may rock out to anything with a funky electronic/synth beat.

what kinds of dance do you do?

I tango

Can you give me a more creative answer?

I probably could.

Also, would you like me to help teach you the fun of rope ? I'm easy to tie up ^-^.

Ignoring the fact that I don't swing that way for a minute, you're forgetting the part where I'm halfway to being as bad as Anix

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What do you mean as bad as AniX?

I'm celibate. That's halfway to asexual.

And would you please provide said creative answer?

I probably don't appreciate the supposed awesomeness of rope because rope was a subpaar Hitchcock movie that did not fully utilize the talents of either Jimmy Stewart or Farley Granger (who was incredible in Strangers on a Train, which is a far superior film, as is Vertigo with Stewart). It was long, boring, and almost as bad as Marnie, which did not in any way shape or form deserve whatever awards it got.

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how large is your personal bubble? (my guess: six feet)

What do you mean by this? I'm not sure I understand the question.

two people who are within each other's bubble.

in other words, how close can a random person stand near you in an uncrowded place without you experienceing a loss of comfort?

Define the parameters better please. It really depends on the person and what they're doing and the surroundings. If its late at night and the person is all kinds of creepy, then 6 feet wouldn't be far enough away. If it's daylight and in public somewhere regardless of crowding and the person isn't creeping me out for some reason other than proximity, I can probably handle 2 feet before getting uncomfortable.

Good answer.

And you probably told me the former, I just didn't recall it :S...

But still, you don't have to DO anything, just play with rope...maybe?

Nah. If I wanted to play with rope, I'd join the merchant marine

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/me frowns

I guess...you don't like me after all

/me looks downcast and walks away slowly.

Sure I do, just not enough to tie you up.

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What do you mean as bad as AniX?

I'm celibate. That's halfway to asexual.

And would you please provide said creative answer?

I probably don't appreciate the supposed awesomeness of rope because rope was a subpaar Hitchcock movie that did not fully utilize the talents of either Jimmy Stewart or Farley Granger (who was incredible in Strangers on a Train, which is a far superior film, as is Vertigo with Stewart). It was long, boring, and almost as bad as Marnie, which did not in any way shape or form deserve whatever awards it got.

So you mean halfway to being as cool as AniX.

Naw, just half as uptight

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Hi Mirth, AniX.

Do you remember me?

Yes, why shouldn't I?

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Dunno. Mostly I couldn't think of something better.

Have you ever seen The Man from Earth?

I have not.

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Guys are the most awesome thing on Earth. Why dont you like them?

I don't not like guys.

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Do you like foxes?

Yes. They are cute and fuzzy.

Worst/Best thing about graduate school?

Ask me this again when I actually get into grad school.

For how long did you wear black nail polish?

Ummm maybe a total of 3 weeks or so spread over the course of 2 years? I'm not a huge fan of nail polish. And I'm lazy.

Why are you celibate? (Multiple choice):
a) afraid of monkey diseases

I hear condoms help with this.

b) more socially acceptable/easier to explain than asexual

I'm not asexual in the least.

c) very good at masturbating
d) hopeless romantic

No, not in the least. I'm about as romantic as a doorknob.

e) just grew up thinking that way

f) None of the above. It just makes life easier at present. I have no moral convictions or anything tied to my celibacy, just have no desire to act otherwise, especially until someone finally agrees to sterilize me. Not scared of getting an STD, those they have treatment for. There's no known cure for kids though. (Well, there's abortion, but I'd rather avoid that.)

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Hmm, how come you don't have an avatar?

Cause I don't want one. It tends to annoy some people, but I figure they can deal with it. I adopted Aioqwe's (original) kiwi avatar for the duration of Alcoholics Anonymous Mafia for shits and giggles though.

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Ah. It doesn't annoy me at least.

What type of games do you like playing the most? (theme/mini-theme/normal/newbie etc)

I prefer smaller sized games and enjoy themes/non-standard roles, so definitely mini themes. Though for an awesome mod (such as shaft.ed) I'm willing to play large games. I may play an open if the set-up is interesting enough. I don't like the idea of normals though. And I actually LOATHE newbie games with a burning fiery passion. A significantly large percentage of newbie players make me want to hit my head against a wall. And there are a couple of ICs who've I wanted to throttle. I pretty much only IC/mod them cause Vel does that whole guilt tripping thing.

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I'm a foodie

What would you say is the one meal that has had the most impact on you psychologically?

I think the closest that any meal comes to a psychological experience for me is when I take myself out to dinner on my own. This is a very rare occurrence, since I don't eat out often as it is with friends, but once in a blue moon, I just feel like exploring the city, and take off, and spend the day by myself just walking and enjoying a museum or a play or a cute little neighborhood or something, and then I end up in some place that's kind of out of my price range, and I just sit there at some corner table or at the bar and watch the world pass me by while I'm eating. It's an interesting feeling, to be completely ignored by everyone around except the server and to just soak in the atmosphere of the establishment. Kind of like stepping outside the flow of life for a little bit to stop and enjoy it and grok it in full and cherish it. I don't often remember the meals, just the experiences. Like the warmth of the sun on my arms and the smell of garlic bread from the kitchen, or the feel of a stainless steel counter top and the sound of the bartender mixing someone else's drink. And then, when you pay the bill, you're back in the stream of life, you're once more one of the people whose conversation you've been overhearing, and you're anonymous. If that makes any sense.

What is the most bizarre thing you've ever eaten?

Popcorn crocodile, probably. It was nasty, I must say.

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What are 20 things you really really like?

In no particular order

1. Kittens.
2. Puppies.
3. The smell of homebaked cookies coming from the oven
4. The feeling of dancing with a great dance partner
5. Sleep
6. Public transportation
7. The warm snuggly feeling on a lazy rainy day when you just wake up and don't yet feel like getting out of bed
8. The feeling of letting a light wind play with your clothes and hair
9. Violin music
10. Being engrossed in a good play or opera
11. Being engrossed in a good book
12. Completing a craft project and the feeling of achievement that comes from that.
13. Finding Orion in the night sky
14. Hot chocolate to get warmed up after a snowfall
15. The feeling I get on the very rare occasions when I can get away with wearing black lipstick.
16. Concert headaches.
17. Hot showers.
18. Old movies.
19. Getting flowers.
20. Feeling like I accomplished something.

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Guys are the most awesome thing on Earth. Why dont you like them?

What Earth are YOU living on? Cause my most assuredly rates vermin above most of them.

Now, now, FL, while rats are indeed adorable bundles of fluffy love that demand snuggles and yogurt treats, men have been responsible for many good things in society. Like peanut butter. And lightbulbs.

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Favorite person to play mafia with?

There are a lot of people I very much enjoyed playing with. I can't really pick just one. I enjoy playing with Farside, as you can tell from my wiki. And I will never turn down a game with my bestest best friend SlySly. Destructor totally wins for "most fun person to play with" for Newbie 606. I also really enjoyed playing with Imaginality in Monty Python. And I still want a rematch against Theopor_COD even though its unlikely that he'll ever come back. But he was pure awesome.

Least favorite?

I will NEVER play a game with Empking again after Mini 617. EVER. I don't believe in suiciding in a game, but damn did I consider it.

Favorite Mod?

shaft.ed. Obviously.

Least favorite?

I don't have one, honestly.

Include names on all.

Who is one person who you have never played a game of mafia with, but would like to?

Adel, maybe. Or Mr. Flay.

What was the most awesome thing about Mini 733 (your bastard game)?

That I got a large number of my favourite people on this site to subject themselves to it. Seriously, you guys were awesome. Though some of my roles didn't work as intended cause y'all found loopholes, the chaos wouldn't have been as fun to watch if it weren't for great players.

Will you be modding another soon?

I have a couple of bastard ideas in the works. I'll sign up to mod a new one as soon as I get some real life stuff straightened out. But I really need a break from playing right now. The newbie games have eaten my soul.

If so, can I /pre-in?

Definitely. I'd be glad to have you back for another round of torture.

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Why are you getting yourself sterilised rather than whatever partner? Wouldn't it be easier (and safer) for your significant other to do so?

Because I'm the one who wants to be sterile, and I want people to respect that it's entirely 100% my choice whether or not I have kids, and not leave any room for anyone trying to change my mind or arguing with me. Once my tubes are tied, people will absolutely have to shut up about it. They can still say that I was drastic or whatever, but they can no longer say "you're not allowed to want this." Besides, if I'm sterile then the whole "if you really loved me, you'd have my kids" argument would never come up, because people who were unsure about a childless future would be warned away pretty early on by the whole "I had my tubes tied" thing.

What is a greater problem today: moral decay, or economic decay?

I don't believe in morality, and, despite all the bad things going on, I can't say the economy is a problem per se, rather a self-regulating system, so let's just go with the decay and mediation of human relationships

Are you really male?

Not the last time I checked. Unless I magically sprouted a penis since taking a shower this morning, I'm guessing now.

No, really. Are you?

No, really, I'm only male on every alternating Wednesday.

Why won't you come clean?

[Okay, you caught me, I stole the cookies from the cookie jar./b]

Everyone knows there are no women on the internet.

Good, cause I prefer to think of myself as female rather than as a woman.

What is your favorite Edith Wharton quote?

There's this one line in The House of Mirth where she's describing Lily and mentions her charm bracelets being like chains. I don't remember the exact wording, but that.

Have you ever cooked with tamarinds?

Not fresh ones. Before I gave up meat, I used to make some pretty kick ass pork and eggplant in garlic tamarind sauce. It was with like prepackaged, pureed tamarinds though. So I don't know if you feel like counting that.

What dish do you make to impress people?

Depends on who I'm impressing. My go to dish for guests used to be chicken breast in wine and mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes and balsamic tomato salad for non-vegetarian guests, but I can't do that anymore since I've given up chicken. For the vegetarians, I can whip up some pretty awesome lasagna or pizza (there's an old thread somewhere in GD with my pizza recipe somewhere) or falafel. I also make LOTS of hors d'Å“uvres for guests, usually deviled eggs and cucumber sandwiches and mini spinach pies and stuff. Basically all the stuff I wouldn't bother to cook if I were cooking for myself.

Do you prefer baking or cooking?

Both. Though I'm more likely to try baking something fancy than cooking something fancy due to time constraints

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Tamarind paste does count.

Pity. I actually do like tamarind, but I've never seen it in unprocessed form. Just the paste, some chutney, and dried sugared tamarind.

Do you find it annoying when you try to eat vegetarian in Europe and they give you fish or chicken?

I have never tried to eat vegetarian in Europe. It's been about a year since I was in Europe last, and I was still eating meat then. Besides, I'm not actually a vegetarian. I'm a pescatarian.

Why did you become a vegetarian?

I'm not a vegetarian. I still eat seafood. But I gave up meat because I spent a couple of months not really eating much of it, and realized that I didn't really miss it when I didn't eat it, and anyway, most of my friends don't eat meat so I was always trying to think up vegetarian recipes for when I had them over for dinner. So I decided why the heck not just give it up. This was a couple months ago. Not eating meat is cheaper and healthier anyways. I may or may not take the plunge into vegetarianism at some future point in time, but right now, I enjoy sushi too much to say no to fish.

If I opened a vegetarian restaurant, would you come eat at it?

As long as I could eat something there that did not contain tofu, sure.

Do you find this funny?

More amusing than funny[/b[

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Tamarinds are pod-like and brown, sort of like giant pea pods. They have kind of a sour-sweet taste in their natural form. They are all over here, and my personal favorite product is tamarind jam.

What do you have against tofu?

I hate the consistency of it. I also hate it's lack of taste. I have tried eating it in many different forms (as I said, mostly vegetarian friends), and I have yet to meet a preparation of tofu that doesn't make me gag.

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Have you ever tried flavoring it?

Tofu is gross on it's own because it's flavorless, but get firm tofu and fry it in a skillet with some garlic, salt, pepper, and cayan pepper before putting it in a stir fry or something. It's quite tasty. It can also be marinated to fit your tastes as you would with meat.

Tried it marinated and fried and still don't like it. It'd say its different than meat in that meat has its own flavour despite what you add to it. The additions accentuate the meat's flavour. Tofu is just kind of bleh. I'm just not a fan.

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Do you think Michael Jackson was a child molester? Why or why not?

I do think he was a pedophile and probably a child molester. The whole inviting kids into his bed thing and paying off their parents seems to suggest that.

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What is your favorite kind of coffee?

I do not drink coffee. Besides disliking the taste, I'm not a huge fan of caffeine. That and the smell of coffee makes my feel ill. If it's incorporated in food, I can handle it though.

Do you own a French press?

See above

What do you think of Hunter S. Thompson and Gonzo journalism in general?

I have not read any Thompson, so I have no opinion on him, but I don't really want to read him, because I don't enjoy reading about drug trips. As to gonzo journalism, I'm not a fan of calling it journalism, or passing it off as "the truth" or "fact." I have no problem with the style of writing itself or the premise of truth as an individual construct (which I agree with, I don't believe in a universal truth), but I do believe that journalism should be as objective as humanly possible. While true objectivity is unattainable, throwing it completely out the window defeats the purpose of the journalist. So yeah, write whatever, but when you get into unrestrained subjectivity, call it something else besides journalism. Then again, I think much of the state of journalism today is too personalized and subjective.

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Male birth control pill, good or bad?

Good, if they work. New ways of contraception are always awesome.

Would you go on a meat relapse if you were to visit a country you'd never been to before and wanted to experience their cuisine (seriously if you ever go to China eat the meat; they can do things with pork that make grown men weep)?

I might consider it. I would probably feel guilty as hell about it, but I am willing to try most things, especially if its a once in a lifetime type thing

Top four world cultures for eating?

Italian, Thai, Mediterranean, Japanese (mostly for the sushi.)

Tofu is clearly a product of the devil, why does VP Baltar want you to eat it?

I have no idea. Some people seem to be under the impression that it's tasty...well, maybe if you throw enough MSG in it, you could possibly get something resembling flavour...

How much better is dark meat chicken than white meat?

I actually prefer white meat chicken.

Haven't you only played in one of my games, how the heck did I get to the top of your mod list (thanks btw)?

Because you are just that awesome.

Have you ever considered an IUD?

I have. The very thought makes me shudder. I do not like the idea of sticking things in certain regions of my body. That and its not a permanent solution. Getting one would be admitting that I'm not sure. I'm holding out for the tubal ligation.

Why does shaft.ed hate the devil?

Does he? I thought he and Old Nick plyed poker on Fridays while sacrificing babies and drinking their blood.

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Favorite herb?

Basil. Definitely basil. I also really like rosemary.

Are you getting tired of me asking you questions yet?

No. You're mostly asking food questions, so its cool ^_^

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How do you get by not being able to wrap things in bacon?

Well I never used to buy bacon, so it's not like there was a huge lifestyle change there. But whenever I smell bacon cooking somewhere else, I die a little inside. I might have to invest in some bacon salt, since its vegetarian-friendly.

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Why name yourself "Mirth?"

Basically its a reference to Edith Wharton's House of Mirth (one of my favourite books) by way of the Bible, since thats where that title is from. "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth." Ecclesiastes 7:4. I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be a fool than spend my life needlessly bemoaning something or other. That particular quote has always bothered me for that reason. Hence the reference.

Have you seen the movie (or read the book),

Orlando

? Thoughts?

I have not, actually. Virginia Woolfe, right? To be honest, I've only read her short stories.

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Are you artistic?

Um, I wouldn't call myself that. Given some charcoal and a model who can sit still for about half an hour, I can possibly produce a decent portrait if I'm all zen and stuff, and I've dabbled in most crafts at some point in my life including drastically different things like needlepoint and metal work, but I generally don't have the time or energy (or in some cases tools) to devout to any of the above. Though I would at some future point in time like to take a couple of classes with live models. When I have the money.

You're making a sundae out of three flavours of ice cream, but all the world's chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry has vanished from the surface of the earth, what do you use?

Hmmm. No chocolate? Damn.

Let's go with the following combination: some form of Pistachio ice cream, some form of Mint ice cream, and Toscanini's Burnt Caramel.

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Why do you hate ginger ice cream?

I don't. I've never tried it so I don't have an opinion on it.

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Why do you hate ginger ice cream?

I don't. I've never tried it so I don't have an opinion on it.

You must stop what you're doing this instant and go find yourself some ginger ice cream. It is the finest of the flavors.

Next time I'm in a Lizzy's, I'll consider that. I think they may be the only ones who make it around here.

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Are you knitting anything now? If so, what?

Not very actively. I have a couple of incomplete projects floating around my knitting bag (a shawl, some socks, a hat, and a scarf) but I haven't touched my needles since March or there abouts. I think I knitted myself out over the winter and it will be a while still before I can make myself a slave to the needles again. (On a related note, I still have a bunch of spun yarn that I need to ply, and a large pile of wool that I need to either spin or felt. Bleh.)

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What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten?

Answered this already since someone else asked. Popcorn crocodile. I really don't recommend it.

What's your favorite flower?

I guess orchids, cause they're so clean looking. Or lilacs cause they smell nice. Or crocuses. I have fond memories of those. I also really like lilies and irises and roses. And marigolds are awesome as a spice. Violets and roses are great food flavouring. I don't really know. Anything other than carnations and gardenias is okay by me, I suppose.

How long is your daily commute? Do you take a bus?

Depends. 30-50 mins, I guess. Sometimes.

What's the fastest you've ever driven a car?

I guess around 75 mph? I don't really know. I don't drive/own a car.

What's the most dangerous thing you've ever done?

I really don't know. I tend to play it pretty safe. I guess its between meeting a person off the internet, walking home alone at night in a sketchy part of town on occasion, and passing out asleep in public places.

What's the stupidest thing you've ever done?

Fall in love with the ex, probably. That was pretty dumb. Actually, I think you can file most of my love life (or lack there of) under this category. Carrying a torch for a guy 10 years my senior and totally out of my league ranks a pretty close second.

When will you be less busy?

Honestly, I don't know. I'm hoping by the fall. Why, are you indirectly asking me when Animaniacs is happening?

How much ice cream could you eat in one sitting?

Not much. One scoop, tops. Unless its been a really really really bad day. Then I might make it all the way up to two scoops. I honestly don't eat ice cream very often. Not that huge of a fan of it.

If you could play any game a second time what mafia game would you play again and would you change anything about it?

I'd play Monty Python again. And you know, not get nightkilled so early.

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a lolly?

No idea, I don't have the patience or the oral fixation necessary to eat lollipops.

I miss you too!!!

<3

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Are you always this indecisive?

Probably.

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Why do you spell the word "favorite" with a "U" in it?

Because that's the way it's spelled?

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I highly recommend

Orlando

. Yes, it's a novel by Virginia Woolfe, but I've only seen the movie. It's a really interesting angle on gender roles. I think you'd enjoy it. Or hate it. People seem to really love the move or really hate the movie.

I might get around to it eventually. But I'd read the book first. I'll tack that on the giant list of stuff I need to read.

Do you consider yourself a happy person?

Not really.

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Favorite ice cream flavor?

See my first post in this thread.

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Why do you spell the word "favorite" with a "U" in it?

Because that's the way it's spelled?

Don't let the Brits fool ya, dahlin'.

Unless spellcheck gets me, I tend to spell the or/our words with the u. Because it just named more sense that way when you think about it/

Why do you like Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai better than Dead Man? What was your favorite line(s) in Ghost Dog?

Because it's a by far superior film? Forest Whitaker's performance is brilliant. The cinematography is better. It's much more philosophical. It doesn't have Johnny Depp in it, which is something I tend to enjoy. (He has a few great films, Benny and Joon and The Man Who Cried among them, but I'm just sooooo sick of the man.) It's more hopeful. It makes more sense. And I just think it's infinitely superior in premise as well as execution. As for lines, Ghost Dog isn't quotable, I don't think, but I love the parts between him and Raymond.

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That was a pretty good part too. Not as good at the part where he's talking with the hunter though. And I really liked all the samurai quot voice-overs.

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Favorite ice cream flavor?

See my first post in this thread.

why isn't it ginger yet?

Because I haven't dragged my behind to an ice cream shop since the last time you asked?