Odd questions thread

[alwayslaughing]

Iowa, hands down. But I've never visited Jersey so...

Do you swim very well?

 

[milagros317]

Yes. In fact, I earned an American Red Cross certificate as a lifeguard as a teenager. (But I never worded as a lifeguard.)

Have you gone surfing?

 

[alwayslaughing]

No, I've never been surfing, though I went boogey boarding and stand up paddle boarding (one time each).

Have you been jet skiing/water skiing?

 

[milagros317]

Nope, neither.

Have you ever gone skiing on snow downhill?

 

[alwayslaughing]

I have never gone skiing at all.

When was the last time you went sledding?

 

[milagros317]

More than 50 years ago in the town in New Jersey where I grew up.

What is your favorite winter sport (if any)?

 

[alwayslaughing]

I don't get into a lot of winter sports (or sports in general, beyond soccer) so I guess hockey?

Have you ever attended a rugby match?

 

[milagros317]

Yes, once.

What is your favorite season?

 

[alwayslaughing]

I like Autumn best.

What's the best thing about autumn in New York?

 

[milagros317]

The electric bill goes down because air conditioning is no longer necessary.

Do you like snow?

 

[Mrcool]

I do enjoy it, for the first month. It can go to hell the rest of the year!

Rain or snow?

 

[milagros317]

I prefer rain, especially summer rain.

Would you prefer to swim in a pool or in an ocean?

 

[alwayslaughing]

I prefer a pool - much easier.

Would you rather visit the mountains or the sea?

 

[milagros317]

The sea.

Do you ever go fishing?

 

[alwayslaughing]

I haven't been fishing in more than several years, but I did enjoy it.

Do you ever hunt?

 

[milagros317]

No, I've never been hunting.

Have you ever climbed a mountain?

 

[HallKogan]

I’ve never climbed a mountain, but I’ve been up some serious hills.

Have you ever been to Niagara Falls?

 

[milagros317]

Yes, three times. The first time was on a family vacation when I was 8 years old.

Have you ever been in a kayak?

 

[HallKogan]

No, I probably wouldn’t fit.

What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen?

 

[milagros317]

A live comedy routine by Buddy Hackett at a hotel in the Catskills circa 1965.

Do you enjoy live comedy?

 

[alwayslaughing]

I enjoy live comedy, though I don't prefer clubs since they are usually filled not-very-funny comics.

Who was the least funny comic you ever saw?

 

[milagros317]

Kathy Griffin

Who is the best living actor or actress?

 

[alwayslaughing]

There are many talented actors/actresses, but I don't think there's one better than Daniel Day Lewis out there.

Who was the best no-longer-living actor/actress?

 

[milagros317]

IMO, Humphrey Bogart.

Who is the most overrated actor/actress, living or dead?

 

[alwayslaughing]

IMO, Ellen Page.

Which actor/actress, whose life was cut short, was the greatest loss for cinema?