11 Questions to Avoid Tempting the Wrath of Whatever From High Atop the Thing
I am upset today. Mad at the actual internet, the tubes, the whole nine yards. It’s not a truck, and as a result people just talk and talk and talk. So, Sarah Lacy, from me to you I thought your interview was really great. Its just more of the same. As if Tipple versus Hadley was not enough, now people I enjoy are ripping on people I really respect for being interesting.
Sigh. Web 2.0, when will it stop being about you?
- Were you happy with the outcome of the election? The Mayoral election seems to be interesting, and more important what are your thoughts what happened to Karl Cluz? The theory is that Karl is a minor league Karl Rove, who gets behind people, and as result they seem to have negative campaigning happening. Far be it from me to know what is going on, but does anyone else think that he is in fact the Karl Rove of Wausau?
- Who was your favorite Peanut character?
- Why do you think there is chunky and extra chunky peanut butter? I mean do you believe there is any possible way to quantify the number of chunks?
- Do you prefer to listen to music in headphones or through speakers? I find I am less able to boogie if I wear headphones. And I love to boogie.
- Can you bake?
- What was the first car you owned? Mine was a Pinto. A gift from my folks. A Pinto. I bought a Nissan Sentra as my first car. I still wish I owned it.
- Do you nap?
- My dog and I have started doing spoons. She sleeps next to me, and at some point my arm ends up on top of her, is that weird?
- Have you heard that it was the 6 month anniversary of Citizen Wausau recently? Have you been happy with it? When will you submit an article for the front page? If we formed some sort of advisory committee or deeper involvement board, would you like to help us out as we need the help?
- If you wake up angry, do you think your cursed to be angry the whole day?
- Would you like to write a list of questions for next week?
It is not that I do not want to keep doing the questions, but on some level I wonder about this one-way conversation. My talking at you. I do not think I am listening enough.
Andy Laub said:
1. Bad as it sounds, the whole thing didn’t mean much to me. And that is why I am not a political blogger.
2. Snoopy
3. You could count the chunks. How come KFC has Extra Crispy chicken - what happened to the regular chicken? I think the bigger question is: who would want Crispy chicken or chunky PB? Aim for the stars!
4. Speakers, unless the headphones are really, really amazing.
5. I could make cookies.
6. I had an ‘87 Dodge 600. If you’re asking what that even is, join the club.
7. Rarely. I find I’m more tired afterwards so it’s a losing battle.
8. It would be weirder if she held you.
9. I did hear that. This is the question I’m most interested in the responses to.
10. No. I woke up annoyed this morning, but then I saw a robin and went for a bike ride. For some reason that meant a lot to me today.
11. I would like to write a list of answers next week.
April 4th, 2008 at 11:29 am #
timothyp said:
1. Actually I was pretty surprised that it was as close as it was, I believe that Mr. Tipple has done a pretty good job while being the Mayor of Wausau. The Kluz-Rove comparison has a bit of merit but Rove had way too much power to influence his toadies…. Kluz, more of a guy that can’t get elected so he pushes his agenda on contestants for office by offering them his “help”. Similar but very different in nature to me.
2. Schroeder (cool cat behind the ivories).
3. Don’t care for PB much but it’s creamy or nothing for me anyways.
4. Speakers, but when I want to REALLY listen to selections that move me, headphones.
5. I worked as a baker for many years in California. Loved it.
6. A green Vista Cruiser with the cool “windows” in the rear passenger seats. Bought it even though I didn’t drive it, it was more of a gottahaveit kind of thing. Trashed by vandals.
7. Can’t remember the last time I took a nap on purpose, though I do tend to fall asleep during movies.
8. Weird…. no, not really. Never spooned with a dog, hugged a toilet once or twice though.
9. First of all, congratulations on the 6 month running of CW. Overall, yes I am happy with it but I will admit there are times when I first came on here that people were writing things that were a bit over my head. I am a pretty simple guy, relatively educated but not a scholar as apparently some of you are. I had to actually get out a dictionary just to understand some of the posts… I referred this site to many of my friends and they said the same. Don’t get me wrong, I feel no need for anyone to “dumb down to a level” but it gets annoying at times. Sorry…. As far as helping out, what would you like, I’m up for it.
10. Usually.
11. Sure!
April 4th, 2008 at 12:20 pm #
Alex said:
1. Indifferent, but I hope everyone else was.
2. Schroeder. Hand down.
3. Bleck. Chunky.
4. I don’t listen to a lot of music anymore. It makes me sad.
5. Yes, but not well. I am a much better cook.
6. 1984 VW Rabbit, this is a funny question. Last night I posed it to another group of people I talk with, Dino style. Odd.
7. Once in a while I just have to shut it down.
8. I love my dog. It sounds like you do too.
9. I really have zero idea about Citizen Wausau. I didn’t know it was only up six months. My first impression was that it was a complicated place. Not living in Wausau I tend to stay away from the inner workings that most talk about. I use it solely and selfishly as a creative outlet. If I awoke one morning and my blog had been removed because it did not fit the site’s intended format - I would be happy I backed up my work.
The things with boards and committee’s is that they screw everything up. I think you should just let it evolve. I wish I had the knowledge and the skill to help. I don’t. So, I will continue to feed my narcissism with self content. Yum.
10. It’s rare that I ever wake up not crabby.
11. Anytime, it’s a great idea. You should be proud of it.
April 4th, 2008 at 2:40 pm #
oldwoodchair said:
I cannot resist these….
1. I am happy with the results of the Mayoral election…Tipple is a good guy and I believe has the best of intentions…not so much with my district rep…she will continue to spread anger & negativity, and never attempt to work well with (in her words) the little city hall mafia. The Kluz thing was more entertaining than the best comedy show!…my new favorite phrase is “put on your big girl panties”…priceless! The not so funny part though is that I bet he continues to do his dirty little work through clueless people that somehow HAVE managed to get elected. He is insidious. (Okay…you got me started…)
2. Liked them all but loved the teacher’s voice…”waa waa waa waa waa”.
3. The only way I want chunks in my peanut butter is if it’s a cookie.
4. Headphones if there are other human beings in the house, speakers if I’m alone & it can be REALLY LOUD.
5. I am the original Betty Crocker.
6. A 1960 Rambler American…robin’s egg blue…front seat reclined…dual ashtrays. Wow.
7. On the rare occasion, it feels really, really good to just float away.
8. Your dog has you well trained.
9. I remember reading about Citizen Wausau’s start-up in the City Pages…so I thought I’d check it out. Had never been to a forum-type thing before (remember, I’m old)…but I thought, hey, this could be interesting. To be honest, some of the talk was a little “tech” and I thought it wasn’t a fit for me but I monitored it for awhile, and eventually things got interesting…some passion started in conversations…that was cool…and I think the passion is carrying through. As far as writing an article or helping out…not sure I have anything you need…but if something comes up, just holler.
10: Some days it feels good to just walk around cranky all day…so that can be a good thing…long as it doesn’t become habit.
11. I’ll have to think about asking questions. But I’m always happy to give my opinion!
April 5th, 2008 at 9:28 pm #
Jim Rosenberg said:
1. I was generally pleased with the outcome of the elections. Now that they are finally behind us, it’s time for me to move on.
2. Everyone has a “Little Red-Haired Girl” (or Boy) in their lives at one time or another.
3. I think it’s for the same reason we have beer and malt liquor or wine and Mad Dog. It’s not because it tastes better.
4. Speakers. Headphones are for things like studying French, to pick up on subtle nuances.
5. I can’t bake. I do some amount of cooking. Baking is to cooking what backgammon is to checkers.
6. A canary yellow 1970 Pontiac Executive.
7. A nap is a wonderful luxury and it’s free.
8. The whole thing between people and dogs is weird and your situation is just another manifestation.
9. I like Citizen Wausau. I’d like to help, but I’m kind of busy.
10. I can’t ever remember waking up angry. If I ever did, it passed quickly.
11. CW does a pretty good job of these lists of questions so my first inclination is not to mess with something that’s working.
April 6th, 2008 at 6:17 am #
Tom Neal said:
1. “… happy with … election?”
Relieved. Not happy. Karl Kluz (spelling?) certainly made quite the impression!
2. “favorite Peanut character?”
Mister Peanut.
3. “Why chunky and extra chunky peanut butter?”
If it’s good for people, it must also be good for peanut butter.
4. ” … prefer headphones or … speakers?”
Jogging with speakers is so ’70s. Having a party with everyone wearing headphones is anathema.
5. “Can you bake?”
Used to, but it’s bad for your skin.
6. ” … first car …?”
‘64 black Ford Falcon with red interior. Drove it to a party in the woods with Cheech & Chong.
7. “Do you nap?”
I napping right now.
8. “… dog … doing spoons.”
Now, if you could just play the tin whistle, you two could start up an Irish band.
9. ” … 6 month anniversary of Citizen Wausau?”
Been there. Done that. Sure.
10. ” … wake up angry … cursed the whole day?”
Yes, I’ve woken up angry and cursed all day long.
11. ” … write a list of questions for next week?”
I might ask a bunch of irrelevant, anachronistic questions and turn off your readers.
April 7th, 2008 at 12:24 pm #
janeal said:
1. Happy enough
2. Woodstock
3. I don’t know why there’s chunky peanut butter, it’s supposed to be smooth and creamy… like “butter,” hence the name peanut BUTTER.
4. I find headphones constricting and uncomfortable.
5. I am highly esteemed for my baking. (or so I’m told)
6. A 1978 Chevy camaro, chocolate brown, v-8, rear spoiler. His name was Bruno and I miss him still. (My mother drove a dark green Pinto.)
7. Not well, but I continue to try.
8. I had a chocolate lab once and she slowly started creeping onto the bed when I slept. One night I rolled over and slung my arm over her… she had her head on the pilow next to me. It scared me to death! Dogs are pack animals, they like to cuddle
8. I think that’s great. It’s a wonderful outlet.
I will submit an article for the front page when I feel profound. Yes, I would help (shall I bake cookies?)
9. I have a fiery Irish temper I get mad very quickly and just as quickly, it is gone, I don’t think I could stay angry for a whole day
10. I don’t think people will answer questions from anyone but you
April 8th, 2008 at 4:55 pm #
babe said:
1. It’s OK
2. Snoopy is the coolest but I relate to Linus
3. I can appreciate the need for different levels of peanut chunks
4. Got to get your groove on to speakers
5. Not a talent I possess. It is an art.
6. 1964 Mercedes 220 with 4 on the column and a manual choke. It was a workout to drive. The thing was a tank.
7. At every opportunity, mostly at work, sometimes while driving.
8. With a yellow lab who eventually pushed me out of bed.
9. Waking up angry sets the tone for the day. Someone’s going to get their head ripped off.
10. I got nothing
April 10th, 2008 at 8:49 am #
rockerchick said:
1. Election outcome was fine, I guess.
2. Pig Pen. He cracked me up. And his gruffy little voice was hilarious too!
3. Why would there EVER be a need to put chunks in such a perfect food as peanut butter? Yuck! Creamy Jif - the only way to roll.
4. Speakers ALL the way. My band has to practice through headphones at our studio, which is ridiculous, as we are a six-piece heavy metal band. Dang neighbors….
5. Yes, I can bake up a storm, and I enjoy doing so. I like cooking even better, but I do like baking.
6. My first car was a 1973 Buick Century, pea-green. That thing was ridiculous! About as long as a school block too!!! Hee hee!!!
7. Nap? What’s that? Oh, that’s that thing I USED to be able to do before I had my newest child. My kids are 11, 9, and 7 months (yeah, I know, oops!). Anyway, I don’t get naps anymore, but I do relish an occasional half hour on the couch on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
8. My beagle creeps his way up to the head of the bed, starting on the very foot of the bed. I wouldn’t mind, but he sheds so God-awful much, and his hair is literally EVERYWHERE! My baby looks like he’s crawling around with little hairy mittens on!
9. I was unaware of the anniversary. I actually stumbled upon this website unknowingly! I really like it, however. Happy Anniversary, CW!
10. Not really cursed, but sometimes it works out that way. I try to just chill.
11. I’ll see what kind of time I can afford. I had a recent death in the family, so my work has been pushed back for three days (see how I still manage to answer the questions though???).
April 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm #