: a game of tag, you’re it :

I was tagged by mild-mannered Lenore Diane — sweet, thoughtful Lenore. What does getting tagged mean? I’m not entirely sure, I’m new to this kind of thing. But from what I can gather, when a person gets tagged, they have to answer the eleven questions posed by the tagger.  Then make up eleven new questions and tag eleven new people. In other words, an online chain letter.

I’m not much for rules, so I’ve decided to tag everyone who stumbles into this post unaware. You’re all it!

Ready? Here are my answers to Lenore Diane’s questions:

1. What is your favorite color, and what do you think it would taste like?
That would be Pantone Orange 021 and it would taste like Froot Loops.
2.  Do you sleep on your left side, right side, back or stomach?
All of the above, thank you. I’m a very active and indiscriminate sleeper.
3.  Do you floss your teeth?
I do, with kite string. Sometimes fishing line.
4.  Do you close the lid before flushing the toilet?
Wait, there’s a lid?
5.  How many times a day do you brush your teeth?
Nine, ten if a dessert is served.
6.  How many times have you brushed your hair today? If you are follicle-challenged, how many times have you rubbed your bald head?
Let’s see, this is Wednesday, so once.
7.   Do your feet smell? (Go ahead and check, we’ll wait.)
How dare you!
8.   Do you have any Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in your freezer? May I have it?
I do not. This is February,
9.  If you notice food stuck between someone’s teeth – do you make an effort to tell him/her? If not, why are you so cruel?
I don’t bother with telling them, no, I just go in after it.
10.  What feature do you most like about me?
Hmm, that’s a toss-up between your sparkling wit and your dimples.
11.  Don’t you think I should be discovered, while I sit doing nothing, and become famous for my writing?
I do and I bet you’d be discovered faster if you sat doing nothing in a bikini on the porch. 

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And here are my eleven questions for all of you:

1. What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?

2. When, in your life, were you the happiest?

3. What was your college major?

4. What person, living or dead, do you think had the biggest impact on the world?

5. Have you ever said no to a marriage proposal?

6. What brand of shoes are you wearing right now?

7. Where in the world would you like to work? (Personally I’d like to work at the Louvre in Paris or at Pixar Studios)

8. Do you have a favorite time of day?

9. If you could give yourself a nickname, what would it be?

10. Who is your favorite author?

11. Which one of the Seven Dwarfs is your favorite?

Good luck, everyone.

Copyright © Publikworks 2012.

40 responses to “: a game of tag, you’re it :”

  1. Great post………. (thank you WordPress for recommending me Humor when I clicked on Art and Design)…

    1. What is your favorite color, and what do you think it would taste like?
    Blue. Tastes like… the enigmatic Slush Puppie Blue flavor…
    2. Do you sleep on your left side, right side, back or stomach?
    My wife and I draw straws. Sometimes, I sleep on my stomach, on the right side, on top of her.
    3. Do you floss your teeth?
    Only when I want bleeding gums.
    4. Do you close the lid before flushing the toilet?
    Just like Pavlov’s dogs…
    5. How many times a day do you brush your teeth?
    One. Always appropriately timed in front of my kids to show them daddy does too.
    6. What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?
    Fall asleep on the couch.
    7. Do your feet smell? (Go ahead and check, we’ll wait.)
    Only the nose knows.
    8. Do you have any Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in your freezer? May I have it?
    I do. But it’s rebranded Haagen-Dazs Cookie Dough Dynamo, à la Lizzy Grant/Lana Del Rey.
    9. Do you have a favorite time of day?
    No. I don’t have a favorite color either and I do like to contradict myself.
    10. Do you like rearranging these questions?
    Yes, I’m compelled to choose questions that will make me look best.
    11. Are you out of ideas?
    Indubiously.

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    1. Why, thank you, clownonfire. Welcome to publikworks! It was great fun reading your weird and wonderful answers, I hope you’ll come back to entertain us again.

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      1. …and following…
        COF

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  2. Sorry I’m late…I’m new to this place…my answers
    1. What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?
    Pull back the blankets…otherwise it gets kind of cold after a while

    2. When, in your life, were you the happiest?
    I’m hoping for tomorrow

    3. What was your college major?
    Too many to mention, but the latest was physical therapy

    4. What person, living or dead, do you think had the biggest impact on the world?
    Bob Barker. Think I’m being funny? Try watching that show with Drew Carey hosting – it’s brutal

    5. Have you ever said no to a marriage proposal?
    I may have once, unintentionally – I don’t speak Chinese, though she may have been asking directions

    6. What brand of shoes are you wearing right now?
    ASICS…and that’s all you’re getting on that topic

    7. Where in the world would you like to work? (Personally I’d like to work at the Louvre in Paris or at Pixar Studios)
    I haven’t given it much thought, so I’m going to say the Louvre at Pixar Studios

    8. Do you have a favorite time of day?
    Dawn, when all the demons in my head go back to hiding until the next night

    9. If you could give yourself a nickname, what would it be?
    Knucklehead – it’s so descriptive and fitting

    10. Who is your favorite author?
    Too many to name – I wouldn’t want to slight any of the ones who may be reading this

    11. Which one of the Seven Dwarfs is your favorite?
    Bilbo Baggins or whatever his name was

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    1. You’re not late, you’re funny, 1point. Welcome to publikworks. I really enjoyed your answers, they were awesome, especially #2. I’m hoping the same thing. Bilbo Baggins was great, too. I hope you’ll feel free to stop by any time.

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      1. Glad to hear from you as well…I’ve only got two things written so far, but I’m hoping someone will stumble upon me and give me some feedback…feel free to stop by

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  3. 1. Pee.

    2. The summer of my 18th birthday.

    3. Sociology.

    4. Martin Luther.

    5. No! Not had one yet…

    6. Next (slippers)

    7. Emeryville, California. What a cool name.

    8. Yes, the time around 7pm.

    9. I don’t know, something flower related probably. But my nickname is actually Bear.

    10. Oooh, tough. I really like Ian McEwan but my favourite book is by Markus Zusak. But I also like Karin Slaughter. I don’t know is the answer haha.

    11. Bashful – so cute!

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    1. Markus Zusak? Really? Is it The Book Thief, by any chance? I love that book, absolutely love it. That’s the only one of his I’ve read, I don’t know why. I almost bought The Messenger a couple of years ago, but decided on another book, instead. And I like Ian McEwan, as well. Particularly Atonement. Have you ever read any of Jo Nesbo’s mysteries?

      Sorry, I’ll stop now. Great answers, suzymarie. Markus Zusak blew my little mind, in case you couldn’t tell. So did Emeryville, California a little, it’s so specific. You’re an interesting girl, thanks for taking the time to play.

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      1. Yes really! And it is The Book Thief, what a beautiful book! I’m so glad you agree :) Apparently The Messenger is absolutely fantastic, so I must buy it once my book challenge is finished. Atonement is my favourite Ian McEwan, although I need to read it again as I was a little young when I read it first time I think. No Jo Nesbo’s in my life, are they good? I enjoy mysteries! Have you got a good one to suggest?

        Haha Emeryville is the place where Pixar is based. My boyfriend would love to work there and his second name is similar to Emeryville haha so would be quite idyllic! I’m glad you enjoyed my answers, I particularly like your answer to Question 2 on your set of questions, it made me laugh :)

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        1. If you like Scandinavian mysteries, you should check out Jo Nesbo. He’s written a series of books that begin with The Redbreast, but my favorite so far is The Redeemer. I think this guy is a genius. If you ever want a good book, you should take a look at him.

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  4. 1. What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?
    Set my alarm…for two different times…have to be sure I wake up!

    2. When, in your life, were you the happiest?
    When I was around 5 or 6. I remember playing with my brother all the time, every day. We (I) made up the best games and it was just so care free.

    3. What was your college major?
    Communication Disorders

    4. What person, living or dead, do you think had the biggest impact on the world? I would say Jesus Christ. He changed religion and Christianity and is still studied and spoken about hundreds and hundreds of years later.

    5. Have you ever said no to a marriage proposal? No, luckily have not been asked yet!

    6. What brand of shoes are you wearing right now? Nine West

    7. Where in the world would you like to work? I’d like to be a taste tester for Willie Wonka.

    8. Do you have a favorite time of day? The mornings! It is the quietest, most serene time of the day. Love being awake before most. Something special about it. Plus, it is nature at its best!

    9. If you could give yourself a nickname, what would it be? Sha-nay-nay

    10. Who is your favorite author? Have too many favorites. Absolutely can not narrow them down!

    11. Which one of the Seven Dwarfs is your favorite? Grumpy, we have a lot in common.

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    1. Hi, Natalie! Taste tester for Willie Wonka is brilliant. Truly. And I’m with you on favorite authors, it’s an impossible question to answer. Sorry. I’m so glad you joined the game, I enjoyed hearing from you. Please stop by again soon.

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  5. I’m going to play, but I don’t like to lose.

    1. What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?
    Truth? Fluff the pillow.
    2. When, in your life, were you the happiest?
    Probably before I was born.
    3. What was your college major?
    Journalism.
    4. What person, living or dead, do you think had the biggest impact on the world?
    Mark Twain
    5. Have you ever said no to a marriage proposal?
    No, and I’ve never been told no.
    6. What brand of shoes are you wearing right now?
    Barefoot. But my shoe of choice is Sketchers.
    7. Where in the world would you like to work? (Personally I’d like to work at the Louvre in Paris or at Pixar Studios)
    Sony Studios
    8. Do you have a favorite time of day?
    Evenings. Sunsets.
    9. If you could give yourself a nickname, what would it be?
    Underachievee.
    10. Who is your favorite author?
    Jean Shepherd
    11. Which one of the Seven Dwarfs is your favorite?
    I don’t like any of them.

    Is that how you play?

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    1. Well, that’s how you play when you’re a smart and witty fellow. I love your answers, especially your choice of nickname — I wish I’d thought of it. That would’ve required effort, though. Thanks for being such a good sport, Lenny.

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      1. Yep, that’s the obvious nickname. My grandmother was the only one that I would let call me that. Now my landlord has decided that’s my name. LOL

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        1. LOL. Aren’t landlords great?

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    1. You thought I wouldn’t be able to read your answers in Dutch, right? I used Google translate! Pretty clever, huh? Thanks for playing, Robert, I’m not a morning person.either. And I’m a big fan of Sleepy.

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  6. I don’t usually do these kind of things but I enjoy your blog so I figured what the heck.

    1. Brush my teeth.
    2. When I finally realized I’d fallen in love with my wife (she was just a friend at the time).
    3. Welding then Civil Engineering then Business then Real Estate then Accounting then Computer Science.
    4. Jesus Christ.
    5. Not out loud.
    6. I’m barefoot. Hey, it’s southern California.
    7. Right here at home.
    8. Early morning.
    9. Thanks to a few unpleasant experiences in grade school, anything that doesn’t rhyme with fairy when you sing the Gary Gary bo berry, banana fana fo fairy tune.
    10. Once upon a time, Richard Brautigan. Sometimes, Walter McDougall. Lately, Raymond Chandler.
    11. Humpty.

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    1. Hi, Gary, welcome to publikworks! I’m glad you decided to play.

      You know, I went on a Raymond Chandler binge a few years ago, so I’m right there with you. And I admire the path you followed in college, I bet you’re a pretty interesting guy. Thanks for stopping by, I enjoyed meeting you — come back again soon.

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  7. You’d be great at Pixar! Good fit.

    I’ll play, too. I never like to be a party pooper.

    1.) put on chapstick
    2.) right now
    3.) communications, but two years before graduation I emotionally changed it to philosophy (though I only had time for a minor by that point)
    4.) Bob Saget
    5.) no
    6.) Dearfoams/slippers (I’m pathetic)
    7.) somewhere just outside of London
    8.) five minutes after our kids go to bed
    9.) Bubba Rosebush (my brother gave it to me 30 years ago and I think I’ll keep it around)
    10.) Toss up between David Sedaris and Beverly Clearly
    11.) Sneezy. I have a nasal drip thing and I can relate.

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    1. I thought your brother called you Nicotine? That cracked me up, but Bubba Rosebush is outstanding. By the way, I covet your Dearfoams, I’m stuck wearing two pairs of socks.

      Thanks for playing, Angie, you’re a good sport.

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  8. Another blog chain letter…..

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  9. This is easy-

    None of your damn business. Go away.

    Wasn’t that fun! Let’s play again:)
    I need to learn to control my sarcasm if I am going to have any friends.

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  10. I like your answer to how often do you brush your hair because I brush my hair about as often as my mother went to the “beauty salon” when I was a little girl. I’m not going to be “it” because I am overwhelmed with stuff to do today, but I wanted to check in on your blog, well just to check (I’m a worrier, you know).

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    1. When I brush my hair I wind up looking like a dandelion, it stands on end from the static electricity. So I don’t brush often. I’m just happy you stopped by, ww. It’s always nice to see your smiling icon.

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  11. I will answer in a comment:
    1. What’s the last thing you do before going to bed?
    pee

    2. When, in your life, were you the happiest?
    now

    3. What was your college major?
    RTVF

    4. What person, living or dead, do you think had the biggest impact on the world?
    Lenore

    5. Have you ever said no to a marriage proposal?
    NO WAY

    6. What brand of shoes are you wearing right now?
    New Balance

    7. Where in the world would you like to work? (Personally I’d like to work at the Louvre in Paris or at Pixar Studios)
    Upstairs in the loft, alone, with the dogs. OMG I AM!

    8. Do you have a favorite time of day?
    4:31 – when Hot Joe comes home

    9. If you could give yourself a nickname, what would it be?
    Lenore

    10. Who is your favorite author?
    Diana Gabaldon

    11. Which one of the Seven Dwarfs is your favorite?
    Happy – he reminds me of Lenore

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    1. Hi, Kim! You’re a good egg for playing. Thanks.

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    2. Awesome Kim. You fit in two mentions, so your money just doubled. The check is in the mail!

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      1. I sent one, too, Kim.

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  12. 1. Fall asleep on the couch.
    2. It’s a tie between my wedding day, and any visit to the dentist’s office that involved nitrous oxide.
    3. Art. It’s why I was a legal assistant for 15 years and now a farmer. I mean, really, art? What was I thinking?
    4. Hitler. Sounds awful, but you didn’t say whether the impact was good or bad.
    5. Yes, in the 1st grade. Jeff’s downward spiral afterwards is still a thing of legend in Anderson, Indiana.
    6. Athletic socks from Academy.
    7. Nowhere. I’d like to retire.
    8. Happy hour.
    9. Vegetable Queen.
    10. Tom Robbins. Who else besides Mother Goose can use characters like Can o’ Beans, Dirty Sock, Spoon, Painted Stick and Conch Shell effectively?
    11. Whichever one played the creepy little person in the dream sequences of Twin Peaks. Probably it was Sleepy. Or Doc, since he’d be more likely to get his hands on whatever hallucinogen David Lynch was taking at the time.

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    1. You’re too funny, Jo. Thanks for being such a good sport and playing along. I love your answers, especially to the last thing you do before going to bed and your favorite time of day. Genius!

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  13. You are awesome for playing, Lisa! You and your answers crack me up. I like the fact that you associated Pantone Orange 021 to Fruit Loops. Great taste! The answers are hilarious. Thanks for playing.

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    1. It was a pleasure, LD, and an honor to be tagged! Are you going to try the bikini on the porch?

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      1. Well, I would – but I really don’t want the neighbors to get jealous.

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        1. You’re a good person, LD.

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