ancient "surveys"

[lulu]

I thought this would fit here!! I found a bunch of old surveys on my ancient livejournal recently. (it just won't die!! come on, internet, throw it into the data loss abyss already!) We just called them surveys, I think these lasted into the myspace era (so you might remember these as "myspace surveys" if you were around then) but I don't know if they migrated past that?

I compiled them into a text file so you can snag one or all and put them on yer website...

KEWLSURVEYS.txt


...but the REAL AUTHENTIC way to do this is to copy from the person above you and erase their answers ;) but some of these are reaaaally long so I'll just find a short one to start.


Name four bad habits you have:
1. biting my nails
2. not checking my email
3. apologizing when there's nothing to apologize for (sorry!)
4. saying "like", "um", and "you know" every five or seven words (sorry!)


Name four scents you love:
1. fresh rain
2. diesel gasoline  (eeeek)
3. patchouli
4. cat breath

Name four things you'd never wear:
1. crocs - because i'm afraid they'd be too comfortable, and then i'd start wearing crocs everywhere
2. new fur. or really any fur, although i don't have an ethical problem with people using vintage fur (seems more respectful than throwing it in a landfill) - just a personal choice
3. pumps/stilettos/whatever they're called
4. neon! the early 2010s scarred me

Name four animals you like:
1. snails
2. opossums
3. sand cats
4. humans

Name four television shows that you love:
1. the good place. i finished it, but it stuck with me.
2. golden girls
3. king of the hill. if you don't watch the last episode, the show never has to end ;P
4. the x files!! i don't remember what season i'm on, because i took a break.. see #3

Name four beverages you drink:
1. energy drinks  i'm trying to cut back, but i'm a caffeine junkie
2. tea, earl grey is my fave
3. water. i like sparkling water too, but it's doesn't hit the spot like boring flat water
4. lavender soda!! hard to find, but i love it

Name four random facts about yourself:
1. i've jumped out of an airplane! (that's way more fun to say than "i went skydiving"). we were three miles up! the scariest part was letting go, but once you do.. there's no time to be afraid
2. i'm studying russian.. which is a weird thing to admit these days, but my reason is because i want to learn more about my culture (tatar) and even though we have our own language, i haven't found any tatar classes. also, our homeland is still part of the rf so a lot of historic information is in that langauge. anyway, it's been really challenging but there's no rush like learning how to pronounce здравствуйте correctly
3. i guess that leads to my other fact? my grandparents immigrated to san francisco, with their community... via japan! my grandma was born in japan, her big sisters were born in china, and their parents were born in tatarstan. things were.. bad there, hence all the refuge-seeking. i'm pretty american i guess, but i grew up in that community, celebrating our holidays and eating our food. pretty cool experience :)
4. uhh, i'm saving up to go backpacking around scotland when i graduate


OK NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!! :P

[doubleincision]

i always wanted to do these surveys as a kid but i never had anything interesting to say on them. now that i'm Old and know who i am a lot better, they're a lot more fun

also...

Name four scents you love:
1. fresh rain
2. diesel gasoline  (eeeek)
3. patchouli
4. cat breath

i love the smell of gasoline and people always think that's weird! gas sniffers of the world unite

i'll do the HAVE YOU EVER survey:

• Been on a plane: yes, and i hate it every time!
• Cried in public: only as a little kid
• Climbed a tree: again, only as a little kid, and i didn't get very high up!
• Fell asleep in a Movie Theater: not a movie theater, but i've fallen asleep at a Mastodon concert. it was during a road trip and i was tired and their set was VERY LONG...
• Kissed a guy/girl: both, technically
• Met a celebrity: no!
• Met the president: also no!
• Been scared to get a shot: no, i have no needle phobia at all
• Gotten a cavity: i'm pretty sure i have at least cavity right now
• Shopped at Abercrombie & Fitch: no, i was a fat kid
• Broken a bone: not that i know of!
• Did the nasty:
• Said, "I love you," and meant it: to my husband, all the time
• Made prank calls: no!
• Gone skinny dipping: girl i've never been naked
• Skipped school: yes, my mom would sometimes let me play hooky from school as a little kid and take me to work with her. it was really fun
• Loved somebody so much it made you cry: yes, my husband again
• Gone to a theme park and checked out all the cute guys/girls: checking out boys was never on my list of priorities at Disney World, it's too hot in Florida!

[teatime]

i'm doing the "which is worse" survey because suffering is fun 

a) sitting on a wet toilet seat OR b) finding out there is no TP half way through:
depends. a if there are other people in the bathroom and you can ask for tp

a) kissing someone who just threw up OR b) kissing someone who just ate taco bell:
a. taco bell ain't that bad!!

a) you don't know how to ride a bike OR b) you don't know how to roller blade:
a. i could live without knowing how to roller blade (although i really really want to!!!!!!)

a) you lose a finger OR b) you lose a toe:
a. losing a finger would be much more inconvenient in comparison to a toe >_>

a) you ate a rotten apple OR b) you ate chunky milk:
b. i've had neither but chunky milk sounds worse <_<

a) watching reruns of Full House OR b) watching reruns of Gilligans Island:
ive never seen either of these shows but i have a feeling about full house... so a!

[Melooon]

Hmmmmmm, lemmy try a few!

Name four things you'd never wear:

• Shorts, I hate shorts!!
• Deordeant, omg just take a dang shower.
• Sweatpants, ok maybe if I was painting, but not out in public!
• Those gross sneakers with the fat bits? Yeezys?

Name four bad habits you have:

• I am shockingly judgmental and I love it!
• Staying up till 6am and not regretting it
• Slouching, I need to stand up better!
• Avoiding problems by making websites

HAVE YOU EVER survey:
    Been on a plane: Yes! I love it when it shakes - after 1,000,000 of dreaming of flight, I can be a human who dies flying.
    Cried in public: I come very close to it a few times.
    Climbed a tree: Yeah, but not since I was in my teens!
    Fell asleep in a Movie Theater: Nope! I cannot sleep unless im in a real bed...
    Kissed a guy/girl: Of course, but Im not sure if the emotional damage is worth it...
    Met a celebrity: Many! Royalty too!
    Met the president: Does president of a school count
    Been scared to get a shot: Yeah, I was a little stressed at the covid center, that place was a lot.
    Gotten a cavity: The dentist noticed it before I did!
    Shopped at Abercrombie & Fitch: What is this???
    Broken a bone: Yes, but I was 2 and I only remember the cast being fun to draw on.
    Did the nasty: I can tell a mid-western person wrote these questions
    Said, "I love you," and meant it: Yes, I meant it, later I regretted it too.
    Made prank calls: I think I have??
    Gone skinny dipping: Yep, but it was mostly cold and my toes were sandy.
    Skipped school: Accidentaly! Me and friends got lost in a shopping centre and never made it to the school??
    Loved somebody so much it made you cry: Yes
    Gone to a theme park and checked out all the cute guys/girls: Iv done both, but I'm not sure Id exclusively to do a theme part to do that!

Name four television shows that you love:

• Star Trek (all of them up to/including Voyager)
• Foundation (Just a great sci-fi)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!
• 30 Rock

[tarraxahum]

Let's try The "QUESTIONS THAT DON'T MATTER, BUT I'M STILL ASKING" part, I like the attitude of that name

Do you sleep with a stuff animal?: Yes, multiple
Last time you showered: Depending on the thoroughness it's either yesterday orrr like last week...? Listen don't judge
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?: Orange
Do you like this survey?: Sure
One pillow or two, cotton or feather?: One, feather (in reality it's cotton 'cause I'm allergic, but I do like feather ones better...)
First initial of the person you hate the most: V
How long are you in the shower?: Never counted, like 15 minutes I'd guess
How do you eat a Reese's Peanut Buttercup?: ...bite it?
Feelings on abortion: Pro-choice, duh
Is Tupac alive?: Are any of us?
Thoughts on Britney Spears: As of late, GOOD FOR HER
What does your screen name mean?: It's a dandelion but I got fancy with it
Who do you most admire?: myself I dunno, my favorite singer? Admiration is a weird thing
Right, Left, or Ambidextrous?: Right
What is on your mouse pad?: It's black and has a simple wrist rest, booooriiiing
What is under your bed?: A cemetery of lost socks.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?: As many as it damn takes 

[SilkSkull]

Have I ever?
Been on a plane: No and I don't plan on it    (although I do wanna travel)
Cried in public: A few times, mainly because of trying so hard not to that I did
Climbed a tree: Yes, I shortly regretted it
Fell asleep in a Movie Theater: Never, I haven't even fallen asleep during a movie at home lol
Kissed a guy/girl: Both! (Shout out to Jason)
Met a celebrity: I've met Sydney Crosby
Met the president: No, I also haven't met the Prime Minister (Not that I want to)
Been scared to get a shot:  Very, I nearly passed out when getting one in middle school
Gotten a cavity: I think? A lot of my early doctor visits are pushed out of my memory
Shopped at Abercrombie & Fitch: No, I've never actually seen one IRL come to think of it
Broken a bone: Only a finger because of working on a car in the dark
Did the nasty: This is exactly how I would have worded this at 11 lmao
Said, "I love you," and meant it: Yes! It wasn't exactly reciprocated
Made prank calls: All the time when I was younger (Sorry Pizza Hut)
Gone skinny dipping: Yes, it was cold and I stepped on glass
Skipped school: I used to fake sick but never just ditched school
Loved somebody so much it made you cry: Only once
Gone to a theme park and checked out all the cute guys/girls: This was how I realized I wasn't straight 

[Memory]

Oh boy, I used to love these things. I guess I'll just copy a bit - I'm not sure if it's meant to be its own survey or if it's part of one but lol whatever

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IF YOU COULD BUILD YOUR HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE?
For some reason I want to say Scotland. There, or New Zealand.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING?
My yellow motorcycle jacket.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Eyes, eyelashes, and arms I guess. And anything that has freckles on it.
WHAT'S THE LAST CD THAT YOU BOUGHT?
Not Your Kind of People by Garbage.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
Lately, in the bathtub.
WHERE IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE PLACE TO BE?
In the cursed town I currently reside (though not for much longer).
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED?
Neck and shoulders. It's where all my stress goes.
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT, STRONG IN MIND OR STRONG IN BODY?
Neither is more important.
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?
Usually between 6 and 7.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW?
Probably either Futurama or Yu Yu Hakusho.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY?
Having my brother draw trees for me.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
The absurdity of life.
WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY?
The absurdity of life.
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Guitar, since I've tried and failed so many times.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT/CAFE/EATERY?
Don't have one at the moment. Currently seeking one with better vibes and less expensive food.
SCARIEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE?
Having a panic attack and passing out at work during a manic episode, then ending up in inpatient.
IF THERE WAS A MOVIE MADE ABOUT YOU, WHAT CURRENT/FORMER HOLLYWOOD STAR WOULD PLAY YOU?
Christina Ricci. She looks nothing like me but she could nail it.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN AFTERLIFE?
No.
FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK?
The Little Prince.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON?
Autumn.
WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD CHORE?
Cooking, specifically cooking on the stovetop.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The ability to find instant calm at any moment.
IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT AND WHERE IS IT?
I have several - at least one on each limb. Most are music-related.
WHO WAS YOUR FIRST LOVE AND AT WHAT AGE?
My first crush was in 3rd grade but I didn't really fall in love until 27.
THE SONG YOU WISHED YOU HAD WRITTEN?
Literally anything by The Cure.
DO YOU PREFER CATS OR DOGS?
Love dogs but cats work better with my lifestyle.
WHAT IS IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR?
Several boxes and bags containing literally all of my belongings.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DAY?
May 3rd.
USING ONLY ONE WORD(s), DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
Melancholy.
WHOS THE SEXIEST PERSON ALIVE?
I'll be cheesy and say the fiance. I know I bring him up a lot but I'm marrying him for a reason.

[Commodorn]

Lovely. I will now proceed to make myself look like the least approachable person on this forum.


What's your name?

Gandalf 

What are you wearing at the moment?

Light blue Hawaiian shirt and navy dress pants. Vaguely resembles something one of the Golden Girls would wear.

Anything exciting happened today?

Excitement is a human emotion of which I do not possess.

What's the first thing you remember?

Being in the crib and imagining the news reporter I saw on TV while thinking of the word "God". God has a very nice tie.

Most embarrassing moment?

Memory erased. Sorry.

Shy or outgoing?

Neither. Genuinely neither.

Ever slept outside?

Should I?

Ever been in love?

...

If yes - ever done anything about it?

...

A favorite lyric at the moment?

"I'm Captain Kirk!"

Favorite fruit?



A huge crowd or a small bunch of friends?

A small bunch of friends sounds quaint. Are they cherry flavored?

Ever broke someone's trust?

I hope not

Ever had your trust broken?

Yes, but I prepare in advance..

What's worse - dumping or being dumped?

..Stop with the damned relationship questions!!

Are there things you don't tell your parents?

Yes..? It'd be a waste of time having to tell anyone every single detail of each day.

Closest thing to a role model?

The patch of chipped paint on my wall.

Do you have a friend that you stay close to no matter time and distance?

*Sneezes*

How are you right now?

Fine, actually.

[Cobra!]

I'll do the PAST one

Memory [thing] you miss most: Going into game store and spending hours looking at the PC games they had for sale, or before that when you saw PS1 and Nintendo 64 games
If you could go back in time, where would you go?: Probably the early 90s and live through the decade, and trying out my favourite system when they were new. Or when they were dirt cheap.
Thing that you regretted doing after you had done it: Driving away the only person I ever had a crush one. I will never live that one down.
Memory you would like to forget: I dunno, I've probably already forgotten it
TV show you wish they would re-air again: Reboot, so we'd finally get the ending. (I have no idea what they were thinking leaving the final season on a cliffhanger.