# Ask the Magic Crystal Ball! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 1, 2002, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824 "2002-12-01T20:40:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2002, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/1 "2002-12-01T20:40:17Z")
I have a Magic Crystal Ball in Yahoo Messenger. It works just like the Magic 8 Ball we all know: ask a yes or no question and it will give you the answer. So ask away! The Magic Crystal Ball sees all! Knows all! Tells all! ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2002, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/2 "2002-12-01T20:50:14Z")
Is existence a predicate? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2002, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/3 "2002-12-01T20:55:22Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Is existence a predicate?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Cannot predict now.” ---
**Author:** ![Shera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Shera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shera)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2002, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/4 "2002-12-01T21:01:47Z")
Will my car be fixed cheaply and quickly? ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2002, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/5 "2002-12-01T21:04:12Z")
Will I pass this stupid exam? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2002, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/6 "2002-12-01T21:20:05Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will my car be fixed cheaply and quickly?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “It is certain.” Oh, very encouraging answer, there! Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will I pass this stupid exam?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Most likely.” Hmm – keep studying! Keep 'em coming, folks! Step right up, step right up! ---
**Author:** ![Dragwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dragwyr/32/2855_2.png) [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/7 "2002-12-02T00:26:04Z")
Will I get lucky? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/8 "2002-12-02T00:30:45Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will I get lucky?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Without a doubt.” Whoo-hoo! ---
**Author:** ![capybara](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/capybara/32/202_2.png) [@capybara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capybara)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/9 "2002-12-02T03:31:50Z")
Here’s a couple: Will OUR car be fixed cheaply and harmlessly? Will I receive fat fellowship for next year? Or B) Will I end up poor and disgruntled in foreign lands? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/10 "2002-12-02T03:40:32Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will OUR car be fixed cheaply and harmlessly?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Very doubtful.” Uh-oh! That doesn’t sound good! Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will I receive a fat fellowship for next year?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Better not tell you now.” Well, _that’s_ cryptic! Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will I end up poor and disgruntled in foreign lands?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Very doubtful.” Hmm. So either you _won’t_ be poor and disgruntled, or you just plain ain’t goin’ anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![Stccrd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Stccrd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stccrd)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/11 "2002-12-02T04:03:09Z")
Will I have enough money for school next year? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/12 "2002-12-02T04:19:28Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will I have enough money for school next year?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Signs point to yes.” ---
**Author:** ![lel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@lel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lel)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/13 "2002-12-02T06:15:42Z")
Dear Magic Crystal Ball, Will the neighbors shut up? Signed, More than slightly perturbed ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/14 "2002-12-02T06:20:02Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will the neighbors shut up?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Outlook good.” ---
**Author:** ![Soup\_du\_jour](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@Soup\_du\_jour](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soup_du_jour)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/15 "2002-12-02T06:30:52Z")
Hey, Magic 8-ball! Will I be able to make my flight home? ---
**Author:** ![a35362](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/16 "2002-12-02T06:40:24Z")
Ooooooo, Magic Crystal Ball, the question is asked: “Will I be able to make my flight home?” The Magic Crystal Ball responds: “Outlook not so good.” Uh-oh! ---
**Author:** ![Cougarfang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@Cougarfang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cougarfang)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/17 "2002-12-02T10:43:33Z")
Will I get the books I wanted for Christmas? [sub]Please say yes please say yes please say yes…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![JRootabega](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e7dd6/32.png) [@JRootabega](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRootabega)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/18 "2002-12-02T15:58:21Z")
When will you get tired of copying and pasting everyone’s questions? ---
**Author:** ![JRootabega](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e7dd6/32.png) [@JRootabega](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRootabega)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/19 "2002-12-02T15:59:24Z")
Well, you know…the yes or no version of that. ---
**Author:** ![cuauhtemoc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@cuauhtemoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuauhtemoc)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824/20 "2002-12-02T16:55:35Z")
Is the Magic Crystal Ball lying right now? :eek: [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-magic-crystal-ball/139824.md?page=2)