# Ask the Middle-Class Guy **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 7, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052 "2010-02-07T18:59:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/21 "2010-02-07T22:01:06Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Would you rather be Canadian where your middle-class money and lifestyle would go farther? 😃 I love Canadians. I think you guys are pretty cool peoples. A lot of my favorite artisans and comedians seem to come from there, and you guys are right next door from me. Despite all the benefits Canada seems to offer, I’m still rather proud of my country on the whole; I like the idea of America, being an American, and calling myself one. Someone here mentioned we have higher highs and lower lows, which I totally agree with… but it’s nice and warm here in the middle (with a lot of company.) I’ve no real burning jealousy of other nations. It’s funny, I sorta meant for this to be a joke thread, but I find myself answering pretty seriously. I suck at joke threads. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/22 "2010-02-07T22:03:00Z")
> [@Rand\_Rover](#): > > Did you see Avatar? What did you think about the special effects? I certainly did; opening night. Simply the best VFX I’ve ever seen. An epic feat in and of itself. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/23 "2010-02-07T22:07:19Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Can we assume that you live in the Greater Los Angeles area given your career? Do you ever wish that you could live somewhere else? > > Also, what kind of mayonnaise do you put on your white bread? 1. Nope, I live (and have always lived) in the greater Detroit area. I’ve been lucky in who has come across my work, and word-of-mouth. High-speed internet is the only thing that really allows me to do my thing remotely. But most of my work does come from NYC or LA. 2. Are you kidding? Hellmann’s. It’s the Heinz Ketchup of Mayonnaise! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/24 "2010-02-07T22:09:18Z")
> [@cmyk](#): > > I love Canadians. I think you guys are pretty cool peoples. A lot of my favorite artisans and comedians seem to come from there, and you guys are right next door from me. Despite all the benefits Canada seems to offer, I’m still rather proud of my country on the whole; I like the idea of America, being an American, and calling myself one. Someone here mentioned we have higher highs and lower lows, which I totally agree with… but it’s nice and warm here in the middle (with a lot of company.) I’ve no real burning jealousy of other nations. > > It’s funny, I sorta meant for this to be a joke thread, but I find myself answering pretty seriously. I suck at joke threads. That’s okay; nobody’s perfect. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/25 "2010-02-07T22:19:22Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > Can we assume that you live in the Greater Los Angeles area given your career? **Do you ever wish that you could live somewhere else?** … Actually, I didn’t really answer the second part of your question, even though I’m sure you meant that as if I lived in/around LA. But yes, I’d love to move farther into northern Michigan, somewhere not too far from Lake Michigan. Somewhere more peaceful, bucolic and even rustic. I love the pines, the beach and log homes. It’s as close as I can probably get to feeling Canadian. 😉 (And speaking of Avatar, Cameron is Canadian.) ---
**Author:** ![figure9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f0a364/32.png) [@figure9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/figure9)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/26 "2010-02-08T00:14:22Z")
What are the names of your 2.2 children? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/27 "2010-02-08T01:29:05Z")
Lucy, Linus and Sn (names have been changed to protect the innocent) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/28 "2010-02-08T05:56:42Z")
Does Sarah Palin speak for you? ---
**Author:** ![EvilTOJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee59a6/32.png) [@EvilTOJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EvilTOJ)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/29 "2010-02-08T08:44:02Z")
Do you like things [white people like](http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/)? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/30 "2010-02-08T15:10:33Z")
> [@ZipperJJ](#): > > Does Sarah Palin speak for you? Fuck no! ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/31 "2010-02-08T15:15:36Z")
> [@EvilTOJ](#): > > Do you like things [white people like](http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/)? Being a white guy, myself, I recognize the stereotypes, but only a few apply to me. I do like camping, but never went through a Bob Marley phase, and I can’t stand trendy Ray Bans. Didn’t care for Where the Wild Things Are either. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/32 "2010-02-08T15:20:55Z")
> [@cmyk](#): > > And, before it’s asked, yes **Rushgeekgirl,** I’d love to adopt you. Do you mind bunking with my 11 year old? (we have a Wii _and_ a PS3!) SWEET!!! I already bunk with a five year old and a thirty year old, so I hope your eleven year old doesn’t mind! I’ll bring the Sega Genesis. I still have Jungle Strike and Beavis and Butthead, and if you hold the controller just right sometimes it even works. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/33 "2010-02-08T15:27:08Z")
Would you describe your lifestyle as adequate? ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/34 "2010-02-08T15:38:35Z")
Do you buy generic brands to save money? What kind of lettuce do you eat? Linus and Lucy’s 20% sibling should be named Re-, by the way. ---
**Author:** ![i\_am\_a\_scientist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f07891/32.png) [@i\_am\_a\_scientist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/i_am_a_scientist)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/35 "2010-02-08T16:10:14Z")
Do you miss the 80s when the rich got richer, the poor got poorer and the middle class got squeezed? Who doesn’t like a little squeeze from time to time, no? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/36 "2010-02-08T17:12:47Z")
> [@Rushgeekgirl](#): > > SWEET!!! > > I already bunk with a five year old and a thirty year old, so I hope your eleven year old doesn’t mind! I’ll bring the Sega Genesis. I still have Jungle Strike and Beavis and Butthead, and if you hold the controller just right sometimes it even works. Awesome. You bring the Genesis and the kids, I’ll buy the pizza. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/37 "2010-02-08T17:16:50Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Would you describe your lifestyle as adequate? Yep. Anything more would be superfluous, but perhaps highly enjoyable. I have no desire to live a lifestyle of lavish trappings. I’m comfortable with how things are now, and I wouldn’t want most of it to change, no matter how big my bank account swelled. Ok, maybe a bigger home. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/38 "2010-02-08T17:25:05Z")
> [@bup](#): > > Do you buy generic brands to save money? Actually, yes. We shop at Aldi’s or the Dollar Store a lot for the every-day consumables. But there are certain things you don’t skimp on: 1. Toilet Paper 2. Mac & Cheese (has to be Kraft) 3. Pop (Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, etc.) > [@bup](#): > > What kind of lettuce do you eat? All kinds. Although, I perfer a mix. Iceberg for the crunch and texture, leaf lettuce for the flavor and vitamins. Fine, sometimes I enjoy a huge bowl of Iceberg, with shredded cheese, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and tons of Ranch. Sue me! > [@bup](#): > > Linus and Lucy’s 20% sibling should be named Re-, by the way. Shit, you’re right… all part of the same family. But I was going for the .2 ratio in the first name (even thought it wasn’t entirely accurate.) I wish to officially change my .2 kid’s name to Re-… good call. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/39 "2010-02-08T17:29:21Z")
> [@i\_am\_a\_scientist](#): > > Do you miss the 80s when the rich got richer, the poor got poorer and the middle class got squeezed? > > Who doesn’t like a little squeeze from time to time, no? I do, however I was probably closer to poor in the 80s. But hey, those were my adolescent years (7 — 16)… I hardly knew any better! But I did wish we had air conditioning, and my room between the attic had a window; felt like I was being squeezed literally. ---
**Author:** ![LiveOnAPlane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3d9bf3/32.png) [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2010, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-middle-class-guy/528052/40 "2010-02-08T18:00:06Z")
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