# Describe y in x amount of words. Take 2. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 14, 2005, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291 "2005-10-14T22:17:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/41 "2005-10-15T14:35:35Z")
> [@Sternvogel](#): > > **Since this one got skipped**. Thanks, hon. **sniff** ---
**Author:** ![DooWahDiddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9bcb4/32.png) [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/42 "2005-10-15T14:39:23Z")
> [@MaxTheVool](#): > > In 9 words, damn someone/something with faint praise. You look great! Much better than you did yesterday. You guys can’t skip something just because it’s hard! 🙂 And I won’t supply a new one because **Hokkaido Brit** already did. ---
**Author:** ![Treviathan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/838e76/32.png) [@Treviathan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treviathan)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/43 "2005-10-15T17:57:03Z")
> [@Hokkaido Brit](#): > > Oops! > > Explain what lack of sleep does to you in 33 words. When I haven’t slept in, say, a day or two, it’s possible that at any given moment I could suddenly, without prior warning, fall instantly into a deep, blissful, magical sleep and - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. In seven words, describe how to tame a wild monkey. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/44 "2005-10-15T19:17:29Z")
> [@Treviathan](#): > > In seven words, describe how to tame a wild monkey. Banana smoothie rewards and gut punch punishments. Describe your morning routine in 31 words. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/45 "2005-10-15T19:20:36Z")
> [@DooWahDiddy](#): > > You guys can’t skip something just because it’s hard! 🙂 [sub]actually, **BrattiAtti** _did_ give an appropriate, and clever, answer :)[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![DooWahDiddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9bcb4/32.png) [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/46 "2005-10-15T19:38:34Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > [sub]actually, **BrattiAtti** _did_ give an appropriate, and clever, answer :)[/sub] Ahhh… _whoosh_ I get it now. ---
**Author:** ![dare\_devil007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@dare\_devil007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dare_devil007)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/47 "2005-10-15T20:02:52Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > Banana smoothie rewards and gut punch punishments. > Describe your morning routine in 31 words. Brush my teeth, wash my face and tame my hair while half-asleep. I hate my school uniform, but I have to tie my tie. Inhale the breakfast; I’m out the door. How to make toast in 15 words. ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/48 "2005-10-15T20:09:53Z")
> [@dare\_devil007\_](#): > > How to make toast in 15 words. get bread. put in toaster. push lever. wait. grab toast. spread butter and jelly. eat. Next, how to seduce a former, scorned lover in 35 words. ---
**Author:** ![JustAnotherGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@JustAnotherGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustAnotherGeek)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/49 "2005-10-15T20:20:06Z")
“Next, how to seduce a former, scorned lover in 35 words.” Convince the ex-lover that you acknoledge your total unworthiness. Profess undying love (and a new maturity). Romance with roses, chocolates, liquours, and fine food. Shower with gifts, praise and adoration. Watch for bunny in pot. Debate Boxers vs Briefs in six words. ---
**Author:** ![lightingtool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/57b2e6/32.png) [@lightingtool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightingtool)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/50 "2005-10-15T20:34:30Z")
I tried. My boxers aren’t responding. Tell me about your most recent cup of coffee in 12 words. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/51 "2005-10-15T20:39:01Z")
> [@lightingtool](#): > > Tell me about your most recent cup of coffee in 12 words. Hot and fresh, with whole milk and a bit too much sugar. Why is your favorite band your favorite band. 17 words. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/52 "2005-10-15T21:19:57Z")
**Soulmurk** : > [@](#): > > Why is your favorite band your favorite band. 17 words. Back when the Beatles were still going “She loves you yeah yeah yeah”, Pink Floyd was psychedelic. In 12 words, whether you’d rather cook on a gas range or an electric range, and why. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/53 "2005-10-15T21:36:20Z")
> [@AHunter3](#): > > In 12 words, whether you’d rather cook on a gas range or an electric range, and why. Gas, of course – you can see the flame and it responds immediately. Explain why you voted for who you voted for in the '04 presidential election in 8 words. ---
**Author:** ![Maxxxie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f14d63/32.png) [@Maxxxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maxxxie)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/54 "2005-10-15T21:41:42Z")
> [@twickster](#): > > Explain why you voted for who you voted for in the '04 presidential election in 8 words. I didn’t vote! Not everyone is in America. Are you a cat person, or a dog person? Tell me why in nine words. 😃 I’m loving this thread! ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/55 "2005-10-15T22:00:26Z")
> [@Maxxxie](#): > > I didn’t vote! Not everyone is in America. > Are you a cat person, or a dog person? Tell me why in nine words. > 😃 I’m loving this thread! I am more of a cat person, less work. What is your favorite sport and why? Tell me why in 12 words. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/56 "2005-10-15T22:16:56Z")
> [@jrfranchi](#): > > What is your favorite sport and why? Tell me why in 12 words. Hockey. Mixture of strength, speed, skill and strategy create intense voyeuristic experience. What’s the best way to talk your way out of a speeding ticket in 23 words? ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/57 "2005-10-15T22:34:04Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > What’s the best way to talk your way out of a speeding ticket in 23 words? Be humble. Explain that you didn’t realize what you were doing. Promise not to do it again. Point to your good driving record. Next up: How to kill and defeather a chicken in 36 words. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2005, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/58 "2005-10-15T23:36:57Z")
> [@Shagnasty](#): > > Next up: > How to kill and defeather a chicken in 36 words. With a sharp axe, behead the chicken. Film ensuing scramble for submission to a funniest home-video show. To defeather, some might use explosives, but that diminishes edibility factor. A flamethrower is preferable; defeathers and cooks simultaneously! Tell us about your most embarrassing moment in 27 words. ---
**Author:** ![BraheSilver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@BraheSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BraheSilver)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2005, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/59 "2005-10-16T05:46:33Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > Tell us about your most embarrassing moment in 27 words. A pump ketchup dispenser exploded on me at a McDonald’s. Then some cute girls started chatting up me and my friends. I called home for a replacement. Describe your least favorite article of clothing that you wear regularly in 15 words. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2005, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/60 "2005-10-16T07:08:18Z")
Large mug of Folger’s with hazlenut and chocolate creamers and four Equals. What do you want for Christmas in twenty words? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291.md?page=4)