# 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:** 9
**Author:** ![feppytweed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/feppytweed/32/4280_2.png) [@feppytweed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/feppytweed)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/161 "2005-10-23T02:19:56Z")
Because I had to wake up early this morning and do alot of yardwork and I’m tired. Actually, thats just what I keep telling myself. I need more friends. Gotta love weekends. Why you chose your profession in 28 words. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/162 "2005-10-23T02:21:08Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > whya are you home on a Saturday night - 32 words Because I have nowhere to go and besides I’m a homebody and the Dope isn’t going to read itself, now is it? Also, this is Savannah, where nothing happens. So there. Nyah. Describe your worst injury in 8 words. ---
**Author:** ![soulmurk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@soulmurk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulmurk)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/163 "2005-10-23T02:31:40Z")
> [@Mr. Blue Sky](#): > > Describe your worst injury in 8 words. Twenty-two stitches in the forehead, from a headbutt. Was the last concert you went to any good? 22 words. ---
**Author:** ![JustAnotherGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@JustAnotherGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustAnotherGeek)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/164 "2005-10-23T02:51:39Z")
> [@feppytweed](#): > > Why you chose your profession in 28 words. It chose me! Working as a telemarketer, answered an ad for a science teacher (don’t worry - B.A. in chemistry). Been there since. (except for this leave of absence). No, someone, on to > [@soulmurk](#): > > Was the last concert you went to any good? 22 words. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/165 "2005-10-23T02:57:24Z")
> [@soulmurk](#): > > Twenty-two stitches in the forehead, from a headbutt. > > Was the last concert you went to any good? 22 words. I don’t go to many, but friends and I saw Weird Al live last summer. He was fantastic and worth every penny what is your favorite dessert in 9 words ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/166 "2005-10-23T03:14:31Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > I don’t go to many, but friends and I saw Weird Al live last summer. He was fantastic and worth every penny > what is your favorite dessert in 9 words Key Lime Pie with a tall, frosty Harp Lager ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/167 "2005-10-23T03:15:34Z")
> [@mr bus guy](#): > > Key Lime Pie with a tall, frosty Harp Lager Crap. Forgot to carry on… Why you would be a lousy …(pick a profession) ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/168 "2005-10-23T03:16:35Z")
Double Crap!!! 14 words. I’ll go away now… ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/169 "2005-10-23T03:16:50Z")
> [@mr bus guy](#): > > Crap. Forgot to carry on… > > Why you would be a lousy …(pick a profession) How many words do I need? ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/170 "2005-10-23T03:23:09Z")
> [@Governor Quinn](#): > > How many words do I need? I should have previewed. I would make a lousy dentist because I hate the sound of the drill. Describe your DVD/VHS/laserdisc/16mm film collection in 35 words. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_The\_Younger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d9b06d/32.png) [@Paul\_The\_Younger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_The_Younger)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/171 "2005-10-23T03:56:46Z")
> [@Governor Quinn](#): > > I should have previewed. > > I would make a lousy dentist because I hate the sound of the drill. > > Describe your DVD/VHS/laserdisc/16mm film collection in 35 words. Oldest: Buster Keaton’s The General; Newest: The Incredibles; but the favorite part of my collection is the fifteen volume set of The Muppet Show…45 episodes of the best show ever on television. Love them. Favorite Saturday Night Live moment…in 28 words. ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/172 "2005-10-23T08:19:36Z")
I don’t think that I have a single most favorite SNL moment. My favorite skits were the Celebrity Jeopardy ones. “Sean Connery” is an abso-fucking-lutely amazing comedic talent. Your feelings about lightbulbs in 14. ---
**Author:** ![mojave66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@mojave66](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mojave66)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/173 "2005-10-23T13:20:50Z")
I never think about them until the power goes out. Then they’re deeply missed. How and when you clip your toenails, in 7 words. ---
**Author:** ![Hokkaido\_Brit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/d26b3c/32.png) [@Hokkaido\_Brit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hokkaido_Brit)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/174 "2005-10-23T13:29:45Z")
As short as possible, I hate scratches! What are you going to do tomorrow, in 3 words. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/175 "2005-10-23T13:56:24Z")
> [@Hokkaido Brit](#): > > As short as possible, I hate scratches! > > What are you going to do tomorrow, in 3 words. Nothing. Day off. Describe your best date in 14 words. ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/176 "2005-10-23T17:43:31Z")
> [@Mr. Blue Sky](#): > > Nothing. Day off. > Describe your best date in 14 words. April 11th, because it’s warm enough to wear a light jacket if you want. Graham crackers in 21. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2005, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/177 "2005-10-23T19:43:55Z")
> [@chaoticbear](#): > > April 11th, because it’s warm enough to wear a light jacket if you want. > > Graham crackers in 21. (LOL I don’t think that’s what he meant :D) Graham crackers are a slightly sweet alternative to saltines. They are great with a little strawberry jam, or just by themselves favorite computer game in 34 words ---
**Author:** ![roger\_thornhill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@roger\_thornhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roger_thornhill)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2005, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/178 "2005-10-24T01:30:49Z")
> [@anyrose](#): > > favorite computer game in 34 words Predicting what other posters are going to write in response to one’s posts and getting it right is deeply satisfying and a source of amusement. With practice, one is able to pre-write one’s responses. Up to what number of words are you able to write your response directly in the box here, rather than doing it in Word and using the Word Count function. In 16 words. ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2005, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/179 "2005-10-24T01:49:03Z")
> [@roger thornhill](#): > > Predicting what other posters are going to write in response to one’s posts and getting it right is deeply satisfying and a source of amusement. With practice, one is able to pre-write one’s responses. > > Up to what number of words are you able to write your response directly in the box here, rather than doing it in Word and using the Word Count function. In 16 words. I can write any number of words in a precise and concise manner, without using word count. Retell your favorite movie in 13 words. ---
**Author:** ![roger\_thornhill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@roger\_thornhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roger_thornhill)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2005, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291/180 "2005-10-24T02:00:21Z")
> [@NinjaChick](#): > > I can write any number of words in a precise and concise manner, without using word count. Yep. I predicted _that_ too! > [@NC](#): > > Retell your favorite movie in 13 words. Blonde double crosses ad man, they fall in love and do it on a train. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-y-in-x-amount-of-words-take-2/326291.md?page=10)