# New Game: Who wants to play the Questions game? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 16, 2000, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591 "2000-08-16T17:47:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/61 "2000-08-16T20:46:53Z")
dogsbody, Since we ladies are all so clever, shall we talk about your obvious charm and wit? Do I see you smile? ---
**Author:** ![SisterCoyote](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@SisterCoyote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SisterCoyote)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/62 "2000-08-16T20:54:54Z")
Struuter: Do you expect me to object? However, need I remind you that this **is** Swiddles’ thread? Am I grinning? Are you? Is anyone else? ---
**Author:** ![Iolanthe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7bcc69/32.png) [@Iolanthe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iolanthe)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/63 "2000-08-16T20:56:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by struuter \* > \*\*Swiddles, may I insert a small hi-jack? > Iolanthe, what useful advice did I give? Was it, perchance (can you guess how long I’ve wanted to use that?), in the name thread? > Can we join forces in gratuitously complimenting Swiddles? Do you mind if I decline any competition? \*\* Can you remember any other direct interaction we have had, my dear Struuter? Would it please you to know that, while I have not yet found a place to purchase said items, I had a lovely time exploring the Mystery, PBS, and BBC websites per your suggestions? How could I turn down a request from someone who uses a lovely word like perchance? But perchance I should have waited for the permission of Swiddles to continue this hijack? ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/64 "2000-08-16T20:58:14Z")
Should Swiddles mind if she recieves her share of compliments? Has anyone told you you have nice teeth? ---
**Author:** ![Iolanthe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7bcc69/32.png) [@Iolanthe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iolanthe)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/65 "2000-08-16T20:59:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dogsbody \* > \*\*Struuter: Do you expect me to object? However, need I remind you that this **is** Swiddles’ thread? > \*\* Could we possibly forget? Dare we risk the wrath of the aristocratic beauty? > [@](#): > > \*\* > Am I grinning? Are you? Is anyone else? \*\* Does a quiet smile to oneself qualify as a grin? ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/66 "2000-08-16T21:02:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Iolanthe \* > > Can you remember any other direct interaction we have had, my dear Struuter? Would it please you to know that, while I have not yet found a place to purchase said items, I had a lovely time exploring the Mystery, PBS, and BBC websites per your suggestions? How could I turn down a request from someone who uses a lovely word like perchance? But perchance I should have waited for the permission of Swiddles to continue this hijack? \*\* Can you see how pleased I am? Do you mind if I wish you continued luck in your search? Would you be interested in the event of my finding something along these lines for you? ---
**Author:** ![Shadowfox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Shadowfox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfox)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/67 "2000-08-16T21:16:28Z")
Why is that after reading this thread, my head is hurting so much? Does anybody have some Tylenol? ---
**Author:** ![Milossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Milossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Milossarian)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/68 "2000-08-16T21:25:11Z")
Can I help, Shadowfox? Hmmm … where did I put that Tylenol? ---
**Author:** ![Iolanthe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7bcc69/32.png) [@Iolanthe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iolanthe)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/69 "2000-08-16T21:34:50Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by struuter \* > Can you see how pleased I am? Do you mind if I wish you continued luck in your search? Would you be interested in the event of my finding something along these lines for you? \*\* May I express my thanks? And might I express my interest, and note that my e-mail address is in my profile should you feel comfortable using it? But don’t you know I’ll always be checking the board? May I make a temporary sig? - “The sight is dismal; And our affairs from England come too late: The ears are senseless that should give us hearing, To tell him his commandment is fulfill’d, That Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead: Where should we have our thanks?” - First Ambassador, _Hamlet,_ Act 5, Scene 2 ---
**Author:** ![etgaw1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ed655f/32.png) [@etgaw1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etgaw1)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2000, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/70 "2000-08-16T22:08:41Z")
[quote] Why is etgaw1 such an arrogant newbie ass? How many people think etgaw1 is asking to receive the wrath of Swiddles in the Pit? [/qoute] Did **Swiddles** know that I am an engineer and therefore arrogant by nature? Did **Swiddles** know that being taken to the Pit would just turn me on? **Swiddles** Would I be a good or bad sportsman for congrautaing you for crushing me like that? You win. 3 point that is game. I usually don’t get crushed like that when I do this verbally. Good job. Another game? ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/71 "2000-08-17T16:30:45Z")
How can such a fun thread have dropped to page 3 overnight? ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/72 "2000-08-17T16:52:45Z")
Do you think other people got tired of the kissing-of-Swiddles’-ass? ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/73 "2000-08-17T17:01:42Z")
Swiddles, Did you intend it to be a gratuitous butt-kissing thread when you started it? Can I call you ‘darling’ if I’m not a theatre-type? ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/74 "2000-08-17T17:27:21Z")
How can I start my own butt-kissing thread? Does this involve frenching? ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/75 "2000-08-17T17:44:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SwimmingRiddles \* > \*\*Do you think other people got tired of the kissing-of-Swiddles’-ass? \*\* Do you think that the very wording of your question might have instilled in various male posteres a re-juvenated interest in the subject? ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/76 "2000-08-17T17:51:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Moe \* > Do you think that the very wording of your question might have instilled in various male posteres a re-juvenated interest in the subject? Rhetorical question. One point. ---
**Author:** ![etgaw1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ed655f/32.png) [@etgaw1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etgaw1)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/77 "2000-08-17T17:59:36Z")
So we are playing agian? When is dinner? ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/78 "2000-08-17T18:00:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Robot Arm \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Moe \* > > Do you think that the very wording of your question might have instilled in various male posteres a re-juvenated interest in the subject? > > Rhetorical question. One point. \*\* Don’t you think you may have been a bit hasty in labeling my question ‘rhetorical’? ---
**Author:** ![struuter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@struuter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/struuter)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/79 "2000-08-17T18:08:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by etgaw1 \* > > When is dinner? \*\* What sounds good? Do you trust my cooking? ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2000, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591/80 "2000-08-17T18:09:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Moe \* > > Don’t you think you may have been a bit hasty in labeling my question ‘rhetorical’? Don’t you think a question with such an obvious answer must have been asked rhetorically? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-who-wants-to-play-the-questions-game/29591.md?page=5)