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Which two of these superpowers would you most like to have?

  • Perpetual nutrition: You never need to eat again; your body will always be properly nourished.
  • Perpetual hydration: You never need to drink again; your body will always be sufficiently hydrated.
  • Perpetual restfulness: You never need to sleep again; you will feel alert and well rested at all times.
  • Perpetual cleanliness: You never need to wash or bathe your body again; all dirt, sweat, and grime will instantly vanish.
  • Perpetual entertainment: You will never again feel dull or bored; you will feel at least mildly entertained even when there is nothing to do.
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This poll is about the correlation of your car’s taillights and dashboard lights. Please answer the questions for the car you drive or ride in most often. If you don’t know, please do the experiment rather than guessing.

Dashboard lights: the lights that illuminate your speedometer, gas gauge, etc, so you can see these things in the dark.

When your car’s headlights are on:

  • The tail lights come on automatically, and the dashboard lights come on automatically.
  • The tail lights come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do not.
  • The tail lights do not come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do.
  • Neither the taillights nor the dashboard lights come on.
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When your car’s daytime running lights are on:

  • The tail lights come on automatically, and the dashboard lights come on automatically.
  • The tail lights come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do not.
  • The tail lights do not come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do.
  • Neither the taillights nor the dashboard lights come on.
  • My car doesn’t have daytime running lights
  • I don’t know what daytime running lights are
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When your car’s parking lights are on:

  • The tail lights come on automatically, and the dashboard lights come on automatically.
  • The tail lights come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do not.
  • The tail lights do not come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do.
  • Neither the taillights nor the dashboard lights come on.
  • My car doesn’t have parking lights
  • I don’t know what parking lights are
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When your car’s flashers are on:

  • The tail lights come on automatically, and the dashboard lights come on automatically.
  • The tail lights come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do not.
  • The tail lights do not come on automatically, but the dashboard lights do.
  • Neither the taillights nor the dashboard lights come on.
  • My car doesn’t have flashers
  • I don’t know what flashers are
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If you were driving around in the pitch black darkness and your dashboard was totally dark, you:

  • Would notice.
  • Would not notice.
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How do your headlights turn on?

  • I turn my headlights on manually using a button, knob, handle, lever, etc.
  • My car turns on the headlights automatically when it deems appropriate.
  • Sometimes I do it, sometimes my car does it.
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In a typical day, how many times do you wash your hands? (Anonymous poll)

  • 0 to 9 times a day, and I consider myself to be a germophobe
  • 0 to 9 times a day, and I don’t consider myself to be a germophobe
  • 10 or more times a day, and I consider myself to be a germophobe
  • 10 or more times a day, and I don’t consider myself to be a germophobe
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Christmas music: which would you prefer?

  • A musician you love, performing an old standard
  • A mediocre musician, performing an original piece
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I’ve asked this on Twitter too, but I’m curious if the demographic differences here from my followers there would make a difference in how folks perceive this.

How do you feel about the current state of economy of the country you live in?

  • Yay, economy!! $$$
  • We’re on borrowed time
  • We’re at the eve of destruction
  • It’s already at a ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ state
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And just in case someone is not familiar with the 80s classic film: Weekend at Bernie’s plot summary

IS THIS SONG ACTUALLY ABOUT DRUGS, IV: “Puff the Magic Dragon” - Peter, Paul, and Mary
  • Yes, it’s about smoking marijuana
  • No, it’s about a lonely dragon who lives by the sea
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How often do you make fresh waffles from batter?
  • I own a waffle maker but I never or almost never use it.
  • I make them once or twice a year.
  • I make them a few times a year up to around once a month.
  • I make them every one to two or three weeks.
  • I make them a few times a week.
  • I make them every day or almost every day.
  • I rarely or never make fresh, but I will eat frozen waffles out of the toaster.
  • I don’t have the means to make waffles at home.
  • I prefer pancakes.
  • Something else
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In 2023 which college education do you pursue?

  • The one that incurs the least debt, the degree is almost irrelevant
  • A traditional liberal arts education
  • A program highly focused on getting that 1st job with little lib arts
  • Don’t need none of that book learnin’
  • Attend the School of Hard Knocks
  • An inexpensive online program that includes lib arts and designed to get immediate employment
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IS THIS SONG ACTUALLY ABOUT DRUGS, V: “White Rabbit” - Jefferson Starship
  • Oh yeah man, it’s totally about trippin’ on acid or such
  • No, it’s just an allusion to the Lewis Carroll books
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How you feel about celery?
  • Love it! It’s great.
  • It’s fine.
  • I like it in some things but not others.
  • I like it cooked but not raw.
  • I like it raw but not cooked.
  • I’m indifferent about celery.
  • I’ll eat it if it’s been cooked to dissolving or chopped into tiny pieces, but I wouldn’t just eat a whole rib or even a big piece.
  • I’ll eat dishes containing celery, but I’ll pick most of the celery out of my portion.
  • Hate it. I will not eat anything that I know contains celery.
  • Something else
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Do you know the actual birthdate of your pet(s)?
  • Yes, I know the exact date(s).
  • Yes for some, no for others.
  • I have a ballpark date, but nothing exact.
  • No idea. We just picked a date.
  • No idea. We just include them in other celebrations.
  • No idea. We don’t celebrate pet birthdays.
  • I don’t have any pets.
  • Something else
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Since we are examining old songs, Jethro Tull’s Hunting Girl

  • a man has a nice chat with a woman on horseback
  • it’s about outdoor sex
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A recent survey of two thousand Americans showed that they would be willing to give up democracy in return for a $230,000/year salary.

How much annual salary would it take for you to be willing to give up democracy in America (or whatever nation you live in, if it’s democratic)?

  • Less than $100,000 a year
  • $100,000 to $230,000 a year
  • $230,000 to $1 million a year
  • $1-3 million a year
  • I’m not giving it up for any price.
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A wealthy benefactor offers to send you to a college or university of your choice for a three- or four-year Bachelor’s degree. You can take the classes remotely or in-person. The benefactor will cover all your tuition and other expenses for the normal length of the program. If you’re currently employed, they’ll arrange for a fully paid leave of absence for you; after you complete your degree you can return to your old job if you wish. The only catch is that you must select from the following rather specialized (but very real) degree programs. What are your top three choices?

  • B.A. in Assyriology
  • B.A. in Automotive Design
  • B.A. in Growth and Structure of Cities
  • B.A. in Philanthropic Studies
  • B.A. in Worship Arts
  • B.Comm. in Indigenous Entrepreneurship
  • B.F.A. in Bagpipe Performance
  • B.F.A. in Medical Illustration
  • B.F.A. in Puppet Arts
  • B.F.A. in Toy Design
  • B.Phil. in Baltic Philology
  • B.Sc. in Adventure Recreation Management
  • B.Sc. in Animal Behaviour
  • B.Sc. in Bakery Science
  • B.Sc. in Citrus and Horticultural Science
  • B.Sc. in Fermentation Science
  • B.Sc. in Motorsport Technology
  • B.Sc. in Turfgrass Science and Management
  • No thanks, I respectfully decline this fantastic offer
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  • every poll will have at least one person choosing that other option
  • what other opton?
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  • Other
  • No, the other other
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  • No, the white phone.
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The person closest to you have become a devout Tibetan-Buddhist and has made a specific request (be careful about clicking the link, you may find it disturbing)

  • I will be happy to honor their request for a sky burial
  • as long as I do not have to watch
  • I am ok with having that done with my remains
  • I will obtain an injunction to make sure my remains are not handled that way
  • I am already a devout adherent of Tibetan-Buddhism
  • I mean, ewwww
  • Jain-Atheist Bacon
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Some thoughts on aging. Which of these things have you done in the past but realize you will probably never do again?

  • Sleep in a tent
  • Go on a first date
  • Snorkel
  • Paddle a canoe
  • skiing (water or snow)
  • climb a tree
  • pull an all-nighter for work or school
  • ride a bike
  • teach a kid to drive
  • go to a large venue concert
  • Have a first day at new job
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Could you do your job without a smart phone?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I don’t have job.
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