Audio Media You Enjoy Most :: Compact Disc, Mini-Disc, Digital Computer Files, Tape, Reel-to-Reel, and Record
Best Napoleon Dynamite Quote :: Lucky!, How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?, Why don't you go eat a decroted piece of crap?, Do the chickens have large talons?, You're bruising my neck meat!, It's a sledgehammer., and Your mom goes to college!
Who really killed JFK? :: Lee Harvey Oswald, CIA, Mafia, Aliens, and Mr. Rogers, #1 Vietnam Sniper
Best Music Era :: Rockin' 50's, Hippy 60's, Classic 70's, Hair Band 80's, and Grunge 90's
Longest you've ever sat in front of a computer? :: 1 Hour or Less, 1-2 Hours, 2-5 Hours, 5-10 Hours, 10-24 Hours, and 24+ Hours
Top reason you haven't submitted news to OmniNerd :: Not worth my time, I have ideas, just too lazy, I have nothing to add, OmniNerd is my only source of nerd news, I am a poor writter, Not comfortable making my thoughts public, The submission system is too confusing, I have submitted news, and I can post news on OmniNerd?!
Who's to Blame? :: The Media, Society, Big Business, Uncle Sam, Fate, The Electric Lines over my House, and Canadians
Apple's iPod? :: I own one, I own a non-Apple equivalent, Still using my Discman, I've got this sweet cassette player, MiniDiscs are where it's at, and Portable music isn't my thing
What do you think of the Democratic filibuster of judicial appointees? :: Justified action, Reprehensible break of Senate rules, Attack on candidates of faith, Ninjas should make all decisions anyway, and Fili-what?
On what should the OmniNerd development team focus? :: On-site article writing and collaboration tools, Enhanced news submission system, Comment thread viewing options, Improved site search, More side-menu options, Added preferences for registered users, Aesthetics, and Other, listed in comments
When is war justified? :: Denfense of homeland, After favorable cost/benefit analysis, Popular demand of the citizens, World needs, Promotion of ideals and morals, Whenever you get the urge, and Never
How did you find OmniNerd? :: Via markmcb, Via willwaddell, Via Brandon, Through another user, Search engine, Followed a link on another site, Voice in your head, and Other
Best Star Wars? :: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, Episode 4: A New Hope, Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back, Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, Withholding judgement until I see Episode 3, and Not a fan of the series
When your boss/friends/family comes into the room and you have OmniNerd on the screen, you... :: Quickly close the browser window, Scroll down so the "OmniNerd" title is not visible, Pretend someone sent you the link and laugh at the nerds to hide your true self, Show them the site, Point out a comment and how your ideas are so much better, and Brag about your rising NerdRank
OmniNerd goes well with? :: Coffee, Tea, Beer, Whiskey, Wine, Water, and Milk
People are generally? :: Good, Bad, Uninformed, Ill-disciplined, Requiring more O-nerd, One step away from complete chaos, and Non-existent, I'm the only real person
How did the clown die? :: Gurkha knife, Will's bearded hands, Cocaine overdose, Natural causes, Beaten to death with gigantic shoes, Bathing in Exxon toilet, and Clown?
Worst potential movie sequel? :: The Hulk II, "I Can Jump Even Higher", Josie and the Pussycats' Second Life, The Land Before Time XII, "Getting Even Closer to Time", The Hours II, "I Was Just Experimenting", A Perfect Storm II, "Even Perfecter", Waterworld II, "It Takes More Than Gills", and Like anyone could even know that!
Which fictional character would make the best next Supreme Court justice? :: Santa Claus, Darth Vader, Beowulf, Eric Cartman, Mr. Belvedere, She-Ra, Shaggy, and The gay guy from Dawson's Creek
Marriage should be defined as a union between? :: A man and woman under God, A man and woman under God and law, A man and woman under law, Two people under God, Two people under God and law, Two people under law, A man and any number of women under God, A man and any number of women under God and law, A man and any number of women under law, and Other (noted in comments)
Does alien life exist? :: Yes, but no contact yet, Yes, and the government covered it up, Yes, they are watching, Yes, my mother-in-law, No, If I told you, I'd have to kill you, and If I told you, I'd have to assimilate you
TV content? :: Good to go, Not good, but that's what most people want, Not good, and the government should enforce existing regulations, and Not good, and more regulations are needed to police the content
This August I'll be? :: Going back to school, Starting college, Going back to college, Starting my new job, Looking for another job, Holding steady in the mid-career doldrums, Approaching/Enjoying retirement, and Drawing unemployment checks
Next automobile purchase? :: Gas-powered car, Gas-powered SUV or truck, Hybrid car, Hybrid SUV or truck, Other alternative fuel car, and Other alternative fuel SUV or truck
It all started with? :: Genesis (Judeo-Christian), Incarnation of Vishnu (Hindu), Pangu's Egg (Eastern Philosophy), Intelligent Design (Generic Religious), Big Bang Infinite Expansion, Big Bang Finite Expansion, Multi-Dimensional Existence, and Atlas Holding Earth
Hardest language to understand? :: Valley Girl, Ebonics, Southern Drawl, Spanglish, Long Island, COBOL 68, and O-nerd
Other drivers annoy me most when they? :: Get on the highway at 40 MPH, Drive slow in the fast lane, Tailgate, Don't signal, Don't pay attention due to cell phone, Use fog lights when it's not foggy, Drop a smoke screen or an oil slick because I'm gainin' quick, and Rubberneck
Greatest military leader of all time? :: Alexander the Great, Hannibal, Napoleon, Robert E. Lee, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Mark A. McBride, and Other
Level of computer expertise? :: Have written in assembly language, Compiled a C program, Created a script, Used HTML to make a web page, Know how to create program shortcuts, MS Office at work, Just email and the web, and None, I voted for this option with my mind
Your nerd domain? :: Engineering, Hard Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.), Humanities (Art, Philosophy, Languages, etc.), History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Medicine and Health, Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, etc.), and Other (listed in comments)
With the article draft system complete, on what should the OmniNerd development team focus next? :: Bring OmniNerd Markup to news and comments, Better comment viewing system, The finer details of the article draft system, Improve the news submission / revision system, User-driven comment scoring, Poll submission system, and Other (listed in comments)
Favorite science fiction weapon? :: Lightsaber, Photon Torpedo, Kull Disruptor, BFG9000, APU, Vibroblade, Quasar Cannon, Death Star, and Iraqi WMD
Greatest thinker of all time? :: Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Plato, Socrates, Voltaire, and Other
Will democracy flourish in Iraq? :: No, the country is bound for civil war., No, the people prefer totalitarian authority., No, it doesn't fit well with Islam., Yes, albeit after civil war., Yes, but only if divided into three nations., Yes, as long as the coalition maintains a strong presence., and Yes, the people yearn for freedom.
Top criterion that must be met before you will purchase a hybrid vehicle? :: Cheaper than gas-powered alternatives, Do more to protect the enviroment, Becomes available in the model I drive now, Are more common and cheaper to maintain, Have been around a few years and seem mechanically sound, Performance equal to or better than gas alternatives, Alternative fuels are available at service stations, and Other
The goods I buy are? :: Domestic, Foreign, The cheapest, The best, Name brand, On credit, and I don't bother, my accountant handles that
When I need to concentrate, I? :: Go to a perfectly quiet room, Blast the stereo/headphones, Engulf myself in a social setting, Exercise or let stress out, Stay up late, Get up early, Take drugs, and Steal ideas from O-nerds
I take pictures with a? :: Cell phone, Disposable Camera, 35mm film, Digital Camera, Professional SLR, and My Mind
This winter I'm going to? :: Go whaling, Make friends with an Eskimo, Hope it gets below freezing, Lose at least one digit to frostbite, Keep it real, Get a Southern Hemisphere tan, Drive a Winnebago to Arizona, and Write my first OmniNerd article
Christmas shopping? :: Finished, In progress, but mostly done, Just started, Maybe next week, Last-minute is my style, and Bah humbug!
Breakfast consists of? :: Full spread (e.g., bacon, eggs, toast, juice, etc.), Something quick, but fresh (e.g., eggs, juice), Toaster item, Cereal, Pre-packaged food (e.g. Pop-tart), Fruit, Nothing, I skip breakfast, and Other
The most you would amputate for $1 million? :: Pinky toes, Pinky fingers, All toes, Thumbs, Anything, as long as I can still play craps, and Get off my toilet seat! (i.e., nothing)
Best present you received? :: New car, Some flavor of iPod, Digital camera, Lump of coal, Autographed picture of markmcb, My faith (or lack thereof) is not presents compliant, and Other
New Year's Resolution? :: Lose weight / Exercise, Quit smoking, Quit drinking, Quit (other drug), Give to charity / Do volunteer work, Write the sweetest article ever for O-Nerd (as if that's even possible), and Other
When people forward me an email instructing me to forward it again, I? :: Forward it to everyone I know, Use snopes.com to prove the information is incorrect and reply to all, Reply to just the person sending and ask them to stop, Delete it with no follow up email, Read it, but don't forward it, and Employ some other tactic (listed in comments)
Favorite collectible? :: Baseball cards, Comic books, Newspaper clippings, Human ears, Action figures, Antiques, and OmniNerd gear
Favorite working-human substitute? :: Airport self-check in, Post office self-service, Grocery store self-check out, Automatic Teller Machine (ATM), RFID toll gates, and Other
I mostly access OmniNerd from? :: Home on weekdays, Home on weekends, Work during break time, Work during work time, Cell phone, PDA, or other small device, Internet cafe or coffee shop, and Everywhere telepathically
A god's role in government should be? :: Theocratic government, Government based on religious laws, with god cited in official actions, Government based on religious laws, but not referenced in practice, Gods are respected, but not recognized by government agencies, No recognition or respect, but citizens free to worship, and Government prevents organized religious activity
Most distasteful marriage? :: Common Law, Mail-order, Secular union, Homosexual, Polygamous, Government regulated, and markmcb and Liz
Most critical daily IT gadget? :: MP3 player, Cell phone, Cell phone w/ e-mail, PDA / Tablet, Laptop computer, Desktop computer, and OmniNerd
Best continent to live on? :: Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Pangea
The cause of the next world war? :: Religion, Race, Nationality, Political Agenda, Water, Fuel, and 2017 Purge of the Lesser Nerds
Man will first walk on Mars? :: Before 2017, In my lifetime, In another century, After they actually walk on the moon, Ten years after the establishment of OASA (OmniNerd Aeronautics & Space Administration), and Never
Home theater? :: Non-existent, Coax Analog TV and VCR, Digital flat-screen TV and DVD, HD Flat-panel display, Satellite, DVD, Dolby 5.1 or better, I prefer a traditional movie theater, and I prefer a live performance (e.g., opera, play, etc.)
Proximity of the Iraq war to me? :: I deployed there, A close friend / family member deployed there, I actively support / oppose the war, I often discuss the war and its future, I stay up-to-date with war events in the news, My gas prices are higher, and There's still a war?
My primary home operating system? :: Windows XP or newer, Mac OS X any version, Windows 2000 or older, Mac OS 9 or older, Linux (any distro), BSD (any variant), and Other
Average hours of sleep per night? :: 3-5, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and >10
Highest level of education? :: GED, High school diploma, Some college, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, and Other
Most painful aspect about work? :: Excessive PowerPoint presentations, Last-minute meetings, Irritating co-workers, Refrigerator thieves, Having someone replace your desk chair with a rabid penguin, and Running out of coffee mid-way through the day
Nerd-obligatory science fiction / fantasy obsession? :: Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek / Babylon 5, Doctor Who, Stephen King, Dungeons & Dragons, Weird obscure British stuff, Anime / manga, Strawberry Shortcake, and Other
Lawn mowing technique? :: Wherever the mower takes me, Inside out, Outside in, Back and forth, 20-30 dollars, Only where the neighbors can see, No lawn, and Other
Alcohol? :: Chocolate milk and Oreos are all I need, Abstain, kills brain cells and generally harms health, Abstain, against religious beliefs, Girl drinks only, Occasional beer here and there, Glass of red wine a day to help the heart, Trashed on the weekends, Daily consumption of the hard stuff, and Other
Best movie with worst sequels? :: The Matrix (Reloaded, Revolutions), Rocky (II, III, IV, V), Star Wars (V, VI, I, II, III), The Crow (City of Angels, Salvation, Wicked Prayer), Batman (Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman and Robin), Jaws (2, 3-D, and The Revenge), Superman (II, III, and IV), and Other (see comments)
O-Nerd's biggest enemy? :: James Dean, The O.C., Harry and Lloyd, Entertainment Weekly, and MySpace.com
Ghosts? :: Never seen one, but I believe they exist, Could be, Just imagination under the influence of suggestion, Yes, I have seen one and can tell the tale, and I am one, BOO!
When I comment on OmniNerd I? :: Fire and forget, Quickly scan the preview for obvious errors, Run a spell check on my post, Use a word processor to point out grammatical errors, Ensure I have ample evidence to support all of my claims, Totally pwn my opponents, and I'm too scared to comment
Federal wiretaps? :: Legal only on foreign immigrants, Legal on all US citizens and immigrants, Restricted to NR7 and below, Restricted by court order, Restricted to intelligence targets, Never, and Other (see comments)
Meat? :: The one and only food group, The centerpiece of most meals, Sometimes the main dish, sometimes a side, Occasionally the main dish, usually a side, Sparingly, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Other (see comments)
Pirated to legal music ratio? :: 0:100, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25, 100:0, Plead the 5th, and Digital music?
Best use of distributed computing? :: Helping with SETI@home, Cracking encryption, Sequencing genomes, Discovering large primes, Playing chess, and Pushing Skynet towards Judgement Day
Best crime fighter? :: Chuck Norris, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Superman, Sydney Bistrow (Alias), Nepoleon Dynomite, Super Grover, and Other (see comments)
Preferred writing implement? :: Keyboard, Pen, ballpoint, Pen, rollerball, Pen, fountain, Pencil, wood, Pencil, mechanical - 0.7 mm, Pencil, mechanical - 0.5 mm, or smaller, Crayon, Sharpie, and Other
Keep it? :: Real, Just between us, To yourself, Off my toilet seat, Out of sight, Hidden, At room temperature, In a cool, dry place, Secret and safe, and Other
What sucks more? :: The last poll, Hoover Vacuum, Myspace, The Great Purge, Uncle Rico's home videos, and Other
Exploration of space will result in? :: First contact with an alien race followed by cooperation and communion, Colonization of other solar systems, Colonization of the solar system, First contact with an alien race followed by interstellar war, Finding out that we are alone in the universe, Running into the Battlestar Galactica, Running into the Borg, Finding markmcb's planet of origin, and Lots of samples and a defunct International Space Station
If unavoidable, I'd rather lose? :: An arm, A leg, Eyesight, and Hearing
Most important? :: What others think, Money, Looks, NerdRank, Family, God, Material things, and Ideals
OmniNerd lacks? :: Advertisements for "natural male enhancement" and "marital aids", My peeps giving props to my mad skillz, Kewl 'net slang is teh suck LOL, More cowbell, A personal hug from markmcb for every registered Nerd, Coverage of Brangelina's baby, and Two words: rabid penguins
Legalize? :: Prostitution, Marijuana, Marijuana and prostitution, All drugs, All drugs and prostitution too!, and None
Real reason U.S. invaded Iraq? :: WMD, Christians vs Muslims, Correct Desert Storm, Nation building, Kill terrorists, World domination, and Oil
Best race? :: Indy 500, Polynesian, Arms, Space, 100 yard dash, Tour de France, Kentucky Derby, and Other
Best American General? :: Norman Schwarzkopf, George S. Patton, Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, George Washington, Omar Bradley, Ulysses S. Grant, George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, and Dwight D. Eisenhower
If lava flows back underground, does it revert to magma? :: Yes, as long as it's underground, it's magma. and No, once lava, always lava.
Favorite classic video game? :: Asteroids, Frogger, Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, Missile Command, Galaga, Space Invaders, Pacman, Centipede, and Pong
When I see OmniNerd version 2, I will? :: Punch my mom in the face., Heat up some nickels., Have a drink with Bob Skerious., Curse Sablotron's name., Fight a sophist posse., and Light my blowtorch.
Number of languages I speak? :: Um, Dos, Drei, Quatre, πέντε, 六, and More than six
Worst way to die? :: Trapped, Bleeding, Burning, Drowning, Heart attack, Freezing, Alone, and Sleeping
Why marriages fail? :: Dishonesty / affairs, Money, Trust / forgiveness, Sex, Communication, Mother-in-laws, Morals / values, and Human nature
Prostitution should be? :: Participated in, Declared fully legal, Ignored as inevitable, Declared immoral but left legal, Declared immoral and illegal, and Condemned in the form of human trafficking
Best rejected title for OmniNerd v2? :: OmniNerd 2: Electric Boogaloo, Passion of the Nerd, All Your Base Are Belong to Us, Like Version 1, But Different, Still Needs More Cowbell, Future Home of Poop-Flinging Cyborg Monkeys, and Home of the Sexiest Nerd Alive
Coolest thing about pocket protectors? :: Feel, Look, Accessibility, Options, Availability, Capability, Ability to impress, and Functionality
Favorite SW Universe (From Ep IV-VI) Starfighter? :: TIE Interceptor, TIE Fighter, Y-Wing, X-Wing, B-Wing, A-Wing, TIE Bomber, TIE Advanced, Forget those, give me a big honking capital ship!, and What does SW stand for again?
The next Constitutional Amendment should? :: Abolish the Electoral College, Ban flag burning, Define marriage, Impose Congressional term limits, Remove all previous amendments but the first ten, Establish OmniNerd as the 4th branch of government, and Constitution requires no further amending
Information most controlled in? :: United States, North Korea, Iran, China, and OmniNerd
Sex? :: Asexual reproduction is the only way to go., I could get it, but choose not to., I want it, but get nothing., I get a little., I get a lot., I pay for it., and I am paid for it.
Government-driven population control? :: Yes, No, and Not possible
Radical medical testing should? :: Be allowed on any human that volunteers, Be restricted in humans by special exception, Not be allowed on humans, Not be allowed on animals, Be used on restricted breeds under PETA scrutiny, Be used as necessary to save human life, and Not be necessary; faith will heal all wounds meant to be healed
What to do with North Korea? :: Send Kim Jong-il a copy of Team America World Police, Ignore, Grant economic concessions, Sanctions/Embargo, and Blacken the sky with bombers
Lived outside the United States? :: < 1 year, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 5-9 years, > 10 years, Traveled a little, Never left the U.S., Never been to the U.S., and Traveled to the U.S.
Most dangerous individual? :: Tony Blair, Kim Jong-Il, George Bush, Hugo Chávez, Vladimir Putin, Osama Bin Laden, and Strawberry Shortcake
Fuel cost as a percentage of your electric and gas bills? :: 0-20%, 21-40%, 41-60%, 61-80%, and 81-100%
Best Scary Movie of All Time? :: The Ring, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, Psycho, The Shining, The Omen, Rosemary's Baby, Poltergeist, and The Exorcist
Come Tuesday, who should control Congress? :: Democrats should control BOTH the House and Senate, Democrats should control EITHER the House or Senate, Republicans should RETAIN control of the House and Senate, and I'm not voting so I don't care
Voted in mid-term elections? :: Yes and No
Future of the world? :: Slow death by human pollution/misuse, Sudden death by human pollution/misuse, Continue on about the same forever, Sudden death by cosmic occurance (e.g., sun becoming a red giant), Slow death by cosmic occurance, Slow death by natural occurance (e.g., ice age), Sudden death by natural occurance, and Sudden end by divine intervention
Who will Rowling kill? :: Neville Longbottom, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Severus Snape, Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter, and Lord Voldemort
Work attire? :: Uniform, Business, Business casual, Casual, Pajamas, Cowboy boots and leather chaps, and Steel-toed boots, hardhat and safety glasses with side-shields
Ethnic group displaying the most racist tendencies? :: White, Black, Latino, Middle Eastern, and Asian
Should America engage Syria and Iran for help to leave Iraq? :: Maybe, No, and Yes
First thing in the morning? :: Shave, Go back to sleep, Eat breakfast, Get a beer, Gnaw off arm to escape prior evening's poor romantic decision, Try to remember how I got here, Don uniform and weapon, Relieve self, and Brush teeth
Greatest guitar player of all time? :: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chet Atkins, David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Jimmi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Clapton
Who would win in a fight? :: Storm Trooper, Clown, Barbarian, Knight, Mercenary, Mobster, Pirate, and Ninja
I would prefer to beat up a geek obesessed with...? :: Movie quotes, OmniNerd, Soccer, Sports Trading Cards, Japanese Animation, Comic Books, Computer programming, Macs, Star Wars, and Star Trek
Best stock to buy right now and hold two years? :: ExxonMobil, Dell , Microsoft, Google, Home Depot, Genentech, Apple, IBM, G.E., and Motorola
Used illegal drugs? :: Alcohol's legal; who needs drugs?, Tune in, turn on, drop out, baby, Regularly use harder drugs, Regularly use marijuana, Used to, but quit, Once or twice, and Never
Most influential American? :: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Bob Dylan, Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Political affiliation? :: Libertarian, Democrat, Republican, Independent, Freedom Socialist Party/Radical Women, Christian Falangist Party, U.S. Pacifist Party, Socialist Workers Party, Prohibition Party, and Green
Which is best for Iraq and the United States? :: President's plan to increase troops by 21,500, Begin gradual troop withdrawal, and Bring them all home now
Harshest method used to discipline kids? :: Civil lawsuit, Threaten with Boogeyman, Grounding, Withholding privileges/allowance, Spanking, Time out, and Ask nicely
Toughest actor in his prime? :: Sylvester Stallone, Steven Seagal, Marlon Brando, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, and Sean Connery
Favorite instant messenger service? :: MSN, Yahoo!, AOL IM, Google Talk, iChat, IRC, e-Mail, Carrier pigeon, Skype, and ytalk markmcb
What continent will be the most powerful in 2040? :: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
America's worst internal problem? :: Homosexuals, Racism, Public Education, Homelessness, Unemployment, Immigration, Social Security, Health care, FOX News, and Other
Worst music genre? :: Folk, Blues, New age, Jazz, Techno / electronica, Heavy metal, Rap, Rock, Pop, and Country
My vehicle gets? :: > 50 mpg, 46 - 50 mpg, 41 - 45 mpg, 36 - 40 mpg, 31 - 35 mpg, 26 - 30 mpg, 21 - 25 mpg, 10 - 20 mpg, and < 10 mpg
Credit card debt? :: Usually carry a balance under $1000, Usually carry a balance of $1000-$5000, Usually carry a balance over $5000, Paid in full every month, and Don't have a credit card
Legality of guns? :: All legal, concealed OK, All legal, not concealed, Assault weapons illegal, others concealed OK, Assault weapons illegal, others not concealed, and All illegal
Sex should be illegal starting with? :: Your spouse, Someone you love but aren't married to, Someone you don't love and aren't married to, Someone married to someone else, Someone of the same sex, A cousin, A sibling, A parent, An animal, and None of the above
Profession? :: Finance, Management, Law, Engineering, Retail / sales, Entrepreneuring, Education, Public service / military, and Health care
I would never vote for a presidential candidate that was? :: Muslim, Celebrity, Female, Black, Atheist, Mormon, and I don't care about these traits
Saving for retirement? :: IRAs and Mutual Funds, 401k or 457, Personal savings, Stocks, Company pension plan, Social Security, Disabilities, or Welfare, and Not currently saving
Thoughts on Iraq invasion before / now (respectively)? :: For / For, For / Against, Against / For, Against / Against, and Don't care
Employer's time spent on OmniNerd daily? :: The whole darn day, 4 hours, 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 5 minutes
Average number of pages (or equivalent) read each week? :: 1000+, 500-1000, 100-500, 50-100, 10-50, 1-10, and What's the latest O-Nerd poll? I don't want to taint my answer by reading it...
Tackiest lawn ornament? :: Toilet of geraniums, Car on blocks, Garden gnome, Pink flamingos, Passed out eye.of.sage, Tattered trampoline, Plastic Santa in June, and Cement Jesus
Worst OmniNerd username? :: LordDilly, Eye.Of.Sage, willwaddell, VnutZ79, twabulldog, smcbride, NastyPrincess, PowerPointSamurai, Anonymous, and None of the above
Favorite RPG system? :: Why play table top games when there's Everquest, World of Warcraft, etc.?, Why role-play when you can war game?, Stoyteller/Storytelling (World of Darkness: Vampire, etc.), Megaverse (Rifts, Robotech, etc.), Interlock (Cyberpunk 2020, Mekton, etc.), HERO (Champions, Justice, Inc., etc.), GURPS, D6 (Original Star Wars), AD&D 2nd Edition (and previous editions), and d20 (AD&D 3rd Ed., New Star Wars, etc.)
Number of guns in your house? :: > 5, 5, 4, 3 , 2, 1, and 0
I believe? :: All of my holy book and church doctrine, There is no god, In God, but not religion, There is a God, but I use religion only for community purposes, All of my church's doctrine, but the holy book is allegorical, and All of my holy book, but not all of my church's doctrine
Shoot someone who breaks into your home? :: No, and ask them to vote for Hillary , Heck yes, No way, and Maybe
Most likely '08 matchup? :: Clinton / Giuliani, Obama / Giuliani, Clinton / Romney, Obama / Romney, Clinton / McCain, and Obama / McCain
Cartoon requiring most intelligence to appreciate? :: Ren and Stimpy, Animaniacs, Looney Tunes, Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, King of the Hill, and Beavis and Butthead
U.S. troops totally out of Iraq by? :: Christmas 2008, July 4th 2009, Thanksgiving 2010, Summer 2011, New Years 2012, Later than 2012, and Never (still in Germany)
Read a book from the OmniNerd Book Listings? :: Heck no, why would I read books these guys recommend?, Yes, based on recommendations from the Listings, Yes, coincidentally, and No
Most respected profession? :: Law, Medicine, Military, Civil service, Journalism, Finance, Teaching, and Politics
Public nudity is? :: Natural, An acceptable expression of self, Passé, A shallow ruse for attention, and Offensive
Hangover remedy? :: Abstaining from the demon rum, Not drinking, Carboloading, Gatorade or water (the next day), Gatorade or water (the night before), Motrin, Tylenol, etc, Frontal assault (i.e., just charging through it), B-vitamins, PT, and Hair of the dog
My IQ? :: 130+, 110 - 129, 90 - 109, 70 - 89, and <70
Awesomest Konglish slogan/name? :: "Human Bank, Human Life" (National Agricultural Cooperative Federation), "Think Star" (Kookmin Bank), "Digital Exciting Anycall" (Samsung Electronics), "Be the red!" (World Cup 2006), "High Five of Teenagers" (HOT), "Korea Tomorrow and Global" (KT&G), "Milk Itself" (Seoul Milk), "Humanism through Digital" (SBS), and "Bravo Your Life!" (Samsung)
Active in a social network? :: Bebo, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, OmniNerd, Other, More than one, and None
Cloning extinct species? :: Didn't you see Jurassic Park?, Bad for return on scientific investment, Bad for reintroducing old genetic material, Good for preserving species in perpetuity, and Good for understanding Earth's history
OK to abort? :: Via masturbation or menstruation, Via contraception, Within first six weeks, During first trimester, During second trimester, During third trimester, Up to birth, After birth, After a few years, and Never
Does objective truth exist? :: Impossible to know, Yes, No, and Maybe
Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine? :: Yes, limited to non-commericial broadcasts, Yes, limited to commercial broadcasts, Yes, limited to political candidates, Yes, no limitations, and No
Income tax? :: No, go anarchy!, No, social programs are not democratic, No, the government squanders it with bureaucracy, No, use another form of tax, No, infrastructure is the responsibility of states, Income? What income?, Yes, but only on income/profit, and Yes, for America's infrastructure and social programs
Vice of choice? :: Pills/pharma, Wacky tobacky, Pure as the driven snow (i.e., none), Tea, Energy drinks, Chocolate, Crocket and Tubbs, Alcohol, and Java
Harry Potter fascination? :: Don't read children's books, See the movies when they're on DVD, Read the books eventually, Read the books immediatley, Wake up in the middle of the night looking for my wand to battle evil wizards, J. K. Rowling speaks to me through various characters, Write fan fiction, See every movie in full costume four times, Have a lightning tattoo on my forehead, and Is that pornography?
Longest streak on the computer? :: 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 1 day, and 1 week
Best zombie flick? :: Night of the Living Dead (series), Grindhouse, Doom, Shaun of the Dead, Resident Evil (series), Re-Animator (series), Night of the Comet, and Evil Dead (series)
When the market crashes, I will? :: Buy shares of OmniNerd, SELL! SELL!, Cease investing more until it stabilizes, Continue investing status quo, Convert all stocks to bonds, Buy more securities on the cheap, and Head for the hills. Yell 'Wolverines!'
Business formal? :: Antiquated, pompous practice that stifles employee comfort, Appropriate attire for showing respect to colleagues, and Appropriate attire for displaying power, trust and responsibility
Will subprime mortgage troubles lead to recession? :: Who knows?, No, just minor market correction, Yes, here we go 1929, and Yes, just a little one
Most pointless? :: Paying Social Security, Arguing religion with an athiest, World of Warcraft, Arguing politics with a conservative, Praying, Making the bed, Smoking, and The Atkins Diet
Most non-wonderous new wonder of the world? :: Coloseum (Italy), Taj Mahal (India), Machu Picchu (Peru), Chichén Itzá (Mexico), Great Wall (China), Christ Redeemer (Brazil), and Petra (Jordan)
Longest time away from any computers? :: > 1 week, 1 week, 2 days, 1 day, Only for sleep and bathroom breaks, and I'd die if I were away!
Unisex public restrooms? :: Mandatory, Optional, and Outlawed
National Debt? :: Meh - I really don't care, Good - Foreign nations have a vested interest in nation's political survival, Good - Foreign nations have a vested interest in nation's economic survival, Bad - Foreign nations have increased leverage over nation, and Bad - It is a sign of irresponsible government spending
Recycling habits? :: If I don't recyle, my spouse will lock me in the closet, Everything I'm allowed by law to recycle, Only the easy stuff - cans, glass, paper, Only at the office, City ordinance requires I recycle, Something only "hippies" do, and I don't recycle
Sexual education should begin? :: Never, By trial and error, When Playboy is discovered, At home when parents decide, In high school, In middle school, and In elementary school
Bullies? :: I was both the giver and receiver of bullying, I was constantly tormented by the school bully, I was harassed a few times by the school bully, I worried about the school bully, I had nothing to do with the school bully, I was friends with the bully, I was the school bully, and I secretly controlled the bully
Assuming good health, what makes you the happiest? :: Religion, Family, Good looks, OmniNerd / intellectual fulfillment, Money / material things, Activities / sports, Sex, Life necessities (shelter, food, water), Employment, and Free time
Programming experience? :: Graduate-level computer scientist, Degree in CS or related field, Took a couple of programming classes, Self-taught, Does HTML count?, and No way - that's for nerds!
Least scary "classic" horror movie? :: Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Mummy (1932), The Wolf Man (1941), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Night of the Living Dead (1968), The Exorcist (1973) , The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Attack of the Killer Tomoatoes (1978), and Show Girls (1995)
My cell phone? :: Is a fully capable pocket computer, Can perform basic email and internet functions, Plays movies and music, Sports a camera, Does nothing special, and No brain cancer for me!
Game console of choice? :: Atari 2600, Super / Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Wii, PS1/PS2, PS3, Sega Genesis, Xbox, and Xbox 360
Second hand smoke solution? :: Allow smokers to be firehosed, Increase penalty for smoking publicly or around children, Outlaw tobacco completely, Increase taxes on smoking, Further remove smokers from public areas, No solution needed, Existing restrictions should be eased/removed, and Block it with first hand smoke (i.e., get everyone to start smoking)
Commute distance (one-way)? :: 100+ miles, 50-100 miles, 25-49 miles, 10-24 miles, 5-9 miles, Less than 5 miles, and I go to work in my bathrobe
Myer-Briggs personality (excluding I/E)? :: SFP, STP, NTP, NTJ, NFP, NFJ, STJ, and SFJ
Daily plain water intake? :: Virtually zero, About a glass, 1-3 glasses, 4-5 glasses, Nearly a gallon, and I live in the bathroom
Top priority when selecting a bathroom stall? :: Seat cover availability, Seat cleanliness, Toilet paper quality, Auto-flushing capability, Door / lock conditions, Location in bathroom, Proximity to other stall users, Bidet availability, Elbow room, and Just a hole in the floor, baby, just a hole
Most moving war memorial in D.C. area? :: Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, National World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, All equal, and None are notably moving
Most Incomprehensible Math Taken? :: High School Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry, Differential or Integral Calculus (including multi-dimensional calculus), Infinite Sequences and Series, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Abstract Algebra, Analysis (Real or Complex), Category Theory / Algebraic Topology, Calculus of Variations, and Other
Most beneficial form of exercise? :: Aerobics (Step, Tae-bo, etc.), Aerobic Machines (Treadmills, Eliptical, etc.), Yoga, Martial-Arts, Weightlifting, Running, Bicycling, Swimming, and Competitive Sports
Torture begins? :: Asking nicely, Demanding sternly, Verbally threatening, Food & sleep deprivation, Sensory deprivation, Slaps and punches, Waterboarding, Electricity, Permanent maiming, and Associative execution
Most viable source of national electricity? :: Coal, Oil, Nuclear, Hydrogen, Solar, Wind, and Water
Castle Doctrine should limit one to? :: Using full, lethal force under all circumstances, Capturing and subduing an intruder with minimal injury, Calling authorities and stalling for time, Using lethal force under limited circumstances, Using crippling force under all circumstances, Only saying "please", Remaining peaceful and sharing the home, and Doing nothing
Using unintentionally open and unsecured wireless Internet connections? :: Ethically okay for unlimited use, Ethically okay for limited use, Usage is questionable, but I'll do it anyway, Equivalent to stealing, but I'll do it anyway, Equivalent to stealing and I won't use it, and Perfect for all of my criminal activity
Most important when looking for a spouse? :: Looks, Family values / wants children, Income / money, Intelligence, Sex, Love, Domestic / cooking ability, Personality, Religion, and Cleanliness
Preferred form of home video entertainment? :: Downloaded files, HD-DVD, Blu-Ray DVD, DVD, Video CD, Laser disc, VHS, BetaMax, and 8mm
Stimulus check plan? :: Cash for under the mattress, Offset stock market losses, Pay off holiday debt, Save it, Home improvement, Buy a gift, Invest it, Have the boys over for Texas Holdem, and Buy a toy
Apple market share will? :: Never get close to Microsoft, Surpass Microsoft, and Join Microsoft in lagging behind the future Google
Coolest historical name? :: Charlemagne, Charles Martel (Charles the Hammer), Richard the Lionheart, William the Conqueror, Vercingetorix, Hannibal, Spartacus, Wolf the Quarrelsome, Genghis Khan, and Erik the Red
Fraternity and/or Sorority? :: Shhh! It's a SECRET!, Excellent, dudes!, Eh, just a place to meet new people, Pointless, Waste of time! Find another excuse for drinking, and What is that?
Favorite childhood toy? :: Big Wheel, Playdough, Tinker Toys, Easy Bake Oven, Hot Wheels, cars, trucks, Barbies or My Little Ponies, Action figures - GI Joes, Star Wars, army men, and Pots and pans
Seven deadly sins, this one is my downfall? :: Pride, Envy, Anger, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, and Lust
My body mass index? :: Male < 15%, Male < 20%, Male < 25%, Male < 30%, Male > 30%, Female < 15%, Female < 20%, Female < 25%, Female < 30%, and Female > 30%
Liberty or security? :: Absolute liberty, Mostly liberty, but will give up some privacy for security, An even split, Mostly security, but still want a few freedoms, and Absolute security
If you voted right now? :: McCain, Obama, Clinton, McCain, contingent on who he chooses for VP, McCain, if Obama is the Dem nominee, McCain, if Clinton is the Dem nominee, and Any Democrat, it's time for a change
Been a victim of a violent crime? :: Never, Hit and run, Carjacking, Mugging, Physical assault, Assault with a deadly weapon, Rape, Attempted murder, and Other
I am most afraid of dying? :: Young: robbed of my golden years, Old: watching my body deteriorate, Painfully: from some agonizingly slow problem, Violently: from a sudden crime or incident, Alone: with no family or friends, Anonymous: never making a mark on the world, In vain: for absolutely no reason at all, In sin: denied from the promises of my faith, and I am not afraid to die at all
How many seconds out of every minute do you think about sex? :: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 55, All the time!, and Never!
Automotive know-how? :: Can fix anything in my garage, Can "MacGyver" most repairs in the middle of nowhere, Can do ALL my own routine maintenance, Can change my oil, Can change a tire, Block out "bad noises" with loud music, Can only tell something is wrong, and Only know how to drive
Should it be legal to use fallen soldiers' names as propaganda on t-shirts or handouts that earn profit? :: Yes, No, Not sure, and Let the courts decide
Should Hans Resier have been found guilty? :: Yes, No, Maybe , and Don't know
Ever lie? :: Never, A little, Only when necessary, Only if it benefits me, and Constantly
If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would do? :: Cash in the ticket, Find a good lawyer, Find a good financial advisor, Take a vacation, and Quit my job
Ever fallen in love? :: Yes, a couple of times, Yes, once, Maybe, I'm not sure, No, not yet, and No, it's not possible
Will gas prices affect your summer vacation? :: Yes, we're staying home this year, Somewhat, we're staying in our home state, Somewhat, we won't go more than 1000 miles from home, Not really, we'll still travel within the U.S. as normal, and Nope, we're going international anyway
Reaction to Michelle Obama saying, "For the first time, I am proud of my country"? :: Damn straight, America has been wallowing far too long, Eh, not the most appropriate thing to say, Outrageous, she and her husband have no place representing me, Didn't care for the comment, and spouses have no place in the campaign, and Didn't care for the comment, and spouses are an integral part of the candidate's campaign
Public scrutiny of candidate's tax statements? :: Yes, I would share my tax record publicly and so should they, Yes, my tax record is private but they are public figures, No, their personal finances have nothing to do with the campaign, and No, my personal tax records are private and so are theirs
Lamest contest show? :: American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, America's Next Supermodel, Rock of Love, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Survivor, Miss America, Don't Forget the Lyrics, and Let's Make a Deal
Has the current economy changed your retirement plans? :: No, My investments are staying put for the long-haul, Somewhat, my investments are solid but I need to work for a few more years, Yes, I've moved my 401(K) portfolio to more conservative investments, Yes, I've pulled out of the stock market and invested in a money market or high yield savings, and Yes, I've had to quit contributing to my retirement plan to make ends meet
Witnessed a UFO? :: Definitely not, Saw some strange lights once, Often see things that make me wonder, Definitely yes, and Have been abducted several times
New Yorker's cover depicting Barack Obama as a terrorist? :: What's the New Yorker?, OK, it was political satire, OK, but crossed my personal boundary, and Not OK, depicts U.S. Senator burning the flag
Is it possible that in the distant future, President George W. Bush, the 43rd president, might be viewed as one of the greatest American Presidents? :: Yes, he already is one of the greatest presidents., Yes, perhaps more information will become declassified that makes his decisions make sense., Yes, history may prove many of his assumptions were right., Maybe, anything is possible., No, what may come in the future is the result of his bad decisions., No, we can't trust any information that comes to light in the future., and No, he is clearly the worst to ever take office ... twice.
Choosing Sarah Palin as a Vice Presidential running mate was? :: Wise in his selection of a well qualified woman candidate for the long haul., Only a brilliant voting maneuver, McCain has secured Hillary supporters and the religious right., and A mistake, when the election is over, she is under qualified to perform as Vice President.
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