Fun with Custom Topics

by danperry on July 21, 2008

in Fun

I had the pleasure of attending the Vintage Tub and Bath party during Internet Retailer this year in Chicago at Fogo de Chao. One of the sponsors (Range Online Media) had set cubes of cards at various places on the tables. When we sat down to eat, I happened to be sitting near one, so I grabbed it and opened it up. It was full of interesting questions to pose to a crowd, in an attempt to create conversations and discussion. Here’s a picture of the deck of cards (for your own deck, visit Custom Topics):

Custom Topics deck of cards

The folks in my area went through the deck of cards and answered some as time allowed, but I thought it was interesting enough that I brought the deck home.

I found it buried under some paperwork in the home office last night, and decided to answer the questions and post them, in the hopes that others would do the same.

Feel free to copy/paste the questions, and post them in your blog, and answer them in your own way. Also, link back here if you like, but don’t feel obligated. Finally, if you do post these, leave a response with a link to your post so I can see your responses too. This was a really fun exercise, so I hope others join in!

Without further adieu, here are the questions and my personal answers.

What classic car would you like to own? 1968 GTO

What are you a snob about? Alcohol (Gin, Vodka and Whiskey, but not really beer)

If you could own a second home where would it be? On a golf course within driving distance.

If you could be great at one sport which would you choose? Golf

What animal would you love to have as a pet? Hobbes, from Calvin and Hobbes

Whose life do you find most inspiring? My stepmother’s. She’s worked her butt off all of her life, and still isn’t anywhere near easy street, but I’ve never seen her sad, disappointed, or with a “woe is me” attitude. Wow.

Who was the best teacher you’ve had? Mr. Keyes, senior year in HS, English; he made me think about something more than grades.

What’s your favorite junk food? Taco Bell

If you had one year to live what would you do differently? Stop saving and start spending!

What’s your favorite candy? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Which era of history would you choose to live in other than the present? The Roaring 20’s.

If you could spend one week at any hotel which one would you choose? The Carriage House at the American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin (honeymooned there, and am impressed every time I walk in the door.)

Which mystery or unsolved case would you like to know the truth about? Who shot JFK?

Do you have any superstitions? Not really

What’s your favorite philanthropy or cause? Anything to help Public Libraries

Who has the best voice you’ve ever heard? Andrea Bocelli. For rock music, the lead singer from Queensryche (Geoff Tate), hands down.

What’s your ultimate vacation? 2-3 weeks with the wife golfing through England, Scotland, and Ireland.

What movie made you laugh until you cried? Napoleon Dynamite, but only after watching it 3 times.

What advice would you appreciate from a happy and successful octogenarian? What’s the secret(s) to a happy marriage?

What’s the best meal your mom cooks? Tater tot casserole

If you could go back to childhood and buy yourself one thing what would it be? A ridiculously generic domain name.

What’s your biggest pet peeve? People that chew with their mouth open

What was the best TV sitcom ever? Seinfeld/That 70’s Show – Tie.

What’s your favorite scent? Freshly cut grass

Which pet is the favorite of any you’ve had? Buddy the cat

What’s your favorite month of the year? September. My anniversary, football starts, Chili and Soup are back in season, and golf is still good, only less expensive.

Who’s the greatest athlete that ever lived? Tiger Woods will be, but I’d say Secretariat.

If you could only read one magazine which one would you subscribe to? Easy; Consumer Reports.

What would you like to learn to do on your computer? Web programming, in a SEO-friendly way.

What’s your ideal weekly schedule? 5 day workweek, one or two days from home.

What are five things every visitor to this country should see? Snow on Christmas Day, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a drive through New England in the Fall when the trees are changing colors, a sunset over the Pacific Ocean, and the Florida Keys.
If you could ride any animal which would you choose? A whale

If you could have dinner anywhere in the world which restaurant would you choose? Toque, in Montreal (had dinner there once with my wife, and it was my first true “experience” dining. Never forget that.

What’s the most difficult habit you’ve tried to break? Stopping eating when I’m near full, rather than finishing my plate, like I was raised to do.

What have you learned this week? I have a better life than I thought I would have at this point in life.

If you could take only one CD for a cross-country roadtrip, which would you choose? If it were summer, a pre-1980 Van Halen CD, ladies choice. If it were winter, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Rush’s Exit Stage Left or Queensryche’s Empire, in that order.

What chore would you love to never do again? Clean the kitty litter box.

What kid’s toy have you always wanted? Jarts

If you could spend the day with any celebrity whom would you choose? Krusty the Clown from the Simpsons

What was your first job? Washing dishes at Ruth’s Anchor Inn.

See, I told you it was fun. Now it’s your turn; copy/paste the questions, answer them yourself, and leave a link in the comments. I can’t wait!

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