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Last noontime question from Michaelskis

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michaelskis

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Wow, I missed it again.

But that is making me think… the 4pm / noontime question has been going for a while, and was intended to provide increased interaction at a time when posts numbers where down. Well in the past few months, several people have joined the clube, new members have increased posts and interaction, and my work load continues to increase as quickly as the temperature out side. So, this will be the final Noontime question from Michaelskis. The idea is up for grabs if someone would like it. I am still going to be an active member of cyburbia, but I think that I am all questioned out.

Looking back on all the questions I could have asked, but didn’t, makes me wonder….

What is the greatest question has anyone ever asked you in person?
 
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pete-rock

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michaelskis said:
What is the greatest question has anyone ever asked you in person?
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Not the greatest question ever asked me, but certainly the most frequent:

"Are those your real eyes?"

As an African-American with naturally blue-gray eyes, I get that an awful lot.
 
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I don't know about greatest question, but...

Stupidest Question Ever Asked :
When I was waiting tables in college, a new co-worker asked about my good sized cafe au lait birthmark: "What's that on the back of your leg?" Me: "A birthmark" Her: "What's that?" Me: "A mark I was born with." I also frequently get: "Did you know you sat in some dirt?"
 
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Q. What were you thinking when you
a) said
b) wrote
c) did
that ?

A. (fill in the blank)
 
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Zoning Goddess

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Not the greatest, but surely the most unexpected:

"Would you mind leaving by the back door really quick? I think my wife just pulled into the driveway."

Wife? What wife?
 
Dan

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pete-rock said:
As an African-American with naturally blue-gray eyes, I get that an awful lot.
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Are you a Afrikaaner, or are you really black with blue eyes? Wow!

I get asked about my eyes quite a bit. Biologically, I've inherited quite a few Mediterranean features, so my light blue eyes contrast with dark hair and olive skin. I get "are they real?" a lot, too.
 
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sisterceleste

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Zoning Goddess said:
Not the greatest, but surely the most unexpected:

"Would you mind leaving by the back door really quick? I think my wife just pulled into the driveway."

Wife? What wife?
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You never told me about that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TN..have you heard this story?????
 
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pete-rock

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Dan said:
Are you a Afrikaaner, or are you really black with blue eyes? Wow!
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I'm an actual black guy, with a medium/light complexion, with blue-gray eyes. I've been called a dead ringer for actor Terrence Howard, another black guy with blue-gray eyes.
 
Richmond Jake

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Zoning Goddess said:
Uh-huh, and if you ever come to FL and buy me a few drinks, I'll tell you the whole sordid story. ;-)
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OK, I'm keeping that in mind when I get there. ;)
 
Chet

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Zoning Goddess said:
Uh-huh, and if you ever come to FL and buy me a few drinks, I'll tell you the whole sordid story. ;-)
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My friend in Ft Lauderdale just got out of prison and I'm due to visit him soon. Don't offer whatcha aint gonna deliver! :-0 Hey, I could attend the FL laefest! Yay!
 
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michaelskis said:
The idea is up for grabs if someone would like it. I am still going to be an active member of cyburbia, but I think that I am all questioned out.
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TUNA, TUNA, TUNA, TUNA, TUNA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Chet said:
My friend in Ft Lauderdale just got out of prison and I'm due to visit him soon. Don't offer whatcha aint gonna deliver! :-0 Hey, I could attend the FL laefest! Yay!
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Chet, you will be the icing on the cake at the lae-fest! ;-)
 
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Dan said:
Are you a Afrikaaner, or are you really black with blue eyes? Wow!

I get asked about my eyes quite a bit. Biologically, I've inherited quite a few Mediterranean features, so my light blue eyes contrast with dark hair and olive skin. I get "are they real?" a lot, too.
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My mom has olive skin and pale blue eyes. So I know exactly how striking that is. :)
 
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Budgie said:
TUNA, TUNA, TUNA, TUNA, TUNA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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/looks into crystal ball

Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: Describe your most glorious zit-popping experience.
Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: What fellow Cyburbian would you like to have a one-night stand with?
Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: Are you a shower or a grower?

/jolts up shaking and sweating

:D
 
Rumpy Tunanator

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Dan said:
/looks into crystal ball

Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: Describe your most glorious zit-popping experience.
Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: What fellow Cyburbian would you like to have a one-night stand with?
Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: Are you a shower or a grower?

/jolts up shaking and sweating
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Who is this Rumpy Tuna you speak of?

Noontime question from Rumpy Tuna: Are you a shaker or a mower?

Goodbye, it was nice hanging out here but my ship has arrived and its time for me to go home.
 
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Rumpy Tunanator said:
Goodbye, it was nice hanging out here but my ship has arrived and its time for me to go home.
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Just kiddin .... forgot the smilie!
 
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