"Ask Anthony" is a chance for you to avail of my wisdom on a variety of topics.
For example, you could ask me a question about Sound Design, or Sound Editing.
You could ask me about obscure movie trivia (or "Film History" as
I like to call it) or get me to expand on or clarify a specific point in my
Blog.
OK, some rules.
1.
One question at a time.
2. No repeat questions. Answers are final.
3. No references to be made to previous questions
or answers.
4. No statements that do not directly relate to
the question.
5. No chat!
6. No more than two questions in a row from the same person!
Any post
not obeying these rules will be edited or deleted immediately!
There have been 534 questions so far, of wildly varying quality. 200 come from Nigel. That's a whopping 37.45%.
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On Sunday 19th of March 2006, 09:09 PM, Ivan asked:
In a country where Bush is elected twice and homophobia runs rampant how can the “voted for by the cinema going public” Spirit award for best actress go to a woman playing a transexual male?
I know. It’s almost as if the population of 300 million people from many diverse cultures backgrounds and cultures was not entirely homogenous.
Whoulda thunk it?
On Sunday 12th of March 2006, 11:44 PM, Babs asked:
Why is the 1 train ALWAYS out of service whenever I need to catch it??
Massive conspiracy. I cannot in conscience say more.
On Monday 06th of March 2006, 06:56 AM, Nigel asked:
I had sixteen litres of coffee this morning. Am I abnormal?
Yes, very. What was that about coffee?
On Thursday 02nd of March 2006, 09:32 AM, Ivan asked:
I have some really nice smelly cheese in the fridge but the whole flat pongs when i take out milk for my tea, do you you know the way to San José?
You would probably have to change in Seattle. Or O’Hare.
On Thursday 02nd of March 2006, 04:44 AM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
(drops to the floor)
ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR… FIVE… SIX… SEVEN… EIGHT… NINE… TEN… ELEVEN… TWELVE… THIRTEEN… FOURTEEN… FIFTEEN… SIXTEEN… SEVENTEEN… EIGHTEEN… NINETEEN… TWENTY! Phew…
The tape, James, where’s the tape?
Another twenty.
On Wednesday 01st of March 2006, 01:13 PM, Anna asked:
I’m glad you didn’t say anything about my drunkenpatheticlightweight attitude to drink in your blog! How’s it goin? ‘Legend of Liam Clancy’ goes out next week. I barely remember you and Conor’s faces I was so fucked. Saw Conor’s boyish wee face in Road to God knows where last night… and then I stumble upon your site googling Liam Clancy + Alan Gilsenan. Hmm. That isnt a question. HOW THE HELL ARE YOU?
Well, I didn’t want to embarrass a lady. I hope Alan is properly revealed through the lens of Liam Clancy. It’s too bad you don’t remember my face – it’s startling.
I’m grand! Yourself?
On Tuesday 28th of February 2006, 08:45 PM, Nigel asked:
When are you going to post some more recipes? Come on, impress us with your burgeoning culinary skills!
I haven’t posted a recipe for over two years. You could take this as a hint.
On Tuesday 28th of February 2006, 06:05 PM, joshua asked:
in the game spiderman the movie can you go to the last level and if you find a pink spidy coin thingy and get a box a girl will come up and take you to her room and you use the controls to have sex it said on a cheat web site thanks
I’m pretty sure that’s a lie.
On Monday 27th of February 2006, 06:34 PM, Nigel asked:
Does anybody else merit a question counter yet? I know my whopping percentage will take some equalling, never mind beating, but surely there are pretenders to my crown who should be acknowledged?
Oh and this is one question masquerading as two.
I was actually thinking of removing the counter. 37.57% isn’t very impressive.
This should not be interpreted as a request for more questions.
On Monday 27th of February 2006, 12:07 PM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
(drops to the floor)
ONE... TWO... THREE... FOUR... FIVE... SIX... SEVEN... EIGHT... NINE... TEN... ELEVEN... TWELVE... THIRTEEN... FOURTEEN... FIFTEEN... SIXTEEN... SEVENTEEN... EIGHTEEN... NINETEEN... TWENTY! Phew… tired now…
Oh, had you broken a rule? There really wasn’t any need to do that here – you could have just sent me a video. As a matter of fact, that wasn’t a question and therefore a breach.
Another twenty, please.
On Sunday 26th of February 2006, 07:46 PM, Nigel asked:
If Jimi were to ever break one or some or all of the rules what would the punishment be?
Just curious.
The standard. He would have to drop and give me twenty. If I noticed.
On Sunday 26th of February 2006, 06:55 PM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
What is a ‘gand’. More specifically, what is a ‘street gand’?
It is a cross between a gang and a band. One speaks of “a merry band” and “a marauding gang”. If a group of people is both merry and marauding they can be accurately described as a “gand”. A “street gand” is a group that fulfils the criteria on or near a street.
On Saturday 25th of February 2006, 05:45 PM, Nigel asked:
I have to stay off the booze for about three weeks (48 hours in right now) as part of this Thai hippy boot camp experience. What are my chances?
It’s possible. I did it once after a particularly vigorous Galway Film Fleadh.
On Thursday 23rd of February 2006, 01:39 PM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
and if you see Terence Mulligan at the NY Film Fleadh will you tell him James Finlan says “fuck off”?
I’d really appreciate it…
Probably not. But you never know your luck.
On Thursday 23rd of February 2006, 08:53 AM, dave o'sullivan asked:
will you go to my screening at the film fleadh, new york ON FRI NITE 3/10
FOR SHORTS NIGHT GALA? Its called NUN MORE DEADLY.
On Wednesday 22nd of February 2006, 05:26 PM, Nigel asked:
Ever tried this delicious drink?
The Liver Flush recipe:
Into a blender add.extra virgin olive oil- 2 tablespoons or up to a third of a cup, with fresh lemon juice-about 1-2 thirds cup, garlic 3-5cloves, ginger 1-knob, cayenne pepper half gram & top up with freshly squeezed orange juice.
On Wednesday 22nd of February 2006, 09:15 AM, Ivan asked:
Why do babies have hairy faces?
On Wednesday 22nd of February 2006, 02:43 AM, Babs asked:
The only fingernails I can ever get to grow to a decent length are the ones on my ring fingers and my pinkies. Why is this??
Maybe you are genetically predisposed to be a member of a specific street gand. Try driving around South Central LA waving your ring and pinky finger (or “set”) in the air like you just don’t care until a member of a street gang sees you and responds in kind. They will welcome you as one of their own and your new life will begin.
On Monday 20th of February 2006, 07:06 PM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
Why is your penis so small?
That is only in comparison to your own mighty appendage.
On Monday 20th of February 2006, 05:27 PM, Nigel asked:
Why does the intro to this section say it’s back when it’s now been back for a very long time? Shouldn’t you just start with the explanation?
On Monday 20th of February 2006, 03:43 AM, Magnus Magnerson asked:
Yea!
I’ve stated so I’ll finish?
Well done. Pat on the head.
On Saturday 18th of February 2006, 01:50 PM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
Why haven’t you got around to answering this just yet?
On Friday 17th of February 2006, 10:39 AM, JIMI, M.A Hons asked:
What is a trolley bus, oh he who knows everything?
It is a cross between a bus and a trolley. It has the wheels and carriage of a bus, and is pushed from behind by an usherette like a trolley.
On Wednesday 15th of February 2006, 09:07 PM, Nigel asked:
I know this question might be better asked of Babs but what’s the best (legal) form of revenge against a loathed ex?
And no smart ass answers please. Just ingredients for untraceable poisons etc.
Getting married first – it’s unassailable.
On Wednesday 15th of February 2006, 11:39 AM, D. asked:
Are mickles and muckles the kinds of things that gang oft a gley?
On Sunday 12th of February 2006, 02:06 AM, Babs asked:
I’m surrounded by lunatics. Any suggestions??
On Monday 06th of February 2006, 12:35 PM, Jeanie asked:
I thought it had something to do with farming but then I thought again and decided that it could be some kind of medical term for some kinda disease??...to do with muck…like maybe someone breaking out in some kinda rash cause they’re alergic to it or something…... like…know wata mean??
On Monday 06th of February 2006, 12:28 PM, Jeanie asked:
Rach seems to think it has something to do with the sun and fake tan??
Well, that’s… interesting.
On Monday 06th of February 2006, 12:23 PM, Jeanie + Rach asked:
Anthony what does “every mickle makes a muckle” mean??
Nothing. There is an expression “many a mickle makes a muckle” which I could have elucidated if asked.
On Saturday 04th of February 2006, 08:45 PM, Wondering asked:
Is there a subtle way to inform a particular blogger that they clearly don’t know how to add or should one just whack them in their toothless head with “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Mathematics”?
The pointed comment was effective.
On Friday 03rd of February 2006, 06:55 PM, Babs asked:
What’s a good way to pass time* on long and excruciatingly boring train ride??
*Please only list ones that won’t get me arrested
Reading, sleeping or both. Or staring out the window and descending into a trance like state which will enable you to finally penetrate the veils of reality which enslave us all. Or counting rabbits.
On Monday 30th of January 2006, 12:43 AM, Babs asked:
My niece is forcing me to play on some contraption called a ‘gamecube’. I’ve no idea how to work it, but I have ascertained that gathering ‘jellybeans’ is a good thing while playing the Harry Potter game. Why is this??
It’s too technical – I don’t really have the space here to explain it.
On Sunday 29th of January 2006, 04:50 PM, Douglas Murray asked:
I’m going to be working from March to June in New York at the DuArt building, 245 W 55th Street (at Broadway). The company is paying for my accomodation. Where should I choose to live while in NYC?
Well, that depends. I would say somewhere on the Upper West Side, near the park, not too far up. You’ll be able to take the 1, B or C trains to 59th Street, and if the weather is nice (which it should be) you could walk through the park.
If you’ll want to be eating out a lot and such and you don’t mind a commute you could get a place in the Village. As long as you stick to the west your journey wouldn’t be too problematic.
I would avoid being put in Midtown. It’s hellishly full of tourists during the day and deserted at night. It might be tempting because there are lots of places to stay around there and it would be near DuArt, but resist!
I hope we will have the opportunity to meet at some point.
On Saturday 21st of January 2006, 07:51 PM, Nigel asked:
So have you been having nips of absinthe since your return?
On Thursday 19th of January 2006, 06:27 PM, Babs asked:
During the past week, cops in helicopters have been circling my neighborhood. Are they after me??
On Wednesday 11th of January 2006, 04:04 PM, Ivan asked:
Buggered like the guy in ‘requiem for a dream’? Give him another hit and drop him off in some hospital I say, Anthony?
He should stare down the wound, heal it with the power of his testosterone. That’s what I do.
On Wednesday 11th of January 2006, 11:44 AM, Babs asked:
My brother’s arm is completely buggered, yet he refuses to seek medical care. Why are men such babies when it comes to seeing a quack??
It is manliness. Why, you got a problem?
On Sunday 08th of January 2006, 04:00 PM, daragh asked:
Any chance of seeing the little videos?
If Zaini ever sends them to me.
On Saturday 07th of January 2006, 06:49 AM, Babs asked:
After owning a computer for nearly 7 years, I’ve only just sorted out how to ‘add to playlist’ on the windows mediaplayer thingie. How stupid does this make me??
On Wednesday 04th of January 2006, 02:07 PM, J asked:
If your future sister in law asks you to be her bridesmaid but insists on you wearing top hat and tails what is the appropriate response?
I would begin by questioning her sexuality – get the relationship off on the right foot.
On Tuesday 03rd of January 2006, 03:25 PM, Ivan asked:
That last question is not mine.
Oh, really? Are you sure you’re just not trying to avoid having broken a rule? If so bad job, because you’ve just broken another one by posting a statement.
On Saturday 31st of December 2005, 12:51 AM, Ivan asked:
Absinthe. Are you a man or a mouse?
You were there, you decide.
On Wednesday 21st of December 2005, 12:28 PM, Ivan asked:
My windows are dirty but I live on the 2nd foor on a busy street. What should I do?
On Sunday 18th of December 2005, 04:24 PM, Ivan asked:
Now that you are allergic to NYC do you think maybe you are no longer allergic to Dublin?
Apparently it doesn’t work that way.
On Saturday 17th of December 2005, 02:26 PM, Hortense J. Quagmire asked:
My landlord has had the entry hallway painted a hideous bright magenta. What can I do about this atrocity??
If you wear green sunglasses the hallway will appear black, which would be preferable. Or white. I can’t remember.
Either way, it would be an improvement.
On Wednesday 14th of December 2005, 03:59 AM, Babs asked:
Does the fact that Friday I must traverse into the city for stitch removal up the odds of there being an actual transit strike??
I was pretty sure there wasn’t going to be one until you mentioned this.
Now I’m stockpiling food.
On Wednesday 07th of December 2005, 01:17 AM, Babs asked:
Should I write out my will before Thursday??
See? It would have been a waste of time.
On Wednesday 30th of November 2005, 09:21 PM, Nigel asked:
Hit or stick?
Quick! Quick! I need your advice NOW!
If I had answered in a timely fashion would you have given me a cut?
On Wednesday 30th of November 2005, 12:55 PM, Ivan asked:
I don’t know how you can answer the last question, but perhaps could you delete the link to the killing aides and accessories?
Done. I’ll get to the rest of you at some point. Probably.
On Sunday 27th of November 2005, 09:32 PM, Babs asked:
My dog seems to be fond of wontons with sesame sauce. Is this healthy for her??
On Sunday 27th of November 2005, 07:34 PM, Nigel asked:
Worst tax returns to fill in: Irish or American?
I just hire an accountant, so frankly I don’t actually know.
On Sunday 27th of November 2005, 12:13 PM, christopher Dagostino asked:
what band in the late 60’s or early 70’s wrote the song signs
Lots of bands have a song called “Signs”, apparently. Probably one of them.
On Thursday 24th of November 2005, 10:22 PM, Andrew Bellware asked:
When building an M&E: how close to production effects does one have to get? In other words, if I have some rustling of clothing, some “dings” of silverware and china, and it’s over (usable) dialog, how close does the foley have to match what was on the production effects tracks? Do the Germans just care that there’s a sound in the M&E (like a fork being put down on a plate) when there’s a sound in the English version, or do they really want it to sound exactly like the production effects fork?
Mix the foley in with the production, so that the foley on its own sounds pretty close.
On Sunday 20th of November 2005, 05:26 PM, Nigel asked:
So what are the basic behavioural differences between Americans and Canadians? (Stereotypical, I know, but broad strokes will do. Thank you.)
Canadians say “eh” and are polite and friendly. Americans (well, New Yorkers) are not polite, but they are friendly if you give them a chance and they are much more economically adventurous.
On Saturday 19th of November 2005, 02:53 PM, Andrew Bellware asked:
Do breathing and breath-sounds belong in P-FX? Or are those all re-done by the voiceover artists in each language?
I would say that counts as dialogue. It might be difficult to match.
On Tuesday 15th of November 2005, 07:26 AM, Babs asked:
My sister-in-law has given me her old E-machine. Are said computers any good or are they rife with problems??
They work. It’s probably better than what you have now. I think Julian has one, and it hasn’t crapped out on him.
On Sunday 13th of November 2005, 12:59 PM, Nigel asked:
Why should we bother with you when you have so clearly foresaken us?
Apparently you don’t have much else to do.
On Wednesday 09th of November 2005, 11:46 PM, Babs asked:
Six hour road trip with an 80lb. dog. Do we tranqulize or not tranquilize??
Depends on the nature of the dog. As a cat person, I would probably go with tranquilize.
On Monday 07th of November 2005, 05:52 PM, Nigel asked:
Flat packing. An insult to Henry Ford?
On Monday 07th of November 2005, 05:50 PM, Nigel asked:
Australians. Rudest, whingiest people on the planet?
No.
Irish people living in London: most xenophobic, judgemental people on the planet?
On Wednesday 02nd of November 2005, 04:02 PM, Anonymous asked:
I NEED FACTS ON THE INVENTION OF SOAP AND HOW IT WAS MADE AND THE INGREDIANTS
On Saturday 29th of October 2005, 06:03 PM, Babs asked:
I hate the bloody Cuisinart of Death sleep apparati. Can I trade it in for a used Firebird??
On Friday 28th of October 2005, 08:54 PM, Nigel asked:
I have a spare ticket to Harry Potter this Sunday morning. Anybody interested?
Yes. But you’re in London two weeks ago.
On Thursday 27th of October 2005, 02:28 PM, Nigel asked:
Is this train missing a driver?
I glance over every so often. We’re on rails, baby – chill.
On Wednesday 26th of October 2005, 11:05 AM, Nigel asked:
Why have you foresaken us?
Time. Energy. You know. I’ll be mostly moved after Sunday, but I won’t be getting cable until the following weekend so I may be bored enough to blog in the interim.
On Wednesday 26th of October 2005, 04:45 AM, Babs asked:
Is there some sort of massive flannel shortage in the northwest and is this why I can’t seem to find a decent flannel comforter??
On Tuesday 25th of October 2005, 05:00 PM, Nigel asked:
Why don’t you respond to these queries in a timely manner?
On Saturday 22nd of October 2005, 03:08 PM, Nigel asked:
My answer:
Stop interrupting! I shoot the delivery guy.
On Saturday 22nd of October 2005, 03:07 PM, Nigel asked:
There’s a wafer thin bomb hidden inside a pizza. When the pizza is sliced the bomb is armed. When all the slices are consumed the bomb explodes.
What do you do?
On Saturday 22nd of October 2005, 11:56 AM, Karen Matos asked:
Serendipity!! I am the tech teacher at the middle school in the Family Academy on 113th street between 7th and 8th aves. I am a long time fan of your blog and my kids love Warriors and webcomics etc. Could you be a guest lecturer at anytime in the future? (please)
My bedroom window almost overlooks your basketball court. I can’t talk much about games for contract reasons. Send me an email.
On Thursday 20th of October 2005, 06:20 PM, Nigel asked:
Doesn’t the Saddam trial make for gripping viewing?
Could we get Galloway thrown into the dock too?
Please???
On Wednesday 19th of October 2005, 02:41 PM, Nigel asked:
What’s the funniest part of Triumph of the Will?
My vote goes to the bit when they’re drilling with shovels.
Failing that I can’t watch the establishers of the crowds of stormtroopers in the stadium without expecting to see Luke, Han, Leia and Chewie when we cut to the stage.
I haven’t seen it. I’d be worried that I might turn into a nazi. I’m weak willed that way.
On Wednesday 19th of October 2005, 02:38 PM, Nigel asked:
Should I tell Ivan that he’s confusing Olympiad and Triumph of the Will?
On Tuesday 18th of October 2005, 12:30 PM, Ivan asked:
The logic is it is a better ‘documentaty’ and inferior propaganda, neither achieved their aims but triumph at least succeeded in portraying atheletes as aesthetically beautiful creatures in an aesthetically pleasing film. Bush got re-elected, excludes it from a ‘greatest’ status I believe. No? (cheap way to qualify as a question but I am a mite incenced that not only was ‘triumph’ omitted after making the top of similar poles for decades ‘farenheit’ also featured higher than ‘hoop dreams’ a travesty)
No.
But it is a travesty that pretty much anything was higher than Hoop Dreams.
On Tuesday 18th of October 2005, 12:25 PM, Nigel asked:
Ever dated a singer-songwriter?
Are you reverting to your old “I-don’t-have-a-blog-so-I’ll-use-Anthony’s” ways?
On Tuesday 18th of October 2005, 12:24 PM, Babs asked:
Would running away and joining the circus freakshow be a wise choice for me??
On Tuesday 18th of October 2005, 12:24 PM, Nigel asked:
Are Leni Riefenstahl’s docs better edited than Michael Moore’s? Sorry, dumb question. Of course they are?
Should Michael Moore quit shuffling around in front of the camera?
Everybody’s gotta make a living.
On Monday 17th of October 2005, 06:34 PM, Ivan asked:
If farenheit made the list then triumph should have too, at a higher position, agreed?
No. There is no logic in your position. That is entirely incoherent.
On Monday 17th of October 2005, 03:14 PM, Nigel asked:
Can I answer Ivan’s question and say that Triumph of the Will is as much a piece of propoganda as Fahrenheit 911 is? Or should that be the other way round?
On Sunday 16th of October 2005, 08:20 PM, Ivan asked:
Is ‘triumph of the will’ as much a documentary as ‘farenheit 911’?, the reason i ask is i foolishly stayed up to watch a C4 sow ‘the 50 greatest Documentaries’(main reason to find out what the hoop dreams kids are doin now, [preaching and motivatig if you care]) and ‘triumph of the will’ was not on it. Shocking to see anti-nazi blackballing still kickin it large in the 21st century.
Yes, I know. I mean, what did the Nazi’s ever do to be so discriminated against?
And oddly I do care what the Hoop Dreams kids are up to. Glad it’s not bad.
On Sunday 16th of October 2005, 01:28 PM, Nigel asked:
So I recently watched the reconstruction of The Big Red One. Is it, like Apocalypse Now Redux, perhaps an example of why some stuff should be left on the cutting room floor?
I’ll take your word for it. I haven’t seen either extended version.
On Friday 14th of October 2005, 11:25 AM, Babs asked:
Is it possible to take 8 mm films and transfer to CD format?? And if so, is this something one can attempt themselves or is it best to ask a proper shop to do it??
On Tuesday 11th of October 2005, 12:46 PM, Ivan asked:
Sorry about the rule 6 violation but is ‘Triumph of the will’ a documentary?
Well, as you apologised… Sort of.
On Tuesday 11th of October 2005, 12:36 PM, Ivan asked:
G-mail sorted, where is my god-damn gravatar?
It’s back. And Gravatar’s don’t have anything to do with me – check out www.gravatar.com/blog next time something goes wrong.
On Monday 10th of October 2005, 11:23 AM, D. asked:
Where will you go when you wish to experience the distinctive, and in its own way, authentically aesthetic, televisual presentation of the moving image. An analogy might clarify my question: colour and sound are fine in there own way but the classics of the movie art are surely the black and white silent films. Large screens and surrond sound smother the essentially televisual. It’s great when the really artisctic choice is the cheep one.
I will have three televisions of varying quality.
Seriously. I already have two.
On Sunday 09th of October 2005, 07:17 PM, Ivan asked:
I have still not got the bloody thing going on this computer, (i have not installed g-talk), what do you suggest?
On Sunday 09th of October 2005, 12:49 PM, ivan asked:
where are you, working?? get it together I need you knowledge.
No. I am at home working on a new entry. Strangely enough, I don’t regard this as my job. I hope you’ve got your Gmail working.
On Saturday 08th of October 2005, 02:43 PM, Babs asked:
No one here can decide what to have for dinner. Should I make stuffing with ground bits of sausage mixed in?? Or sausage and peppers??
On Thursday 06th of October 2005, 02:11 PM, Ivan asked:
Oh Cyberknowledgeable one, when i try to access my G-mail it just keeps saying ‘loading….’, whats going on? I am only trying on the same laptop that the problem 1st occured on and i think the original problem stems from the connection being lost while it was accessing my account. Help!!
I don’t know. Try a different computer? Have you installed Google Talk?
On Wednesday 05th of October 2005, 01:44 PM, Nigel asked:
Do your fellow Noo Yawkers want Woody Allen to return from London?
I have not heard this discussed. Why, do your fellow Londoners want to get rid of him?
On Wednesday 05th of October 2005, 11:23 AM, Ivan asked:
Is there a t.v. licence in America?
On Wednesday 05th of October 2005, 03:38 AM, daragh asked:
I thought you said you were going to clamp down on impersonations? I like to wear pick? now come on!
The rules do not apply to me.
On Sunday 02nd of October 2005, 09:41 AM, Ivan asked:
Rule 6 was invented for Nigel, can you not just change ‘the same person’ to ‘Nigel’?
On Saturday 01st of October 2005, 04:00 PM, Daragh asked:
La la la la la la… I like to wear pink. Why are you so intelligent?
It’s impossible to say. I just am.
On Saturday 01st of October 2005, 04:00 PM, Daragh asked:
Oh, Anthony – I’m so sorry about breaking rule 6 repeatedly. Do you want all my money?
Why yes, Daragh. Thank you.
On Saturday 01st of October 2005, 03:59 PM, Daragh asked:
I am such a stupid head. I can’t follow simple rules!
I know, I know. And that wasn’t even a question!
On Saturday 01st of October 2005, 03:55 PM, Daragh asked:
Why do I have such a careless disregard for well thought out and productive rules, Mr. Anthony, sir?
I don’t know, Daragh, I don’t know.
On Saturday 01st of October 2005, 03:52 PM, Daragh asked:
Hows Vanessa feel about you leaving?
How do you feel about leaving, i doubt they can replace you – shes really gonna miss you ya know – ilove your previous answers – especially the bros one that exactly what i was thinkin –
Rule 6 in full effect. Future questions will be edited.
On Friday 30th of September 2005, 10:09 PM, Daragh asked:
My answer:
SEVERE rule 6 violation. I’m watching you, buddy. I’m probably going to have to add a rule about asking impossible questions.
On Friday 30th of September 2005, 10:07 PM, Daragh asked:
ba ba black sheep have you any wool?
No, I have no wool.
Rule 6 alert!
On Friday 30th of September 2005, 10:02 PM, Daragh asked:
My answer:
I can’t answer. I can’t answer that.
On Friday 30th of September 2005, 03:01 PM, sue hetherington asked:
how do you say get well soon in Polish
Otrzymuj? (dostawa?; rozumie?) dobrze wkrótce.
The question marks are characters outside the set this site uses. Check here: http://www.poltran.com/
On Thursday 29th of September 2005, 03:46 AM, Babs asked:
What is a polite and tactful way to tell a visiting relative that their feet are funky as hell and likely contributing to air pollution on a worldwide scale??
On Wednesday 28th of September 2005, 09:56 AM, daragh asked:
Why not do music reviews – favourite album you recently bought- fav of all time – anthony’s top 20 songs of all time- blogs greatest hits- everybody gets their say in the comments – best song wins -is this a good idea – i know you also love your music aswell as your films
I like music, but I don’t pretend to have any understanding of it. I listen very uncritically, unlike the way I watch movies. And I have hardly bought any music since coming to New York.
On Monday 26th of September 2005, 12:46 PM, Nigel asked:
Why are traffic lights (or signals as you Yanks call them) the colours (sorry, colors) that they are?
Red for stop and green for go predates the traffic light – those colours were used for railway signals first.
On Monday 26th of September 2005, 12:45 PM, Nigel asked:
Was the cat in a big hat or was the cat just small?
On Monday 26th of September 2005, 12:00 PM, Babs asked:
I had a dream in which someone I used to work with and have not seen in over 13 years, (and frankly, I couldn’t stand back him then as he was a whiny bastard), made a cameo appearance. What in gods name does it mean??
On Sunday 25th of September 2005, 11:59 AM, Nigel asked:
Now that you’ll soon be in an unfurnished apartment (albeit not one you own) have you found that you interest in furniture catalogues has increased dramatically?
Well, I’m more of an internet kind of guy but yes. It’s really more the giant TVs that I’m interested in than the furniture, but I guess I will need somewhere to sit.
On Sunday 25th of September 2005, 11:58 AM, Nigel asked:
Regarding your comment that it would be silly to ask yourself questions don’t you think the unexamined life is not worth living? Introspect!!!
On Saturday 24th of September 2005, 02:07 PM, Ivan asked:
Nigel will return to the forum soon, do I have to ignore rule 6 again? (at least i can rely on babs to keep the pressure on)
You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, Ivan. All this pressure is coming from your own fevered brain. Be free!
On Friday 23rd of September 2005, 01:37 PM, Babs asked:
Does my not wanting to accept the sleep ap diagnosis and the cure-all thereof make me a vain bastard??
On Thursday 22nd of September 2005, 10:16 PM, Ivan asked:
Have you ever thought about asking yourself questions?
No. That would be silly, wouldn’t it?
Yes.
On Thursday 22nd of September 2005, 10:07 PM, Ivan asked:
I hear your rule 6 and ignore it with lack of compassion towards Nigel abandon, would you be pleased/displeased/disinterested to drop the % quotient below 35%?
It is not a matter of great concern to me.
You must be very, very bored.
On Thursday 22nd of September 2005, 10:05 PM, Babs asked:
Have you been afforded the chance to try, or to cook, ‘Hoppin’ John’??
On Thursday 22nd of September 2005, 11:29 AM, Nigel asked:
Who do you think won the Hitchens – Galloway debate?
Who’s debating what now?
Anyone would think we lived in entirely different countries with distinct media concerns.
On Thursday 22nd of September 2005, 11:27 AM, Nigel asked:
Do any plants have square roots?
On Thursday 22nd of September 2005, 12:20 AM, Babs asked:
Should I ruin the boys fun and post a 70th comment on the famed ‘Cast’ post, or should I just let some unwitting party comment and THEN continue with the shenanigans??
(Obviously this question is best answered sooner than later, if possible)
Apparently pirates have no truck with that sort of thing.
On Wednesday 21st of September 2005, 10:35 AM, Ivan asked:
Back to the fan thing, if yes does that mean it will be hot enough to go for a swim in the sea?
Did you not read the rules? They’re right there. Look up. Seriously. Up.
Anyway, as far as I can recall, the temperature of the sea isn’t really that related to the prevailing temperature of a locality. Since heat (as opposed to temperature) is relative the sea will probably seem quite warm on a cold day.
But please bear in mind that I remember reading once that the Irish Sea is the most radioactive in the world. Thanks, Britain!
On Wednesday 21st of September 2005, 10:33 AM, Ivan asked:
Absinthe, with or without sugar?
Why, with, of course.
Rule 6! Rule 6!
On Wednesday 21st of September 2005, 10:32 AM, Ivan asked:
Does anyone need a fan in the Autumn in Ireland? (because we have one sitting in our living room)
I suppose it might be useful for chopping carrots or something.
On Wednesday 21st of September 2005, 10:30 AM, Ivan asked:
Should Stephanie water her plants once or twice a week?
“Plants” is a uselessly vague term in this context.
Twice.
On Tuesday 20th of September 2005, 11:48 AM, Nigel asked:
Have you read “Lost For Words” by JOhn Humphreys yet? I think you’d appreciate that.
I have never even heard of it until now.
On Tuesday 20th of September 2005, 08:50 AM, Babs asked:
My nephew is turning into a snotnosed teenager in 3 weeks time. What would a hip about-to-be-13 kid like for a present do you suppose??
I really don’t know. Thinking back, the only thing I really wanted at the age of 13 was to be told I never had to go to school ever again. I’m sure if you could fix that up he’d be thrilled.
On Sunday 18th of September 2005, 09:39 AM, Nigel asked:
Am I really a grammar Nazi? Why thanks!
Only by the standards of others.
On Sunday 18th of September 2005, 09:38 AM, Nigel asked:
Do you think it’s a bad idea to suggest a pool (of the billiards variety) bar as a venue for a date? I do, especially if you end up playing for a while. Fuck! Oh well, that makes the list of second dates shorter!
Oh and I know it’s breaking the rules but all the chapters in “Curious Incident” were numbered with prime numbers. You can see how it could have gotten out of hand.
Yes. You are good at pool so that also could be construed as “showing off”.
On Saturday 17th of September 2005, 07:04 AM, Ivan asked:
How annoyed will nigel be when he sees his average is below 40% again?
Not as annoyed as I am to see that you’ve broken rule 6.
On Saturday 17th of September 2005, 07:02 AM, Ivan asked:
Why havent u answered my last question yet even though you have found time to post comments?
That’s just the way it goes sometimes.
On Friday 16th of September 2005, 06:27 PM, Ivan asked:
Can you get tetris in the psp?
Lumines is similar but inferior. I don’t think you can get it pure. Anyway, the PSP is better for watching TV and movies than it is for games. At least, until GTA:LCS comes out.
On Friday 16th of September 2005, 01:52 AM, Babs asked:
Settle an argument please. Which episodes of M*A*S*H are funnier?? The ones with Trapper?? Or the ones with BJ??
Surely the choice is between Frank Burns and Charles Winchester. Or Radar and Klinger as clerk.
Anyway, BJ was in more and later episodes than Trapper so obviously he was in more of the mushy ones.
On Wednesday 14th of September 2005, 04:00 PM, Babs asked:
My cousin insists on putting garlic powder in the macaroni and cheese. How can I convince him that this practice is blasphemy and, moreover, completely disgusting??
On Wednesday 14th of September 2005, 12:53 PM, Nigel asked:
Do you think the publishers of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” were relieved that it didn’t have a few hundred more chapters?
I’m thinking of how long the chapter title pages alone would have been. Now that’s a hell of a big printing bill.
I have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.
On Wednesday 14th of September 2005, 12:51 PM, Nigel asked:
Hmmm. Asked an unclear question earlier. Sagan ends with Ellie finding a sequence of digits deep inside pi that can be decoded to produce a picture of a circle. This is proof that the universe was created.
It doesn’t, of course, have to mean that it was created by Bog in the heavens, but it isn’t far away.
I’m sure, however, that he did pray that his first and only work of fiction would someday be read and assessed by my razor sharp intellect.
But anyway, theist?
Would that really be proof? Anyway, just because somebody creates a work of fiction in which the world was indupitably created by a higher power doesn’t necessarily mean that they believe it to be true in reality.
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/11623
On Wednesday 14th of September 2005, 07:52 AM, Ivan asked:
Have you bought/tried the PSP yet?
Ivan, please, have we met? I got one on the first day.
It’s awesome.
On Tuesday 13th of September 2005, 04:43 PM, Babs asked:
Oog!! I’ve got an actual ‘sound thingie’ type question!! If someone has a VHS tape that was recorded with a video camera, at, say, a party, is it possible to edit the din of rambling drunks and general background noisiness out in order to hear what was meant to be heard?? Or is it all set in stone??
It’s in stone. Sorry. That’s why good sound is expensive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocktail_party_effect
On Tuesday 13th of September 2005, 02:20 PM, Nigel asked:
I finished reading “Contact” a few days ago. So does this mean that Carl Sagan was a theist? Of sorts anyway.
You mean, you think he prayed that you would finish?
On Tuesday 13th of September 2005, 02:18 PM, Nigel asked:
What’s the highest prime number known to humankind?
Apologies if the answer won’t fit in your answer box.
No, it fits:
2^25964951 − 1
Apparently it’s 7,816,230 digits long.
On Tuesday 13th of September 2005, 11:26 AM, Babs asked:
While you were in Canada did anyone try to force you to swear allegiance to false (read: Canadian) bacon??
You North Americans just don’t get bacon at all, any of you.
On Monday 12th of September 2005, 12:17 PM, Nigel asked:
Seen the light yet and become a Pastafarian?
I have been touched by his noodly appendage.
On Monday 12th of September 2005, 12:16 PM, Nigel asked:
Is Habitat better than Ikea?
In some senses yes, in others no.
What are they, types of bird?
On Monday 12th of September 2005, 08:28 AM, Babs asked:
Do you suppose god would mind if I prayed for the Yankees to go on a massive losing streak??
I don’t think he would care. Like me.
On Saturday 10th of September 2005, 02:17 PM, Nigel asked:
How come you’re not reviewing movies anymore? I want this feature reinstated!
Time. I have time to see them, but not review them. Your request has been noted and will be ignored in due course.
On Saturday 10th of September 2005, 02:16 PM, Nigel asked:
I have a hot date with a lovely and erudite American chick soon. Any tips?
Incessantly make fun of Bush and then ask her about her dream wedding.
On Saturday 10th of September 2005, 01:13 PM, Babs asked:
Am I correct in assuming that I have every right to feel slighted by the shabby way in which I have been treated by certain parties of the male persuasion?? And does this give me the inalienable right to call him and tell him to f*** off, even though he hasn’t called me so as to allow me do said venting??
Well, if you do feel slighted then it doesn’t really matter if you have a right to. But I do think that going out of your way to call someone specifically to tell them to f*** off is sending something of a mixed signal.
On Friday 09th of September 2005, 08:58 AM, Nigel asked:
What are the optimum proportions of ingredients in a Nutella and Digestives sandwich?
Do the digestives replace the bread, or are they mashed up into the Nutella?
EIther way, I don’t know.
On Friday 09th of September 2005, 08:56 AM, Nigel asked:
Why do people keep ruining my 40% pass rate on this?
On Thursday 08th of September 2005, 09:24 PM, Ivan asked:
Has anyone else noticed the increased occurance of George Bush’s end of sentence chin wobble? Do you think he is finally showing physical signs of the obvious mental illness he suffers from or is it just enviromental poisoning?
What is a physical sign of a mental illness?
On Thursday 08th of September 2005, 04:34 AM, daragh pounch asked:
Whats eatin you? jesus anto lightin up a bit ya big weirdo!or is it ironic or smarty pants time? howeya keeping anyway?
- Comments: For remarks or questions regarding a specific post.
- Ask Anthony: Simple questions with specific answers. A chance to avail of my wisdom.
- Email: An appropriate way to indulge in chit chat and general inquiries as to health and wellbeing.
On Thursday 08th of September 2005, 04:04 AM, Babs asked:
What do you suppose is better to consume when one is ill, egg drop soup or wonton soup??
It depends. How many pills are you putting into the soup?
On Friday 02nd of September 2005, 07:18 AM, daragh pounch asked:
that was supposed to be NEW ZEALAND
I’m amused that you think that was the only error.
On Friday 02nd of September 2005, 07:16 AM, daragh pounch asked:
how do you get the figs into the fig rolls? the drugs don’t work they just make you burp! guinness is not the choice der tommissar its erdinger – or weise bier or pronunced vice beer – big huge glass- the glass is the best bit and a nice big head – reminds me of the film ‘ice cold in alex’ when john mills comes in with cynthia and polishes one off…. ‘worth waiting for’ he exclaims…
why is there not jet stream or smoke that planes leave by when they fly by in austraila or new zeala? mind you the water does go the other way round when you flush the toilet as bart simpson says and the clouds do seem higher in the sky there … far away…far away and there does seem to be more stars in the sky there a whole different constelation there – like the southern cross- im breaking all the rules here but hey its friday and anthony- good luck in canada and say hi to james for me hope you have a great time
On Friday 02nd of September 2005, 04:48 AM, Nigel asked:
Ever tried out a Sensform mattress? They use NASA technology so I figured they’re exactly the kind of bed gadget that you should have. It doesn’t seem right that I’ll soon have one but you won’t!
On Thursday 01st of September 2005, 05:09 PM, Babs asked:
Should I invite one of Trash’s (more sober) friends to the wedding of the century?? Or am I better off going to said wedding solo?
On Wednesday 31st of August 2005, 08:58 PM, Nigel asked:
Are people in New York blaming Jude or Sienna?
On Tuesday 30th of August 2005, 09:11 PM, Nigel asked:
What are the best kind of headphones to use on a plane?
I hear good things about Etymotics.
On Tuesday 30th of August 2005, 07:59 PM, Babs asked:
Is being in a country with limited internet access, at best, a free pass to ask a multitude of questions at once??
On Tuesday 30th of August 2005, 07:07 PM, Nigel asked:
Have you started your post 30th birthday lurch towards the right yet?
I’ve noticed that a lot of people are surprised that I’ve had good things to say about Bush’s support for Iraq’s fledgling democracy and also that I haven’t blamed Tony Blair for the London bombings.
It’s hard to tell. I may well have moved towards the right from a European perspective, but as far as the US is concerned I might as well be a communist.
On Tuesday 30th of August 2005, 06:55 PM, Nigel asked:
What’s happened to inthedarkparty.com?
I ceded it when I emigrated, and it was allowed to lapse by the new proprietors. I haven’t heard anything about a party this year.
On Tuesday 30th of August 2005, 03:51 PM, Nigel asked:
Ever tried Tusker beer? It’s from Kenya and it’s quite nice. I think it might be the one alluded to in “Generation X”.
On Tuesday 30th of August 2005, 03:50 PM, Nigel asked:
Do you think Michael Owen has made a bad career move by siging for The Toon?
No, in that I don’t think anything about it. Why does he have two first names?
On Monday 29th of August 2005, 08:56 PM, Babs asked:
Do you wait until there are a certain amount of questions asked before you answer them, or do you just answer them on a whim whenever you like??
On Sunday 28th of August 2005, 06:44 PM, Babs asked:
Can you name the 42 tribes of Kenya WITHOUT asking Nigel or googling it??
On Saturday 27th of August 2005, 03:49 PM, Nigel asked:
Did you know that Kenya has 42 different tribes?
Did you also know that Mount Kenya is pretty damn big but that I managed to haul my ass up it a few days ago?
I forgot to tell you I was going, didn’t I? Sorry, but it was a spur of the moment decision.
No, I didn’t know any of those things.
Congratulations!
On Friday 26th of August 2005, 11:27 AM, Nigel asked:
Has anybody asked you a question from Kenya before?
On Thursday 25th of August 2005, 12:18 AM, Babs asked:
Do you know the way to San Jose??
I haven’t really researched this, but I imagine it involves getting on a plane, and then perhaps renting a car. Maybe there’s a rail or bus link from the airport.
Anyway, I’m sure any reputable travel agent could help you out.
On Wednesday 24th of August 2005, 11:42 AM, Der Tommissar asked:
What kind of drugs are all these people on?
Daragh: Guinness
Babs: Don’t ask, but apparently they’re not working
Nigel: High on life
Dean: Bock Bier
Jimi: A potent concoction of maple syrup and Labatts
On Tuesday 23rd of August 2005, 12:10 AM, Babs asked:
Is it safe to ask a question now??
On Monday 15th of August 2005, 08:57 AM, daragh pounch asked:
Wanna go to Malta?
Paris is on the cards too – when are you taking holidays?
I have no holidays any more.
On Sunday 14th of August 2005, 08:58 PM, Ben Casey, M.D. asked:
Should I be worried that 6 motrins, 6 tylenols, and 4 childrens aspirins, taken in the span of 12 hours, have done nothing to alleviate toothachey type pains??
On Sunday 14th of August 2005, 07:12 PM, Babs asked:
Do you think the good people of Kenya should be provided with a ‘Nigel repellent’??
I don’t think that’s actually necessary.