The Saturday 6-Pack

right-track · 05-09-2009, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Yes well, er,.....stay off that pop there.

ahem...err...I'll rephrase that for our colonial cousins.

Last night was alcohol free.

SATCHMO · 05-09-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FireInCairo

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
Why give me nipples?

You know its ironic (and I say this B4 I have my go this week) All the questions I would ask god if there is one revolve around these types of issues like "Is it necessary that I have a random hair that grows off the back of my right ear......was this part of your 'immaculate design'?"

right-track · 05-09-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FireInCairo

6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?
I wouldn't sya that I'm really in a position to comment.

These are questions for all nationalities. After all, the 'American Dream' is only a perception that's existed throughout American history (isn't it?) and I was wondering what people percieved to be 'The American Dream' and whether or not the notion has changed with time through the decades.
Is this question so hard to answer?

FireInCairo · 05-09-2009, 03:25 AM

Well I really don't know that much about americans, but...
If I were to answer I would state that I don't think there ever was a singular American Dream. It is a deeply divided country with no singular identity.

SATCHMO · 05-09-2009, 03:51 AM

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
"Was all that necessary......really?

2. Do you have a middle name?
yes

3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed...

The original Woodstock would've been nice

4. 3 things you should never do...

Trust the government to solve societal problems
Invite your father in law to your bachelor party
Check a prostitute for man parts before you pay her.

5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life...

I had a moment of intense prayer where it felt, to the best of my ability to describe it, like someone dumped a giant bucket of pure light on me; I'm speaking more literally than figuratively. For several days after I experienced a level of peace that is completely ineffable

6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?

The American dream is the promise of opportunity to anyone who comes to the country and works hard to achieve there dreams. I've been told that in a tangible sense the American dream was owning property. It's not that it's not still alive It's just that it's no longer restricted to just America.

Piss Me Off · 05-09-2009, 06:18 AM

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
"Can we go get a drink somewhere? We've got some stuff to talk about.."
2. Do you have a middle name?
James.
3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed...
66 World Cup. Woodstock. Maybe the 60's in general.
4. 3 things you should never do...
Hit the doubles too early.
Cheat.
Tempt fate.
5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life...
Lying on a friends trampoline at a house party, looking at the stars, until someone jumped on me.
6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?
Well i think there's every chance th... HOLY JESUS WHAT ARE THESE GODDAMNED ANIMALS???

Bulldog · 05-09-2009, 09:19 AM

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
Something about the recipe for the ultimate cocktail.

2. Do you have a middle name?
Two; William Joseph.

3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed...
'66 world cup probably.

4. 3 things you should never do...
Eat black pudding with the knowledge of what's in it.
Pull someone's finger when they ask you to.
Drink brandy.

5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life...
There are several. Taking the dog for walks back at my parents' place can be very zen-like for example.

6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men sums up my feelings on the matter quite well.

jackhammer · 05-09-2009, 09:47 AM

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
I don't believe in god so I wouldn't be asking him anything.

2. Do you have a middle name?
Yes thankyou.

3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed...
The big bang. Apparantly the universe started smaller than a pinhead.

4. 3 things you should never do...
Piss in your wardrobe
Piss in her wardrobe
Wear sandals and socks

5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life...
Camping in Cannock chase when I was a young un for 3 summers in a row. Loved the solitude.

6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?
I dream quite frequently of Americans.

Alfred · 05-09-2009, 10:47 AM

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
What is the purpose of pubic hair?

2. Do you have a middle name?
Charles, named after my grandfather.

3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed...
I would've liked to see The Clash live.

4. 3 things you should never do...
1. Laugh during a funeral
2. Laugh during the national anthem
3. Laugh during a Remembrance Day ceremoney

5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life...
I was probably having a really nice dream.

6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?
To be wealthy and popular, no question about it.

LoathsomePete · 05-09-2009, 11:11 AM

1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?

I'm not sure if I would say anything, I think I would just sit and listen to what it has to say.

2. Do you have a middle name?

Yes, David, my grandfathers name

3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed...

I would have to say the Russian Revolution.

4. 3 things you should never do...

Go up to a guy who's talking to a girl at a bar or club, put your hand on the guys shoulder and nod at the girl at say "wanna go halfers on a rape charge?"

Drive a car like you would in Grand Theft Auto

Tell a dead baby joke at a funeral.

5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life...

I managed to find my way up onto the roof a my friend's very tall apartment building downtown. It was high enough that I couldn't really hear anything but the occasional construction work. I'm not sure why, but I felt at peace with myself, I had clarity and yeah... it was nice.

6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed?

I would describe it as doing and living happily. I'm not sure where the white picket fence, beautiful house wife in the suburbs, and 2.5 kids came from because that does not equate to happiness in my mind. I think as long as people are doing what makes them happy and living comfortably the "American Dream" exists, but you can change the title to better suit your setting. As far as it existing in the past, I think it was a good marketing gimmick used to drive people out of the city and to the 'burbs where they could feel "safe" and now I just laugh at the massive rush back into the city due to gentrification. Has it changed? Probably, I think a lot more people are content living in a 640x800 sq ft apartment with a loved one, or maybe I just hang out with too many yuppies.

05-09-2009, 03:25 AM	#1834 (permalink)
FireInCairo Later on... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,235	Well I really don't know that much about americans, but... If I were to answer I would state that I don't think there ever was a singular American Dream. It is a deeply divided country with no singular identity. __________________ O G MUDBONE: Only You can prevent forest fires.

05-09-2009, 06:18 AM	#1836 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be? "Can we go get a drink somewhere? We've got some stuff to talk about.." 2. Do you have a middle name? James. 3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed... 66 World Cup. Woodstock. Maybe the 60's in general. 4. 3 things you should never do... Hit the doubles too early. Cheat. Tempt fate. 5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life... Lying on a friends trampoline at a house party, looking at the stars, until someone jumped on me. 6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed? Well i think there's every chance th... HOLY JESUS WHAT ARE THESE GODDAMNED ANIMALS??? __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

05-09-2009, 09:47 AM	#1838 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be? I don't believe in god so I wouldn't be asking him anything. 2. Do you have a middle name? Yes thankyou. 3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed... The big bang. Apparantly the universe started smaller than a pinhead. 4. 3 things you should never do... Piss in your wardrobe Piss in her wardrobe Wear sandals and socks 5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life... Camping in Cannock chase when I was a young un for 3 summers in a row. Loved the solitude. 6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed? I dream quite frequently of Americans. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

05-09-2009, 10:47 AM	#1839 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be? What is the purpose of pubic hair? 2. Do you have a middle name? Charles, named after my grandfather. 3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed... I would've liked to see The Clash live. 4. 3 things you should never do... 1. Laugh during a funeral 2. Laugh during the national anthem 3. Laugh during a Remembrance Day ceremoney 5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life... I was probably having a really nice dream. 6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed? To be wealthy and popular, no question about it. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

05-09-2009, 11:11 AM	#1840 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be? I'm not sure if I would say anything, I think I would just sit and listen to what it has to say. 2. Do you have a middle name? Yes, David, my grandfathers name 3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed... I would have to say the Russian Revolution. 4. 3 things you should never do... Go up to a guy who's talking to a girl at a bar or club, put your hand on the guys shoulder and nod at the girl at say "wanna go halfers on a rape charge?" Drive a car like you would in Grand Theft Auto Tell a dead baby joke at a funeral. 5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life... I managed to find my way up onto the roof a my friend's very tall apartment building downtown. It was high enough that I couldn't really hear anything but the occasional construction work. I'm not sure why, but I felt at peace with myself, I had clarity and yeah... it was nice. 6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed? I would describe it as doing and living happily. I'm not sure where the white picket fence, beautiful house wife in the suburbs, and 2.5 kids came from because that does not equate to happiness in my mind. I think as long as people are doing what makes them happy and living comfortably the "American Dream" exists, but you can change the title to better suit your setting. As far as it existing in the past, I think it was a good marketing gimmick used to drive people out of the city and to the 'burbs where they could feel "safe" and now I just laugh at the massive rush back into the city due to gentrification. Has it changed? Probably, I think a lot more people are content living in a 640x800 sq ft apartment with a loved one, or maybe I just hang out with too many yuppies. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

05-09-2009, 03:51 AM	#1835 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be? "Was all that necessary......really? 2. Do you have a middle name? yes 3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed... The original Woodstock would've been nice 4. 3 things you should never do... Trust the government to solve societal problems Invite your father in law to your bachelor party Check a prostitute for man parts before you pay her. 5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life... I had a moment of intense prayer where it felt, to the best of my ability to describe it, like someone dumped a giant bucket of pure light on me; I'm speaking more literally than figuratively. For several days after I experienced a level of peace that is completely ineffable 6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed? The American dream is the promise of opportunity to anyone who comes to the country and works hard to achieve there dreams. I've been told that in a tangible sense the American dream was owning property. It's not that it's not still alive It's just that it's no longer restricted to just America.

05-09-2009, 09:19 AM	#1837 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	1. If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Something about the recipe for the ultimate cocktail. 2. Do you have a middle name? Two; William Joseph. 3. Choose one moment in history that you would like to have personally witnessed... '66 world cup probably. 4. 3 things you should never do... Eat black pudding with the knowledge of what's in it. Pull someone's finger when they ask you to. Drink brandy. 5. Describe the most peaceful moment of your life... There are several. Taking the dog for walks back at my parents' place can be very zen-like for example. 6. How would you describe "The American Dream"? Does it really exist? Did it exist in the past? Has it changed? John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men sums up my feelings on the matter quite well.