Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. We’ve ripped her off not so long ago as well. It’s pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that’s where we live as a thief. Also, it’s long so we’ll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all of us thieves!

Jack’s Answers

1. Song that always makes you sad? 
I answered a similar question in a TMI Tuesday from last year:

“untitled #1“, also known as “Vaka“, by Icelandic rock band Sigur Rós. Though I haven’t the slightest idea what it’s about, the song itself is haunting thanks to lead singer Jónsi Birgisson’s vocals, but it becomes even more tragic and heartbreaking upon watching the video, which depicts post-apocalyptic schoolchildren enjoying recess in the middle of nuclear winter.

At the time, Hedone commented that she didn’t think she’d watch the video.  But in the off chance that she reads this and has changed her mind, I’m embedding said video below.

(Note that all the versions I found on YouTube cut right to the vocals, but the album version of the track features an instrumental portion at the beginning.)

2. Last thing you bought? 
As of this writing (although not necessarily when it’s posted), the most recent purchase I made was lunch today: A couple slices of pizza.

3. Last person you argued with? 
Probably my mom.

4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on? 
No.  If I’m eating a peanut butter sandwich, I’m not sure the butter is going to add anything.  Maybe if I’m grilling it, but I’ve honestly never made a grilled peanut butter sandwich.

5. One of your stuffed animals’ names as a kid? 
I can only recall one stuffed animal from my childhood that had a name, and to be perfectly honest it’s the sort of name that would immediately identify me to anyone reading this who happens to have known me during childhood.  So I’ll just say that my stuffed kitty-cat was named Mr. Jingles, with the understanding that I never had a stuffed kitty-cat, much less one named Mr. Jingles.

6. Did you ever at one time own a Barenaked Ladies CD? 
Not a physical copy of one, but I’ve got mp3s of pretty much all of their stuff.

7. Favorite day of the week? 
I’m going to say Friday.  While it’s not usually an easy day for me by any means, I have the entirety of my weekend ahead of me.  While I love the relative lack of work on Saturdays, by Saturday night my weekend is already winding down.

8. Favorite sundae topping? 
I’m probably starting a trend here, because I know that my answers to some of this week’s questions will be along the lines of “I can’t choose”, but I can’t choose.  If I’m having a sundae, it’s got to have hot fudge or chocolate syrup, or occasionally a warm sliced strawberry topping of which I’m fond.  It should also have chopped or slivered almonds, although I’ll gladly take walnuts if necessary.  Whipped cream is not necessary but I don’t usually refuse it; and a cherry is essential.  And if it’s got all that, you may as well add a banana.

9. Did you take piano lessons? 
No.  I once had an electronic keyboard, but I sucked at it.  My parents weren’t about to invest money in piano lessons – or for that matter a piano itself – for a kid who was so obviously bereft of musical talent.

10. Most frequent song played?
It sounds like this is a follow-up to the previous question.  Since I’ve never played a song on the piano, I will instead go with the song most frequently played on my mp3 player.  That would be the Oscar-winning Theme From Shaft, by Isaac Hayes.  Going back to my formative years, this song has always been a favorite of mine.  Few songs can inspire an awkward thirteen-year-old to feelings of badassery like this one.

11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?
There aren’t any.  I enjoy the things I enjoy openly and without shame.  I’ve never understood the concept of a guilty pleasure, either.

12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey? 
Definitely basketball, despite the fact that I lack the height, and I’m decent on ice skates.

13. Date someone older or younger? 
No preference.  I’ve dated older, younger, and the same age, and I generally had a pretty good time of it.  Age was never really a deciding factor.

14. One place you could travel right now? 
I need to travel to bed soon, as I’m writing this at 12:30 AM after a very long day.

15. Do you use umbrellas? 
No.  I carry one when I’m out with the baby, but I haven’t used it as it’s been pretty dry the last couple months.  In the past, I’ve never been particularly good about remembering to bring an umbrella, and at any rate I tend not to spend much time outside when it’s raining anyway.

16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? 
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command
With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The true north strong and free!
And stand on guard, O Canada
We stand on guard for thee
…That’s all I got.  So I guess the answer is no.

17. Favorite cheese? 
I like blue cheese, whether served as salad dressing, crumbled atop a burger, or combined with panko breadcrumbs to make a delicious crust for filet mignon.  Blue cheese is pungent and delicious, and just so happens to be the only thing with blue veins that I’ve ever had in my mouth.

18. The Smith’s or The Cure? 
Despite the importance of The Smiths to the British underground music scene of the early 1980s, and despite my preference of their indie sound over The Cure’s gothic New Wave, growing up I listened to The Cure a lot more than I did The Smiths.  That said, I do find it notable that the frontman of The Cure is Robert Smith, and feel that he would have been well-suited to switch places with Morrissey as the frontman of The Smiths.

19. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes? 
I prefer brunettes, although as you might guess from my answer to #13, hair color was never really a deciding factor for me on who to date.

20. Best job you ever had? 
Definitely a blow job.

Jill’s Answers

1. Song that always makes you sad? 
Jack suggests that I answer “Whatever sappy song happens to be playing while I’m on my period.”  He’s right, but I’m going to go with Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole.  It was played at my Grandmother’s funeral, and it always makes me think of how much I love and miss her.

2. Last thing you bought? 
I bought two pairs of thong panties from Kohl’s.  They had a buy one, get one half off deal.  I’m sure you’ll be able to see them on the next couple #thongthursdays if you follow us on Twitter.

3. Last person you argued with?
My daughter, who refused to go to bed.  I won!  She’s sleeping right this minute.

4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on? 
No.  I have never done this.  I used to put butter before jelly, but not anymore.  All the butter does is add calories.

5. One of your stuffed animals’ names as a kid? 
I don’t think I ever named them, actually.  How about Fred?  I’m going to say that I once had some kind of stuffed animal named Fred.

6. Did you ever at one time own a Barenaked Ladies CD? 
My friend burned me a copy of one once.  Does that count?  I’ve seen them in concert a couple times, so it’s not like I’m a total leech.

7. Favorite day of the week? 
I love Saturdays because I get to be home with my family, and unlike Sundays I don’t have to return to work the next day.

8. Favorite sundae topping? 
I like caramel sauce on my sundae.  I have also drizzled it on my nipples and had Jack lick it off.  While we’re talking dirty, I like nuts as well.

9. Did you take piano lessons? 
No.  We didn’t have a piano when I was growing up.  In the late 1980s, my parents got a piano, and my younger sisters took lessons.

10. Most frequent song played?
On the piano?  For God’s sake, read my answer to question #9!

11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy?
Pretty Little Liars.  It seems to be geared toward teenagers and twentysomethings, definitely not my demographic.  But I like the mystery aspect, so I watch it.

12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey? 
Basketball.  I’m not crazy about the idea of taking a hockey puck to the teeth.

13. Date someone older or younger? 
Younger.  And I married him!

14. One place you could travel right now? 
Does this mean a place I would like to go right now?  Or does it mean a place that’s convenient to travel right now?  I’m guessing that it means a place I would like to go right now.  I’ll say Disneyland.

15. Do you use umbrellas? 
No.  They’re more of a pain in the ass than they’re worth.  I try not to spend too much time outside when it’s raining anyway, and if all I have to do is run to my car, it would take me more time to open and close the umbrella than it would take to just run, unlock the door and get in.  Plus, then you’ve got a wet umbrella fucking up your upholstery.

16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? 
No.  Do you?

17. Favorite cheese? 
Dubliner Irish cheddar.

18. The Smith’s or The Cure? 
The Cure.  I never really listened to The Smiths.

19. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes? 
Brunettes.  I find blondes attractive as well, but my natural preference is toward darker hair, and frequently darker features as well.  This applies to men and women.

20. Best job you ever had? 
The best job I ever had was probably the school where I first taught kindergarten.  The students and their parents were wonderful, and the staff was like a family.  In fact, I still get together with members of the faculty despite the fact that I haven’t taught there in five years.