http://theshork.com A game of questions and answers Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:17:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Was it the swine flu? The cute-n-fluffy-hamster flu? Or perhaps you contracted the infamous gargoyle flu? What was the worst form of the flu you ever had? http://theshork.com/2009/04/what-was-the-worst-flu-you-had/ So, in a month or so Battlestar Galactica will be over, and I'm afraid that endlessly watching my Stargate Atlantis and Farscape DVD's is going to get old. What's going to tide me over till humanity finally boldly goes? Name it, and toss in a quick synopsis. So long as ... http://theshork.com/2009/03/the-next-sci-fi-series-i-will-love/ It's an oldie, but a goodie. UPDATE After much deliberation, I'm going to have to give it to it turns out that sort of thing is not allowed in public. any more. Congratulations, anonymous! For your graphic sincerity you win some "alone time." http://theshork.com/2009/02/reasons-why-im-not-allowed-to-play-with-you-any-more/ My cat, Clawed Garamond, goes super crazy at strange times. Sometimes he's just sitting there, and others he's being pet and purring like mad... and then he goes into miniature Chuck Norris mode. Just how did we get here? Help me figure out why. UPDATE: Some amazing entries here, but I think ... http://theshork.com/2009/01/why-did-my-cat-scratch-you/ You know, the thing. I can't find it... UPDATE: Good answers all, but I've got to give it to Blampert: It’s inside of the droids you aren’t looking for. Congratulations, Blampert. As I wave my hand in your face, I know you'll understand you don't want a prize. http://theshork.com/2009/01/now-where-did-i-put-it/ Now that the holiday season is over, and we all are on our way back to our normal lives, what don't you miss about the craziness of the last month? UPDATE: Blampert wins it with recession talk I gotta agree. As much as it sucks for everybody, I'm ready for it to be done ... http://theshork.com/2009/01/post-holiday-bliss/ Write your review for Ben's new book: There is Nothing Poetic About Fish   http://theshork.com/2008/12/but-first-a-poem/ You know you've got stories. UPDATE: I've definitely got to give it to Red Matt for his answer: A Menorah Congrats, Matt! You win a confusing holiday around the tree... you know, the one we made out of clay! http://theshork.com/2008/12/worst-christmas-gift/ If ever there was a group to find the answer... Update: Jason takes it! "He left just like everyone else: Because you’re fat and ugly and no one will ever love you." http://theshork.com/2008/12/why-did-the-chicken-cross-the-road/ It's only dirty if you make it dirty. UPDATE Well, I gotta hand it to aliasdrea for making it dirty, but Blampert wins with this awkward story: This one time I was talking shit about the sheep to the rooster and he just keep tilting his head and poking around and stuff. Then ... http://theshork.com/2008/12/awkward-moments-involving-livestock/