The What’s What, Volume 131

Do you believe in equality? -em_t_media

In principal.  However, I also believe that our differences should be utilized to our collective advantage, though. But everyone, regardless of their differences, should be treated equally.  Give everyone an equal opportunity, and let the individuals talent, decisions and  ethics be the deciding factors.  And though you may have succeeded at something more than your neighbor, you still have to treat him like you would want to be treated.

Does the “opposites attract” rule hold true for you? I realized today that it does for me. I’m a quiet, reserved guy, and every girlfriend I’ve had and every girl I’ve ever been on a date with is very outgoing and sometimes flamboyant. -abearinaguysuit

I kinda dont buy it. People you love and people you hate, both will have things in common, and things you see differently. Some are more important than others to each of you. If you choose to, you can focus on it. It doesnt matter either way, you’ll either work together or you wont.  Perhaps the women you date tend to be extroverted because they are the only kind of woman who approach you.  Or maybe you find extroversion sexy.  Im saying it might be an effect, not the cause.

Hakuna Vagina! -ProudXBot

It aint no passing craze.

Do you dislike the police? I can’t stand the police in my town. That is mainly cause its such a small town that they always hire kids out of high school and i know all of them. Most of them break the law more then they uphold it. -NynteenAytyFore

To this point, in my recorded history, I have never yet been in the situation where anyone has said the words “Oh good, the police are here.”  I’ve also had interactions with good and bad police officers. If you are asking on a personal level, I’m going with dislike based off the fact that I’m not doing anything to hurt or steal from anyone. So if they’re bothering me at all, it’s counterproductive to society.  But overall, big-picture stuff, it’s like.

he was frozen during a racist time. unfrozen in a more tolerant time; I wonder how Captain America felt having to take orders from a black man? -XeXetheZ

“And what’s with dames wearing pants?”

When I say Rebekah Brooks, you say…… nothing, because she is probably listening.  Signed, British Humour -LeColiumbre

huff huff huff huff huff *monocle pops out*  Lovely jubbly, old bean.

Robin Williams’ style of comedy is really odd. Like…it’s too obvious. it’s really surface level stuff.  lots of accents and jokes you’ve already heard many times over and over. really odd for such a talented guy.  -RomaForza91

While a talented stage presence and a surprisingly rangey actor, I agree about the stand-up.  Especially todays generations not following. Hes Jeff Dunham and the puppets are just nonsensical exaggerated impressions. Im borderline offended when people think they can entertain me without any real substance, but if it plays to the rubes, then he can be King of the Simples and they can eat it up like winter oatmeal.  I always thought hes a natural fit for Broadway.

Racewalking is very unique sport in that unlike traditional sports where an athlete uses all their capabilities to overcome the obstacle, with racewalking, the athletes ability in using all their capabilities are limited (e.g. having a swimmer only swim with one arm). They have to work within the limitations of keeping strict form and always keeping one foot on the ground, in a way, there is an artificial hold against capability. It’s an art form and not just something anyone can do at a professional standard. Racewalking shouldn’t be dismissed as a sport just because if defies the conventions of regular sports.  What is it about racewalking that makes society so dismissive towards it? -Solotanze

It seems like a marathon for people who suck. Why arent they running? Theres no reason for someone to racewalk under any situation in real life, efficiently. You either walk or run. Why isnt there a NASCAR event where people only use 2 wheels? Its certainly not a race. What the fuck are you doing, then?  The term “artificial hold against capability” is damning. Pretty much by definition it’s not a sport. It belongs in the Special Olympics. What a disaster. It’s people breaking Guinness records for the sake of doing it. 14 hour fist pumping, indeed.

how many sausages do you think there are in the world? -TabithasFiat

It’s one of those questions you have to file under the ebb and flow of i9ndustry and life, or you’ll go mad.  I recommend shooting an email to the whatever lobbying group, you know the greater United States Pork Council or something.  “The Other White Meat” guys and gals. They can give you an estimate for American sausage production and consumption, so you could even infer a global estimate yourself.  The important point, is don’t get too wrapped up in this question. Once you cross a line, you become an owner of the question, and your soul can turn dark.