The What’s What, Volume 66

Hints for kicking a soda addiction, Should I go with one soda a day then go cold turkey, or just go cold turkey? -LamentaBill

I did it in stages. First, only certain sodas like Sprite and Ginger Ale. Then Kool-Aid and Gatorade, then more water. I was only kicking my habit of drinking soda all the time, I still have soda with a meal now.

Fill in the blank: The two best shows on television right now are _____.  Mine are Burn Notice and Dexter. -Styphillin

Never seen either one of those two.  I would put Mad Men and 30 Rock in there.  Maybe Weeds.  Tough call.

Why does GT:IV get so much hate from fans of the series? -PetrifiedGood

Because many people want many different things. Hype promises they get what they want. They raise the bar for the game for themselves so high, it’s impossible to meet. The only thing left is disappointment from outrageous expectations.

Why do some Christians disapprove of metal music? I’ve read through the Bible quite a few times and I don’t think it says anywhere that metal music is bad or not allowed. -GingerBomb

I think its funny how you reference the Bible as being devoid of adverse opinions to metal music like its some sort of validation.   Tell me, good sir, why is there no mention in the Bible of Jesus doing the macarena? Or commandments against attending a Mets game?

Campers suck. Not those who snipe people, that’s fine with me. Just the people who hide in a corner with a shotgun for the whole game, getting about 6 kills and never moving. I don’t know why it bothers me, but the fact they play the game in this way for some reason just pisses me off. -BlooRayGamin

If you know where they are, get a sniper rifle and make them move with bullets. Or chuck some explosives their way.  That’s how you deal with people that have a favorite spot, and you know where it is.

Thanks for the restaurant job recommendation.  It’s pretty much how you said it was going to be.  Maybe its because the restaurant I work at is chill as shit and full of hippies, but its actually a lot of fun. All the girls are good looking (at least 7 and up, minus 2 or 3 of them), I get free food, free beer…and the day goes by really fast since we’re so busy.  Not only that, but it only took 4 days on the job before someone invited me to smoke up on break – and it was one of my supervisors.  Thanks again!  -Vito_Dat_ass

Holy shit!  I’m actually an influence of some sort?  Shocking.  But yeah, I loved restaurants. Working nights, weekends, and holidays was a serious drawback. I miss those days, but I’m thankful I found a good office job to settle into. A lot less stress, too. But less fun, for sure.

There’s this girl I’m kind of into and I want to start talking to her, I’m just not sure what to say. We were kind of acquaintances awhile ago, but we don’t talk any more.   I really do want to say something though, strike up a conversation, I just don’t know what to begin with. -TCP1189

I always broke the ice by telling a funny story like I have known them forever. Something that shows a fault of yours but ultimately has you looking good at the end. Or an insightful question that lets you see how she thinks, and if shes smart, she gets to show that off.

Whats brown and rhymes with Snoop? Dr Dre. -Benjimanly

LoL.  I get it.  You are supposed to say poop, but its really a joke that makes you think, because Dr Dre writes rhymes with Snoop.  That’s actually quite clever.

Who’s going to win NFL Rookie of the Year? Sanchez?  Crabtree? -DeadRising

Percy Harvin.  Sanchez has looked like hot garbage in two games. And the Jets have a tough schedule this year. He’s gonna get smoked.  Crabtree needs to sign before I can consider him.  I won’t take him without seeing him play against NFL talent.  Percy Harvin is going to start for a Hall of Fame QB, with a solid running game established.  Looks like an ideal situation.

You ever fry bread/eggs like in V For Vendetta?-Admiral_Purina

Eggs in a basket? Yeah, my mom made these for breakfast all the time.  Haven’t had them in years though.

What console would hurt the most if you threw it at someone’s face?-Innocentsual

Last gen Xbox. Thing was angular and weighed as much as a dorm refrigerator.  There is some consideration to the Gamecube, because it has the handle.

Are apologies after the fact meaningless? Considering you knew that the apology is just a consequence of the act? It’s only meaningful if you apologize before you get caught. That’s really the only time you are able to tell someone is truly remorseful.  -TheeAnswer

Yes, and in addition, apologizing before the act takes place. I can really respect someone who fesses up to a difficult decision thats going to screw me and alerts me ahead of time, that it’s going to screw me.

The What’s What, Volume 13

You are a person with no religion, where do you get your morals? -mafia149

There alot to be said for the instincts of morality.  Alot of people see benefits in supporting others, naturally.

Is it wrong to say that Africa is extremely uncivilized? -Burntcheese

They’re civilized enough to milk retarded Americans from their bank accounts over the internet.  So, they got that going for them.

Is G4 an epic failure of a channel? I flip through it occasionally and it’s. just. awful. I don’t know why it’s still on air.  X-Play sucks donkey balls and is so one-sided it’s not even funny. -RuebenPubes

When a video game channel stops talking down to its audience with immature writing, zany “in your face” hosting, and shaky cameras for extreme effects, the public will not allow itself to take it seriously.  Any industry that thinks its doing its customers a favour by referring to them as and marketing to them as “pimply faced virginal teenagers” is not going to succeed.

Ever since Guitar Hero appeared on the market, people don’t care about Dance Dance Revolution. It just overtook it. But Guitar Hero gives that feeling of being a rockstar.  Still show DDR some love. -HiRoll3r

You mean those idiots dancing all the time in front of people at movie theatres and arcades thinking that people were admiring them when, in fact, they were ridiculing them, gained no tangible positive long-term effects?  All that training in synchronized hopping paid no real life benefits?  I’m shocked.

Would you rather date a stripper or a porn star? On the one hand the porn star would be extremely experienced. Extremely, but the stripper also knows quite a bit of moves. The porn star’s sausage wallet would be way more loose than the stripper, though. Lets say the chances of them having an std is equal. They are equally hot and you can’t have both. -Edamiller

Which ever one would allow me to sit in her house all day, eating her food and playing PS3.

If Toby is really gone from The Office I’ll probably stop watching even though I like Amy Ryan’s character a lot. -Farleylives

I almost peed my pants when Kevin was getting food from the vending machine, and the new HR girl thinks hes retarded.  I love the new angle.  Toby was a wet blanket. Good Riddance.

fargo is such a great movie YA DARN TOOTIN! -hjde4450

You were such a supah lady! *sobs uncontrollably*

i’m thinking of opening a topless barber shop…. i need a name for it and I’m stuck on “a bit off the top” any suggestions? -ChesterBronzekettle

Trim ‘n Trim?

You wake up and the Earth is empty of humans.  What do you do? -SmallFarva

Probably rob a bank first, just in case its temporary.  Then Id probably play Corvette demo derby.  Drive a few luxury sedans full of fireworks off cliffs.  Maybe burn down some places I think suck. It be pretty destructive for a while.  After that I’d probably try to wrap my head around how solar power works, so I can get to handling when the power grid shuts down.

Remember “Who let the dogs out”? -blanketmedia

*Does the macarena*

I’m 17 and waitresses still ask me if I want a “big person” menu at restaurants. What the hell. I hate looking so freaking young. I will be ID’d till I’m in my 40s at this rate. -pokemaniac1311

Tell her “If you want a “big person tip.”  Only really hit “Big person tip” with inflection and finger quotes.  She’ll get the point.  Also, Pokemon e-mail addresses aren’t doing your adult credibility any favours.

Are there any real life facilities that have a self destruct sequence? I don’t know. -P_O_T_G

I read somewhere that the the UberSuper conductor they are building has 24 independent points they can cut off a test with large explosions.  It would destroy the superconductor.

Why do people hate hippies? -Kryogenetix

People just hate preachers. The people that think that their way of living should be imposed on everyone. And hippiedom has a high percentage of preachers; Vegetarians, pacifists, idealists.  Most hippies believe that what they are doing should be the way for everyone. Its the same reason I hate most churchie republicans.