Friday Meaningless Fun Thread

WSUCougar · 07-11-2003, 10:18 AM

You've just won the Ultimate Game Show and are presented with two prize options. Prizes can be fantasy (i.e., not bound by the laws of nature & reality), and you are magically guaranteed personal safety in anything you choose. Select which one you'd take, and then come up with two more for the next person.

PRIZE OPTIONS:

1. Go for a ride in an F-14 (carrier launch & land included)
2. Drive a race car (NASCAR, Indy, whatever) at the track of your choice

sachmo71 · 07-11-2003, 10:35 AM

I'd take #1 for sure. Lifelong dream, but I would hope the landing would be at night!
Next two prizes....

1. Spend an evening with Beyonce Knowles.
2. Spend an afternoon playing flag football with your choice of NFL players.

Samdari · 07-11-2003, 11:02 AM

OH, god, #2. #1 is not remotely appealing.

1) Hang with LeBron as they are filming "Cribs" You get to drive the hummer.

2) You can have any human you wish evaporate, along with all evidence they existed.

Kodos · 07-11-2003, 11:16 AM

2. Carrot Top.
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1. You can catch the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl for your favorite team, but get no money for it from endorsements or anything else.
2. You can get $100,000 tax free.

Wolfpack · 07-11-2003, 11:18 AM

I'll take (2).

Prize choices:

1) A sniper rifle and clear line of sight of Usama bin Laden's noggin

2) A sniper rifle and clear line of sight of Jacque Chirac's noggin

Butter · 07-11-2003, 11:23 AM

I'd take #1, of course.
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1. Knowing what Jim's next project is.

2. Knowing what year your favorite team would win it's next championship.

primelord · 07-11-2003, 11:25 AM

I'll take #1 just because what fun is it knowing your team is going to win or that it could be a very long way away?

1. Playing a round of golf with Tiger.

2. PLaying one on one with MJ.

SplitPersonality1 · 07-11-2003, 11:27 AM

Interesting choice, but I'd go with #1 - Playing a round of golf with Tiger.

How about:
1) Creating the next great sports-sim in the sport of your choice

or

2) Creating the next big console sports game

Wolfpack · 07-11-2003, 11:30 AM

2...more money in it right now

1) Guaranteeing your school a slot in next year's Sugar Bowl

2) Guaranteeing your school a slot in next year's NCAA basketball championship

digamma · 07-11-2003, 11:42 AM

1. college football is the best game around.

...

1. Starting high school or college over with what you know now.

2. Retiring comfortably today.

WSUCougar · 07-11-2003, 11:45 AM

Oh, #2 - no question!

a. Have a son or daughter who becomes President of the U.S.
b. Have a son or daughter who becomes a moderately successful pro athlete

Craptacular · 07-11-2003, 11:57 AM

B, no politicians in the family please.

#1 - take a one-week trip to the moon
#2 - spend a week as any celebrity you choose

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 12:16 PM

2 - what the hell would you do on the moon? Suffocate?

1. Ask God one question.
2. Give yourself one piece of advice as a 16 year old.

Wolfpack · 07-11-2003, 12:41 PM

2, probably. As a Christian, I'm already asking God questions. It's up to him if he wants to answer.

Something basic:

1) Tickets to Army-Navy game

2) Tickets to Michigan-Ohio State game

Airhog · 07-11-2003, 01:16 PM

I would have to say Tickets to the Army-Navy Game

1. Sex with Fritz
2. Sex with Marmel

VPI97 · 07-11-2003, 01:17 PM

Edit - Egads, I'm not touching that question.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Airhog
I would have to say Tickets to the Army-Navy Game

1. Sex with Fritz
2. Sex with Marmel

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why Airhog is the Thread Killer Extraordinaire.

tucker342 · 07-11-2003, 01:51 PM

Do I have to choose?

WSUCougar · 07-11-2003, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Airhog
1. Sex with Fritz
2. Sex with Marmel

2. I have a marsupial fetish.

= = = = = =

1. Have a role in your favorite movie of all time
2. Have a role in your favorite TV show of all time.

Edit: fixed typo

Coffee Warlord · 07-11-2003, 02:28 PM

#2, though I'm not exactly sure what show I'd pick.

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1. Gain the ability to alter your physical form at will.
2. Gain immortality.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 02:34 PM

1 - I'd make myself into the world's first three-sport athlete.

__

1. Marry a really hot chick that is lousy in bed.
2. Marry a homely chick that is awesome in the sack.

Wolfpack · 07-11-2003, 02:38 PM

1, mischief abounds with that pick. Would not really want to have to watch everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING die, people, cities, planet, solar system, universe.... (shoot, this was meant for Coffee's post...) As for franklin's...it depends on degree of skill...I can put up with a lot if I know I'll enjoy waking up in the morning to a pretty face....

1) Convince a favorite female celeb to pose nude AND be the photographer (it's up to you whether they get published or not)

2) Having the power of invisibility (in which case, photos really won't be necessary if you're perverse enough)

JeeberD · 07-11-2003, 02:43 PM

2. Invisibility would rock...

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1. Become the star player on your favorite pro sports team.

2. Become CEO of a multi-million dollar business.

Swaggs · 07-11-2003, 02:45 PM

2. I would then buy my favorite sports team, the Pirates, and treat them like I was Mark Cuban.

1. Be trapped in a 5 x 5 room with bbor and a pot of chili.
2. Be married to Joumanna Kidd.

EagleFan · 07-11-2003, 03:34 PM

2, that is Jason Kidd's wife I hope.

1 - Having a beer with George Washington and listening to his stories of history.
2 - Having a beer with Ty Cobb and hearing his stories.

Airhog · 07-11-2003, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why Airhog is the Thread Killer Extraordinaire.

obviously not quite good enough

WSUCougar · 07-11-2003, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EagleFan
1 - Having a beer with George Washington and listening to his stories of history.
2 - Having a beer with Ty Cobb and hearing his stories.

GREAT options! As a historian I'd have to go with #1, but tough choice.

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1. Go back in time 100, 500, & 1000 years and live a day anywhere of your choosing.

2. Go ahead in time 100, 500, & 1000 years and live a day anywhere of your choosing.

Coffee Warlord · 07-11-2003, 04:03 PM

#2 - Because I'm convinced all the cool shit is going to happen about 5 minutes after I die, and I wanna see.

(ironically enough, my next 1/2 was gonna be regarding time travel, but....)
--

1) Return to infancy and grow back up, keeping all the knowledge/awareness you've already gained through the years.

2) Find out for yourself what is really there once you die, and come back to life after you get a good look around.

Swaggs · 07-11-2003, 04:12 PM

Excellent set. I would choose #2, more because #1 does not seem too appealing to me.

1. Own your favorite NFL franchise.
2. Own your favorite MLB franchise.

Wolfpack · 07-11-2003, 04:23 PM

1) NFL...at some point, I should have a chance to win a title...doesn't happen much in baseball anymore unless you are one of the "haves".

Choices:

1) To know all there is to know and recall with perfect clarity and speed when asked a question on any subject. (to be omniscient)

2) To be impervious all manner of pain, suffering, illness, and injury, though not immortal, and we'll throw in some kind of Herculean strength on the side as a bonus.

Buzzbee · 07-11-2003, 04:41 PM

Definitely #1. And then I'd call in to every radio talk show I could find and make the hosts feel like idiots.

1) Bring back Jim Morrison from the dead and spend a day with him.

2) Bring back Marilyn Monroe from the dead and spend the day with her.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 04:57 PM

2 - Marilyn... no contest there.

1.) Live in renaissance europe or colonial America, knowing what you know about the future.

2.) Live today but have the knowledge of someone who's lived in the year 2500.

mckerney · 07-11-2003, 05:06 PM

Earl Boykins

Wait, not that kind of a Meaningless Friday Fun Thread? Very well then, my apologies, carry on then.

SackAttack · 07-11-2003, 05:14 PM

2). I'd rather not be burned at the stake for heretical knowledge.

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1) Fall from an airplane at 10,000 feet without a parachute

2) Trapped on a slowly sinking boat in the middle of the Atlantic with no way to summon help

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SackAttack
2). I'd rather not be burned at the stake for heretical knowledge.

----

1) Fall from an airplane at 10,000 feet without a parachute

2) Trapped on a slowly sinking boat in the middle of the Atlantic with no way to summon help

And this was supposed to be a "fun" thread...

mrsimperless · 07-11-2003, 05:30 PM

1) Cause you could do cool flips on the way down. Yes you'll die when you hit the ground but maybe, just maybe some people will see you and say "damn, that d00d is plummeting to his horrible demise, but look at dem coo' flips!" If I'm going out, I want to entertain as I do it.

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1) be blind

2) be deaf

SackAttack · 07-11-2003, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Franklinnoble
And this was supposed to be a "fun" thread...

And it IS...for everybody who's not plummeting or drowning.

illinifan999 · 07-11-2003, 05:43 PM

2) Couldnt stand not seeing where I was going.

1) Have a million bucks in hattrick
2) Win the double in hattrick.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 05:45 PM

What's "win the double" mean?

A million bucks could get blown pretty quick in Hattrick.

illinifan999 · 07-11-2003, 05:47 PM

Win the ML and the Cup in the same season.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by illinifan999
Win the ML and the Cup in the same season.

That'd be worth a lot more than a million Hattrick dollars, I'd think...

mckerney · 07-11-2003, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrsimperless
1) Cause you could do cool flips on the way down. Yes you'll die when you hit the ground but maybe, just maybe some people will see you and say "damn, that d00d is plummeting to his horrible demise, but look at dem coo' flips!" If I'm going out, I want to entertain as I do it.

Plus drowning would suck, at least you're likely to get a quick death on impact.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mckerney
Plus drowning would suck, at least you're likely to get a quick death on impact.

I dunno... I consider myself a pretty good swimmer, and my, um, added girth probably makes me extra-bouyant.

Celeval · 07-11-2003, 09:54 PM

Quote:

and you are magically guaranteed personal safety in anything you choose.

So I'd choose falling, just to be able to hit the ground (*splat*), stand up, brush myself off, and walk away.

[I think this came from a Dilbert cartoon]
1. Have a job in which you do incredibly meaningful and useful work, but get paid pennies for it; or
2. Have a job in which all the work you do is torn up at the end of the day, but get paid handsomely.

illinifan999 · 07-11-2003, 09:57 PM

2)

1) Be able to beta test NCAA Football 2004
2) Be able to beta test Madden 2004

MikeVic · 07-12-2003, 02:46 AM

2, since I don't know much about college football.

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1. Being drafted by the Cinncinati Bengals with the 1st overall pick.

2. Being drafted by the LA Clippers with the 1st overall pick.

EagleFan · 07-12-2003, 09:38 AM

2, since there is still hope for you elsewhere.

1- Being a superstar athlete for one season, before a career ending injury.
2- Being an average athlete for a long career.

cartman · 07-12-2003, 09:48 AM

1- Being a superstar athlete for one season, before a career ending injury.
2- Being an average athlete for a long career.

Have to go with #2. It's no fun dreaming about what might have been, ie. Bo Jackson

New questions:

1. Winning the Tour de France
2. Winning the FIFA World Cup

tucker342 · 07-12-2003, 10:02 AM

2 - I don't know why, but that would be really cool.

New Question:

1. Have sex with your mom
2. Have sex with a 300 lb. guy named Bubba

Now there's a tough one

cartman · 07-12-2003, 10:26 AM

What if your mom is now a 300 lb. guy named Bubba?

07-11-2003, 11:02 AM	#3
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	OH, god, #2. #1 is not remotely appealing. 1) Hang with LeBron as they are filming "Cribs" You get to drive the hummer. 2) You can have any human you wish evaporate, along with all evidence they existed. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

07-11-2003, 11:18 AM	#5
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	I'll take (2). Prize choices: 1) A sniper rifle and clear line of sight of Usama bin Laden's noggin 2) A sniper rifle and clear line of sight of Jacque Chirac's noggin Last edited by Wolfpack : 07-11-2003 at 11:19 AM.

07-11-2003, 11:23 AM	#6
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I'd take #1, of course. ====== 1. Knowing what Jim's next project is. 2. Knowing what year your favorite team would win it's next championship. __________________ My listening habits

07-11-2003, 11:25 AM	#7
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	I'll take #1 just because what fun is it knowing your team is going to win or that it could be a very long way away? 1. Playing a round of golf with Tiger. 2. PLaying one on one with MJ. __________________ .

07-11-2003, 11:27 AM	#8
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	Interesting choice, but I'd go with #1 - Playing a round of golf with Tiger. How about: 1) Creating the next great sports-sim in the sport of your choice or 2) Creating the next big console sports game Last edited by SplitPersonality1 : 07-11-2003 at 11:27 AM.

07-11-2003, 10:35 AM	#2
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I'd take #1 for sure. Lifelong dream, but I would hope the landing would be at night! Next two prizes.... 1. Spend an evening with Beyonce Knowles. 2. Spend an afternoon playing flag football with your choice of NFL players.

07-11-2003, 11:16 AM	#4
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	2. Carrot Top. ====== 1. You can catch the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl for your favorite team, but get no money for it from endorsements or anything else. 2. You can get $100,000 tax free.

07-11-2003, 11:30 AM	#9
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	2...more money in it right now 1) Guaranteeing your school a slot in next year's Sugar Bowl 2) Guaranteeing your school a slot in next year's NCAA basketball championship

07-11-2003, 11:42 AM	#10
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	1. college football is the best game around. ... 1. Starting high school or college over with what you know now. 2. Retiring comfortably today.

07-11-2003, 11:45 AM	#11
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Oh, #2 - no question! a. Have a son or daughter who becomes President of the U.S. b. Have a son or daughter who becomes a moderately successful pro athlete __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

07-11-2003, 11:57 AM	#12
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	B, no politicians in the family please. #1 - take a one-week trip to the moon #2 - spend a week as any celebrity you choose

07-11-2003, 12:16 PM	#13
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2 - what the hell would you do on the moon? Suffocate? 1. Ask God one question. 2. Give yourself one piece of advice as a 16 year old.

07-11-2003, 12:41 PM	#14
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	2, probably. As a Christian, I'm already asking God questions. It's up to him if he wants to answer. Something basic: 1) Tickets to Army-Navy game 2) Tickets to Michigan-Ohio State game

07-11-2003, 01:16 PM	#15
Airhog Captain Obvious Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Norman, Oklahoma	I would have to say Tickets to the Army-Navy Game 1. Sex with Fritz 2. Sex with Marmel __________________ Thread Killer extraordinaire Yay! its football season once again!

07-11-2003, 01:17 PM	#16
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Edit - Egads, I'm not touching that question. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining" Last edited by VPI97 : 07-11-2003 at 01:19 PM.

07-11-2003, 01:51 PM	#18
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Do I have to choose? Last edited by tucker342 : 07-11-2003 at 01:51 PM.

07-11-2003, 02:28 PM	#20
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	#2, though I'm not exactly sure what show I'd pick. --- 1. Gain the ability to alter your physical form at will. 2. Gain immortality.

07-11-2003, 02:34 PM	#21
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	1 - I'd make myself into the world's first three-sport athlete. __ 1. Marry a really hot chick that is lousy in bed. 2. Marry a homely chick that is awesome in the sack.

07-11-2003, 02:38 PM	#22
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	1, mischief abounds with that pick. Would not really want to have to watch everything, and I mean, EVERYTHING die, people, cities, planet, solar system, universe.... (shoot, this was meant for Coffee's post...) As for franklin's...it depends on degree of skill...I can put up with a lot if I know I'll enjoy waking up in the morning to a pretty face.... 1) Convince a favorite female celeb to pose nude AND be the photographer (it's up to you whether they get published or not) 2) Having the power of invisibility (in which case, photos really won't be necessary if you're perverse enough) Last edited by Wolfpack : 07-11-2003 at 02:40 PM.

07-11-2003, 02:43 PM	#23
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	2. Invisibility would rock... ------------------------------------ 1. Become the star player on your favorite pro sports team. 2. Become CEO of a multi-million dollar business. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-11-2003, 02:45 PM	#24
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	2. I would then buy my favorite sports team, the Pirates, and treat them like I was Mark Cuban. 1. Be trapped in a 5 x 5 room with bbor and a pot of chili. 2. Be married to Joumanna Kidd. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

07-11-2003, 03:34 PM	#25
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	2, that is Jason Kidd's wife I hope. 1 - Having a beer with George Washington and listening to his stories of history. 2 - Having a beer with Ty Cobb and hearing his stories. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

07-11-2003, 04:03 PM	#28
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	#2 - Because I'm convinced all the cool shit is going to happen about 5 minutes after I die, and I wanna see. (ironically enough, my next 1/2 was gonna be regarding time travel, but....) -- 1) Return to infancy and grow back up, keeping all the knowledge/awareness you've already gained through the years. 2) Find out for yourself what is really there once you die, and come back to life after you get a good look around.

07-11-2003, 04:12 PM	#29
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Excellent set. I would choose #2, more because #1 does not seem too appealing to me. 1. Own your favorite NFL franchise. 2. Own your favorite MLB franchise. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

07-11-2003, 04:23 PM	#30
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	1) NFL...at some point, I should have a chance to win a title...doesn't happen much in baseball anymore unless you are one of the "haves". Choices: 1) To know all there is to know and recall with perfect clarity and speed when asked a question on any subject. (to be omniscient) 2) To be impervious all manner of pain, suffering, illness, and injury, though not immortal, and we'll throw in some kind of Herculean strength on the side as a bonus.

07-11-2003, 04:41 PM	#31
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Definitely #1. And then I'd call in to every radio talk show I could find and make the hosts feel like idiots. 1) Bring back Jim Morrison from the dead and spend a day with him. 2) Bring back Marilyn Monroe from the dead and spend the day with her. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

07-11-2003, 04:57 PM	#32
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	2 - Marilyn... no contest there. 1.) Live in renaissance europe or colonial America, knowing what you know about the future. 2.) Live today but have the knowledge of someone who's lived in the year 2500.

07-11-2003, 05:06 PM	#33
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Earl Boykins Wait, not that kind of a Meaningless Friday Fun Thread? Very well then, my apologies, carry on then.

07-11-2003, 05:14 PM	#34
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	2). I'd rather not be burned at the stake for heretical knowledge. ---- 1) Fall from an airplane at 10,000 feet without a parachute 2) Trapped on a slowly sinking boat in the middle of the Atlantic with no way to summon help

07-11-2003, 05:30 PM	#36
mrsimperless College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2003	1) Cause you could do cool flips on the way down. Yes you'll die when you hit the ground but maybe, just maybe some people will see you and say "damn, that d00d is plummeting to his horrible demise, but look at dem coo' flips!" If I'm going out, I want to entertain as I do it. ---- 1) be blind 2) be deaf __________________ "All I know is that smart women are hot. Susan Polgar beat me in 24 moves in a simultaneous exhbition. I slept with the scoresheet under my pillow." Off some dude's web site. Last edited by mrsimperless : 07-11-2003 at 05:32 PM.

07-11-2003, 05:43 PM	#38
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	2) Couldnt stand not seeing where I was going. 1) Have a million bucks in hattrick 2) Win the double in hattrick. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

07-11-2003, 05:45 PM	#39
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	What's "win the double" mean? A million bucks could get blown pretty quick in Hattrick.

07-11-2003, 05:47 PM	#40
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	Win the ML and the Cup in the same season. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

07-11-2003, 09:57 PM	#45
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	2) 1) Be able to beta test NCAA Football 2004 2) Be able to beta test Madden 2004 __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

07-12-2003, 02:46 AM	#46
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	2, since I don't know much about college football. -------------------------------- 1. Being drafted by the Cinncinati Bengals with the 1st overall pick. 2. Being drafted by the LA Clippers with the 1st overall pick.