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I want to blather on about various things, including my horrendous chain of fuck-ups in the kitchen over the last two days, and my reactions to reading the (Cass) Batgirl series, but I don't really feel like I'd have much of a point. Not that you need a point to post on your own journal, I guess.

I am interested in doing this meme, though. I can do numbered lists even if I don't have a point.

Ask me my Top Five Whatevers. Fannish or literary or otherwise. Any top fives. Doesn't matter what, really! Fandoms, ice cream flavours, cartoon moments, women in my fandoms, OTPs, ideal holiday destinations, goals for the future, celebrity crushes, books I wish would be made into movies, love songs. And I will answer them all in a new post (or in comments). Possibly with pictures.

Or ... I guess I could use one for the other.

( My top 5 kitchen fuck-ups in the last two days )

( My top 5 things that I like about Cass Cain/Batgirl )

Nnnrgh. Things are incredibly busy at work, because our once-per-decade on-site accreditation review is next week. Also, I've been assigned as the escort to one of the accreditors, yaaaaaay. (I'd love for it to be this time next Thursday, kthnx.)

So! Here's a lunch-break brain-break.

( 65 questions )

I think this will be the last version. XD Maybe if other people find places for improvement, we can even get a whole new, different meme?

The list of contributors is: me, lunapome (LJ), laylah, ratzeo, puella_nerdii, mahokiwi, niwatorimegami (LJ), and das_dingsi. In this version, the latest modifications are in bold.

Edit: Please note that this new version is an attempt to fix the problems of the original meme. However, I cannot claim that I have made a perfect solution. Please feel free to contribute suggestions and share criticisms here, or to simply change the meme when you use it. Also, I hope this can be used as a springboard for new, more improved versions. Please refer to this post for a more thorough discussion.

( The questions )

For those who want it, here's an alternate version of the sex meme, hopefully more interesting and free of damaging assumptions. Co-written by me, lunapome (LJ), laylah, ratzeo, puella_nerdii, and mahokiwi.

Please share as you see fit. If there are any glaring errors or problems, feel free to comment and I'll fix them.

Enjoy!

( The questions )

Many people have pointed out that the sex question meme is in serious need of revision, so let's try revising it. I was going to be ambitious and do it all myself (HUBRIS, I HAZ IT), but then I realized it would be both better and more fun if it were a group effort.

By way of explanation, here are some of the problems that were raised about the meme:

- Heterocentric questions ("we know everyone is straight so have you done anything REALLY WEIRD like kiss someone of the same sex 'cause that's WEIRD").
- The questions just aren't that interesting, because they ask "have you done _____" instead of "why do you like _____" or "what's the best way you've found to _____."
- The preponderence of "have you done _____" questions give off a "tee hee, sex is so naughty and you're naughty if you like it!" vibe.

For reference, ( the old version )

And now, the new version! This is totally a work in progress.
( edited questions in bold )

Have at it! Let me know what else you'd like to add, delete, and change.

I could really use some positive thinking today. *insert work-griping here* So let's do a positive-thinking meme:

Leave me a comment and I will reply with why I like you. If I don't know you, I'll either make something up or tell you why I like your LiveJournalblog. You must pay for the privilege by posting a message like this one on your LiveJournalblog.

Memes snagged from various people around.

( narcissistic indulgence )

Yes, niwatorimegami would be the Guardians' bright-eyed sidekick. XD

*eyes jfrog78 suspiciously*

I Am A: True Neutral Human Wizard (3rd Level)


Ability Scores:

Strength-12
Dexterity-9
Constitution-13
Intelligence-16
Wisdom-13
Charisma-14

( Details and irreverent commentary )

I haven't been blogging as much as I used to, so I think this would be fun.

Everyone has things they blog about. Everyone has things they don't blog about. Challenge me out of my comfort zone by telling me something I don't blog about, but you'd like to hear about, and I'll write a post about it. Ask for anything: latest movie watched, last book read, political leanings, thoughts on yaoi, favorite type of underwear, graphic techniques, etc. Repost in your own journal so that we can all learn more about each other.