ripcitytwo survey

[TradeNurkicNow]

I am bored.

What's your first name? Sam.
Do you play hoops? Hell yeah.
How good are you? Not very.
How old are you? 23.
What state do you live in? Oregon.
Education? In grad school.
Preferred drink? Gin and tonic, beer.
Current book? Free Darko's Macrophenominal Basketball Almanac.
Last movie you liked? Night watch.
Current favorite TV show? LOST
Current overused word? "Seriously"
Shoe size? 12
Mother's maiden name? McLain
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? Like a relaxing vacation
Sing along to songs? Sing along.
Out loud or whispering? Too loud.
Do you speed? 5 over normally, 10 over if I'm late (or on the highway)
MIXUM? He's aiight.
Best soda? Dr. Pepper
Water? Awesome.

Add a question.

 

[DaRizzle]

What's your first name? Ali
Do you play hoops? Not as much as I would like to
How good are you? Dont call the Charles Barkley rule on me and Im golden!
How old are you? 29
What state do you live in? CA
Education? 2 yrs of college, going back to finish starting in the fall
Preferred drink? beer
Current book? none
Last movie you liked? Batman
Current favorite TV show? 24..Jack Bauer will fuck you up
Current overused word? yeah
Shoe size? 13
Mother's maiden name? its a security question so ill keep that to myself
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business?All business...If it was a category Id have the Guinness record in speed shitting
Sing along to songs? Of course
Out loud or whispering? Loud
Do you speed? Not really, my car wont let me
MIXUM? He has valid points sometimes but has a horrible way of talking about them
Best soda? Diet Coke
Water? Yes I use it
Cig smoker? Yes

 

[Rozza5]

What's your first name? Bret
Do you play hoops? Not anymore
How good are you? I was decent
How old are you? 37
What state do you live in? CA
Education? BFA
Preferred drink? Guinness
Current book? The Lost Babes & Fugitives and Refugees (A walk through Portland)
Last movie you liked? Liked a lot this year. Last one I saw and Liked was Doubt
Current favorite TV show? 30 Rock or Flight of the Concords or Mad Men
Current overused word? Jesus Christ
Shoe size? 10.5
Mother's maiden name? North
Pooping: Laptop. It's 2009 Fer fuck sake
record in speed shitting: No Idea
Sing along to songs? Not really
Out loud or whispering? None
Do you speed? I live in L.A. So of course
MIXUM? I'm new here. Am saving judgment for right now.
Best soda? Diet Coke
Water? None
Cig smoker? Used too. Still do when drinking and at sporting event or concert/show. of course I'm usually drinking at those
Favorite Band All time: Pixies
Other language? Pretty good at deciphering Mancunian though I'm not fluent when speaking it.
Travel outside the US? London x 2, Manchester, Rome, Nice, FRA., Dublin, Barca, Amsterdamn, Vancouver BC
How often do you wash your jeans? All the time
Your TV? 42 inch Samsung HD. 1080p. (can't remember model number) It's fucking beautiful.
Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Never briefs... but anything else that's available
Height? 6'1"
Do you play an instrument? Some guitar. Not very well though. POWER CHORDS GALORE
Favorite Team, excluding the Trailblazers? Ducks Football

 

[BrianFromWA]

What's your first name? Brian
Do you play hoops? A lot less than I used to (kind of like golfing )
How good are you? Glue. but I don't mind playing physically, and I pass and play D, and hard foul when required (hate people showing up bad teammates).
How old are you? 31
What state do you live in? WA
Education? BS Aero Engineering. Going back for MIB/JD at some point soon
Preferred drink? Ward Eight
Current book? Bible regularly, working my way through "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" and always go back to WEB Griffin's Marine books and LOTR.
Last movie you liked? Burn After Reading
Current favorite TV show? I DVR PTI and Blazer games. Watch Mad Men, House and 24 with the wife. Not much other use for TV, though since we both liked "Ed" I'm waiting to see if "Trust Me" is any good. Still really bummed that they canceled Studio 60 and Love Monkey. Can't stand "reality" shows.
Current overused word? poopy
Shoe size? 9.5
Mother's maiden name? No thank you.
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? I'll hold it until I can relax and read. Small phobia of public RRs. If I absolutely have to, it's a total bird's nest.
Sing along to songs? If I know it, you better believe it. I just don't listen to enough to know, generally.
Out loud or whispering? Is there any other way?
Do you speed? Yes, but more in the OP mode than the J-Rich mode.
MIXUM? Don't mind him at all. If you can't debate and reason with him without losing your temper, that's more of a reflection on you than on him.
Best soda? Mountain Dew used to have this on lockdown, but since I'm older and sugar sticks to me more than it used to, Diet Pepsi Max or Coke Zero (when mixing)
Water? Paying for it to come in a bottle seems like a waste. Tap's fine.
Cig smoker? No, though the twice-a-year cigar on special occasions goes ok with me.
Other languages: French, with a smattering of Korean and Hausa (trying to get better)

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

shit, i dont know what the charles barkley rule is.

 

[DaRizzle]

shit, i dont know what the charles barkley rule is.

cant go down low, put your ass to the basket, get the ball, and back down your man for 5 seconds or longer until you have a layup/dunk

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

cant go down low, put your ass to the basket, get the ball, and back down your man for 5 seconds or longer until you have a layup/dunk

shit i do that all the time when i'm not jacking up ill advised threes.

 

[Uther TheGardener]

What's your first name? John
Do you play hoops? a long time ago.
How good are you? terrible better at rugby and soccer
How old are you? 30
What state do you live in? OR
Education? Military and some college in Anthropology
Preferred drink? Mead
Current book? Codex: Black Templars and German Tanks of World War 2 (they are not related)
Last movie you liked? Two Champions of Shaolin
Current favorite TV show? Doctor Who, Soccer, ISS coverage, Survivor Man, Blazer Games when I can
Current overused word? MAN
Shoe size? 9
Mother's maiden name? Tudor
Pooping: yeah it happens
Sing along to songs? best way to train the voice
Out loud or whispering? whispering is far more freaky
Do you speed? who does not?
MIXUM? needs a serious chill pill
Best soda? Fanta Draft Tab Rootbeer
Water? I am a fish
Cig smoker? nope.
ther languages: American, English, some German, a little Spanish and Japanese.
Travel outside the US? Yes been 3/4 around the world but enjoy the British Isle the most.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

What's your first name? Eric
Do you play hoops? No. Knee injury, I shoot hoops but not full games anymore.
How good are you? I can shoot well.
How old are you? 32
What state do you live in? Cali
Education? College Degreez
Preferred drink? Makers Mark x Coke
Current book? Affiliate Marketing something or another.
Last movie you liked? Casino Royale
Current favorite TV show? How I Met Your Mother
Current overused word? Whatevah.
Shoe size? 13
Mother's maiden name? YEah, no ID theft thanks though.
Pooping: Fast and Furious
Sing along to songs? Only jack johnson.
Out loud or whispering? Too loud.
Do you speed? Flow of traffic
MIXUM? My main man.
Best soda? Cherry Coke
Water? Mountain Valley Spring Water
Cig Smoker? Only when I drank son.
Other language? No.
Travel outside the US? Yes, go to mexico about a 8 times per year for work. also try to do an international vacation every other year at least.
How often do you wash your jeans? Never. I have raw denim and I'm breaking them in still...haven't washed them and I bought them in Summer.

 

[Minstrel]

What's your first name? Arjun
Do you play hoops? Not anymore. I did through college.
How good are you? I was good for pick-up games and in high school competition. Probably would have been smoked in NCAA hoops.
How old are you? 30
What state do you live in? California
Education? Masters degree
Preferred drink? rum & cola
Current book? The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology
Last movie you liked? Slumdog Millionaire
Current favorite TV show? The Universe
Current overused word? "Nice"
Shoe size? 12
Mother's maiden name? Prabhu
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? Used to book it, now it's pure efficiency
Sing along to songs? Nah, but sometimes I bob my head to the beat
Out loud or whispering? Well, inside my head, actually, if that counts
Do you speed? 5-10 miles over the limit. I play by the rule that police give a 5 MPH grace
MIXUM? Doesn't bother me, but sometimes repetitive
Best soda? Dr. Pepper
Water? Cold water is amazing when really hot and thirsty
Cig Smoker? Nope
Other language? Some Spanish. Kindof. Used to know it pretty well about 10 years ago.
Travel outside the US? A fair amount. India, Japan, China, much of Western Europe
How often do you wash your jeans? I have a few pairs that I cycle through and I throw them all in the washing machine every month or so
Favourite band? Teenage Fanclub

 

[Nikolokolus]

What's your first name? Nick
Do you play hoops? I'm a defensive stopper
How good are you? I wrestled for 10 years through 3 years in college, and now practice Ju-jitsu ... short answer not very, unless you need a hard foul
How old are you? 33
What state do you live in? Oregon.
Education? In grad school
Preferred drink? Glenmorangie scotch whiskey or Pendleton Canadian Whiskey in a pinch
Current book? Geographic Information Analysis
Last movie you liked? Dark Knight
Current favorite TV show? LOST
Current overused word? dude
Shoe size? 13
Mother's maiden name? *edited*
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? Alone time
Sing along to songs? Only the good ones
Out loud or whispering? mumble style
Do you speed? I can't drive 55
MIXUM? who?
Best soda? Jones
Water? I'm pro
Cig smoker? Nope, but a good Dominican cigar sure goes nice with a dram of scotch
Travel Outside the U.S.: not lately, but I lived in Paris for 6 months, I have family in Scotland I've seen three times and I've been to Fiji 4 times.
How often do you wash your jeans? Wear 'em twice.
Favorite Band? I don't know if I have a "favorite" but I still love me some Orbital.
Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Boxer briefs

 

[Minstrel]

You're supposed to also answer all the questions added by the others before you, Nik.

 

[Nikolokolus]

You're supposed to also answer all the questions added by the others before you, Nik.

screw the rules

Edit: OK I'll fix it.

 

[alex42083]

What's your first name? Alex
Do you play hoops? Used to, now work too much. Used to play 2-3 hours a day at UO.
How good are you? 3-ball all day.
How old are you? 25
What state do you live in? Oregon
Education? College
Preferred drink? Coming around to wine.
Current book? Seven seconds or less
Favorite movie of all-time? Hoosiers, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Current favorite TV show? 24, Prison Break and LOST
Shoe size? 10.5
Sing along to songs? Sometimes
Out loud or whispering? Depends
Do you speed? If I feel like it.
MIXUM? I'm coming around to him that he's got valid points. But he has a problem conveying them. He'd earn a little more respect if he could argue his points a little bit better. He's got an extremist, unique take on the team.
Best soda? Cherry Coke Zero
Water? Water's great.
Cig Smoker? Hell no.
Other language? Spanish and Chinese.
Travel outside the US? Yep, been to Mexico, Paris, London, China and Hong Kong
How often do you wash your jeans? Every week or so.
Your TV? A 47-inch LCD Vizio from Costco baby.

 

[Rozza5]

You're supposed to also answer all the questions added by the others before you, Nik.

Should we go back and edit our original answers as new questions are asked?

Just want to make sure we're all doing this correctly

We must have rules

 

[Minstrel]

We must have rules

Indeed. Failing to follow the rules of this game is a bannable offense.

 

[theprunetang]

What's your first name? Aaron
Do you play hoops? Nope
How good are you? Terrible. Super fast with no handle equals baaaddddd.
How old are you? 26
What state do you live in? Oregon.
Education? 5 years of college
Preferred drink? Earl Grey or gin
Current book? Troubled Sleep by Jean-Paul Sartre
Last movie you liked? Aguirre: The Wrath of God
Current favorite TV show? Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job
Current overused word? Magical
Shoe size? 10
Mother's maiden name? Clinton
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? Quick like Jason
Sing along to songs? Every single time
Out loud or whispering? Loud
Do you speed? Nope. Getting somewhere two minutes earlier isn't worth a couple hundred.
MIXUM? I think he is quite alright. No problems here.
Best soda? eh
Water? boarding
Cig smoker? If I am drinking too much.
Travel Outside the U.S.: Just Canada and Mexico.
How often do you wash your jeans? Once a week......or so......
Favorite Band? That is difficult. Maybe My Bloody Valentine or Jesus and Mary Chain
Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Boxers.

 

[Minstrel]

Favorite Band? That is difficult. Maybe My Bloody Valentine or Jesus and Mary Chain

Ha, I was debating between Teenage Fanclub and Jesus & Mary Chain.

I love MBV, too...top-twenty for me, or so.

 

[yenniedn]

What's your first name? Yen
Do you play hoops? Yeah, in grade school!!!
How good are you? I was the best (only) Vietnamese baller in my school!!! Werd.
How old are you? 36
What state do you live in? CA
Education? Bachelor (psychology/biology)
Preferred drink? Beer
Current book? I don't read
Last movie you liked? (will edit in later)
Current favorite TV show? Does NBA League Pass count?
Current overused word? "mofo"
Shoe size? 9
Mother's maiden name? Nguyen
Pooping: can't do it without my laptop
Sing along to songs? Sure, why not
Out loud or whispering? whispering
Do you speed? Yes
MIXUM? Are you kidding me? What do you think?
Best soda? Mtn. Dew
Water? Over-rated

Why?

 

[free_lafrentz]

What's your first name? Timothy
Do you play hoops? yes
How good are you? Alright. I can hold my own at the rec.
How old are you? 19
What state do you live in? Oregon.
Education? 3rd year of college
Preferred drink? Coca-Cola
Current book? J202 Infohell
Last movie you liked? Death Race
Current favorite TV show? The Office
Current overused word? Excellent
Shoe size? 14
Mother's maiden name? Weimer
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? all business.
Sing along to songs? Occasionally
Out loud or whispering? whispering
Do you speed? When necessary
MIXUM? Should reconsider his plan of attack when posting.
Best soda? Coca-Cola
Water? yes, please.
Cig smoker? Negative
Travel Outside the U.S.: Canada
How often do you wash your jeans? Once a week.
Favorite Band? Foo Fighters
Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Boxers.
Height? 6'4"

 

[noknobs]

What's your first name? Rudolpho
Do you play hoops? Occasionally
How good are you? I'm a phenom
How old are you? 28
What state do you live in? California
Education? Bachelors
Preferred drink? Don't drink much.
Current book? haha
Last movie you liked? Slumdog Millionaire
Current favorite TV show? Heroes and 24
Current overused word? The
Shoe size? 16
Mother's maiden name? I'll make one up for you... uh, Molyneux
Pooping: enjoy it with a book, or is it all business? Gotta tell you, it's a little creepy you ask that.
Sing along to songs? Occasionally
Out loud or whispering? I whisper the words & stare at people until they get uncomfortable
Do you speed? Only when the posted speeds conflict with my personal agenda
MIXUM? Who gives a shit
Best soda? Coke
Water? I'm aware of it, yes. It falls from the sky I believe.
Cig smoker? no
Travel Outside the U.S.: Mexico
How often do you wash your jeans? Whenever they need washing
Favorite Band? Oh too many to list
Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Again, just creepy...
Height? 6'7''
Social Security #? 543275634 j/k

 

[THE HCP]

What's your first name? John
Do you play hoops? As much as I can
How good are you? Surprisingly very good.
How old are you? 36
What state do you live in? Oregon.
Education? 2 years of college
Preferred drink? Captain and 7 or McTarnahans
Current book?
Last movie you liked? Gran Torino
Current favorite TV show? LOST
Current overused word? "Cracker"!
Shoe size? 12
Mother's maiden name? de la Torre'
Pooping:
Sing along to songs? Always
Out loud or whispering? Loud
Do you speed? Just on the freeway
MIXUM? Punk-Ass
Best soda? Pepsi
Water? Ice-Cold

Favorite kind of music?

 

[Rozza5]

Social Security #? 543275634 j/k

The first 5 numbers of that ss# is shockingly close to what mine actually is.

And the number in question is only off by 1 digit

 

[Ed O]

The first part of that ss# is shockingly close to what mine actually is.

They distribute the numbers regionally, I think, so a lot of us probably have similar SS#'s in the first few digits.

Ed O.

 

[dpc]

What's your first name? Dylan
Do you play hoops? Yes
How good are you? Much better then what I look
How old are you? 19
What state do you live in? Minnesota/North Dakota
Education? In my second year of college
Preferred drink? Water
Current book? Never read the bible, so trying that out
Last movie you liked? Last movie i watched that I like was probably American Beauty
Current favorite TV show? Kenny vs. Spenny
Current overused word? Frick
Shoe size? 12
Mother's maiden name? Dougan
Pooping: Accomplished today
Sing along to songs? Sometimes
Out loud or whispering? whispering
Do you speed? no
MIXUM? dont pay attention
Best soda? dr. pepper but dont drink soda anymore
Water? lots of it for me everyday
Favorite kind of music? A little of everything, except country.

Ever cry at a movie?

 

[BrianFromWA]

Ever cry at a movie?

It gets dusty when Rudy goes in and gets the sack, and at the end of Private Ryan ("tell me I'm a good man, tell me I've lived a good life")

 

[Rozza5]

They distribute the numbers regionally, I think, so a lot of us probably have similar SS#'s in the first few digits.

Ed O.

First 5 numbers are all the same save one. And the one number is only off by 1 in sequence.

 

[Ed O]

What's your first name? Ed
Do you play hoops? Very rarely nowadays
How good are you? I used to be pretty good in high school and IMs in college
How old are you? 35
What state do you live in? Washington
Education? JD/MBA
Preferred drink?Rum and diet
Current book? Religion and Revolution in France 1780-1804
Last movie you liked? Umm... Role Models?
Current favorite TV show? Lost, 30 Rock
Current overused word? By me? I don't overuse words. "Gambit" has been a word I've heard used too much recently by my buddy, though.
Shoe size? 10.5
Sing along to songs? All the time, both at my place and at karaoke.
Out loud or whispering? Out loud.
Do you speed? Not significantly. I don't drive that much nowadays.
MIXUM? Over-persecuted.
Best soda? Sprite. No caffeine and no staining of the ol' chompers.
Water? I drink a lot of it. Almost always have a glass of it near me.
Cig smoker? No
Travel Outside the U.S.: Mexico, Canada
How often do you wash your jeans? Almost never. Maybe once a year.
Favorite Band? Teenage Fanclub (Minstrel is such a copycat!)
Boxers, Briefs or Commando? Boxer briefs
Height? 6'1"
Do you play an instrument? Yes, I play guitar and am trying to teach myself piano.

Ed O.

 

[Ed O]

First 5 numbers are all the same save one. And the one number is only off by 1 in sequence.

That's pretty close, all right. I have four of the first five the same, as well.

Ed O.

 

[Rozza5]

That's pretty close, all right. I have four of the first five the same, as well.

Ed O.

We're pretty close in age too. Maybe we're brothers.

EDIT:

SHIT!

Same height and shoe size...

You're freakin' me out man.