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digitaldisciplineSnitched from a variety of sources, I was too busy running amok to answer until now.
Wrath:
1. Who did you last get angry with?
Myself. If you mean someone else, did they have to know I was angry? (if not, my sister & her bf, and various compatriots @ Mardi Gras). The last person to warrant full-on wrath was the service department that's failing to service my car.
2. What is your weapon of choice?
For ease of use and least fear of reprisal, I'll stick to my poison pen and napalm tongue. For people who need a physical beatdown, gimme a nice hunk of ash with the words "Louisville Slugger" on it.
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
Less readily than one of the same sex, but yes, I would.
4. How about of the same sex?
Yep. It's infrequent, however.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
K.
6. What is your pet peeve?
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sukipot's answer, and will quote it verbatim. You want me to pick one? I don't have pet peeves; I have a fine zoological selection, complete with exhibits, walking paths and concession stands.
7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?
I keep them, and while they are not actively fostered, there are a handful that will stay with me until I rot. The rest merely slip into negative-tinged apathy.
Sloth:
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
Floss. As far as things -I- think I should do daily that I don't, I'll say, "not look at pr0n." *G*
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up?
I used to work nights, so I'd be waking up at the crack of dinner four days a week. Don't think I've ever slept more than 16 hours straight, though.
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't:
Trid, via postal mail. My buddy Steve in Chi-town.
4. What is the last lame excuse you made?
"I had some bad stir-fry, and was up all night puking."
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones...)?
No.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout?
If sex counts, then this morning. If gym time is required. . . two weeks ago. I prefer the bedroom aerobics, thanks. . . and so do my abs. *flexes*
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
None. I was up two and a half hours before my alarm would have gone off. See previous question.
Gluttony:
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
Chocolate Soy Milk ("Silk" brand). Damn you, Mistress Paine!
2. Meat-eaters: White or Dark meat?
Red. Preferably medium.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
A liter of Southern Comfort, a couple of adult slushies, and some other beverages (C5). Andangelsil wonders why I was snoozing later. . .
4. Have you ever used a professional diet company?
No.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight?
I'm fine with my weight, it's the composition and distribution of my physique I take umbrage with.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
Yes. Gummi worms & peppered beef jerky is a perfectly acceptable snack.
7. Have you ever looked at a small housepet or child and thought, 'LUNCH'?
Yes. Usually aloud, in order to convince owner/parent of said small meat item to get it away from me, post haste.
Lust:
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
Enough to know what I like under good lighting conditions, and how to express admiration for the right ones in a way that will encourage said nakedness to be prolonged and/or repeated.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
Several, but not enough to make me happy with how I look in that state.
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
Caught myself doing this? I normally -remind- myself to do this.
4. Have you 'done it'?
No, but I've spent long weekends drunk, naked, and in a hot tub with someone who walked funny afterwards. Suki sez: "Hi, we're 15."
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
A great pair of tits coupled with a knockout smile and an ass you can bounce a quarter off of from across the room. I want it all. Deal.
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
No, but I -have- been hit on by gay guys and been completely oblivious. Hell, that goes for straight women, too.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy?
"Had to"? No. Participated in the tests, yes.
Greed:
1. How many credit cards do you own?
Three. Only one of which sees any regular use.
2. What's your guilty pleasure store?
What is this "guilty pleasure" you speak of? I do not grok the question. (being less of a pain in the ass, I'll simply cop-out and say, "online computer parts shoppes.")
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
Buy a new car, pay off K's ride & our credit card bills. Buy a house, buy my parents a house, invest the remainder and still need a goddamn job.
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous?
Rich. In some circles, I'm already famous, and it doesn't pay well. *g*
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
I'd put up with an awful lot of tedium or non-dangerous manual labor for a hundred grand a year. Hell, I do it already for fifteen grand. . .
6. Have you ever stolen anything?
Yep. Mostly matchbox cars when I was a kid. Now ask me if I use stuff without authorization.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive?
Fortunately, I just counted. Something just under 1200 (6.3GB).
Pride:
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
There's an asshole wasting oxygen in a suburb of Buffalo, who wouldn't be if not for me.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
You'd need to ask them, but I think they're pleased that I seem to be making a semiproductive adult life for myself.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
Since world domination is out of my financial reach, I'll take a lot of great sex and a bunch of fond rememberances by folks who I think matter.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
I do not grok "second place." Is this what those who do not win inhabit?
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
I wake up every day, don't I? Can I help that I'm a panther in the rat race?
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of?
See "Sloth," Item #6.
Envy
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own?
netgoth has Squee, which is rather shibby. There are also several personages I covet rather ardently, but, in an uncharacteristic display of propriety, I'll not enumerate here.
2. Who would you want to go on 'Trading Spaces' with?
Axis and Trid. I'd bring Ian/Nothing for backup.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
The idealized version of me would be nice, thanks.
4. Have you ever been cheated on?
Yep.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
Often, and well.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
A bit more height, thicker hair (on the ol' cabeza), and piercing green eyes would be kinda neat. . .
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey?
I've got something better I come up with almost every day. The ladies in the audience might enjoy it. :-p
Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin?
Surprising most folks, I always go with Wrath. Lust is always pleasant, and often thrilling, but there's so much less opportunity to just lay the everfucking beatdown on a deserving slob. . .
Seven Virtues
Faith:
1. What religion do you follow?
Church of the Almighty Frag (see also: http://www.pvponline.com). Nahh, religion is too much work. Self-reliance is as close as I get.
2. What religion were you raised as?
Vaguely Lutheran. I recall my childhood Pastor, Carl Olin, as being pretty laid back and friendly, not the god-thumping, hard-drinking type that seems to be the archetype.
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
I think it's a personal property - much like rolling your tongue, some people can do it easily, some require practice and effort, and some can't do it at all.
4. Do you believe in magic?
Not until I see proof. Yes, I'm an objective asshole.
5. What was the last promise you broke?
"I'll stop fucking around with your computer in just a minute and come to bed. . ."
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it?
Long time ago. Then I stopped praying and ceased to have any conflict.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?
Define "perfect."
Hope:
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season?
Newp.
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
Happiness, riches, and eternal youth would be a good start.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know that there is a large chance of failure?
Occasionally.
5. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
Yup.
6. Do you gamble?
Nope.
7. Have you ever had something called off on account of bad weather, but then gone ahead and done it anyway?
I do not grok this statement.
Charity:
1. What causes do you support?
Me. You should, too.
2. What causes have you given money or time to?
N/A. The occasional chunk of pocket change to Sal. Army or some such. Rarely.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach for the homeless?
No.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International, or another travel-inherent worldwide charity group?
Fuck No.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street?
No. Except for the legless guy - I figure he ain't faking.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
Yep.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need?
See Pride, Item #1.
Fortitude:
1. What are you most afraid of?
Failure (my definition).
2. What did you do today that was really brave?
Came first. ;-)
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why?
I like the Joker, but want to slap his dumb ass and say, "Dude, Harley Quinn -so- wants you to boff the living shit out of her, and she's fucking HOT!" Other than that, I'm partial to The Tick.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone?
If I thought them worth saving, probably.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains, or more heart?
Courage.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
Yep.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower?
Depends on the circumstance. I excel in the role of "Trusted Lieutenant" or "Knight Errant" . . . or "Court Jester."
Justice:
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? Served?
Yes. No.
2. If they reinstituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would find some way out of it?
Depends on the foe. If we're invading France, gimme the biggest gun I can carry!
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)?
Very.
4. Which should be guaranteed legal?
I have no idea what the original text of this question was. I'll hazard a guess and say, "Speech," "assembly," and "drugs."
5. Do you believe that Dubya is rightfully President of the USA?
Yep. No matter how much the liberals whine.
6. What was your favorite media circus trial?
It hasn't happened yet. When I get my three years on the podium for dropping all the political flacks in the Arctic Ocean, then we'll see.
7. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
Yep. Several.
Temperance:
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on?
Online natter.
2. Do you collect anything?
Good books. Dust. Regrets.
3. Are you addicted to anything?
Online interaction. Tits.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
No.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
Cash. I've gotten lazy and usually do the plastic trick.
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do:
Fall for the unattainable.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things?
Very very rarely.
Prudence:
1. Who is the wisest person you know?
I'd be inclined to sayangelsil, netgoth and cavalorn are up there.
2. Have you ever participated in a vigil?
Once, mostly to try and impress girls. It didn't work, but I did get on the local news.
3. Do you take advice when it's given?
If it makes sense to my internal compass.
4. What area are you wisest in?
I grok in fullness the ways of personal computer hardware.
5. Do you drive defensively?
No, I drive Offensively. I contend that the safest car is one that's not on the road; thus, I minimize my threat level and exposure to same by driving as fast as safely possible to get the hell off the road ASAP. People typically do not grok this. They feel my wrath.
6. Have you ever had unprotected sex outside of marriage? Would you ever?
Having never been married. . . well, let's just say that some of the other participants may have had a ring in their pocket. . .
7. What did you learn today?
The small bowl of Hot & Sour Shrimp soup at K & my "date" restaurant is the perfect size for lunch.
8. And of course, what is your favorite heavenly virtue?
Lust. ;-)
Wrath:
1. Who did you last get angry with?
Myself. If you mean someone else, did they have to know I was angry? (if not, my sister & her bf, and various compatriots @ Mardi Gras). The last person to warrant full-on wrath was the service department that's failing to service my car.
2. What is your weapon of choice?
For ease of use and least fear of reprisal, I'll stick to my poison pen and napalm tongue. For people who need a physical beatdown, gimme a nice hunk of ash with the words "Louisville Slugger" on it.
3. Would you hit a member of the opposite sex?
Less readily than one of the same sex, but yes, I would.
4. How about of the same sex?
Yep. It's infrequent, however.
5. Who was the last person who got really angry at you?
K.
6. What is your pet peeve?
I like
sukipot's answer, and will quote it verbatim. You want me to pick one? I don't have pet peeves; I have a fine zoological selection, complete with exhibits, walking paths and concession stands.7. Do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?
I keep them, and while they are not actively fostered, there are a handful that will stay with me until I rot. The rest merely slip into negative-tinged apathy.
Sloth:
1. What is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?
Floss. As far as things -I- think I should do daily that I don't, I'll say, "not look at pr0n." *G*
2. What is the latest you've ever woken up?
I used to work nights, so I'd be waking up at the crack of dinner four days a week. Don't think I've ever slept more than 16 hours straight, though.
3. Name a person you've been meaning to contact, but haven't:
Trid, via postal mail. My buddy Steve in Chi-town.
4. What is the last lame excuse you made?
"I had some bad stir-fry, and was up all night puking."
5. Have you ever watched an infomercial all the way through (one of the long ones...)?
No.
6. When was the last time you got a good workout?
If sex counts, then this morning. If gym time is required. . . two weeks ago. I prefer the bedroom aerobics, thanks. . . and so do my abs. *flexes*
7. How many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?
None. I was up two and a half hours before my alarm would have gone off. See previous question.
Gluttony:
1. What is your overpriced yuppie beverage of choice?
Chocolate Soy Milk ("Silk" brand). Damn you, Mistress Paine!
2. Meat-eaters: White or Dark meat?
Red. Preferably medium.
3. What is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting/outing/event?
A liter of Southern Comfort, a couple of adult slushies, and some other beverages (C5). And
angelsil wonders why I was snoozing later. . . 4. Have you ever used a professional diet company?
No.
5. Do you have an issue with your weight?
I'm fine with my weight, it's the composition and distribution of my physique I take umbrage with.
6. Do you prefer sweets, salty foods, or spicy foods?
Yes. Gummi worms & peppered beef jerky is a perfectly acceptable snack.
7. Have you ever looked at a small housepet or child and thought, 'LUNCH'?
Yes. Usually aloud, in order to convince owner/parent of said small meat item to get it away from me, post haste.
Lust:
1. How many people have you seen naked (not counting movies/family)?
Enough to know what I like under good lighting conditions, and how to express admiration for the right ones in a way that will encourage said nakedness to be prolonged and/or repeated.
2. How many people have seen YOU naked (not counting physicians/family)?
Several, but not enough to make me happy with how I look in that state.
3. Have you ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?
Caught myself doing this? I normally -remind- myself to do this.
4. Have you 'done it'?
No, but I've spent long weekends drunk, naked, and in a hot tub with someone who walked funny afterwards. Suki sez: "Hi, we're 15."
5. What is your favorite body part on a person of your gender of choice?
A great pair of tits coupled with a knockout smile and an ass you can bounce a quarter off of from across the room. I want it all. Deal.
6. Have you ever been propositioned by a prostitute?
No, but I -have- been hit on by gay guys and been completely oblivious. Hell, that goes for straight women, too.
7. Have you ever had to get tested for an STD or pregnancy?
"Had to"? No. Participated in the tests, yes.
Greed:
1. How many credit cards do you own?
Three. Only one of which sees any regular use.
2. What's your guilty pleasure store?
What is this "guilty pleasure" you speak of? I do not grok the question. (being less of a pain in the ass, I'll simply cop-out and say, "online computer parts shoppes.")
3. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
Buy a new car, pay off K's ride & our credit card bills. Buy a house, buy my parents a house, invest the remainder and still need a goddamn job.
4. Would you rather be rich, or famous?
Rich. In some circles, I'm already famous, and it doesn't pay well. *g*
5. Would you accept a boring job if it meant you would make megabucks?
I'd put up with an awful lot of tedium or non-dangerous manual labor for a hundred grand a year. Hell, I do it already for fifteen grand. . .
6. Have you ever stolen anything?
Yep. Mostly matchbox cars when I was a kid. Now ask me if I use stuff without authorization.
7. How many MP3s are on your hard drive?
Fortunately, I just counted. Something just under 1200 (6.3GB).
Pride:
1. What one thing have you done that you're most proud of?
There's an asshole wasting oxygen in a suburb of Buffalo, who wouldn't be if not for me.
2. What one thing have you done that your parents are most proud of?
You'd need to ask them, but I think they're pleased that I seem to be making a semiproductive adult life for myself.
3. What thing would you like to accomplish in your life?
Since world domination is out of my financial reach, I'll take a lot of great sex and a bunch of fond rememberances by folks who I think matter.
4. Do you get annoyed by coming in second place?
I do not grok "second place." Is this what those who do not win inhabit?
5. Have you ever entered a contest of skill, knowing you were of much higher skill than all the other competitors?
I wake up every day, don't I? Can I help that I'm a panther in the rat race?
6. Have you ever cheated on something to get a higher score?
Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Select Start.
7. What did you do today that you're proud of?
See "Sloth," Item #6.
Envy
1. What item (or person) of your friends would you most want to have for your own?
netgoth has Squee, which is rather shibby. There are also several personages I covet rather ardently, but, in an uncharacteristic display of propriety, I'll not enumerate here.2. Who would you want to go on 'Trading Spaces' with?
Axis and Trid. I'd bring Ian/Nothing for backup.
3. If you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?
The idealized version of me would be nice, thanks.
4. Have you ever been cheated on?
Yep.
5. Have you ever wished you had a physical feature different from your own?
Often, and well.
6. What inborn trait do you see in others that you wish you had for yourself?
A bit more height, thicker hair (on the ol' cabeza), and piercing green eyes would be kinda neat. . .
7. Do you wish you'd come up with this survey?
I've got something better I come up with almost every day. The ladies in the audience might enjoy it. :-p
Finally, what is your favorite deadly sin?
Surprising most folks, I always go with Wrath. Lust is always pleasant, and often thrilling, but there's so much less opportunity to just lay the everfucking beatdown on a deserving slob. . .
Seven Virtues
Faith:
1. What religion do you follow?
Church of the Almighty Frag (see also: http://www.pvponline.com). Nahh, religion is too much work. Self-reliance is as close as I get.
2. What religion were you raised as?
Vaguely Lutheran. I recall my childhood Pastor, Carl Olin, as being pretty laid back and friendly, not the god-thumping, hard-drinking type that seems to be the archetype.
3. Do you believe that forgiveness is a religious property, or a human property?
I think it's a personal property - much like rolling your tongue, some people can do it easily, some require practice and effort, and some can't do it at all.
4. Do you believe in magic?
Not until I see proof. Yes, I'm an objective asshole.
5. What was the last promise you broke?
"I'll stop fucking around with your computer in just a minute and come to bed. . ."
6. Have you ever said the words to a prayer and not meant it?
Long time ago. Then I stopped praying and ceased to have any conflict.
7. Do you believe that anyone could be perfect?
Define "perfect."
Hope:
1. Did you get everything you wanted over the last holiday season?
Newp.
2. Regarding your future, what is the best thing you could hope for?
Happiness, riches, and eternal youth would be a good start.
3. Do you let yourself get your hopes up for something even if you know that there is a large chance of failure?
Occasionally.
5. Have you ever bought a lottery ticket?
Yup.
6. Do you gamble?
Nope.
7. Have you ever had something called off on account of bad weather, but then gone ahead and done it anyway?
I do not grok this statement.
Charity:
1. What causes do you support?
Me. You should, too.
2. What causes have you given money or time to?
N/A. The occasional chunk of pocket change to Sal. Army or some such. Rarely.
3. Have you ever worked in a soup kitchen or done another kind of outreach for the homeless?
No.
4. Would you ever consider joining the Peace Corps, Amnesty International, or another travel-inherent worldwide charity group?
Fuck No.
5. Do you give money to the homeless on the street?
No. Except for the legless guy - I figure he ain't faking.
6. Have you ever helped out a friend with basic needs, like rent or food?
Yep.
7. What's the greatest extent you've gone to help a friend in need?
See Pride, Item #1.
Fortitude:
1. What are you most afraid of?
Failure (my definition).
2. What did you do today that was really brave?
Came first. ;-)
3. Who is your favorite superhero, and why?
I like the Joker, but want to slap his dumb ass and say, "Dude, Harley Quinn -so- wants you to boff the living shit out of her, and she's fucking HOT!" Other than that, I'm partial to The Tick.
4. Would you put your life in danger to rescue someone?
If I thought them worth saving, probably.
5. If you were to face the Wizard, would you want more courage, more brains, or more heart?
Courage.
6. Have you ever gotten stage fright?
Yep.
7. Do you consider yourself to be a leader or a follower?
Depends on the circumstance. I excel in the role of "Trusted Lieutenant" or "Knight Errant" . . . or "Court Jester."
Justice:
1. Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? Served?
Yes. No.
2. If they reinstituted the draft (for both genders), would you go, or would find some way out of it?
Depends on the foe. If we're invading France, gimme the biggest gun I can carry!
3. Do you support capital punishment (the death penalty)?
Very.
4. Which should be guaranteed legal?
I have no idea what the original text of this question was. I'll hazard a guess and say, "Speech," "assembly," and "drugs."
5. Do you believe that Dubya is rightfully President of the USA?
Yep. No matter how much the liberals whine.
6. What was your favorite media circus trial?
It hasn't happened yet. When I get my three years on the podium for dropping all the political flacks in the Arctic Ocean, then we'll see.
7. Have you ever written a letter to a politician?
Yep. Several.
Temperance:
1. What do you have the hardest time moderating yourself on?
Online natter.
2. Do you collect anything?
Good books. Dust. Regrets.
3. Are you addicted to anything?
Online interaction. Tits.
4. Have you ever put anything on layaway or used an installment plan?
No.
5. What's your preferred method of paying for things?
Cash. I've gotten lazy and usually do the plastic trick.
6. Tell us one thing you wish you hadn't let yourself do:
Fall for the unattainable.
7. Do you feel that you obsess over things?
Very very rarely.
Prudence:
1. Who is the wisest person you know?
I'd be inclined to say
angelsil, netgoth and cavalorn are up there.2. Have you ever participated in a vigil?
Once, mostly to try and impress girls. It didn't work, but I did get on the local news.
3. Do you take advice when it's given?
If it makes sense to my internal compass.
4. What area are you wisest in?
I grok in fullness the ways of personal computer hardware.
5. Do you drive defensively?
No, I drive Offensively. I contend that the safest car is one that's not on the road; thus, I minimize my threat level and exposure to same by driving as fast as safely possible to get the hell off the road ASAP. People typically do not grok this. They feel my wrath.
6. Have you ever had unprotected sex outside of marriage? Would you ever?
Having never been married. . . well, let's just say that some of the other participants may have had a ring in their pocket. . .
7. What did you learn today?
The small bowl of Hot & Sour Shrimp soup at K & my "date" restaurant is the perfect size for lunch.
8. And of course, what is your favorite heavenly virtue?
Lust. ;-)
