Okay – this is a new idea entirely. I get a lot of emails that include questions about me, the site, life in general, and virtually anything you can write a question about. So I have decided that in the pursuit of knowledge, I will do a list of top questions.
So, what you need to do is send me an email with your question – on any topic (site related or not) and I will do my best to answer it for you in a top 10 questions list.
If you want to participate, send your question to questions@listverse.com and when I have enough questions and answers, I will post them here in a top 10 or 20 list. Hopefully this will be fun for all! Hopefully there will be enough questions on a variety of topics that I can do a series of lists based on this idea.
Because I am always keen to know what you think, if you believe this is a lame idea, tell me. If you think it is a great idea, tell me that too! As always, discuss below.
I read listverse every day…it’s a good way to pass the time at my job. I just now registered, something I’ve been meaning to do, but haven’t got around to it. I just wanted to say that I love this site and it keeps me sane during the day! Thanks jfrater.
119. EnglishRose
ROFLMAO! not
117. Randall
a major reason i keep as low a profile as possible…i can be a bit of a *****. or at least seen that way. eh..whatevah. people who really know me…know me.(i’ll bypass all the bull***** about why intelligent, opinionated women are still considered ‘*****es’ in this culture) that said…i would never speak for J or in the name of the site in ref: to someone continuing to frequent this site. so if you have any issues regarding that…i would recommend you take that up w/ J. also ..the forums is a much better place to get more info. on anyone registered there..which includes me. and it is also a better place to engage in off topic ‘conversation’.
given my tendency to curse like a sailor and write in less than perfect English…i think i will refrain from future commenting. i think no matter how often i make disclaimers about speaking only for myself…i will still be seen as being representative of this site. which i am not. i just do a little bit behind the scenes because J so graciously allows me to do so. i think whatever my opinions are regarding commenters or lists or whatever…pales into insignificance in comparision to my love of this site and my hopes that it continues to be successful. and no that ain’t just horse*****. its true. to go all geeky on ya….the needs of the many…etc etc
Cyn: Being an intelligent, opinionated woman is not *****ogous to being a “*****.” It’s just that some intelligent, opinionated women are jerks. I know quite a few intelligent, opinionated women that are most certainly not *****es. They are nice to people, not condescending, don’t act like they have something to prove, and don’t carry themselves with a holier-than-thou attitude. You can be intelligent and opinionated. Just don’t be a ***** about it. Otherwise you’ll get called on it. (The “royal” you, not you specifically.)
Cyn:
“…people who really know me…know me.”
You know, I would have thought, Cyn, that offering such a dispensation for *yourself,* that you would have considered for a moment that it might apply to *me* as well. People who know me… know me. I’m not viewed as a blowhard bigmouth know-it-all by my friends, as it happens. I admit this is sometimes how I come off here, on a web site. But it isn’t me.
But c’est la vie. Sometimes in excusing ourselves, we fail to excuse others. Odd, that, isn’t it?
In addition–I was looking for no “information” on anyone registered here–you or anyone else. So I don’t know what that was about.
I do NOT generally see you as a representative of this site–unless you yourself bring it up. Your statement,
“…say what you will about me but bash J, the site or the majority of our community and you’ve overstepped you bounds, sir! so shut the ***** up!”
–is what made me view that particular post as at least a quasi-official remark. I didn’t take it seriously, of course, but I thought it warranted some kind of response. In any case, I have no problem whatsoever with you posting on the site, and certainly don’t wish to be a reason that keeps you from doing so.
Really the only thing that irked me in the slightest (and that only very little) was having my humor insulted.
I’d frankly dare you to find more sardonic, witty, and cerebral humor. But I acknowledge that this is my ego talking.
My only question is if Cyn & Randall can kiss & make up yet? please?
DK: Honestly, I hope so, then again maybe not, I love watching a good argument.
OK, here’s my question: You’re awesome, jfrater!
Dammit, I screwed that up.
Was that list about genetically modified things an april fool?
Nick: Yes, I knew personally at the rubber cork tree, although I wanted a dolion to be real, cus’ then a dolion and a liger and maybe a lemurat could be in a balls-to-the-wall-steel-barbwire-cage-death match, I’d pay like a billion ddollars to see that *****.
Are you into threesomes with me, you, and a random named Saaly Jo Mae?
I was wondering, jfrater, out of all of the lists that have been published by you (not your contributors
) which ones are your least favorite?
Which ones, if any, do you regret writing?
Are all lists from the very first posted list to the current list still available for viewing? If not, why?
Great site, Jamie! I visit here every day and spend a lot of time in the forums. My personal thanks to you.
and for the record I am emailing jfrater these questions of mine.
I personally take offense to being lumped with the “countless clods”.
I may be somewhat new here but damn it I am my own unique clod.
My question:
Would a list of ‘Ten Cutest Puppies Born In Asia’ here degrade into a debate revolving around Christianity/creationism/GWB?
flgh: I hope this answers your question.
A boy was selling puppies in front of his house, when he sees Bob Dole walking by. “Excuse me, sir, would you like to buy a puppy?” he asked.
Dole replied, “Bob Dole doesn’t need no dog.”
The boy quickly added, “Sir, they’re republican puppies.”
“Hmmm,” replied Dole. “Tell you what, Bob Dole has to give a speech at the city hall in fifteen minutes. Maybe some other time.”
Two days late, Dole headed happened to pass by the boy, still selling puppies. But now, he was trying to sell one to Bill Clinton. “Would you like a puppy?” the boy asked. “They’re Democrats.”
“Now wait just a minute,” Dole said. “Just 2 days ago, you told Bob Dole they were republicans.”
“Well,” the boy answered, “now they have their eyes open.”
Oh Oh
What is your favorite color?
Mine is red :]
A 53 year old here and one day I hope to run into him with the blue blue eyes on the shores of New Zealand – shame you’re on the south island Jamie and I’m on the North. Fancy going from one winter to another – rather you than me.
NZSpringy: I am from Wellington – not the South Island
It is to Wellington that I return! And I don’t mind the winter thing – at least it will be a less harsh one than what I get in London!
Which religon do you believe is the closest to being right?
Sorry for some reason I thought you were heading to Christchurch, no idea where that came from or why. Safe travelling Jamie.
Wow, are you sure? I’m contributing a list of Top 100 Reasons Why I Love Randall.
I mean, basically just don’t cross him. He’s a bear, man. Maybe even a man-bear-pig, whatever, just don’t cross him. I would hate to get into a car accident with him, even if it was 100% his fault (which would never happen because Randall is infallable, like the Pope).
Cedestra: As mush as I enjoy Arguing with Randall, I would never call him infallible. Don’t stroke the Ego! If I had a dollar for every time he “Knew” that he was right. I’d Own Jamie, I’d keep him locked up all day feeding him Cookies.
Really who Doesn’t want a pocket sized Jamie who jumps out of your pocket to give out random facts or Corrective Info. Imagine the bar bets! Call now and you can receive our limited edition Listverse Universe to keep your Jfray in, Complete with Kitchen and Internet access! Just listen to this Satisfied customer.
“I can’t believe it took me this long to get one. It’s so nice to take him for walks in the park, he’s a great cook, and it’s always amusing to get him drunk and see what he says to people on the internet!”
Yes you too can have your own JFray, We’ll even Ship Same day! No home is complete without your Jamie. Just Five uneasy installments of 55.99×10*5 Any you too can have your Very own Pocket Jamie. Call now. Supplies limited.
*Sorry, no returns on broken merchandise. Void where human enslavement is prohibited. Cash only accepted.
Nice Crimanon, if only it were real. I would be making hella bank here in NV making bets(where betting is legal). I can see it all now. . . .
Toolnut: We only recently got the Lotto in NC, I attempted to to correct my Father on gambling still being illegal, I failed. I haven’t played a good hand of hold’em in a while too. I should throw a party.
So jamie when are you giving us the Juicy details? Huh. Your Fans are waiting… Maybe there’s too much hype. Maybe I’ll just wait until I can rent it.
PLEEEAAAAASSSEEE!!!! Great… I’m turning into a List-head. Does anyone have the number for Listoholics Anonymous?
try the forums crimanon, there may be help there, or it may just encourage your addiction
The forums are nothing more than a way deeper imbed the Listverse addiction. I don’t need to be a forum junkie too. I think I’m pretty well hooked, and that is just WAY too much reading to keep up with. I’ve got to look a job Sometime.
Crimanon: It’s not an addiction, just a really bad habit, and trust me, toolnut is ALWAYS with angelina on the predict thread, I can’t get a word in edgewise!
Csim: Is that denial I here in your voice. I smoke, Is it a Habit? No I’m addicted. I at least admit it. I’m a fiend (for listverse). I can quit smoking at any time, see how that works.
Ah, it was mostly facetious. I know people like Randall offline- and while they frustrate me sometimes with their know-it-all and killing-the-fly-with-a-sledgehammer attitude, they *do* put people like 666 in their place. To me, that evens it out and then some, so I’m cool with Randall.
*hear in your voice. If I’m going to be typeing like this I might as well hit the bottle.
Bad Habits= Nun *****???
Cedestra: They often lead to great nights at bars (Egos, that is).
Crimanon: O.K. I’m obsessed
Reminds me of that time I was in Nunsense III…
BTW, you can only post here if your name begins with C. My rule na na na na na.
Treason!!!
How dare you, How dare all of you. . . you C names. I will post if i please. ha!!
Toolnut: I’m on your side. How would Jamie feel to know that his minions were rioting against him. Quell the uprising! Long Live JAYNU!
Okay – I will try to get the answers to this list done ASAP
Before I am sold in to slavery by you all!
Ask and you shall receive!
As for the “Pocket Jamie”, I’m not sure what Pocket sized would be. It’s safe to assume, with our current tech abilities, that Pocket Jamies would be in some small vial. Creepy.
ALL HAIL JAYNU!!!
…or even smaller, like sea monkeys. Little Sea Jamies.
Do you have an accent?
That question has been haunting me for quite some time now.
Bass: I don’t have an accent – I sound like all the other New Zealander’s. I bet you have an accent though
How do you usually get ideas for lists? and where do you usally search for and determine good material?
Like the incredible sound recordings and lists like that.
Can you do a top 10 bizarre Jehovah’s Witnesses belief?
Jfrater: I have no accent what-so-ever. I try sometimes, but it just comes out as Austim Powers falling into a woodchipper.
…if you know what I mean.
Austin*
best cartoon of all time…….
what about a top ten comments list, like the top ten weird comments you have received from a user. maybe the scariest proposition, (i’m looking at you Kathryn), or best ‘what the?’ comment.
When is the next list??? More Questions Answered. Today Only on Listverse!
Crimanon: Some day soon
But I want to worship you Now!!!!!
I have two questions
Question nr.1 – Se aos homens do mar se chama marujos porque não se chamam os homens do ar araújos?
Question nr.2 – In what language is written question nr.1?
Greetings
Portugese
What’s your favourite part of working on Listverse?
how old are you cause im to lazy to research , and are you on wiki?
Is there A top 10 buried treasures list yet and if there isn’t could you make one?
It would be fun to comment on one like that
Randall, you’ll probably never see this since it is so far down on such an old list, but I thought your comments were hilarious!
BooRad: Randall sees everything! Randall knows everything!!!!