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Q & A: Let’s Go Out To the Movies
I figured for this week’s Q & A segment, I would have a theme this week. And the theme is movies. We watch movies every day (TV, DVD, cable, satellite, theaters, Internet, etc.) and we love ’em, despite the fact that there are a few that actually suck. But either way, you can’t deny that they’re an escape from the hell that is real life. So without further ado, let’s begin with the Formspring questions first:
Q: What do you think is the worst movie sequel ever made?
A: Apart from anything having to do with Twilight, there are at least a few of them that I have seen that fit the bill to me: Karate Kid 3 (which I felt was unnecessary), Rocky V (too depressing to be a Rocky movie), Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace (even though there were some good moments), Star Trek: Insurrection (’nuff said there), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (the worst Indiana Jones film ever and too gruesome especially for a movie aimed at kids), and Joel Schumacher’s Batman and Robin (A BAT CREDIT CARD?!)
Q: If you have a secret that you just can’t keep, who do you tell it to?
A: Someone I can actually trust.
Q: What would be your crazy “I just won the lottery” purchase?
A: Too many things to name. Guess I’m gonna have to wait a while longer.
Q: As a kid did you ever get nightmares from seeing a movie you were way too young for?
A: Yes.
Q: What’d you think of the movie “Inception”?
A: I thought it was awesome. Chris Nolan is the man.
Q: Do you wake up early?
A: Sometimes.
Q: Fashion you hate?
A: Anything that looks too dorky.
Q: Ice cream – cone, cup or milkshake?
A: All of the above.
Q: Would you rather have a dragon, a space ship, or a time machine?
A: Either a spaceship or a time machine, but mainly a time machine.
Q: Coffee or Tea?
A: Coffee.
Q: Pen or pencil?
A: 99 percent of the time I use a pen. I don’t use pencils that much except for Scantron tests at school.
Q: Top 10 movies of all time?
A: I assume by this Rotten Tomatoes.com means my top 10 favorite movies of all time. But anyway, my top 10 favorite movies of all time are as follows:
1. Titanic
2. Pulp Fiction
3. Taxi Driver
4. Rocky
5. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
6. The Dark Knight
7. Star Wars: A New Hope (the original Star Wars)
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
9. The Shawshank Redemption
10. The Avengers
…with an honorable mention going to “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” probably the greatest action-adventure movie of all time. Actually I’m thinking about doing a Top 20 video on my favorite movies of all time and this question pretty much set that in motion.
Q: Do you like Batman?
A: Hell, yeah! Can’t wait for Dark Knight Rises. Bane looks really awesome in that movie and since it’s Chris Nolan directing there’s no chance that Bane will be screwed up (unlike what Joel Schumacher did to him in “Batman and Robin” for that matter.) And as I think I mentioned before in previous videos, Batman is one of my all-time favorite comic book heroes (second only to Spider-Man.)
Q: Do you guys think there should be a “Legend of Zelda” movie?
A: As long as they don’t screw it up like they did the Mario Bros. movie. But then again, I’m not really a Zelda fan. Never played it. I was more of a Mario fan and as far as them making the Zelda movie goes, I really don’t care either way. If it looks good, I’ll see it but otherwise, I really don’t care.
Q: What’s the most you’ve ever paid for a movie ticket?
A: $8.50 and I think that was at the Marquee Cinema in New Hartford. Now it’s up to like 10 bucks and an extra 4 bucks to see a 3D movie there.
Q: What is the best fictional vacation spot? Narnia, Middle-Earth, Pern, Oz, etc…
A: I heard Pandora is nice this time of year.
Q: How tall are you? Have you ever wished to be a different height?
A: 5’11” and no, I don’t wish to be a different height.
Q: Would you be a good babysitter?
A: No.
Q: How many times have you seen your favorite movie?
A: Numerous times.
Q: Are you addicted to Skyrim?
A: No. I don’t play Skyrim. I can’t really afford to play video games.
Q: Are you sarcastic often?
A: Me? Sarcastic? Nooooooo… well, actually yes.
Q: Front, middle or back of the movie theater?
A: When I was a kid, I usually sat in the front, but as an adult, I usually sit in the back.
Q: What’s the best holiday movie?
A: That’s a no-brainer. A Christmas Story, of course, followed by Christmas Vacation and It’s a Wonderful Life.
Q: Favorite Spider-Man villain?
A: Venom all the way!
Q: What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen online recently?
A: The Nostalgia Critic. I started watching him earlier this year and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Q: Funny or Die.com wanted me to check out 12 comedies that they thought were made to sound like intense dramas. Which one looks the most serious?
A: I would have to go with “Up” on this one. That was really good.
Q: Would you rather take a picture or have your picture taken?
A: Doesn’t matter. If I didn’t enjoy taking pictures, I wouldn’t be doing this whole Internet gig. Lol
Q: What was the last film you saw that inspired you or moved you?
A: Rocky.
Q: What’s your favorite way to work out? In the gym, playing a team sport, taking a class or some other way?
A: In the gym.
Q: Are you shy?
A: I can be.
Q: Oday ouyay eakspay igpay atinlay?
A: Say what?
Q: Love or Sex?
A: If I can have both then I would say both, but if I had to choose only one I would have to go with sex.
Q: Can you flare your nostrils?
A: (Flares nostrils) Yeah. Does that answer your question?
Q: Which are scarier: bats or rats?
A: Neither one really although bats can be annoying when they buzz over your head all the time.
Q: Would you prefer to be a movie star or musician?
A: Movie star. I can’t sing to save my life.
Q: Is it hard for you to admit when you’re wrong?
A: Sometimes.
Q: Who knows you best?
A: Not many people.
Q: Who would you say is the sexiest women alive?
A: Finally! Someone asked the magic question! In fact I’ll do better than give out one answer. I’ll give you a top 10 list:
1. Sofia Vergara
2. Jennifer Aniston
3. Jennifer Love Hewitt
4. Scarlett Johansson
5. Katy Perry
6. Natalie Portman
7. Jessica Biel
8. Mila Kunis
9. Jennifer Lawrence (the chick from “The Hunger Games”)
10. Jennifer Garner
Honorable mention goes to Kelly Clarkson. And the reason I gave out a top 10 list for this answer is for a question like this, one answer just simply isn’t enough.
Q: What do you think of Emma Watson?
A: For those of you who don’t know who Emma Watson is, she was Hermione in the Harry Potter movies. I think she’s a good actress and she’s also pretty hot. I can’t wait to see what she does in the future. In fact, I read an article recently on her latest movie called The Bling Ring. And it’s a true story based on the whole Hollywood robbery crime spree that affected many Hollywood celebrities, most notably Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. Not that Paris and Lindsay are saints, mind you. But I saw Emma in her costume for the movie and oh, my god. She is so hot. Them Potter kids are growing up so fast.
Q: What do you think of Nicki Minaj?
A: Less said about her, the better.
Now let’s move on to the Meetme.com questions:
Q: Have you ever have a hard time meeting someone in your town?
A: Yeah.
Q: How many people does someone have to sleep with before you consider them promiscuous?
A: I don’t think that there’s any real set number. It all boils down to behavior.
Q: Do you believe in karma?
A: Yes.
Q: If you had to give up sex or meat for a year which would you choose?
A: I wouldn’t give up either one.
Q: How many movies do you think you’ve seen in your lifetime?
A: Quite a bit. Not sure about how many I actually saw in theaters. I lost track after 2003.
Q: How do you feel about dating when there is an age difference?
A: Depends on what the age difference is, though I wouldn’t have any problem dating someone older than me unless they’re either old enough to be my grandmother or younger than 18 because they’re not worth going to jail for.
Q: If someone was hitting on you and you weren’t attracted to them, how would you handle the situation?
A: Just say the magic phrases: “Not interested” or “You’re not my type” and walk away.
Remember, if you want to ask me questions and don’t have Formspring, you can ask your questions in the comment section below the video or here on the blog. Remember, no offensive questions or comments will be accepted.
Q & A: Team Blackcat Pwns Team Edward
Well, here it is, my latest Q & A vlog is now up. This is my first original video since going on my year-long hiatus from video making. I was in the process of writing this video when the computer I was using ended up losing its sound which rendered me unable to make videos. But now that I’m back with a new camcorder and new editing software, get ready because I’m back and ready to hit the Interwebs hard. So if you have 20 minutes to spare, hope you enjoy this. So without further ado, here we go.
Q: Would you rather date a lot of different people, or be in a committed relationship?
A: At this point in my life, I think it would be best if I was with a lot of different people as opposed to being in a committed relationship with a girl who is absolutely wrong for me.
Q: If you were given the money to start a new business, what business would you open?
A: A film studio.
Q: How many languages do you speak?
A: Primarily I speak English but I also took Spanish in high school. I’m at least 14 years out of practice. lol
Q: What’s your favorite season of the year?
A: Summer. Hot weather, hot chicks, awesome times.
Q: If you were offered the job of U.S. president would you take the job?
A: No. In fact, right now it looks like I may not be voting in this year’s elections for the first time since 1996. It’s shaping up to be one of those “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” elections.
Q: What was your favorite TV show as a child?
A: There was so many. I was a fan of Dukes of Hazzard, Knight Rider, Garfield, the 60’s Batman series, The A-Team, Greatest American Hero, Star Trek (both original and The Next Generation)… list goes on and on. I was a child of the 80’s. It was the best decade for TV, the best decade for movies, and the best decade for music. 80’s FTW.
Q: Have you ever been fired? If so why?
A: Not yet. I quit a couple of jobs though. I worked at McDonald’s as a second job for a month in 2001. I quit because they didn’t give me enough hours and I quit Stop and Shop in 2002 because I was moving up to the Mohawk Valley.
Q: What does your average day consist of?
A: Sleep, work, Internet, school and whatever else happens.
Q: What’s your favorite genre of music?
A: Top 40 music and 80’s music. Once again, 80’s FTW.
Q: If you had a personalized license plate what would it say?
A: 1LONECAT
Q: Butter side up or butter side down?
A: Butter side up.
Q: Would you rather own a luxury yacht or a private jet?
A: If I had the money, I’d take both.
Q: Do you consider yourself athletic?
A: Well I do work out with weights and walk, but I don’t really play sports. So I guess you can say I’m sorta athletic. lol.
Q: What would be your favorite Charlie Sheen-inspired cocktail? Would it be made by a Warlock with Tiger blood? Whatever your choice make sure it’s a winning one!
A: It would be a Major League Wall Street Special w/ a 2 1/2 Hot Shot lemon twist. Is that winning enough for you? lol.
Q: If a genie granted you three wishes, what would you wish for?
A: To be rich, to find true love, and to be successful.
Q: What’s your favorite memory from this past summer?
A: I haven’t really have too many memories from this summer since this summer has officially started but my favorite memory from last summer was when I went to the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Q: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
A: Haven’t seen her in eons. Must’ve retired or something. lol
Q: If you could immediately change one thing about current affairs, social policy, and so on but it had to be something that didn’t directly benefit you, what would it be?
A: The economy.
Q: Do you believe in karma?
A: Yes I do.
Q: How would you tell your crush that you like them?
A: Best just to say it flat out.
Q: What’s your favorite saying?
A: “One lone cat against a big bad world,” which as many of you already know (unless of course you’re new to my videos) is the very definition of my username.
Q: What is the most difficult job you can think of?
A: My current job. lol
Q: How do you like your eggs cooked for breakfast?
A: Overeasy.
Q: Who are your top 5 favorite rappers of all time?
A: Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Tupac.
Q: Where’s the best place in your hometown to get a great burger or milkshake?
A: Outside of Mickey D’s or Burger King, I would have to say Empire Diner. Not sure if they serve milkshakes or not. lol.
Q: If you have kids, are you gonna let those little bastards play video games?
A: Depends on what video games I let them play. lol.
Q: If you could have an endless supply of any food, what would you get?
A: Pizza.
Q: Which do you like better – football (NFL) or football (soccer)?
A: Not a fan of either, but I would have to go with the NFL on this one.
Q: How do you generally get around – walk, bike, drive, public transportation or some other way?
A: Usually walk. My travel is very restricted.
Q: What’s your favorite Christmas cookie?
A: I know it’s a bit late for Christmas (or early depending on your point of view since we are already halfway through the year) but I’ll answer the question anyway: Chocolate chip.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about staying in a hotel over the holidays?
A: I don’t usually stay in hotels over the holidays but it would be really nice if I did.
Q: If you could kiss any celebrity at midnight on New Year’s Eve, who would it be?
A: So many, but I think this year I’d have to go for Scarlett Johansson.
Q: What fast-food restaurant do you visit most often?
A: I usually visit McDonald’s and Burger King most often.
Q: What would you do if you saw that a friend had a piece of food stuck between his or her teeth?
A: Offer a toothpick?
Q: What is the first word that you said as a baby?
A: Not sure. Can’t really remember too much until I was 2. And that reminds me of a quote that I learned during my first semester at HCCC. My writing professor said that no matter how bad of a day you have had and you go around thinking that the day you had was the worst day of your life, keep in mind that you already survived the worst day of your life: The day you were born. Thankfully a lot of us don’t have memories of us being born. If we did, chances are we’d all be in therapy.
Q: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
A: I think it was my senior portrait waaaaaaay back in the 1996-97 school year at Red Hook High School.
Q: Could you eat a pizza right now?
A: There’s always time for pizza.
Q: And this is a Twilight question, folks. Breaking Dawn: Part 1 came and went in theaters and of course I did not go and see it and I’ll take your word for it that it sucked and it’s safe to say that I’m definitely not going to see Part 2 when it comes out later this year. Then again, it’s not really required to see the Twilight movies to know they suck. But I will answer this age-old question for you since I know you like it when I rip on Twilight: Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob?
A: Neither. I’m Team Blackcat. However, since I’ve heard about how badly Jacob (supposedly the nice guy in the franchise) has been portrayed throughout the franchise and the fact that the girl would choose the sparkly emo whatever he is over over the nice guy is so disturbingly like real life it’s not even funny. And since I’ve been in that situation many a time, I guess you could say I’m Team Jacob.
Q: Is masturbation cheating?
A: No. In fact, some people are aroused by that.
Q: Do you eat dairy products?
A: Some dairy products. Not that I’m vegan or anything like that. I just don’t like certain cheeses and not a fan of milk.
Q: Do you use Google Plus?
A: Yes. I’m on Google Plus. The link is in my Links/Contacts section on this blog.
Q: Between “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter” and “The Twilight Saga,” which is your favorite?
A: I’m not too familiar with the Hunger Games series and I’m pretty sure you know by now how I feel about Twilight, so I have to say Harry Potter all the way! Although I do think in all fairness that the Hunger Games movie looks very interesting and I might check it out but I’m gonna wait till DVD for that, not to mention Jennifer Lawrence (the hot girl who stars in the Hunger Games is much hotter than Kristen Stewart. I’m sorry, but Kristen Stewart doesn’t really do anything for me. Just sayin’.
Q: What was your best subject at school?
A: In high school it was English and Spanish. So far in college I think it was my writing class during my first semester last year.
Q: Rock, paper or scissors?
A: Rock.
Q: What do you put on your French fries?
A: If it’s store-bought French Fries or fries at a restaurant, I usually put ketchup on them, but if it’s at Mickey D’s or BK, I just eat them plain.
Q: Have you ever been a victim of bullying?
A: I’m pretty sure everyone at one time or another has been bullied. Yes, I have been bullied before but looking back, it wasn’t as bad as the cases of bullying that affect the world today.
Q: Zombie, werewolf, or vampire?
A: Zombie. The werewolf and vampire genre is pretty much dead now, thanks to a certain franchise that will remain nameless. (sneezing) Twilight!
Q: Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? If so, have you stuck with them so far?
A: Yes. One of my resolutions is to get back to making videos in 2012 and now that I have my new laptop and HD camcorder, I am actually meeting that goal. As far as the working out resolution goes, I’m definitely not having a problem with that one since I had gym last semester and I have access to the Fitness Center during the summer. I also have another gym course next semester since I need two credits in gym to graduate. So that will definitely not be a problem.
Q: What do you do to stay fit?
A: I walk and lift weights at the HCCC gym. And when I go outdoors from spring to fall, I go for walks on the Canal Trail. Not to mention as I said earlier that I walk pretty much everywhere.
Q: “Life is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming.” In case you don’t know, that’s a quote from Matthew Arnold. Do you think it’s better to be and become?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you think a movie or restaurant makes for a better first date?
A: Either one would work well for me.
Q: What message would you want to put in a fortune cookie?
A: What a wise man (Clint Eastwood) once said: “You’re shit out of luck!”
Q: What piece of clothing in your closet will you never throw away?
A: My leather jacket.
Q: What song do you sing in the shower?
A: I don’t sing in the shower. Can’t sing to save my life.
Q: Do you watch Glee?
A: Nope. I could care less about Glee. It’s pretty much a less kid-friendly rip-off of High School Musical done in TV series format.
Q: Is there such a thing as too much chocolate?
A: One can never have too much chocolate. lol.
Q: Do you ever think that you have a “calling” that you are supposed to answer?
A: Yes I do. I’m kinda doing it right now.
Q: Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?
A: Cookie Monster.
Q: What is your favorite comeback story?
A: When Michael Jordan left basketball in the early 90’s to pursue a baseball career and then deciding to come back to basketball over a year later and led the Bulls to another 3 NBA championship titles.
Q: Do you have a special diet like vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten-free, etc? How long have you kept it for?
A: Nope. I still eat what I want. But I am starting to eat a little healthier.
Q: See any good movies?
A: Last one I saw in theaters was The Avengers. There’s a few coming out this year that I wanna check out. And no, Breaking Dawn: Part 2 is not on the short list. More like the Spider-Man reboot, The Dark Knight Rises, Expendables 2, the new Bond movie “Skyfall…” I could go on.
Q: Frogs: Friend or foe?
A: I don’t think frogs are that bad actually.
Q: How old is too old for a teddy bear?
A: I guess never.
Q: Have you ever been horseback riding?
A: Yes, when I was a kid.
Q: Have you ever been to San Francisco? What’s your favorite spot in your hometown?
A: Nope. Haven’t been anywhere in Cali yet. Don’t really have a favorite spot in my hometown.
Q: Do you have the moves like Jagger?
A: I haven’t danced since 8th grade so I have no idea.
And now let’s move on to the Meetme questions:
Q: What’s the most expensive gift you’ve ever got for someone else?
A: I haven’t really bought anything expensive for anyone to tell you the truth.
Q: How do you learn to love again when the one you loved the most has betrayed you?
A: Very hard question to answer. Sometimes you can’t. Something like that is never easy to get over.
Q: Are you left-handed or right-handed?
A: Right-handed.
Q: What is one trait you could not put up with in another person?
A: Being controlled by them.
Q: What’s your favorite flavored Pringles?
A: Ranch. Basically I don’t discriminate against Pringles. I can down a whole can of those in one sitting without gaining weight. It’s one of those few products that actually live up to its tagline: “Once you pop, you can’t stop.”
Q: What are the best relationships based on in your opinion: Friendship or physical attraction?
A: Either one is about the same to me.
Q: Do you chat on Yahoo?
A: Not really, although I am on Messenger.
Q: What’s the most played song on your iPod?
A: Actually I don’t have an iPod. I can’t afford it.
Q: Have you ever had a crush on a coworker? And if so did it work out?
A: Yes, several times between two different jobs. And neither one of them worked out. Long story on both of those and I don’t really want to make this longer than it needs to be.
Q: If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
A: Whatever I want.
Q: You’re eating alone and you look across the room and there is a girl sitting alone. You think you might know her. Do you approach the girl or shrug it off?
A: Depends on the situation. She may want to be alone.
Q: If the Pope poops, is it holy crap?
A: It could be.
Q: Your boyfriend or girlfriend says “I love you” first. How do you respond?
A: With the words, “I love you too.”
And like I said earlier, now that I’m back making videos, I have a lot planned for this coming week. Among them is the long-awaited episode of The Adventures of Blackcatloner, which I am hoping to start up again sometime soon.
My Life as a College Student
Well, it’s been a while since I was last here so I figure I’d come back and reconnect with everyone. The last time I posted, I was just starting college and now I have just made it through the middle of the semester. So far I am happy to report that things have been going really well. I am doing well in all of my classes. I’m actually starting to feel like a college student.
One of the things I found out is that there is always something to do on campus. Not a day goes by that there isn’t something going on while I am on campus. I also have found the time practically every day to go to the gym there being that I have access. Unfortunately, since I am not a gym student (at least not this semester,) I can’t use their nice fitness center. However, I do have access to their weight room (which looks like a power lifter’s gym) and that is pretty awesome. I also have access to their track where I can walk around and stuff. That’s pretty awesome.
They also show movies here, mainly movies that are fresh out of the theater yet have not found their way to DVD. And it’s free too. That’s really awesome. I actually saw a movie on campus during Fall Fest (A Place in the Sun) and I am planning to go tonight since I am on vacation from work again. Tonight I am going to see both “Hangover” movies. I have never seen the original “Hangover” and since they’re both playing tonight, I figure that now would be as good a time as any to go see it.
However, there is a bit of a downside, mainly in the social department. I found that being a 33-year-old man in a crowd of students who are 15 years younger than you actually feels a bit awkward. Yet I’m trying to make the best of it like I do any situation. It’s still kinda hard I gotta admit.
But all in all, I am still glad I made the decision to go back to school while I still can, mainly because I’m sick of being stuck in neutral. It’s actually time to make something of myself and move forward. I will continue to keep you posted on any new developments.
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