Week 9: Why do we answer these questions?

Ok, it’s week 9 of 2017 and this week I’m wondering about personal questions.  Like a lot of people, I enjoy Facebook and seeing all the things my Facebook friends post.  I get to see photos and read people’s thoughts, it’s fun!  Sometimes people decide they want their Facebook friends to know them better and so they post these question and answer things.  Those can be lovely, except…

Exceptfor a lot of them that are yes or no, or one word answer things.  What the hell do I learn about a person from one word? 

Do you prefer milk or water?
Do you like winter or summer?
Is your car big or small?

What the hell are questions like this supposed to tell me about my online friends?  Oh, they like milk, summer, and drive a huge car?  I don’t care about that!  Can you imagine taking a Facebook friend to lunch in person and asking them questions like that?

“So Max, do you prefer blondes or brunettes?”

I wouldn’t mind filling out a question and answer thing, but I can’t just do one word answers.  As a writer I think I need at least a paragraph to answer just about anything you ask me!  And so here’s my own question and answer thing complete with answers!  Feel free to tell me about yourselves, too!

What kind of car do you drive?

Laugh if you want, but at the moment I drive a SMART car.  They look like this:

As a matter of fact, this looks just about exactly like my car!  My car is black, only has two seats, and suits me just fine!  I get a bit over 40 miles per gallon and fill the car up with gas every two weeks.  People will tell me they’re afraid to drive in a car this small, but it’s built around a roll cage like a race car.  I’m probably safer than you are.  Check out some of the SMART car crash tests on YouTube.  For now though, let’s move on.

What kind of pizza do you like?

Pizza, now there’s a topic!  I like to buy pizza at a place called Papa Murphy’s.  They make the pizza, but don’t cook it.  I then take it home and pile other toppings on the pizza that I buy at the store and then cook it myself.  The other toppings I usually get are chopped ham, sliced mushrooms, green bell pepper, and jalapenos.  Obviously I love both meet and vegetables on my pizza.  I also love stuffed pizzas!  Actually, I’m a huge fan of Italian food in general!

Have you ever been to Europe?

Absolutely!  I spent two years stationed at San Vito De Normani Air Station from 1986 to 1988 while in the US Air Force.  I wasn’t especially happy there during that time, but I did my duty and was eventually sent home.  I did the rest of my military service in Texas.  I loved Texas, it was a wonderful place to be stationed!

Let’s get into some deep dark secrets!  This “What do you like” crap isn’t cutting it!  *chuckle*

Do you have crushes on any of your Facebook friends?

I had to ask myself this, didn’t I?  Ok, the answer to this is yes.  I do have crushes on one or two people.  Am I going to tell you who they are?  Of course not!  Most of them are girls I’ve met in person, though.  And I have a bit in common with each of them.  Some are writers, and some just women from my past.  I’m not one of those idiot stalkers who is going to be sending them notes or disgusting photos.  Why do idiots on Facebook think this will make decent women like them?  Ugh, horrible subject to bring up!

How many of your Facebook friends have you met in person?

This is a tough one to answer.  I’m not really sure.  I went to a writer’s conference a few years back and met a group of female writers. Several of my friends are from back in my military days, so obviously I’ve met them in person.  Meeting other people in person doesn’t mean I really know them, though.  “Hi, I’m Robert from Facebook!”  I shake hands and we move on with life.  *chuckle*  A few people that I know personally are pretty good friends though, even if I don’t see them in person anymore.  Maybe I should get out more?  Wouldn’t it be fun to go on a quest to meet in person every single friend on Facebook?  I have friends from all over the world!  Neat travel idea if I ever win a lottery.

Have you unfriended many people on Facebook?

Another tough one.  Yes.  Sometimes people get too annoying.  Too much political crap, or too many abused animal photos.  Some people I unfriended because I said I didn’t want any more game requests and people kept insisting on sending them to me!  I warned people!  They didn’t care and now they’re gone!  I like pleasant, happy friends who don’t shove politics or religion at me.  (This actually goes for in person friends, too.  *chuckle*)

Ok, I think that’s enough of the lovely “get to know me” questions for now.  If you have more questions, leave me a comment and I’ll answer them.  No “what color is your underwear” questions or personal things like that!  Keep things civil, please!  I’d rather avoid unfriending more people!

And yes, question everything!  If you want to answer questions from me, just say so!  I’ve obviously got a huge amount of weeks left to ask questions this year!  Keep asking why!