Tell us something about yourself!

f-22 "raptor" ace · **Reply #720 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:16:44 PM

Quote from: Lillefot,Jul 25 2009 on 05:12 PM

I'm a fan of HergÈ's TINTIN.
Gotta love Captain Haddock!

I am also a fan of TINTIN.

Malte279 · **Reply #721 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:52:58 PM

Count me in to on that one

Hundertausende jaulend und heulende Hˆllenhunde! (Haddock's most favorite utterance in the German version of Tintin (where he is called Tim)).

Rereading some Tintin I found that in some cases Herge has been a bit stereotyping and (in case of Tintin in Kongo) rather uncritical about colonialism. But most of the stories are plain awesome.

Noname · **Reply #722 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:59:46 PM

I used to like Tintin myself, but had to rethink at least some of it when I learned of its racist connotations... at least, some of the books are racist... although the author later apologized for it...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6294670.stm

Serris · **Reply #723 on:** July 26, 2009, 09:43:27 PM

I am photosensitive and strong contrast can hurt my eyes.

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #724 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:51:58 PM

Strobe lights make me feel like I'm about to have a seizure, although I don't have a seizure disorder.

Pangaea · **Reply #725 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:59:20 PM

I tend to become unbearably irritated by repeated intermittent noises, such as snoring (even light snoring), dripping faucets, beeping alarm clocks, ringing telephones, and chirping crickets.

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #726 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:25:54 AM

Quote from: Pangaea,Jul 26 2009 on 10:59 PM

I tend to become unbearably irritated by repeated intermittent noises, such as snoring (even light snoring), dripping faucets, beeping alarm clocks, ringing telephones, and chirping crickets.

High-pitched noises hurt my ears. I get tinnitus (ringing in the ears) from being near a running blowdryer :blink:. I use earplugs when I use lawn equipment; otherwise, I'm pretty much deaf for a little while after using a lawnmower.

Serris · **Reply #727 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:26:44 AM

I absolutely hate high pitched sounds. That infamous "Teen Buzz" ringtone (15 kHZ of pain).

Noname · **Reply #728 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:57:06 AM

I hate certain insects... bees, wasps, roaches. I don't mind ants, ladybugs, flies, fireflies, or ladybugs... I really don't like dragonflies, though... they remind me too much of hornets... and yes, I was stung by a wasp when I was young...

Serris · **Reply #729 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:09:14 AM

I was SEVERELY stung by hornets when I was about 4.

Pangaea · **Reply #730 on:** July 27, 2009, 07:22:24 AM

I love dragonflies.

Not only do they prey on mosquitoes (which are so common here in Minnesota that they’ve been jokingly called the unofficial state bird), they don’t sting or bite, and they’re darned fascinating insects.

lbt/cty_lover · **Reply #731 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:14:21 PM

Quote from: Pangaea,Jul 27 2009 on 06:22 AM

I love dragonflies. Not only do they prey on mosquitoes (which are so common here in Minnesota that they’ve been jokingly called the unofficial state bird), they don’t sting or bite, and they’re darned fascinating insects.

I think dragonflies look cool.

Malte279 · **Reply #732 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:31:43 PM

I'm quite fascinated by dragonflies. I wonder why this rather effective four independent wing design was with the exception of dragonflies largely abandoned throughout the course of evolution.

Littlefoot Fan · **Reply #733 on:** July 27, 2009, 01:51:38 PM

I love trying to walk through really muddy areas, though my parents aren't too happy when I come home

Noname · **Reply #734 on:** July 27, 2009, 05:38:35 PM

I used to have sneakers with little lights on them... when I was six and seven...

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #735 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:07:59 PM

On average, I replace my non-formal pair of shoes every 2 years.

(Is your fact supposed to link tenuously to the last one posted?)

Lillefot · **Reply #736 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:13:00 PM

Quote from: LettuceBacon&Tomato,Jul 27 2009 on 05:07 PM

On average, I replace my non-formal pair of shoes every 2 years.

(Is your fact supposed to link tenuously to the last one posted?)

Nope. It works as the title says. Anything between Earth and Heaven.

Well, almost.

Alex · **Reply #737 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:36:40 PM

Quote from: Pangaea,Jul 27 2009 on 06:22 AM

Not only do they prey on mosquitoes (which are so common here in Minnesota that they’ve been jokingly called the unofficial state bird)

LOL

I like all insects. I like snakes, who eat the insects. I like the birds that eat the snakes. I like the bears that eat the birds. ... (nothing can eat a bear)

Amaranthine · **Reply #738 on:** July 27, 2009, 07:47:53 PM

I'm the most sensitive person alive.

Noname · **Reply #739 on:** July 27, 2009, 10:03:39 PM

I have dozens of pencils, but can never find one when I want one...