ljdq | LJ Daily Answers: 3/10 December 2007

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Once again, sorry about that whole 'missing last week' thing. AL's been doing lots of field work, CV left for vacation, and we both left LL in the dark holding a bad of "eh, whatever". Everyone gets a free +1 for your troubles. Fortunately, most of you seem to have survived the horror, and now we can light up your Monday with a White Quiz.

1. What Pulitzer Prize-winning author wrote "The Trumpet of the Swan"?

"This reminds me of how in England, they used to say 'That's as impossible as a black swan.' And then they discovered Australia, and found some black swans! So they don't say that anymore." -

syrazemyla

"Whenever I think of that book, I think of using a razor blade to slice the webbing of the swan's right foot so that he would be able to play the trumpet. I'm pretty sure that's wrong of me." -

jrho

"Probably someone who felt that swans were beautiful creatures. Obviously, this someone also never had an encounter with a hissing, hideous, beastly real-life swan." -

cold_clarity

"Swans can't play trumpet! They don't have any opposable thumbs, or other fingers for that matter" -

b_hulsmans

(Just because they can't play a trumpet doesn't mean they can have one – LL)

"

csflick wants to know 'Which end of the swan is the trumpet end?' Then she started talking about geese and making poop noises, and I decided we've had enough of this question for today." -

sskipstress

"That-one-person-whose-last-name-is-White-and-whose-first-name-involves-initials-I-can't-remember... fuck it, Sting." -

shinga

"Wasn't it the dude that had a hard-on for half-fish women? Hans Christen Andersen?" -

fax_celestis

"is that the book about the swan who can't honk, and plays the trumpet instead? Oh god, I'm going to be wallowing in my own tears for the next hour and a half." -

jade_sage

(And the

ljdq Emotional Wreck Of The Week Award goes to...

jade_sage! -CV)

"E.B. White, in what was no doubt his cygnet-ure work." -

i_calql8

"I don't even want to think of the fan fiction that must come out of E.B. White's books. A pig and spider. A mouse. A swan. Eww." -

slave_to_anime

"E. B. White. What always bohered me, though, was his other book Stuart Little. Not only was it weird that the brother didn't even seem mildly perturbed that brother was a mouse, but the mom GAVE BIRTH TO A MOUSE. How does that even work? Why wasn't the dad pissed off because his wife obviously had sex with some sort of rodent, barring some mouse-sperm hiding in his testicles? Is the mouse thing just a weird recessive degenerative disease that both parents had?! Huh?! HUH?!?!?!? ANSWER ME!!!" -

littlelion2k

(Yeah, that kinda freaked me out too… - LL)

"If E.B. White can get a Pulitzer for writing about talking spiders and mice raised as humans and an emo swan, then my NaNo project has a chance after all!" -

morganashkevron

"I read that book the summer before fifth grade - the only thing it taught me was if you try to die orange shoes blue, they come out puce" -

subnerd862

"EB White. I know this because I used to have a game where a bunch of aliens had taken credit for books written by Earthlings, and I had to prove that the aliens were lying. True fact." -

deesarrachi

"When I found out that the E. in E.B. was Elwyn, they all sort of lost their magic. In my childish mind, Elwyn was an evil elf name, and evil elves don't write books." -

amorsalado

Correct Answer: E.B. White

"all I can think about is E. B. games." -

monroe_nell

2. Fun with lyrics! Name the song and the artist:
Hey little sister what have you done?
Hey little sister who's the only one?
Hey little sister who's your superman?
Hey little sister who's the one you want?

"A Møøse once bit my sister...No realli!" -

fictionalsolace

(+1, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. -CV)

"Doesn't matter- no one cares about trivia when you're table dancing!" -

katiebgood

"Now is the time when that Complete Book of Sting Lyrics I saw at B. Dalton would have come in handy. Sadly, it was, like, $20, post-markdown." -

reticent_lass

(Sadly, Sting doesn't come cheap. Also, it wouldn't have helped. -CV)

"Hahaha, you picked Billy Idol because of his hair fitting in with the theme, yes?" -

palapaloozaa

"…on American Idol, this guy dedicated a song to his mom then did a (surprisingly okay) rendition of some damn song about wanting to SEX YOU UP. You do NOT dedicated 'Let me sex you' song to your mom. Jesus hell." -

lots42

"I'm using the 'grew up under a rock' card on this one. It's not the age card, so I don't get a -1, right?" -

lafourchette

"Those lyrics sound creepy and incestuous. Who wrote that? V.C. Andrews?" -

nightleo

"My little sister is not allowed to have done things, to have an only one, to have a superman, or want anyone. So sayeth the big brother." -

faeriedragon

"WHOA! Those are the lyrics I just put in my user info! I think CV is stalking me!" -

jazzminarino

(Yes, I am, and your outfit is a train wreck today. Try again. -CV)

"It's weird to be singing lyrics that sexy to someone you call 'sister'. It's like those girls who call their boyfriends 'daddy'. It's just plain creepy." -

littlelion2k

"I'm guessing the name of the song was 'Hey Little Sister.' I must be psychic." -

kokopellinelli

(Nope, just wrong. -AL)

"i can't actually make this any funnier than giving the real answer. billy idol. the punk god who has his very own christmas cd. moment of silence for his career anyone?" -

kira_snugz

"

" -

peaseblossom03

"White Wedding by Billy Idol who sits squarely atop my DILF list along with Johnny Depp. I'm not sure which of them would win the the coveted number 1 position, but I'd be happy to watch them wrestle in Jell-O to figure it out." -

morganashkevron

(Today's Fun Fact:)
"'White Wedding,' by Billy Idol. Which was incidentally written as a sort-of passive-aggressive dig at his younger sister for marrying her boyfriend because she had gotten pregnant in a 'ha ha that won't work out' way. Too bad sis is still married to the guy to this day and Billy's marriages are the ones that are full of fail." -

domminess

Correct Answer: "Ah, Billy Idol, a sneer, two fist pumps, and White Wedding." - corax_onyx

"I refuse to answer this question on grounds of the biblical Commandment against worshiping Idols." -

captainsblog

3. What is the popular term for the power to act at one's discretion with unconditional authority?

Number of Bush/POTUS jokes: oodles. One percent credit for at least having the right color house. Also, for

monroe_nell: you were closer.

"mother" -

syldath and several others

"Being a member of the LJ Abuse Staff." -

uncut_diamond
"Being Chuck Norris." -

pennyverse
"Being Samuel L. Jackson." -

kokopellinelli
"Being a mod for the LJDQ" -

allie_the_neko

"Hammertime" -

sometimespez

"THIS. IS. SPARTA." -

rubberbrand

(+1, 300. -CV)

"Diplomatic immunity." -

napier

(+1, Lethal Weapon 2. -CV)

"In the Wildstorm Universe, they cut the bullshit, and just call themselves The Authority." -

iamza

(+1 because I love The Authority. -CV)

"I just know this question is somehow going to invoke Godwin's Law on the LJDQ." -

wint3rhart

(I'll save everyone the trouble. OMGWTFNAZIBBQ!!!11!one!! -CV)

"Speaking as a parental unit, the term for that kind of behavior is 'spoiled rotten' and is usually accompanied by 'March to your room RIGHT NOW YOUNG MAN!!!' followed by the sounds of teeth grinding together. And other unpleasant sounds. Doors slamming would be optional." -

etumukutenyak

"Carp Blanche? you know, like carp diem except...whiter? I give up." -

_pullmystrings

" +1 for visual punnery. -CV

" -

peaseblossom03

"Carte blanche, which is french for 'who cares what you do, just get the job done'" -

b_hulsmans

"…white card, or, the shade my mother achieved when she caught my brother making out with his 'friend' Mike at our family Christmas party last year. I suppose that's one way to come out to the family. " -

morganashkevron

Correct Answer: Carte Blanche

4. Marvel comics character Emma Frost is also known by which moniker?

"Who cares, when the name 'Emma' automatically brings up (lusty) thoughts of Emma PEEL to those of us of 'a certain age!'" -

blindgeoff

(+1, The Avengers. -CV)

"Snow White, because the Seven Dwarves were mutants and studied mining under Prof. Xavier." -

germankitty
"Snow White! Dwarf-loving polygamist by day, crime-fighter by night!" -

fictionalsolace

"How many 'Iceman in Drag' answers were there?" -

ntlespino

(Only you, drag lover. -CV)

"Boo-Boo-Kitty-Fuck." -

thanks4thefish

(+1, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. -CV)

"Titties McBoobsalot." -

lots42

"Frigid Chick!" -

drbear,

droptheleash622,

infinitysquared

"Betty White" -

raepixy3

"UberMilf! " -

thepikey

(What age do your kids have to be for one to become a MILF? Just askin'… - LL)

(Just accept the fact that you're it and move along. -CV)

"Moniker? Damn near KILLED her!" -

ladylyonesse
"Moniker?" -

palapaloozaa
"Moniker moniker ~~monkier~~ moniker" -

jacques_louis
"Hehe... Moniker.. teehee" -

allie_the_neko

"Does anyone else picture Mr. Peanut when they see the word moniker? I thought he was scary. I threw my Mr. Peanut doll away because I was afraid it would start talking." -

sestree

(...no, but +1 to us for recalling your childhood trauma. -AL&CV&LL)

"How cool would it be if Tilda Swinton played this White Witch in a movie, too? The battle scene where she's wearing Aslan's mane is so effing hardcore." -

morganashkevron

(While Tilda Swinton is indeed badass, I do not believe she is... bustacular enough to handle the part. -CV)

"Ms. Not Bald Enough to Lead the X-Men." -

syrazemyla

"I asked my fiancé, since I'm not geeky enough to have any idea. He said to me, 'Ooohhh she's hawt.' I still don't know the answer, but now I'm disturbed by the fact that a 37 year old man is attracted to a cartoon character." -

amorsalado

(WTF?? Did—did she just call Emma Frost a cartoon character?!?! – LL)

"The White Queen, though of course these days she'd probably be the Champagne Queen, or the Starlight Queen, or the Daisy Petals In Sunshine Queen, or whatever the hell they're naming paint these days." -

katiebgood

"That One Chick Even Gambit Wouldn't Hit On a Dare and a Bender" -

etcet

Correct Answer: The White Queen

"I'll go ahead and throw the gauntlet by saying Scott Summers has stepped up a notch." -

domminess

5. Name that movie!
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."

"Hans and Angela Go to White Castle" -

thepikey
"

ljdq, the Movie." -

tweeti
"A Day in the Life of

chaosvizier." -

kokopellinelli

"Yes; it hurt to do it, but it was her best shot at happiness. It's the old, old story. Droid meets droid. Droid becomes chameleon. Droid loses chameleon, chameleon turns into blob, droid gets blob back again, blob meets blob, blob goes off with blob, and droid loses blob, chameleon and droid. How many times have we seen that story?" -

corax_onyx

(+1, Red Dwarf. -CV)

"My friend doesn't like this movie because it's 'all black-and-white like.'" -

jade_sage

"

csflick says 'The movie is White Christmas.' This less than 2 minutes after I tell her it's from Casablanca. She's calling it a 'menopausal moment.' I'm calling it 'flaky.' " -

sskipstress

"Casablanca, which is set in Morocco, or Tangiers. Or Algiers, or maybe Tatooine." -

grapefruitzzz

"It was a movie about Casablanca during the war, with two people who fall in love in Casablanca and have to deal with the Nazis who control Casablanca, and finally he helps her escape Casablanca. I think it was called 'Love in an African City.'" -

drbear

(+1, The Simpsons. -CV)

"Casablanca! I saw it for free on the big screen back in August, and if you live in Cleveland you can too." -

melster

(-1, living in Cleveland. -CV)

"Everyone should watch Casablanca at least once, if only to know where all those quotes come from." -

cjtremlett

"I so didn't get why that movie had anything to do with this quiz theme for half an hour! Curse you, Spanish-teacher-of-no-teachy." -

viperonaleash

Correct Answer: Casablanca

"Don't Get On The Plane" -

bad_latin

6. What's the bright spot in your life right now?

"The complete 10-season set of Stargate SG-1 DVDs sitting next to my desk, which just came in the mail last night. And yes, I'll take my geek penalty now with pride." -

melayneseahawk

(Not from me! – LL)

"Finishing Nano! I WILL FINISH THIS STUPID CHICK-LIT EVEN IF I HAVE TO KILL OFF CHARACTERS TO DO SO." -

dracothelizard

"I think it's the headlights of the oncoming train. It's labeled 'the end of the semester'." -

cjtremlett

"I'm steadily forgetting everything about the Beowulf movie. Yay!" -

shinga

(You can't forget the Hide The Penis scene. I forbid it. -CV)

"The fact that I know every single answer this go-around! I feel so smart. Thanks, LJDQ, for perking up my self esteem." -

essencejaded

"It's winter and I'm in Canada. I am shrouded in darkness :(" -

_pullmystrings

(Hopefully not 30 days worth - CV&LL)

"Well, my husband has a new job, so he's no longer forced to walk the streets for money. That's great for both of us, what with winter coming on and all." -

corax_onyx

"Being in love for the first time in more than 20 years with a guy I wouldn't mind spending my life with...I hope my [adult] daughter sees this because it will make her barf." -

harpie84

"I have General Tso's meatballs coming out of the oven in SIX MINUTES. WHEEE!" -

woap

"Sushi dinner, and I didn't even have to pay for it." -

csflick

"I was elected Chorister, or Choir leader, for my fraternity last night. And me, only a freshman!" -

the_anisecks

"My kitty is attempting to eat a shoe." -

assume_a_virtue

"i gots me a brand new laptop! woot! i am ljdq-ing in bed! with gin! (sing sling!)" -

kira_snugz

"Karaoke. It loves me like so few do, one song at a time." -

trishalynn

"Several answers. The sciency answer: The electrons I'm bouncing around right now. The answer my advisor wants to hear: Writing my thesis! The sappy answer: My lovely boyfriend. The suck-up answer: LJDQ and its mods. And last, but not least, the alcoholic answer: Thursday and boozing!!" -

lafourchette

"I have lots of little bright spots. My life is not a black abyss of pain so much as an overcast valley of mild annoyances. " -

elvenpiratelady

"I forgot to pay the electric bill, so there is no bright spot at the moment." -

iamza

"[Insert witty comment about the sun/light bulb/headlights/liquor/sex/etc. here]" -

eternus_nox

"That would be the Christmas lights my neighbors have put up. I'm sure they can be seen from the space station." -

adarraliselle

(You mean

peaseblossom03? -CV)

"Our OMG WELDING HELMETZ PLZ Christmas lights! I tried to get a picture but the brightness keeps frying my camera (to say nothing of my retinas)!" -

peaseblossom03

"

crostfngrs's shiny bald haid." -

unamundamour

"Well, since I just got married... What do you THINK?!" -

blindgeoff

(I'm thinking 'the sweet merciful hand of the Reaper', but maybe that's just me. -CV)

"Only you, LJDQ, are the light in this crazy and mixed-up world. What I'm trying to say, I guess, is... will you go to prom with me?" -

jade_sage

(… yeah, awright – CV&AL&LL)

And there you go. Qwhite a challenge this round.

Thanks for playing, all; hope you keep on enjoying, and of course tell your friends and neighbors about the quiz, so we can get even more players playing. More players means more funnies! And that's all good.

Hope everyone's having a happy holiday season as well. Go forth and make merry, like the merry makers you are! Use gin wisely!

Rock on,

AL&CV&LL