We're taking bets that you know people...

Hello WTBT Readers!!! Fall is officially here and New England is at its most beautiful. The trees are turning great colors and the leaves are beginning to fall. What a great time of year! I hope you enjoy today's question. There is only one question and it pertains to people you know. You don't have to be nice and you don't have to use their real names if you want. You could use nicknames if you need. Please put your answers in the comments section and invite others to participate. You can be anonymous if you have to be.

A. List 5 people you know. Then describe each of them in 5 words.

Answers:

A1. Ian - Friend, Funny, Passionate, Political, Righteous
A2. Niamh - Irish, Intelligent, Persnickety, Complex, Witty
A3. Lisa - Creative, Thoughtful, Baker, Driven, Easy-going
A4. Pascha - City, Direct, Hysterical, Open, Black
A5. Crazy Mother - Unrealistic, Overbearing, Mean, Liar, Loco

We're taking bets this is some interesting info about Greg...

Alright I haven't done one of these lists on my blog and I am being a little bit lazy today. This is a combo of 5 different A to Z lists because some information I just don't want to share. :)

A - Age you lost your virginity? Late Bloomer and Catholic - 22
B - Band/Singer you are listening to right now? - John Mayer
C - Favorite Candy? Take 5 - The best candy bar ever
D - Dads name? Ronald
E - Easiest person to talk to? Niamh
F - Favorite TV Dad? It has to be Mr. Keaton from Family Ties. He was the bomb and never really got too mad.
G- Do you believe in Ghosts? Abso-freaking-lutely
H- Hardest topic to talk about? Growing old because it reminds me of my grandmother's last year.
I- Instrument you played or wish you could play? I played the Trumpet and loved it in 5th grade, but never practiced so my mother made me give it up.
J- Which celebrity Jessica do you like most? Jessica Alba - No contest. She is wicked hot.
K- How many people have you kissed & Do you remember all of their names? 15 and I remember all but one.
L- Longest Car Ride: Miami with the UML Crew '03 & '04
M- Most memorable moment you can think of in a minute? Spring Carnival '03 mini-golf trip
N- Nicknames: GMad, Shadow, G
O- Oh My God!!! or Yes! Yes! Yes!? Yes! Yes! Yes!
P- Person you last talked to on the phone? Angela aka Special for Project Runway plans.
Q- Quote that you feel represents you right now? "The true object of all human life is play. Earth is a task garden; heaven is a playground." G.K. Chesterton
R- Reason to smile currently? My awesome staff
S- Song you last sang out loud? Sleeping to Dream - Jason Mraz
T- Time you woke up? 7:00 am
U- Underwear type? Boxer Briefs
V- Age you lost virginity? Late Bloomer - 22
W- What word do you currently like the best? Moron - It needs to be brought back.
X - X-Rated or PG? - I can be a little bit of a prude so normally PG.
Y- Your first crush? Mrs. Spinelli - my third grade teacher
Z- Zodiac Sign? Virgo

WTBT Volume 57 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* geeks around the world are rejoicing because of the show Heroes.
* it was great to see the city of New Orleans have something to celebrate with the opening of the Superdome.
* it will be funny for the next few years calling Japan's new prime minister Abe.
* if I said it once, I said it twice, don't trust Uncle Larry when he hands you a drink.
* the Twins and the Tigers are going to have quite a battle for the AL pennant.
* Barney/Neil Patrick Harris really makes you laugh on How I Met Your Mother.
* Shaun Alexander's broken foot really confirms the Madden cover curse.
* the Muppet Matrix website is pretty cool.
* Boston Legal is one of the best shows on TV and you should watch it tonight at 10 PM.
* if you can get an artificial limb then why not an artificial tail for a dolphin.

WTBT Volume 56 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* Notre Dame got lucky versus Michigan State and really do have God in their corner.
* sometimes it pays to get a manager.
* the Patriots will go to the Super Bowl as long as they don't have to play the Broncos again.
* Hitler art just doesn't seem cool.
* it was not a great weekend to be an American golfer.
* we really need to bring back the word moron because I don't think it is offensive like retarded and really gets to the point.
* you are afraid that the drop in gas prices are just a tease for higher prices next month.
* NBC's Heroes has potential to be real good but will probably stink like most of their non-Law & Order dramas.
* Teddy Bears are not always cute and cuddly.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Kelly Carlson from Nip/Tuck always looks great. Even when she was attacked on the show and cut up she still looked pretty hot. She is one of those women who never ever seems to have a bad hair day and is able to do it with pretty short hair. She will be starring in The Marine with WWE's John Cena. Keep it going Kelly!!!

We're taking bets that you really wanna be cool...

Hello WTBT Readers!!! I hope that life is going well. The sun is currently shining here in Connecticut. It is question time. I hope you enjoy these questions. Please put your answers in the comments section and invite others to participate. You can be anonymous if you have to be.

A. What item of clothing or outfit do you wear and feel "cool" in?

B. What are 3 things that define a person being "cool" to you?

C. If you could live in any other state than the ones you have lived in where would it be and why?

Answers:

A. For me it is when I get dressed up in a nice dress shirt that is a fun color or has a fun pattern. I feel cool and stylish.

B. A person who is cool
1. acts like nothing ever bothers them and could handle any situation
2. They know the right thing to say and when to be funny at all times.
3. They always look comfortable with themselves and life around them.

C. I have always thought that living in Virginia(more towards the coast) would be fun to do. It is in the south, but not completely. You have some major cities and you do get the seasons. Plus you could jaunt up to DC anytime you wanted.

We're taking bets that someone needs a stern talking to...

Open Letter to the Panda Biter

Dear Mr. Panda Biter,

I needed to send you a note explaining my displeasure in your actions. I actually am surprised that you are even alive. If you had not survived I am pretty sure that I would have applauded Gu Gu for his actions.

I understand that you were enthralled by the beauty of the panda. It looks like a cuddly bear that would want to be touched, but then it does have this enormous enclosure around it attempting to prevent people from doing it. You stated that you were, "so dizzy from the beer." As someone who works with college students I have heard that excuse in many forms and a ton of crazy things have occurred with them. All of these students were between the ages of 17 and 25 and you are 35 years old. Didn't you learn at some point that the older you get the less funny drunken behavior is to others?

By the way, what the hell were you doing at a zoo drunk?!? You might want to try and find other places to be drunk like strip clubs, work, or even a child's birthday party, but not the zoo. Zoos are for school field trips, sober people and creepy guys who like to flash others (Because the "Do you wanna see my monkey" joke never gets old).

I also would like to touch upon the fact that you bit Gu Gu back after he bit you. Do you have razor sharp teeth that could kill an animal? Was that the most effective way to deal with this situation? First and foremost I probably would have ran or at the very least gone with the tickle technique as it is a little known fact that panda's are very ticklish. I mean the zookeeper was able to get her away from you with a few sprays of water. Cats hate that too just in case you feel like petting one of them and they bite you too.

Mr Panda Biter please do me one favor. The next time you are drunk please go play in traffic. Cars get along with people very well and love to be chased. When you catch them they enjoy a good petting and they will not bite. Just remember that they can be very fast and forget their own strength. I am sure you will have a great time. I also think you should talk to Roy from Sigfried and Roy fame. He might be able to give you some insight about wild animals. Have a nice day.

WTBT Volume 55 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* Elmo TMX is going to be bad-ass.
* the Steelers really sucked offensively last night.
* How I Met Your Mother had a great beginning to the new season.
* you wish you had pancake Sundays.
* it is nice to see Nomar succeeding in LA.
* what goes up must come down. :)
* the return of Peter Gammons to SportCenter and Baseball Tonight is incredible news.
* Nicole Richie saying fat people don't get made fun of is as crazy as her eating a full meal.

WTBT Volume 54 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* you are looking forward to Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip tonight even though it is clashing with CSI: Miami.
* all it takes is three events simultaneously to cause The Perfect Storm.
* you wouldn't be surprised to know that Archie Manning sold his soul to the devil for the benefit of his kids.
* if you are going to sue someone it shouldn't be over your toupee.
* the Philadelphia Eagles lost more than the NY Giants won yesterday.
* I know this is an important issue, but they have the worst sketch artist ever.
* if you are a Red Sox fan you are pretty angry at how well they played this weekend against the Yankees.
* there is absolutely no need for this in the world.
* Willie Nelson is way too old to be in trouble with the law again.
* you gotta love watching Laurence Maroney and Reggie Bush play football.
* you never thought you would be so scared of spinach.
* the Steelers are going to squeak out a win tonight.
* if you haven't seen the trailer for Eragon you gotta check it out.
* it is weird how some people just love speaker phone.
* no matter how good the US is the Ryder Cup won't be decided until the last day.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Boombalattie Kate Winslet is in like a gazillion movies over the next few months. She rose to fame originally for showing her TaTas to Leonardo in Titanic. Just kidding, the movie did pretty good too. She is an awesome actress and has a wonderful smile. I think she is best in Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind. She has 4 movies in the next 3 months and I am looking forward to The Holiday. I think she will probably be around for a long time.

WTBT Volume 53 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* cases like this never get to a jury, but should.
* it will suck if the Red Sox sweep the Yankees this weekend because the division title is out of reach.
* Australians really have a lot of extra time on their hands.
* you are excited about the new Legos/Star Wars video game.
* Popeye should be very afraid.
* Reggie Bush may have an electric personality, but he seems to be a shady guy.
* The Black Dahlia will be well worth the $10 ticket price.
* with seven games of ranked teams meeting this weekend college football may be climaxing a little too early.
* the Pope really has to be careful about what words he uses.
* I don't think the Pope is like Hitler reference really applies here.
* it amazes me that people from other countries have all this time to protest when something makes them angry. Americans don't do a good job of standing up as a group.
* you have to be careful pissing off Babe.
* the world should be at peace now that Elton John and George Michael have stopped feuding.

We're taking bets that I don't care how much drugs it takes I couldn't do this...

Hello WTBT Readers!!! I hope that life is going splendidly for everyone. It is a dreary Thursday in Southern New England, but fun times are here because it is question time. I hope you enjoy these questions. Please put your answers in the comments section and invite others to participate. You can be anonymous if you have to be.

A. A Connecticut woman gave birth to the largest baby ever. That had to hurt. What do you think is the worst pain you can have an survive from?

B. You can cast any actor no longer alive to play you in a film about your life. Whom would you cast in the role?

C. What is your favorite smell of the Fall? or do you prefer Autumn?

Answers:

A. I think that although childbirth and getting hit in the kibbles and bits are extremely painful the worst pain must be a spinal tap. Anyone that has ever had it described would never ever want to do it again. I know no one really wants to get hit in the goodie basket again, but it isn't that bad. Women have more than one child all the time. So that has to be the worst pain.

B. I would chose Cary Grant because he was debonair, funny, charming and extremely well put together. You should watch him in Arsenic and Old Lace or The Philadelphia Story. He is fantastic.

C. My favorite smell of Autumn (My preferred choice) is the combination of apple and cinnamon. It is most excellent and always makes me feel warm inside.

WTBT Volume 52 Series 2006

We're taking bets that...

* Rick DiPietro's grandkids will be playing hockey before his contract with the Islanders is over.
* you struggle thinking about where you are going to be in 15 years.
* stabbing your rival punter is just not going to work out well for you.
* Kerry Kennedy is a pretty amazing woman and if you get to hear her speak you are very lucky.
* you are curious about the name of Britney Spears new baby boy.
* I just don't think opening the door on a passenger jet while it is airborne is safe.
* it's a shame that the Atlanta Braves run of winning the NL East had to end.
* GWB was just a little too pro-war and kill kill kill in his 9/11 speech.
* no kids wake up and say to themselves I want to play for the Islanders for 15 years.
* it's good to know that some people can see sleeping with a 14 year old is "crossing the line."
* it is exciting that you can buy Fenway Park in the new version of Monopoly. Can you buy another World Series championship? Oh wait the Yankees try to do that every year.
* this man actually tried to bring the college panty raid back.
* the Packers better score this weekend or the Green Bay suicide rate is going to skyrocket.
* if you don't know about Lonelygirl15 you might have missed out on something kinda cool.

WTBT Volume 51 Series 2006

We're taking bets that...

* some more healing happened yesterday.

* Andy Roddick will never be as good as Roger Federer.

* you need to be careful if you are posting to a sex ad.
* the Oakland Raiders are just awful.
* if you are blaming stingrays for Steve Irwin's death you are an idiot.
* David Ortiz does deserve to win the AL MVP this season.
* Ben Affleck was great in Hollywoodland, but the rest of the movie was just alright.
* you are shocked I put the word great in a sentence with Ben Affleck.
* the playoffs are going to be a little less fun without the Red Sox.
* this is even better than the dog ate my homework excuse.
* Deion Branch isn't going to help the Seahawks win the Super Bowl.
* you never know.
* the hit on Trent Green Sunday was really scary.

We're taking bets it is time to remember...

9/11/01 will always be an important day in our history. I look back and realize that it significantly changed my life. At the time I was dating Barbara and her family's safety was my number one concern. She isn't in my life anymore, but it taught me to look at what is really important in life. It also brought my relationship with my siblings a little closer together as Julianne and Rob came up to Lowell to hang out on the following Friday. Whether they realize it or not it allowed me to feel more a part of my family when often times I made myself the outsider.

I became much more aware of people's feeling towards others. I was always a champion of diversity and understanding differences, but it has now become a passion of mine. I do believe that we all can get along if we just take the time to get to know each other. Every race, religion, and culture will have assholes that fit each of the stereotypes, but they do not speak for the whole. We need to learn how to meet everyone where they are at and let them grow to their next level. Hopefully our future leaders will look at this and not jump to conclusions when dealing with other countries.

9/11/01 was a tragic day, but we need to remember that sometimes out of tragedy comes greatness. We need to turn this day into a positive one. People still have birthdays and anniversaries on this day. Do not always be sad about 9/11, but rather remember fondly the people that died as well as the heroes of the day. Remember that the United States is a great country that provides us with so much opportunity. Remember that if we believe in each other and recognize everyone is an individual peace may happen one day.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Katie Couric has burst on the Network News seen on CBS. I think that it is fantastic she is the first woman lead anchor. I know that the number of people that watch the nightly news has dropped because of CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, but I think that Katie can bring those people back. Katie has been unbelievably courageous throughout her life dealing with the death of her husband and challenging world leaders on The Today Show. I applaud her and I hope you do too.

We're taking bets that you might not watch a lot, but you love TV...

Hello Faithful Readers! How are you on this fine Thursday? I hope that everyone is doing fantastic. Life is pretty good here. Congrats to Danielle on winning the quiz. Sadly she only answered one question, but that was better than everyone else which wasn't many. It is question time and I hope you enjoy them. Invite others to answer. Answer only the questions you like if you have to. Just answer. Thanks.

A. If your life were made into a television show, would it be a soap opera, a drama, or a sitcom? What would it be called?

B. What is your all time favorite commercial jingle?

C. What Fall show are you most looking forward to returning to TV?

Answers:

A. It would definitely be a sitcom and it would be called YOU DID WHAT?

B. Dr. Pepper - I'm a Pepper. I don't know why, but I have always enjoyed that. It is fun and simple.

C. Obviously I am looking forward to LOST although The Office and How I Met Your Mother are a close close second and third.

WTBT Volume 50 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* GWB and the secret prisons don't bode well for the Republicans.
* the picture of the guy in this prisons article is pretty creepy.
* you have to love Bill Simmons mainly for articles like this.
* someone with major phallic issues is going to buy the John Hancock Tower in Boston.
* it would be unbelievable if the Giants make the playoffs this year and Barry Bonds becomes a World Series hero.
* sometimes it isn't okay to be free balling.
* drug users should be careful what you are smoking because it could make you nuts.
* Bryant Gumbel got lucky that his leash remarks didn't get him fired for NFL TV.
* going from one job to another can be scary, but students like the ones at QU can make it awesome.
* catching up with your best friend is great, but sad when you realize you haven't talked because of work.
* the new features of www.facebook.com suck.
* you're old if you don't know what Facebook is.
* it's weird that Suri Cruise has more hair than Tom and she is only 5 months old.
* you are ready for FOOTBALL TOMORROW!!!

WTBT Volume 49 Series 2006...

We're taking bets that...

* you are glad that not one news headline about Steve Irwin said, "CRIKEY!"
* it is nice to here that David Ortiz is cleared to play baseball again.
* Rosie O'Donnell is going to kill Elisabeth Hasselbeck before she finishes with The View for the sole reason that she has an "S" in her name.
* parents can be effing nuts when it comes to sports and their children.
* Tiger Woods is so good right now that Jesus would have a tough time beating him in golf.
* you cannot even begin to fathom that 180,000 acres were destroyed by fire in Montana.
* the Texas/Ohio State game will be the best college football game of the year.
* those Vermonters are just crazy.
* you are a little bit excited about Katie Couric on CBS Evening News tonight.
* sometimes sister jokes are funny, but not in soccer.
* Millenials really have it the best.

We're taking bets that Hottie of the Week...

Hottie Laura Ramsey will be the in the new movie The Covenant. She was previously in the movie Lords of Dogtown and in Amanda Bynes bomb She's the Man. Laura has a really fun look about her and a most excellent smile. She doesn't have much on the horizon, but hopefully casting directors will make her a priority in the coming years. We will see.

***WTBT ALERT***

Answers to the Movie Quiz are due to me by Wednesday at noon. A winner will be announced them. Have fun!!!

WTBT Movie Quote Quiz...

Hey Everyone!!! I think it is time to bring back the movie quote quiz. Below I will be putting 10 movie quotes and you can answer what movie it was from for 1 point and a bonus point if you know the name of the character. You answers can go either in the comments section or e-mail me. The prize this week will be a sheet of scratch and sniff stickers. I will e-mail the winner and get their address to mail it to them. This week's theme is teen movies. There will be some hard ones, so please try not to cheat by checking others answers or use IMDB or anything like that. If you don't know, blanks are alright. Have fun and have a great long weekend!!!

1. That'll never be me, that'll never be me. That'll never be, never be me. NO... NO, NEVER, NEVER, EVER. And don't you EVER THINK IT.
2. Sure, why not? I am the token black guy. I'm just supposed to smile and stay out of the conversation and say things like: "Damn," "Shit," and "That is whack."
3. You are being a cheer-tator Torrance and a pain in my ass!
4. Oh I'm the weird one? You're the one calling Barry Mannilow from a phone booth at 2:00 am!
5. Donger's here for five hours, and he's got somebody. I live here my whole life, and I'm like a disease.
6. Never say "who's there?" Don't you watch scary movies? It's a death wish. You might as well come out to investigate a strange noise or something.
7. When Cameron was in Egypt's land..."let my Cameron go!"
8. I saw a gay porno once. I didn't know until halfway in. The girls never came. The girls never came!
9. My little brother got his arm stuck in the microwave. So my mom had to take him to the hospital. My grandma dropped acid this morning, and she freaked out. She hijacked a busload of penguins. So it's sort of a family crisis. Bye!
10. Screws fall out all the time, the world is an imperfect place.