Five Thursday questions

[mvd]

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?

My answers:

1. part 1 - Not yet. I was thinking it would happen with singer Leslie Mills, since on her Twitter page she was following this guy with a nutcase blog/site. But her regular Tweets are very reasonable, sounding like a Democrat or liberal at times. So I'll reserve judgment, and I know that following doesn't necessarily mean support. She since took him off her front-page favorites.

part 2 - I've had a few changes, though most are the same. New list of biggest crushes:

actresses - Alyssa Milano, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Connelly, Kaley Cuoco, Zooey Deschanel, Amber Tamblyn, Sharon Case (plays Sharon on Young And The Restless), Adrienne Frantz (plays Amber on Y&R), Marnie Schulenburg (plays Ali on ATWT), Elizabeth Hendrickson (plays Chloe on Y&R), Alison Lohman, Amanda Seyfried, Salma Hayek, Lindsay Sloane, Minka Kelly. HMs are: Ashley Greene, Kristen Stewart, Thandie Newton, Candice Accola, Yvonne Zima (plays Daisy on Y&R), Anna Kendrick

singers - Alison Sudol, Leslie Mills, Andrea Corr, Michelle Branch, Joanna Pacitti. HMs are: Anna Nalick, Ingrid Michaelson, Cassadee Pope, Katy Perry

other - Kris Williams from GhostHunters (politically, her Twitter looks good from what I've seen)

2. Yes, a little

3. The Grammys because I'm a music fan, though I do enjoy the Oscars - they put on a good show, and predicting is fun

4. American cheese

5. I'd say Syracuse. Villanova doesn't have enough depth this year.

[Deep13]

1. okay

"1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)"

Not really. I tend to find up-tight, angry, me-me-me-me conservatives to be pretty unattractive out the gate. Strong, beautiful people are liberals.

"2. Do you have any Irish heritage?"

None known.

"3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?"

Olympic figure skating.

"4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?"

Depends on the application. I generally prefer Italian cheeses.

"5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?"

No. I don't care about sports, except for certain Olympic events.

[Broken_Hero]

2. Okay,

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)Nope, never had a crush ruined by politics, either celeb, or someone close to me. My latest crushes are Olivia Munn, and of course Salma Hayek. :D

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?nope

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? Spike Scream Awards.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?Very sharp cheddar

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?Rock Chalk Jay Hawk, KU

:D

[mvd]

4. Hi, petersond

Have you tried those Polly-O Mozzarella sticks? They're very good; always have one at breakfast. :hi:

[Broken_Hero]

5. Nope sure haven't, never heard of that brand

of cheese before.

[redqueen]

3. OK

1. Not that I can remember. And yes they have changed, I hardly get them anymore.
2. Yes
3. Don't like them at all.
4. Colby
5. Don't like basketball.

[TZ]

6. Okay

1) No my crushes haven't changed much of late. And no, I've never had one ruined by politics. Seems to me that the only guys I find attractive tend to be liberal...
And I'm not saying who my crushes are. Although I've noticed I'm becoming more musically inclined in that area...
2)Not a drop. Eastern European.
3) Used to like the Oscars. Not so much anymore. I guess the Emmys cause I watch a little TV.
4) Like most cheeses, especially Cheddar. I do NOT however like basement cheese or bromage (don't ask...:puke:)
5) I'd love to see my Maryland Terps win it. Since its not likely that will happen I'd like to see Syracuse. But I'll take anyone BUT Duke..:puke:

[mvd]

7. Used to live in MD, so that would be nice

In the Women's tournament, I definitely predict UConn.

[SteppingRazor]

8. Answers:

1. No, I've never really had a crush on someone with whom I disagree on heavy matters like politics.

2. Almost my entire heritage. On my dad's side, my dad was actually the first one born in America. On my mom's, we go way back here, but it's still almost all Irish, except for a little German and English that we don't like to talk about. ;)

3. The Grammys

4. Speaking of Irish, I've recently gotten into this awesome Irish cheddar that my mother-in-law discovered at the local grocery store. It reminded me how great cheese could be.

5. Man, I really, really, REALLY hate to admit this, but I think the goddamn muthafuckin' Kansas Jayhawks will pull it off. They look unstoppable.

Yeesh. I feel unclean after writing that. :puke:

[blueamy66]

28. What's the name of

the awesome Irish Chedddar??

[Kali]

9. I'll try.

1) Pretty much too old for crushes (or the ones I have even make me feel squicky :rofl: ) Politics never played into that kind of fantasy.

2) Don't know of any real Irish heritage, but we are all Irish on Paddy's day!

3) Don't watch tee vee, don't really get award shows. Back when my in-laws were alive and we did the weekly dinner/bbq at their house there was always some country music award show on - do they have them every week?

4) Queso Mennonita, longhorn (colby) are probably top two, but ...CHEESE! Most all of it is good!

5) That's about sports right?:shrug: :P

[mvd]

10. I'm 33 and think I have more than when I was a teen

Just one of those things that's personal. My crushes generally reflect a range of age 20-40 (I think Kristen Stewart is still 19,) but in actual looking, I'd probably focus on the 25-45 range - though the right person could be a little younger or older.

[redqueen]

11. Yes, longhorn colby.

I'm not changing my answer but that's what I should have said.

[blue_onyx]

12. answers

1. Most people I know are moderate or liberal. As far as celebrities, I don't everyone's political positions. Most people say Britney Spears (who I love!) is a Republican because of her statement back in 2003. I think she would have made the same statement regardless of who had been in office. I doubt she follows politics closely. She could very well be a Republican considering she's from the rural south but I still love her. I know she's supportive of gay marriage so she's doesn't seem socially conservative.

2. Yes

3. I love award shows so it's hard to pick. The Grammy's are nice because I've heard many of the nominees. I like the Oscars too but I usually haven't seem many of the movies ( I only saw Avatar and Up this year) so it's harder to judge the categories.

4. American Cheese

5. I have no idea. I do brackets when there's a contest involved. I usually pick based on the cities/states I prefer, lol.

[mvd]

16. Hi, blue_onyx

I agree about Britney; I think she supports whoever is in office. Have you heard when this year her CD might be released? Not really a fan, but I like some of her stuff. :hi:

Unfortunately, still no info. on Michelle Branch's CD.

[blue_onyx]

18. Hi mvd

The original rumor was Britney's new single would be out in March (supposedly produced by David Guetta) and the new CD in June. Her website, however, posted a screencap from TMZ with Bullshit stamped on the rumor. My guess is the CD will be out in late summer at the earliest. I'm really looking forward to it.

I know...I was actually thinking about Michelle's CD the other day. I wonder what's going on.

[Rosie1223]

13. Answers

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)
Nope, pretty sure George Clooney is still a liberal.


2. Do you have any Irish heritage?
No, Scottish, British & German. But I think the Irish welcome all to celebrate St Pat's day.


3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?
Nobel Prizes, but I don't think those are televised.


4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?
Diggin' on provolone lately.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?
I agree, Syracuse is going to be tough but being from Big Ten Country I will go with Ohio State.

[jmm]

14. Answers

1) I don't know if it would count as significant but I once knew somebody I was really starting to like until he bragged about his father getting him a job working for an unelected Republican.

2) 1/4

3) Not into award shows

4) Feta

5) Go local teams! Can you tell I don't follow sports too closely?

[Bunny]

15. Since you're dying to know:

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know) NO

2. Do you have any Irish heritage? TONS

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? NONE

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? SHARP CHEDDAR or BLEU CHEESE (it's a tie)

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? NOT A CLUE

[Call Me Wesley]

17. Mine:

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? No.

And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know) No.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage? Pretty sure I don't, but I'm so mixed up, who knows.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? Small comedy awards (German.)

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano. There are some others I really like, but being lactose-intolerant it's always fun to eat them, but the fun doesn't last.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? GO CUBS! No, honestly, no clue whatsoever.

[Shell Beau]

19. Ok

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

No. I try to never let politics get in the way of any actors that I like. I separate the art from the artist, especially if they are hot. And there are no politicians that I find hot.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

A whole lot. My maternal grandma is full fledged.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

I guess the Oscars.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?

Just one? Can't pick. Cheddar, feta, provolone, swiss, etc.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?

I just don't care about basketball.

[Heidi]

20. The five most boring answers you'll get.

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

No crushes ruined due to politics, but I learned a couple of years into my first marriage that my ex-husband's politics, religious views and general worldview were (and are) 180 degrees opposite mine.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?
I'm told my maternal grandfather was "part Irish" but matters of heritage are not something I celebrate. They're more like "background factoids" to me.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?
Beyond their value as current events, I'm not interested enough to have a favorite.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?
Velveeta? Cheez Whiz?

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?
Nope. I only follow college sports as a current event. No favorites.

[Richardo]

35. Well Heidi, you're right about one thing:

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?
Velveeta? Cheez Whiz?

That's the most boring answer I can imagine to that question. :D

Assuming of course that they qualify as 'cheese' in the first place.

[Heidi]

36. Really????

I thought that was the most intriguing of all my answers! :rofl:

However, I do grant that the disco inferno pulsing through our home these days may be impairing my judgment. :yoiks:

[1gobluedem]

21. I like these -- thanks!

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? No, it's such a deal breaker for me that I don't even get crushes on people whose politics are unknown to me. And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know) Celebs definitely, or just enjoying their art is ruined for me even if it's not a cruch. IRL, the only person I have a crush on is my SO and I know where he stands!

2. Do you have any Irish heritage? Yes, a little more than half.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? The Golden Globes.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? a really strong cheddar like Black Diamond or Montgomery Cheddar.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? My team won't be in it so I'll widely grab from the Big Ten and go with Purdue because I'm friends with a guy who works at their public radio station.

[Sky Masterson]

22. k

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)
I had a 22 year crush end because of politics. (Part 2) No..Still crazy about brunettes :)

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?
Yes. My Mother is Irish.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?
I don't have one

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?
Boursin
Yum!!

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?
I don't know shit about sports.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

23. Five Friday answers -good questions MVD

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

Part 1. In terms of celebrities, I'm fortunate in that the celebrities that tend to lean Republican are (1) people I've never heard of or (2) celebrities whom I never particularly liked in the first place. But I will concede that I had a long-time crush on Gail O'Grady that was ruined when I found out she was a Republican last year. But there's an upside to that -it now means that the shows that I taped with her on it can now be taped over, meaning I have more video space to tape new shows

In terms of people I know, I know pretty much where they stand from early on so it's not really an issue

Part 2 -Yes, I've got a few new crushes

Ruthie Henshall, Linzi Hateley and Lisa Thornhill are three that come to mind


2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

Not to my knowledge, although I can always be surprised

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

I used to like awards shows. Now, for the most part, I find them boring and tedious

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? Any kind of cheese melted

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? I have no idea what you are talking about here:shrug:

[mvd]

24. Thanks, RFK

I'll explain the March Madness thing: it is a college basketball tournament in the USA. 64 teams start out in it. The team remaining at the end is the national champion. :hi:

[MrScorpio]

25. Awright

1. No and all are the same

2. Yes

3. The Grammys

4. Maaslander

5. The Michigan State Spartans

[tigereye]

26. ok, hi there!

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know) No. One of my fave high school sweeties was a Republican and wanted to join the CIA! (weird, I know)

2. Do you have any Irish heritage? yes, about 3/4

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? Emmys

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? Muenster but I haven't been eating much cheese lately

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? Hope for my Pitt Panthers, but it they falter, I'd say Kansas or Texas.

[blueamy66]

27. here goes

. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)


Nope.....I guess I've always dated men that believed the same as I. Oh wait, one time I dated a guy that started speaking in tongues....had to get rid of him FAST!

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

Yep....my Mom was 1/2 Irish, a Hamilton....So I am lucky to be Irish, German and POLISH

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

Country Music Awards....just to see the boys in tight jeans

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?

Swiss

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all

Arizona State University Sun Devils :-)

[Fire Walk With Me]

29. 'k.

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

None of which I'm aware...no, my old crushes are still in place.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

A bit, not enough.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

None.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?

How could it be possible to choose?

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?

Doesn't sound like anything even remotely related to DETROIT RED WINGS. :shrug:

[SoxFan]

30. Thursday Answers

1. No

1(a). Emilie De Ravin (Claire from "Lost") puts me in a happy place...

2. Nothing but Irish; my grandparents came from Cork and Roscommon.

3. I can't stand any of them, sorry.

4. Probably pepper jack.

5. If you put a gun to my head, I'd have to say Syracuse. Northern Iowa is my left-field dark horse (disclaimer: my brother in law teaches at UNI)

[femmocrat]

31. My answers...

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know) No and no.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage? Not a drop.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? I can kind of stand the Grammys.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? Jarlsberg Swiss.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? I know nothing about it.

[Richardo]

32. Here we go:

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? No - quite the opposite And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know) Lately? No.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage? About 25%

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any? They do not interest me in the slightest - none

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese? Muenster

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all? If UCLA's not involved - see answer to #3 :D

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

33. All righty, then.

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

I once dated a Republican. He dumped me, but not because of politics. Basically, he was a duplicitous fuckwit.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

Yes.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

None; I think they're stupid.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?

Any kind of cheese. I'll eat anything if it has melted cheese on it. Right now I am nibbling on a piece of mango ginger Stilton.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?

I couldn't care less; I hate basketball.

[Forkboy]

34. Friday answers

1 - No, and no.

2 - Yes, I'm Scottish/Irish

3 - I can't really think of any. Do magazine articles on the top CDs of the year count? :)

4 - Jalapeno Cheddar

5 - I don't know. I'm totally out of the loop on this. They need to schedule March Madness at a later date, sometime after hockey season ends. Late June Madness works for me. Get right on that, NCAA!!!

:hi:

[mvd]

40. The articles are not what I had in mind, but..

interesting answer. I make my own year-end list. Usually only agree with critics on 2 or 3 albums or so, and they leave out a lot I like. Have a good weekend! :hi:

[Rhythm]

37. Five thursday answers

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)
I can't think of any, honestly...

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?
Nope... English & Welsh on mom's side, and Scottish on dad's

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?
The Academy Awards presentation is usually the only one that i watch on a regular basis.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?
Either a zesty Pepper Jack, or pepperoni cheese... both excellent for snacking, or for making a wicked grilled cheese sandwich!

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?
LET'S GO... MOUNTAINEERS!!!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

38. Ok

1. Have you ever had a significant crush ruined due to politics? And part 2 of question - have your crushes changed lately? (for both parts, I mean celebs and people you know)

No.

2. Do you have any Irish heritage?

Yes.

3. What's your favorite Awards show, if any?

The Oscars.

4. What's your favorite kind of cheese?

Melted.

5. March Madness is coming soon - any team you are predicting to win it all?

I should care about this one but, I just don't.

[Tikki]

39. These:

1. Gary Oldman...He is good looking, good actor...but, pft on his politics.
2. Yes, we have a whole County in Ireland named after my grandfather's surname or vice- versa!!! :shrug:
3. Hollywood Walk of Fame..because we live in SoCal we pretty much get to see the ceremonies on local news each time and we can, also, walk the walk...
4. Maytag Blue
5. Any West Coast Team...

Tikki