The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Erika from Moonlight Book Reviews!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Why is an alarm clock going "off" if it's actually turning on?

An alarm clock is turning on because you had the good intentions to turn it off and get up, but you instead smacked it off the nightstand and it went off.

2. Why does one say they're "taking a dump" if they're actually leaving one?

I blushed so hard at this one!! You don't talk of defecation in public!! That is a European *pun intended* that was mistranslated into the English Language. In Europe they actually say, "I am going to leave a dump".

3. Why does mineral water that's been "trickling through mountains for centuries" go out of date next year?

It is not in the rocks life force anymore so it gets old.

4. Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but it's wrong to point to your crotch when asking for the restroom?

You don't have a toilet strapped to your crotch like a watch. Unless I am mistaken.

5. Do blind people see in their dreams?

Well I was not qualified to answer this so I turned to The American Association for the blind. i am going to cover all my bases here and answer for the two types of blindness. One, Who are blind by birth : These people do not see colors in their dream. Their dreams includes only noises & emotions. Two,Who became blind due to any happening in life: These people see colors in their dreams but the intensity of the colors is associated with the time when they last seen the colors in their original life before being blind.

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Erika, you handled my decidedly indiscreet/vaguely humiliating questions with far more grace than I could ever have done, so kudos to you! To all of you, please check out Erika's awesome site, Moonlight Book Reviews for fab features, reviews interviews and more!

In other news, I have to extend a HUGE thank you to all of you for being loyal followers even during my absence while in Africa. Yes, I have more huge changes coming this fall (which I'll announce fairly soon), but I'll do my best to keep you all pumped for the amazing books out there today!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Chloe from YA Booklover Blog!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Why are obituaries found in the "living" section of the newspaper?

Because there isn't enough room in the automobile section ;)

2. Can crop circles ever be square?

Wikipdedia claims they can also be referred to as crop formations, so I would take this as a.... yes?

3. What do you do if you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

I'd say pull the animal off the plant. Unless that's the only plant the animal can eat, and then the plant is pretty much screwed if it doesn't grow teeth soon enough.

4. If milk goes bad if you don't refrigerate it, why don't we refrigerate the cows?

Something tells me that cows don't have the thickest of coats and that they might not do too well in a fridge. Plus that would have to be one massive fridge. But hey, what do I know?

5. If someone dies of a heart attack in the electric chair before being electrocuted, do they save him/her?

Yes! Because the point of the electric chair is to make them suffer, so they must save the person from dying an easier death and force them to fulfill their punishment.

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Thank you so much for participating in the Friday Fix, Chloe! I'm so glad to finally "meet" someone who knows more about crop formations than I do. To all of you, be sure to check out Chloe's awesome blog, YA Booklover Blog...she has fab reviews and so much more!

In unrelated news, check out today's stop for The Long Weekend Blog Tour! Today we're visiting Ginger's blog, GReads! Be sure to check out her review, interview and international giveaway!

In further unrelated news, be sure enter to win an ARC of Awaken (ends 4/15), and it's open internationally!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Julia from That Hapa Chick!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Why is an outlet called that if you plug something into it? Shouldn't it be an inlet?

Awww yes that is a puzzling question. That is until you think about the fact that the energy comes OUT of the outlet and into whatever you're trying to power. Then it makes perfect sense!

2. Why does Goofy get to stand up if Pluto has to remain on all fours?

You see when they were first trying to figure out who would play Goofy they couldn't decide between two dog actors so they had to pick randomly. They felt so bad for the actor who wasn't picked that they offered to write a part especially for him. Unfortunately they couldn't write in another walking talking dog so they had no choice but to make him Mickey's pet Pluto who can only bark and walk on all fours.

3. Why isn't there a name for the tops of your feet, but there is a name for the bottom of your feet?

This is a question that NEEDS to be answered! Especially since just about every other part of our foot has a name. Toes, heel, arch, etc. I personally will start calling it the dome of the foot. Who's with me?

4. If you plan to have no plans at all, do you have a plan?

This is a sticky situation. Some people will argue that you have a plan to have no plans but others will say you have no plan at all and that you are merely a time waster. Personally I like to think it means you are spontaneous.

5. If your seat is a flotation device, why doesn't the airplane just become a boat?

My thoughts exactly! I mean if Chitty Chitty Bang Bang can change from a car, a boat, AND an airplane I don't see why modern airplanes can't too! Unfortunately modern airplane manufacturer's don't agree with me. They went the cheap route and decided to only make only the seats float.

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Thank you so much for participating in my ridiculous Friday Fix, Julia! Your answers were fab, and I'm so glad you finally explained the whole Goofy/Pluto thing to me. That's been bugging me for a while! For all of you, be sure to check out Julia's awesome blog, That Hapa Chick. There's never a dull moment there, and she has a great feature there called "Bookish Questions."

In unrelated news, today is day 11 of The Long Weekend Blog Tour! We have yet another awesome tour stop at Lauren's blog, Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf, today! Be sure to check out her review, interview and international giveaway!

In further unrelated news, I have two international giveaways going on now! Enter to be one of three winners for a choice of 6 ARCs in my Birthday Bash Giveaway (ends 3/30) and, while you're at it, enter to win an ARC of Awaken (ends 4/15)!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Khadija from Black Fingernailed Reviews!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. How far East do you have to go before you're heading West?

You'd have to keep going East until you figure out the only way to go West is to make a u-turn and go back the way you came. Sadly I have a horrible sense of direction so I'd probably never figure it out...
2. If, in baseball, a batter hits the ball and it splits, half of which is caught, and half of which flies out of the park, what is the final ruling?

My brain tells me that will never happen, but what does my brain know? (Nothing about baseball that's for sure...) There's always room for improvement to old and long-standing rules, so to make it fair both the batter and...whatever you call the person who catches the ball, should get half a point.

3. Can animals commit suicide?

It's sad to think about but animals can get upset, even depressed. My tailless cat (who is named Stubby) got depressed after our two guinea pigs (Jack Sparrow and Brownie) died; because she no longer had tinny living creatures to continuously torment. She stopped eating for a while, and I'm quite sure she could have died from that, well ya know if all the running head first into doors didn't get to her first. Luckily we moved into a house with a humungo backyard and Stubzy was let lose among the furry and feathery creatures that inhabited it to torment and chase to her heart’s content. Wait...that didn't really answer the question. What I meant to say is yes, yes I think they can.

4. Why aren't curtains double-sided so they look good both in and outside your house?

*sigh* Because most people never want to spend more money than they have to, or they just don't think curtains are worth the effort. I guess it's more important what's on the inside than what's on the outside...or maybe they just care more about what people on the inside of their house think about its appearance than the people on the outside.

5. Were there woodpeckers on Noah's Ark, and if so...where the heck did he keep them? 
Oh that's easy; he put corks on the ends of their peckers. The real question is what the heck did he do with the termites.

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Khadija, you had me at peckers. Oh, wait...that sounded wrong. Anyhoo *whistles innocently* love your answers! It's TOO much fun to see what everyone comes up with, and I totally agree with your thoughts on the curtains! To all of you, be sure to check out Khadija's amazing blog, Black Fingernailed Reviews. She's got an awesome blog full of fun and sass...by far the best combo!

Also, remember, it is day four of The Long Weekend Blog Tour! Be sure to drop by Tara's blog, Fiction Folio for her awesome review and interview (plus an international giveaway)...hey, you can't beat that, right?!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Ashley from Books from Bleh to Basically Amazing!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. You still have to stop at a drivethrough, so isn't that false advertising?

Of course! But then again, so is: "This food tastes great!" or "Garden Fresh Salad". "Best burger in town"

2. Why do we scrub down, but we wash up?

It's actually rather complicated, dealing with the socioeconomic relations between Lords and serfs in the dark ages. Serfs do the scrubbing. They are already beneath the Lords, but they had to go even lower to scrub, so it's 'scrub down'. When you bathe, you are trying to become clean, and better yourself. So, you 'wash up' in the hopes of becoming better than you are.

3. Why do car speedometers go up to 120+ mph but there are pretty much no roads you can go that fast on?  
It's a conspiracy with police departments. They make cars capable of going much faster than legal. They make cop cars just a smidge faster (true story actually, there is a speed cap on standard cars that manufacturers remove for police cars, at least in the US) Anyway, it's this huge conspiracy so that cops have more people to pull over. I don't know what the car companies get out of it. I don't want to know. It's probably something creepy, like overlooking the bodies in the basement.

4. Why does Donald Duck wear a towel when exiting the shower if he never wears pants anyway?  
One part of him must be covered at all times. It's in his contract. His torso may be bare, but his legs cannot- hence, the towel. Or, his legs can be naked but he must wear a shirt. There was a lot of controversy over it. Micky was very jealous. Threatened to quit over it, actually.

5. If a cat always lands on its feet, and buttered bread always lands butter side down, what would happen if you tied buttered bread on top of a cat?

Ooooh! I don't know, but I bet it would be really fun to watch... Excuse me one moment while I got experiment...

Back now. You will never guess the crazy things I just witnessed. I don't even think I have the words to describe... But you will probably be happy to know the cat was not harmed, and seems to like butter.

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Ashley, you crack me up...especially with the cat answer. I'm so glad to hear that you figured that one out because 1) there's no butter in my house and 2) my Bengal would eat me alive before I put buttered toast on her back. All of you should visit Ashley's awesome blog, Books From Bleh to Basically Amazing! She has great features and fantastic reviews - a definite favourite of mine.

Also - remember to enter my 25th Birthday Bash Giveaway going on now. There's a good bunch of ARCs and three winners!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Amber from The Book Pages!

The Most Random Questions in the World...


1. Why do cats raise their butts when you pet them?

I've always wondered that. Maybe because they think if they arc their back you'll itch their back in the right place, but then again, all creatures can be odd at times. They could also possible just enjoy the exercise they get while they get pet. If that is the case, I hope they drink a lot of water!

2. We say "it's Greek to me" when we don't get something, so what do people in Greece say when they don't understand something?

People in Greece probable say "its American to me" since we Americans say it a lot or maybe "Its English to me" because some might not speak English. America should stop being sterotpical or whatever you call it and say "It's foreign to me" That would be a fun new trend to start!

3. Why does Winnie the Pooh never get stung by the bees he bothers?

Winnie the Pooh doesn't get stung because he's awesome and pretty epic. I think he might have super powers. He probable doesn't want people worried about him so he uses his super powers to make the stingers disappear! He could also possible have a lot of fluff so he can't feel it. That would be awesome because then I think I'd feel bad if he got stung.
4. What type of animal is a Snuffaluffagus?

A Snuffaluffagus is a wonderful creature who happened to be made a young children show called sesame street. He happens to be extremely tall with a fluffy body and looks like an ant eater with a nose of an elephant. He's also a very loveable creature. Especially with his "puppy" eyes. He has a long tall as well, but do not fear, he wont be mean and hurt you with it. (:

5. How do you know if you've run out of invisible ink?

I believe the time you know you run out of invisible ink is when the person you gave the note to reads "meet me at Barnes and Noble on west street 5....." and they can't read the rest of the numbers so they go around looking dumb while seaching for Barnes and Noble west street 5. And the person waiting happens to be waiting for ever wondering if the note got delived. I guess the writer should have made sure they had a special light to read their note!





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I just love Amber's answers to my ridiculous questions...so fun! I highly recommend her blog - she has awesome reviews, and a definitive take on what she enjoys reading. It's a true favourite of mine. Be sure to check out The Book Pages!

Also - remember to enter my 25th Birthday Bash Giveaway going on now. There's a good bunch of ARCs and three winners!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Sarah from Writer, Reader, Dreamer!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Why is the cereal, Grape Nuts, called that when it contains neither grapes nor nuts?

Mr. Post, who created Grape Nuts, called sucrose "grape sugar" and believed that sucrose was formed in the baking process. Since he thought the cereal tasted a little nutty, he went with Grape Nuts. Then again, the people working for Post claim that the name was inspired by the fact that the cereal looks like grape seeds. It's one of those mysterious name origins. All I know for certain is this: Grape Nuts cereal is delicious.

2. If Jimmy cracked corn and no one cares, then who the heck wrote a song about him?

The song, from the mid-19th century, is actually an old slave song talking about a slave who's job it is to do all sorts of things for his master, including keeping a fly from biting his master's horse. Sometimes it's called "Blue Tail Fly." Dan Emmett is sometimes attributed to the song as songwriter, but this isn't necessarily fact as often, the first person to record a folk song took the credit as author. I'll be honest: I only know the chorus, but apparently there are several verses!

3. Can you buy an entire chess set if you go to a pawn shop?

Oh, the pun! I would imagine regardless of the name of the shop (seeing as, in this case, the word pawn is defined as depositing for money or security and a pawn shop is where unredeemed items are sold), and since you can find just about anything at a pawn shop, that yes, you can probably find an entire chess set. Though I have to admit, I just discovered that the word pawn also means "a person serving as security; hostage" and "to pledge; stake;risk" which makes perfect sense when it comes to chess, huh? I mean, my pawns are always the first to go. (All definitions taken from Dictionary.com.)

4. Why are softballs still hard?

When compared with a baseball, the outer lining of a softball is softer. I've only ever played with a softball, and I know that softballs are bigger, and they do give a little when pressed down on, but they're still pretty hard. I've had the bruises and pains over the years to prove it!

5. If Gilligan can make a radio out of a coconut, why didn't he fix the hole in the boat?

Well, then there wouldn't be a series, now would there? Also, it was technically the professor who made the radio out of a coconut, and he trained in science, not as a shipwright. Ha.

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Well then. Clearly, someone's been eating their Wheaties for breakfast (or Grape Nuts) because Sarah just bested me. She actually told me legit answers?! Who would've thunk it was possible?! In all seriousness though, Sarah is just brilliant, and you should all check out her sweet blog over at Writer, Reader, Dreamer for your daily dose of awesome!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Kristin from My Bookish Ways!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Why do we sing about the London Bridge falling down if it's still standing?

A couple of really uplifting and fun theories surround what the song is about. Some think it refers to the difficulty of bridging the River Thames, but other theories include possible Viking attack, age and damage of the bridge, and my personal fave, child sacrifice. This pleasant theory states that children were buried alive in the foundation because it was believed that the bridge would collapse unless a human sacrifice was made. More happy facts about the song can be found HERE.

2. If Mars had earthquakes, would we have to call them Marsquakes?

Well, yeah, cause an article on space.com says so: Check it.

3. So many Americans choose Chinese letters as tattoos - do the Chinese choose English words for theirs?

I’m fairly sure they might consider that tacky…

4. Why does lemon juice contain artificial flavouring if lemon dish soap contains real lemons?

That’s one of those questions that we might never know the answer to. Believe me, I’ve lost sleep over it.

5. Can bald people get dandruff?

I’m so glad you asked! The answer is, in fact, yes! ‘Cause dandruff is all the nasty little dead skin cells that falls off of your dry, parched little scalp. No hair needed! So, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Or wear a hair net. I prefer to use a moisturizing shampoo, but that’s just me.


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Kristin, thanks SO much for playing along and answering all my silly questions because, Lord knows, I have a ton of these! By the way, I love your answer to the dandruff question. I feel so knowledgeable now. As for the rest of you, be sure to check out Kristin's awesome blog, My Bookish Ways! 

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Allison from The Allure of Books!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. If a pig loses his/her voice, is it fair to say said pig is disgruntled?

Interesting idea, but I usually just refer to all pigs as bacon.

2. Why do we say something is the final nail in the coffin? Is it necessary to nail the lid down?

3. If we in America feed babies with tiny spoons, do the Chinese or Japanese feed their babies with tiny chopsticks?

I hope so, because toothpicks pwn baby spoons.

4. Why is Allstate Auto Insurance not available in all states? Hm?

Dennis Haysbert (the guy in the commercials) is a paid assassin to silence people that ask questions like that. (Which is a fancy way of saying I haven't a clue.)

5. Why is there always a little dot on the number 5 of calculators and phones?

I think the real question here should be...why are there not 5 dots?




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Ok, I'm pretty sure that Allison sufficiently owned me in this Friday Fix. Well done! Plus, I totally see the point of the nail in the coffin now (zombies. duh). Anyhoo, for the rest of you, please hop on over to check out Allison's amazing blog, The Allure of Books. Trust me...you won't regret it!

In other news, be sure to enter my international giveaway for Shrouded Secrets by Joel McGrath! You do NOT need to be a follower to enter, but your support is always appreciated! Click HERE to read the interview and enter. This contest ends on February 15th. Good luck!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Bridget from Books as Portable Pieces of Thoughts!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. If infants can enjoy infancy, why can't adults enjoy adultery?

Why is ‘abbreviated’ such a long word? Why do Americans drive on parkways and park on driveways? If people from Poland are called “Poles” why aren’t people from Holland called “Holles”? Our world is full of unanswerable questions and other surprises.

By the way if adultery is committed (better not) and not enjoyed (really better not) it becomes a rather pointless act, don’t you think? It should be about forbidden pleasure for heaven’s ( or rather hell’s) sake! When it comes to enjoying infancy my views are rather unclear – you see I don’t remember much. Apart from that all the infants I asked were somehow unwilling to comment, sly things.

2. If someone says 'a penny for your thoughts' and you throw your two cents in, where is the other penny?

I reckon lost in translation if we speak more than one language or paid as tax if we speak the same language. Anyway gone and forgotten. Ask your accountant.

3. Can employees of tea companies take coffee breaks?

Sure. I suppose during a day full of tea-related problems a coffee break is simply indispensable to keep your wits about you. If you hate coffee it can even motivate you to work harder and try to convert all these caffeine addicts like me by offering them a better product than their usual drug of choice. Coffee breaks for everyone every two hours!

4. If someone is dirt poor, why is another person filthy rich? How are they both dirty?

Sad but true - money does do the dirty on you sooner or later, no matter whether you belong to the haves or the have-nots. Apart from that “dirt” is a four-letter word and “filthy” is a six-letter word, already indicating who has more dough and can afford a longer adjective.

5. How can a sauce be both sweet and sour at the same time?

Easy. The same way you can drink gin and tonic, beat somebody black and blue while listening to the best of rock and roll, take a black-and-white photo of the crime scene to show your pals, return to your home at Elephant and Castle (London, the UK), take your salt-and-pepper giant schnauzer for a walk and then relax in peace and quiet. Let’s face it- if you are adventurous enough you can always find out how to have it both ways! 



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Thank you so much for participating, Bridget! You posed some very great questions, yourself...it seems you've got a crazy mind rather like mine, eh? For the rest of you, be sure to check out Bridget's blog, Books as Portable Pieces of Thoughts! She's got one of the most thought-provoking blogs around, and I always feel smarter when I've read her posts.

In other news, be sure to enter my international giveaway for Shrouded Secrets by Joel McGrath! You do NOT need to be a follower to enter, but your support is always appreciated! Click HERE to read the interview and enter. This contest ends on February 15th. Good luck!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Tara from Fiction Folio!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. When does something stop being vintage and start being antique?

When I think vintage, I think cool and hip like my Backstreet Boys CDs and my Care Bears blanket. When I think of antiques, I think of things like my Caboodle or my crimper. So I'm going to go ahead and say something turns antique when it's too old to be considered cool anymore. (This is all subjective, of course)

2. How does a real estate of office sell their office without causing confusion?

That would be very tricky. I think the best way to go about this would be to hire a guy to stand outside of the office in a banana suit singing a fun little ditty to everyone who came by. You always look at the guy dressed up as a hot dog or some other food right? So you would have to pay attention to what he had to say.

3. Where does a toetag on a dead person go if they have no toes?

That's a very good question. I wonder why he/she doesn't have any toes... perhaps an unfortunate ice skating incident? Anyways, I guess the tag would have to go on one of their fingers because that's the closest thing to a toe. I bet the strings aren't long enough to go around their ankle.

4. Why can ghosts walk through walls and doors, but they never fall through floors?

I think the commander of all ghosts decided that being a ghost sucked pretty bad, so he/she decided to give them a little break and give them the ability to float around their chosen haunting ground. That way, they could still move from room to room through the walls, but they wouldn't have to worry about falling through the floor. Unless of course, they decide they want to fall through so they can go downstairs, in which case they just will themselves to fall and voila!

5. Why do we call beans "the magical fruit" if they are vegetables?

Beans are called the magical fruit because we all know the only thing beans are good for is an amazingly-immature-but-ever-hilarious tune to sing when we were younger (or just yesterday...). Could you imagine singing "Beans, beans, the magical vegetable, the more you eat, the more you you become incapable?! Completely ruins the whole point of the song. And makes for a very boring childhood.


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Ok, Tara, you said you thought you weren't funny. Good thing you didn't try, or I would've died laughing. As it is, I think I grew an ab from your Friday Fix, so thank you for that. For the rest of you, if you haven't checked out Tara's blog, Fiction Folio, yet...you really should. Preferably stat. She's awesome, and her posts are all amazing if I do say so myself. And I do.

Finally, a quick reminder, there's just a few days left to enter my international giveaway for The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card. You do NOT have to be a follower, but your support is much appreciated if you are! Click HERE to enter!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here are the Mad Scientist and Noah the Victorian Punk from Steampunkery & Book Reviews!

The Most Random Questions in the World...
1. Can you cry real tears underwater?

Mad Scientist - *gasps* Mad Scientist does not leak salt water (I might rust). However, I would have to say it is in the human nature to be full of emotions. One knows the results are most likely in the line of tears, I tend to lean towards morbid anger. Most people see it as a sign of some sort of weakness so we try to hide our tears while we bath. Underwater can't be much different albeit be a bit hard to literally cry underwater for a good while. Breathing does need to cocur in order for in take of oxygen to happen. BUT... It is a good place to let out the tears and have them wash away at the same time. No one would see the said weakness.

Noah the Victorian Punk - Of course you can, but it's truly difficult if it's a large body of water and you are fully submerged because it's hard to hold your breath and cry while under the water. Although I wouldn't know from personal experience *clears throat*.

2. If you had a three story house and were in the second floor, are you upstairs or downstairs, or can't you be both at the same time?

Mad Scientist - If I had a three story house I would of paid to have a fourth... Second floor, I would be upstairs from the first floor and downstairs from the third floor so by process of elemaniation I would have to concure with the hypothesis of being both at the same time. Logically speaking of course.

Noah the Victorian Punk - It depends, of course, where you are standing. If you are in the parking lot, then you live upstairs. However, if you are visiting your neighbor on the 3rd floor than you live downstairs. Although, I think living on the second floor means you live in the middle which I hear has a better rate of constant homeostasis.

3. Why do we say we're head over heels if we're happy? Aren't we always?

Mad Scientist - We are head over heels namely not because we are happy persay, I would like to think of it as acting like a comeplete backside once we think we are in love which makes random people happy. I don't understand it, Noah believes I happen to have a clockwork heart but we all know that is not completely true.

Noah the Victiorian Punk - I'd say it's because sometimes you can have your head theoretically stuck someplace that is possibly lower than your heels. Although I would think that something in the middle region of the body would be a bit more accurate (namely the bum region). But then again, have you ever tried to put your heels above your head, it's not an easy feat.

4. How does Freddy Krueger wipe his bum?

Mad Scientist - *grin of horror* Oh my, I believe you have just added the weirdest images to my head. I think they should address this in his next film. My first thought it is that he doesn't wipe. *Ugh* Gross. Next guess would be that he air dries and/or just rubbs his bum on a wall. LOL! Which would be percuilar to see but would be again gross. *whispers to Mr. Krueger* Freddy, dear when ever you are in need of service call 1-800-Vic-Punk for any services you may need. I heard he is great at assisting!

Noah the Victorian Punk - Oi, mate, bloody hell! I'd say very carefully otherwise, that is some pain that I cannot fathom and I hope to never experience in this or any lifetime. Even if I am burnt all the way through my trousers and several layers of skin.

5. Do woodpeckers ever get headaches from slamming their faces into trees all day?

Mad Scientist - *blushes* Peckers, too inapproiate. Onward with the question... I know I get headaches from them. If I was a woodpecker and had to slam my face into a tree over and over I think I would change my occupation to swan. They just get to swim and look pretty & perhaps Edward would find met. Although, they contiue with their feat of finding food inside of the tree instead of else where I would have to conclude that they possibly don't get headaches but live with a constant one so they never feel the pain. Ever there. Poor creatures.

Noah the Victorian Punk - This question brings to mind all kinds of thoughts that are probably inappropriate for this blog (but hysterically funny albeit dirty), so I will say that I would think so. I mean, the wood is tough but those little peckers can only take so much before they are worn out with exhaustion that their heads are in a bit of a trauma and must rest, at least, for a couple hours before they have the ability to peck again (Okay, I'm laughing, because I'm a bit perverse).

Ok, seriously? I cracked up. A lot. Thank you, Mad Scientist and Noah the Victorian Punk, for all the ridiculous answers and smiles - and thanks for putting up with my insane questions! To all of you - their blog is just made of awesome. If you haven't already, please drop by Steampunkery & Book Reviews for a fun, informative blog with a great new spin on YA literature!

A quick reminder, there's a little over a week left to enter my international giveaway for The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card. You do NOT have to be a follower, but your support is much appreciated if you are! Click HERE to enter!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Jen from In the Closet with a Bibliophile!

The Most Random Questions in the World...
1. If you're "not yourself today," then who the heck are you?
A crazy deranged soul named Alice who loves popsicles and ice cream and maybe even some cookies. She doesn't think rationally and yells on command. I'm sensing some possible anger issues as well.

2. If you don't pay an exorcist, can you be repossessed?

Depends on the exorcist, If it's anything like Downside Ghosts (by Stacia Kane), then the exorcist would pay me to remove the ghost, so it's not a problem. Otherwise, my thinking is that demons are scary and should be avoided at all costs so if you must be exorcised, and you have to pay, always pay because the exorcist could try and release the demon/possessor from it's prison of ungodly terror. *shudders* And that would not be pretty.

3. Why is a building called a building if it's already built?

Well, the person who made up the word "building" was too lazy to think of another one for the finished product so he/she/it? was like "We can just have the word be a verb and a noun and call it day. Who wants coffee?"

4. What happens if someone becomes addicted to therapy?

They get to pay someone $300 an hour to tell them that they aren't "really" addicted to therapy and that it was a very nice session and they will see them again tomorrow for their next session where they will discuss their feelings concerning their "so-called" addiction to therapy and that it's not really a big deal to talk about your feelings to a dedicated professional for 10 hours a day as long as you can "find yourself" in the next 10 to 20 years.

5. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is whack?

Whack is seriously and totally when something is off the charts, out of sync with it's normal sway in the world...yo! So we say things are out of whack because we think it makes us sound urban and super cool, which by the way, it totally does. Which, I'll have you know, that there are multiple meanings of the word "whack" many of which definitely don't go with that saying and also...they make me giggle. (because I'm a total nerd!)



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Jen, thank you so much for dropping by and dealing with all my absurd musings! To the rest of you, I've been following Jen's blog for almost a year now, and she never ceases to amaze me with her insightful reviews and humour. I highly recommend you drop by her blog, In the Closet with a Bibliophile, to check it out and say hi!

A quick reminder, there's just over two weeks left to enter my international giveaway for The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card. You do NOT have to be a follower, but your support is much appreciated if you are! Click HERE to enter!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Zahida from Musings of a YA Reader!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. What happens to Jolly Ranchers if the ranchers aren't jolly?

Hmm, if SweeTarts or Laffy Taffy stop becoming sweet or laffy, you’re still left with tarts or taffy. Nobody wants to eat ranchers though so they become miserable, and it’s really easy to choke on Miserable Ranchers.

2. If someone is in the electric chair and has a heart attack, do they revive him?

Nope … it’s cheaper for taxpayers if they die by a heart attack and would probably be considered more preferable by the person.

3. Can you yawn in your sleep?

Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I do when I’m asleep. My sister though will tell you that when we were younger and shared a bed, I used to kick her.

4. If someone says, "it was an uphill battle," and another says, "it went downhill from there," how are they both having trouble?

This sounds like one of those math questions involving speeding trains that I had a lot of trouble solving. I’m going to say the two people meet closer to the bottom since it’s easier to go downhill than uphill and are having trouble because they’re doing that awkward dance that people do when they’re trying to get past each other.

5. Why is there a light in the refrigerator, but not in the freezer?

Your lightbulb either died or it’s time to upgrade to more “modern” appliances.

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Thank you so much for playing along, Zahida! I love your answers, and your blog is so much fun to follow. To the rest of you, if you haven't visited her awesome YA book reviewing site yet, be sure to check out Musings of a YA Reader!
Also, if you've yet to enter my giveaway for The Lost Gate, be sure to do so! You could win a hardcover copy of Orson Scott Card's new novel. This giveaway is international and ends on January 30th.

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Jenny from Supernatural Snark!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. If man evolved from monkeys and apes, how are there still monkeys and apes?

Wow, this question makes my head hurt a little. I’m not sure I’m smart enough to adequately answer this question, but I’ll give it a go! I’m guessing there are still monkeys and apes because not every single member of each species evolved, perhaps certain ones were more genetically prone to evolving while others remained as the native species. Plus, as the evolution occurred, I’m sure there was some sort of species reproductive barrier so monkeys and apes were still making little monkeys and apes as the other evolving groups began reproducing with one another and continued on the evolutionary path.

That was a really long, convoluted answer. Sorry!

2. Why are boxing rings called "rings" if they're square?

Good question. I’m thinking they’re square because if they were circular, the fighters wouldn’t have any place to rest in between rounds, they’d just wander around the outside of the ring continuously looking for a place to stop, but there wouldn’t be one. So in the interest of the fighter’s sanity and to keep them from walking in never-ending circles in search of a corner to relax in, they made the “rings” square.

3. Why do you have to sterilize equipment used for a lethal injection?

I’ve always wondered about this! I’m guessing they want to give them their rights as a human being–to be treated with sanitary medical care despite the fact they’re about to die. If I were the person administering the lethal injections, it could give me a little, and I mean a very little, peace of mind to know I was medically professional even if the result was still death. Whew, that question was a bit of a downer!

4. There are guided missiles, so does that mean the military has misguided missiles, too?

I’m sure in the long history of the military they’ve had some wayward missiles, but I don’t like to think about that. I prefer to stay in my happy little bubble where I know they are all smarter than me when it comes to weaponry and that they’ll sort any misguided missiles out :)
5. Why is it called "tourist season" if it's illegal to shoot them?

 

Well, as much as I’m sure many of the people who live in touristy areas often fantasize about inflicting pain on the tourists that swarm their hometowns, I think season more refers to a time of year as opposed to an open invitation to hunt. Right?

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Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my silly questions, Jenny! To all of you - Jenny has such an awesome blog with insightful reviews, a hilarious Friday meme, and incredible interviews. If you haven't already, please check out Supernatural Snark!
In other news, if I'm a little off on commenting the next couple of days, it's because I'm off to NYC this morning...a very Happy New Year to all of you...I'm hitting up The Strand! ;)

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Tara from 25 Hour Books!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. If I were to amputate both my legs, would I have to change my height on my driver's license?


I'm afraid so. Although it seems unfair to make you deal with the DMV after having gone through something so terrible :/


2. Why are people scared of little mice but they aren't scared of a giant, creepy Mickey Mouse?

I would say that it is because mice (or more accurately - rats) carry terrible diseases... but I don't think that is what most people think of when jumping up on chairs. Personally, I'm not afraid of mice, but wouldn't want to run into Mickey.


3. If quitters never win and winners never quit, who came up with "quit while you're ahead?"

Someone afraid of risk? I'm not a fan of the "quit while you're ahead" mentality... which is probably while I lose all my money at the casino...


4. How does a shelf salesman keep his store from never looking empty?

I would decorate the shelves! Like how you would stage an apartment you're trying to sell. I'd put up books and fish bowls and candles... Hmmm now I want to start my own shelf store so I can decorate it.

5. Do one-legged ducks swim in circles? (this makes me sad, but I've always wondered...)

Oh I really hope not! I'm betting they learn how to swim with their disability. Nemo seemed OK with his special fin!



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Tara, I love your answers. To everyone else, be sure to check out Tara’s awesome site where she reviews books and has sweet features at 25 Hour Books!

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Anna from Anna Reads!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. What would happen to the ocean's water level if every boat was removed from the water at exactly the same time?

It would rise too quickly, creating a tidal wave so immense that the entire known world would be wiped out, except the lucky few people who happened to be reaching the peak of Mount Everest at that EXACT moment. They would be high enough up to be spared, but then would be responsible for repopulating the planet, which is quite awkward.


2. What would happen if a bee was allergic to pollen? Would it get hives?

No, it would sneeze a cute little bee sneeze. Bzzzzachoo!

3. If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?

He would be homeless AND naked, the worst possible combination, especially in winter. Though I think mostly turtles are near beaches, so maybe then it would be nice. Sort of like being on a nude beach.

4. If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth "beeth"?

Apparently the etymological breakdown is: "In Ukrainian the word for booth is not bood, it is booda. When that was brought over into English it would be boodas, and change by the natural laws of consonant drift into one booth, two booths." Which makes no sense to me, but you know it HAS to be true because I Googled it. And people are never wrong on the Internet.

5. Why is Donkey Kong called that if he's not a donkey?

Because that guy is a total ass. He's going around, knocking things down, throwing barrels, harassing Mario. RUDE.



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Anna, you CRACK me up! Only you could come up with answers better than my questions! To all of you – Anna has such a fun blog, and she’s a tweet-stalker, so I’m sure you guys will be friends in no time if you follow her blog, Anna Reads!

In other news, today is the last day to enter My Favourite Things Blogoversary Giveaway! Be sure to check it out and enter because, yes, it's international! Click HERE.

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Kylie from The Creative Geek!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Can you still say "stick that where the sun don't shine" on a nude beach?

Sure! I just think it is an even more awkward few places where you can stick 'it' and I feel really bad for the person who is being 'stuck'.

2. Why is "Sweet Home Alabama" played on Kentucky Fried Chicken commercials?

I live in Australia, our KFC ads always have super skinny people playing cricket. My question is if you eat that much deep fried chicken how can you be skinny and why on earth would anyone want to play Cricket?

3. What do you call male ballerinas?

Married or gay? LOL

4. . If there's an exception to every rule, is there an exception to that rule?

Sure, but for that to come into play we need to talk about time paradox and other dimensions and it just gets confusing. Really the only person that can help us is Sheldon Cooper.

5. When you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, is the rock not hard?

Firstly, DIRTY *giggles madly* okay okay * scolds self... your 22! Behave.... *giggles** I if its Molten rock then I guess its just EXTRA hot right?



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Thanks so much for taking over my awesome blog, Kylie! Your answers were SO funny, and it was great meeting another guttermind like myself. Kylie is a fairly new blogger, but she’s got such a fun little blog going, and you should definitely check it out at The Creative Geek!

Last but not least, My Favourite Things Blogoversary Giveaway is going on now through December 17th! Be sure to check it out and enter because, yes, it's international! Click HERE.

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Ginger from GReads!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. If you dug a hole to the center of the Earth and jumped in, would you stay there because of gravity?

First of all, I'd be digging for quite some time! ha! And I thought the whole no gravity thing worked outside the atmosphere? So I'm going to say that I would probably burn to death from all that hot magma before gravity even plays a part in it.

2. If the FBI breaks down your door, do they have to pay for it?

They should, but they probably wouldn't. They're the FBI - they get away with whatever they want! and if not, then they just cover it up =)

3. Why is it that when you "skate on thin ice", you "get in hot water"?

Well, if the ice is so thin then that must mean the water beneath it isn't very cold.

4. Are there time zones in space when you're zooming over them?

Sort of. Because technically when it's day time in Europe, it's night time in North America - and all of that has to do with the position of the earth to the sun. So when you're in space, you're still on one side or the other, even if you're in orbit. Wow! that took too much thinking lol.

5. If a cannibal was on death row, could he ask for a person to eat for his last meal?

No. That's disgusting. And I'm pretty sure that's illegal too.



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Thanks so much for taking over my awesome blog, Ginger! Your answers cracked me up. To all of you: Ginger has such a fun and engaging blog, and it's fast-becoming a favourite of mine! I highly suggest you check out her blog, GReads!

Last but not least, My Favourite Things Blogoversary Giveaway is going on now through December 17th! Be sure to check it out and enter because, yes, it's international! Click HERE.

The Friday Fix is a takeover of my Friday blog post by other bloggers who have volunteered their time and energy to "star" in their very own guest post on Friday. Only one mandatory rule (you can't get out of it!) - you must answer five of the most random questions I throw your way. The rest is up to you. Remember, if you'd like to be featured on the Friday Fix, send me an email, and let me know! So, without further ado, here is Ariel from The French Poet!

The Most Random Questions in the World...

1. Do conjoined twins pay for one or two tickets when they go to the movies or sporting events?

Well since they have two different identities and are recognized as two people, I would say two tickets.

2. Are glow-sticks still glowing when the lights come on?

Absolutely. The child in me knows this.

3. Do English people eat English muffins, or are they just called muffins?

Do they eat them at all? I thought they were called crumpets. :P

4. Why do people say "heads up" if you're supposed to duck?

They want you to get hit.

5. If you get cheated by the Better Business Bureau, who do you complain to?


I would go crying to my mommy.



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Thank you SO much for dropping by, Ariel! I really enjoyed your simple, fun, and to-the-point answers. To all of you: Ariel has the cutest little blog that's super chic and fun to read. I highly suggest you check out her blog, The French Poet...stat!

Last but not least, My Favourite Things Blogoversary Giveaway is going on now through December 17th! Be sure to check it out and enter because, yes, it's international! Click HERE.