>>120 Well, growing up I had problems with depression and looked forward to, sometimes even wishing for, a quick death. I never made a serious attempt on my life but I stopped checking both ways before crossing the road, cut myself for pleasure, put bags on my head, took on harmful habits and things. I never planned on living very long so I did my best not to waste time making plans for the future. But, things got much better, and without much effort I just fell into a happy comfortable existence - a nice place to live, much less to worry about, and someone who makes me very happy. So I now I kinda regret not thinking of the future, but how could I have known this would happen? It took a recent psychedelic experience to really see myself though, I thought I died and was in hell, and I felt so sad and wish I had never worried my loved ones so much that I might have killed myself and stuff. Now I want to live a good life and make the most of the time I have, but I'm not scared of dying.
>>122 What is the best kind of nut?
>>121
Pistachio.
>>123
What's the source of this sound effect?
http://picosong.com/ymQv/
If you can't find it (I've been looking for it for hours) then what do you think about this sound?
>>125 I still regularly play pre-2001 football games, like FIFA 96-2001, the old Adidas Power Soccers and Actua Soccers and stuff. Three Lions is still one of my favourite games, same with European Club Soccer, an old MegaDrive game. Maybe it's partly nostalgia but I found that each football game has its own exploitable things, places you can shoot from and always score or funny little tricks and stuff, that make them more fun. I used to write up fixture lists on paper, and play home and away games against every other team in the game as my favourite team, and write down the scores. I did this with FIFA 98, 99, Three Lions, European Club Soccer, Adidas Power Soccer International '97. Go Rangers!
>>127 What was your first games console?
>>131 Yes, with my first band I used to write out the music I came up with and show my band, but I much prefer jamming with people and seeing what happens, recording everything and working further with good bits. I have released 33 albums and EPs and such, with a bunch more stuff I made with old bands that I loved, but never got recorded, so they just disappear into the ether.
>>133 Do you ever think of all the bands and singers there's ever been, all the songs they've written and played but never recorded, which are now gone never to be heard again?
>132
Sometimes. Also of the fact that no matter how long I live, I'll never find all the music that I would've loved if I'd just heard it. I try not to think about it too much.
>134
How does one go about asking for a favor? Especially if it's quite a big one?
>>133
If you have time to spare, do something nice for them a day or so in advance. Then think of something else you can do for them in return so you'll have leverage. Greet them with brief small talk but don't beat around the bush or pretend to be overly interested in their life. People can detect bullshit. Get straight to the point and say, "Hey, I have a big favor to ask you." And say what it is without sugar coating, although you can try to make it sound good.
If they seem hesitant, tell them they can think about it and answer later. If they answer no, offer to do something for them in return. If it's still no, accept graciously (unless somebody's life depends on it.)
>>135
What's the biggest favor you've ever asked somebody? How did it go?
>>137 I don't have a car, I've had 4 but I never passed my test. I liked to tinker on them so maybe I would be diligent in my servicing, who knows.
>>139 There are some people I am acquainted with though not necessarily friends with inviting people to a bar they are playing at, should I go by myself and risk hanging around like a spare part, or just stay in and play games?
>>145 Hmmm no, but I once phoned a sex chat line when I was a teenager. It used up all my credit, because she (in the recorded message) spent the first five minutes talking about the office she worked in and stuff, unnecessary fluff before any mention of sexual things.
>>147 What is your favourite size of battery?
Download a bunch of freeware variable detectors and run them.
>>149 It was nicer this morning than it's been the past few days, but it is quite wet and dreary now. I think it's just stopped raining. The big trees outside my window, they glittered beautifully in the summer breeze, but they are kinda threadbare and sad-looking now.
>>151 What are you having for tea tonight?
>>154 https://shanachan.org/w/src/1382728021014.jpg it is as if someone knew my girl and drew an anime version of her. And now she is gone.
>>156 Have you ever had your heart broken?
>>163
I think it was the one where I almost got beat up for throwing my cup of water at the guy who was smoking a cigar. A childhood's worth of beatings from my parents made me a fast runner and resourceful hider, so I managed to escape from an irate smoker in a suit only to face the wrath of mum & dad later on.
>>165
Did you ever get away clean from doing an "evil" deed?
>>165
http://4-ch.net/dqn/kareha.pl/1383641651/
>>167
What's your favorite way to kill time?
They're upside-down, but other than that they're cool.
durrrrr I am dumb and forgot to finish that post
>>170 Do you have any friends who are moderately famous?
>>176
Yes, and no, Inhumanoids isn't that special to me to get upset over and in retrospect I suppose it was silly to think anyone on DQN might look it up if they didn't already know it. It was just interesting, and something I had a childhood experience with (namely turning on the TV right as D. Compose was decomposing someone, and having the fuck scared out of me.) When I was reintroduced to it in adulthood (from James Rolfe mentioning it in a video IIRC) I thought it was fairly cool.
>>178
Which 80s cartoon would you rather watch?
>>178 In a pathetic attempt to document the ever-changing and thoroughly abstract concept of dissected pokémon, I've only solidified my sense of self-disappointment and discovered the rotting corpse of my insecurities.
>>180 How do you feel when you are talking to someone, and they say something politically incorrect about a certain group of people - unrelated to your own race/creed/sexuality/etc. but might be offensive if it was directed at someone from that group?
>>179 I read your question and then saw the captcha nige. Oh, the irony. But anyway, I feel a little uncomfortable when people use ethnic slurs. I suppose because I'm not very privileged that I see attacks on other less privileged groups as a threat. But "politically correct" language is almost as bad.
>>181 Is Nyquil abuse a good solution to all of my problems?
>>183
When I first read the question I thought I'd have lots of answers, but actually the only one I can think of is Hyperbole and a Half which is now only updating once every few months. The quality hasn't decreased at all in my opinion (quite the opposite) but the lack of quantity is a great shame.
>>185
When the current DQN Short Novel thread ends, should we create a part four?
>>185
Well I can't say I know much about either, but in my younger years I did listen to a lot of folk/power metal. I really liked Turisas (which I'm guessing is Viking metal) but when Alestorm came around I very unashamedly loved the pirate sound and aesthetic, so I'm going to have to go for pirate metal.
>>187
Who are your favourite jazz artists?
>>187 I was working back shift so I took a supermarket-prepared tomato pasta salad, and mixed it with a tub of coronation chicken sandwich spread. A colleague brought in some home baking and I had one of her chocolate muffins too which was lovely but I ate too much.
>>189 When did you last feel your heart breaking?
>>192
My only real contact with orcs comes from playing Warcraft III, wherein they were okay, but not as much fun as the undead or night elves in my opinion. I did like the way a certain upgrade caused all their buildings to suddenly sprout massive spikes, though.
>>194
How can I convince a cute girl to start calling me onii-chan?
>>193
0. The easiest way is to make it your nickname. Most people are willing to comply with nicknames even if they don't know what they mean. Failing that,
1a. Find a cute girl that's Japanese and a little younger than you.
1b. Find somebody who's a Japanophile, it will make your job easier.
1c. Find a cute girl.
2. Become friends. How exactly you become friends is beyond the scope of my advice.
3a. Just ask her to call you onii-chan. It's fairly common in Japan, so she won't think it's weird. Done.
3b. Become closer friends before asking. It might be a bit awkward but she will understand.
3c. You will probably have to make her your girlfriend before she'll comply with such a request, unless you can pass it off as your nickname (see step 0.)
4. If all these fail, change your name to Oniichan.
5. If she still won't call you onii-chan, tie her to a chair and whip her until she does.
>>195
Why do you visit /dqn/?
>>197
In general, you should move. Staying active keeps the mind and body fresh. If you're talking about a big permanent move though, make a pros and cons list, consult trusted friends and family, and research the place you're considering moving before making a choice.
>>199
Why does my wireless mouse click still work even though the cursor stopped responding?
>>200 I know it as Peanuts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercy_(game)
>>202 Which is the best Tony Hawk game?
>>203
Without quotes, it's a low resolution profile shot of a photocopier/printer against a white background. With quotes, it's a fairly simple looking blue (I think? I'm colourblind; could be purple) PCB. That reminds me, my brother's the first result if you google "general disapproval of the pope".
>>205
Do you believe there is any prejudice in modern society against asexual people?
>>204 I think so yes, the common person can't seem to comprehend if someone just isn't interested in sex. For example for like 30 years Morrissey always said he wasn't interested in sex, and then that's all he ever gets asked about in interviews.
>>206 Can you appreciate an artist's work even if you think they're a dick themselves?
>>209 It seems like an extremely dangerous thing to do. What happens when millions of people are brought back to life simultaneously? Also, there are so many people who died that should stay dead. What prevents necromancers from raising such people?
>>211 Should people be required to have a permit before they can have a baby?
