Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate X Q&A #131
Random Questions from the Land of Tweets
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Doug Maynard

Every day, my Twitter feed is filled with dozens of random questions. This is where I provide the answers. It’s the Ultimate X Q&A. My, how the time has flown by. It’s number 131, and I’m still standing. Let’s do this.

If aliens landed and asked what music is, what one song are you playing for them?

What a good and tough question. It’s a hard choice, but I’d probably go with this right here. Some classic Hank Jr., and friends, talking about that Family Tradition.

Will stricter gun control laws help prevent mass shootings?

We already have more than enough laws. Stricter enforcement of the laws already in the book, plus more consequences for the shooters, more access to legitimate mental health, and less coddling of those with mental issues would help too.

Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon?

Nope. I did get a postcard from there from a friend, Wakana, shortly before she died. But I’ve never been there myself.

What is the number one destroyer of happiness?

Reality. And people. People suck!

Is the development of artificial intelligence dangerous to society?

The machines are getting smarter, while people are losing every ounce of common sense and getting dumber. We’re on borrowed time for sure. That would be a yes.

Why are men so quick to reject Trans Women?

Straight men reject them because straight men are straight and are not looking to date other men. And gay men reject them because we like men who look and act like men, not men pretending to be women. Nobody likes a phony and mentally ill person who is that damn delusional.

What’s better than money?

Love, respect, and the occasional Uber-Hug.

When did you stop trusting the Government?

On the day I was born, I knew there was trouble. And once I began to pay attention and notice things, I realized that our Government wasn’t all it was pretending to be. So, when did I stop trusting the Government? I never have.

What goes best with apple pie?

I wanted to say Jason Biggs, but that would be weird. I love those movies though. Stiffler is the man! Let’s keep this simple. Ice cream and a fork.

Do you need friends to feel complete?

Not many, but a few are necessary. And they have to be the right friends. Brent, Theresa, Michael, Bill, my families from Dairy Mart, Nics, and the ABC, and of course, The Stoneys and the Montclair Mafia. And my bro-son, Kenneth, of course.

If you woke up a billionaire tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d do?

Set up immediate trust funds for my bro and his family, my Mom, and my dude. And then I’d ghost for a while, just because I can.

What’s the greatest boxing match you’ve witnessed in your life?

I’ve never been a fan of boxing. But let’s go with Johnny B. Badd versus Arn Anderson. Yeah, WCW Uncensored 1995. It’s technically boxer versus wrestler, but it’ll work for this.

Is there any way to make broccoli taste ok?

Add lots of cheese and give it to the dog. Otherwise, no.

Why do people rewatch the same shows over and over again?

For an escape from real life and a reassuring sense of familiarity. Or because they find the shows entertaining. Either answer works.

What is something your city is known for?

Drugs, high taxes, high unemployment, and shootings every weekend. I would say, St. Andrews, the college, but hell, even it’s closed now. Nothing good.

And there you go. Thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and any questions are welcome and appreciated. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe. And with that, let’s close up the shop today. Take care and be well, my friends. I’ll see you at the Blue Oyster Bar.

Ubuntu!