Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate X Q&A #160
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 160, and I’m still standing. Let’s do this.

Have you ever stayed at a job for more than 5 years?

Dairy Mart was 13 1/2 years – 2 1/2 my first run, and then 11 years for my second. Nic’s was three years for the first time, and three years for the second, totaling six years, and the ABC was just over 10 years. So, that would be a yes.

Do you talk to your vehicle?

All the time. That truck gets me around rather well, and I don’t want to be rude.

Are you an outcast?

More and more every day.

Do you wash brand-new clothes before wearing them?

I throw them through a rinse cycle before wearing. Yes.

Should teachers wear body cams like police so Parents can see how their children act in class?

They should, to keep both the disruptive students AND the bad teachers in line.

What’s the best opening act you’ve ever seen?

Some old cowboy named Waylon opened up for Hank Jr. That was pretty good. And at my first concert, Charlie Rich had a guy named Willie Nelson as his opening act. So, between the two, take your pick.

Do you believe in heaven?

I’m not a big fan of organized religion, but yes, I do believe.

Have you ever drunk real moonshine?

Many times. My dad’s two brothers used to make it when we were kids, and my cousins and I may have taken a sip or two. Plus, working at the ABC, we had a few customers who made the real deal and would occasionally bring us a jar or two. It was… interesting.

Do you have a dark side?

It’s there, lurking in the shadows, and growing stronger every day.

Should the voting age be 16?

Sixteen-year-olds are beyond stupid and shouldn’t be allowed to order a pizza, much less vote. Eighteen is the legal age of adulthood, where you can be arrested as an adult, married, join the military, and sign contracts. Essentially everything, but drink or smoke. Voting should remain at 18, as it is.

What’s your all-time favorite protest song?

God, We Need You Now, by Struggle Jennings and Caitlynne Curtis.

Which sports announcer’s voice instantly takes you back to your childhood?

Bob Caudle, the voice of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.

Do you believe in horoscopes?

I don’t believe in them, but I still read them every day, just in case.

What is something your brain wants to convince you to do, but you have to fight it?

My brain (and heart) says call Eric and fix things. But my gut says it would be a mistake. It’s still a struggle to see what wins. I love that guy.

What is NOT a sign of intelligence, but people think it is?

Using big words, especially when you use them incorrectly, makes you come across as more of an idiot as a result. I know many people who are guilty of this.

Are transgender individuals discriminated against?

Maybe in their delusional little sick minds because reality doesn’t agree with them, but in the real world, it’s not discrimination. It’s facts and truth.

What should the punishment be for Raping women & children?

Castration and then life in prison, in the general population of a maximum security prison, with no extra protection, and knowledge of your crimes revealed to the other inmates.

Be honest… does beer taste good or bad?

It’s not great, but there are times when an ice-cold beer tastes like heaven in a bottle. It’s more psychological than anything else.

Name something you had in your childhood home that you don’t have in your current home.

A warm and loving family.

Are women better leaders than men?

It’s not the gender, but the person themselves.

Would you rather have 20 hobbies or a single passion?

I’ll go with a single strong passion. Too many distractions, and you’ll never accomplish anything.

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 under the bleachers.

Ubuntu!