Saturday 9

Friday, February 22, 2013

Call Me Maybe

1) Do you owe anyone a phone call?

2) Do you still have a landline phone?

3) When was the last time you looked up a number in the phone book?

4) Do you receive more calls or texts?

5) Carly Rae made the Final 3 on Canadian Idol. Can you name another cultural import from Canada?

6) Sam grew sick of this song by hearing it too often on the radio. Where do you listen to the radio most often? Car? Work? Somewhere else?

7) Mother Winters can work wonders with an iron and a can of spray starch. Every blouse and shirt she presses looks good as new. Is there a domestic chore you excel at?

8) Do you consider yourself competitive?

9) Tell us your superhero name -- as determined by the color of your shirt and an item to your right. For example, Crazy Sam now fights crime as The Light Blue Coffee Mug!

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!

Friday, February 15, 2013

Pour Some Sugar on Me

Saturday 9: Pour Some Sugar on Me

1) Do you have a favorite "hair metal band?"

2) Def Leppard got their start in South Yorkshire, England. Have you ever been to the UK?

3) Who would you rather chat with, one-on-one: Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince William or Prince Harry?

4) Do you use real sugar, or a sugar substitute?

5) Valentine's Day is big for candy sales. Did you indulge in any Valentine-themed, sugary treats this week?

6) Do you regularly balance your checkbook?

7) What was your last impulse purchase?

8) When Sam was a girl, she had nightmares about snakes under her bed. When did you last have a bad dream?

9) We're ordering pizza. Do you want deep dish or thin crust?

Friday, February 8, 2013

The Way We Were

Saturday 9: The Way We Were

1) In honor of Valentine's Day next week, what's the most romantic movie you can think of?

2) The Way We Were was a tearjerker. Do you think that most real-life love stories end in heartbreak? Or do you believe in happily ever after?

3) What's your favorite love song?

4) In 1993, Barbra Streisand married actor James Brolin, who first became famous as Dr. Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, MD. Who is your favorite TV doctor?

5) In 2012, Streisand renewed her contract with Columbia, where's she's been recording since 1963. So she's been with the same label for fifty years! Where have you worked the longest, and how long was that?

6) Sam Winters once worked as a hostess in a chic bistro in Worcester, PA. That's why she frequently gets frustrated by bad service in restaurants -- she's certain she could make it run more smoothly. Where do you find yourself getting annoyed most often?

7) Have you ever taken a polygraph test?

8) Crunchy, smooth or organic peanut butter?

9) Describe your favorite sweater.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Aida

Saturday 9: Aida

1) Have you ever been to the opera?

2) Maria Callas was often called a "diva." Is that a compliment or a criticism?

3) Aida was composed by famous Italian Giusseppe Verdi. In addition to opera, what else can the world thank Italy for?

4) Verdi was Italian and Callas was Greek. Would you rather vacation in Italy or Greece?

5) The Marx Bros. starred in A Night at the Opera. What's the funniest movie you have ever seen?

6) What's for dinner tonight?

7) Are you wearing any jewelry right now?

8) Sam Winters has a scratchy throat and watery eyes. How do you treat the common cold?

9) Do you need your glasses (or contacts) when you drive?

Friday, January 25, 2013

Stormy Weather

Saturday 9: Stormy Weather

1) Do noisy storms scare you?

2) Mother Winters tells us Lena Horne was considered one of the great beauties of the 1940s. Whom do you consider one of today's most beautiful women?

3) Crazy Sam admits it -- there's a big bag of recycling she really should take out to the bin. Yet she's composing this meme. What should you be doing, instead of answering her questions?

4) Sam may be crazy, but she's not stupid and will never waste her money on Cialis, no matter how many unsolicited emails she receives! What's the most recent addition to your spam folder?

5) What was the last thing you cooked?

6) Do you remember the lyrics to your either your high school or college fight song? If so, please share a bit.

7) "Samantha" is the feminine of "Samuel" and means "Listener." What's the derivation of your first name?

8) Are you following the NBA or NHL this year? If so, which team are you rooting for?

9) Gloves, umbrellas, sunglasses, keys -- which of these do you misplace most often?

Friday, January 18, 2013

Bette Davis Eyes

Saturday 9: Bette Davis Eyes

1) Has anyone ever told you that you resemble a celebrity?

2) Is there an actress or actor whose movies you make it a point to see?

3) We're stopping for refreshments before we go in to see the movie. What's your refreshment stand order?

4) When did you last consume an alcoholic beverage? What was it?

5) Are you jumpy? Do you startle easily?

6) Do you wear a watch?

7) When was the last time you tried a new restaurant?

8) What color is your wallet?

9) How much does it have in coins right now?

Friday, January 11, 2013

We Owned the Night

Saturday 9: We Owned the Night

1) Can you recall a time when you danced and romanced like you "owned the night?"

2) Samantha Winters admits she earned the name "Crazy Sam" during her party girl days in the 1980s. But now she's in bed by 11:00 PM. Do you have a regular bedtime?

3) Lady Antebellum is one of the most popular acts in country music. Do you often listen to country music?

4) Are you responding to this meme on a desktop or laptop or phone or tablet?

5) How often do you check your horoscope?

6) Congratulations! You just won a trip to Switzerland! Is your passport up to date?

7) Do you know how to snow ski?

8) What's the first beverage you drink in the morning?

9) Are you a good speller?

Friday, January 4, 2013

Brand New Me

Saturday 9: Brand New Me

1) It's a brand new year! Do you have any resolutions for 2013?

2) Dusty Springfield sang of feeling "brand new." What leaves you feeling refreshed and/or rejuvenated?

3) Dusty's given name was Mary Catherine. If you could give yourself a brand new first name, what would it be?

4) Actor Billy Bob Thornton has dismissed antiques, saying, "I'm creeped out by old stuff." Do you ever shop at estate sales, yard sales or second-hand stores? Or do you want everything brand new?

5) Are you sad to see the holiday decorations slowly disappear until next year? Or do you think they should come down on January 2?

6) Do you like the picture on your photo ID?

7) Crazy Sam shudders at the very thought of a snake. Which is your least favorite member of the Animal Kingdom?

8) What's the most recent magazine you flipped through?

9) Do you have nice handwriting?

Friday, December 28, 2012

Same Old Lang Syne

Saturday 9: Same Old Lang Syne

1) This week's song is the tale of an accidental holiday encounter between former lovers. (Hear it here.) They sit in her car and spend hours catching up, then she gives him a chaste kiss and they never see one another again. Is there a past love who still has a special spot in your heart, despite the years or the miles since your relationship?

2) This week's song includes a play on the traditional Scottish song, "Auld Lang Syne." Have you ever visited Scotland?

3) Mother Winters has long told Sam that if she has a glass of water for every glass of champagne she drinks on New Year's Eve, she'll feel better on New Year's Day. Do you have a favorite hangover prevention tip or cure?

4) Do you like champagne?

6) This year at midnight, Crazy Sam will kiss the nose of her puppy, Chico. Will you be kissing anyone when the clock strikes 12?

6) The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy was the runaway publishing phenomenon of 2012. It was so successful that the publisher, Random House, was able to give its employees massive bonuses this year. Have you read it?

7) Year-end is a time for newspapers, magazines and websites to run lists. According to Askmen.com, Jennifer Lawrence of The Hunger Games is the at the of the year's "Most Desirable Woman" list. People magazine has declared Channing Tatum "The Sexiest Man Alive -- 2012." Do either of these two set your pulse racing? If not, who is your celebrity crush?

8) Pasadena, California, is known for hosting the traditional Rose Parade. It begins at 8:00 AM on January 1, so the people who watch it live must be there very early. Does the thought of getting up and dressed to sit in the California sun, bright and early on New Year's morning appeal, to you?

9) Sometimes aches and pains that aren't serious can still really hurt. For example, Sam just dropped a can of tomato paste on her foot and the little red mark it left is making her crazy! Are you suffering through a bump or bruise or cut right now?

Friday, December 21, 2012

Happy Holidays

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

SATURDAY 9: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

1. As you can see, Sam loved giving her annual wish list to Santa. Yet some children are reluctant to climb into Jolly Old St. Nick's lap. Did you enjoy the tradition or were you shy? Or did you by pass it altogether -- either because you wrote him a letter or because your family didn't celebrate Christmas?

2. Are you currently on the Naughty or Nice list? How did you get there?

3. Did you ship any gifts to friends and family this year? If so, which one traveled the farthest?

4. Did you buy yourself a gift this year?

5. What's your favorite holiday-themed movie?

6. Thinking of movies, Christmas is lucrative for Hollywood. Have you ever gone to a movie theater on Christmas Day?

7. Have you ever suffered an embarrassing moment at the company Christmas party?

8. What's your favorite beverage in cold weather?

9. What will you remember most about 2012?

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us next week for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!

Friday, December 14, 2012

Christmas Carols

Saturday 9: Christmas Carols

1) What's the first holiday song that comes to mind?

2) Are you sending cards (either by postal service or email) this year? If so, have they gone out yet?

3) Can you see any holiday decorations from where you're answering these questions?

4) Do you wrap gifts in paper or take the gift bag route?

5) The holidays are an important fundraising time for charities. Here's an opportunity to do a shameless plug for your favorite. What organization or cause do you wish got more support at the holidays, and all year around?

6) Andy Williams was famous for his family holiday specials. What TV family would you most like to spend Christmas with?

7) The holidays are a big time for travel. Where did you go on your first airplane flight?

8) Does the weather have an impact on your mood?

9) Snack time! You're about to make yourself your favorite sandwich. What ingredients do you need?

Friday, December 7, 2012

Blue Christmas

Saturday 9: Blue Christmas

1) Do you ever suffer the blues during the holidays?

2) More than 18 million visitors have toured Elvis' home, Graceland. Have you ever been there?

3) Elvis dyed his naturally light brown locks black. Do you dye your hair?

4) He also insisted his young girlfriend, Priscilla, dye her hair jet black. If your lover asked you to change your hair, would you?

5) Elvis served his country at an Army base in Friedberg, Germany. Have you ever been to Germany?

6) Elvis famously had an affair with Ann-Margret during the filming of Viva Las Vegas. Have you ever indulged in a dalliance with a coworker?

7) Thinking of his movies ... Elvis was, by and large, unhappy with his film career and once said, "The only thing worse than watching a bad movie is being in one." Are you happy with the way your career is going/has gone?

8) Elvis lost "the battle of the bulge" toward end of his life. Are you happy with your weight?

9) As a teenager, Elvis worked as an usher at a movie theater. What was your first job?

Friday, November 30, 2012

Beer Barrel Polka

SPECIAL NOTE: Recently Kwizgiver responded to a Saturday 9 question by saying that polka music would make her run in the other direction. This got Sam thinking ... no one ever builds memes around polka music. And so, with apologies to Kwizgiver --

Saturday 9: Beer Barrel Polka

1) Have you ever danced the polka?

2) Frankie Yankovic was a stellar accordion player. What instrument have you mastered, or would like to learn?

3) When Frankie died in 1998, his obituary proclaimed him as "America's Polka King." Lucille Ball was "The Queen of Comedy" and Michael Jackson was "The King of Pop." What royal title do you deserve?

4) Do you like light beer?

5) In 1901, daredevil Annie Taylor successfully went over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She was badly bruised but otherwise fine. How much money would it take for you do to do something that dangerous?

6) When was the last time you visited a pet store?

7) What's your favorite salad dressing?

8) Sam Winters is crazy about her smart phone. She uses it to take pictures, record videos, listen to tunes, answer emails and surf the net and, oh yeah, she even uses it to make calls. How indispensable is your mobile phone in your day-to-day life?

9) "Kocham cię" is "I love you" in Polish. Can you say "I love you" in a language other than English (and Polish)?

Friday, November 23, 2012

Cold Turkey

Saturday 9: Cold Turkey

1) Are you still feasting on cold turkey, or any other leftovers, from your Thanksgiving meal?

2) AAA says Thanksgiving is a big travel weekend. Did you venture far from home for your holiday dinner?

3) Is this weekend the official start of the Christmas season for you?

4) Which couple would you rather hang out with -- Fred and Wilma Flintstone or George and Jane Jetson?

5) Have you/would you ever get your teeth whitened?

6) Do you still have your high school class ring?

7) Here's $50. You must spend it all in one place. What are you going to do with it?

8) Could your vehicle use a trip to the car wash right about now?

9) Did you hit the snooze button this morning?

Friday, November 16, 2012

Live and Let Die

Saturday 9: Live and Let Die

1) "Live and Let Die" was nominated for an Oscar as best song. Do you have a favorite movie song?

2) The latest Bond movie, Skyfall, is crazy successful. Have you seen it/do you want to see it?

3) What do you think makes Bond movies so enduringly popular?

4) Do you have a favorite among the actors who have played "Bond, James Bond?"

5) Bond orders martinis -- "shaken, not stirred." What's your regular drink order?

6) Moving from the bar to breakfast -- do you have a favorite cereal?

7) Let's daydream about warm weather. Would you rather swim in a lake, the ocean, or an outdoor pool?

8) Did you get 8 hours' sleep last night?

9) What are you wearing on your feet right now?