Topic: Ask the next person a question

[rob1966]

Anywhere up in the Lakes.

What's your worst habit?

Picking my nose, rolling it into a ball and then flicking it onto the carpet or out the window when driving.

Anything new on Netflix that you would recommend to RAWK to watch?

[Terry de Niro]

Picking my nose, rolling it into a ball and then flicking it onto the carpet or out the window when driving.

Anything new on Netflix that you would recommend to RAWK to watch?

It's an oldish film, but Sleepers is being streamed at the moment. Brilliant flick.

If you have a one choice of the 3 trophies we are in for. Which one are you picking?

[RedSince86]

It's an oldish film, but Sleepers is being streamed at the moment. Brilliant flick.

If you have a definite choice of the 3 trophies we are in for. Which one are you picking?

PL just for the meltdown from City fans and Pep, 14 points clear when they had played 22 games to our 20, i feel they would start the following season on a downer just like 19-20 when we stole their thunder winning #6, i'd take us not winning the CL if it means City don't, the thought of them winning that cup makes me physically sick.

Best gig you have ever been to?

[Terry de Niro]

Best gig you have ever been to?

Purley for nostalgia, I would say Jeff Lynne's ELO at the O2 arena, 2016. Boss gig.

The furthest you've travelled, watching the reds?

[Drinks Sangria]

To Istanbul to see us lose on penalties to a bang average Beşiktaş side at the Ataturk.

Have you any items in your house that you’re attached to/proud of, that doesn’t hold sentimental value as such? Like an expensive record, a collection of any sort?

[El Lobo]

To Istanbul to see us lose on penalties to a bang average Beşiktaş side at the Ataturk.

Have you any items in your house that you’re attached to/proud of, that doesn’t hold sentimental value as such? Like an expensive record, a collection of any sort?

Actually got a pair of big, chunky Converse basketball boots from the St Johns Centre when I was at Uni in Liverpool (late 00s) and I've never been able to find another pair. They're absolutely battered, pretty much unwearable, but I can't bring myself to get rid of them. The last time I wore them was at a foam party in Magaluf in 2008 so they're bright white as well

Whats the fastest you've ever been in a car?

[rob1966]

Actually got a pair of big, chunky Converse basketball boots from the St Johns Centre when I was at Uni in Liverpool (late 00s) and I've never been able to find another pair. They're absolutely battered, pretty much unwearable, but I can't bring myself to get rid of them. The last time I wore them was at a foam party in Magaluf in 2008 so they're bright white as well

Whats the fastest you've ever been in a car?

Indicated 130mph in a car (I wasn't driving), have done 170mph on a bike

Have you ever smashed up an electronic device in frustration/temper?

[Terry de Niro]

Indicated 130mph in a car (I wasn't driving), have done 170mph on a bike

Have you ever smashed up an electronic device in frustration/temper?

Took a pickaxe to a powered mixer amp that was always going on the blink.

Who is/was the greatest British band?

[Drinks Sangria]

For contributions to Music and lasting legacy, the Beatles. For my preferences, The Cure.

What one thing about modern life, that’s come about in the last decade or so can you not stand?

[Sheer Magnetism]

What one thing about modern life, that’s come about in the last decade or so can you not stand?

It’s tempting to choose how online discourse has disintegrated to the point it’s impossible to have a nuanced conversation anymore, even offline, but public discourse has always been largely awful, so I’m going to say I hate how the migration of everything online has made even simple tasks an ordeal that involves filling in countless forms, constantly resetting passwords, clicking potentially dozens of boxes so you don’t have tracking cookies following you for the next few months and inevitably following up when what you’re doing doesn’t work, going back and forth with chatbots and then customer service reps, all because you wanted to change your gas supplier or something equally mundane.

In a more macro sense, the automation of humanity is exhausting. The constant flattening of life, the marginalisation of spirituality in favour of meditation apps and fitness routines intended to keep the body operational like it was a machine, all to maintain our status as passive consumers, under the watchful eye of the state.

Anyway. When’s the last time you saw something in an art gallery that really blew you away?

[bradders1011]

Anyway. When’s the last time you saw something in an art gallery that really blew you away?

When I went to the National to see The Fighting Temeraire. It's a masterpiece.

What's your favourite type of flower?

[Drinks Sangria]

Blue Forget me Nots - My Grandparents lived next to an open meadow and a wood when I was young, in the summer as the sun was setting, it's like the fields gave off a soothing blue glow. They always remind me of the sun and running round open countryside as a kid.

What City or Country have you been to that's the biggest rip off? For me, I was shocked at Helsinki's prices, even compared to Copenhagen and Oslo.

[Terry de Niro]

What City or Country have you been to that's the biggest rip off? For me, I was shocked at Helsinki's prices, even compared to Copenhagen and Oslo.

Dublin, Cork, and London.

Do you class yourself as an active or passive LFC fan whilst watching our games?

[Drinks Sangria]

Dublin, Cork, and London.

Do you class yourself as an active or passive LFC fan whilst watching our games?

Active - whether I'm at home or in the ground it probably gets me more animated than anything else in my life really.

Have you ever been sacked from a job and what for?

[Crosby Nick]

Active - whether I'm at home or in the ground it probably gets me more animated than anything else in my life really.

Have you ever been sacked from a job and what for?

I haven’t been sacked before. Had to go through redundancy a couple of times which was a bit weird. First time was fine, broadly speaking. Company was making over 100 redundancies so think I got 3 months gardening leave plus a week’s pay tax free for every year I’d worked there (7), on top of a statutory amount and I got to spend some time with my newborn son and wife who was on maternity. So that was all pretty chilled.

Second time, I’d started a new job, wasn’t really enjoying it and wasn’t really working for either party. At the end of 6 months they basically told me not to continue. All I was entitled to was 2 weeks’ pay I think. Pretty eye opening at how shit some companies can be, and all pretty stressful to be honest. Took me about 3 months to find something new and now been here over 5 years so fairly confident the previous place was their issue, not mine.

If you could guarantee once remaining trophy to win this season which would you go for?

[Drinks Sangria]

Premier League as long as the CL stays out of City's hands. CL if we're the only one that can stop City.

What's the worst way you've dumped someone?

[El Lobo]

Premier League as long as the CL stays out of City's hands. CL if we're the only one that can stop City.

What's the worst way you've dumped someone?

When I was 17 I did the dreaded dump by text on a Friday night, literally threw in all the cliches too (its me not you, you're great, I'm just not ready for a relationship etc) only problem was I worked with a couple of her best mates on Saturdays and Sundays, and unknown to me they'd got her a job as a surprise. So the next day was her first day, which was not much fun.

Do you think you could blag it if you somehow ended up in a really high paid, high profile position like a football manager, or an actor for a big new blockbuster?

[Terry de Niro]

Do you think you could blag it if you somehow ended up in a really high paid, high profile position like a football manager, or an actor for a big new blockbuster?

I've done a bit of acting for a drama company and I could definitely blag a football manager job. The Premier League and downwards are full of blaggers.

What's your dream job?

[I've been a good boy]

My dream job is to have no job. I hate working. But if I had to work, it would be an airline reviewer/waterslide tester.

If Everton do go down, how long will they stay in the Championship and what becomes of their new stadium aspirations?

[CraigDS]

If Everton do go down, how long will they stay in the Championship and what becomes of their new stadium aspirations?

I mentioned this in their thread.

It's hard to know. A lot depends on how deep Moshilaar's pockets really are and how much he's arsed about throwing it at them.

If they go down then they are going to see a massive drop in revenue, but their costs aren't going anywhere. So he's firstly going to have to cover massive losses (bigger than already) - and the Championship are much harder on their FFP rules than the PL.

Then you've got the new stadium. They need to find at least £400m in funding which is proving hard as PL side... that becomes near on impossible as a Championship side. Can he also cover those costs personally?

IMO it's a massive massive shit show which isn't even close to peaking yet.

Your favourite ever TV series?

[Terry de Niro]

Your favourite ever TV series?

The Sopranos

How many cars have you owned and which one was your favourite?

[rob1966]

The Sopranos

How many cars have you owned and which one was your favourite?

9

2 x Capri, 1 x Cortina, 3 x Cavalier SRi, 1 x Sierra Sapphire, 1 x Mondeo and 1 x X-Type jag.

The X type is my favourite for luxury, SRi's for handling and power

Have you done anything like bungee or skydiving?

[Crosby Nick]

9

2 x Capri, 1 x Cortina, 3 x Cavalier SRi, 1 x Sierra Sapphire, 1 x Mondeo and 1 x X-Type jag.

The X type is my favourite for luxury, SRi's for handling and power

Have you done anything like bungee or skydiving?

Did a bungee jump in Queenstown, New Zealand. Felt a bit ‘when in Rome’. Did it off the bridge there, think it’s the original place. They asked if I wanted to dip into the river. It was snowing so I politely declined. Watched everyone else and it all looked fine, legs turned to jelly when it was my turn! Thought there would be a cartoon style ‘hang time’ when I jumped but I just dropped like a stone! Felt very unnatural (obviously!), not sure I’d ever do another one.

How confident are you for the City game on Sunday?

[Kenny's Jacket]

Did a bungee jump in Queenstown, New Zealand. Felt a bit ‘when in Rome’. Did it off the bridge there, think it’s the original place. They asked if I wanted to dip into the river. It was snowing so I politely declined. Watched everyone else and it all looked fine, legs turned to jelly when it was my turn! Thought there would be a cartoon style ‘hang time’ when I jumped but I just dropped like a stone! Felt very unnatural (obviously!), not sure I’d ever do another one.

How confident are you for the City game on Sunday?

Im confident it will be a rather uneventful draw and were all back to square one, as opposed to the day of destiny

When you go to a new restaurant do you go safe and order stuff you have had a million times or be brave and order new unusual type stuff you dont normally get access to  just in case its amazing and you discover a new thing ?

[Terry de Niro]

Im confident it will be a rather uneventful draw and were all back to square one, as opposed to the day of destiny

When you go to a new restaurant do you go safe and order stuff you have had a million times or be brave and order new unusual type stuff you dont normally get access to  just in case its amazing and you discover a new thing ?

Fussy twat when it comes to eating, so I would go safe.   

If you could change one law in the game of football, what would you change?

[Drinks Sangria]

Fussy twat when it comes to eating, so I would go safe.   

If you could change one law in the game of football, what would you change?

Not necessarily a law change but ref’s should be hotter on keepers holding the ball for too long. It’s meant to be 6 seconds, obviously most hold it for 8 or 9 but some take the piss. Burnley’s Pope at Anfield literally was holding for 20 seconds a time.

Is there a cuisine you really dislike?

[CraigDS]

Is there a cuisine you really dislike?

Not really, I like most foods. Although I can never really get excited for Thai, which annoys my missus as it's prob her favourite type of food.

Do you plan your weekly meals in advance, then do a shop for them, or do you sort of just buy a load of stuff in and make do, or shop most days?

[Sheer Magnetism]

Do you plan your weekly meals in advance, then do a shop for them, or do you sort of just buy a load of stuff in and make do, or shop most days?

I buy the 'protein' in advance, defrost it over the course of a week or two and combine it with brown rice/potatoes/pasta and usually a salad made up of a combo of peppers, onions, tomatoes and cucumber. If you know what raw ingredients go with each other and which are flexible you can work around them.

Favourite piece of current clothing?

[I've been a good boy]

Pair of Adidas high-top trainers in black and white. Amazingly comfortable and goes with anything I wear.

What's your thoughts on the Russian army? Before this war, everyone thought they were some military superpower but they seem to be like deer in headlights.

[Drinks Sangria]

It's hard to get a true read on them. It's clear they're not as prepared, efficient or numerate as Russia would have liked the world to believe and the whole illegal charade has backfired on Putin in that way. There's some fascinating threads on Twitter talking about how ill-suited their 'one size fits all' equipment is to cope with specific elements of the terrain in Ukraine and also clear evidence that engineers and inspectors have not been doing their jobs in the years and months leading up to their war crime spree.

What do you think needs to happen for someone to physically step in and help Ukraine, as in fight the Russian army?

[El Lobo]

It's hard to get a true read on them. It's clear they're not as prepared, efficient or numerate as Russia would have liked the world to believe and the whole illegal charade has backfired on Putin in that way. There's some fascinating threads on Twitter talking about how ill-suited their 'one size fits all' equipment is to cope with specific elements of the terrain in Ukraine and also clear evidence that engineers and inspectors have not been doing their jobs in the years and months leading up to their war crime spree.

What do you think needs to happen for someone to physically step in and help Ukraine, as in fight the Russian army?

I'm not sure to be honest, I suspect if they invaded somewhere else (probably a NATO member) but I'm sure its something everyone will be looking to avoid as its essentially World War 3 if that happens and even that fucking loon knows that doesn't end well for anyone (particularly Russia).

Whats your oldest possession, and why have you still got it?

[Drinks Sangria]

I have an England Cap from 1946 - it was from my Great Grandad's England debut, a 7-2 away victory in Northern Ireland. Wilf Mannion, Tom Finney and Raich Carter were probably the best known players in that team, along with the great Billy Wright. I've still got it and a few other pieces of memorabilia because it's a source of pride for my family and I think the stuff is cool. It has sentimental value for me.

What's the most you've paid for a gig ticket or theatre tickets etc and what was it to see?

[Terry de Niro]

What's the most you've paid for a gig ticket or theatre tickets etc and what was it to see?

Just over 200 quid for the Mrs and I to watch Jeff Lynne's ELO down the smoke at the O2.

Going to any decent gigs in the near future?

[bradders1011]

Just over 200 quid for the Mrs and I to watch Jeff Lynne's ELO down the smoke at the O2.

Going to any decent gigs in the near future?

The Divine Comedy at the Bridgewater Hall.

What's your favourite piece of time/space-saving tech in your house?

[telekon]

The Divine Comedy at the Bridgewater Hall.

What's your favourite piece of time/space-saving tech in your house?

The elevator.

If you could live in any other country, which would it be?

[Drinks Sangria]

In my opinion yes, not so in others! My girlfriend and I are going to mordor to watch Red Hot Chilli Peppers in June. I'm also taking my Ma to see Elton John at Anfield as a Birthday Present. Got a few smaller ones doubted about more locally too, Frank Turner at Arts Club next week.

Have you ever seen a big band when they were new or unknown, become a big fan then seen them on a big headline tour? What was the discrepancy in ticket price? I saw Biffy Clyro when I was 14 at The Sugarmill in Stoke, paid £4 on the door to get in, must have been 2007 or so? Was after Infinity Land but before The Puzzle gave them a bigger breakout success. Paid £60 to see them in Glasgow just pre pandemic and am mulling over travelling to Munich to see them this year.

[Jookie]

The elevator.

If you could live in any other country, which would it be?

Probably US. But only if it was somewhere like San Diego or certain parts of Florida. It would need to be somewhere warm. Had opportunities to move to US through my work and my Wife's work and never taken the opportunity despite the pay being incredible in US. They were all mainly Boston type area. San Francisco is a really nice and exciting place to live be way too expensive to live there now. Boston is the same to be fair and I'd need to live outside and commute.

Had opportunities with work to move to parts of Europe. Mainly Scandinavia, Switzerland or Germany. Never really fancied it though places like Stockholm were the most tempting. Would probably move to parts of Spain but not many opportunities in my sector in Spain.

When having beans on toast do you add anything else on top? Cheese? Brown sauce? Branston Pickle?

[Kenny's Jacket]

In my opinion yes, not so in others! My girlfriend and I are going to mordor to watch Red Hot Chilli Peppers in June. I'm also taking my Ma to see Elton John at Anfield as a Birthday Present. Got a few smaller ones doubted about more locally too, Frank Turner at Arts Club next week.

Have you ever seen a big band when they were new or unknown, become a big fan then seen them on a big headline tour? What was the discrepancy in ticket price? I saw Biffy Clyro when I was 14 at The Sugarmill in Stoke, paid £4 on the door to get in, must have been 2007 or so? Was after Infinity Land but before The Puzzle gave them a bigger breakout success. Paid £60 to see them in Glasgow just pre pandemic and am mulling over travelling to Munich to see them this year.

 Oasis at the Tivoli in Buckley - Free As it was a regular place of mine for a night out and I never had a ticket but the door staff let us in anyway.  It was a Wednesday night, which was Indie disco night and we went every Wednesday. Im not, not going cos you need a ticket cos theres some band on.

the gig was the week Definitely Maybe was released. 

Seen them after numerous times but Maine Road was probably the biggest

[CraigDS]

When having beans on toast do you add anything else on top? Cheese? Brown sauce? Branston Pickle?

Cheese (grated mature cheddar), but it needs to go under the beans not on top.

Is there something you make/eat which most would consider a bit weird?

[rob1966]

Cheese (grated mature cheddar), but it needs to go under the beans not on top.

Is there something you make/eat which most would consider a bit weird?

I used to get a massive barm with lettuce and mayonnaise and then slap a steak pie on it. I also used to toast one of those barms and put chicken curry on it.

What's the most amount of money you have won on the National.