Description : What video entertainment do you find yourself watching solely based on a crush for one of the actors/actresses on the show?
Last Answer : I used to watch every move Kevin Costner was in because I crushed on him. But I got bored with his movies and I guess with him, so I stopped watching his movies.
Description : Why do some actors or actresses seem to appear in so many commercials?
Last Answer : I would guess it is pretty easy and fast money.
Description : How come there aren't a lot of lesbian actresses and gay actors out there ?
Last Answer : Isn't Anderson Cooper gay. But I guess by media you are talking about tv shows and other entertainment. A lot of tv shows are trying to appeal to a wide audience, so thats why you see a ... homosexuals as characters. Edit: Oh, I confused gay actors with actors playing gay characters. oh well my bad
Description : Are there any actors or actresses that use their original names?
Last Answer : Warren Beatty almost does. His original birth name was Henry Warren Beaty. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Beatty
Description : Actors, actresses, entertainers; who sets your off your gaydar (besides the obvious)?
Last Answer : Travolta, Spacey, Anderson Cooper, Tom the freak Cruise, I think Lance Armstrong, Jake G., Toby Maguire…
Description : Who are some actors/actresses from previous generations worth checking out? why?
Last Answer : I've always been partial to a younger Eartha Kitt and Julie Newmar as Catwoman.
Description : Have you ever got a reply from Actors/actresses/singers?
Last Answer : I have but it was from my cousin who is famous. His name is Ian Gillan from a rock band called Deep Purple. His mum and my mum were very close and when my mum died I emailed him to let him ... who has made a success of his life in the entertainment world. I doubt anyone would know him here though.
Description : When did the word "ask" start being pronounced "aks"?
Last Answer : don’t be a swagger hater :)
Description : When did news outlets stop using words like "spin" and "propaganda"? When did these become "narratives" instead?
Last Answer : The word “narrative” seems to be used in a subtle effort to present a spin without admitting it.
Description : Why do we refer to so many jobs as "9 to 5", when almost all of them start at 8 or earlier?
Last Answer : It’s a catch all for usually predictable occupations where there is a lunch hour thrown in the day somewhere. Most people don’t get paid while on lunch break.
Description : If there is one word that you could get everyone to start saying more, what would it be?
Last Answer : Rad. It’s not used enough and it’s the best word. What’s a poppycock/how would you use it?
Description : When did English speakers start using "baby" as a form of endearment?
Last Answer : answer:“Chou” means “cabbage.” Affectionate diminutives can be almost anything. My first husband called me “petunia pea pod.” We split after 9 years. Here’s the Wikipedia article on the history of english Terms of Endearment.
Description : Have you noticed that words start to look/sound strange if you look at them/repeat them long enough?
Last Answer : yes! I do it ALL the time! I had that happen recently: atrocious. lovely word, isn’t it? and it doesnt make sense!
Description : Words that start with silent letters?
Last Answer : gnu.
Description : When did the word "troop" start to mean only ONE soldier?
Last Answer : First time I’ve heard that usage. A troop is a group. Can you provide a link to an article that contains this 1 troop = 1 soldier usage?
Description : Who are some young actor/actresses that range from 13-18?
Last Answer : Dakota Fanning
Description : Why is there so hard to find funny female comedians or good actresses? (see desc.)
Last Answer : Sarah Silverman is a riot.
Description : What 40-something actresses/celebrities do you find most attractive?
Last Answer : Sigourney Weaver. But she is 60.
Description : Which Golden Age actresses was also an inventor? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What are the most famous actresses who started off with waitress jobs?
Last Answer : Barbara Mori and Cheryl Hines both started their carreers as a waitress. They are both considered to be very famous.
Description : who are the 10 highest paid actresses from 2013?
Last Answer : These are the top 10 highest paid actresses for 2013Jennifer Lawrence It's no secret J.Law is on top, and her money-making proves it. The star made a whopping $52 million between her huge ... eye out for are upcoming film "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" and advertising campaigns with Chanel.
Description : What are some words, that, despite being spelled identically, mean opposite things when pronounced differently, or used in a different context?
Last Answer : Two of my favorites are maroon and quiver. This is a game I used to play with my daughter, spelled the same, pronounced the same, but have no connection whatsoever.
Description : How do some people make it day to day being as terribly politically incorrect as they are?
Last Answer : answer:Haven't you ever heard that ignorance is bliss? What is obvious to you may not be to someone else, and the reason for that isn't always the same. I've corrected quite a few people that ... offensive than Oriental, because no one thinks that's an appropriate word, whether they use it or not.
Description : Is the word "blessed" being overused to be the point of triteness?
Last Answer : Bless you for the question.
Description : What are some nouns that recently started being used as verbs?
Last Answer : Suicide Journal Impact
Description : What is the difference between being infatuated and being in love?
Last Answer : Some people realize the word love means too much, so it’s best not to use it. If you say you’re infatuated, this may mean the person understands that their feelings are only because the relationship is new and it’s possible for those feelings to fade away.
Description : If you say someone is smart & intelligent, is that being redundant?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, it is being redundant. Although they don’t really mean the same thing. Smart means sharp, witty, with an edge.
Description : Did the term "grounding" as a punishment for kids precede the same term for pilots being prevented from flying?
Last Answer : answer:No, but that’s something my dad would make a joke about. Example of one of my dad’s jokes: We were out to dinner and deciding whether to order the Zen Chicken. My dad said: “Can you think of anything Buddha?”
Description : Do you think actors are unprofessional if they refuse to play a gay role, due to them not being comfortable doing so?
Last Answer : answer:Not at all. We are allowed to have hard limits in our own behaviour. Anne Hathaway was offered the part ultimately played by Katherine Heigl in Baby Mama , and refused because ... discomfort or moral difference, they absolutely should refuse that job. To do otherwise would be unprofessional.
Description : Name 6 living actors who got to Hollywood w/o the help of nepotism or being a celebrity?
Last Answer : Li’l Bow-Wow, Jane Fonda, Marishka Hargitay, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, and I can’t think of anyone else. I really only guessed at those, so I’m not even certain it’s true.
Description : Which of the following are typically seen as being associated with strategic decisions? Select one: a. HR and Technology strategies b. The detailed planning of a department's work over the ... The organization's long-term direction d. values and expectations of powerful actors in the organization
Last Answer : The organization’s long-term direction
Description : Are men named Fritz insulted by the expression "on the fritz"?
Last Answer : Yes, I am familiar with it. I still hear it. But no, I wouldn't expect Fritz to take it personally. Lots of names are also unrelated words; for example: Bob Rob Sue Matt Bill Don Peg Barb Randy ... wouldn't mean much to him, never mind insulting him. Could be worse. He could have been named Dick.
Description : Can you put these words in order?
Last Answer : Create Fortune Classics Wonder Tutor Intent Benign
Description : Is the term "award winning" meaningless?
Last Answer : There was an industry magazine that awarded “Most innovative” and “most ground breaking” and Best of the year” awards to companies in my inudustry. They were awarded based on the amount spent on advertising in the magazine and buying the most seats/biggest table for the awards dinner.
Description : Do speakers of other languages play with their words the way English speakers do?
Last Answer : I know the Japanese enjoy puns and double-entendre jokes in their own language as much as we do in ours. Does that count?
Description : Did you know that a group of Komodo dragons is called a bank?
Last Answer : Bank of Dragons Murder of Crows Flutter of Jellyfish Herd of Cattle
Description : Does anyone besides me use a thesaurus any more?
Last Answer : I look up words on my phone multiple times each week, and the resulting information includes synonyms that I always peruse. Strictly speaking, I’m not using a thesaurus, but I’m digesting the same information.
Description : What was the most embarrasing time you incorrectly used a word or phrase?
Last Answer : I mixed up castigated with castrated once, and, asked whether I knew what “castrated” meant, said I did (because I thought I did – I thought it meant what castigated meant).
Description : What exactly is disillusionment?
Last Answer : There is a difference. When someone is disillusioned, they have the feeling that their previous perspective was an illusion, and now they feel they perceive the disheartening truth. Disappointment is generally a ... and realized the author I'd thought I liked, is actually someone I can't respect.
Description : What words can you think of that can use any of the five vowels, in turn?
Last Answer : tat Tet tit tot tut bat bet bit bot but fan fen fin fon fun
Description : The use of the word STINT?
Last Answer : Stint can mean a period of time but usually time spent working. Eg He did a two hour stint in an Amazon warehouse. A long stint drinking coffee doesn’t sound right unless meant in a humorous way.
Description : What are terms you hear overused or misused?
Last Answer : Canceled
Description : When do you agree and when do you concur?
Last Answer : As dutch, its more an educated guess. In general, they can be used for the same communication of messages. But I suspect subtle differences for experts to note. But to concur goes seems ... the plan, the outcome and proposal. Its a rough positive acceptance. But corrections or additions are welcome
Description : Suppose a female prisoner escapes. If the police want to find the person, do we still call it a manhunt?
Last Answer : Or like getting mail from the femaleman.
Description : Help with another quote, please. (Details inside)
Last Answer : Ancient Chinese philosopher Xun Kuang - https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/14098753.Xun_Kuang Be wise Grasshopper.
Description : Can you help me with a quote? (details inside)
Last Answer : According to this, the entire quote is “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”, and it’s said by a woman called Maya Angelou.
Description : Readers of Japanese: what do these words say? (please see inside)
Last Answer : I cannot read the Japanese. It’s too advanced for me. I can tell you what it is, though. It’s a very hard, thick paper square used to write stylized Kanji on and display. It could also be used for painting sumi-e or ink paintings.
Description : Should college acceptance be rescinded because of regrettable comments made in high school?
Last Answer : Demosthenes: Should he still have his acceptance rescinded over what he said? Are you asking if Harvard should have rescinded his acceptance, or are you asking if we would have rescinded his ... . And yes - I would have rescinded his acceptance if I were involved in Harvard admissions.
Description : Language savvy people: Do other languages have a word for 'klutz'? What is it?
Last Answer : In English I guess it is clumsy, but is that the same part of speech? Or, I guess the word klutz is English now? I think of it as a Yiddish word. A person can be a klutz, but their ... clumsy, but you wouldn't call someone a torpe. Yiddish has some really great words, and it sounds funny too.
Description : What else is good to use other than "man and woman", or "female and male" or "boy and girl"?
Last Answer : Predator? What is there about “female and male” that suggests “Predator” in your mind, @flo?