Ask Bweinh! Poll — Terrible Foods

11/1/2007, 10:00 am -- by | 1 Comment

Today’s Ask Bweinh! poll, brought to you by avian influenza: the coming pandemic! Get well soon, Tom! And stop kissing wrens!

These are the worst foods in the world.

Rank Food Points
1-2 (tie) Fish; Beets 10
3. Miracle Whip 8
4-6 (tie) Tuna Fish w/Onions; Mushrooms; Tofu 6
7-10 (tie) Mayonnaise; Green Peppers; Peanuts; Brussels Sprouts 5
Other Seaweed; Frozen Peas; Caviar; Fish Broth; Honeydew; Cauliflower; Eggplant; Pearl Onions; Eel; Deviled Eggs; British Food; Succotash; Clams; Cabbage; Green Beans; Turkey Neck; Olives; Haggis; Worms; Chow Chow; Pork Rinds 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Favorite Numbers

10/29/2007, 10:00 am -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is brought to you by the Bell Curve, determining your (collective) life expectancy, intelligence, and spleen weight since the beginning of time!

Cardinal numbers, one through ten — finally ranked the right way!

Rank Number Points
1. Three 24
2. Seven 20
3. Two 10
4. One 9
5. Eight 8
6. Nine 7
7. Six 6
8-10 (tie) Pi; Five; Ten 5
Other e; Four 2-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Least Favorite HS Subject

10/25/2007, 11:00 am -- by | 8 Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by Air Transat, the worst airline in the world!

Just listen to what another satisfied traveler had to say:
“[The change in flight] was bad enough but to receive a cold inadequate sandwich and a cookie was not sufficient sustenance . . . The sandwich consisted of an elongated bun, some shredded lettuce and a thin slice of roast beef, probably less than 1 oz. One steward in particular was very unfriendly and rebuked us when we asked for 2 water and 2 coffee stating he only heard one coffee ordered. He was reluctant to give us the other cup of coffee. The staff in general did not have a good attitude on this particular flight.”

I despise you, Air Transat.

But hey, here are the least enjoyable subjects in high school!

Rank Subject Points
1. Math 20
2. Algebra 14
3-4 (tie) Biology; Physics 12
5. Health 11
6. English 9
7-9 (tie) Art; Geometry; Gym 7
10. Trigonometry 6
Other Keyboarding; Chorus; Economics; Home/Careers; Chemistry; Marching Band; Physical Science; Drivers’ Ed; Free Hour; History 1-5

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Favorite HS Subject

10/22/2007, 10:00 am -- by | 1 Comment

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by indoor plumbing: because the alternative is unthinkable.

These are the most enjoyable subjects in high school!

Rank Subject Points
1. History/Social Studies 27
2. English 23
3. Gym 16
4. Writing/Journalism 12
5. Math 11
6. Biology 7
7-9 (tie) Lunch; Chemistry; Spanish 6
10-12 (tie) Geometry; Band; Science 4
Other Computers; Chorus; Physics; Study Hall; Astronomy; Sociology; Politics; Accounting; Economics; US Law; Music 1-2

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Political Issues

10/18/2007, 11:30 am -- by | 1 Comment

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by DX-Ball: the computer game that best defined the turn of the century at Houghton College. Accept no substitutes!!

Sometimes? Sometimes it makes you hit the kill paddle.

Rank Issue Points
1-2 (tie) Iraq/Iran; Terrorism/National Security 20 (2)
3. Health Care 19
4. Abortion 10
5. Poverty 9
6. Taxes 6
7-8 (tie) Immigration; Zombies 5
9-10 (tie) Social Security; Judicial Nominations 4
Other Environment; Lobbyist Reform; Foreign Aid/Int’l Dev’t; Gas Prices; Welfare; Campaign Finance Reform; Education; Corporations; North Korea 2-3

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Holidays

10/15/2007, 10:00 am -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by the Game Genie! From Galoob!

What are the best holidays?

Rank Name Points
1. Christmas 47
2. Easter 29
3. Thanksgiving 28
4-5 (tie) Independence Day; Talk Like A Pirate Day 6
6. Memorial Day 5
7-8 (tie) Canadian Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve 4
9-12 (tie) National Pause the World Day; V-J Day; Guy Fawkes Day; New Year’s Day 3
Other Birthdays; Opening Day of Baseball; Halloween; Columbus Day; New Year’s Eve; Kwanzaa 1-2

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Dessert

10/11/2007, 12:00 pm -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by Air Transat, the worst airline in the world!!

But don’t take our word for it — listen to yet another satisfied customer! Continued here!

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Pro Sports Teams

10/8/2007, 9:30 am -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by Christopher Columbus, explorer and hero.

From one essay:

Ultimately the American Indians as well as the Europeans benefited from Columbus’ great discovery. . . Human sacrifice and cannibalism were ended, and the Indians were almost all converted to Christianity. . . Spanish law never recognized Indian slavery. And, back in Spain, a prolonged debate . . . finally convinced the highest authorities . . . that the Indians had souls equal before God to the souls of white men, and rights equal before the law to the rights of any Spaniard.

Our favorite professional sports teams —

Rank Name Points
1. New York Yankees 20
2. Philadelphia Flyers 16
3. Arsenal (English Premier League) 8
4-5 (tie) New York Giants; Philadelphia 76ers 7
6. New York Mets 6
7-10 (tie) Kansas City Chiefs; Boston Red Sox; Kansas City Royals; Philadelphia Phillies 5
Other Aston Villa (English Premier League); Red Bull New York (Major League Soccer); Philadelphia Eagles; Edmonton Oilers; Denver Nuggets; Buffalo Bills; San Francisco Giants; New York Jets; Detroit Red Wings; Syracuse Crunch (American Hockey League); New York Islanders; Los Angeles Lakers; “anyone but the Red Sox”; West Michigan Whitecaps (Midwest League – baseball); Watertown Indians (NY-Penn League – baseball, now-defunct); San Antonio Spurs 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Favorite Male Names

10/4/2007, 12:15 pm -- by | 11 Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator — yours truly, Johnny Dollar!

Rank Name Points
1. Stephen/Steve 12
2. David 9
3-6 (tie) Joshua; Jonathan; John; Djere/Jeremiah 8
7. Michael 7
8-12 (tie) Seamus; Austin; Elliott; Loyal; Jack 5
Other Sullivan; Tyler; Victor; Ulysses; Maximus; Christopher; Duncan; Dallas; Fernando; Remember; Thomas; Matthew; Jacob; Stuart; Houston; Adam; Cooper; Reckoner; Daniel; Chase; Paul; Eamon; Lubbock; Ringo; Asa; Winston; Jimmy 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Favorite Female Names

10/1/2007, 10:15 am -- by | 1 Comment

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by Bob Lonsberry, Rochester’s premier radio talk show host, who graciously gave me a certificate for a free pie after I utterly dominated the new citizenship test on his show last Friday. Didn’t beat him, though — we ended up in a tie.

Here are our favorite female names of all time!

Rank Name Points
1. Elizabeth/Elisabeth 11
2. Chloe 9
3. Rachel/Rachael 8
4. Grace 6
5-14 (tie) Emily; Sarah; Lucy; Moira; Hazel; Debbie; Leanora Rose; Celeste; Rose; Karen 5
Other Siobhan; Lauren Michelle; Estelle; Lindsay; Penelope; Mary; Adaire; Estrella; Hope; Sophie; Amanda; Star; Amaris; Patricia; Victoria; Clarity; Colleen; Melissa; Erin; Magdala; Liberty; Holland; Hannah; Liana; Margaret; Violet; “Hey you, where’s my pie?” 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Least Trusted Occupation

09/27/2007, 8:45 am -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by Air Transat — the worst airline in the world!

Just read the testimony of another thrilled guest: “Everything about Air Transat was third class. Their staff were . . . miserable, lack lustre, uncaring and appeared to want to be anywhere other than onboard the plane . . . One of our two new suitcases had somehow been ripped apart by the time it arrived at baggage collection at Toronto. . . we eventually gave up trying to deal with the unbelievably unhelpful Air Transat Staff . . . the only way we were able to identify our destroyed suitcase was by recognising a very classy pair of boxer shorts going round and round the carousal. The food was appalling and breakfast on the return flight consisted of a carrot muffin each. . . Air Transat have proved themselves to be far the worst airline we have ever come across.”

Air Transat! We pass the suffering on to you!

The least trusted occupations in the world appear below!

Rank Occupation Points
1. Lawyer 23
2. Politician 20
3. Mechanic 14
4. Used Car Salesman 13
5-6 (tie) Stockbroker; Journalist 6
7-10 (tie) Accountant/Financial Advisor; Telemarketer; Prostitute; Pro Athlete 5
Other Fast Food Worker; Pawn Manager; Banker; Teacher; Tom from MySpace; Construction Worker; Roofer; TV Evangelist; Fortune Teller; Athlete; Pest Control Worker; Dishwasher; Iranian President; Lobbyist; Doctor; Taxi Driver; Movie Star; Priest; Bookie; Military Recruiter 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Most Trusted Occupation

09/24/2007, 10:30 am -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by Air Transat — the worst airline in the world!

Just listen to what one satisfied customer said: “We have just returned from flying Air Transat — never again! No legroom, uncomfortable seats, and miserable cabin crew. The food was diabolical! . . . Air Transat is a cheap but not cheerful airline.”

Air Transat! We pass the suffering on to you!

The most trusted occupations in the world appear below!

Rank Occupation Points
1. Minister 28
2. Doctor 21
3. Teacher 12
4. Fireman 9
5. Policeman 8
6. Chef/Cook 7
7-12 (tie) Copier Salesman; Dentist; Soldier; Cab Driver; Pilot; Psychiatrist/Counselor 5
Other Mailman; FDA Administrator; Judge; Mover; Truck Driver; Librarian; Computer Tech; Lawyer; Governess; Bank Teller; Skydive Instructor; Taxidermist; Secretary; ebGames employee; WalMart greeter; Financial Advisor; Soda Jerk 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Radio

09/20/2007, 12:00 pm -- by | No Comments

This edition of the Ask Bweinh! poll is sponsored by our friends at Sirius — with whole channels devoted entirely to NASCAR, disco, trucking, Martha Stewart, and the traffic of Las Vegas and Detroit, we’ve got exactly what you don’t want to hear!

What’s on our radio?

Rank Radio Format Points
1. Talk (political) 23
2. Talk (sports) 22
3. Alternative Rock 15
4. News/NPR 13
5. Christian 12
6. Old Time 9
7-10 (tie) Request; Theatre; Stories; Hip Hop 5
Other Top 40/Adult Contemporary; Oldies; Talk (Self-help); Chanting; CB 1-4

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Bible Moment to Witness

09/17/2007, 8:30 am -- by | No Comments

Today’s Ask Bweinh! poll is brought to you by Bweinh.com — for the very best in rare coins and exotic regalia!

Originally discussed on Job’s blog, here we all answer which moments from the Bible we would most like to go back and personally witness.

Rank Moment Points
1. The Resurrection 30
2. Creation 16
3. Pentecost 15
4. Elijah with the prophets of Ba’al 12
5. The Tower of Babel 6
6-7 (tie) Saul’s conversion; Samson with the jawbone 5
8-14 (tie) Abraham speaks with God; the Transfiguration; the entire book of Acts; the Parable of the Two Sons; Jael and the tent peg; parting the Red Sea; walking on water 4
Other Peter’s release from prison; my salvation; Paul in Athens; Samson in the Philistine temple; the road to Emmaus; angel visitation to Mary; the Ten Commandments; Jericho; Jacob wrestles with an angel; 5000 are fed miraculously; 500,000 die in one battle; the swine leap into the lake; angels singing ‘Gloria’; Balaam’s talking donkey 1-3

Ask Bweinh! Poll — Least Favorite Comic Strip

09/13/2007, 12:30 pm -- by | No Comments

Today’s Ask Bweinh! poll is brought to you by Air Transat, the worst airline in the world.

Here are our most-hated comic strips! (Our favorites are here.)

Rank Comic Points
1. Cathy 23
2. Curtis 14
3. Doonesbury 11
4-5 (tie) Prince Valiant; Peanuts 8
6-10 (tie) Marmaduke; Close To Home; Garfield; The Lockhorns; Brenda Starr 6
Other Mother Goose and Grimm; Hazel; The Phantom; Dennis the Menace; Frank and Ernest; Mutts; Mary Worth; Andy Capp; Family Circus; Hi and Lois; The Wizard of Id; Funky Winkerbean; Hagar the Horrible; The Born Loser; Marvin; Non Sequitur; Heart of the City; Heathcliff; Pickles 1-5

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