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Things Nobody Likes But You

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. Last week, we discussed things everybody liked except you. How about the opposite? Among your friends and family, what short-lived TV series, style of clothing, book, day of the week, vacation destination (or whatever) are you seemingly alone in liking? Perhaps you'll find someone else here... READ ON

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Things Everybody Loves Except You

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. There must be movies or authors or foods that are generally beloved by everyone you know, but you secretly (or not secretly) can't stand. What does everybody love but you? 2. Today is the 10th anniversary of my college graduation. No presents, please. I don't remember making any "Things... READ ON

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Books That Took Forever to Finish

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of... READ ON

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What's Your Grammar Pet Peeve?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of... READ ON
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What’s the Strangest Thing Someone Could Learn About You via Google?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. As we head into the holiday weekend, I've plucked a few topics from the archives. Happy... READ ON

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What Jingles Can't You Forget?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. "1-877-KARS-4-KIDS. K-A-R-S KARS-4-KIDS. 1-877-KARS-4-KIDS, donate your car today." I find myself humming this radio jingle at least once a day. What jingles have been lodged in your head for years? 2. Fast forward 10 years. How will you get your local news in 2021? Do you think... READ ON

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How Long Have You Known Your Oldest Friend?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of... READ ON

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Rename Your School for Your Favorite Teacher

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of... READ ON

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What Are You Saving for a Special Occasion?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of... READ ON

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Movies You Saw More Than Once (in Theaters)

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. A few weeks ago we talked about rewatchable movies—films you'll watch again and again on cable or DVD. But what about movies you saw in theaters and couldn't wait for home video to see again? What movies did you see multiple times in theaters? (Do you remember what made you want to go... READ ON

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