This or That - Round 42

[Buzz]

WADA claims Russia is still not complying with it's rules. Should Russia still be allowed to compete in the Olympics next year?
http://www.bbc.com/sport/winter-olympics/41996128

YES
or
NO

 

[ilovepaydays]

MEH - Honestly, countries like Ethiopia are as much, if not more, problematic.

Back to this art auction at Christie’s in NYC yesterday - was this piece overpriced?

YES
or
NO

 

[gk_891]

YES

Should the atrocities committed by Indonesia during their occupation of East Timor from 1975 to 1999 be considered genocide?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_occupation_of_East_Timor

Yes or No

 

[Buzz]

Yes

Help me decide on what to eat for lunch.

Tuna sandwich
Seafood salad sandwich
Egg salad sandwich
Veggie sandwich

 

[ilovepaydays]

Either tuna or veggie - unless you are going to a place like Subway. Their “tuna” and “seafood salad” =

With today’s seemingly credible allegations, should Senator Al Franken (D-MN) stay in the U.S. Senate?

YES
or
NO

 

[Winnipeg]

If proven guilty, no

Also, if he knows that he did do these things, he should quit now before the proven guilty

Should the UCLA Basketball players be disciplined following their return from China?

No, boys will be boys
Yes, stealing is a crime, they should be banned from the team
Yes, they should be thrown out of UCLA
Yes, but only put on probation from UCLA and team
Yes, but do community work and public speaking instead
Yes, banned from travel outside US for 10 years
OR
Other (then say what)

 

[Buzz]

Yes, but only put on probation from UCLA and team


The Trump administration lifting the import ban on elephant parts from animals shot for sport?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/16/donald-trump-reverses-ban-elephant-trophy-imports-us/

YAY
or
NAY

 

[ilovepaydays]

NAY - Although how much did the ban actually slow down the poaching?

Are you concerned about the what’s happening in Zimbabwe right now?

YES
or
NO

 

[gk_891]

YES

If you were forced to live in a country where poverty, conflict, violence, political repression, and/or unrest was common, which one would you choose:

Venezuela
North Korea
Zimbabwe
Syria
Iraq
Afghanistan
Republic of the Congo
Myanmar

 

[Buzz]

Venezuela


Spicy eggplant
Crispy baked eggplant
Eggplant lasagna
Eggplant Parmesan

 

[ilovepaydays]

Spicy eggplant! -- Try this recipe! It's !

I bought myself a new wok for Christmas! What staple Asian recipe should I make first with it?

Veggie Jjajangmyeon
Spicy Cold Noodles (OK, no wok, but it's still )
Garlic Noodles
Volcano Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Spicy Eggplant (see video recipe linked above)

 

[Buzz]

Garlic noodles


Tea + scones
Tea + ginger cookies
Tea + cheese rolls
Tea + devilled eggs
Tea + ___________

 

[Winnipeg]

Tea + scones (although the cookies would work too).

BTW - NOOOO on removing elephant ban NO, NO , NO

ok, calm now

So:
You win your choice of:

New BMW 700 series car
30K cash
Trip to any place in the world, first class air fare, accommodations, length 6-12 weeks (where)
or
Brand new trailer home with all the perks added

 

[Buzz]

Brand new trailer home with all the perks added


Should restart negotiations with FOX for the rights to X-Men and Fantastic Four?

YES
or
NO

 

[ilovepaydays]

NO

Does anyone else like soft serve ice cream? Would you try this? I believe this is about $130 USD.

YES!
or
NO!
or
I hate soft serve!
or
I hate ice cream!

 

[Buzz]

NO! But I do love soft serve


Will eSports be bigger than soccer?
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-af...hat-esports-is-going-to-be-bigger-than-soccer

YES
or
NO

 

[ilovepaydays]

NO

What is this cat REALLY doing?

Petting the frog because it’s cute.
or
Petting the frog because it might be tasty.

 

[Buzz]

Petting the frog because it might be tasty


Sony Pictures buying Fantastic Four & X-Men?
http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-comcast-21st-century-fox-20171116-story.html

YAY
or
NAY

 

[ilovepaydays]

NAY

When it comes to news:

I look at a variety of sources:________.
or
I only look at ____________.

 

[Buzz]

I look at a variety of sources. But ain't a lot of articles syndicated anyway? So you can read the same thing in different newspapers.


Ever binged watch a tv show in one sitting?

YES
or
NO

 

[ilovepaydays]

NO - The most I’ve watched is 3 episodes at a time.

BTW, the syndicated articles are usually from the Associated Press (AP). The news source itself should do most of its own reporting. If not, then almost anyone can start a news website.


Check out this thread: Are snakes really cute with tiny hats?

YES!
or
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

 

[Buzz]

YES


Did Russian "fake news" stir things up in Catalonia?
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41981539

YES
or
NO

 

[gk_891]

Hmm, I'll go with NO.

Should Colombian football player Edwin Cardona be punished for his behavior after a friendly between Colombia and South Korea?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/4893493/colombia-player-racist-gesture-apologises/

Yes or No

 

[Buzz]

Yes


CNN's top 10 heroes:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/02/world/top-10-cnn-heroes-2017/index.html

Stan Hays - barbecue pit master feeding the needy.
Samir Lakhani - recycling soap in Cambodia to help the poor
Jennifer Maddox - providing a safe space in Chicago's for at risk kids
Rosie Mashale - helping AIDS orphans in South Africa
Andrew Manzi - teaching surfing to vets with PTSD
Leslie Morissette - providing technology to sick kids
Mona Patel - providing support to amputees
Khali Sweeney - uses boxing to help at risk kids
Aaron Valencia - teaching at risk kids classic car restoration
Amy Wright - employs people with disabilities at their coffee shop.

 

[ilovepaydays]

Stan Hays - barbecue pit master feeding the needy

Do you think that veganism is helpful for athletic performance?

YES
or
NO
or
MEH

 

[Aceon6]

Stan Hays - barbecue pit master feeding the needy

Do you think that veganism is helpful for athletic performance?

YES
or
NO
or
MEH

No. (Every body is different.)

Apropos of BBQ
Kansas City
Or
Memphis
Or
Carolina
Or
Texas

 

[ilovepaydays]

Kansas City - not a fan of the vinegary BBQ.

Thanksgiving week!

Dressing!

White bread
or
Cornbread
or
Other
or
I hate carbs!

 

[Aceon6]

Other (québécois meat stuffing) (see upthread)

After the feast...
Sit and chat/watch football
or
Go for a walk
or
Take a nap

 

[Buzz]

Go for a walk


Germany's ban on smartwatches for children?
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42030109

YAY
or
NAY

 

[gk_891]

NAY

Virtue & Moir and Papadakis & Cizeron are favoured to win the gold and silver medal at the 2018 Olympics (in whichever order). Who will likely win the bronze?

Shibutani & Shibutani
Chock & Bates
Hubbell & Donohue
Bobrova & Soloviev