Duane & Abby's BIG HAIRY QUESTION!
2 out of 5 people admit to lying about this at a social gathering like a dinner party. What is it?
Wrong Answers: what they do for a living/career/job, age, weight, marital status, what they drive, what kind of job they have, living w/ parents, reason for leaving early, where they live, who they voted for, political party, smoking, sexual experience, relationships, criminal record, being happily married, where they've traveled/vacationed, about cheating on spouse, being unemployed, where they went to school, parenting skills, about meeting a famous person, that they're having a good time, their education level, made up reason to leave the party, how much money they have in the bank, how well their kids are doing, about why their spouse didn't come with them, gained/lost weight, about passing gas, where they shop, religion, education level, that they're having a good time, having interesting hobbies/activities...
Correct Answer: No correct answer today! We'll try it again tomorrow, Thursday, 7:10ish!
41% of men admit they've lied about this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: hair restoration, their job, their weight, cheating, going to a strip club,
Correct Answer: About knowing where they are/where they're going! ("I'm not lost!!") Congrats to William Ferguson of Soddy!
About 35% of us have gone to our jobs with this wardrobe malfuction happening to us. What is it?
Wrong Answers: two different shoes, wearing house shoes/slippers, wearing shirt inside out, dryer sheet in pants, diff colored socks,
Correct Answer: Store tags still on clothes! Congrats to Markita Kelley from Cleveland!
According to a recent survey, this is the thing that a man will most often use of his wife's. What is it?
Wrong Answers: hair brush, hair spray, nail clippers, razor, deodorant, toothbrush,
Correct Answer: Tweezers! Congrats to Makayla Blackstone from Hixson!
According to a survey, almost 25% of ladies keep this in their car's glove box. What is it?
Wrong Answers: napkins, mace/pepper spray, hand sanitizer, feminine products, flashlight, gun, a map, tire pressure gauge, gloves, make-up, hairspray, first aid kit, dental floss, deodorant, apron, a wallet, bills
Correct Answer: Underware! Congrats to Velda LeBar from Cleveland (who doesn't keep any in her glove box...but her friend Lisa does!)
According to an online dating survey, you're 25% more likely to get a date if you describe yourself as this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: adventurous, outgoing, tall, slim, optomistic, atheletic, emotional, muscular, rich, employed, sincere, self-employed, senstive, billionaire, non-smoking, generous
Correct Answer: a saver! (frugal, thrifty, etc...) Congrats to Tina Owenby of Chattsworth!
1/4 of adult men claim they always take one of these on a business trip. What is it?
Wrong Answers: toothbrush, electric razor, a family picture, mouth wash, a stuffed animal...
Correct Answer: a Teddy bear! Congrats to Amanda Blevins from Rossville!
Last year, in the U.S. alone, we spent 1.3 billion dollars on this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: hamburgers, cigarettes, caviar, gas, golf balls, weight loss, pet food, health care, utilities, silly bandz, chewing gum, renting movies, bottled water, false teeth, condoms, halloween decor, movie tickets, tanning, booze, plastic surgery, sodas, (HINT: lots of people use it everyday...) toothpaste, soap, deodorant...
Correct Answer: Shampoo! Congrats to Anna Rogers, who goes to Chattanooga Christian School!
On average, people in the U.S. go through 150 of these every six months. What are they?
Wrong Answers: paper towels, trash bags, q-tips, towels, rolls of tp, disposable razors/razor blades, ink pens, asprin, bars of soap, bottles of shampoo, bottles of water, pounds of sugar, toothpicks, sodas, tanks of gas, tissues, coffee filters, mood swings, postage stamps, checks, gallons of milk, socks, eggs, loaves of bread, napkins, dollar bills, slices of cheese, packs of gum... (HINT: not hygiene related really...and also not medicinal...)
Correct Answer: Pieces/sticks of gum!! Congrats to Beverly Rambo of Collegedale! What a tough BHQ!
18% of American millionaires have this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: B.S. degree, bad credit, a Ford, personal security, a pre-nup, a Hummer...
Correct Answer: A Master's Degree! Congrats to Paul Connely from Ringgold!
About one quarter of employed American women say they've missed a day of work because of this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: sick spouse, PMS, bad hair day (MORE SPECIFIC),
Correct Answer: Bad hair cut! Congrats to Martha in Decatur!
Two out of ten people say that they always have this when they watch Monday Night Football. What is it?
Wrong Answers: NFL cards, foam finger, beer, wings, their footbal jersey, high blood pressure (LOL!), pizza, team pjs, someone to watch it with, a party (HINT: SOMETHING YOU MIGHT HAVE/SERVE AT A PARTY...), chips and dip, football cookies, a football, Chex Mix, Gatorade (HINT: "HARDER" THAN THAT...), popcorn, spiked punch, remote control, argument (HINT: THESE TWO OUT OF TEN ARE PROBABLY WOMEN...)
Correct Answer: Wine! Congrats to Julie Grant from Ringgold!
Two out of ten married folks say this is the most annoying thing about their spouse. What is it? HINT: IT'S NOT SOMETHING THEY CAN CONTROL...KIND OF PERSONALITY RELATED...
Wrong Answers: leaving their stuff out in the bathroom, snoring, wearing wrinkled clothes, reading with a light on at night, gritting their theeth, chewing w/ their mouths open, being a back seat driver, burping at the table, putting empty cartons back in fridge, biting their nails, leaving toliet seat up, always running late, fighting over remote control, stealing covers, channel hopping...
Correct Answer: their laugh! Congrats to Dale Roberts from Dunlap!
6 in 10 Americans cope with this everyday. What is it?
Wrong Answers: depression, headaches, pain, ibs (HINT: IT'S NOTHING MEDICAL), debt, difficult spouse, crazy wife, guilt over how they voted, hunger, bad breath, a job they hate, rush hour traffic, car trouble, mother in law, fatigue, the heat, obesity, running late, dealing w/ rudeness, being organized/unorganized, break-up, procrastination, a bad mattress/box spring, stress, lack of sleep, running late, forgetting to pay bills, bad hair day, bad work chair, pants that are too tight, shoes that are too small, not wearing a belt, fly unzipped...
Correct Answer: Too small underwear! Go up a size...you'll be glad, folks! Congrats to Judy Robinson from Ooltewah!
1/3 of people forget to do this each day. What is it?
Wrong Answers: brush teeth, take meds/vitamins, forget to set their alarm clock,
Correct Answer: Put on deodorant! Congrats to Rhonda Abbott from Soddy Daisy.
On average one of these will travel about 80 miles in ten years. What is it?
Wrong Answers: a dog, pair of tennis shoes, dollar bill, snail, turtle, whale, sloth, snake, ant, groundhog, spare tire, gold fish (HINT: NOT A LIVING THING), pair of pants, grasshopper, socks, second hand on watch/clock, car, bike, lawn mower, vacuum (HINT: IT DOES HAVE WHEELS), wheel barrell, hoveround, grocery cart, baby stroller...
Correct Answer: desk/office chair! Congrats to Robin from Soddy Daisy!
We had about 50 calls that went like this: "snail," "turtle," "turtle," "snail," "turtle," "snail," "snail," "turtle..." Too funny!
Only three in ten homes in America don't have one of these. What is it?
Wrong Answers: garage, fire extinguishers, a/c, dishwasher, garbage disposal, fridge, home theater, smoke detectors, washing machine, computer, telephone landline, indoor plumbing, a dog, a facebook page... (HINT: It's a physical item), TV, front porch, gun, washer/dryer, freezer, pet,
Correct Answer: a grill! Congrats to Tim Biddle of Trenton, GA. Woot, woot, Dade Co, represent!
...And let's all say a prayer of thanks for the refridgerator, for without it, we'd still be salting our meats :P
Over half of all households in New York state already have at least one of these. What is it?
Wrong Answers: alarm system, trash compactor, gun, Bible, bus pass, bike, car, generator, snow plow, carbon monoxide detector, a/c unit, bug spray, iPhone 4, fire extinguisher...
Correct Answer: iPad! Congrats, Debbi!!
Each one of these has seven holes in it. What is it?
Wrong answers: swiss cheese, human head, human body, button up shirt, jeans, wiffle ball, air vents, notebook paper, dictionary, salt/pepper shaker, Ritz cracker (CLOSE! IT'S A DRY FOOD!), pretzel, Oreo, White Castle burger, loaf of bread...
Correct Answer: Piece of Honeycomb cereal! Congrats to William Ferguson of Soddy Daisy!
Only about 15% of families have one of these in the house. What is it?
Wrong Answers: pet, lazy susan, fire extinguisher, dictionary, humidifier, in-law, grandfather clock, bar (closest!), kitchen island, liquor cabinet, bartender,
Correct Answer: POOL TABLE!!
A recent survey says half of all ladies say , got one of these as a child and most have kept it into adulthood. What do you think it is?
Wrong Answers: charm bracelet, jewelry box, hope chest, barbie, doll house, diary...
Correct Answer: nickname! Congrats to Barbra (Barbie!) Kitterman from Cleveland! And congrats Andrea Slater from Soddy who guessed Abby's childhood nickname--Scooby!
On average, you use this about ten times each day. What is it?
Wrong Answers: keys, cell phone, phone, watch, microwave, fridge, coffee pot, sink, bathroom sink, toiet, ink pen, mirror, hand sanitizer, tv remote, dish towel, salt/pepper, ice maker...
Correct Answer: Trash can! Congrats to Alison Turner from Soddy Daisy!
Four in ten Americans admit that they are embarrassed by this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: bad breath, passing gas, their weight, their appearance, their teeth, their smile, their vehicle, an exposed booger, burping, their parents, their job, their hair, their legs (NOTHING TO DO W/ APPEARANCE), their spouse, their messy house...
Correct Answer: Their middle name! Congrats to Dora Barfield in LaFayette!
Most men prefer to do this during the weekend, but ladies are more likely to do it on a Monday. What is it?
Wrong Answers: get a hair cut, buy groceries, exercise, do laundry, do yard work, start a diet, pay bills,
Correct Answser: Wash the car! Congrats to Debbie White in Ringgold!
Half of all employees recently polled, said this is the job perk they would most like to have. What is it?
Wrong answers: free lunch, paid lunch break, personal parking space, gas card/credit card, place to nap, bonus vacation day, a simple "thank you," work out area/gym membership, business cards, free coffee (CLOSE!), free pens, internet access, snack machines, catered lunch, donuts/danishes, pat on the back/compliment,
Correct Answer: Free soft drinks! Congrats to Christy Duncan from Soddy Daisy!
1 in 10 people like the taste of this. What is it?
Correct Answer: Envelopes!! Congrats to Glenda from Signal Mtn.
Half of all women keep one of these around. What is it?
Correct Answer: a pair of jeans that doesn't fit!
80% of the time the choice about which brand of this to buy is made by the woman in a relationship. What is it?
Correct Answer: Toilet Paper! Congrats to Zack Shrum from Rossville!
1 in 4 people don't bother to do this, even though we all should. What is it?
Wrong Answers: floss, wash hands, trim nose hair, wear deodorant, brush teeth, use mouth wash, shave, eat breakfast, wash hair, use manners, wash clothes, say thank you...
Correct Answer: Cover their mouth/nose when they sneeze! Congrats to Jeremy Mau from Apison!
35% of us do this at least once every seven days. What is it?
Wrong Answers: check caller id, wash car, go to church, talk to mom/parents, pay the bills, change sheets, go to grocery store, buy lotto ticket, check email, go out to eat, clip coupons, walk into a room & forget what you went in there for, laundry, get pulled over, fill gas tank, read sunday paper, check voice mail, delete old messages/call log, shave, clip toenails, add contact to cell phone, manicure, make a long distance call, clear call/text history...
Correct Answer: Dial the wrong number! Congrats to Sherri Johnson!
One in five ladies say they've done this before attending a wedding. What is it?
Correct Answer: diet!! Congrats to Shante Massengale from Harrison!
In a recent survey women said Hawiian shirts are the biggest fashion mistake men make...what's the 2nd biggest?
Wrong Answers: jorts (jean shorts), wife beaters, socks w/ sandals or flip flops, white socks w/ dress shoes, cut offs, speedos, turttle necks, very tight pants, tennis shoes w/ dress pants, black pants w/ brown shoes, a button-up shirt mostly unbuttoned, plain white undies, short shorts, a mullet, baggy pants, boots w/ shorts, hats, flannel...
Correct Answer: High waisted pants! Congrats to Brittany Romano in Hixson!
1 in 4 Americans do this everyday while on vacation. What is it?
Wrong Answers: sleep in, swim, exercise, check email, do laundry, nap, work, diet, lose money, take pictures, eat out, eat breakfast, check in with family, check bank balance, drink, watch TV,
Correct Answer: Pray!
4 in 10 ladies say they judge other women based on this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: hair, husband/bf, body type,
Correct Answer: shoes! Congrats to Sarah Carson from Cleveland!
Only 41% of people feel that this is important to a successful marriage. What is it?
Wrong Answers: communication, good sex life, plenty of money, honesty
Correct Answer: having kids! Congrats to Joe Standford from Lupton City!
Only one in seven men actually use this. What is it? HINT: Most men have it on them all the time.
Wrong Answers: nose hair trimmer, rogaine, cologne, hair conditioner, chapstick, hair drier, mirror, lotion, condom, electric razor, text messaging, instructions, washing machine, shoe horn, air freshener, after shave, tanning bed, coupons, iron/ironing board, road map, gps, measuring cups, sunscreen, door mat, cruise control, tweezers, floss, pocket knife, lighter, zipper, comb, chapstick, hankey, credit cards, nail clippers, watch wallet, deodorant, loose change, cash, glasses, check, make up, wash rag, consealer, hair spray, top button on a shirt, a pocket, a belt, velcro,
Correct Answer: The flap on their undies! Congrats to Brenda Boyd and family from Rome, GA! Thanks for listening!
This is up 64% since 2006. What is it?
Wrong Answers: unemployment, price of gas, value of gold, watching videos/tv shows online, volunteerism, forclosures, watching tv on DVR, watching soap operas, watching the news, watching sporting events, watching baseball...
Correct Answer: Watching the World Cup!! Congrats to Cathy Doss from Soddy Daisy!
A new study says that 2% of older men have this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: all of their hair, a mistress, a toupee, an enlarged prostate, no retirement, e.d., a corvette, a perfect marriage, no debt, funeral plans, all their teeth, beer gut, a boat, anxiety, too much stress, ear hair, receding hair line, Alzheimer’s
Correct Answer: Male Menopause (Man-opause)!
The average guy has three of these. What are they?
Wrong Answers: remotes, belts, swim trunks, girlfriends, cell phones, guns, watches, sunglasses, pocket knives, razors, cars, wallets, screwdrivers, ties, hats/ball caps, pairs of shoes, keys, children, combs/brushes, tattoos, loans, pants, man toys, close friends, suits, dress slacks, bandanas, button down shirts, blue jeans, pairs of dress socks...
Correct Answer: sports jerseys! congrats to Chris Prince from Trenton!!
Over the course of the average person's lifetime they will spend around $7,000 on this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: floss, hair cuts, tp, hair color, toothpaste, chewing gum, soap
Correct Answer: Vending machine snacks! Woah! Congrats to Ashley Swanson from LaFayette!
52% of ladies say their husband or boyfriend tells them this every day. What is it?
Wrong Answers: "you look good," "i love you," "you're beautiful/pretty," "don't tell my wife," "i'll do it tomorrow," "i missed you," "have a good day," "pick up some more beer," "what time's supper?" "what time will you be home?" "nothing's wrong," "be careful," "how lucky they are," "pass the remote," "i can't wait to get home to you," "see you later," "you're spending too much $," "i'm tired," "quit naggin' me!" what they can or can't wear, "i'll be home late," "how was work?" "you're fantastic," "i had a bad day," "i'm too tired to work," "i don't wanna go to work," "good morning," "i'm exhausted," "i don'twanna get up," "i didn't sleep well," "my back hurts,"
HINT: IT'S NOT REALLY ANYTHING SWEET, BUT IT'S NOT MEAN EITHER..."I'm tired" is the closest so far!
Correct Answer: "I'm sick"/"i don't feel good." Congrats to David Ramay from Decatur!
In the last decade people over the age of 60 have started doing this twice as much as they used to. What is it?
Wrong Answers: using cell phones, exercising, walking, jogging, golfing, traveling, working, watching tv, going out to eat, drinking, driving, sleeping, having sex, internet chatting, using the A/C, playing video games, getting married, dating, going out...
Correct Answer: getting divorced. Congrats to Bobby Haynes from Soddy!
According to Consumer Reports, 6 out of every 10 of these that are purchased will never get used. What are they?
Wrong Answers: fire extinguishers, coffee pots, wife's shoes, AAA memberships, treadmills, gift cards, gym memberships, waffle irons, electric skillets, irons, extended warranties, flat irons, electric razors, electric popcorn poppers, toasters, toaster ovens, punch bowl sets, dictionaries, epi pen, car insurance, first aid kits, home gyms, dental floss, ab loungers, engagement rings, rain gear...
HINT: NOT AN APPLIANCE. NOT ELECTRIC/BATTERY OPERATED.
Correct Answer: Swim suits! Congrats to Debbie Johnston! Wooohooo! Our last caller got it--amazing! Persistence pays off, my dear!
10% of kids have parents that are ____? What is the word to describe them?
Wrong Answers: nosy, gay, straight, childish, goofy, divorced, controlling, married to each other, bossy, perfectionists, demanding, strict...
Correct Answer: Overprotective! Congrats Angela Lynch from Trenton!
Only 1% of Americans can do this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: wiggle their ears, lick their elbow, speak a 2nd language, touch nose w/ tongue, roll their tongue, sing, splits, ruffle their tongue, be ambidextrous, be a doctor, raise one eyebrow, write with both hands, name all the books of the Bible, name any supreme court justice (SO CLOSE!), name their great-grandparents, tell you their dl #, influence the other 99%, name all the presidents, recite constitution...
Correct Answer: name ALL 9 supreme court justices! Congrats to Cailey Mullinix from Signal Mtn!
1 in 4 women carries this around in her purse. What is it?
Wrong Answers: everything, hand sanitizer,
Correct Answer: a toothbrush! Congrats Renee Abrams from Rossville!
88% of women admit they've done this? what is it?
Wrong Answers: had gas, picked nose, fantasized about another man, put make up on while driving, bought something and hid from spouse, had lunch with an old flame, faked it, sold husband's stuff while he was at work, flirted, lied to her man, dieted, taking water pills, dyed their hair, called their man by the wrong name, lied about their age, been jealous, denied going out with someone, been somewhere they weren't supposed to be...
Correct Answer: Googled an ex! Congrats to Rachel Ghrist from Cleveland!
7% of people admit that they've gone home early from work because of this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: to use the bathroom, boss already left, having baby/went into labor, to watch their fave tv show, make it to their wedding, headache,
Correct Answer: a hangover! Congrats to Amanda Bailey from Rocky Face!
17% of ladies said, in a recent poll, that they won't leave the house if they don't have this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: make-up, watch, wedding rings, credit card, earrings, gun, checkbook, glasses/contacts, nail file, cell phone, wallet/purse, hair fixed, bra on, perfume on, hairspray on, lipstick on,
Correct Answer: Manicured/polished nails! Congrats to Patty Murphy, a first time winner on The Duke, from Bryant, AL. Thanks for listening every morning on your commute to Manor House!
According to a recent magazine survey, 45% of women claim they do this every day throughout the day? What is it?
Wrong Answers: play on the computer, exercise, gossip, shop, watch soaps, make their bed, primp in front mirror, wash their hair, look in mirror, put on makeup while driving, put on lipstick, clean house, daydream, pick nose, think about past bfs, call children, get on facebook, fold clothes, check their phone, compare themselves to others, eat snacks, touch up their make up,
Correct Answer: Counting calories. Congrats to Brittany Moon from Ooltewah!
Sales of these increased by 7% in 2009. What are they?
Wrong Answers: iPods, cell phones, Wii systems, plasma TVs, digital cameras, bluetooth, computers,
Correct Answer: Smart phones! Regular cell phones were down in sales last year, but smart phones were up by 7%. Congrats to Leah Stone from Rossville!
57% of people feel it’s acceptable to lie about this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: their age, their relationship status/martial status, how much $ they make/salary, their taxes, to get out of a speeding ticket, their weight, on the census, their virginity, previous relationships (never been married), being sick, natural hair color, resume, how many kids they have, number of previous partners, having a headache (to get out of doing you know what), telling someone that something looks good on them when they ask even if it doesn't, telling them their clothes don't make them look fat when they ask, about their career, shoe size, political views, what size clothes they wear, that a food tastes good even if it doesn't, that a baby is cute when it's not, someone's bedroom performance, their butt doesn't look big in those jeans, someone's cooking is good when it's not, I'm fine/nothing's wrong, lie about living with parents...
HINT: It's a lie you tell b/c you don't want to hurt someone's feelings!
Correct Answer: that they like a gift they don't like. Congrats to Martha Caldwell in Decatur!! Way to go, hun!
19% of parents say they’ve done this just to keep their relatives from getting upset. What is it?
Correct Answer: gave their child a family name. Congrats to Sheila Ramierez of Dalton!
The average British person spends 49 hours a year doing this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: having/drinking tea, sleeping, eating fish & chips, shower, picking their noses, brushing their teeth, drinking, scratching your head, washing clothes, dancing, partying, carrying an open umbrella, ironing clothes, commuting, watching soccer, hanging out at the pub, taking public transportation, drying off...
Correct Answer: Talking about the weather! 49 hours a year adds up to 6 months of their lives! Congrats to Elizabeth Carroll from Dalton! All those mornings of playing the BHQ finally paying off!
According to new research from the UK, ladies are 37% more likely to develop liver diseases if they do this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: drink, use cholesterol meds...
Correct Answer: Color their hair! Congrats to Edna Radocchio from Soddy Daisy!
1 in every 200 American kids have this in common. What is it?
Wrong Answers: left handed, they’re only children, their hair color, they’re Autistic, they have childhood, Diabetes, they’re the same age, they have blue eyes, they have the same birthday, they're vegetarians, they have divorced parents, their biological parents are still married, they have the same name, they're twins, they have red hair, their nationality, meningitis, they're triplets, a birth defect, a lisp, have ADHD, biological grandparents still married, grandparents still alive, live in a state they were not born in,
Correct Answer: They're adopted! Congrats to Amber Williams in Rossville! We LOOOOOOOOVE first time winners! Way to go, girl!
This happens 42 times every minute. What is it?
HINT: We think it’s more likely to happen at work…
Correct Answer: Someone sends an email to the wrong person. Congrats to Renee Anderson, from ignal Mtn! Way to go!
developing ear hair, getting du,, , mped, being color blind, getting struck by lightening, breaking something, getting stitches, getting pierced, getting hit on by a, nother guy, two-, timing, being put in jail, getting tasered, getting bitten by a dog, heart attack, stroke, groin injury...
HINT: IT HURTS!!! BAD!!
Correct Answer: After three days we got an answer!
SHARK ATTACK! No, really! Even though just as many women go into the ocean as men, men are 9 times more likely to get attacked by a shark. Scientists don't really know why. Congrats to Dylan and Tiffany Langston from Ringgold, way to go guys!
The average household can save over 1,000 gallons of water each year by doing this. What is it?
Wrong answers: shorten shower time, make a rain barrel, don't flush every time, not washing car, cuttingback on laundry, shower together, put jar/brick/j, , ug in toilet tank, washing dishes by hand, turn off ice mak, er, turnwater off while brushing teeth, using dishwasher,, fixing leaks, not watering lawn, getting energy star washer/d, ishwasher, wash veggies in shower, cut back on hot water, buy bo, ttled
water...
Correct Answer: peeing in the shower! ha! , Congrats to Z, achary Nance in Chatsworth!&, nbsp;
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5% of pet owners have done this. What is it?
Correct Answer: Taken their pet to the psychiatrist! Congrats to Kim Ingles from Soddy Daisy and AnthonyHall from
Women age 19 to 21 are most likely to get revenge on a cheating man by doing this. What is it?
Wrong, Answers: seducing his best friend, going out with one of his friends, posting on Facebook/MySpace...
Correct Answer: Keying his car. Congrats to Michelle Wagner from Ri, nggold!
You’re 20% more likely to get a speeding ticket if you’ve got this going fo, r you. What is it?
Correct Answer: Yo, u’re from out of state! Congrats to Renee Abrams of Rossville!
35% of American women know how to do this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: drive a stick, roll their tongue, mow the lawn, cook,
Correct Answer: change the oil in their car! 35% really? I think that’s high, but whatev! Congrats to Cindy Jordan in Hixson!
A new study shows that just 13% of teens (12-17 yr olds) DO NOT do this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: texting, homework, go to public school, brush their teeth, shower, facebook, play video games, go to school, get tattoos, party, eat breakfast, do the dishes, own a cell phone, talk on their cell phone, take pics w/ their phone, use phone as alarm clock....
Correct Answer: Going to bed w/ their phone! So 87% of teens DO take the phone to bed...not the way to get restful sleep! Congrats to Jack White in Ringgold--who shot a 67 last Friday at Brainerd...apparently, for golf, that's really good ;)
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The mark, up on this is about 500 percent. What is it?
Wrong Answers: movie theater popcorn, bottled water, furniture, gas, jewelry, alcohol, baby clothes, caskets, shoes, fountain drinks, restaurant wine, make up, wedding dress, oil, mixed drinks, pre, scription medications, houses, printer ink, cell phone service, texting, ice, fresh flowers, milk, cake, coffee, birthday cake, seafood, ice cream, cheese, tomatoes, eggs...
HINT: It’s edible!!
Correct Answer: French Fries! Yikes, bikes! Guess what the mark up is on fast food soft drinks…1,200%!!! Sometimes the BHQ can be disturbing ;) Congrats Theresa Kirby in Ringgold!!<, BR>
28%, of people in
Wrong Answers: mile high club, Native Americans, a street gang,
Correct Answers: Tea Party. Congrats to
33% of women would rather go without food than go without this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: cell phone, Desperate Housewives (not any TV show), their teeth, make-up, lipstick, chocolate
C, orrect Answer: Hair appointment! Congrats to Lisa Henry in
Only 27% of people who use this product/drug actually get the desired results. What is it?
Wrong Answers: Prilosec, Proactiv, Viagra, Zyrtec, Rogain (SO CLOSE!), Enzyte, store bought hair dye, Latisse, Nair, Steriods…
Correct Answer: Propecia! (According to a study in next month's "Consumer Reports," the most effective treatment for dealing with MALE PATTERN BALDNESS is Propecia. But only about 27% of Propecia users re-grow their hair. And Rogaine is almost completely ineffective.) Congrats to Jennifer Defur from
Wo, men with college , degrees are 86% more likely to do this everyday than women without a college education. What is it?
Wrong Answers: shave their legs, brush/floss, exercise, be a golddigger, put on make up...
Correct Answer: Have a drink! Congrats to Robert Green in
Women who have this earn 7% more than women who don’t.
Wrong Answers: breast implants, French manicure, college degree, self-confidence, Master’s degree, red hair, shorter hair, gym membership, a husband, children, family, grey hair, pet, a high school diploma, long hair, a female boss, pretty white teeth, a good personality, confidence, a tattoo, height, golf clubs, foreign accent, ability to speak a second language, eye glasses, good wardrobe,
Correct Answer: Blonde Hair! Congrats to Kevin Barry from
63% of men have less than eleven of these. What are they?
Correct Answer: Pairs of shoes. Congrats to Marcella Edge of Ringgold. She’s getting married on Friday—blessings to you!
The average life span o, f this is 10 years. What is it?
HINTS: Not a living thing. Doesn’t run on power. You can’t eat. It can be repaired. It has four wheels!
Correct Answer: A shopping cart!! Congrats to Phil McDaniel from Rock Spring! Woot woot!
6 in 10 single men say you shouldn’t talk about this until at least date number 3. What is it?
Wrong Answers: exs, money, meeting parents, being in a serious relationship, police record, sleeping together, mama, kissing, being in love with them, having kids, debt, relationship expectations, jobs...
Correct Answer: Politics! Congrats to Robin Jenkins from Soddy Daisy!
6 in 10 college students do this on spring break. What is it?
Wrong Answers: go home, go on vacation, drink, study, work out, community service, get a tattoo, road trip, break up, get arrested, have a run in with a cop, do nothing at all, go to the beach, eat more food, pledge, sleep in, have sex, play video games, start a new romance (not start a Bad Romance either ;), break a bone, go to the ER, get in a car accident, get in a fight, throw up...
Correct Answer: Get injured! Congrats to Michelle Pleso from Apison!!
The number of men who do this doubles around March Madness. What is it?
Correct A, n, swer: Get a vasecto, my! Congrats to Dixie Gaddis who works at the Animal Clinic on
7 out of 10 people surveyed would rather unwind this way than by hanging out with friends. What is it?
Wrong Answers: going to the gym, hanging out with significant other, curling up with a book, taking a warm bath, getting a massage, online gaming, chatting online, having sex…
Correct Answer: by hanging out with their pet! Congrats to Kathy Smith from Rossville!
This is the 5th most common reason for hospital visits. What is it?
Wrong Answers: headaches, migraines, cold, flu, chest pain, broken bone, swallowed something, motorcycle accidents, having a baby, heart burn, car accidents, rash, burn, something stuck up your nose, overdose, tooth ache,
Correct Answer: Back pain! Congrats to Amanda Thompson--on her way to the doctor no less! W, ay to go, girl!
52% of guys have told this lie. What is it?
Wrong Answers: “I don’t pee in the shower,” “I don’t feel like going out,” “I’m not married,” “I haven’t/have been with [insert female name here],” “No, it doesn’t make you look fat,” “I’m swamped at work, be home late,” "I've had [X] number of girlfriends," "Oh, honey, I love your family," "I make [false amount of money]," "I don't have any kids," "I have to work late tonight," "I love you," "I'm not cheating on you"
Correct Answer: "Nothing's wrong. I'm fine." Congrats to Dora from
24% of Americans , say they've postpone, d this in the last year. What is it?
Wrong answers: buying a new car,, buying a house, paying a bill, taking vacation, remodeling a home, having a baby, quitting smoking, lo, sing weight, getting cosmetic surgery, get, ting divorced, doing their , taxes, getting married,
Correct Answer: retirement! Congrats to Jim LaRue of
3% of iPhone users admit they’ve done this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: fell asleep with it, asked a kid how to use it, kissed it, slow down traffic talking/texting on it, watched movies,
Correct Answer: Named it! Congrats to Britney Callahan from Ringgold!
According to a recent poll by a popular newspaper, people were asked to name their most memorable scents - coffee was #1, what was 2nd on the list?
Wrong Answers: pe, a, nut butter, strawberries, granny's apple pie, fish, newborn baby, popcorn, cinnamon, skunk, cat pee, new car smell, dad’s cologne, freshly cut grass, outside, bacon, gas, freshly cleaned clothes, dead fish, burnt popcorn,
Correct Answer: Vicks VapoRub! Congrats to Cory Stapleton from Hixson!
In the past year there has been a 20% increase in sales of this item. What is it? (HINT: You can't eat/drink them. You can't wear them. Not an electronic.)
Wrong Answers: TVs, Plasma TVs, HDTVs, guns, winter coats, energy drinks, firewood, cell phones, birth control, alcohol, home security systems, Spam™, water, diet food, gift cards, toilet paper, potato chips, houses, hybrids, hand sanitizer, milk, cars, video games, DVDs/Blu-Rays, wood burning stoves, cigarettes, flat screen TVs, GPS, ammo, cookbooks, quit smoking products, magazines, hand/foot warmers,
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Women do this three times more than men each week. What is it? (HINT: At home AND at the office)
Wrong Answers: exercise, use the restroom, shave, call their mom, wash their hair, text, have the kids more, shower, floss, worry, eat chocolate, talk, change clothes, look in the mirror, drive, talk about personal business, surf the internet, stop for coffee, shop online, fix their hair, check their facebook, cook, spend money
Correct Answer: Make coffee! Congrats to David Hughes in
About 17% of food-related choking in children age 10 and younger is caused by this. What is it?
Correct Answer: Hog dogs! Congrats to Kelly Eller in Ringgold!
2 in 3 women say they prefer a man who has this. , What is it?
, Wrong Answers, : a dog, a tattoo, a pierci, ng, a steady job, vehicles, bald head, beard, kids, meat on his bones, good smile, cat, hair (gotta be more specific!!)
Correct Answer: a hairy chest! Congrats to Jack White!
28% of American families do this at least once a week. What is it?
Wrong Answers: eat out, eat together at the table, have family night, play rock band, watch a movie, go to grocery store, laundry, take out the trash, cleaning your house (not specific enough), walking the dog, cleaning the bathroom, cleaning the toilet,
Correct Answer: Vacuum! Congrats to Amanda Homer from Ringgold!
According to a new survey, 24% of British people say they do this three times a year.
Wrong Answers: bathe, floss their teeth, go to the dentist, go on vacation, travel outside of England, vote, eat kidney pies, visit Buckingham Palace, dye their hair, go to church, get a hair cut, go hunting, take livestock to the auction,
Correct Answer: Wash their she, ets, ! Congrats to Martha in
69% of people that claim they used to do this, say they’re not going to anymore. What is it?
Wrong Answers: Smoking, cheat on their spouse, cussing, dippi, , , ng, pay high int, erested, gain weight, make a New Y, ear’s Resolution, buy a Toyota (closest answer so far b/c it’s TOPICAL!), get married, doing drugs, loan people money, buy a new car, overeating, drinking/getting drunk, buy a new car, text and drive, bite nails, buy a foriegn car, flying in an airplane, use credit cards, delay filing taxes, use tanning beds, leave the water ru, nning while brushing their teeth, , camping, laying out in the sun, mak, ing snow cream, clipping coupons, driving in snow/ice, voting, going to , work on a snow day, bu, ying anything foreign, lying,
Correct A, nswer: Watch the Tonight S, how with Jay Leno! Ha! Congrats to Lindse, y Moon from Ooltewah!
189 million of these are sold on Valentine’s Day in the
Wrong Answers: engagement rings, boxes of chocolate, cards,
Correct Answer: Individual roses! Congrats to Chanda Payne from Rocky Face!
1 in 4 of these in
Wrong Answers: cro, ss walk lights, streetlight, monuments, toilets, government toilets, pa, rking meters,
Correct Answer: Snow, plows! Congrats to Brooke Blevins from Ringgold!
People who make $40,000 a year are more likely to do this than people who make $150,000 or more. What is it?
Wrong Answers: spend more, go on vacation, play the lotto, buy a new car, buy disability insurance (any insurance at all), shop more, send flowers, cheat on taxes, tal, k about their income, eat out, save f, or retirement, (not saving, of any kind--it requires spending...) get cosmetic surgery, clip coupons, spend more time at home, buy a more expensive home, tip more, buy lottery tickets, use the short form on taxes (nothing to do with taxes), have sex, clean their own house, use tobacco, go to ja, i, l, use childcare services, give to charity, go back to college, save their recepits, get a loan, go on road trips, get married, live on a budget, pay off the house, smoking, buy a wide screen tv, stay marri, ed to the same person, spending their ho, me equity line of credit, work a 2nd job, pick up someone else's tab, (hint: something y, ou buy...usually for your home), buy a computer, buy a big screen tv (NOTHING ELECTRONIC), buy used furniture (not any kind of furniture), buy windows, buy a roladex (not any kind of office supply), buy a security system, buy a pet, buy a paper shredder, remodel...
Correct Answer: BUY ARTWORK! Ha! See? So simple ;) Congrats to Sondra Pettyjohn from Hixson! What a tough BHQ! Thanks for playing, guys!
Folks are going to eat 8 million lbs of this on Sunday. What is it?
Wrong Answers: chips, chips and dip, queso dip, wings, hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, spinach dip, velvetta & rotelle dip, salsa, shrimp, veggies and ranch dip, french dip, cheese, tortilla chips, tostitos (it's not any kind of chip), chili, m&ms (not any kind of candy), avacados (oh, soooo close)
Correct Answer: Guacamole! Congrats to Linda Holquin from
Just 4% of Americans still use these. What are they?
Wrong Answers: VCRs, pagers, typewriters, record player, cassettes, cassette player/recorder, landlines, wall phone, pay phone, corded phone, floppy disk, turntable, car phone, answering machine,
Correct AnswerS: The first answer is rotary telephones—congrats to William Ferguson. The second answer is the white pages! Way to go, Robert Iacino!
3 out of every 20 women do this on Valentine's Day. What is it?
Wrong Answers: propose to their boyfriend, break up with their boyfriend, eat dinner alone,
Correct Answer: Send themselves flowers! Congrats to Trooper Casey Meyers in Red Bank!
One in seven parents have had this happen within the past year d, ue to the job market. What is it?,
Wrong answ, ers: losing their job, had their hours cut, had to leave their kids at home alone, taking their kids out of private school, taking kids out of daycare, making their teens go get a job, had to go back to school with their kids, got pregnant (nothing better to do :P), had their kids lose their jobs, paying their kids’ bills b/c they lost their jobs, apply for free/reduced lunch at school,
Correct Answer: Has had a grown child move back home! Congrats to Dora Barfield in
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15% of women say their man has done this to them. What is it?
Wrong Answers: told the, m they’ve gained weight, cheated, flexed in the mirror, done charity work, shaved his legs, shaved her legs, held her purse, bought her perso, nal products, brought her breakfast in bed, opened doors for them, given them flowers, (IT’S NO, THING NICE! IT’S SOMETHING SNEAKY AND TRICKY!!), checked her emails, brought another woman into her house, stalked her, followed her/had her followed, gone through her purse, passed gas in public and blamed it on her, worn her clothes, go through her phone/text log, gone through her credit card statements, gotten a vasectomy without telling her, cut up her credit cards, had his twin brother fill in for him, listened in on her phone conversation, recorded her phone convo, passed gas on them, embarassed them in public, told her momma on her, dated her best friend, spe, , nt money without telling her first, said they were at work but went to p, lay golf, snuck out to a bar, called her stupid, , given her a hickey
Correct Answer: Tricked her into getting pregnant/sabotaged her birth control. Congrats to Shelly Simpson in Rossville for getting this super hard BHQ!!
THE VALUE OF THIS DROPPED 5% FROM LAST YEAR. WHAT IS IT?
Correct Answer: Th, e White House! Congrats to Stephanie Curry!
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Wrong Answers: cheat on their spouse/sig other, lie about their age, smoke cigarettes, smoke dope, steal, steal from work, steal time in the US on a work visa, flirt with their boss
Correct Answer: Call in sick , when they're perfectly well! Congrats to Annissa Lea in Flat Rock,
The average American does this every 70 minutes. What is it?
Wrong Answers: yawns, sneezes, dozes off, daydreams, streches, uses the restroom, brushes their hair, worries about the future, RECEIVES a text msg, checks their phone messages, laughs,, drinks something
Correct Answer: sends a text message! Congrats to Lisa Bates!
O, nly 5% of Americans do this in this specific way., Wha, t is it? (HINT: We all do this, it’s just 5% of us that do it differently. Whether you’re in the 5% or the 95%, the bigger your family, the more you’ll do this…)
Wrong Answers: ride a bike to work, sleep naked, write checks, get piercing, pay with cash, pick their nose, get cremated, floss , their teeth, go commando, drive crazy, go fishing, drink , from a straw, wake up to the buzzer on the clock instead of the , radio, balance their checkbook, write left handed, putting their sock , on their right side, sleep standing up, sleep on their stomac, h, text left handed, puts pants on left leg first, takes two showers a day, eat dinner at the table , as a family, eat breakfast at home, laundry (needs to be more specific), doing laundry at a laundromat, handwashing clothes, line drying clothes, don't separate colors/whites, use fabric softener, do laundry eve, ryday, following tag instructions, using washing powder instead of liquid, doing laundry with COLD WATER, folding laundry inst, ead of hanging,, use a dry cleaner, sorting by owner, u, sing homema, de deturgent...
Correct Answer: WASH CLOTHES IN , HOT WATER! Way to go Debbie Layne in
Correct Answer: CPR! Congrats to Jamie Butler from Hixson!
Recent statistics say that the biggest portion of an American family’s income goes to hous, ing costs: 26.9%. Where does 4.19% of the income go?
Wrong Answers: to, iletries, medical care,
Correct Answer: Eating out! Congrats to Sara Liedel from Ringgold!
Every hour you spend doing this increases your chances of dying by 11%.
Wrong Answers: smoking, worrying, sky div, ing, driving
Correct Answer: watching T, V! (It’s not so much the TV as it is the sitting around on your rear!) Congrats to Rhonda Abbott in Soddy Daisy!
This is a figure that increases year after year, 35% of parents are worried th, eir kids are…
Wrong Answers: ADD, are overweight, drinking, Autistic, depressed, having sexual identity issues, growing up too fast, doing drugs, have Downs Syndrome, are sexually active
Correct Answer: SPOILED! Congrats to David Lewis!
91% of women own at least one of these. What is it?
Wrong Answer: curling iron, blow dryer, dress,
Correct Answer: A piece of clothing with the tag still on it. Congrats to Shawn!
It’s estimated that 3 out of 4 people in this profession carry guns. What is it?
Wrong Answers: truck drivers, store owners, lawyers, professional at, hletes, bank robbers, security guards
Correct Answer: NBA players! Congrats to John from Wildwood!
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Wrong Answers: buckeye, American Flag,
Correct Answer: Grilled cheese sandwich! Congrats to Kelly in
22% of dog owners won’t do this without their dog, . What is it?
The best temperature for making this is 310º. What is it?
HINT: It's not usually something sweet and it's not festive.
Wrong Answers: candy, fudge, love, soufle, hot chocolate, cookies, fruit cake, peanuts, chestnuts, tenderloin, turkey, ham, marshmellows, biscuits, eggs (boiled), onions, potatoes, cornbread...
Correct Answer: TOAST! Congrats to Tommy in Rossville!
Ladies do this, on average, 4 times more than guys during the holiday season. What is it?
Wrong Answers: cook, exchange gifts, shop, drink booze, eat, return gifts, sing Christmas carols, shave, pay with plastic, give gifts, waiting in line, sending Christmas cards, gaining weight, sampling products in store, bargain shopping/look for deals, exchange/return gifts to store, have an emotional breakdown, shop for themselves, balance the checkbook...
HINT: IT HAPPENS IN A STORE!
Correct Answer: Shoplift!! Congrats to Tanada in Rocky Face!
Only 3 in 10 women know how to do this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: sewing, knitting, changing a tire, changing the oil, to do the splits, cook, roll their tongue, drive a stick shift, fix a faucet, fish, balance a checkbook, shoot a gun...
Corrrect Answer: Tie a man's tie!! Congrats to Laura of Rocky Face!
¼ of people will include this in their Christmas cards this year. What is it?
Wrong Answer: money, gift cards, picture, the word x-mas, saying merry Christmas, a letter, a personal note, the year/date, "happy new year," e-mail address, recipie, signature..
Correct Answer: Their pet's signature! Congrats to Doris and Jackie!
Only one in six married men know this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: their engagement date, how to make their wife happy, wife’s ring size,
Correct Answer: how much their wife weighs. Congrats to Judy from Hixson!
Over half of the women surveyed said this is the thing that makes them happiest. What is it?
Wrong Answers: family, a clean house, jewelry, chocolate, post menopause, good hair day, when the kids behave, getting married, when you’re in love, shopping, alone time, a Christmas tree, husband cooking for her, her kids, payday, going out to eat, romance, money, friends, day out with friends, being at home,
Correct Answer: SLEEP! You know it, girls! Congrats to Jennifer Barnett!
The ones woman have today are twice as large as their mothers’. What are they?
Wrong answers: Feet, Houses, Wedding dresses, Egos, Ears, Purses, TVs, Pants, Wedding rings (VERY CLOSE!), Paychecks,
Correct Answer: Engagement Rings! Congrats to Janet in
The average woman has 252 of these per week. What are they?
Wrong answers: Head aches, mood changes/swings,
Correct Answer: negative thoughts about her appearance! Congrats to Sean!
A new study says that only 20 percent of our conversations are NOT about this. What is it?
Wrong answers: work, money, marriage, food
Correct Answer: Other people! We’re all just a big bunch of gossips! Congrats to Treasure in Ringgold!!
On average, we do this once every 2.9 days. What is it?
Wrong Answers: flossing, washing hair, using the bathroom, filling car with g, as, go to grocery store/Wal-mar, t, change the TP roll, charge cell phone, make woopie, go to the bank, go out to eat, wash clothes, take trash out, checking the mail box, run th, e dishwasher, shaving, vacuuming,
Correct Answer: Sneeze!!
The average person will replace this 3 times in the course of their lifetime. What is it?
Wrong asnwers: house, fridge, washer/dryer, hair dryer, mixer, blender, TV, wedding ring/stones, eye glasses, microwave, dishwasher, pool liner, watch...
Correct answer: Alarm Clock! Congrats to NORA in Ringgold!!
45% of ladies say they would like their guy to wear this. What is it?
Wrong Answers: ball cap, panties,, thongs, bra, cologne, belt, tie, suit, make up, jewelery, cowboy hat, gold chain, flip flops, earring/earrings, bracelet, wedding band
Correct Answer: AN ENGAGEMENT RING! (or a "man-gagement" ring :) Congrats to Jim Cannon in Hixson!
94% of pet owners claim that they do this at least once a day because of their pet. What is it?
Correct Answer: SMILE! Congrats to Tara Vanzuilkom (yes, that's her real last name! :) in Ooltewah!
The number of people who plan to do this during the holiday season is up 5% over last year. What is it?
Wrong Answers: give gift cards, put decorations up early, avoid the in-laws, go to the movies, go to church, make their own gifts, stay home, travel, fly on a plane, shop online, spend less/spend smarter, pay with cash, eat out, shop on black friday, start shopping early, draw names for gift exchange, make gifts, volunteer, take a day off of work, lose weight, adopt a family, go Christmas carroling, use layaway, send out cards
Correct Answer: REGIFT!! Congrats to Steve Gordy in Rock Spring!
About one in 10 people who own their home, say they've never done this.
Wrong answers: painted their house, mowed the lawn, invited people over, walked around naked, cleaned behind the fridge, treated the septic tank, changed the air filter, , made a late payment, remodeled...
Correct answer: Went in the attic! congrats to Kim Owen of Ringgold!
28% of of ladies say they must always have this. What is it?
Wrong answers: lipstick, lipgloss, mascara, eye liner, chocolate, coffee, caffine, a boyfriend, a best friend, chapstick, tampons, extra set of keys, bra, shoes, cell phone, mace, remote control, purse, nail file, wedding ring, hair brush, gum/mints, pet, water, day planner/personal calendar, sex, clean house, love, power/control, affection, respect, vitamins, 8 hours sleep, clean house, emotions, compassion, sense of security, faith, a fit body, true love, attention, superglue, sex appeal
HINT: It's not a physical object...if you can touch it, it's not the answer. Remember it's only 28% :)
Correct Answer: THE LAST WORD! HA!
