Platypus' Prediction Game

**Stalemate** · January 20th, 2011, 10:50 AM

Right on the first part, undecided about the second part. Close enough.

I predict that the next poster will already have reneged on his / her 2011 resolutions - in total or in part.

**CeeBee** · January 20th, 2011, 11:31 AM

False.
Resolutions are meant to be broken - so I don't make any.
I predict the next poster has gained too much weight during the holidays.

**Stalemate** · January 20th, 2011, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by CeeBee

I predict the next poster has gained too much weight during the holidays.

False.

I gained exactly the weight I'd set out to gain.

The next poster will also find a way to invalidate this statement, regardless of whether it applies to his / her situation or not.

**Guts3d** · January 21st, 2011, 06:17 AM

I agree. Totally. 100%.

I predict that the next poster is eyeing a Blu-ray burner for the desktop.

**Guts3d** · February 16th, 2011, 12:14 PM

Ok, I admit it, I broke down and bought one. I was hoping that one of you regulars would buy one for me, buuuut noooooooooooo....

I predict that the next poster needs a new U.P.S.

**slgrieb** · February 20th, 2011, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Guts3d

Ok, I admit it, I broke down and bought one. I was hoping that one of you regulars would buy one for me, buuuut noooooooooooo....

I predict that the next poster needs a new U.P.S.

Agreed! UPS hasn't made a delivery to me on the scheduled day in about 3 months.

I predict the next poster considers "toilet paper" the crowning invention of Mankind.

**xpuser357** · February 22nd, 2011, 07:35 PM

Thinkng on that I was stationed in Germany went to a base, One roll looked like wax paper, another looked like brown paper towel, and ours

Next Poster will be shaken and not stirred

**El_Squid** · February 28th, 2011, 01:11 PM

Actually, I am more "agitated" than "shaken".

I predict the next poster is planning their garden planting strategy for this year.

**CeeBee** · February 28th, 2011, 01:59 PM

If by garden you mean yard and by planting you mean killing all grass then yes...
I predict the next poster hates mowing.

**Guts3d** · February 28th, 2011, 02:04 PM

Not true! It is trimming that I despise.

I predict that the next poster has a penchant for poetry.

**Niclo Iste** · February 28th, 2011, 11:28 PM

False, I never could write it and I rarely apreciate it.

I predict the next poster will post a reply to this post. (Sorry, I'm lazy today)

**El_Squid** · March 9th, 2011, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Guts3d

I predict that the next poster has a penchant for poetry.

No, I do not have a penchant for poetry, but I do have a medallion of beef.

{Just being a Smarty Pants, Niclo.} So, I am also not responding to the previous post, yet, by mentioning it, I also have responded to it indirectly. But, the existence of the Babel Fish can only be attributed to...

I predict that the next poster is more of a limited edition print and an avid collector of good books.

**slgrieb** · March 9th, 2011, 07:23 PM

These days, it's hard to afford a decent original or even afford to be an original. Just look at poor, misunderstood Charlie Sheen.

So, yeah, I'm a prints kinda guy, and I guess I actually have collected a pretty good military history library (tending toward specialization in Byzantine armies from the 6th to the 12th centuries). Correct prediction!

I predict that the next poster believes Canonical's decision to name Ubuntu 11.0 Oneiric Ocelot is a perfect example of why Linux will continue to be largely ignored by most computer users.

**Niclo Iste** · March 9th, 2011, 07:32 PM

False, Though I'm sure that the naming has a little to do with the lack of interest in linux I would bet that lack of good, bug free, universal software, the fact that there are still crippling bugs with hardware, support only from a community that only knows how to speak advanced tech speak, and the cumbersome way to install 30%+ of the programs and drivers is what really scares off your general run of the mill users.

I predict the next poster wants to give me a 45k a year job

OK because we know that's not going to happen I really predict the next poster believes books should not be phased out in favor of digital media.

**El_Squid** · March 10th, 2011, 12:03 PM

Absolutely spot on! An e-book will never be able to replace an actual, paper book, be it hardback or paperback. You just cannot replace the "feel" of an actual book, the smell, the whole sensory feast that comes with a good book. Err,... Yes, I like books!

As an aside, Charlie Sheen is looking to hire a #winning intern!

The next poster is a reformed Vegan!