+ Name
betsy
+ Age
23
+ City, State:
seattle, washington
+ Ten favourite bands/musicians
1. elliott smith
2. david bowie
3. of montreal
4. the shins
5. beck
6. nirvana
7. sleater-kinney
8. bis
9. the thermals
10. queens of the stone age
+ Ten favourite movies
1. tenacious d in: the pick of destiny
2. wayne's world
3. the bad seed
4. hedwig & the angry inch
5. serial mom
6. this is spinal tap
7. beavis & butthead do america
8. ?
9. ?
10. ? - sorry, i'm picky.
+ Five favourite books, and why
1. sex, drugs and cocoa puffs, by chuck klosterman: although it can be a little pretentious at times, it is really funny!
2. elliott smith, by autumn de wilde: this is a photogaphy book. beautiful photos of elliott, and great interviews with those who knew him.
3. the big book of hell, by matt groening (or however it's spelled): just love this collection of comics. they are so funny and true!
4. ghost world, by daniel clowes: my favorite graphic novel. it really spoke to me, and it still does. unfortunately, the movie didn't do it much justice.
5. girl culture, by lauren greenfield: another photography book. the title says it all. it's really good.
+ Favourite drink:
rum & coke. you just can't go wrong with it. i also love washington apples.
+ Favourite food:
pizza.
+ Why do you think you're uncool?:
i'm uncool because i'm the one of the most socially awkward people you'll ever meet. i'm uncool because on weekends, i play guitar, and write in my journal, instead of going out to the bars. i'm uncool, because i have no sense of fashion, i just wear t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers.
+ Any pet peeves?:
i know i have some, i just can't think of any.
+ Motto or personal quote?:
"if it's illegal to rock 'n' roll, then throw me in jail!" okay, so kurt cobain actually said that, but i thought it was worth putting down... i couldn't come up with anything original.
+ What four words best describe you?:
sensitive, shy, geeky, rock'n'roll.
+ What is your biggest fear, and why?:
i'm terrified of bees, because i've been stung twice. once, it was totally my fault, 'cos i stepped on it... but once i wasn't even bothering it, and it came up and stung me. i'm convinced that bees are very evil creatures.
+ What are your hobbies?:
making music, writing letters, writing and drawing in my journal.
+ If you could be another person for a day, who would it be, and why?:
i would love to be dave grohl for a day, 'cos i think he's a great drummer, and i've always wanted to play the drums.
+ Views on . . .:
abortion:: i'm pro-choice.
religion:: i'm agnostic.
politics:: i support obama.
drugs:: legalize pot!
+ Is there another issue that you feel strongly about?
Briefly elaborate on the issue and your stance:
i'm for gay marriage. i mean, why can't the government just let people do their own thing? it doesn't even affect them! just let people be happy!
+ What is your most prized possession?:
my typewriter. it's a gray-green, hermes rocket. thrifted. i've had it for eleven years now!
+ Proudest moment?:
graduating high school... i honestly didn't think i'd make it.
+ Most embarrassing moment?:
realizing the fly of my jeans was down, when i wasn't wearing any panties. :-/
+ Goals for the future?:
put out an album, tour, maybe learn the drums, go to japan.
+ If you had $5.00, how would you spend it?:
i'd probably spend it on cute stickers/stationary.
+ What is your guilty pleasure?:
that song, "complicated," by avril lavigne. it's got a good flow to it!
+ Tell us a joke.:
i'm no good at telling jokes, really... but i'll try!
q: how many hipsters does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
a: it's like, a really obsure number... you probably wouldn't know it.
+ Would you give your life for something or someone? If so, who or what would it be, and why?:
oh, geez... that's a heavy question, dude. i don't think i'll answer it.
+ How did you find the_uncool_club?:
sixth *
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p.s. sorry if i got a little lazy towards the end, there... it was a long survey - but i liked it!