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The World According to Twitter: Master Questions

Here's the master list of all the questions I've asked so far for "The World According to Twitter", as of June 1. I welcome responses to ANY of these questions at any time... until the whole game shuts down on June 8. :)

Just send me your responses on Twitter (I'm @pogue)--and please INCLUDE THE QUESTION NUMBER, so I know what you're answering!

Remember: If I use one of your responses in the book, I'll send you a free autographed copy when it's published.

(Hint: Questions #5, #17, #40, and #51 are crying out for more clever responses...)

  1. Write a caption for this photo.
  2. What's the best pickup line you ever heard?
  3. Finish a familiar saying in a new way. Ex: "Early to bed, early to rise...and you'll miss all the good TV shows."
  4. Let's hear your idea for a NEW reality TV show that we'd all want to see.
  5. Explain a facet of modern life in the style of Dr. Seuss.
  6. **Recipe contest!!!** You have 140 characters. Go!
  7. What's your brilliant idea to improve the modern automobile?
  8. Invent a restaurant concept that's likely to fail. Ex: "Guten Taco! (german/mexican)"
  9. Make up a likely headline from the year 2012...
  10. What's the story behind your tattoo?
  11. What spoken expression drives you crazy (when other people say it)?
  12. What's the most you ever spent for a meal--and why?
  13. Make up a clever title for a SEQUEL to a famous movie. (Ex: "Reforrest Gump")
  14. Write a caption for this photo.
  15. Make up a concept for a new sitcom... that's probably doomed.
  16. Make up a new Internet rumor that's just real-enough sounding to catch on.
  17. Identify a paradox of life. (Ex: The harder someone pursues you, the less interested you are)
  18. What's your brilliant idea to improve air travel?
  19. Add 1 word to a famous name; define. Ex: "Smith Barney the Dinosaur: fuzzy purple wobbly bank."
  20. What made your first kiss an amazing story?
  21. Make up a new greeting card for a modern situation. (Ex: "So sorry you were unfollowed...")
  22. Add 1 letter to a famous person's name; explain. Example: "Puma Thurman, sexy jungle actress."
  23. Invent a witty group name for something (ex: "a clutch of heart attacks", "a snark of blogs")
  24. Who's experienced the most interesting 15 minutes of fame?
  25. Invent a formula for disaster. (Example: 2-yr-old + spaghetti + prom dress - time ...)
  26. I, Pogue, was born at 9:09 on March 9, weighed 9 lbs 9 oz. What's your cool numerology story?
  27. What's the best toast you ever heard?
  28. What's your best hidden talent?
  29. What's the best present anyone ever gave you?
  30. "Phish." "Troll."... Make up a NEW term for something that happens on the Internet!
  31. Who can write the most gripping, entertaining, over-the-top 1st sentence of a new novel?
  32. What's your strangest habit?
  33. You know you're addicted to Twitter when: _______
  34. Summarize a famous MOVIE in 140 characters!
  35. What is your greatest regret?
  36. Write a caption for this photo.
  37. Invent a phony Chinese proverb that sounds authentic.
  38. What classic videos must one see to have a decent Web-culture IQ? (Star Wars kid, etc.)
  39. What was your greatest achievement? (Besides your kids.)
  40. Make up a spoonerism about current events or people!
  41. Who's got the best marriage-proposal story?
  42. Chat-room abbrevs like LOL & BRB are ancient. Invent one that's relevant for today's Net!
  43. What's your million-dollar idea?
  44. Women: What do you wish men knew about women? Men: What do you wish women knew about men?
  45. If you dare--describe your Most. Embarrassing. Moment. Ever.
  46. What's your favorite little-known household hint?
  47. Take a common acronym (like AIG or IRS) and tell us what it *really* stands for. ;)
  48. What's your plan to save the American newspaper?
  49. What's the best bumper sticker you've seen lately?
  50. What's the weirdest job you ever had?
  51. Compose a haiku that tells your life story.
  52. Who's got the best Brush with Greatness (celebrity encounter) story?
  53. What's the cutest thing you've ever heard a kid say?
  54. Who can write the best summary of a famous book--in 140 characters? You may begin. : )
  55. What should the 11th Commandment be?
  56. What questions should I ask for the book?
  57. What's the best cure for hiccups?
  58. What's the best advice your parents ever gave you?
  59. You can send one tweet back in time to anyone. You can give advice but not reveal events in their possible future. What and who?
  60. How do you know when it's time to look fora new job?
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