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(Created on 24th May 2026)
Vote #971
Question:
Alright, so I can't let my cat out now as I have to monitor him going to the toilet to make sure he doesn't get blocked again. I've bought a cat harness so I can take him for a walk outside and I'm planning to try it out tomorrow for the first time. I am, however, worried that he will escape the harness and run off. He'll come back, so it's not going to be a problem, but it will mean that I can't take him out again. It seems that if he walks forward, he'll be fine, but if he manages to pull backwards, he'll slip out of it. Will Zaphod slip his harness when I take him out for walks this week?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (25%)
- No (75%)
Analysis:
Interestingly enough, he didn't slip his harness, so most of you were right. That said, he didn't exactly like the experience. He really liked me putting the harness on him. I think it was because of the attention and fusses he was getting whilst I was doing it. When it was on he tried to bite the straps which was pretty normal. As soon as I attached the leash, he sat on the floor and refused to move. I thought I knew what to do so I opened the French doors and he literally flew outside until he got to the end of the leash. He then proceeded to sit down and not move, then suddenly fly somewhere. I did think about this and he needs training on it. The problem is that I can't pick him up when he's being awkward which makes it difficult. I have to tug at the leash and that's met with meows that seem to signal that he doesn't like it. We may have another go. I'm not sure yet though.
(Created on 31st May 2026)
Vote #972
Question:
Am I going to have a chill week with no vet or hospital visits?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 88% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (88%)
- No (13%)
Analysis:
A chill week from the perspective of no vet or hospital visits, but not so chill with it being Clan War League in Clash of Clans. The latter being rather stressful as we push for promoting in the new leagues.
(Created on 8th June 2026)
Vote #973
Question:
Will I get all my tasks done this week?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (33%)
- No (67%)
Analysis:
I'll be honest, I didn't. In fairness, I did do more things on my list than I thought I would, but more have been added. Not sure when I'll get round to them given I'm pretty much watching all the World Cup matches.
(Created on 14th June 2026)
Vote #974
Question:
Here's a little teaser I came up with. If Elon Musk was a country, where would he rank?
Results:
20 and 100 tied with 33% of the votes each from the following:
- 1 (0%)
- 5 (0%)
- 10 (0%)
- 20 (33%)
- 30 (0%)
- 50 (0%)
- 100 (33%)
- 200 (17%)
- 300 (17%)
- 500+ (0%)
Analysis:
I haven't checked to see if it's changed over the course of the week, but at the time of setting the question, Elon, being the first trillionaire would be ranked as the 20th largest country. There was a time when the rich could buy a private island. Musk could buy Sweden. Scary.
(Created on 22nd June 2026)
Vote #975
Question:
The FIFA World Cup is well and truly here. All of the teams have played at least once. Some of the teams have their group stage fate already decided. Are you enjoying the FIFA World Cup tournament so far?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (83%)
- No (17%)
Analysis:
Yeah, I'm enjoying it. Let's get this out the way first, the ad breaks that are being called hydration breaks are absolutely disgusting. I'm totally on board with player safety coming first, but i think that can be decided by the match officials on a match by match basis. Not forcing a hydration break in an indoor, climate controlled arena or at a venue when it's pissing it down with rain. OK, that's my one complaint over. I was initially skeptical of the increase to 48 teams, but have been pleasantly surprised with the performance. Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of Congo standing out. I also think America's a great venue as the Americans are just joining in with whatever fans are in their city. The fans have also been amazing so far with shoutouts to Scotland, Norway and Holland.
(Created on 28th June 2026)
Vote #976
Question:
Is it hot enough for you?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (100%)
- No (0%)
Pre-Result Discussion
Analysis:
Yes, the UK is having it's one week of summer so everyone's complaining about it being too hot. Americans have this wonderful invention called air conditioning. Works great. Well, until there's a power cut anyway.
(Created on 6th July 2026)
Vote #977
Question:
Was that England game against Mexico enough of a reason to forget to post a vote question?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (40%)
- No (60%)
Analysis:
Well, clearly it was more than that game given I forgot to post a question this subsequent week. In all fairness, the Mexico game was the reason why I forgot, but that does not excuse the following week as I already had the question ready. So basically a bit of old age is creeping in there.
02:48:25
29th June 2026