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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.
(Created on 13th July 2026)
Vote #978
Question:
OK, No excuse for forgetting to post this question as I've just been waiting for a the start of a week where the number of teams left in the world cup was less than 10. So, without further ado, who do you think will win the world cup?
Results:
England was the clear winner with 44% of the votes from the following selection:
- Argentina (11%)
- England (44%)
- France (33%)
- Spain (11%)
Analysis:
Only one person called it. If you were that person, pat yourself on the back. I stuck with England. Forever the optimistic mug.
(Created on 19th July 2026)
Vote #979
Question:
Do you think the world cup final would have been better if all the fans had Taco Bell the night before and simultaneously broke out in explosive diarrhea?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (100%)
- No (0%)
Analysis:
Yes, for those of you not up on the news on the US, there's been an outbreak of explosive diarrhea take to lettuce served at Taco Bell. With the lack of self awareness in today's generation, there are several home made videos of folks describing the experience. Many telling tales of having to stay in the bathroom and sleep on the floor, then still not making the pot. Then there's the world cup final that was rather dull from a football standpoint.
(Created on 26th July 2026)
Vote #980
Question:
As we now look towards the 26/27 football season, Leicester City has been put up for sale. The club has been valued around £500 million. I have to say, I was rather surprised at the inclusion of the word million in that valuation. Will Leicester City find a new owner?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (83%)
- No (17%)
Analysis:
Rumor has it that a Saudi consortium is interested. We could definitely do with an injection of oil money. There have also been links to various African billionaires. Either works for me. We definitely need the money.
02:48:25
29th June 2026