Cultures & Groups - 1 October 2007

2007-10-01 23:54:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

A new psychology study at Washington University was no laughing matter: It found that older adults may have a harder time getting jokes because of an age-related decline in certain memory and reasoning abilities.

The research suggested that because older adults may have greater difficulty with cognitive flexibility, abstract reasoning and short-term memory, they also have greater difficulty with tests of humor comprehension.

Researchers tested about 40 healthy adults over age 65 and 40 undergraduate students with exercises in which they had to complete jokes and stories. Participants also had to choose the correct punch line for verbal jokes and select the funny ending to series of cartoon panels.

Findings were published earlier this month in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society
Interesting huh?

2007-10-01 23:44:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Every year for Halloween, I go dressed as a woman.
I'm not a drag queen, and I only do it on Halloween because its too much work to do more often and I'm allergic to 95% of the make-up.
But I do a good job impersonating a woman and I know I am passable. I can go into a biker bar or other really anti-gay bar and have straight men flirt with me because they are SURE I am a real woman.
MY QUESTION - I have to wear eyeglasses all the time because my vision is so bad. I am nearly legally blind and without glasses, I don't even feel comfortable walking around my own home, let alone out in public.
However, when I wear my glasses while doing drag, it takes away from the look, and people who know me can always tell its me due to my glasses. What can I do about the eyeglasses when I do drag? I can't not wear them due to my vision being so bad, and I don't think I would be able to have contact lenses due to how poor my vision is, and its too close to Halloween to get them now anyway.

2007-10-01 23:15:33 · 7 answers · asked by Barney Blake 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-01 23:00:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I'm a girl and so is she, i could be completly wrong here but i get the feeling shes flirting with me alot, she keeps touching my face and my hair, just lots of weird sexual connotations which make me uncomfortable...ive not been friends with her for long just for a week so she could be gay i dont know.

Should i say something or are some people just weird like that.
Or am i over reacting.

2007-10-01 22:57:38 · 6 answers · asked by ❀ѕoмeтнιng aвoυт eммa 2 ҳҲ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ҳҳ™ 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm working on a project that involves recreation and retreat for mothers who can't find time for themselves. The goal is to encourage the woman to take time for herself during her busy schedule and not feel guilty about it.

2007-10-01 22:49:29 · 3 answers · asked by atihcomatimam 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

sorry just asked a question.
I think I'm bi, I don't know if it's a "fad" or me, I don't believe in genders stopping love.
I never been with a girl but I haven't been with a guy either. no boyfriend no girlfriend. I have had lesbian dreams and straight ones too. I like girl porn. but it's like I can trun it off when I find out for sure there straight, I don't know. what I am. but I can turn off feelings for guys when I know they don't like me too.

2007-10-01 22:43:07 · 3 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

(It may don't make sense. I'm not an english user.)
We believed that The earth was flat, Einstein was wrong, alchemy was exist. But It turns out it all wrong.

Just like that, What Do we have to do if some sicentist solve the secret of the brain or Some shrink come up with the brilliant than Freudianism, And explain and prove that Homosexuality is wrong(Not natural, Or It's mental problem, Something wrong about brain cause the homosexuality...whatever)And Come up with the way to change sexuality, What Should we do?And What Should you do?

(I think We respect other's choices. If someone choose to make right than We should respect it, And if someone choose to stay homosexuality than we should resect it. Because Nomatter it's right or not it's our choice. It's their choice.)

2007-10-01 22:40:11 · 6 answers · asked by RG 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Why do scouts on parade all have the same uniform and look immaculate yet Girl Guides have a mix and match uniform, meaning that no 2 ever look the alike and instead of looking like they all belong to the same organisation they look rather akin to a walking jumble sale

2007-10-01 22:32:44 · 2 answers · asked by redrockindaddy 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

I met a guy in the gay bar the other day who said that he was in the military. So, I asked him (jokingly), "so, you lyed on your application?" He said he didnt because he wasnt gay at the time. He claims he "became" gay. I have one friend that says she used to be attracted to guys but is now lesbian. What do you think about this? I don't think someone can "become" gay and has to be born that way. Maybe that is gay by choice or a need of attention?

2007-10-01 22:18:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Is it right to be attracted to other cultures?
I keep seeing Muslim women with the head scarf, the Hejib i think it's called. A friend told me that women are forced to wear it because in old days in Arabia the women would sometimes not wear bras and show off thier bosoms to get rich men to adopt them into thier harem.

Anyway, i see these women on the street where i live in East London, and they just do it for me. I think about the forbiddeness and the wrath of God if I am to get my Christian hands on the fruits of Allah. I smell their underarm smelly smells and I imagine how much stronger it would be without the tent over them. I just want them.

My girlfriend is so judgemental & wouldn't understand my feelings. She hates foreigners. Mayeb i should ask her to dress this way at home for me as i know it would bring us closer. But i don't want to lose her because her dad died in the war and she starts blaming all dark people.

What shall i do?

2007-10-01 22:16:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

Can we have some more :)

1. I'm not really racist. I have LOTS of Black and Hispanic friends.
(Lots??? well..maybe you do)

2. Do you know my ancestors were so poor..they could never afford to buy slaves.
(Only if they did..they would be richer in their times)

3. You're the one who is being a reverse racist jerk.
(Don't accuse me of being racist)

4. I can't be racist. My cousin sister twice removed is dating a Black man.
(I never met her in the last five years)

5. I'm not racist at all...I'm only opposed to illegal immigration
(Non-white immigration)

6. I'm not racist because I believe we all bleed red.
(So do cats, dogs and pigs)

7. I send my children to an integrated school.
(in a segregated White suburb)

8. I watch Oprah regularly!
(LOL..This one's clearly my favourite)

9. I regularly donate to Africa charity organisations.
(OK.Granted)

10. Go away..enough..I'm not racist do you understand?
(Yes..understood well by now)

2007-10-01 21:51:57 · 11 answers · asked by Tripitaka 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

You can't say its not about me, since reality is subjective and in my reality, its about me. You also can't say, "oh you will soon" cuz I hate that fake optimisim. And you can't call me retarded or otherwise degraded me with words.

Under these terms, you may answer the question. NOW GO!

2007-10-01 21:13:09 · 2 answers · asked by Just Me 4 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-01 21:11:47 · 4 answers · asked by lonerhorse 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I see this every time: Americans subjugated by their country's freedom policy - USA is the biggest lie related to Freedom, because nobody is free there - I mean don't get me wrong, I like America but only as a tourist - living there is like a prison ( but not a Prison Break) - Everybody used to European Standards of Life told me that Freedom in USA is a utopia ... for that reason I ask you - do you think that USA is a free country ... Have you any idea how much freedom is in Romania? and the rates of criminality is 90% lower compare to Rate of criminality in USA ... I mean last year report of people in America dead by gun shots is 11.500 people - that compare to Romania where only 17 people died in this way, if you don't know this we are over 22 millions here, not such a small country :) - anyway I hope I'll get a motivated answer ... Thank you all Americans or not.

2007-10-01 21:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by Sky-Hunter 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

My 80 year old mother has dementia and she has become very paranoid. I know that might sound funny because oftentimes paranoia is used in strange ways to define people, but I really mean it.

2007-10-01 21:03:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-10-01 20:53:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-10-01 20:51:06 · 17 answers · asked by Eng6310 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007-10-01 20:46:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-10-01 20:15:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

You know what I mean. That specific way some gay men talk. And don't try to tell me they don't. They do. I went camping at Fifes in Guerneville CA. It was all gay men. Well, like three lesbians. Otherwise... Some of them did talk like that. Too many, I'd say. So did my roommate's friend "Sparkles".

My mother and her boyfriend spoke like that on occasion, calling things "fabulous". Before fifes, I always got mad at them because I found it stereotypey badness. Once I actually heard it en masse, though... it was a bit more difficult.

I find it irritating.

I know this question has been asked before, but I wasn't satisfied with the answers.

2007-10-01 19:10:23 · 11 answers · asked by Blearg 5 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2007 release.

2007-10-01 18:35:01 · 4 answers · asked by kriend 7 in Senior Citizens

I was just thinking this weekend about throwing EVERYTHING away I wasn't using. Then, last night I asked on here about help with my lower arm hurting from the computer. They advised me to get a brace for my arm. A few years ago, I broke my wrist and wore a brace. Guess what! I kept it! And I remembered where it was from just going thru a drawer. NOW what do I do???? lol Should I throw everything away ..or keep everything? You never know what you might need...like an arm brace. "What a revoltin' development this is!"..(Remember "The Life of Riley"??) lol

2007-10-01 18:06:48 · 25 answers · asked by Deenie 6 in Senior Citizens

Check it out. Im Bi, but more into guys than anything, I am not out and no one suspects me to be gay so im good. I play varsity Football and am also on my schools Student council, im really confused because theres this guy on ASB who i just recently felt a strong pull for. Hes very attractive, but theres something about him that ugh....Me and him were paired together for a day and got close, i noticed hes a real touvhy feely type, but how can i tell if he is, he might be like me. but AHH! Help please

2007-10-01 17:59:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

What would you do if you didn't know me, but had just seen me around a couple of times, and I walked passed you and looked at you while saying "Dammmmmn" meaning I think you're good looking. What would you do?

2007-10-01 17:49:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

We're all middle-aged, slightly overweight white guys who like football and naps in the afternoon. Given the right amount of alcohol, we can be a heck of a lot of fun and we cook a mean steak.

Don't be shy - I can take a little name calling!

2007-10-01 17:43:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

this guy i work with came to tell me i could sit him now-since i'm a host and hes a server-anywho he looked happy and wanted me to high five him but i said no-the reason said no is b/c my wrists really hurt and i've high five him before and he high fives me hard, so i said no and he fliped out-he said f**ck you b**ch-why would he just competely flip out like that? hes 24 going on 25 soon and i'm 20

2007-10-01 17:35:47 · 5 answers · asked by angel 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Why can't there be a separate Yahoo answers for teeny boppers & one for the general population? If I see one more question about Hollister, emo (what the fugg is that anyway?), Hanna Montana, or silly homework question, I'm going to be sick.

2007-10-01 17:27:21 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I'm a senior who has been 'lurking' around this group for a while. I held off for a bit as I was disappointed to see a lot of 'troll talk' and even some back 'n forth nastiness. Most of those in this group, however, seem to be very nice and here to have a bit of fun and companionship. I can go for that! I'm retired and most definitely fall into the senior catagory. My wife and I have been married for almost 41 years. Care to have someone join in?

2007-10-01 16:55:37 · 26 answers · asked by Penguin_Bob 7 in Senior Citizens

2007-10-01 16:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by Josh 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups