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1 - because manatees are going to take over the world and if you dont give me best answer, you will be on their bad side when they come into power

2 - because i deserve it!

3 - because i starred it and nobody else did!

2007-03-03 04:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Oklahoma Economist 6 · 2 0

1. Because i can answer questions in a good way and i can also have a laugh at the same time.

2. My language is understandable and it is easy for others to read and it's in standard English.

3. Because im adding interesting information to my question;

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2007-03-03 04:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by DARIA. - JOINED MAY 2006 7 · 1 0

Because I put a lot of thought into it, I don't just give yes and no answers, and I am always nice about it. I really don't think about getting chosen as best answer when I am writing, I just try and give my honest opinion and if it's chosen.....it makes my day!

2007-03-03 03:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 0 0

1. It would be a wonderful way to start my otherwise dreary and rainy weekend.
2. I have a lot of wit and humor to offer for future answers (my interview answer there)
3. I would be sure to say THANK YOU afterward.

:)

2007-03-03 03:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by The Gal w/the Camera 5 · 0 0

1- because i lost 10 points just to post jokes to make you laugh
2- if you do i will choose your answer as a best answer in my question
3- i gave you a star and a smile :)

2007-03-03 04:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1) I replied speedily

2) I listed my reasons in bulletpoint fashion

3) It would be like giving to charity

2007-03-03 03:58:28 · answer #6 · answered by Veruca Salt 6 · 0 0

1. as I'm me
2. i'm likely to return the favor
3. I'll hunt you down if you don't

2007-03-03 03:57:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1. Ba
2. Ba
3. Booey

2007-03-03 04:00:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

1) Why
2) Wouldn't
3) You....?

2007-03-03 23:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

1. Because I asked nicely
2. Because you appreciate my asking nicely
3 You're just a really swell person

2007-03-03 03:57:12 · answer #10 · answered by spun_up_06 4 · 3 0

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