I got tagged by Jimbo with this Meme. That Joisey bum. He does have a nice head of hair though. LALOLKFATYK stands for “Learn A Lot Of Little Known Facts About Those You Know”. Here goes nothin' (probably literally true):
WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I have a cousin Jerry, Jerry Seinfeld, and Curly (of the Three Stooges). We are the only Jerome's that I know of in the world. Most Jerry's are actually Gerald's. But it is Jerome for me. I hated that name when I was a kid. The teacher would always ask on the first day of school if you would like to go by another name. I always yelled out "Jerry" before she could even get the "Jerome" out of her mouth. Now a days, I've grown used to it. Being Catholic, most baby names were based on saints. So I guess you could say I was named for St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators and librarians.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
When my ENT doctor pulled a snot sample out of my sinuses. Damn, that hurt.
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
I do. I have very nice handwriting. I actually got a dollar in the third grade, for best penmanship. But my hand cramps up and I can't do it for very long. My Mom (ex school-marm) says it's because I don't hold my pen correctly.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Smoked turkey.
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No. Also, no dogs or cats that I call my kids (God, do I hate that). Lots of nieces and nephews though.
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I doubt it. Most of my friends are radically different than me, without my good Catholic morals.
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
I'm a founding member of the National Sarcasm Society. Like we need your approval.
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes, I do. Which may have something to do with my sinus problems I've been having lately.
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I parachuted out the second time I was ever up in an airplane. I thought I'd try it before I developed a fear of flying. So given the chance, yes, I probably would bungee jump.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Life cereal. Got Mom and Dad hooked on it too. It's like crack. Only without the heart palpitations.
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Always..
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
If this means lifting something, the answer would be no. If this means showing inner strength in the face of adversity, the answer would be yes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Strawberry.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their handshake. I've met a lot of people in Indiana who are missing fingers. Freaks me out.
RED OR PINK?
Either one tends to get tossed in my load of whites. So I'd say neither.
WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My amazing ability to instantly forget someone's name. Unless I see their name in print, I've forgotten it before the handshake is over. Probably because they are missing a finger (see above).
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My Mom who used to be able to cook, clean, and drive. She still tries to cook once in a while, but it's usually a disaster.
WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Blue jean shorts and white sneakers.
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
Leftover Margarita Pizza.
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
The wind.
IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Yellow.
FAVORITE SMELLS?
Haven't been able to smell for about twenty years. Hoping to get that fixed this summer.
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My buddy Mike from Oklahoma.
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
NCAA Basketball Tournament.
HAIR COLOR?
Brown with lots of grey creeping in.
EYE COLOR?
Green / Blue.
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No. But I really need to start wearing my bi-focals...if I want to order from a menu ever again.
FAVORITE FOOD?
Pizza King deluxe pizza. They dice up the meat to where it is crumbly and the pizza is cut into small squares. It's very easy to lose track of how many pieces you've eaten.
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Scary movies. Doesn't matter if it makes sense; just gimme a good scare. Happy endings? Puh-leeeeez.
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Knocked Up. Much better than I thought it would be.
WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Gray Polo T-shirt.
SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summertime, summertime, sum, sum, summertime. I can't get enough. And now that I'm back in Indiana I get about two months less summertime than what I had in Oklahoma. I do not like wearing a coat or sweatshirt.
HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs. When I lived with my cousins in Pennsylvania, they were very kiss-y. So were their relatives on the other side of the family. I was always caught off guard with a mouth full of food or a big cold sore on my lip. It's very hard to dodge the kiss and divert to a hug. But I have a new strategy now. Shake hands and then with the left hand, pull the other person towards you, and give them a hug. Clean, easy, no passing bodily fluids, or food. I barely know where my mouth's been and no idea where theirs has been.
FAVORITE DESSERT?
Strawberry shortcake.
MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
I would say Nora.
LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
HoosierBoy.
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I really don't read much. I'm more of a puzzle guy (crossword, sudoku, etc.)
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
The company logo.
WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Didn't watch any TV last night. I got rid of my satellite dish, and only get about six local channels. I watch a lot of movies on DVD.
FAVORITE SOUND?
As I get older, the sound of silence.
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
I always have the Beatles in my 5-CD changer. I can get housework done a lot faster with the Fab Four playing.
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Germany, three times.
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I can back up a one-axle trailer. This farming skill has come in handy when launching a boat at the lake. It is way more useful than, say...holding a pig while he's being castrated.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Indianapolis Methodist Hospital.
WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
HoosierBoy and Nora are tagged. I think everyone else has already done this one. If you have not yet been tagged, feel free to join in.
I'm now looking forward to your nose operation. I may have to take a sabatical until the descriptions die down.
Hmm, I've been thinking of posting Marilyns famous shortcake redipe.
Homemade cherry-nut ice cream and I'll not go in to may present attire. No. It's not, a tire.
Posted by: cliff | June 18, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Okay Jerry --
I'll work on this soon. My first Meme.
Oh, and what does meme mean anyway?
Posted by: nora | June 18, 2007 at 11:17 PM
...plus, I need to be wearing pants when I fill it out.
A bathrobe won't cut it.
Posted by: nora | June 18, 2007 at 11:19 PM
You my dear friend are a cornball,, just a word I have some how added to my daily list.... I will tell you taht when I fill out these things they are NEVER as full of input.... I LOVED IT
Posted by: just a mom | June 19, 2007 at 02:07 AM
Margarita pizza??? Can you expand on this...sounds VERY interesting. I don't that I've ever even heard of it let alone tasted it.
Posted by: Chickie | June 19, 2007 at 06:10 AM
... you'd be a yellow crayon?.. my goodness.....
Posted by: Eric | June 19, 2007 at 06:44 AM
I think you're the only person who's done this meme who'd actually agree to bungee jumping. That's the spirit.
Posted by: Erica | June 19, 2007 at 08:24 AM
I have to agree with Cliff about the sinus operation stuff, considering how you were with the details of the other one!! ICK!!! You know I take care of my husband and I can handle BM's, vomit, and all that stuff, but if it comes from the nose....ICK!! Of course I have to handle it but....it grosses me out like nothing else.
Very interesting meme Jerry. I wish your Mom was able to do the things she once could. Nothing like our Mom's cooking is there?
Bungee jumping? You are brave Jerry, or crazy!!
Posted by: Rachel | June 19, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Oh My Gawd, I nearly spit Dr Pepper outta my nose when I read about the fingerless handshakes!!!!!!!
I don't think I will ever forget that.
Posted by: Rave | June 19, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Jerry
Nicely done! Your answers to WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? had me laughing for a good twenty minutes. No kidding.
Ralph
Posted by: Ralph | June 19, 2007 at 05:25 PM
Hi Jerry!
Whats my name ;) I'm picking. Maybe next year we can get you and Erica to go sky diving at the blog meet in Texas.
Posted by: Becky | June 19, 2007 at 05:44 PM
but can you back a four wheel wagon?
Posted by: GUYK | June 19, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Hi Jerry. Great answers. (Hoosierboy sent me.)
We seem to have a lot in common.
Like: Do you have one green eye and one blue eye? Or did you mean your eyes are "blue/green"? I have two different colored eyes (too?)
I'm a Hoosier.
I also have a brother named Jerome (and he hates it, and calls himself Jerry). AND... He's missing a finger. Fer real!
Posted by: Freddie | June 20, 2007 at 01:58 PM
Cliff - Don't tell me that I grossed out an old farm boy? Is that even possible?
Nora - Meme. I think because it's all about MeMe. Pants are optional.
Just a Mom - Cornball? Haven't been called that in a long time.
Chickie - Margarita pizza. It has olive oil and fresh tomatoes, lotsa cheese.
Eric - You gotta problem with yellow? Hmmm?
Erica - Me & You. Tandem bungee jump. How 'bout it?
Rachel - Another snot-phobe, eh?
Rave - I think it's due to the blue-collar nature of my area in Indiana. Lots of industrial accidents.
Ralph - I really can't remember names.
Becky - A tandem jump; yes we should.
GUYK - I cannot back up a four wheel wagon. As hard as I've tried, I can't do it.
Freddie - No, I have two greenish/blue eyes. That's funny that your brother Jerome is missing a finger. I'll have to meet him, and shake his hand. Welcome aboard, Hoosier!
Posted by: Jerry | June 20, 2007 at 03:53 PM
Yo! Nicely done, Jerry. I suggest that, since you have not smelled anything in twenty years, when you get that fixed you face directly AWAY from Washington D.C. The stink might kill ya.
Posted by: Jim - PRS | June 20, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Jimbo,
One of the last times I remember being able to smell was on the Jersey Turnpike. But not what you're thinking. It's a funny story. I'll have to write a post about it soon.
Posted by: Jerry | June 20, 2007 at 11:46 PM
Jerry, I, for one, look forward to that story, which I'm sure will probably make me laugh as much as the hilarious, yet unrealistic, prospect of us bungee jumping in tandem. I adore you, you're wonderful, but dream on.
Posted by: Erica | June 22, 2007 at 05:39 PM
I enjoyed catching up on your latest posts.
Vanilla is better than strawberry when it comes to ice cream, but I wouldn't toss a strawberry cone in the trash.
I hope your sense of smell is restored with the sinus surgery. You are missing out on some really good and really bad smells. :-)
Posted by: Jamie Dawn | June 24, 2007 at 06:20 PM