Yahoo Answers

[Mongo Skruddgemire]

I like to hang out on Yahoo Answers. I'm pretty learned when it comes to Freshwater Aquariums, I do Computers and IT as a profession, and I have been around the block a few times when it comes to life questions regarding first traffic tickets, what to do when the check engine light comes on, who to talk to about a landlord not fixing a broken appliance...that sort of stuff.

But what is it with all the people who come on and ask for things that we can not answer?

It is one thing to ask "I'm into Science Fiction and I'm looking for something that a Star Trek fan might enjoy." (To which I might suggest Babylon 5, Firefly, or Battlestar Galactica), or "What other authors are similar to Tolkien?" (Dennis L. McKiernan), or "Are there any new artists with a similar sound to "The Presidents of the United States of America?"

You can answer these since you have an inkling of what they like (or the person they're asking about if they're giving a gift) and can make suggestions that they don't know about.

But I get people asking "What movie should I watch?" or "What songs should I download for my iPod?" or "What should I name my new cat? (why bother, they never come when you call anyway)" or my favorite "I just got $200 from my grandmother for my birthday. What should I buy with it?"

These people are asking others to pick things that should be a matter of their own opinions. They should be able to say "Gee, I like..." and pick something based on that.

But no! They are acting like sheeple and asking others to think for them. I'm half tempted to start answering those questions by suggesting the first and oddest thing that comes to mind.

What should name my kid? - Alonzo Quintin Snodgrass
What should I read? - A book
What movie should I watch? - Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter
What music should I listen to? - GWAR ("Destroying everything you cherish, Masturbating as you perish" Nothing like a good love ballad)
My goldfish died. What should I do with it? - Skull @#$% it.

And many, many more.

[draggar]

The ultimate from Yahoo answers:

http://howisbabbyformed.com/

Many times the answers are far better than the questions.

But - some people take it way to seriously. I was in there for a while wiht dogs and some of the questions people ask the most common answer was "get your dog tot he vet ASAP" and they'd stick around asking more questions.

[DrFaroohk]

I hate it when people don't even give straight answers on there...sure the question might be retarded, but come on....answer the question or don't. Like if someone says "Hey I just killed my mom, where can I hide the body so the cops don't find it?"

Sure, outrageous question. Probably shouldn't be asked. But I think people should respond with either A) "Dig a nice deep hole way out in the woods and cover it with lime." or B) Ignore the question and move on with their lives or C) Ignore the fucking question and just move on.

[Mongo Skruddgemire]

I hate it when people don't even give straight answers on there...sure the question might be retarded, but come on....answer the question or don't. Like if someone says "Hey I just killed my mom, where can I hide the body so the cops don't find it?"

Sure, outrageous question. Probably shouldn't be asked. But I think people should respond with either A) "Dig a nice deep hole way out in the woods and cover it with lime." or B) Ignore the question and move on with their lives or C) Ignore the fucking question and just move on.

But! The questions you are talking about are the troll bait questions. I know why people ask them. They ask them to be funny (in their minds) or to elicit a shock reaction.

Those I actually answer and I'll answer them as if they were real. Example "My transvestite dog is mad at me. Why?" To which I'll give an answer to the effect of "Well transvestitism only really applies to some one who dresses opposite their gender standard. A dog doesn't wear clothes. So the only he could cross-dress would be if you put the feminine clothing on him. Which could explain why the dog is annoyed as many dogs to not like the feel of wearing clothing as it is restrictive to them."

However, the questions that annoy me are the ones asked when the answer should be a matter of personal preference. Asking "Which MP3 player should I consider buying and why?" is a question that makes sense to ask. They know what they want (in this case, an MP3 player) and are asking for input as to which MP3 player they should consider and the pros and cons of each.

But there are people who ask "My grandmother gave me $200. What should I spend it on?" Well how in the name of Zeus's asscrack am I supposed to know? Is this person a geek? Do we like Video Games? Are we into fashion? Are we old enough to drive? What?

The only answer to that sort of question should come from the person asking that question and that answer should be "Well gee, I always wanted..."

That's what I'm complaining about. All the stupid people who feel the need to let others live their lives for them.

You know...sheeple

[Nyoibo]

But there are people who ask "My grandmother gave me $200. What should I spend it on?" Well how in the name of Zeus's asscrack am I supposed to know?

The correct answer is alcohol and bitches.

[Mongo Skruddgemire]

The correct answer is alcohol and bitches.

What if he's diabetic and homosexual?

[Nyoibo]

Drugs and bitches.

[Hyena Dandy]

True. There are guys who you can call bitch.

[Ginger Tea]

If I were to ask the world in general what to watch, I would give them a list of my current to watch pile of DVD's, which is quite big at the moment, I'd say 50 DVD's and about 5 of em were only a quid so dont expect quality, although I enjoyed "dead men don't die" purely due to it being so abismal.
But I would ask for recomendations from those that have seen one or more as to it being worth my time watching that over something else

I wouldnt say "what shall I watch?" as that is too open ended, I might have seen it or I might not have it

[Lace Neil Singer]

TV sucks. Read comics instead.

Seriously, some of those questions and answers are total comedy. XD It makes you wonder whether the people asking the questions really are that thick, or if they're just trolling for the lulz.

[Rageaholic]

Yahoo answers is teh fails. As stupid as some of the questions are, some of the answers are just as bad, if not worse than the questions. Last I heard, it was something to do with getting enough points by giving stupid answers just so they can ask stupid questions.

Plus most of the people give shitty advice or are just plain trolling for lulz.