Joe's name is one of two names picked for the SO Interview of the Week!!

Ask Joe anything. And away we go....

My questions:

1. You have been part of the SO online community member since you were quite young. What are the changes you have experienced in your posting styles or interests since you were a child?

2. What would you like to do when you are out of high school?

Where are you from?

Hey, Joe :) :wave:

What is your favorite food? :)

Do you have a favorite Muppet?

Have you won any more marimba races? Do you think this should be made into a national sport?

yay, my turn! :woohoo: this is fun.


1. You have been part of the SO online community member since you were quite young. What are the changes you have experienced in your posting styles or interests since you were a child?
well, i've definitely change a LOT since i started posting here - my earlier posts are extremely childish and immature, obviously, lol. i think even in the last 6 months, i've matured a little bit more. i've also gone through quite a lot of interests - i came here for Full House/Who's the Boss, then went into an American Idol obsession for 2 years or so, and now i like various shows (including 30 Rock/Family Guy/The Simpsons). i think i'm at a maturing stage now to be honest, though i'm still not afraid to act like a crazy kid :p i've noticed my posts have become a little more serious, though, within the last few months.

2. What would you like to do when you are out of high school?
this is something i've been thinking about a lot lately, actually, and i think i want to go to college for either music or writing. the thing is, it's hard to get jobs in these fields, but they're really my two passions, and i wanna do something in one of them. i still don't know which one i wanna go into. maybe writing music, lol.

Where are you from?

about an hour from NYC.

What is your favorite food?
i LOVE tacos, especially my mom's homemade ones. mmm...so good. i really like pretty much any kind of chicken, as well.

Do you have a favorite Muppet?
LOL, i actually used to watch the show when i was little...but i can't really remember any of the muppets, except for Kermit and Miss Piggy. i THINK i liked Kermit the best when i was little so i'll choose him. :)

Have you won any more marimba races? Do you think this should be made into a national sport?
unfortunately i haven't been in any marimba races since marching band season (aka marimba racing season) ended :(. and actually i've been thinking of petitioning for it to become a national sport. it needs to at LEAST be shown on ESPN, that's for sure.

Have you ever gone through a "If its not old I dont watch it! TV phase?


When was the last time you sat through an episode of Full House and how much did you suffer?

If you had a heavy and painful object would you go back in time and beat up your 2004 self with it?

Have you ever gone through a "If its not old I dont watch it! TV phase?
not really. i was like that with music for a little while though, when i was little...since my parents really only listened to old music.

When was the last time you sat through an episode of Full House and how much did you suffer?
lol, i watched it a few times this past summer when Nick at Nite had in the overnight marathons. there was nothing else on. sometimes it's still entertaining to watch just cause of how cheesy it is.

If you had a heavy and painful object would you go back in time and beat up your 2004 self with it?
...i'd rather not beat myself up. :eek:

What kind of "old music" did your parents play that you used to listen to? (As in the post above)

What kind of art inspires you? (This is a Q I'm asking everyone, since I happen to love art, myself)

What is a "Marimba race"?

If you were given $100,000 tax free, but you could only buy ONE thing, what would you buy?

What kind of "old music" did your parents play that you used to listen to?
all different kinds. my dad listened to anything from Frank Sinatra, to the Beatles, to Motown. he likes Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder a lot, he used to BLAST CDs of them LOL. my mom is mostly into 70s and 80s rock, like Pat Benatar, Styx, The Eagles...ect. i still really like most of that music, but i like the newer music now too.

What kind of art inspires you?
definitely music. i've loved it ever since i was little, and i still love it now. playing it, listening to it...it's just awesome to me. i love writing too, but i dunno if that's considered an art.

What is a "Marimba race"?
well i don't know if you know what a marimba is or not, but it's a percussion instrument, similar to a piano (only smaller), that you hit with a stick instead of with your hands. kind of like a larger version of a xylophone. me and my friend used to race them back to the music room after marching band practice and we called it "marimba races" :lol:

If you were given $100,000 tax free, but you could only buy ONE thing, what would you buy?
hmm...cool question. the only thing i REALLY want right now is a drumset, so i'd go with that.

Am I truly the most awesome member here at SO? :confused: Just wondering.

What the hell is a Marimba? (Please post a picture.)

Do you need a chew?

How am I supposed to breathe with no air?
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That's all for now.

Am I truly the most awesome member here at SO? :confused: Just wondering.
umm...sure! :) if that's what you wanna believe!

What the hell is a Marimba? (Please post a picture.)
explained in above post ^^ here's a pic:
http://www.howardwho.com/marimba.jpg

Do you need a chew?
well, nothing else has worked so far...

How am I supposed to breathe with no air?
...you can't. :( unless you wanna be like Sandy from Spongebob and wear that air helmet.

umm...sure! :) if that's what you wanna believe!


explained in above post ^^ here's a pic:
http://www.howardwho.com/marimba.jpg


well, nothing else has worked so far...


...you can't. :( unless you wanna be like Sandy from Spongebob and wear that air helmet.
I asked YOU, bastard. Don't be getting no attitude with me.

Thanks, appreciate it.

Wish upon a star.

Ok, I think I will. BRB.

hmm whats the diff between a marimba and a xylophone? (And btw, who do you get to be the jockeys? :lol: )

Youre very close to the border (about 2 1/2 -3 hours from me), do you ever visit Canada? And is there anything about Canada youd like to know?

Do you like the Henry Ford / Greenfeild Village museum? ( Ive always wanted to see it)

hmm whats the diff between a marimba and a xylophone? (And btw, who do you get to be the jockeys? :lol: )
a marimba is much bigger then a xylophone and the sound it makes is a little bit deeper then that of a xylophone. you also typically use soft, felt mallets for the marimba and hard, plastic ones for the xylophone. and no one rides them, we just push em - if someone went on top of them, we'd get in trouble. :p


Youre very close to the border (about 2 1/2 -3 hours from me), do you ever visit Canada? And is there anything about Canada youd like to know?
actually, i've never been to Canada...i've never even been to extreme upstate NY, actually (like Rochester/Buffalo). i don't think i've been any more north then around Albany. i think you might be thinking i live more north then i do - i live close to the New York/New Jersey border. the area i live in is called the Hudson Valley because we're right along the Hudson River.my family doesn't really travel a lot, i've never even been outside of the US, actually. -_- i really wanna travel to another country sometime. i'd like to go to Canada someday just to see what it's like. is it true you guys have milk in bags up in Canada? LOL i know it's a weird question but my friend is from Canada and told me is that, and i always wanted to know if it was actually true.


Do you like the Henry Ford / Greenfeild Village museum? ( Ive always wanted to see it
i don't think i've ever been there...where is that?

a marimba is much bigger then a xylophone and the sound it makes is a little bit deeper then that of a xylophone. you also typically use soft, felt mallets for the marimba and hard, plastic ones for the xylophone. and no one rides them, we just push em - if someone went on top of them, we'd get in trouble. :p


actually, i've never been to Canada...i've never even been to extreme upstate NY, actually (like Rochester/Buffalo). i don't think i've been any more north then around Albany. i think you might be thinking i live more north then i do - i live close to the New York/New Jersey border. the area i live in is called the Hudson Valley because we're right along the Hudson River.my family doesn't really travel a lot, i've never even been outside of the US, actually. -_- i really wanna travel to another country sometime. i'd like to go to Canada someday just to see what it's like. is it true you guys have milk in bags up in Canada? LOL i know it's a weird question but my friend is from Canada and told me is that, and i always wanted to know if it was actually true.


i don't think i've ever been there...where is that?
Do you really think that extreme upstate NY is Rochester, Buffalo...or are you more aware that cities such as Potsdam, Canton and Massena actually fall into this category? omg2:

Do you really think that extreme upstate NY is Rochester, Buffalo...or are you more aware that cities such as Potsdam, Canton and Massena actually fall into this category? omg2:
anything above Albany is extreme upstate to me :mad:

oops I must have read someone elses location...I though you were from Detroit...ok youre more like 5-8 hours from me, i think
(Which is why i thought you were near the Henry Ford museum....duh #@_@# )

and yes, we do indeed get our milk in bags made to fit in specially made pitchers

pic #1- milk bags...in a bag (3 bags for a total of 4 liters)

pic #2- Special pitcher holds one 1 1/3 liter bag

pic #3- bag in pitcher, cut one corner off, and pour! :D

Ohh i see what happened, the OTHER Muppet guy is from Detroit and I read his location, instead of yours! :lol:

What is your favorite movie?

Favorite current tv show?

Favorite episode of your favorite show?

Favorite character on of your favorite show?

What's your dream car?

Favorite song?

Favorite sport?

Favorite dessert?

Favorite board game?

Favorite holiday?

Do you have a pet, and what's his/her name?

Favorite movie actor and movie actress?

What kind of a computer do you have?

What's your favorite screen name that you've had on SO?

Thank you Joe. :wave:

...you can't. :( unless you wanna be like Sandy from Spongebob and wear that air helmet.
Do you realize that in order for you to breathe in an Air Helmet, you would still need air...And if you were wearing said helmet, you actually would have...Air?

What is your favorite movie?
i really like the Harry Potter movies. A Christmas Story is always a heartwarming one to watch too.

Favorite current tv show?
i like 30 Rock and Family Guy about equally right now...but I'll go with Family Guy for now

Favorite episode of your favorite show?
probably "PTV", the episode where Peter makes his own TV station. it's just a hilarious episode in general, and a good spoof of the FCC. :lol:

Favorite character on of your favorite show?
Stewie. it's hilarious how he's an evil genius but also still acts like a baby half of the time. :rofl:

What's your dream car?
i'd like a convertable, of any kind...but i know that'll probably never happen. :p

Favorite song?
my all-time favorite would probably have to be "Heaven" by Bryan Adams, i used to listen to it all the time when i was little, and i just think it's an amazing song.

Favorite sport?
football...i'm not a huge sports person, but my family loves football, and even though i'm not obsessed over it, i think watching a football game on TV is always pretty fun and exciting.

Favorite dessert?
cheesecake....so delicious. i also LOVE brownies. :drool:

Favorite board game?
i've always liked Pictionary. i can't draw, but that makes it more fun. :lol: Monolopy is always fun to play too.

Favorite holiday?
Christmas. i just love it. :D it's so much fun.

Do you have a pet, and what's his/her name?
i have a dog Petey :)

Favorite movie actor and movie actress?
i'm not a huge movie person, but i like Johnny Depp just cause i think it's cool that he plays SO many different roles, i mean...look at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and then Pirates of the Carribean, lol. for actress...hmm, i don't know.

What kind of a computer do you have?
i have a Compaq :) my mom's computer is a Compaq, too.

What's your favorite screen name that you've had on SO?
i've always liked Maroon5'd...even though i'm not really into them anymore, i just always thought it was cool. :lol: i look back at Joe: Texas Smurftractor fondly too, just cause it reminds me of some really fun times here. :)

Do you realize that in order for you to breathe in an Air Helmet, you would still need air...And if you were wearing said helmet, you actually would have...Air?
yeah, but if she was in a place with NO air and she had an emergency air helmet it would give her air. so...WHATEVER. :mad:

What's the hardest you've laughed at a Family Guy moment/episode?


Who's your fav on AI this season?

What's the hardest you've laughed at a Family Guy moment/episode?
no idea :lol: i laughed pretty hard all through-out PTV.

Who's your fav on AI this season?
i don't have a favorite yet.

no idea :lol: i laughed pretty hard all through-out PTV.


i don't have a favorite yet.
Like you,Id have to call that my fav FG ep too.

The Waltons parody :rotflmao: It was better than the actual Waltons show

Will You Be My Valentine?

Will You Be My Valentine?
IT DEPENDS.

yeah, but if she was in a place with NO air and she had an emergency air helmet it would give her air. so...WHATEVER. :mad:
You're the boss.

Is this the cutest thing you ever saw er what? Is it so cute it makes your head want to explode? It does for me.

IT DEPENDS.

On what? MAH HOTNESSSS?

Is this the cutest thing you ever saw er what? Is it so cute it makes your head want to explode? It does for me.
AWWW. yes, it does. so cute. :mrtarver:

On what? MAH HOTNESSSS?
POSSIBLY.

POSSIBLY.

Such a shallow little ho you are.

Fav contestant in the top 24?

Who were you surprised didnt make it? Who did you want to make it that didnt?

is THIS your card?

*3 of Diamonds*

Fav contestant in the top 24?
i dont have one favorite...i like Kady, Carly, David A, Michael, David Cook, and Ramielle a lot. and Alaina and Brooke, too. i like a LOT of people - it will be a good year :)

Who were you surprised didnt make it? Who did you want to make it that didnt?
i kinda liked that Josiah guy even though he was cocky. Cardin was good too, and hot. :) for the most part though, i was happy with this top 24.

is THIS your card?

*3 of Diamonds*
im sorry, it is not :(

What food could you not live without? - CHEESE. i love cheese, all kinds. it's delicious.