Elliot Bridgewater - Plinky Answers

You're giving the keynote address to the graduating seniors of a high school today. What's your advice to them?

2009-05-18T20:23:54-06:00

Keep studying...

What are you doing to help the environment?

2009-04-25T15:42:57-06:00

I wash my clothes at 30°, turn the water off whilst I brush my teeth until I need it, turn off anything electrical when I am not using it etc.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

2009-04-25T15:41:49-06:00

I'm not sure in the long-term but realistically in the short-term (next few years), I guess a Desktop Support Technician.

What's the longest-distance relationship you maintain (or ever have)?

2009-04-25T15:40:36-06:00

The person who lives furthest that I still have regular contact with is Jennifer Huebl, a fellow RIk Mayall fan who I met up with in the UK in November 2005.

Describe what you wear when you're trying to impress.

2009-04-25T15:38:00-06:00

A nice shirt, top two/three buttons undone and sleeves rolled up - along with some decent jeans and clean underwear!

List your rules for maintaining a healthy relationship.

2009-04-25T15:36:45-06:00

Don't be too similar or too different
I'm no expert at this stuff but I've been with lasses that I had nothing in common with and also some that I've had too much in common with, and it certainly hindered the relationships at times.

Say sorry
Being able to man-up and say sorry is important. I've been too stubborn in the past and it can only bring negative things.

See each other regulary but give yourselves space
Long distance relationships are crap, but you also don't want to see each other every hour or the day.

Animal face-off! Who would win in a fight between a gorilla and a pack of hyenas?

2009-04-25T15:33:51-06:00

A pack of hyenas would win. They're strong as they are; and they'd hold power in numbers. I'd not like to see the result...!

There's never enough time, is there? What would you do with an extra three hours today?

2009-04-25T15:31:03-06:00

I'd go to the gym and play about in the sun for longer.

You're stuck on an island with plenty of food, a companion, and a relatively stress-free lifestyle. What do you say when the rescue ship comes?

2009-04-25T15:30:17-06:00

I'd ask to be taken home - I need more company than one person, no matter who it is.

What are the warning signs that you should leave a party?

2009-04-25T15:28:30-06:00

I start to slur my words
Always a sign you're getting too drunk for your own good.

Trouble appears to be kicking off
Time to go, I value my teeth tar!

All the fit birds have left
No point in staying if there are only blokes and mingers left.

What's your dream ride?

2009-04-25T15:25:36-06:00

I'd have to say the Bugatti Veyron. In fact, I'd prefer to sit on the passenger side.

What will you do when the zombies come?

2009-03-26T17:07:22-06:00

Hole up on a roof somewhere with a shotgun, plenty of shells, food, drink, company etc.

What gadget is at the top of your wish list?

2009-03-21T16:52:28-06:00

A top-of-the-range 60" plasma would be nice.

Name three songs you'd put on a road trip mix tape

2009-03-14T07:42:40-06:00

That Boy That Girl by Hadouken!

Standard by JME

Jizz in My Pants by The Lonely Island

When did you realize you were an adult?

2009-03-14T07:39:16-06:00

When I was walking across a narrow bridge and a women told her young daughter to "Move out the way for the man". Man :)

Describe how you'd spend £1,000

2009-03-14T07:38:13-06:00

I'd put it all into paying off a small part of my immediate debt.

Share where you'd fly for the weekend if your best friend had a helicopter

2009-03-10T14:04:10-06:00

Germany. It's a fair distance away and could spend a good few hours there before having to come back. I've also always wanted to visit it.

Name two songs you could be convinced to sing at a karaoke bar

2009-03-10T13:59:41-06:00

Creep by Radiohead

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) by Marilyn Manson

What are you afraid of?

2009-03-10T13:56:35-06:00

Mine is being alone for all of my life.

Recall when you first started using the Internet regularly

2009-03-10T13:54:49-06:00

I first joined the Internet in 1998 with Which? Online. The first website(s) I visited was Carling.co.uk and Tucows.co.uk.

Describe your favorite room

2009-03-10T13:52:24-06:00

A cinema screening room.

Name a movie character who reminded you of yourself or someone you know

2009-03-10T13:51:18-06:00

Tom Steer is a religious defacto Hobbit.

Recount the origins of any nicknames or pet names you have

2009-03-10T13:48:15-06:00

Porno started in September 2006 when I start at Nottingham Trent University. It stemmed from a small collection I had, as well as some stories I had related to exs ;)

Have you gone a day without your cell phone?

2009-03-10T13:41:26-06:00

I've gone a week or two a year without my phone and I seemed to cope ok.

Share your preferred form of exercise

2009-03-10T13:38:16-06:00

I go to the gym on average five times a week.

Horn in Hand is great for drinks with an old friend

2009-03-10T13:30:28-06:00

Relaxed atmosphere, quiet music and cheap drinks. Everything a good ex-student would ask for,

List the contents of your pockets or purse

2009-03-10T13:27:22-06:00

The following are always in my pockets when I go out...

Debit card
With no money!

Student card
Even though I'm not a student!

I.D.
Never know when you'll need it!

My mobile phone
Use it a lot, so why not?

Keys
Obvious reasons.

Describe any wardrobe changes you make when you get home from work, school, or your other day activities.

2009-03-09T09:34:32-06:00

I tend to get naked. I live on my own at the moment, why not?

What industry ushered you into the workforce?

2009-03-09T09:33:28-06:00

I worked for Carphone Warehouse and Nightfreight very briefly in 2004. My first proper part-time job was at Greggs in 2004/2005, where I worked Saturday and Sundays for six months.

In defense of my vice: Alcohol.

2009-03-09T09:30:52-06:00

My vice would be alcohol. I started when I was 17 after a bad breakup and decided I needed a social life! I'm defending it because without it, I wouldn't have gone out and done all the things I've done in order to get the mates I have.