'This Ain't No Thinkin' Thing!'
What is your age range?
| 30% (29) | younger than 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (22) | 16-18 | |
| 9% (9) | 19-22 | |
| 10% (10) | mid 20s | |
| 4% (4) | late 20s | |
| 8% (8) | early 30s | |
| 2% (2) | mid 30s | |
| 1% (1) | late 30s | |
| 2% (2) | early 40s | |
| 2% (2) | mid 40s | |
| 1% (1) | late 40s | |
| 3% (3) | early 50s | |
| 1% (1) | mid 50s | |
| 1% (1) | late 50s | |
| 0% (0) | 60-70 | |
| 0% (0) | 70-80 | |
| 0% (0) | older than 80 |
95 voters have answered this question.
What is your gender?
| 72% (68) | female | |
|---|---|---|
| 27% (26) | male |
94 voters have answered this question.
Where do you live? (Following the list of U.S. states are other countries & geographical areas. I apologize for leaving so many countries out. I had to condense them into groupings to save on space and time.
| 1% (1) | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Alaska | |
| 1% (1) | Arizona | |
| 0% (0) | Arkansas | |
| 14% (14) | California | |
| 1% (1) | Colorado | |
| 2% (2) | Connecticut | |
| 0% (0) | Delaware | |
| 6% (6) | Florida | |
| 4% (4) | Georgia | |
| 0% (0) | Hawaii | |
| 0% (0) | Idaho | |
| 0% (0) | Illinois | |
| 2% (2) | Indiana | |
| 0% (0) | Iowa | |
| 0% (0) | Kansas | |
| 0% (0) | Kentucky | |
| 0% (0) | Louisiana | |
| 0% (0) | Maine | |
| 0% (0) | Maryland | |
| 4% (4) | Massachusetts | |
| 4% (4) | Michigan | |
| 2% (2) | Minnesota | |
| 0% (0) | Mississippi | |
| 2% (2) | Missouri | |
| 1% (1) | Montana | |
| 0% (0) | Nebraska | |
| 1% (1) | Nevada | |
| 0% (0) | New Hampshire | |
| 0% (0) | New Jersey | |
| 2% (2) | New Mexico | |
| 7% (7) | New York | |
| 1% (1) | North Carolina | |
| 0% (0) | North Dakota | |
| 0% (0) | Ohio | |
| 0% (0) | Oklahoma | |
| 0% (0) | Oregon | |
| 4% (4) | Pennsylvania | |
| 0% (0) | Rhode Island | |
| 2% (2) | South Carolina | |
| 0% (0) | South Dakota | |
| 0% (0) | Tennessee | |
| 6% (6) | Texas | |
| 0% (0) | Utah | |
| 0% (0) | Vermont | |
| 4% (4) | Virginia | |
| 1% (1) | Washington | |
| 0% (0) | Washington,D.C. | |
| 0% (0) | West Virginia | |
| 3% (3) | Wisconsin | |
| 0% (0) | Wyoming | |
| 1% (1) | Canada (western provinces) | |
| 0% (0) | Canada (central provinces) | |
| 1% (1) | Canada (eastern provinces) | |
| 0% (0) | Mexico | |
| 0% (0) | Central America | |
| 0% (0) | South America | |
| 0% (0) | Africa | |
| 2% (2) | British Isles | |
| 1% (1) | Scandinavia | |
| 5% (5) | Mainland Europe | |
| 2% (2) | Eastern Europe | |
| 1% (1) | Southern Europe | |
| 0% (0) | Russia | |
| 1% (1) | India | |
| 0% (0) | Asia | |
| 0% (0) | Pacific Islands | |
| 6% (6) | Australia | |
| 1% (1) | New Zealand |
96 voters have answered this question.
Since this is a relationship-type poll, I might as well ask a question that sounds like that stereotypical clicheÃÂ pickup line: whatÃÂs your sign?
| 14% (14) | Aquarius | |
|---|---|---|
| 2% (2) | Aries | |
| 10% (10) | Cancer | |
| 9% (9) | Capricorn | |
| 7% (7) | Gemini | |
| 5% (5) | Leo | |
| 8% (8) | Libra | |
| 7% (7) | Pisces | |
| 8% (8) | Sagittarius | |
| 4% (4) | Scorpio | |
| 14% (14) | Taurus | |
| 7% (7) | Virgo |
95 voters have answered this question.
Are you...
| 23% (22) | single (not dating anyone and/or not interested in anyone) | |
|---|---|---|
| 31% (30) | single (but dating and/or interested in someone) | |
| 22% (21) | in a steady relationship (boyfriend/girlfriend) | |
| 2% (2) | engaged | |
| 18% (17) | married | |
| 1% (1) | separated | |
| 0% (0) | divorced | |
| 1% (1) | widowed |
94 voters have answered this question.
When did you have your first real date? (the word ÃÂrealÃÂ explains my lack of including elementary school as a choice. Sorry, but that is NOT dating as we know it! *chuckle*)
| 25% (24) | when I was junior high school age | |
|---|---|---|
| 37% (36) | when I was high school age | |
| 11% (11) | when I was between 18-21 | |
| 0% (0) | when I was between 22-25 | |
| 1% (1) | when I was between 26-29 | |
| 0% (0) | when I was 30 or older | |
| 24% (23) | I have not had a real date yet |
95 voters have answered this question.
When did you have your first real boyfriend/girlfriend? (again, the word ÃÂrealÃÂ explains my lack of including elementary school as a choice. Sorry, but that is not any kind of mature relationship, even if you thought so at the time *chuckle*.)
| 26% (25) | when I was junior high school age | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (38) | when I was high school age | |
| 8% (8) | when I was between 18-21 | |
| 3% (3) | when I was between 22-25 | |
| 0% (0) | when I was between 26-29 | |
| 0% (0) | when I was 30 or older | |
| 21% (20) | I have not had a boyfriend/girlfriend yet |
94 voters have answered this question.
GUYS: How do you feel about asking girls out?
| 12% (5) | I prefer to ask the girl all of the time. | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (11) | I prefer to ask the girl most of the time. | |
| 51% (20) | I think guys and girls should ask each other out equally (about half & half) | |
| 5% (2) | I prefer it when the girl asks me most of the time. | |
| 2% (1) | I prefer it when the girl asks me all of the time. |
39 voters have answered this question.
GIRLS: How do you feel about asking guys out?
| 33% (24) | I prefer it when the guy asks me all the time. | |
|---|---|---|
| 37% (27) | I prefer it when the guy asks me most of the time. | |
| 23% (17) | I think girls and guys should ask each other out equally (about half & half) | |
| 2% (2) | I prefer asking the guy most of the time. | |
| 2% (2) | I prefer asking the guy all of the time. |
72 voters have answered this question.
What do you think about people kissing on the first date?
| 10% (10) | as a rule, I think it is taking things too fast. | |
|---|---|---|
| 77% (74) | I think it is sometimes okay, but it depends on the chemistry. | |
| 11% (11) | I think it's great! No problems at all! |
95 voters have answered this question.
What would you find the most touching thought from your interest/significant other/spouse? Please pick no more than THREE.
| 27% (25) | bringing or sending me flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (12) | buying me jewelry | |
| 7% (7) | buying me my favorite clothes | |
| 27% (25) | cooking or baking something especially for me | |
| 15% (14) | helping me with my homework (or job-work taken home) | |
| 20% (19) | inviting me out to a surprise lunch | |
| 51% (47) | planning a day-trip or weekend getaway (without my help) | |
| 40% (37) | sending me notes (email or Snail Mail) for no special reason | |
| 7% (7) | washing my car for me | |
| 34% (32) | wearing the scent and/or clothes they know I like on them | |
| 31% (29) | writing me a special poem or song |
92 voters have answered this question.
If your interest/significant other/spouse were to incorporate themselves into a dessert, how would you like them ÃÂservedÃÂ? Please pick no more than TWO.
| 55% (50) | covered in rich chocolate sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| 24% (22) | draped across a banana split dish & covered w/ ice cream & toppings | |
| 13% (12) | inside your favorite cream pie | |
| 2% (2) | inside your favorite fruit pie | |
| 31% (28) | jumping out of a cake and covered in frosting | |
| 10% (9) | laying upon a crisp waffle, covered in butter/syrup, whipped cream & berries | |
| 11% (10) | surrounded by your favorite jello | |
| 14% (13) | under a pile of your favorite cookies |
90 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever placed a personals ad?
| 8% (8) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 91% (87) | no |
95 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever responded to a personals ad?
| 13% (13) | yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 86% (82) | no |
95 voters have answered this question.
What do you notice first about someone? (yes, theyÃÂre in top-to-bottom order!)
| 20% (19) | hair | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% (51) | eyes | |
| 1% (1) | nose | |
| 0% (0) | ears | |
| 9% (9) | mouth | |
| 0% (0) | neck | |
| 6% (6) | chest | |
| 2% (2) | arms | |
| 1% (1) | hands | |
| 3% (3) | butt | |
| 3% (3) | legs | |
| 0% (0) | feet |
95 voters have answered this question.
What type of movie is best to help break the ice between two people newly dating and provide an excuse to hold hands or put arms around each other?
| 14% (14) | a sad one so they can cuddle up comfortingly | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% (50) | a scary one so they can cuddle up protectively | |
| 31% (30) | a romantic one so they can cuddle up romantically |
94 voters have answered this question.
WOMEN ONLY (or gay men): Which of these types of men are you most attracted to? Please pick no more than FIVE. If you are a bisexual female or male, you can answer this question, the 'MEN ONLY (or gay women)' question, or both questions if you wish.
| 20% (14) | actors | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (13) | writers | |
| 38% (26) | athletes | |
| 13% (9) | businessmen (kind of used generically) | |
| 16% (11) | chefs | |
| 7% (5) | computer programmers | |
| 7% (5) | construction workers | |
| 20% (14) | cowboys/country boys | |
| 1% (1) | dentists | |
| 16% (11) | doctors | |
| 7% (5) | engineers | |
| 25% (17) | firefighters | |
| 2% (2) | gardeners | |
| 5% (4) | lawyers | |
| 7% (5) | mechanics | |
| 22% (15) | military men | |
| 46% (31) | musicians/singers | |
| 22% (15) | outdoorsy types | |
| 7% (5) | Playgirl/Chippendale-type models | |
| 8% (6) | pirates | |
| 7% (5) | police officers | |
| 1% (1) | politicians | |
| 8% (6) | Renaissance Faire types | |
| 28% (19) | rockers | |
| 11% (8) | teachers/instructors | |
| 4% (3) | truck drivers | |
| 4% (3) | waiters | |
| 5% (4) | warriors |
67 voters have answered this question.
MEN ONLY (or gay women): Which of these types of women are you most attracted to? Please pick no more than FIVE. If you are a bisexual male or female, you can answer this question, the 'WOMEN ONLY (or gay men)' question, or both questions if you wish.
| 13% (4) | actresses | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% (14) | athletes | |
| 13% (4) | businesswomen (kind of used generically) | |
| 6% (2) | chefs | |
| 20% (6) | computer programmers | |
| 34% (10) | cowgirls/country girls | |
| 0% (0) | dentists | |
| 10% (3) | doctors | |
| 6% (2) | engineers | |
| 6% (2) | gardeners | |
| 3% (1) | lawyers | |
| 6% (2) | military women | |
| 24% (7) | mom-types | |
| 44% (13) | musicians/singers | |
| 17% (5) | nurses | |
| 34% (10) | outdoorsy types | |
| 34% (10) | Playboy-type models | |
| 0% (0) | pirates | |
| 0% (0) | police officers | |
| 3% (1) | politicians | |
| 3% (1) | Renaissance Faire types | |
| 31% (9) | rockers | |
| 27% (8) | teachers/instructors | |
| 0% (0) | truck drivers | |
| 24% (7) | waitresses | |
| 0% (0) | warriors | |
| 27% (8) | writers |
29 voters have answered this question.
Which is the best place to smooch, among these common (and somewhat cliche') favorites? Please pick no more than TWO.
| 46% (42) | at the beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (12) | in a car parked overlooking the town below | |
| 6% (6) | in a car parked at a drive-in movie | |
| 5% (5) | in the back row of a movie theatre | |
| 20% (18) | on a ferris wheel | |
| 15% (14) | in the park | |
| 23% (21) | in a secluded spot in the woods | |
| 4% (4) | in a secluded spot at the library | |
| 7% (7) | in a tent | |
| 50% (45) | in oneÃÂs own house |
90 voters have answered this question.
What do you think of dirty jokes/raunchy humor?
| 3% (3) | I am offended!! | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (13) | I donÃÂt really care for it, but tolerate it. | |
| 25% (24) | I donÃÂt mind either way. | |
| 15% (14) | I like to hear others tell it, but wonÃÂt tell it myself. | |
| 41% (39) | I like to hear others tell it, and I tell it too! |
93 voters have answered this question.
And finally, what did you think of this poll? (This is only my second online poll, so please feel free to email me with suggestions for questions or topics I might use in future polls. No idea is too crazy!)
| 1% (1) | I did not like it at all. | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (34) | It was okay. | |
| 41% (39) | I liked it. | |
| 18% (17) | I liked it a lot. | |
| 2% (2) | I loved it! |
93 voters have answered this question.
