Originally Posted By Lisann22 *Only 30% of us can flare our nostrils. * 21% of us don't make our bed daily. 5% of us never do. * Men do 29% of laundry each week. Only 7% of women trust their husbands to do it correctly. * 40% of women have hurled footwear at a man. * 85% of men don't use the slit in their underwear. * 67.5% of men wear tightie whities (briefs). * The average bra size today is 36C whereas 10 years ago it was a 34B. * 85% of women wear the wrong bra size. * 3 out of 4 of us store our dollar bills in rigid order with singles leading up to higher denominations. * 13% of us admit to occasionally doing our offspring's homework. * 91% of us lie regularly. * 27% admit to cheating on a test or quiz. * 29% admit they've intentionally stolen something from a store. * 50% admit they regularly sneak food into movie theaters to avoid the high prices of snack foods. * 90% believe in divine retribution. * 10% believe in the 10 Commandments. * 82% believe in an afterlife. * 45% believe in ghosts. * 13% (mostly men) have spent a night in jail. * 29% of us are virgins when we marry. * 58.4% have called into work sick when we weren't. * 10% of us switch tags in the store to pay less for an item. * Over 50% believe in spanking - but only a child over 2 years old. * 35% give to charity at least once a month. * How far would you go for $10 million? 25% would abandon their friends, family, and church. 7% would murder. * 69% eat the cake before the frosting. * When nobody else is around, 47% drink straight from the carton. * 85% of us will eat Spam this year. * 70% of us drink orange juice daily. * 22% of us skip lunch daily. * 9% of us skip breakfast daily. * 66% of us eat cereal regularly. * 22% of all restaurant meals include french fries. * 14% of us eat the watermelon seeds. * Only 13% brush our teeth from side to side. * 45% use mouthwash every day. * 22% leave the glob of toothpaste in the sink. * The typical shower is 101 degrees F. * Nearly 1/3 of us women color their hair. * 9% of women and 8% of men have had cosmetic surgery. * 53% of women will not leave the house without makeup on. * 58% of women paint their nails regularly. * 62% of us pop our zits. * 33% of women lie about their weight. * 10% of us claim to have seen a ghost. * 57% have had deja vu. * 49% believe in ESP. * 4 out of 5 of us have suffered from hemorrhoids. * The average girl starts her period at age 12. * 44% have broken a bone. * Only 30% of us know our cholesterol level. * 14% have attended a self-help meeting. * 15% regularly go to a shrink. * 78% would rather die quickly than live in a retirement home. * 46.5% of men say they ALWAYS put the seat down after they've used the toilet, yet women claim to ALWAYS find it up. * 30% of us refuse to sit on a public toilet seat. * 54.2% of us always wash our hands after using the toilet. * 23.5% admit they don't always flush. * 45.2% pee in the shower. * 44.9% pee in the ocean. * 28.1% pee in the pool. * 55.2% will let someone else come in the bathroom while they're using the toilet. * 39% of us peek in our host's bathroom cabinet. 17% have been caught by the host. * 81.3% would tell an acquaintance to zip his pants. * 29% of us ignore RSVP. * 71.6% of us eavesdrop. * 22% are functionally illiterate. * Less than 10% are trilingual. * 37% claim to know how to use all the features on their VCR. * 53% prefer ATM machines over tellers. * 56% of women do the bills in a marriage. * 2 out of 3 of us wouldn't give up our spouse even for a night for a million bucks. * 20% of us have played in a band at one time in our life. * 40% of us have had music lessons. * 44% reuse tinfoil. * 57% save pretty gift paper to reuse. * 66% of women and 59% of men have used a mix to cook and taken credit for doing it from scratch. * 53% read their horoscopes regularly. * 16% of us have forgotten our own wedding anniversary (mostly men). * 59% of us say we're average-looking. * 90% of us depend on alarm clocks to wake us. * 53% of us would take advice from Anne Landers. * 28% of us have skinny-dipped. 14% with the opposite sex. * 51% of adults dress up for a Halloween festivity. * On average, we send 38 Christmas cards every year. * 20% of women consider their parents to be their best friends. * 2 out of 5 have married their first love. * The biggest cause of matrimonial fighting is money. * Only 4% asked the parents' approval for their bride's hand. * 1 in 5 men proposed on his knees. * 6% propose over the phone. * 71% can drive a stick-shift car. * 45% of us consistently follow the speed limit. * 2/3 of us speed up at a yellow light. * 1/3 of us don't wear seat belts. * 12% of men never use their car blinkers. * 44% of men tailgate to speed up the person in front of them. * 25% of us drive after we've been drinking. * 4 out of 5 sing in the car. * The average sexual experience lasts about 39 minutes. * 56% of men have had sex at work. * 1 in 3 of us have had an extramarital affair. * 62% think there is nothing wrong with affairs. * 60% of men and 54% of women have had a 1-night stand.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl 62% think there is nothing wrong with affairs. Am I the only one who found that depressing?
Originally Posted By TomSawyer >>* The average sexual experience lasts about 39 minutes.<< Would that be a life-time cumulative, or...
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 A few I don't fit in with ..... * 69% eat the cake before the frosting. * 85% of us will eat Spam this year * 71% can drive a stick-shift car. * 90% of us depend on alarm clocks to wake us.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 <<62% think there is nothing wrong with affairs. Am I the only one who found that depressing?>> No, that is sad
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I admit to being represented here and there on that list, so I don't have room to mock, but... >>14% of us eat the watermelon seeds<< That's just odd.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I found a lot of it odd or kind of disgusting. Yes Tiggirl I found it sad and depressing but not surprising.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip << * 85% of men don't use the slit in their underwear.>> I find that hard to believe << * The average bra size today is 36C whereas 10 years ago it was a 34B.>> God bless America << * 29% admit they've intentionally stolen something from a store.>> That really surprises me. << * 10% believe in the 10 Commandments.>> That’s REALLY hard to believe. << * 58.4% have called into work sick when we weren't>> And the other 41.6% are lying about it. <<* 10% of us switch tags in the store to pay less for an item.>> Again, I’m shocked that so many would do that. << * How far would you go for $10 million? 25% would abandon their friends, family, and church. 7% would murder.>> If this is true (which I doubt) we are truly a sick society. << * 33% of women lie about their weight.>> And the other 67% are lying about not lying about their weight. ;-) << * 45.2% pee in the shower. * 44.9% pee in the ocean. * 28.1% pee in the pool.>> Perverts!! << * 62% think there is nothing wrong with affairs.>> Another one I find hard to believe. Fun post – thanks!
Originally Posted By TiggerBabe * 62% think there is nothing wrong with affairs. That has to be men right?? Very depressing!
Originally Posted By TomSawyer 43% of Americans think they aren't very good at math. 38% believe that they know enough to get by. The other 28% consider themselves to be very good at it.
Originally Posted By cinders_24 29% of us are virgins when we marry OH....MY....GOD i think the 71% are being pinocchios Only 30% of us can flare our nostrils Mine do that when i laugh * 2 out of 5 have married their first love. Im definately in the other 3 - i wish i could 4 out of 5 sing in the car and i ALWAYS get caught at the traffic lights
Originally Posted By bloona Ive printed them out to study them closely first, am I normal?...not sure yet?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo *Only 30% of us can flare our nostrils. I can, especially when angry * 21% of us don't make our bed daily. 5% of us never do. Depends on time and mood * Men do 29% of laundry each week. Only 7% of women trust their husbands to do it correctly. I used to, but I don't as much anymore. * 40% of women have hurled footwear at a man. 3 women have done this, including my mom. * 85% of men don't use the slit in their underwear. I find this hard to believe * 67.5% of men wear tightie whities (briefs). Sometimes, sometimes boxers * The average bra size today is 36C whereas 10 years ago it was a 34B. There's a Great Big Beautiful tomorrow!!! * 85% of women wear the wrong bra size. I remember reading this. * 3 out of 4 of us store our dollar bills in rigid order with singles leading up to higher denominations. How sad - where do you guys get the time. * 13% of us admit to occasionally doing our offspring's homework. Help yes, do - no. * 91% of us lie regularly. Try not to, after all, Mark Twain said you never need remember anything if you don't lie. Living by this creed, makes room to learn new things! * 27% admit to cheating on a test or quiz. Nope - that's bad. * 29% admit they've intentionally stolen something from a store. Not intentionally - I once had some diapers in the bottom of a shopping cart and didn't notice until it was too late. I'm bad. * 50% admit they regularly sneak food into movie theaters to avoid the high prices of snack foods. When I was a broke student. * 90% believe in divine retribution. Absolutely * 10% believe in the 10 Commandments. Hmmm, this is disturbing. Even if you are not religious, these are great rules to live by. * 82% believe in an afterlife. I'd like to hope so. * 45% believe in ghosts. I've seen them - 999 Happy Haunts * 13% (mostly men) have spent a night in jail. Not me * 29% of us are virgins when we marry. I should have been * 58.4% have called into work sick when we weren't. Never * 10% of us switch tags in the store to pay less for an item. I can't believe this. * Over 50% believe in spanking - but only a child over 2 years old. With reasonable measures - not too hard though. * 35% give to charity at least once a month. Whenever I can * How far would you go for $10 million? 25% would abandon their friends, family, and church. 7% would murder. Couldn't do that, sorry. Many things are more important than money. * 69% eat the cake before the frosting. Nope - I like it together. * When nobody else is around, 47% drink straight from the carton. As a teenager, but not anymore. * 85% of us will eat Spam this year. Yuk * 70% of us drink orange juice daily. Not always, but it is a nice way to start the day. * 22% of us skip lunch daily. Quite often if work is manic. * 9% of us skip breakfast daily. I used to, but I can't anymore because I have to eat with my bloodpressure pills. * 66% of us eat cereal regularly. When I'm home after 7 am. * 22% of all restaurant meals include french fries. That's really unfortunate - in the UK, it's even higher, I'm sure. * 14% of us eat the watermelon seeds. Yep - I do, aids digestion. * Only 13% brush our teeth from side to side. Side to side and up and down * 45% use mouthwash every day. Most days * 22% leave the glob of toothpaste in the sink. Ewww, gross * The typical shower is 101 degrees F. MMmmm nice - but my hot water only lasts 7 minutes * Nearly 1/3 of us women color their hair. It does condition nicely * 9% of women and 8% of men have had cosmetic surgery. No way * 53% of women will not leave the house without makeup on. I think that's lower in the UK * 58% of women paint their nails regularly. I loe giving Sarah a manicure * 62% of us pop our zits. I believe it * 33% of women lie about their weight. And how many men - I sometimes do. * 10% of us claim to have seen a ghost. I have, 999 happy haunts (oh and some real ones too) * 57% have had deja vu. Yep - all the time * 49% believe in ESP. In certain circumstances * 4 out of 5 of us have suffered from hemorrhoids. Mmmmmm - it is common * The average girl starts her period at age 12. N/A * 44% have broken a bone. I've had 12 * Only 30% of us know our cholesterol level. Sadly I monitor mine 2x a year * 14% have attended a self-help meeting. I wish we had one for Disneyaddiction at times * 15% regularly go to a shrink. Nope - but I did have counselling when I lost 4 family members in an 8 week period when I was 11. * 78% would rather die quickly than live in a retirement home. Depends - retirement community with parties - cool - nursing home - please pull the plug. * 46.5% of men say they ALWAYS put the seat down after they've used the toilet, yet women claim to ALWAYS find it up. I always put it down and the lid. Looks tidier and stops kids and dogs getting into it. * 30% of us refuse to sit on a public toilet seat. No option in my job - I spend 20 days a month on the road. * 54.2% of us always wash our hands after using the toilet. Always - absolutely * 23.5% admit they don't always flush. Ewwwww - why? * 45.2% pee in the shower. Yuk - I used to hate using our shower in University dorms. * 44.9% pee in the ocean. Well, that's where it eventually goes I suppose, but sharks love it - so I don't. * 28.1% pee in the pool. Ewww * 55.2% will let someone else come in the bathroom while they're using the toilet. No problem * 39% of us peek in our host's bathroom cabinet. 17% have been caught by the host. I'm not that nosey * 81.3% would tell an acquaintance to zip his pants. Absolutely, common courtesy * 29% of us ignore RSVP. No, I like to RSVP * 71.6% of us eavesdrop. Sometimes I suppose, depends on the subject of conversation. * 22% are functionally illiterate. I don't believe so. * Less than 10% are trilingual. English, French, German and some Italian, Spanish and Welsh * 37% claim to know how to use all the features on their VCR. I do, but I'm a techno junkie * 53% prefer ATM machines over tellers. Much quicker * 56% of women do the bills in a marriage. That's my job I'm afraid. * 2 out of 3 of us wouldn't give up our spouse even for a night for a million bucks. Never - I love her and am totally jealous. Though I do trust her. * 20% of us have played in a band at one time in our life. 3 * 40% of us have had music lessons. Drums, Cello, and Double Bass * 44% reuse tinfoil. Ewww - not very healthy * 57% save pretty gift paper to reuse. Sometimes - environmentally friendly * 66% of women and 59% of men have used a mix to cook and taken credit for doing it from scratch. When I was a teen trying to impress a girl. I've grown up now. * 53% read their horoscopes regularly. Nope * 16% of us have forgotten our own wedding anniversary (mostly men). We were married on the 24th of April 2000 and 4pm and I hope I never forget it. After having the kids, it was the best day of my life. * 59% of us say we're average-looking. No - I am unusual looking, but not much to look at! * 90% of us depend on alarm clocks to wake us. That's what kids arte for, but it's always good to have a back up. * 53% of us would take advice from Anne Landers. Come on, no way * 28% of us have skinny-dipped. 14% with the opposite sex. Yep, and yep * 51% of adults dress up for a Halloween festivity. When I can - but it's frowned upon in the UK. * On average, we send 38 Christmas cards every year. I always forget - I call people or give gifts instead. * 20% of women consider their parents to be their best friends. My wife is my best friend and my parents come 2nd. * 2 out of 5 have married their first love. 4th love, but best love of all * The biggest cause of matrimonial fighting is money. Nope - usually it's other things * Only 4% asked the parents' approval for their bride's hand. I didn't. * 1 in 5 men proposed on his knees. But I did get down on bended knee * 6% propose over the phone. Really? That's bad. * 71% can drive a stick-shift car. Stick or auto - no probs * 45% of us consistently follow the speed limit. Nope - but I do in residential areas. On the open road - my foot does get a little heavy. * 2/3 of us speed up at a yellow light. Nope * 1/3 of us don't wear seat belts. That's stupid * 12% of men never use their car blinkers. As is that - most of them drive BMWs * 44% of men tailgate to speed up the person in front of them. Dangerous - I hate that * 25% of us drive after we've been drinking. Never after more than 1 * 4 out of 5 sing in the car. All the time * The average sexual experience lasts about 39 minutes. Is that all - when I am with my wife it is all the time - she is so wonderful. * 56% of men have had sex at work. Interesting - not me * 1 in 3 of us have had an extramarital affair. NEVER - it's so wrong IMHO * 62% think there is nothing wrong with affairs. Very sad * 60% of men and 54% of women have had a 1-night stand. Never on purpose.
Originally Posted By bloona men do the laundry?....not in my house ( will have to have a word there!) do men still wear underwear with "slits" in?...wow..thought just old men did! yes, think my bra is the wrong size too! always take my own food to the movies! 29% still virgins when marry, think that must be an American thing! sorry. 50% spank their child??? that's amazing!!!! I would have guessed more like 5% , all it teaches is hitting is ok! spam???? yuck Im one of those 53% of women who nver leave the house make-up less. what's the point of lying about your weight? people can see youre lying! (I am about 146lb ) my toilet seat is always put back where it belongs. DOWN 23.5% dont flush!!! they need the spanking!! dirty things. yuck yuck yuck at peeing anywhere other than the toilet. the 90% who need alarm clocks dont have young children clearly! Who is Anne Landers? I dressed up for Halloween! I send about 100 Christmas cards a year! cant believe only a 2/3 wear seat belts!! I would say 99% do. who are these men having sex with at work!!!!! ?????? 56% is a big figure, some must be married!!!! oooooh wow, high figures for affairs too!!!! what is with everyone?...lol ok, I might be un-normal in a lot, but quite frankly if some of those figures are right, then thank goodness I arent normal!..lol
Originally Posted By bloona how many times did I use !!!!! in the last post? theyre addictive.....want to put one now..........cant stop myself...... !
