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Wrathchild

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Haven't had one of these for a while. I always used to like doing them, so I've cobbled together one of my own. Enjoy!

1. Describe yourself in three words:

Emotionally sub normal


2. What would your epitaph be?


“Stephen J. Lord 1976-20??. Fuck off and leave me alone.”


3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

“Still Life.” His voice would make the verses sound scarier and more atmospheric than they do already.


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?


None. They’d promise to change it for ages, then decide not to and leave us all in the dark muttering about how useless they are.


5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?


I doubt I’d survive for very long with either.


6. There is no question 6


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

All of them. I have to do something to while away the daylight hours.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

The Ninth Gate. Depp, Langella, Polanski and occult references galore :headbang:.


9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Nah, what’s society ever done for me?


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?


Daylight Saving and Christmas.


11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….

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1. Describe yourself in three words:

Fuckin Sick Cunt

2. What would your epitaph be?

Paul Sommer 1981-Now. I'm dead, get over it


3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

None. Blaze is great, Bruce is the man

4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?


1. Steve prefers to work alone


5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?


Definately be with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli


6. There is no question 6

As a matter of fact, they're all 6


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

1. Just Spawns everyday cause its funny and sad at the same time. I sometimes post as a-non-o-mouse. His journal reminds me of the tagline from Waynes World..... "You'll laugh. You'll Cry. You'll Hurl"


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

The return of Spinal Tap


9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Fuck oath


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Beeping fucking timers and poo


11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….

What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Really quite sexy

2. What would your epitaph be?

"Nigel Bridgeman 1976 - 2004. That was unexpected."

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

So... we're saying vintage is Bruce-era, I guess? In that case I don't know. If Di'Anno-era was included then I'd say quite a few songs.

4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

None. They'd say they'd do it but never bother to.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

I can't remember which one was which. The good team.

6. There is no question 6

OK.

7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

Whichever amount is in my Friends section. I never read them individually, so I have no idea what each one looks like.

They are:

Spawn's.

Phloggy's.

Toddy's.

Gorey's.

Blitzy's.

Sydo's.

Wrathy's.

Marky's (very rarely cos he never updates)

Whichever other ones I forget. I don't actively say, "OK, I've got to read his journal now", it just happens cos they're next on the page.

8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

Erm... can't think of one that I've REALLY wanted to see. If I haven't seen it then it's either not out yet or something that I couldn't be bothered seeing yet.

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Whatever suits you.

10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Racism and Asians.

11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….

OK.

12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

What is the deal with ANYONE wearing Ugg Boots anywhere? I've actually heard people refer to it as being "the latest fashion". What??

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Misunderstood Erotic Genius

2. What would your epitaph be?

Crushed his enemies, saw them driven before him and heard the lamentations of their women.

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

None. Blaze is better off in his solo band by far :headbang:

4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

All of them, plus Eddie, management, a cook, 50 tonnes of gear and fireworks. They cant do anything without all that apparently.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

Id kill both tribes one by one, Predator style.

6. There is no question 6

Why not?

7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

Everyone on my friends list, which is everyone.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

The Ninth Gate too actually, and The 13th Warrior, and maybe an erotic movie.


9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Absolutely not. Fuck society, people dont even REALISE we are living in a society. You should see here in Sydney, people push other people in front of traffic just for fun when they are bored at the lights, you have to watch out.

10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Humanity and hot days.

11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….

Why are people so unkind?
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Silly,empathic,passionate
2. What would your epitaph be?

"Xena" "Told you I would Die...Why am I here I am s'possed to be burnt and the ashes thrown over Jon!

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

None
4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

Depends where it was!

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

None I would swim out to sea!

6. There is no question 6

Fine then!
7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

None really...ocassionaly I will read Brian's!
8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

Don't know right now.

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

It's your life your decision.
10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Out of control teenagers, The bad health system.
11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….


12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

I don't know much about the psyche of strange girls.

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?
I believe it was still there the last time I looked last week!
14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:
Honest, male, loyal


2. What would your epitaph be?
Dunno won't be able to see it..........hopefuly something witty and nice ...




3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?
Dunno really but , he did do "Affiad to Shoot strangers " pretty well


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?
Seven well they could do with a few more band members.


5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

Never read the book saw the movie a long time ago though...no idea



6. There is no question 6

OK


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?
Just a couple .........


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:
nemo....



9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

No way live you life as you wish , follow your destiny.


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?
WAR . fammine


11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….


12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?
Do they .... shit I've got to get out more . Suspose they might in Canberra.


13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?
Guess so...

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?
No we have had pathetic other PM's before so why braek an Aussie Trend
15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Quiet, boring, saint.

2. What would your epitaph be?


"Rob Winmar 1979-2006. Fuckwit, just as well he's no longer wasting oxygen."

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

Fucks me.


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

Seven more than it takes them to tour Australia.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?


Need to see the movie again to give myself a clue. Or read the book.

6. There is no question 6

Nice


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

None on a regular basis.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

The Matrix


9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Do whatever makes you happy. You've already contributed more to society than the PM.


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

You guessed it, folks........John Howard, Amanda Vanstone.


12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

Haven't seen it, for I don't go to clubs, but shit that's just fucking terrible. What fuckwits.

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?

Fucks me!

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?

Good question. There must be some reason he's so pathetic, as he really is pathetic, isn't he?

15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?

Maybe Priest.

16. Which book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

Jules Verne - Five Weeks in a Balloon.
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Metal as fuck.

2. What would your epitaph be?


"Brian J. Fischer-Giffin 1969-20xx. Metal encyclopedia."

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

Remember Tomorrow


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?


None. They have people to do that sort of thing.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?


I would start up a team of my own, start a big fire on the island and put up the world's largest motherfucking smoke signal.

6. There is no question 6

Hmm...


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

All of them.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

The Last House on the Left


9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Certainly not. Fuck society.


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

The US administration, and weapons of mass destruction.


12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

Why do chicks even bother wearing clothes to clubs?

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?

I haven't noticed.

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?

There's really no answer to this. It's one of those unknowable things.

15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?

Our grandchildren might see one of the franchises.

16. Which book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

Actually I haven't read a book in a while.

17. How many more questions should this survey have?

Enough to keep us all occupied for a few minutes.
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Better Than You


2. What would your epitaph be?

Josh Carter 1984-2007

Stop fucking crying ,you jews.


3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

None, Blaze sucks balls.


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?


Who cares


5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack?s team or Ralph?s?


There are no ninja's in lord of the rings.


6. There is no question 6

Shut up.
7. How many MD members? Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

7


8. Name one film that you?ve wanted to see for ages but haven?t got around to yet:

n/a, i watch every film.

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Writing is more worthwhile than most other occupations.

10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?


Spawn and Blitzy
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Misunderstood, Reserved, Bored.

2. What would your epitaph be?


Grandmaster Matt-e B. gooonnne

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

None. He doesn't have the talent to pull it off.


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

what a lame question.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?


this movie made me fall asleep.

6. There is no question 6

arsehole


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

none. I wouldn't waste my time reading them.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

none really. But i haven't seen This Is Spinal Tap in ages so I should see that again.

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Get a real job but who gives a flying fuck about 'society'.


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Greasy people and Jennifer Lopez.


12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

I dunno. I had a pair when i was kid, they do keep your feet warm, but wearing them for fashion? Thats just stupid.

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?

I never paid any attention to it anyway.

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?

I don't like John Howard either but I am getting pretty fuckin' sick of the whole anti-howard dealy. Its the fashionable thing to do these days, bag howard.

15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?

Probably Judas Priest.

16. Which book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

none. Want to get Bill Clinton's book though.

17. How many more questions should this survey have?

i dunno.

18. Are you happy with what you have acheived in life so far? Did it turn out the way you thought it would when you were a kid?
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Open minded elitist

2. What would your epitaph be?

Forever Rocking

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

Too many to mention.

4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

2, Steve would yell at one to do it.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

No idea.

6. There is no question 6

Shitty reference.


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

None, cause they are stupid.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

Schindlers List.

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Do something to please yourself.


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Illegal drugs, ciggarettes.

12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

They are hot.

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?

I don't recall.

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?

He is a conservative shithead, to reference Napalm Death.

15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?

Probably Judas Priest.

16. Which book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

Jew Simmons bio.

17. How many more questions should this survey have?

As many CM's as my dick is long.

18. Are you happy with what you have acheived in life so far? Did it turn out the way you thought it would when you were a kid?

I am happy, I just wish I could get rid of my anxiety and get my band Nowhere, somewhere...

19. Which would you rather have sex with:
a) Sebastian Bach
b) Varg
c) Oprah
 
Wrathchild said:
Haven't had one of these for a while. I always used to like doing them, so I've cobbled together one of my own. Enjoy!

1. Describe yourself in three words:

ugly, rokking, 80s

2. What would your epitaph be?

Be Excellent to each other
3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

?The Clansman.? He roxx my sakk.


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?


two


5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack?s team or Ralph?s?


Ralph, cos he had the Kevin Costner fire moment right at the end and it gave me a boner.


6. There is no question 6


Koichi's... every now and again. And now some words from tupac. Nigga what.

8. Name one film that you?ve wanted to see for ages but haven?t got around to yet:
[
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9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

yes


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?


Nickelback and any other music which pisses me off


11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to?.

What is your favourite song... which in turn is the most brilliant perfect song of all time?

Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

W
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Bad. Mutha. Fucka.

2. What would your epitaph be?

1974 - 20xx - England Has Lost It's Sweetest Rose.

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

None. They live in the darkness of their own useless existance.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

Neither. I would kill all the little shits using only the conche.

6. Why is there no question 6?

Why, I have no idea.


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

Now, none, but when I had one of my own all of them.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

Can't really think of any...

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Why are those things mutually exclusive? Contrary to popular opinion here, society matters - it is what we make it.

10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

I'm supreme overlord and I can eliminate as much as I like. But I'll start with people who are cruel to animals, George Bush, red necks, and people who refuse to accept Bill Hicks as their God. Oh, and people who continue to maintain Iron Maiden as a viable musical force.

12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

They are dumb cunts, it's their uniform.

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?

I have no idea.

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?

He wears Ugg Boots.

15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?

No.

16. Which book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

None.

17. How many more questions should this survey have?

412.

18. Are you happy with what you have acheived in life so far? Did it turn out the way you thought it would when you were a kid?

No and no.

19. Which would you rather have sex with:
a) Sebastian Bach
b) Varg
c) Oprah

Oprah.

20. Which is your favourite song... which in turn is the most brilliant perfect song of all time?

There is no way in hell I could narrow it to one, but just lately one I've played alot is La Femme D'Argent by Air. Moon Safari is one of the greatest albums of all time.

21. You are stranded on a desert island with Star Wars IV-VI and Lord of The Rings. You have a DVD player and enough power to play 3 of the 6 films. Which do you choose?

Empire Strikes Back, The Two Towers, Return of the King.
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

Andrew. Charles. Sydenham

2. What would your epitaph be?

So much potential, so little effort.

3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

Die With Your Boots On?

4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?

Rod would charge a fan $30 for the privilege.

5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?

I would have kicked 'em all into line quick enough.

6. Why is there no question 6?

6 is a thumb not a finger.

7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

Quite a few when they actually get updated.


8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

Platoon.

9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

Keep going.

10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

Over-population. Any idiot who pushes their beliefs onto others.

12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

Chicks don't wear anything in the clubs I frequent.

13. Is it just me, or has the birthday notifier thing disappeared from the forum?

Happy Birthdays dudes! :headbang:

14.Do you think the reason for John Howard being so pathetic is because the doctor dropped him on his head when he was born, or is there some other theory?

No politics between friends. :)

15. Will WE ever see Maiden , sabbath & Preist downunder again?

Probably not.

16. Which book are you reading at the moment (if any)?

None actually. The last three I started sucked.

17. How many more questions should this survey have?

One billion and one!

18. Are you happy with what you have acheived in life so far? Did it turn out the way you thought it would when you were a kid?

Refer to question 2.

19. Which would you rather have sex with:
a) Sebastian Bach
b) Varg
c) Oprah

:err:

20. Which is your favourite song... which in turn is the most brilliant perfect song of all time?

Wishing Well by Black Sabbath! :headbang: Throw me a penny..

21. You are stranded on a desert island with Star Wars IV-VI and Lord of The Rings. You have a DVD player and enough power to play 3 of the 6 films. Which do you choose?

A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, The Two Towers.
 
spawn said:
2. Crushed his enemies, saw them driven before him and heard the lamentations of their women.

4. All of them, plus Eddie, management, a cook, 50 tonnes of gear and fireworks. They cant do anything without all that apparently.
2. :headbang: :headbang:

4. :lol:
 
dreamwatch said:
10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

people who continue to maintain Iron Maiden as a viable musical force.

12. What is the deal with chicks wearing Ugg Boots to clubs?

They are dumb cunts, it's their uniform.
10. Very true. :lol:

12. :lol:
 
1. Describe yourself in three words:

angry, bitter & resentful.

2. What would your epitaph be?

Dead. I hope you're happy now.


3. Which vintage era Maiden song would Blaze sing better than Bruce and why?

oooh. Probably a lot of the di'anno era stuff


4. How many members of Maiden does it take to change a light bulb?


*shrug*


5. If you were a character in Lord Of The Flies, would you be on Jack’s team or Ralph’s?


i only saw that movie once and I can't remember who was who.


6. There is no question 6

oh ok


7. How many MD members’ Live Journals do you read on a regular basis?

none.

8. Name one film that you’ve wanted to see for ages but haven’t got around to yet:

there's a few but I can't think of anything right now. Kill bill maybe? I dunno i don't really give a shit.


9. This writing lark, should I pack it in and get a real job so I can contribute something worthwhile to society?

no. follow your dreams as far as you can. After that you have the rest of your life to be bitter and resentful, but at least you can enjoy yourself for a while first.


10. You have just been appointed supreme overlord of the entire universe, and can use your mighty powers to eliminate two things. What are they?

the afl. And... I dunno maybe ummm... instead of getting rid of a 2nd thing can I just be above the law and beat a few people to death?


11. Make up a question of your own and add it to the end of this survey so we can keep it alive forever. Go on, you know you want to….

oh do I have to?