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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Some hippie

I've got some hippie in me, apparently. Check out the Hippie Quiz.

Here's how my score breaks down (it's a bit like one of those 'do you remember when' Simpson or Friends episodes):


For each inch your hair reaches past your shoulders - give yourself 2 pts.
I don't see why I should be punished for being folicly challenged, but I'll be honest, 0 points.

For males- if you have gotten flack for having long hair - add 2 pts.
I used to have long hair and always had the mickey taken, so I'll give myself 2 points for this.

If your home is decorated with homemade art - add 10 pts.
Yep, photograms decorating the walls, children's paintings, homemade cd shelves with spotlights (trust me, it's a work of art).

If you do pottery - add 2 pts.
Check it out!

If you were at Woodstock - add 10 pts.
No, but I met the guy who directed the movie, so how many points is that? But, again, I'll be honest.

Who is your favorite Beatle?

* If it is John - add 4 points
* George - add 3 points
* Ringo - add 2 points
* Paul - add 1 point


Mmh, don't like the Beatles much, but it'd have to be John.

If you own an incense burner - add 2 pts.
Yep, that's me.

If you have written a song protesting war, bucking the establishment, or containing a reference to illegal drugs - add 5 pts
Yes, yes, and... yes.

If you have written songs about all three - add 10 pts.
Whoopee! Check out this little dittie.

If you were actually alive in the 1960s - add 3 pts
Haha, we're rolling now.

If you've taken part in a peace march - add 2 pts
What, 2 measly points! I'll kick your head in, I'll... no wait.

If you've started a petition - add 2 pts
Actually, I didn't give myself any points for this, but one second thought I'll count the nomination list for the local elections. It's kind of a petition.

If you've ever received junk mail addressed to "dear radical" - add 5 pts
I'm sure I have.

If you're a vegetarian - add 5 pts
How many points do I get for being a vegan?

If you think money is the root of all evil - add 2 pts
Root, trunk and branch, baby.

If you've been to San Francisco - add 1 pt
Frisco, baby.

If you've lived in a commune - add 10pts
Lived in one? I was borne in the world's largest commune! Check it out! But honestly, no.

If you own a tie dyed article of clothing - add 2 pts
Well, yes actually. One of those things left in my wardrobe after another broken relationship. There should be a name for those.

If you did not dye it yourself - subtract 1 pt
Dang!

If you own any clothing items made of hemp - add 2 pts.
Ooh, plenty. Is that 2 points for each item? Here's where I get them...

If you have practiced Transcendental Meditation, have seriously studied Eastern religion, or been a Jesus freak - add 5 pts
What, no points for lucid dreaming?

If you have had a chemically induced spiritual experience - add 5 pts
Man, that was good pot!

If you voted for Ronald Reagan - subtract 200 pts
What, only 200?

Scoring

Well, I believe I'm stuck at 61.

Anything under 10- You are the establishment.
11-79- You've got some hippie in you, hang out a while.
80-100- Yes, my friend, you're a hippie. Isn't it far out?
100 and above- Wow man, now I don't want to put any labels on you, but you're
absolutely a hippie.

But I should be awarded extra points for having Crumb and the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers albums.

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did you say you get hippie points for incense sticks - far out! or is it spaced out., Incidentally when you free your mind ... what is it you are supposed to free it from, limits? inner limits? or - outer limits? And once you free it does it remain free, ie: alegedly with acid "once you trip out, you never come down or return to where you were" once you have seen beyond the next hill you are no longer unaware what is on the other side

10:10 pm  
Blogger Platypus Bill said...

I think it's a bit like meditation, once you're mind is free, it becomes immaterial what it's free from, as soon as you start thinking about that you plonk back down to earth.

I've never heard the term joss sticks. Why six? Is this some satanic ritual? Cool! Obviously I can't sacrifice a cock (maybe that's the connection), but I've got a (well, mostly) black cat lying on the sofa. Mmh, no moon, though. Anyway, what do I do?

10:59 pm  

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