Lost (and Found) Memes

Alphabet meme

Press each letter in the address bar of your browser and list what the auto-complete function jumps to first. A few places I found this made sure it was a meme (if possible). Found at Shut up dude.

3 more things

List 3 of each:
Pet Peeves:
Favorite Sounds:
Favorite Candy:
Biggest Fears:
Biggest Challenges:
Favorite Department Stores:
Most Used Words:
Favorite Pizza Toppings:
Favorite Cartoon Characters:
Movies Recently Watched:
Favorite Fruits:
Favorite Vegetables:

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Original source unknown.

First Last Now

Copy it from here: First

• First job:
• First screen name:
• First funeral:
• First pet:
• First piercing:
• First tattoo:
• First credit card:
• First kiss:
• First enemy:

Last

• Last car ride:
• Last kiss:
• Last movie watched:
• Last beverage drank:
• Last food consumed:
• Last phone call:
• Last time showered:
• Last CD played:
• Last website visited:

Now

• Single or taken:
• Gender:
• Birthday:
• Sign:
• Siblings:
• Hair color:
• Eye color:
• Shoe size:
• Height:
• Wearing:
• Drinking:
• Thinking about:
• Listening to:

Tried to track it back but...

8-15 questions for Meme Propogation

To add your blog to this experiment, copy this entire posting to your blog, and then answer the questions below, substituting your own information, below, where appropriate. Other than answering the questions below, please do not alter the information, layout or format of this post in order to preserve the integrity of the data in this experiment (this will make it easier for searchers and automated bots to find and analyze the results later). (Note: Replace the answers below with your own answers)

REQUIRED FIELDS-
(1) I found this experiment at URL: http://thedailymeme.com/
(2) I found it via "Newsreader Software" or "Browsing the Web" or "Searching the Web" or "An E-Mail Message": Browsing the web
(3) I posted this experiment at URL: http://thedailymeme.com/#000701
(4) I posted this on date (day, month, year): 2 Aug, 2004
(5) I posted this at time (24 hour time):
(6) My posting location is (city, state, country): Dearborn, MI

OPTIONAL SURVEY FIELDS-

(7) My blog is hosted by: 1and1.com
(8) My age is: 38
(9) My gender is: Male
(10) My occupation is: Director of Technology for a School District
(11) I use the following RSS/Atom reader software: No
(12) I use the following software to post to my blog: Ecto http://ecto.kung-foo.tv/
(13) I have been blogging since (day, month, year): 12 Dec 2004
(14) My web browser is: Safari
(15) My operating system is: Macintosh OS X

Meme Propagation In Blogspace: Add Your Blog!

This posting is a community experiment that tests how a meme, represented by this blog posting, spreads across blogspace, physical space and time. It will help to show how ideas travel across blogs in space and time and how blogs are connected. It may also help to show which blogs are most influential in the propagation of memes. The dataset from this experiment will be public, and can be located via Google (or Technorati) by doing a search for the GUID for this meme (below).

The original posting for this experiment is located at: Minding the Planet
http://novaspivack.typepad.com/nova_spivacks_weblog/2004/08/a_sonar_ping_of.html
results and commentary will appear there in the future.

Please join the test by adding your blog (see instructions, below) and inviting your friends to participate -- the more the better. The data from this test will be public and open; others may use it to visualize and study the connectedness of blogspace and the propagation of memes across blogs.

The GUID for this experiment is: as098398298250swg9e98929872525389t9987898tq98wteqtgaq62010920352598gawst (this GUID enables anyone to easily search Google (or Technorati) for all blogs that participate in this experiment). Anyone is free to analyze the data of this experiment. Please publicize your analysis of the data, and/or any comments by adding comments onto the original post (see URL above). (Note: it would be interesting to see a geographic map or a temporal animation, as well as a social network map of the propagation of this meme.)

A, B, C, D, E, F . . .

Sing play along now.

A - Age:
B - Band listening to right now:
C - Career future:
D - Dad's name:
E - Easiest person to talk to:

F - Favorite song:
G - Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms:
H - Hometown:
I - Instruments:
J - Job:
K - Kids:
L - Longest car ride ever:
M - Mom's name:
N - Number of people you slept with:
P - Phobia[s]:
Q - Quote:
R - Reason to smile:
S - Song you sang last:
T - Time you wake up:
U - Unknown fact about me:
V - Vegetable you hate:
W - Worst habit:
X - X-rays you've had:
Y - Yummy food:
Z - Zodiac sign:

Countdown Meme

Ten movies you’d watch over and over:

Nine people you enjoy the company of:

Eight things you’re wearing:

Seven things on your mind:

Six objects you touch every day:

Five things you do everyday:

Four bands or musical artists that you couldn’t live without:

Three of your favorite songs of the moment:

Two people who have influenced your life the most:

One person who has been nice to you today:

Three things

A bunch of questions in groups of three.

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE ME:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE PEOPLE WHO MAKE ME LAUGH:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I LOVE:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I HATE:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I DON'T UNDERSTAND:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS ON MY DESK:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I'M DOING RIGHT NOW:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I WANTTO DO BEFORE I DIE:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I CAN DO:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE WAYS TO DESCRIBE MY PERSONALITY:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I CAN'T DO:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS ITHINK YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO EVER:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE FOODS:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE THINGS I'D LIKE TO LEARN:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE BEVERAGES I DRINK REGULARLY:
01 |
02 |
03 |

THREE SHOWS I WATCHED WHEN I WAS A KID:
01 |
02 |
03 |

Your birth month

Pick your birth month and cross (strike) out what doesn't apply to you. To strike out you use the S tag. So for the cross out you would surround the "strike out" with <s>strike out</s> . Then post the whole list for the next person or link back to here.

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JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very Stubborn and money cautious.

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FEBRUARY:
Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but those not show it. Dislike unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

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MARCH:
Attractive personality.sexy. Affectionate.Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

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APRIL:
Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their luver can see.

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MAY:
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

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JUNE:
Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

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JULY:
Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

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AUGUST:
Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride of oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

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SEPTEMBER:
Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive.Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

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OCTOBER:
Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

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NOVEMBER:
Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciates praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

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DECEMBER:
Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egoistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

ABCs

Answer the 26 alphabetized questions.

A-ACT YOUR AGE:
B-BOYFRIEND:
C-CHORE YOU HATE:

D-DAD'S NAME:
E-ESSENTIAL MAKE UP/TOILETRY ITEM:
F-FAVE ACTOR/ACTRESS:
G-GOLD OR SILVER:
H-HOMETOWN:
I-INSTRUMENTS YOU PLAY:
J-JOB TITLE:
K-KIDS:
L-LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:
M-MOM'S NAME:
N-# OF PEOPLE YOU'VE SLEPT WITH:
O-OVERNIGHT HOSPITAL STAYS:
P-PHOBIA:
Q-QUOTE YOU LIKE:
R-RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION:
S-SIBLINGS:
T-TIME YOU WAKE UP:
U - UNIQUE HABIT:
V-VEGETABLE YOU REFUSE TO EAT:
W-WORST HABIT:
X-X-RAYS YOU'VE HAD:
Y-YUMMY FOOD YOU MAKE:
Z-ZODIAC SIGN:

Found this at...

ABCs of Music

List your favorite bands from A to Z.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z.

I don't know where this originally came from but I found it here.

Top 100 Movies

Take this list of the top 100 movies from the IMDB and bold the movies you have seen. (I'm not sure where this is originally from). This list is from May 2004.

1. Godfather, The (1972)
   
2. Shawshank Redemption, The (1994)
   
3. Godfather: Part II, The (1974)
   
4. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The (2003)
   
5. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002)
   
6. Schindler's List (1993)
   
7. Shichinin no samurai (1954)
   
8. Casablanca (1942)
   
9. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001)
   
10. Star Wars (1977)
    
11. Citizen Kane (1941)
    
12. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
    
13. Dr. Strangelove (1964)
    
14. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
    
15. Rear Window (1954)
    
16. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    
17. Pulp Fiction (1994)
    
18. Usual Suspects, The (1995)
    
19. Memento (2000)
    
20. North by Northwest (1959)
    
21. 12 Angry Men (1957)
    
22. Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966)
    
23. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    
24. Psycho (1960)
    
25. Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le (2001)
    
26. Silence of the Lambs, The (1991)
    
27. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
    
28. Goodfellas (1990)
    
29. American Beauty (1999)
    
30. Sunset Blvd. (1950)
    
31. Vertigo (1958)
    
32. Matrix, The (1999)
    
33. Cidade de Deus (2002)
    
34. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
    
35. C'era una volta il West (1968)
    
36. Apocalypse Now (1979)
    
37. Pianist, The (2002)
    
38. Third Man, The (1949)
    
39. Paths of Glory (1957)
    
40. Taxi Driver (1976)
    
41. Fight Club (1999)
    
42. Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001)
    
43. Some Like It Hot (1959)
    
44. Double Indemnity (1944)
    
45. Boot, Das (1981)
    
46. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    
47. Singin' in the Rain (1952)
    
48. Chinatown (1974)
    
49. L.A. Confidential (1997)
    
50. Maltese Falcon, The (1941)
    
51. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
    
52. All About Eve (1950)
    
53. M (1931)
    
54. Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957)
    
55. Se7en (1995)
    
56. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
    
57. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
    
58. Rashômon (1950)
    
59. Raging Bull (1980)
    
60. Wizard of Oz, The (1939)
    
61. Alien (1979)
    
62. American History X (1998)
    
63. Sting, The (1973)
    
64. Léon (1994)
    
65. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
    
66. Manchurian Candidate, The (1962)
    
67. Vita è bella, La (1997)
    
68. Touch of Evil (1958)
    
69. Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948)
    
70. Finding Nemo (2003)
    
71. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    
72. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
    
73. Great Escape, The (1963)
    
74. Modern Times (1936)
    
75. Clockwork Orange, A (1971)
    
76. Amadeus (1984)
    
77. On the Waterfront (1954)
    
78. Ran (1985)
    
79. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
    
80. Annie Hall (1977)
    
81. Wo hu cang long (2000)
    
82. Jaws (1975)
    
83. Apartment, The (1960)
    
84. Braveheart (1995)
    
85. High Noon (1952)
    
86. Aliens (1986)
    
87. Fargo (1996)
    
88. Strangers on a Train (1951)
    
89. Shining, The (1980)
    
90. Metropolis (1927)
    
91. Blade Runner (1982)
    
92. Sixth Sense, The (1999)
    
93. City Lights (1931)
    
94. Donnie Darko (2001)
    
95. Duck Soup (1933)
    
96. Great Dictator, The (1940)
    
97. General, The (1927)
    
98. Sjunde inseglet, Det (1957)
    
99. Princess Bride, The (1987)
    
100. Dogville (2003)