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January 2007 Polls

Do you budget?

Yes, I'm never skint
14%
Only if money is getting tight
49%
I wouldn't know where to start
16%
Life's too short to worry about money
19%

How long do you break for lunch?

A full hour
28%
About 15-20 mins
37%
I eat, but don't stop
22%
Longer than an hour
10%

In the 1990s:

I was barely out of nappies
10%
I always wanted to be in Fun House
45%
My bum bag ruled
9%
I learned the Macarena dance by heart
35%

Who's the real star of South Park?

Randy
23%
Butters
34%
Mr Garrison
18%
Jesus
22%

Should the clocks be moved forward an hour?

Aye, I'd love lighter evenings
26%
Yes, but only in England
4%
No, shifting the clocks only helps at one end
28%
Solve poverty and war - then I'll worry what my watch says
40%

Police can no longer automatically arrest under 18s for smoking dope

Good, a warning is better unless arrest is crucial
18%
Why only under 18s?
71%
That's an irresponsible move
10%

Should someone face criminal charges for passing on an STI?

Yes, regardless of the situation
4%
It depends on what the STI is
11%
Only if they don't take precautions
56%
No, that's ridiculous
27%

H&M now stocks mascara for men

About time somewhere did
7%
It's a trend that won't last
24%
Are you having a laugh?
67%

Super casinos are about to open

I can't wait, bring on the jackpot!
9%
I've stopped gambling since the bailiffs' visit
3%
The lottery's about my limit - it's a mug's game
73%
Why pay the bus fare when you can gamble online?
14%

Have you got a date with Rocky tonight?

Yup, I've got my grey hoodie ready
9%
Not tonight - but soon!
37%
Not in a million years
29%
What the hell are you on about?
24%

Is the bullying in Big Brother racist?

Yes, there's no question
21%
No, it's about class
8%
It's a mixture of the two
31%
Nah, they're just being bitchy
38%

The BBC has banned Pete Doherty from appearing on Kids TV.

Good, he's a crap role model
48%
He should be allowed to perform at least
3%
OTT - why can't kids make their own judgements?
48%

It's the first date, who pays?

Whoever suggested it
25%
The person with more money
3%
Just split it
62%
Neither - it's best to just hang out
8%

Should the school leaving age be raised to 18?

Yes, it's too difficult to find decent work at 16
21%
No, 16 is old enough to choose
28%
No, there should just be more support for school leavers
50%

Should Ruth Kelly lose her job for sending her child to private school?

Yes
20%
No
79%

I've started so I'll finish... What would be your specialist Mastermind subject?

South Park
34%
My fave band
22%
My best subject at school
31%
Soaps
11%

How are you mainly spending the first weekend of the year?

Having fun with mates
33%
Skint and indoors
38%
Working
14%
Burning off the Xmas calories
13%

Do you and your friends talk about masturbation?

Yes, we're all open
18%
Only with certain friends
29%
Only in jest
37%
No, it's completely taboo
14%

Will the return of Celebrity Big Brother rock your world?

Oh yes
10%
It might jiggle it a bit
28%
No, I want it banished from my world
61%

Did/will you watch the video of Saddam's execution?

Yes, I need to be sure it happened
14%
Yes, I'm curious about that sort of thing
30%
No, that would be sick
33%
No, because it can't be justified
21%

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