Community: Polls & Surveys

September 2006 polls

What do you think of internet based virtual schools like First College?

What social skills would you learn like that?
45%
You could easily get away with not working
32%
It's an exciting advance in technology
15%
It could build confidence in shy children
6%

It's the weekend - what are you doing tonight?

Going out with friends
17%
Getting very very drunk
12%
Staying in with my other half
8%
Not a lot
61%

Screech from Saved by the Bell is a porn star

I don't believe it
35%
I've always had a bit of a thing for him
3%
Good for him, living the dream
49%
What a tosser
10%

How much do you talk about politics?

It doesn't interest me much
30%
It fills the odd tea break
47%
I live and breathe it
16%
Loads - I love posh and becks!
5%

Yesterday was European languages day how many languages can you speak?

Just my native tongue
19%
One plus some phrasebook knowledge
56%
I'm bilingual
17%
I'm a veritable language machine
5%

When did you last have too much to drink?

The weekend and it still hurts
30%
I don't really get drunk
35%
I don't drink
12%
I'm not as think as you drunk I am
20%

What are you allergic to?

Pollen
19%
Dust
7%
Animals
12%
Work
60%

The best biscuit to dunk is:

Custard Cream
15%
Bourbon
14%
HobNob
43%
Rich Tea
26%

Should the age of accountability for crime be raised?

No - kids know what crime is aged 10
77%
Yes a little - to 12
10%
It should be 14
10%
I'd say even older than 14
1%

Would you pose naked for a charity calendar?

Yes - I'm up for a giggle
22%
If it was tastefully done
35%
If the charity was worthy enough
8%
What's the opposite of yes?
33%

If the world spends £80bn a year until 2100 we'll delay global warming for six years.

Other issues would benefit more from the money
28%
I don't see what else we can do
14%
We should focus on individual action, not spending
57%

Is it right to prosecute people for the sexual transmission of HIV?

Yes, it could bring justice to lots of cases
24%
It could encourage safe sex
18%
People have a responsibility to protect themselves
30%
It's too difficult to prove intent or reckless behaviour
26%

What do you think of Jesus being on Myspace?

Well, Jesus is all around us
13%
I think it's hilarious
26%
I think it's offensive
6%
Myspace has always been stupid
54%

Skinniest models banned from catwalk at Madrid Fashion Week

Some people are naturally skinny
22%
The clothes look good on skinny people
9%
They should have normal sized models
56%
Bring on plus sizes Fashion Week
12%

After the smoking ban, what will pubs smell of?

Beer
32%
Beery vomit
22%
They'll still smell of smoke
14%
Something we can't imagine...
30%

When did you last pull a sickie from work, school or uni?

I never ever pull sickies
47%
Last month - it was a one off
32%
The other day
8%
People wonder if I still go
11%

One seventh of young men have Chlamydia - do you always use a condom?

No, I don't like them
15%
No, I'm in a relationship
26%
Yes, except when I was drunk
19%
Definitely
38%

Jade Goody's mum is to be transformed by an extreme cosmetic surgery makeover show

As long as she feels good
26%
Maybe she needs it...
24%
Wouldn't a bit of lippy do?
8%
There's too much media pressure
42%

Who should lead Labour?

Tony Blair
17%
Gordon Brown
16%
Alan Milburn
5%
David Beckham
60%

Off to uni - should you stay with your college flame?

Absolutely, teenage love is the truest love
7%
Give it a go, but don't be unrealistic
65%
No, but keep in touch for the holidays
8%
Never, I thought uni was a dating service!
18%

I used to hate, but now love:

Olives
13%
Mushrooms
17%
Cabbage & broccoli
22%
I've always liked those foods
17%
None of them - I'm still fussy
28%

Do you feel safe going out in your nearest city?

Yes, it's a top night out
28%
No - I hear too much about crime
15%
No - I've seen too much crime
8%
Yes, but I stick to safe areas
47%

Is it OK to order hot drinks in the pub?

Yes, why not?
41%
Only during the day
29%
No, that's what a café is for
14%
As long as you like them
14%

Should young drivers have restrictions on how many passengers they can carry?

Yes, it's easy to be distracted by your mates
9%
No, if you're easily distracted don't drive
11%
No, everyone deserves the same rights
40%
Surely it's not about age, but experience
37%

Steve Irwin should be remembered for:

His bravery and love of animals
59%
His famous catch phrases
7%
His conservation work
27%
Not respecting animals enough
4%

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