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Using traditional names for things is:

Essential
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 31%)

Inoffensive
(vote for this option) (17 Votes, 53%)

Pointless
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 6%)

Offensive
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 3%)

Let's go eat a Bejant
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 6%)


Suggested by Jono, Started 8th May


Tesco Self-Service tills - Good or bad idea?

Great idea - use them all the time
(vote for this option) (18 Votes, 36%)

Good idea - speeds things up when you have only a few items
(vote for this option) (13 Votes, 26%)

Don't mind
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

Bad idea - queues up the aisles
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

Should get rid of them altogether - people don't know how to use them and slow everything down
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 14%)

Have boycotted Tesco and use Morrisons now
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 14%)

Don't care
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)


Suggested by November Rain, Started 6th May


Nicest thing about staying over with a guy/girl

the sex
(vote for this option) (15 Votes, 29%)

the warm body to sleep beside
(vote for this option) (33 Votes, 64%)

the chat
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 5%)


Suggested by Rilla, Started 4th May


Irn Bru is

nectar of the gods
(vote for this option) (41 Votes, 69%)

overrated
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 13%)

pure pish
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 16%)


Suggested by KateBush, Started 1st May


Hottest 'older' female rock chick?

Tina Turner
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 4%)

Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac)
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 13%)

Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac)
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 8%)

Cher
(vote for this option)

Joni Mitchell
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 4%)

Bonnie Tyler
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 17%)

Annie Lennox
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 43%)

Whitney Houston
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 8%)


Suggested by McK, Started 26th Apr


Which degree is the most pointless available?

Drama
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 8%)

Media studies
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 8%)

Art History
(vote for this option) (28 Votes, 46%)

Hospitality
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 20%)

Tourism
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 5%)

Psychology
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 5%)

Sociology
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 6%)


Suggested by Tiger Lilly, Started 21st Apr


Did you start:

2007
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 3%)

2006
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 10%)

2005
(vote for this option) (23 Votes, 23%)

2004
(vote for this option) (18 Votes, 18%)

2003
(vote for this option) (17 Votes, 17%)

2002
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 4%)

2001
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 6%)

In the Old Millennium!
(vote for this option) (15 Votes, 15%)


Suggested by Gealle, Started 14th Apr


What does it take to become a world leader?

2 highers at a c pass and a Sammy the dolphin 10 m swimming certificate.
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 21%)

A Stetson, spurs and some gooood sippin whiskey.
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 15%)

Small hooks attached to joints and limbs to attach strings for easy "co-operation" with multinationals.
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 31%)

Hey hold on - they are just trying their best man....give em a chance....smirk.
(vote for this option)

No really; everyone is human eh? Think you could do better do ya?
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 21%)

Sod politics and the world around me - I'm abhorently apathetic and agnostic. Whose Madman Insein anway?
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 10%)


Suggested by Bobamuntung, Started 6th Apr


Honesty is...

The Best Policy
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 25%)

Awkward, best stay silent
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 19%)

The basis for a long standing relationship
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 12%)

Hilariously cruel
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 19%)

A shit name for a pet rabbit
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 22%)


Suggested by thePontificator, Started 31st Mar


Nose Blowing - the opinion poll

Do it - No problem
(vote for this option) (16 Votes, 47%)

Do it Discretely - turn your head - blow softly
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 11%)

Don't blow - just swab with the hanky
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 5%)

Don't blow - wipe on your sleeve
(vote for this option)

Not a fan - but better than a train journey/lecture of sniffing
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 23%)

Don't blow! One big sniff will sort you out - don't forget to swallow obviously
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 8%)

Eugh - I hate it! Grossest thing ever! Go to the bathroom - do it in private!
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)


Suggested by Rrrr, Started 28th Mar


What kind of Live Music would you like to see more of in the Union?

Dub
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 1%)

Drum & Bass
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 3%)

Rock
(vote for this option) (18 Votes, 31%)

Open Mics (Acoustic)
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 10%)

Open Mics (Jazz Jam Sessions)
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 6%)

Blues
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 10%)

Punk
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 1%)

Americana (American type folk like Iron & Wine)
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 6%)

Ska
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 12%)

Electronica/Alternative
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 15%)


Suggested by AliceChalliner, Started 21st Mar


Including bills and excluding food, what is the maximum total rent you can afford to pay for a full academic year?

£1,500-£2,000
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 7%)

£2,000-£2,500
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 11%)

£2,500-£3,000
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 13%)

£3,000-£3,500
(vote for this option) (25 Votes, 37%)

£3,500-£4,000
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 13%)

£4,000-£4,500
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 4%)

£4,500-£5,000
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 4%)

£5,000+
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 7%)


Suggested by James Shield, Started 16th Mar


Men's pubic hair should be...

As far away from me as possible
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

Hacked off with the hedge clippers
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 28%)

Au naturel obviously: this post was clearly suggested by a raving feminist annoyed about the last poll
(vote for this option) (19 Votes, 45%)

Not up for discussion; same goes for women's.
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 21%)


Suggested by kernowdaydreamer, Started 11th Mar


Ladies' pubic hair should be...

Neat, trimmed and triangular
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 18%)

Landing strip (we are near Leuchars, after all)
(vote for this option) (18 Votes, 27%)

Novelty e.g. heart, arrow, Xmas tree...
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 1%)

Au naturel- it's a jungle down there!
(vote for this option) (14 Votes, 21%)

Non-existant- wax it off, wax it off now!
(vote for this option) (16 Votes, 24%)

I don't really care as I'm so desperate for pussy I'll shag anything I see in the library
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 6%)


Suggested by flossy, Started 28th Feb


"I am comfortable in my own skin":

Absolutely, be who you are!
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 22%)

Yeah, a few flaws though
(vote for this option) (14 Votes, 35%)

Kinda, it bothers me a bit
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 10%)

Nope, it's awkward
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 12%)

Not at all, almost constantly aware of this
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 20%)


Suggested by d_24, Started 25th Feb


I want

a nice manwich please!
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 23%)

a nice femwich please!
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 26%)

involving any number > 3 , large numbers are always better.
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

just one on one thanks.
(vote for this option) (14 Votes, 36%)

to be by myself because its better that way.....
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 5%)

to understand this poll!
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 5%)


Suggested by Slash wannabe, Started 21st Feb


If I were to have cosmetic surgery I'd get my [what] done.

Hair
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 6%)

Eyes
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 6%)

Nose
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 13%)

Teeth
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 20%)

Chin
(vote for this option)

Neck
(vote for this option)

Boobs
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 20%)

Tummy
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 26%)

Bum
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 3%)

Calves
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 3%)


Suggested by Duggeh, Started 19th Feb


Who do you think will win the 6 nations competition this year?

Ireland
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 13%)

Scotland
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 21%)

England
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 10%)

Wales
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 15%)

France
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 31%)

Italy
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 7%)


Suggested by Rilla, Started 8th Feb


Best thing about St. Andrews?

The course? (Your degree, not the golf course! :p)
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 7%)

The pubs?
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 11%)

The golf?
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 3%)

The amount of exercise you get walking from places like DRA and Fife Park? :S
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 3%)

The Union?
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 3%)

All the other students? :)
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 5%)

Everything! :D
(vote for this option) (25 Votes, 49%)

Nothing... :(
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 5%)

Other
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 7%)


Suggested by November Rain, Started 1st Feb


So, ignoring this work malarkey, when do you think you'll be retiring?

20-30
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 3%)

30-40
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 6%)

40-50
(vote for this option)

50-60
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 23%)

60-70
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 26%)

70+ because the fucking government will have done away with pensions by the time I get this far.
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 40%)


Suggested by Gealle, Started 29th Jan


Best Science Fiction Series...

Babylon 5
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 9%)

Star Trek: TOS
(vote for this option)

Star Trek: TNG
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 10%)

Star Trek: DS9
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 4%)

Star Trek: VOY
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 4%)

Doctor Who
(vote for this option) (13 Votes, 20%)

Battlestar Galactica
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 14%)

Buck Rogers In The 25th Century
(vote for this option)

Other
(vote for this option) (17 Votes, 26%)

Meh....I Don't Like Science Fiction
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 9%)


Suggested by ARTooD2, Started 17th Jan


How many slices of toast is it typical to eat at one time?

1 slice
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 10%)

2 slices
(vote for this option) (33 Votes, 70%)

The ENTIRE BAG because you got it from Tesco reduced section for 5p and tomorrow it will be covered with mould!
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 6%)

1. Then another 1. Then another 1. Then another 1. But this technically only counts as 1 at a time.
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 12%)


Suggested by kernowdaydreamer, Started 14th Jan


How would you like your Exam time table spaced out?

All at the start, so more holiday time at the end?
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 20%)

All at the end, for more time to study?
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 6%)

Spaced out from start to finish?
(vote for this option) (26 Votes, 54%)

Did I mention I love continuous assessment?
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 18%)


Suggested by Super Jock, Started 10th Jan


When are you returning to St Andrews?

I'm already there
(vote for this option) (30 Votes, 65%)

Later this week to fit in more revision
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 17%)

During revision week
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 6%)

NEVER if I can help it!
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 10%)


Suggested by floatingonmycloud, Started 4th Jan


Favorite horror movie franchise!?

Friday the 13th
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 5%)

Halloween
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 5%)

Nightmare on elm street
(vote for this option)

Saw
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 11%)

Psycho
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 5%)

Resident Evil (its classed as horror/action)
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 5%)

Something else (new thread)
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 64%)


Suggested by Rectalprobe, Started 30th Dec 2007


If I could time travel, I would go to...

The past
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 60%)

The future
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 30%)

The start of last week so I could have done a better job on that essay
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 10%)


Suggested by orudge, Started 26th Dec 2007


Christmas to you is

just another day
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 12%)

depressing, false etc etc
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 16%)

a time to be with family
(vote for this option) (22 Votes, 45%)

a time to get drunk
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

a time to get presents
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

a time to give presents
(vote for this option)

an important religious day
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 18%)


Suggested by Garnet, Started 21st Dec 2007


Which should take longer?

Smoking a cigarette.
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 10%)

Eating an entire tub of Ben & Jerrys Double Chocolate Brownie ice cream.
(vote for this option) (25 Votes, 89%)


Suggested by Marco Biagi, Started 19th Dec 2007


Which finger would you rather have a screw in?

Thumb
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 16%)

Index
(vote for this option)

Middle
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 8%)

Ring
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 8%)

Pinkie
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 66%)


Suggested by Rrrr, Started 17th Dec 2007


I will be having Christmas in...

The Family Home
(vote for this option) (30 Votes, 69%)

My Home, away from all and sundry
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

An alcoholic stupor
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

Spite of the fact it's shit
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

A sweet young thing that doesn't know when to stop
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

The Spirit of The Season - With Loved Ones Around
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 11%)

A tropical climate (i.e. Penzance)
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)


Suggested by Gealle, Started 13th Dec 2007


Part-time job?

Yep, hate it!
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 8%)

Yep, love it!
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 17%)

No but I want one and I'm looking!
(vote for this option)

No, I want one but havn't quite gotten round to looking for one!
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 14%)

So I'm a bum, sue me!
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 12%)

When do I have time to work with all of my studying?
(vote for this option) (24 Votes, 42%)

When do I have time to work with all of my boozing?
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 3%)


Suggested by Idealist, Started 9th Dec 2007


Alex McLeish's depature is...

A huge let down, he's a hero
(vote for this option) (13 Votes, 36%)

thank f**k hes gone...
(vote for this option)

he was good, but we can do better
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 8%)

Scottish football is a waste of time anyway
(vote for this option) (20 Votes, 55%)


Suggested by HEED, Started 4th Dec 2007


For my sins, I am a....

Graduate
(vote for this option) (22 Votes, 25%)

Postgraduate student
(vote for this option) (14 Votes, 16%)

Undergraduate student
(vote for this option) (44 Votes, 50%)

German sausage/other
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 8%)


Suggested by sweet, Started 26th Nov 2007


The glass is:

Half empty
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 34%)

Half Full
(vote for this option) (12 Votes, 34%)

Twice as big as it needs to be
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 31%)


Suggested by groovy, Started 21st Nov 2007


What is your favourite (non-drinking) place in St Andrews?

West Sands
(vote for this option) (17 Votes, 37%)

East Sands
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 22%)

The Scores
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 8%)

Deans Court
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

The Cathedral
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 6%)

The Botanical Gardens
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

The far end of the North Haugh, beyond the Melville pond
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 4%)

Elsewhere (start a thread!)
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 13%)


Suggested by Anon., Started 19th Nov 2007


Who pays your rent?

Student Loans Company
(vote for this option) (19 Votes, 31%)

Daddy/Mummy/Someone else
(vote for this option) (21 Votes, 34%)

Me
(vote for this option) (21 Votes, 34%)


Suggested by Grandpa, Started 15th Nov 2007


It's better to have...

loved and lost
(vote for this option) (29 Votes, 74%)

never loved
(vote for this option) (10 Votes, 25%)


Suggested by Rilla, Started 11th Nov 2007


Biscuit or cake?

Biscuit
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 23%)

Cake
(vote for this option) (26 Votes, 76%)


Suggested by Dave the Explosive Newt, Started 9th Nov 2007


This Reading Week I'll be

Studying in St Andrews
(vote for this option) (23 Votes, 62%)

Drinking in St Andrews
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 18%)

Studying at home
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 13%)

Drinking at home
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 5%)


Suggested by BenEsq, Started 5th Nov 2007


Should we have another Sinner Dinner?

Yes, I'll come
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 11%)

Yes, it's a good idea
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 14%)

Yes, if it's expensive
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

Yes, if it's cheap
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 11%)

No, it's a bad idea
(vote for this option)

No, and I wouldn't go even if you do
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 8%)

No, never. Never ever.
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 17%)

How about a Sinner Lunch?
(vote for this option)

How about a Sinner Brunch?
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 2%)

How about a Sinner Midnight Snack?
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 31%)


Suggested by Frank, Started 2nd Nov 2007


Should Britain join the Euro?

Yes
(vote for this option) (16 Votes, 23%)

No
(vote for this option) (41 Votes, 60%)

It's not as straight forward as that, is it? (Thread)
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 16%)


Suggested by Rilla, Started 27th Oct 2007


Lets drink to...

..get wasted!
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 22%)

...health!
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 25%)

...stop dehydration.
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 14%)

...forget reality.
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 20%)

...gain 40 pounds and become the next Tenacious D
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 17%)


Suggested by Slash wannabe, Started 25th Oct 2007


Who is the best out of the X-Men

Wolverine - claws and attitude never fail, plus it's Hugh Jackman with no shirt on.
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 24%)

Storm - handy for picnics to keep the weather at bay.
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 12%)

Jean Grey - cool powers but crap superhero name
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 8%)

Cyclops - Superman can lift a mountain, Cyclops can blast a hole in the bloody thing
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 8%)

Gambit - oh come on, he is the definition of cool
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 16%)

Psylocke - Wow - a British superhero
(vote for this option)

Shadowcat - what would you do if you can walk through walls? Mmmm, changing rooms...
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 4%)

Angel - there is something about those wings, and the billions of dollars
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 8%)

Magneto - all must obey Ian McKellen and his amazing acting abilities
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 20%)

Professor X - it's the dude from Star Trek, and he's inside my mind ... ARGH!
(vote for this option)

Suggested by Jen the Phantom Hobbit of the Opera, Started 24th Oct 2007


Star FM is broadcasting on 87.7fm and online. Are you listening?

Yes, I listen online
(vote for this option) (18 Votes, 32%)

Yes, I listen on FM Radio
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 12%)

I haven't yet, but I will!
(vote for this option) (8 Votes, 14%)

Not listened, not likely to (Tell us why not)
(vote for this option) (23 Votes, 41%)


Suggested by Students' Association, Started 22nd Oct 2007


How long have you been on The Sinner?

One year
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 16%)

Two years
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 10%)

Three years
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 19%)

Four years
(vote for this option) (9 Votes, 16%)

Five years
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 19%)

Six years
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 5%)

Seven years
(vote for this option) (7 Votes, 12%)

Eight years
(vote for this option)

More?!?!
(vote for this option)

Suggested by iab2, Started 20th Oct 2007


Starfields - Are you going?

Of course! Just try to stop me!
(vote for this option) (24 Votes, 38%)

No thanks - not my scene; I'll be at home with homework and cocao
(vote for this option) (34 Votes, 54%)

I would if I could, but I can't make it
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 6%)


Suggested by Legion, Started 17th Oct 2007


A kiss as a greeting?

One cheek
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 9%)

Both cheeks
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 11%)

On the hand (may be quite continental)
(vote for this option) (1 Vote, 1%)

With tongues....
(vote for this option) (4 Votes, 7%)

I'm British - firm handshake only
(vote for this option) (35 Votes, 68%)


Suggested by flossy, Started 15th Oct 2007


A cat crossing your path is.

good luck
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 21%)

bad luck
(vote for this option)

if it's a black cat it's bad luck, all others good luck
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 21%)

if it's a black cat it's good luck, all others bad luck
(vote for this option) (3 Votes, 10%)

bad luck for the cat if you're behind a wheel
(vote for this option) (13 Votes, 46%)


Suggested by Garnet, Started 13th Oct 2007


For how many years have you (dis)graced this here planet?

Less than 18
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 1%)

18-20
(vote for this option) (33 Votes, 32%)

21-23
(vote for this option) (43 Votes, 42%)

24-25
(vote for this option) (11 Votes, 10%)

26-30
(vote for this option) (5 Votes, 4%)

I'm proper old
(vote for this option) (6 Votes, 5%)

How very dare you!?
(vote for this option) (2 Votes, 1%)


Suggested by Bizarre Atheist, Started 9th Oct 2007