FRIDAY's QUESTION: This is the number one New Year's Resolution. What is it?

ANSWER: Lose weight? Nah. Quit smoking? Nope. It's to resolve to SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: Name the only Oscar-winning role played by two Oscar-winning performers...

ANSWER: Great answers like JACK RYAN and JAMES BOND, but alas, no. Believe it or not, it's VITO CORLEONE, The Don from THE GODFATHER, played by Marlon Brando and Robert DeNiro.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: We're hit by these nearly everyday in East Hawaii. It travels at about 7 mph. What is it?

ANSWER: RAINDROPS!

TUESDAY's QUESTION: 90% of today's college freshman have never used on of these. Back in the day, we used them all the time.

ANSWER: TYPEWRITERS!

MONDAY's QUESTION: Americans spend $20 million on this the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. What is it?

ANSWER: Great answers ranged from CHAMPAGNE, FIREWORKS to WRAPPING PAPER. Actually, the answer is ANTACIDS and I can't figure out why? (stifled giggle)

FRIDAY's QUESTION: 65% of people who purchased this item at grocery stores believe that it isn't very good, probably never will be, but they buy it anyway. What is it?

ANSWER: Interestingly enough it's FROZEN PIZZA's.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: While half of Americans now admit to "re-gifting" unwanted holiday presents, another 20% deal with unwanted gifts this way. What way?

ANSWER: They SELL THEM ON E-BAY. Just like that father in Houston who sold his kids toys on EBAY. Read about that? FATHER GIVES TOYS AWAY

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TUESDAY's QUESTION: 55% of American’s keep this in their car. What is it?

ANSWER: Check your glovebox. Is there a ROLL OF TOILET PAPER in there? Should be!

MONDAY's QUESTION: As an experiment on December 20, 1980, NBC Sports broadcast a pro football game without ________________'s -- fans hated it, and it never happened again. What did they omit?

ANSWER: They omitted BROADCAST ANNOUNCERS. Remember? Sort of a Howard Cossell backlash. Way to go, Billy Andrade!

FRIDAY's QUESTION: The average guy starts doing this when he turns 29. Any idea?

ANSWER: Just ask J.E. Orozco. HE TAKES UP GOLF..

THURSDAY's QUESTION: A reliable source says that one out of every three men will buy one of these before the end of this year.

ANSWER: Johnny Elkins knows; he must be one of the three that will buy A DIAMOND before the year is out.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: Spice Girl, Posh and her international soccer star-husband, David Beckham have hired a butler at $1000 per day to do two jobs. One job is to OPEN THE FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! (Seems odd, huh?) The OTHER job is to collect these at mealtime. Collect what?

ANSWER: CELL PHONES! Congrats to Carol Recentes for being so akamai!

TUESDAY's QUESTION: 95% of Americans believe that women do this better than men during the holidays. What?

ANSWER: This one was quick! Kim Munson knew that women WRAP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS better than men, for the most part.

MONDAY's QUESTION: The three inanimate objects that figure most frequently in injuries are bicycles, stairs and....?

ANSWER: Sensible answers like LADDERS and BOWLING BALLS, but it wasn't until Mike Meers called and said FOOTBALLS. Yes, FOOTBALLS! Maybe it's not so much the object itself, but the activity that surrounds it. Way to go, Mike!

FRIDAY's QUESTION: 5,800 people a year visit emergency rooms because of this. What is it?

ANSWER: Clark Griswold clones know this one. It's GETTING INJURED PUTTING UP HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: What TV sitcom holds the record for having the most guest stars?

ANSWER: Love Boat? Nice try. Not Fantasy Island either. Actually, THE SIMPSONS hold the distinction of having more guest stars (and their voices) than any other sitcom.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: We spend $24 BILLION on gifts that do this and most of it is spent during the Christmas Holidays. What are we spending those billions on?

ANSWER: We are spending them on gifts THAT SMELL. Or rather, make us SMELL GOOD, as in colognes and fragrances. Or as I call it, my yearly OLD SPICE DELIVERY DAY.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: 85% of us married folks say they cannot trust their spouses to do this every day. What is it that spouses can't be trusted to do?

ANSWER: Take out the garbage? Nah. They can't trust them to WAKE THEM UP IN THE MORNING.

MONDAY's QUESTION: None. DC took the day off. Will be back Tuesday.

FRIDAY's QUESTION: The average American kid spends 37 seconds the WHOLE YEAR doing this. What are these kids doing?

ANSWER: Digging their nose? Listening to their parents? Some of the guesses we had, but the actual answer is SITTING ON SANTA's LAP.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: One in eleven Americans do this...even though they shouldn't...especially around the Holidays. What are they doing?

ANSWER: Besides blowing their diets? They're getting getting busted for SHOPLIFTING.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: A source that advises mall-Santas makes this the TOP suggestion for aspiring Ho-Ho-Ho'ers for the Holidays. What is that suggestion?

ANSWER: Easy. Just MEMORIZE ALL THE REINDEER NAMES and you should be set. Remember Dasher, Prancer, um, Clancy, Fancer, Ringo, Bingo and Snorky. Right?

TUESDAY's QUESTION: A psychological study of ladies at shopping malls said that if she's hears this sound, she's likely to spend more money.

ANSWER: THE SOUND OF HER HEELS ON A HARD FLOOR, according to the experts. They say it makes her feel more powerful and ready to spend money.

MONDAY's QUESTION: Americans have spent $20 million on these in the last week...

ANSWER: Turkey? Nope. Christmas tree? Nada. Steve Sheldon knew that after all the eating over Thanksgiving weekend that the answer HAD to be ANTACIDS! He is correct and was rewarded with a McDonald's Grind Pack.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND: No brainbuster Thursday or Friday. Happy Thanksgiving!

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: 50% of Americans say when you're hitting the road for a trip or vacation, forget the American Express, don't leave home without THESE. What are they?

ANSWER: Great answers were called in like PILLOWS and KIDS (ha!), but Eric Cabile knew it when he said BATTERIES. His son Jordan gave him the answer, because after all, what's gonna keep those GAMEBOYS powered up?

TUESDAY's QUESTION: 40% Americans say they have done this in their lifetime and of those who DID'T, 70% say they wish they had. What is it?

ANSWER: TAKE MUSIC LESSONS. For me, it'd be LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE. ¿Por qué!!

MONDAY's QUESTION: 27% of American single women say that if a man shows up with one of these on a first date, there WON'T be a SECOND date! What is it that is such a turn-off?

ANSWER: After answers like WEDDING RINGS and PET MONKEYS, Jan Genz called and said a BOW-TIE would end any future date potential.

FRIDAY's QUESTION: 40% of Americans do this while naked or in their underwear. What is it?

ANSWER: Well, ahem..um..it's..um.. IRONING.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: A surgeon with this hobby is a better doctor.Researchers found that they make less mistakes and finish faster.What is the hobby?

ANSWER: PLAYING VIDEO GAMES!

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: Some say MEN are absent minded but WOMEN are 50% more likely to lose this than a man. What are women more likely to lose?

ANSWER: Not car keys, nor is their mind (LOL!), but believe it or not...THEIR WEDDING RINGS.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: 13% of Americans say they have no problem doing this every workday. What is that they do?

ANSWER: Believe it or not, it's something as simple as SHOWING UP FOR WORK ON TIME. Which means that 87% of people DO have problems getting to work on time.

MONDAY's QUESTION: A recent survey asked 800,000 women what their dream job would be. 41% of respondants said this. What?

ANSWER: C'mon ladies. Admit it. You've always wanted to be a BEST SELLING AUTHOR.

FRIDAY's QUESTION: This is the most recycled gift of the holidays..what is it?

ANSWER: While fruitcake can last many holiday seasons, it's WINE that gets passed around the most, er, should I say...recycled.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: 74% of Senior Citizens surveyed said,” This was the best when they were in their 20’s”. What is it?

ANSWER: Get your mind out of the gutter. It's their MEMORY.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: 8% of Americans who have this at home never use it. What is it?

ANSWER: Not too hard to imagine that we never use our EXERCISE MACHINES, although they do make a good place to hang your wet towels.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: According to a magazine survey (okay, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING) Tuesday at 1pm is the best time to do this. What?

ANSWER: RENT A MOVIE!. Tuesdays are when the new releases come out and by going in at 1pm, you'll beat the crowd and have first crack at those new DVD's..

MONDAY's QUESTION: According to a new study,the average worker loses 3 weeks of productivity each year due to this.

ANSWER: It's not hard to believe that COMPUTER PROBLEMS can hamper productivity. Isn't that ironic that we have them to save time in the first place?

FRIDAY's QUESTION: When "baby boomers" were asked, "what do you wear NOW that you never thought you'd ever wear twenty years ago," THIS was the top answer with 52%.

ANSWER: A long time ago, we once swore that we'd never purposely look old and wear BI-FOCALS, but alas, we have. I guess it beats running into walls all for the sake of looking younger.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: According to a corporate culture expert, doing this each workday would improve your productivity and help your boss' bottom line. What is it?

ANSWER: Take the FULL LUNCH HOUR! According to Terry Wall, many of us eat lunch at our desks; rush through lunch or even SKIP it all together. While that may SEEM to help us get that project or task done, he says taking the ENTIRE HOUR at lunch refreshes you, makes you more alert and causes you to be more productive when you return to work. And THAT helps improve your company bottom line. Bosses, are you listening?

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: According to one international business corporation, this profession possesses the WORST handwriting. What profession is that?

ANSWER: "TEACHERS" Yup, according to Lexmark, a manufacturer of computer and business printers, says TEACHERS have surpassed doctors for having the worst penmanship! They blame the ease and accessibility of computer keyboards for the decline in handwriting skills.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: A study in London found that grumpy bosses are likely in a bad mood because they're not getting enough....what?

ANSWER: SLEEP!. What'd you think it was? Yeah, me too.

MONDAY's QUESTION: Over 20% of our presidents did NOT do this prior to becoming becoming president. Didn't do what?

ANSWER: GO TO COLLEGE. They included George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Abraham Lincoldn, Andrew Johnson, Grover Cleveland and Harry Truman.

FRIDAY's QUESTION: What breaks up friendships the most??

ANSWER: Nothing can bring down a friendship faster than LOANING MONEY TO A FRIEND. Depends on who your friends are..

THURSDAY's QUESTION: Last year, eight million were sold. This year, twenty-five million. Predictions for next year are fifty-five million to be sold. Of exactly what?

ANSWER: CAMERA PHONES! I'm still trying to afford an mp3 player..and an IPOD...

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: 1000 women were asked which superhero power they’d like to have most. Which superhero power was the run away favorite?

ANSWER: Would you believe MIND READING? Yup, that was the first choice for 1000 women. FLYING was #2 and INVINCIBILITY was third.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: According to a men's health magazine, if men had to spend a year living in their haloween costume, this is what they would choose.

ANSWER: We men never lose our inner child. It's A cowboy outfit! (Not me. I'm batman-DC)

MONDAY's QUESTION: You may use this alot when you are in a group. Most use it on weekends. It was first used in 1862! What is it?

ANSWER: Here in Hawaii, most use it during weeknights as well. It's a BOWLING BALL.

FRIDAY's QUESTION: According to research, this is the most common morning habit...

ANSWER: I like this! Listening to the radio.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: As soon as you notice your co-worker has one of these, chances are you're going to get one too. In fact, chances go to 40% that you'll get one, too. What are you going to get?

ANSWER: I thought the answer was a TATTOO. Wrong! Many people called in with "a raise" or "a cold", but the actual answer is "A HEADACHE". (I'll bet those people who have headaches ARE headaches as well..)

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: Though the majority of Americans think they are AWFUL, 48% say they have redeeming qualities, in that we can learn, "valuable life lessons." What are these things?

ANSWER: Believe it or not, "REALITY SHOWS" teach of valuable life lessons. Like how to form alliances and eat bugs.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: 17% of married women in America fantasize about this person...

ANSWER: "THE BOSS". No, not Springsteen silly. YOUR boss. In the words of my wife.."ewwwww!"

MONDAY's QUESTION: 23% of women say they have gone behind their man's back to throw these things away. After it was done, more than 2/3 of the men say it was, actually, ok with them. What did these women throw away?

ANSWER: Gentlemen, this is easy. Your "HOLY BVD's" or "HOLY UNDERWEAR. Nuff said.

FRIDAY's QUESTION: According to a recent survey,(2003)this is the most common item left behind in a hotel room. What is it?

ANSWER: Makes sense in this day and age: A CELL PHONE CHARGER!.

THURSDAY's QUESTION: Of the percentage of vehicles manufactured during 2003 model year in North America, what was the most popular sports car color?

ANSWER: Not red, not black, not blue...but SILVER!. For the list CLICK HERE.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: If you have one, you probably use it about 3 hours a year...

ANSWER: Would you believe your CAMCORDER or VIDEO CAMCORDER? Better believe it!

TUESDAY's QUESTION: In a recent survey one third of workers in America would like for their company to allow this...

ANSWER: Even young Kamuela Pang knows that workers would love their bosses to allow them some DAILY NAP TIME. (Hey, it works in kindergarten..why not the work force?)

MONDAY's QUESTION: The record for this is 1,096 times by a woman...what is it?

ANSWER: BODY PIERCINGS...ouch. Sure, I can see the occasional 800 piercings, maybe even 900. But 1,060?

FRIDAY's QUESTION: This prediction is made thousands of times a day but it’s wrong 84% of the time. What is it?

ANSWER: No, not the weather forecast. (As many of you called and said. LOL). Actually the answer is "A WOMAN's DUE DATE".

THURSDAY's QUESTION: According to a survey, 46 percent of Americans avoided crowded ______'s because they're too crowded.

ANSWER: With answers like "theatres", "banks" and "restaurants", the phones got cooking. Then Lee Pennington said "GYMNASIUMS or FITNESS CENTERS" and got the coveted SUBWAY SANDWICH prize.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: 65% of men and 60% of women said you should never talk about this until at least the third date. Talk about what?

ANSWER: Talk about POLITICS...

TUESDAY's QUESTION: If you're an average American, you spent more than three days last year doing this. What did you spend that much time doing?

ANSWER: Playing VIDEO GAMES.. I guess I'm not a normal American. My kids are, though..

MONDAY's QUESTION: Count ‘em up, twelve guys there. Where?

ANSWER: Twelve guys who've WALKED ON THE MOON..

FRIDAY's QUESTION: In 1980,75% of U.S. households had these.Today, they are virtually non-existent.What is it?

ANSWER: Personally, I thought it was the CROCK POT. I was wrong. Case Vanveen wasn't wrong. He said the HOT AIR POPCORN MACHINE and (ding ding ding!) he is absolutely correct...

THURSDAY's QUESTION: Bosses were surveyed and said that provided you behave yourself and do a reasonable job, this is the number one thing you can do that will get you fired. What is it that puts you on the fast track...to the unemployment line?

ANSWER: Mike Lisle knew that if you "CALL IN SICK TOO OFTEN" you'll probably get the axe.

WEDNESDAY's QUESTION: The U.S. has five percent of the world's population, but has 70% of the world's___________.

ANSWER: Calls ranged from "cell phones" to "religions" and "people in debt".(Ha!) It was Nelson Pavlip who called with "LAWYERS" that clinched the final verdict.

TUESDAY's QUESTION: A survey of parents found that this was their number one pet peeve about their kid's school. What were they so peeved about?

ANSWER: Answers ranged from "too much homework" to "having to volunteer" (LOL). Actually, when Kim Carvahlo called and said "FUNDRAISERS", she nailed it. Especially the magazine subscriptions. She suggested food fundraisers work best. Duly noted.

MONDAY's QUESTION: MEN's HEALTH MAGAZINE says that 35,000 men injured themselves doing this last year. What were they doing?

ANSWER: Baylynn Thomas called in with the answer (supplied by dad, who must know from experience) that 35,000 guys injured themselves COOKING last year. This is why I belive in take-out.