Hoboken411 Poll Results
09
January
Here are all previous polls (well, since the new poll system was rolled out) in reverse chronological order.
Exciting, eh?
Cinco de Mayo 2009:
- Any excuse to drink - I'm game!
- I don't need an excuse - I live life MY way!
- Oh boy - I'm hiding from the amateurs!
- Chicks!
- I'm in AA - stop these promotions!
- Ban booze - and legalize pot!
Are you still in love with Obama?
- Yes - he's doing better than expected!
- Yes - with some bumps along the way!
- Yes and No - but I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt
- No - Our country is in the crapper.
Orsini, Melberg and Vincent will get:
- Under 500 votes total
- Between 501 - 1,000 total
- Over 1,000 total
How many people will vote in total?
- Under 7500
- Between 7501 - 10,000
- Between 10,001 - 12,500
- Over 12,500
What are you doing this GREAT weekend?
- Spending as much time outdoors!
- Same as usual - I'm not hard to please.
- Hiding. I'm still too fat.
- Psycho about Hoboken politics - weather irrelevant!
- Dunno - depends on how I feel!
- Going haywire - What to do next???
- Being completely oblivious -on cell phone too much.
- Scoring with the opposite sex.
- Getting WAY too drunk - but loving it!
- Realizing that Hoboken is 1.3 miles square. Zzzz.
Do endorsements affect your voting decision?
- Never.
- Maybe - depends on who.
- Always. I need direction.
Hoboken Sidewalk Dining:
- I love it, and will be out tomorrow!
- Sometimes, but not busy intersections.
- I only drink outside!
- Hate it. I like my privacy when dining!
- I prefer food without diesel fallout1
I favor:
- Capitalism
- Socialism
- Dunno. Don't Care.
- anyone who picks socialism is probably lazy1
- I thought we were an autonomous collective.1
New Pedestrian Bridge:
- I will use it often!
- Will never use it - too far.
- Might check it out a couple times.
- Oh no, the criminals are coming, the criminals are coming!1
- If I want to take a walk along the waterfront I will1
- I will use it to run!1
My thoughts about the Chia Obama:
- St-St-St-Stupid! But not offended...
- H-H-H-Hate it! AND offended! Racist!
- L-L-L-Love it! Have all of them!
- D-D-D-Don't care!
The 2009 NCAA Champ will be:
- Michigan State
- Connecticut
- Villanova
- North Carolina
What is your number one way to keep in touch?
- Phone - Voice
- Phone - Text
- Instant Messenger
- Social Networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- In person
- Telegram
- smoke signals1
- Telepathy1
Hoboken Bike Lanes are:
- A great idea - we do need more.
- OK - let's see how these work first.
- Disaster waiting to happen.
- Screw that - we need more cabs.
- Please don't turn this into another political thread!!
The proposed alternative parade dates:
- I'm fine with them
- Dumb!
- Will never fly - there'll be other dates and times
- Will take months to settle on
- Cancel Hoboken Fake St. Patty's Day1
- Good luck keeping people from celebrating1
City Offender Parking Pictures:
- Keep 'em coming! I love them!
- Enough already! No more!
- Bring on the hot ladies pics!
- Keep 'em coming! I love them! And Bring On the Hot Ladies While You're At It!1
- Double-parked cops are not newsworthy. Double-parked regular people, OTOH, deserve public ridicule.1
- forward them to director bergin1
- Double-parked city services vehicles are more irritating1
Will you turn your lights out?
- No way! This won't help a bit.
- Yes sir! I believe in this stuff.
How do you connect to the internet?
- FiOS
- Cable
- Dialup
- DSL (yuck)
- High Speed Cell (3g)
- Standard Cell
- Snag neighbors Wi-Fi
- Coffee-shop Wi-Fi
- The office. No internet at home.
What is that big slide thing?
- You dorks! It's a kids slide. Stay off the hot sauce.
- OK - I'll play along - yeah, garbage chute.
- Air duct - for the hot air in your head!
- River filter? What, did you run out of weed?
- Too afraid to answer? Do you limp when you walk?
Why do people like this run for Mayor?
- They hope to get offered a job.
- An attempt to muck up the race.
- Because they're disillusioned.
- Hey, this is a democracy! More power to 'em.
Hoboken PD will issue:
- Less than 100 tickets
- Between 101-250 tickets
- Between 251-500 tickets
- Over 500 tickets
Will you take off on Monday?
- Nope. I need my job!
- Yep. Looking for any excuse.
- No matter, unemployed.
- Depends how bad, I drive to work.
- I'm the token "Hoboken" resident, I have to go.1
- Hell no! I'll make a few bucks shoving snow.1
- Less than 2 inches will fall1
- Will work from home1
- went in late1
Turnout this year will be:
- Much less
- The same as usual
- More
President's Day:
- I'm Patriotic and remember great Presidents.
- I'm Patriotic, but just care about the day off.
- An extra day to get drunk.
- No matter, no job!
- Not off. 1
- Presidents, schmesidents. I just like the day off.1
- Put my cat to sleep. RIP Annie1
What are you doing with the long weekend?
- Chillaxin' - I need the rest
- Travellaxin' - gotta get out of here!
- Working. Go to hell, would ya?
- Loser's Lounge at Joe's Pub, NYC, James Bond Show1
- Hiding from Singles Awareness Day1
Early dismissal on Feb 13th?
- Yep - around 12 or so.
- Yep - after 3.
- Full day again.
- Not applicable. No job.
- Took a vacation day.
My plans on Valentines Day are:
- Like everyone else - gifts, dinner, etc.
- Singling and mingling, baby!
- Romantic Vacation
- Getting lucky (at the casino!)
- What is Valentines Day?
- Candlelight, 8x10 of Bea Arthur, Lotion
- Cozy on the couch with my Valetine (cost = $0)
- NYC for a show, etc.
- eating french fries and chicken fingers1
- Steak and a Blowjob1
- trying to scrap up last minute cash to buy "something"1
- homework or something away from romance1
Shopping in Hoboken:
- I'm buying more because of the sales.
- Not buying anything - the economy is affecting me too.
- I buy - but via the internet - always cheaper.
- Never bought in Hoboken - always too much.
- Always support local Hoboken businesses.
- I'm not buying anything Roberts says about the budget.1
- I don't like the style of cloths in Hoboken stores.1
Do speed indicator displays work?
- Yes, even if one person slows down.
- Yes, but you need enforcement, too.
- No, because law-abiding people aren't the problem.
- No, they just speed up on the next block.
- No, because no one cares another speed limit sign.1
In 2009, rents in Hoboken should:
- Go down too! You know, economy, supply, demand...
- Go up! How else is the landlord going to compensate?
- Cancel out, stay relatively level.
So what will CHANGE the most?
- The economy will quickly rebound.
- Unemployement down. Millions of new jobs!
- Nothing will change.
- Improved respect worldwide.
- The rich get richer.
- eventual disillusionment1
Will our country change for the better with Obama?
- Nope - false hope.
- Yep - watch and see, suckers!
Super Bowl XLIII
- Go Steelers!
- Go Cards!
- I just want to win the pool!
- I just want to win my bets!
- Will not watch - I don't care!
- I only care about Wipeout Bowl I (ABC)
- Me likes Super Bowl Parties
- What Super Bowl?
- Denver Nuggets in 31
MLK Day 2009, I am:
- Working - no day off, damnit!!
- Company Holiday - whoo hoo!!
- I'm off - but used a vacation/sick day!!
- Unemployed - irrelevant.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I am:
- 1 - If there were a zero, I'd select that.
- 2 - Meh, it'll cause more traffic.
- 3 - So-so...
- 4 - OK, could be worse.
- 5 - Curiously interested.
- 6 - I want to check it out.
- 7 - If the club is hopping, I'm all for it!
- 8 - Fired up for the ribbon-cutting.
- 9 - Happy my folks have a place to stay!
- 10 - So excited I just had a litter of kittens in my pants.
- I don't want W anywhere near here - send him back to Texas!1
- 0 - Vastly overpriced (though it will be nice to get rid of the neverending construction zone)1
- change is good stop holding on to bullshit!!!!1
If I won the Jersey Jackpot Raffle:
- Take the $100k per year. I'd blow it all otherwise.
- Cash now baby! Gotta live it up!
Who will win the 2009 Super Bowl?
- Cardinals
- Eagles
- Ravens
- Steelers
AFC Championship:
- Baltimore Ravens
- Pittsburgh Steelers
NFC Championship:
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Arizona Cardinals
The wise betting man would pick:
- Giants (-4) over 40
- Giants (-4) under 40
- Eagles (+4) over 40
- Eagles (+4) under 40
Will the cheap drinks save the bars?
- No, but alcoholics will remain.
- Yes, it will help.
San Diego vs. Pittsburgh (4:30pm Sunday)
- San Diego Chargers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore vs. Tennessee (4:30pm Saturday)
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tennessee Titans
Carolina vs. Arizona (8pm Saturday)
- Carolina Panthers
- Arizona Cardinals
Giants vs. Philadelphia (1pm Sunday)
- New York Giants
- Philadelphia Eagles
Most likely NOT to succeed in 2009:
- Mile Square
- Quay's
- Gaslight
- Busker's
- Bin 14
- Teak
- Brownstone Ale House
- Sushi Lounge
- Dubliner
- Elysian Cafe
- Bombay West
- Four L's
- Three A's
- Every bar restarant will survive
- Soup Man1
- Melting Pot1
- That crepe place down by the water1
- Sushi House 1
- Ali Baba1
- Melting Pot, place is a graveyard!!1
- Mikie Squared1
It's 2009! Do you feel any different?
- Nope - same old hangover
- Nope - I still feel great!
- Yep - The year of "change!" Yay!
- Yep - I feel older. Damnit!
The 2008 Hoboken Buzz Award goes to:
- Trouble with City Hall - Ineptness across the board!
- The Economy - hitting us all where it hurts!
- Hoboken Business Scene
- The Deadly Fires
- Our Shoddy Infrastructure throughout town
My 2009 New Years Resolution:
- Diet and/or Exercise
- Marriage
- Have Children
- "De-relationship" (i.e., break up)
- Quit a Vice (smoking, drinking, cheating, gambling, etc)
- Money-related (earn, save, invest, etc.)
- NO RESOLUTION
- Resolutions are for doofuses who are unable to change themselves no matter what day of year it is1
- Not to feed the Trolls1
New Year's Eve 2008, I will:
- Hoboken "Open Bar" shin-dig.
- House Parties.
- Vacation. Far from Hoboken.
- NYC all the way, baby!
- I'm working. Blech.
- Hide, possibly sleep through it.
- Atlantic City - Sweet!
- Dinner and a no-cover dive bar.
- Volunteer.
- Home with Family.
- No clue. Winging it, I guess.
- not in hoboken, but not doing anything special1
Atlanta vs. Arizona
- Atlanta
- Arizona
Indianapolis vs. San Diego
- Indianapolis
- San Diego
Philadelphia vs. Minnesota
- Philadelphia
- Minnesota
Baltimore vs. Miami
- Baltimore
- Miami
Christmas Week 2008, I am:
- Off all week - suckers!! haha!
- Today's my last day - long weekend!
- Work tomorrow - half day - and long weekend!
- Work Christmas. Bah Humbug.
- Traveling. I'd rather be working.
- Traveling. Hooray! I might not want to return!
- Unemployed. Boo Hoo or Whoo Hoo (depending)
- I'm Jewish. What's Christmas?
- I'm working1
Will you tip people this year?
- Yes - the same as usual
- Yes, but less because I'm suffering too
- No - I never do
- No, but I normally do. I'm broke this year.
Giants vs. Eagles II
- Giants Win again!
- Eagles come to life and steal a "W!"
- The game miraculously ends in another tie!
With Burress or not, on Sunday the Giants will:
- Beat Washington
- Lose thier 2nd Game
Holiday Shopping Budget
- Less than last year
- Same as last year
- More than ever
- Zero - don't exchange gifts
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving:
- Leave at Noon!
- Between 1-3pm give or take
- Full day. Drats!
- I'm off already, suckers!
- "Off" for months now - brother, can you spare a drumstick?1
Thanksgiving 2008 - I will:
- Stay in Hoboken - Family comes here (or is already)
- Leave town for an extended stay with Family
- Quick day trip for Turkey dinner - then find parking! Yay!
- Work or Volunteer. Turkey leftovers later
Friday, November 21, 2008 - the DOW will:
- little change +/- 100 points
- Rebound 101-250 points
- Rebound over 251 points
- Lose another 101-250 points
- Lose more than 251 points
- All of the above1
Thanksgiving: White or Dark?
- White meat - healthier
- Dark meat - tastier
Will there be fireworks on Bloom this year?
- Yes! The show will resume!
- No! Banned forever!
Over/Under:
- Over 42 points
- Under 42 points
Point Spread:
- Jets -3
- Pats +3
Who will win tonight?
- NY Jets
- New England Patriots
Veterans Day 2008:
- Off today - Company Holiday
- Off today - Personal, sick, vacation day
- Working today & tomorrow
- Off tomorrow - Company Holiday
- Off period - unemployed
- off today and tomorrow1
- School today $ tomorros1
On Thanksgiving, I:
- Get the usual Supermarket Turkey.
- Order Fresh - nothing better!
- Someone else does the cooking.
- Eat Pizza or Chinese.
- vegan1
- shoot our own1
More specifically, who will win on Sunday?
- Giants
- Eagles
Will the Eagles finish strong and make the playoffs?
- Yes
- No
Will Favre and the NY Jets make the Postseason?
- Yes
- No
For the next six games, the Giants will go:
- 6-0
- 5-1
- 4-2
- Win 3 games or less
Free coffee at Starbucks tomorrow?
- Sure - I'll take free - in this economy!
- Nope - I hate Starbucks - even if it's free
- Nope - don't drink coffee
On Election Night -
- Watch at home
- Go to a bar
- House party somewhere
- Won't be watching at all
How has your property tax bill increased?
- Both tax rate and parks tax
- Just the parks tax
- Not at all - am I lucky?
- Just tax.1
- I don't know, I stopped looking not worth the stress1
- al I know is that I have been living here for 3 1/2 years, and my taxes when I first purchased were estimated to be 5,300. Year after year I appealed them, and legitimately got them down to 4,700 based on apartments similiar to mine. Now my 1st quarter taxes are estimated at 1513.58. Which is Soooo Unacceptable. 1
For Halloween, I dress up:
- All day - including work.
- Only at a party.
- With the kids.
- Not at all - just not into it anymore.
Will the Phillies bring a title home in 2008?
- Yes - finally!
- Nope - the curse will continue...
The next President will be:
- John McCain
- Barack Obama
Who's more often at fault?
- Drivers
- Pedestrians
- Equally at fault1
- Cars parked to corner (no visibility)1
Who will win the 2008 World Series?
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Tampa Bay Rays
Can you tell the difference between bottom shelf and top shelf?
- Can defintely notice the cheapest stuff - becomes harder with the rest
- I can pick out brand of any hard liquor I taste
- Tastes the same after one drink
- I will not pay extra money for a fancy bottle
Are “top shelf” drinks really worth the extra money?
- Yes!
- No. They all taste the same after one drink.
- Straight: yes, mixed with soda: not really1
Have your noticed that you drink more at home these days?
- Yes – I save a significant amount by doing that.
- Not really, but it still sucks that prices have gone up.
Do you pick your drink based on cost?
- Yes – typically get the cheapest draft or well drinks
- No – I drink what I feel like drinking
- Doesn't matter – some schmuck usually buys me a drink. Haha!
Do you choose the bar - or the specials?
- I have my regular stomping grounds, regardless of what’s on special
- I choose my hangout by the price of the drinks
- Doesn’t matter – usually do top-shelf or beer anyway.
- I have my regular spots, but drink specials draw my attention1
If it's Philly vs. Tampa Bay
- Phillies Win
- Rays Win
If it's Philly vs. Boston
- Phillies Win
- Red Sox Win
Will you be attending the Studio Tour?
- Hell yeah - Free wine and Cheese!
- No way - Football Sunday, are you nuts?
- Maybe one or two artists is enough...
- I don't want to get hit by a car.
Who is organizing the voter fraud?
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Whomever pays the right people
Will we ever end foreign oil dependency?
- Yep! Exactly like Obama said - 10 years!
- Yep - but not for 100 years.
- Nope - never in a million years.
- Yep ! more like 20-25 years1
- Yes, as soon as we start drilling on our own shores1
Columbus Day 2008, I am:
- Off! Company Holiday!
- Off! Personal/vacation/sick day!
- Not off! At work - blech!
- Not employed - burn to you all!
- working and burning all day1
How is your Columbus Day weekend shaping up?
- Three days - and leave early today - YAY!
- Have off Monday - but a full day today.
- None of the above - This blows!
- Taking my own personal time off!
Hate Republicans, or just George Bush?
- Just Dubya
- Hate BOTH
- Gulp - hate Repubs - but LIKE Bush!
- Like them both!
Today, the U.S. economy will:
- Rebound a bit or even
- Come back strong
- Fall slightly
- Down another couple hundred points
- Today doesn't matter - we're SCREWED!
Do you partake in the hunt annually?
- Yes
- No
Rays vs. White Sox
- Tampa Bay
- Chicago
Red Sox vs. Angels
- Boston
- Los Angeles
Cubs vs. Dodgers
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Philly vs. Milwaukee
- Philadelphia
- Milwaukee
What are your plans today?
- Festival for a bit - then something else
- Festival all day - I'm a die-hard groupie!
- NFL action! (anywhere)
- Praying the Mets win!
- Praying the Mets lose!
- None of this crap.
- swim through the festival1
Who "won" last nights debate?
- John McCain
- Barack Obama
- Neither
The "storm" on September 26, 2008 will:
- Flooding in usual spots, no real damage.
- Massive flooding, downed trees, power outages.
- Barely anything - just like last time.
- Hoboken will sink. See ya - headed for higher ground.
What is your favorite "Season?"
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
- I love them all!1
Should Jon Corzine be re-elected next year?
- No.
- Yes.
The safest bank (for now) is:
- JP Morgan Chase
- Citibank
- HSBC
- Pamrapo Savings
- Shoe box under bed
- Bank of America1
The next big company to fall is:
- AIG
- Washington Mutual
- Goldman Sachs
- Bank of America
- Morgan Stanley
- Wachovia
- Other
- The Imperialist Regime of General Zod1
My cell provider is:
- AT&T
- Sprint
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- Generic pay-as-you go plan
The number one way I communicate remotely is:
- Phone Calls
- Emails
- Text Messages
- Facebook or Myspace
- Online message boards
Do you remember anyones phone number by heart?
- Absolutely - most of my friends and family
- Sort of - maybe my best friend, parents and S.O.
- Hell no - When I lose my phone, I'm screwed.
Outside of work, do you have a second number?
- Yes - a regular landline phone
- Yes - VoIP (Vonage, Optimum, FiOS, Skype)
- Nope - Cell is the only personal phone I have
My primary cell phone is:
- A regular one. Might have a camera in it too.
- PDA: Blackberry
- PDA: Treo
- Other PDA or multi-function phone (sidekick, etc.)
- iPhone all the way baby. The best!
The 2008 NL Pennant winner will be:
- Chicago
- NY Mets
- LA Dodgers
- Milwaukee
- Arizona
- St. Louis
- Philadelphia
- Houston
The 2008 AL Pennant winner will be:
- Boston
- Tampa Bay
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Minnesota
Will Philly squeak into the postseason?
- Yes, they'll overcome the Mets
- Yes, they'll make the wildcard
- Nope.
Will the Mets hold on and win the division?
- Yes
- No, but they'll make wildcard
- No, they're out completely
I like watching football games:
- Anywhere, I'm low maintenance.
- Only with others wearing the same jerseys.
- At places with less tools.
- Peace and quiet at home.
- Anyplace that has cheap piss beer and free food.
- Where the hot chicks be at.
Favre and the NY Jets will:
- Surprise everyone - Playoff Bound!
- Win the mediocrity trophy
The NY Giants will:
- Repeat as champions!
- Make the playoffs, then lose.
- Not even make it to the post season.
- Only Brett Favre matters1
Hoboken411's Park Reminders:
- Keep 'em coming! I love them and need them!
- Dude, do you think we're retarded?
- I like pretty pictures.
- Hoboken has (some) parking lots.1
Labor Day Weekend 2008, I am:
- Wrapping up the shore house
- Not quite done with the shore house yet
- On vacation, but far from the Jersey Shore!
- Laying low in Hoboken - it rocks!
- Working - I hate my job!
- Atlantic City - Nothing better than gambling!
- Some idiot scheduled a wedding - great.
- Boozing up in NYC
- F-that - Fantasy Football Draft!
- Making love to Michael Lenz
- Going to Penn State!1
- Working on Hoboken's Ambulance1
Jeff Boss:
- Belongs in the looney bin.
- Has tin foil hats.
- Has MY vote! Go Jeff!
- Is sort of right....
- Would be better than our current Mayor!
- Has a tin foil hats, and would still be better than our current mayor.1
Barack's running mate will be:
- Hillary Clinton
- Joe Biden
- Tim Kaine
- Evan Bayh1
- Cookie Monster1
- Pupie Raia (he's already run for everything else)1
- Mayor Bloomberg1
- caroline kennedy1
When I commute to NYC, I take:
- The PATH
- The Ferry
- The Bus1
- Two Vicodin1
- Ferry in the morning because I'm always running late. PATH in the evening when I have more time.1
When you use the most vacation days?
- January-March
- April-June
- July-September
- October-December
My thoughts about Manny Ramirez:
- I'll hate this tool no matter where he plays
- Boston needs him! Don't let him go!
- Don't let the door hit your dreads on the way out!
- Hasta la vista rubber arm!
- who?1
The 2008 Summer Olympics
- I will follow each event intensely. Team USA!
- I'll check a little bit out here and there
- Only if there is any big controversy/terror
- Zero interest in ping pong and synchronized swimming
- What are the Olympics?
- I'm attending the Olympics1
Do you notice women's shoes?
- Yes, and I'm a guy
- No, and I'm a guy
- Yes, and I'm a girl
- No, and I'm a girl
- Yes, and I'm gay :)1
- Manhattan streets are filled with a veritable potpourri of women with nothing less than leg's, feet, and shoes on constant display for others. Please keep your shoes on.1
Playoff hopes for Mets & Yankees
- They both make it
- Neither make it
- Mets do, Yankess don't
- Yankess do, Mets don't
Online Grocery Shopping:
- I love it. Use it often.
- Tried a few times, never again.
- In case of emergency only.
- Never used it, never will.
- Tried it, it was ok, but not necessary1
Meadowlands Fair:
- Never.
- Went once, never again.
- Big fan!
- Fireworks were cool.
St. Ann's Feast this year:
- I will go. I'm an annual regular!
- I'll check it out, get there early and leave!
- Avoid it like the plague.
July 3rd, I have:
- 1/2 day. My company is still cool.
- Full day. This blows.
- I took a vacation day.
- N/A for various reasons (unemployed, self-employed, etc.)
- Off. My company is even cooler.1
- Early dismissal. My company's medium cool.1
- My company is so cool, they even give us Monday off too1
My 4th of July plans are:
- Staying local 100% of the time.
- Heading out of town all weekend.
- Miscellaneous trips here and there.
The best part of the July 4th Holiday Weekend is:
- The fireworks, of course!
- Time off from work!
- BBQ and Beer. Perfect together.
- Hanging with friends and family.
- Overtime if I work!
- More parking!
- Less Tools.
This weekend's Subway Series:
- Yanks Sweep
- Mets Sweep
- Yanks take three
- Mets take three
- Split
1500 will make news again because:
- They found lead somewhere...
- Some kind of "dangerous" traffic situation...
- Residents complain of ball-playing...
- They found the $1 million in quarters buried..
- Ummm, something Fred Bado said...
- People just need to complain1
So far this year,
- Nightlife is busier than previous years.
- No change.
- Hard to tell, one holiday, and a heat wave. Wait a few weeks.
- Worse across the country. People are learning to drink cheaper.
With my check, I:
- Paid bills.
- Went shopping.
- Went drinking.
- Put in all on RED.
- Didn't get one, damnit!
- bought groceries1
- Paid for dental work1
- Put it towards my Q4 Hoboken property tax bill1
Who should be the next removed from City Hall?
- Mayor Roberts
- Bill Bergin
- The whole City Council
- Everyone. Clean Sweep.
- Steve Kleinman
- Umm, Fred Bado1
- dickhead al arezzo1
- The winos out front1
- peter cammarano1
- Pupi Rea1
When the mercury rises, I:
- Don't mind. Better than a cold wave.
- Relax at my pool. Suckers!
- Try to be in an air-conditioned room as much as possible.
- Become poorer after my $4/gallon drive to my shore house.
- Use it as a excuse to drink and watch all the people walk by.
- Cry.
- Get some italian ice to cool off.
- Empty fridge except for beer, invite friends inside fridge.
- Head to the beach1
Handicapped parkers:
- They all should have "courtesies"
- If they can drive, they can abide by the law
- Give breaks for "extreme" gimps only
- If they can drive, F-em all. They're probably lying anyway
The Light Rail in Hoboken:
- I love it. Use it often.
- I don't mind. Used it a couple times.
- No opinion. Doesn't bother me.
- Hate it. Noisy, and brings in undesireables.
What will the final budget deficit be?
- Same, $11.7 mil
- Between $11.7 - $15.0 mil
- Over $15 mil
- God forbid, lower!
Outdoor eating in Hoboken; I prefer:
- Trinity
- Lua
- Gaslight
- 340 Grill
- Quays
- Madison
- City Bistro
- Hudson Tavern
- Turning Point
- Any place on Washington Street
- O'nieal's1
- 8th Street1
- Biggie's1
- Robongi1
- Brass Rail1
- Dubliner1
- Soupman1
- Elysian Cafe1
- Oddfellows1
- Farside1
- Hobbies1
- None, too much smoke1
My day at work:
- 1/2 day. Leave at 12-ish!
- Shortenend day. Leave a few hours early.
- Full day, damnit.
- Off today!
Memorial Day Weekend 2008, I:
- Stay local, party, BBQ
- Start my shore house
- Go somewhere out of town
- do my laundry1
Are gas prices affecting your travel?
- Yes - I'm laying low more often
- No - I'm an ideal consumer
- Not yet - company pays for car/fuel
- N/A - No car
Who will win the Kentucky Derby?
- Big Brown (3/1)
- Colonel John (5/1)
- Pyro (7/1)
- Z Fortune (12/1)
- Denis of Cork (14/1)
- Field (any other horse)
Do you think this project deserved a no-bid contract?
- No
- Yes
Article: Cheers and Jeers
- I liked it
- I did NOT like it
This Penthouse will sell for:
- Above asking price
- At asking price
- Below asking price
- wont sell1
Who will win the PATH Series?
- NY Rangers
- NJ Devils
Tax time is:
- Easy. I have a simple return to file. Takes 15 minutes.
- Easy. I have a good accountant.
- Not so bad, but I always owe something.
- Complicated, I hate it.
What place will the Yankees finish?
- First
- Second
- Worse
What place will the Mets finish?
- First
- Second
- Worse
Will the Yankees make the playoffs?
- Yes
- No
Will the Mets make the playoffs?
- Yes
- No
How many parking tickets do you get yearly?
- None (no car/garage/I'm smart)
- 1-5: Can't be perfect!
- 5-11: It's part of life
- 12-25: Pretty bad
- 26+: Chronic offender
Do you have Good Friday off?
- Yes
- No
- Leave Early
Carmen LaBruno's Payout will be (add more as necessary):
- Over $477,00
- Under $477,000
Worst local TV ad is:
- Cablevision: "Bling"
- Hoboken Beer & Soda Outlet
- Lisa's Deli
- I have DirecTV.. no clue
- R. FIore Real Estate "Man whores out his child in tv ads"1
- The Jagged Edge Salon1
- The baby "Be-Vi" vitamin store add1
- Mundo Latino1
- Zap Lube1
Hoboken Water, I:
- Use one filter somewhere.
- Drink bottled water.
- Have a death wish. Drink tap.
- I don't drink water. wink, wink.
New Cell Phone Law is:
- Much needed to teach those bimbos a lesson.
- Screw you! I can juggle fire bombs and drive at the same time.
- Scary. We live in communist America now!
- More money for the dopey politicians. Damnit!
- Hold me please. They're out to get me.
- All of the above1
- Its all about getting more money to feed policing monster1
Guitar Hero:
- I love it!
- It's ok from time to time.
- Meh.
- I need surgery on my hands.
If I won the lottery, I'd:
- Stay in Hoboken. I love it.
- Get the hell out.
- Have multiple properties, including Hoboken.
- Blow it really fast.
The new higher PATH fare will:
- cause me to spend less elsewhere
- mean less "super sizing" at McDonald's
- mean nothing. I'm loaded!
- What PATH fare increase?
- more likely to drive than take public transportation1
- No big deal I have a transportation benifit at work..1
How many $1000 tickets will be issued this year?
- 100 or less. They learned!
- Between 100-250
- Between 250-500
- Over 500 like last year
I love Hoboken St. Patty's Day because:
- It's fun. I feel part of something important.
- I like gathering with my old friends and getting silly.
- I hope to fall in love/hook-up with a drunk person.
- It involves getting drunk myself.
- It gives me something to talk about the next day (i.e., gossip, etc.)
- I can pickpocket unsuspecting drunks.
- I work and make a BOATLOAD of money.
- I don't love it, the abuse the city takes is too much.1
- I don't love it, the abuse the city takes is too much.1
- I don't feel bad about not leaving the house!1
What percentage actually live in Hoboken?
- Less than 10%
- Between 10-25%
- Between 25-50%
- Between 50-75%
- More than 75%
On St. Patrick's Day in Hoboken, I:
- Attend parties and/or go to bars
- Might watch the parade, then go do something non-alcohol related
- Avoid all of it entirely
- Watch the mayhem and laugh hysterically
- bartend all day and make a killing1
- Listen to the 411 scanner while sharing a few drinks with friends and laughing.1
- Get out of Dodge for the Weekend1
- Keep watch on my yard to prevent drunks from urinating in it1
American Idol: The best female performer in the top 12
- Alaina Whitaker
- Alexandrea Lushington
- Amanda Overmyer
- Amy Davis
- Asia'h Epperson
- Brooke White
- Carly Smithson
- Joanne Borgella
- Kady Malloy
- Kristy Lee Cook
- Ramiele Malubay
- Syesha Mercado
Today, I am:
- Off, and chillin out
- Off, but busy with chores
- Shopping
- Damnit, I have to work!
My favorite place for flowers is:
- The easiest place - FTD or 1-800 Flowers
- Garden's Bloom
- Vera's
- John the Florist
- Flowers by Diane
- Local Bodega
- Off the homeless guy on the street
- I steal them from my office
- Say NO to flowers!
On Valentine's Day, I:
- Copy what everyone else does- Gifts, dinner, etc.
- I'm single! Go out on the prowl!
- Go on vacation somewhere romantic
- Go to the casino! (single or involved)
- I don't acknowledge this day
- Candlelight, an 8x10 of Bea Arthur and a bottle of Jergen's1
- Get cozy on the couch with my Valentine. (Cost = $0)1
- A show in the city1
- BAW CHIKA WAH WAH1
- Dance1
- Jerk off to fat chick porn and go to bed drunk.1
My favorite Hoboken Hamburger is:
- Three A's
- Ted and Jo's
- Zack's
- Black Bear
- Oddfellow's
- Hudson Tavern
- Arthur's Tavern
- Arthur's LANDING (Weehawken)
- Carpe Diem
- Elysian--by far1
- Court Street1
- Liberty Bar and Grill (Kobe)1
- Helmer's1
- Rogos1
- 10th & Willow1
- maxwell's1
- 8th Street1
- Stinky Sullivan's1
- Trinity1
- Madison1
- Avenue1
- McDonalds (kidding!)1
- Momma's Houseburger1
- Johnny Rockets1
- Mikie Squared1
- Busker's1
- Brass Rail1
- 5 Guys1
Betting on Super Bowl XLII, I'd pick:
- Giants (+11.5) over 53.5
- Giants (+11.5) under 53.g
- Patriots (-11.5) over 53.5
- Patriots (-11.5) under 53.5
- tease the over/under in one direction or another
- tease the points in one direction or another
Super Bowl XLII winner will be:
- Giants
- Patriots
Today is Martin Luther King Day, I am:
- Sitting here at work. Damnit.
- Office closed today, hooray!
- Took a vacation day.
- Called in sick.
- I don't have a job.
- I don't need a job.
My Favorite Mozzarella cheese is from:
- Fiore's
- Vito's
- Biancamano's
- Lisa's1
- yo Momma1
- luca brasi1
- Tony's on 2nd and Adams1
- piccinini 1
- fran's1
Patriots vs. Chargers:
- Pats (-14) over 47.5
- Pats (-14) under 47.5
- Chargers (+14) over 47.5
- Chargers (+14) under 47.5
NY Giants vs. Green Bay- I'd bet:
- Giants (+7) and over 40
- Giants (+7) and under 40
- Packers (-7) and over 40
- Packers (-7) and under 40
Who will croak first?
- Artie Lange
- Britney Spears
Politically, I am:
- Republican
- Democrat
- Independent
- Undecided - leaning towards Republican
- Undecided - leaning towards Democrat
NY Giants vs. Dallas - I'd bet:
- Dallas (-7.5) & over 47
- Dallas (-7.5) & under 47
- NYG (+7.5) & over 47
- NYG (+7.5) & under 47
- Too close. I'll tease it one way or another.
Presidential Race 2008, I like:
- Rudy Giuliani
- Ron Paul
- Mike Huckabee
- Mitt Romney
- Fred Thompson
- John McCain
- Barack Obama
- John Edwards
- Hillary Clinton
- NONE of them!
- richardson1
New York vs. Tampa Bay
- Giants Win!
- Giants Lose!
My 2008 New Year's Resolution is:
- To lose weight - Diet
- To get in better shape - Fitness
- Combination of diet and exercise
- Manage my money better
- Get married
- Have kids
- Stop smoking
- Reduce stress - enjoy life more
- Change jobs
- Stop drinking for at least a month
- NONE!
Watching movies at home, I:
- Netflix - mailed DVD's
- Blockbuster - mailed DVD's (like Netflix)
- Blockbuster - mailed DVD's & store exchanges - convenient
- Cable / Pay-per-view
- I like the theater!
- Illegal DVD's off the street
- Bittorrent Baby!
- No movies, I read, workout, do other stuff
12/26/2007- I am voting from:
- Home - Hooray!
- Work - Not so bad.. Slower than usual
My plans for Christmas are:
- Staying in Hoboken. Family comes here.
- Leaving town to visit family for a few days.
- Many stops to make during the Christmas holiday.
- I don't celebrate Christmas.
- Hoboken, there will be plenty of parking to visit family in town.1
- Hoboken, staying as far away from the family as possible1
New Year's Eve 2007 , I will:
- attend a Hoboken "Open Bar" event.
- go to various house parties.
- Go on vacation. Get the hell outta here.
- go to NYC, Times Square or other event.
- work that night!
- hide from the rookie NYE revelers.
- go to Atlantic City
- go to dinner, and no-cover dive bar with friends.
- volunteer1
- Home to celebrate with the family1
- still have no idea1
Most of my "Holiday Shopping" is done:
- In Hoboken. Local Shops. Go local businesses!
- Online. Easy, convenient, cheaper.
- at Shopping Malls. Simple, all-in-one trips.
- at Outlet Centers.
- in NYC. It's one giant mall, really.
- via Catalogs, QVC or TV infomercials. They talk me into it.
- by me. I make my gifts (food, crafts, drugs)
- never. I don't Holiday shop.
- at the Travel Agent.
- Book stores1
What's your favorite local shop?
- Peper
- Cartridge World
- Battaglia's1
- Anastasia's1
- Price King1
- Good Kleen Fun1
- Tunes1
- Itty Bitties1
- Delite Supermarket1
- Baskets of Distinction1
- Sparrow's1
- Romantic Depot1
- Little Market1
- Down to Earth1
How much vacation do you have left?
- A lot. I'll take at least a week or more.
- A few days I'll use here and there.
- A lot, and I can carry over! Yay!
- Hardly any. I blew most of it already.
- Vacation? What is that?
- There is no vacation policy at my office (take what you want as long as your work gets done)1
- Doesn't expire until hire-in anniversary1
- I'm on vacation until the writers stike get settled!1
Hoboken SWAT scandal outcome:
- Nothing much will happen. Slap on wrist, then will blow over.
- Andriani will be on desk duty for six months. Nothing for LaBruno.
- Heads will roll, complete re-vamping of Hoboken PD.
- Hooters girls begin working for the City of Hoboken.
- Taxes will increase!1
During Thanksgiving, I:
- Leave Hoboken to visit family
- Stay in Town, family comes here
- Quick day trip for turkey dinner, then find parking! Yay!
Commuting costs more now:
- It's inflation, I have to deal with it.
- Damnit. I was gonna buy an iPhone with that money.
- Less booze for me.
- I wish I could ride my bike to work.
- I don't care. Work pays for my commute.
- I don't care. I work from home.
- What are they doing with this increased revenue?1
- Now I can only afford an $800,000 condo, vs. $1 million1
Should Roberts be recalled based on his performance?
- Yes
- No
What is the next doomed business?
- Texas BBQ
- Napoli's Pizza
- Whatever takes the place of Shades of Hoboken
- At-large city council members
- ted and jos1
- Bisto's Backyard 1
- Lana1
- Dunkin Donuts1
What new business is needed in Hoboken?
- Arts & Crafts Galleries/Studios1
- Wendy's
- Smith & Wolensky
- A bowling alley
- Shooting range (not 4th & Jackson)
- Fotomat
- Authentic BBQ joint1
- Comic book store1
- a real Jewish deli1
- fish store1
- Trader Joe's1
- Pawn Shop1
- MOVIE THEATER1
- Authentic Italian Restaurant1
- Brothel1
- Wine bar1
The best pic from Group D is:
- Pic 1 - Michael Vick and his dog
- Pic 2 - Borat in skimpy bathing suit
- Pic 3 - Xiaolin Monk
- Pic 4 - Tinkerbell on a bike
- Pic 5 - Penguin Parents
- Pic 6 - Bret Michaels and Jes
- Pic 7 - Meghan in Hoboken
The best pic from Group C is:
- Pic 1 - Matt Foley Motivational Speaker
- Pic 2 - Chris the Zog Jockey
- Pic 3 - Hellish no parking sign
- Pic 4 - Turkey riders at the PATH
- Pic 5 - Fortune Teller
- Pic 6 - Cormac the Bartender as a shot girl
The best pic from Group B is:
- Pic 1 - Mutant Turtles
- Pic 2 - Group photo from the Dubliner
- Pic 3 - "Dog n Beth" Bounty Hunters
- Pic 4 - Passed out towel
- Pic 5 - "Guts"
- Pic 6 - Teletubbies?
The best pic from Group A is:
- Pic 1 - Mario Bros.
- Pic 2 - Rebecca's dogs
- Pic 3 - A tiny photo of a tiny dog
- Pic 4 - Jason & Balle as Smurfs
- Pic 5 - Stewie loves Qdoba
- Pic 6 - Jack & Sally's Nightmare
To me, Daylight Savings Time is:
- Great! An extra hour at the bar!
- Great! An extra hour of sleep!
- Annoying. Takes weeks to adjust. Can't we just set it back 1/2 hour all year?
- Should be banned. Kids are getting fatter and don't need to trick or treat an extra hour.
The best Hunt entry was:
- Entry #1 - KC's Day
- Entry #2 - Kathleen's Poem
- Entry #3 - Johnnyeye's great photos
- Entry #4 - Stpaddysgirl's crazy timeline
Halloween to me is:
- Fun, fun, fun! I love it. I dress up and party one or more times.
- I may attend the parties, but like people-watching more.
- Boo. Too much for me to handle. I'm spooked.
- Is my high holy day.1
How many games will the Series last?
- An overall blowout. Sweep in 4.
- Nail-biter. Decided in game 7.
- A 5 or 6 game Series.
Who will win the World Series?
- Boston Red Sox
- Colorado Rockies
Will you be attending The Hunt?
- No.
- Yes.
What will happen after the 4th Ward Election?
- Someone wins decidedly with no challenges. The trauma finally ends.
- Same thing as Round 2. Super close, but absentee ballots decide the outcome. Challeges ensue.
Did you vote in either of the first two 4th Ward Elections?
- Yes, I will vote again. Voting is a right!
- Yes, but I will not vote again. Sick of it. Don't care.
- Shamefully No, but I will now. I want my voice to be heard.
- No, and I still won't. Six of one, one half dozen of another.
Who do you THINK will win the 4th Ward Election?
- Chris Campos by less than 50 votes.
- Chris Campos by more than 50 votes.
- Dawn Zimmer by less than 50 votes.
- Dawn Zimmer by more than 50 votes.
Who will win the World Series now?
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Boston Red Sox
- Cleveland Indians
- Colorado Rockies
Who will win the AL Championship Series?
- Boston Red Sox
- Cleveland Indians
Who will win the NL Championship Series?
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Colorado Rockies
Who will win: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks?
- Arizona in 5
- Arizona in 4
- Arizona sweeps in 3
- Chicago in 5
- Chicago in 4
- Chicago sweeps in 3
Who will win: Phillies vs. Rockies?
- Colorado in 5
- Colorado in 4
- Colorado sweeps in 3
- Philly in 5
- Philly in 4
- Philly sweeps in 3
Who will win: Red Sox vs. Angels
- Red Sox sweep in 3
- Red Sox in 4
- Red Sox in 5
- Angels sweep in 3
- Angels in 4
- Angels in 5
Who will win: Yankees vs. Indians
- Yankees sweep in 3
- Yankees in 4
- Yankees in 5
- Indians sweep in 3
- Indians in 4
- Indians in 5
Who will win the World Series?
- NY Yankees
- Boston Red Sox
- Cleveland Indians
- LA Angels
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Chicago Cubs
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Padres / Rockies
Who will win, Arizona or Chicago
- Arizona
- Chicago
Who will win, Philly or San Diego / Colorado?
- Philly
- San Diego / Colorado
What will be the outcome in the NL East?
- Mets Win, Phillies Lose - Mets win NL East
- Mets Lose, Phillies Win - Phillies win NL East
- They both either win or lose - One Game Playoff in Philadelphia
Who will win the NFC South?
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Arizona
- St. Louis
Who will win the NFC South?
- Carolina
- Tampa Bay
- Atlanta
- New Orleans
Who will win the NFC North?
- Green Bay
- Detroit
- Minnesota
- Chicago
Who will win the NFC East?
- Dallas
- Washington
- New York
- Philadelphia
Who will win the AFC West?
- Denver
- Oakland
- San Diego
- Kansas City
Who will win the AFC South?
- Indianapolis
- Tennessee
- Jacksonville
- Houston
Who will win the AFC North?
- Pittsburgh
- Baltimore
- Cleveland
- Cincinnati
Who will win the AFC East?
- New England
- New York
- Miami
- Buffalo
What are you doing on Labor Day weekend?
- Last weekend at the beach house
- Beach house, but I still have a few more weeks
- Vacationing elsewhere, far away!
- Partial trips in and out of Hoboken
- Chilling & laying low in Hoboken, hopefully it's tame
- Working, because my life sucks
- Labor Day is against my religion
- Atlantic City to gamble away my hard earned $$!1
- inconsiderate wedding1
- Drinking in the city1
- Fantasy Football Draft1
Do you own a dog?
- Nope.
- Yes, one.
- Yes, two or more.
- Thinking about it.
Mischa Barton living in Hoboken is:
- Very important to me. Nothing in the world means more.
- I'm indifferent, I could care less. I have my own life to worry about.
- Meaningless and stupid. She's just a dumb broad.
- I hate you 411! Don't publish crap like this anymore!
- Mischa who?
- I'm hungry. Where should I eat?
Which headline would have been better?
- You didn't park on the Sidewalk!
- I can't drive 35!
- Another Day on Drunk Driver's Rd. 1
- drunken idiots strike again1
- ouch1
What do you make a year (including bonus)?
- Under 35k
- Between 35k - 75k
- Between 75k -125k
- Between 125k - 200k
- Between 200k - 500k
- Over 500k
The smelliest place in Hoboken is:
- 3rd and Wash, by the McDonalds
- 11th and Wash, near Maxwells
- The Court street "Alley"
- City Hall
- 3rd and Willow, sewer drain near Zack's1
- 1st & Jackson1
- 7th and Park, sewer drain across from Liquor Store1
- 300 Grand Street Apartment 4201
During a typical summer heat wave, I:
- Love it. I'd rather a heat wave than sub-freezing temps.
- Relax at my pool. Suckers!
- Try to be in an air-conditioned room as much as possible.
- Will be at the beach.
- Use it as a excuse to drink and watch all the people walk by.
- Cry.
- Go to Rita's1
- Empty frig except for beer, invite friends inside frig1
In Hoboken, the best part of the July 4th Holiday week is
- Fireworks. I love loud noises.
- Less work!
- BBQ's and more reasons to drink.
- Seeing friends and family.
- I get paid overtime if I work!
- More parking.
- Less tools.
- Everyone leaves town!1
My summer plans are
- Shore house all the way!
- Miscellaneous travel
- No definitive plans. Hope most people leave and I can have some peace and quiet!
- the Hudson River!1
Is Hoboken411 a valuable resource for our community?
- Yes
- No
JUNE 12 RUNOFF ELECTIONS: Which Ward do you live in?
- 4th Ward
- 5th Ward
- 6th Ward
- One of the other Wards
- I don't live in Hoboken
Sixth Ward
- Foley
- Giacchi
- Noonan
Fifth Ward
- Belfiore
- Cunningham
- Delea
Fourth Ward
- Campos
- Frazier
- Mussara
- Zimmer
Third Ward
- Raia
- Russo
Second Ward
- Mason
- Tremitiedi
First Ward
- Castellano
- Rosenberg
Will you vote on May 8th?
- Yes
- No
My 2007 New Year's Resolution is:
- To lose weight - Diet
- To get in better shape - Fitness
- Combination of diet and exercise
- Manage my money better
- Get married
- Have kids
- Stop smoking
- Reduce stress - enjoy life more
- Change jobs
- NONE!
- To be even more obnoxious in my posts on 4111
- stop drinking for at least a month1
My Christmas meal was:
- Home-cooked family dinner
- Chinese
- Pizza, like you guys!
New Years Eve:
- Do the typical "open bar" party at a local Hoboken establishment
- Have or go to one or more various house parties in town
- Vacation. Get the hell out of here.
- Something in NYC, like Times Square or other event.
- I cannot remember one New Year's Eve party ever. Mind was erased.
- I work that night.
- hide from all the ridiculous New Year's revelers. rookies.1
- Atlantic City1
- Go to dinner and a no-cover divey bar with a bunch of friends!Who cares if no one else is there...1
At Christmas time, I:
- Leave Hoboken to visit family
- Go on vacation with family or friends
- Stay in town, family comes here
- Business as usual, I'm atheist
- Yay! Everyone's gone, I found parking!
- Stay in town with my family- I'm third generation.1
- Leave town to visit family come back same nitght to find parking. Yeah!1
