15 Minutes 15 Minutes with Hobgoblin

[Hobgoblin]

Of the 'Big 3' reality shows (The Amazing Race, Big Brother, and Survivor) which one would you like to be a contestant on and why?

I really dont watch a lot of reality TV, so I cant say I'm familiar with those programs. I did like Beauty and the Geek, though. So I would do that one.

 

[Marx]

What is a question that hasn't been asked yet that you would like to be asked?

 

[Hobgoblin]

Something surprising. I understand it cant be too risque, but something that would make me .

 

[Marx]

Ok.

At what age did you lose your virginity? Was it a mistake? Or something you planned?

 

[Hobgoblin]

Ok.

At what age did you lose your virginity? Was it a mistake? Or something you planned?

Good question.

Since I have proudly kept my virginity, I will say that the first time I could have actually lost it was when I was 16. It would have been with a girl that I was doing a biology project with. I was totally stunned when she leaned over in fron of me and let me look down her shirt. After a few seconds, she walked away and said "My family will be gone for the weekend. You can come over if you want."

Naturally, it was very tempting, as she was an attractive girl. Blond, blue eyed, nice cleavage. But I was 16, nervous and had never even kissed a girl before. I was sure it would be disastrous if I did it. Not to mention what consequences might happen. She had a bf and I was after another girl. I still think about it but I made the right decision.

See, I made you go there and then had a boring answer.

 

[Marx]

Good question.

Since I have proudly kept my virginity, I will say that the first time I could have actually lost it was when I was 16. It would have been with a girl that I was doing a biology project with. I was totally stunned when she leaned over in fron of me and let me look down her shirt. After a few seconds, she walked away and said "My family will be gone for the weekend. You can come over if you want."

Naturally, it was very tempting, as she was an attractive girl. Blond, blue eyed, nice cleavage. But I was 16, nervous and had never even kissed a girl before. I was sure it would be disastrous if I did it. Not to mention what consequences might happen. She had a bf and I was after another girl. I still think about it but I made the right decision.

See, I made you go there and then had a boring answer.

It's not a boring answer man. It does sound like you made the right decision. There is absolutely nothing wrong with saving yourself for the right person...instead of doing it just because you could. People get caught up in the moment all the time and do things without thinking. (And alot of times, those things end up as regrets.) Be proud Hob.

 

[The Navigator]

Good question.

Since I have proudly kept my virginity, I will say that the first time I could have actually lost it was when I was 16. It would have been with a girl that I was doing a biology project with. I was totally stunned when she leaned over in fron of me and let me look down her shirt. After a few seconds, she walked away and said "My family will be gone for the weekend. You can come over if you want."

Naturally, it was very tempting, as she was an attractive girl. Blond, blue eyed, nice cleavage. But I was 16, nervous and had never even kissed a girl before. I was sure it would be disastrous if I did it. Not to mention what consequences might happen. She had a bf and I was after another girl. I still think about it but I made the right decision.

See, I made you go there and then had a boring answer.

Expand on this, please. Reasons?

 

[Hobgoblin]

It's not a boring answer man. It does sound like you made the right decision. There is absolutely nothing wrong with saving yourself for the right person...instead of doing it just because you could. People get caught up in the moment all the time and do things without thinking. (And alot of times, those things end up as regrets.) Be proud Hob.

Thank you.

I always hear that sex is best when its with someone you love. I barely knew this girl. No doubt it would have been some really bad sex but I gotta admit, I'm kinda proud that a hottie came on to me.

 

[Hobgoblin]

Expand on this, please. Reasons?

Quite a few, really. I'm a Catholic and I believe that pre marital sex is a mortal sin. That's really the major reason. Also, I know that I'm healthy, no kids will come looking for me in 18 years and no abortions were done. I also think of virginity as a gift to be given to my wife. I guess I also like the discipline that it takes to stay a virgin. I dont trust hedonists.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Wonder Woman is not invulnerable Demo. But..nice answers all the same.

 

[The Navigator]

Quite a few, really. I'm a Catholic and I believe that pre marital sex is a mortal sin. That's really the major reason. Also, I know that I'm healthy, no kids will come looking for me in 18 years and no abortions were done. I also think of virginity as a gift to be given to my wife. I guess I also like the discipline that it takes to stay a virgin. I dont trust hedonists.

Makes sense.

 

[Hobgoblin]

Wonder Woman is not invulnerable Demo. But..nice answers all the same.

Gracias.

 

[Marx]

Quite a few, really. I'm a Catholic and I believe that pre marital sex is a mortal sin. That's really the major reason. Also, I know that I'm healthy, no kids will come looking for me in 18 years and no abortions were done. I also think of virginity as a gift to be given to my wife. I guess I also like the discipline that it takes to stay a virgin. I dont trust hedonists.

That's very commendable man.

Would you ever like to have any children? If so, how many? If not, why?

 

[Marx]

Have you ever been arrested?

Have you ever done illegal drugs? If so, what?

Do you own any weapons? If so, what?

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

How tall are you?

How much do you weigh?

What's your shoe size?

Are you an exceedingly hairy person, ergo Neanderthal?

Do you manscape?

 

[Hobgoblin]

That's very commendable man.

Would you ever like to have any children? If so, how many? If not, why?

I go back and forth on that. I've done a lot of work looking back at my family history and found that, in a way, we're barely hanging on. Many children died young and many others have remained childless. This has gone on for generations. In a way, I feel like my family is an endangered species.

On the other hand, I feel strongly that there are far too many people on this planet and a good number of the problems facing the world would be eased if we had a smaller population. It seems hypocritical to say that there should be smaller families and yet I have several kids of my own. I also did not win the genetic lottery. Manic depression, hypolipidemia (a very high lipid count in the blood) and scoliosis run in my family. None are necessarily life threatening if proper precautions are taken but I feel that I would be making the world a less healthy place by having children.

See, you ask a simple question and get a long, neurotic answer.

 

[Marx]

I go back and forth on that. I've done a lot of work looking back at my family history and found that, in a way, we're barely hanging on. Many children died young and many others have remained childless. This has gone on for generations. In a way, I feel like my family is an endangered species.

On the other hand, I feel strongly that there are far too many people on this planet and a good number of the problems facing the world would be eased if we had a smaller population. It seems hypocritical to say that there should be smaller families and yet I have several kids of my own. I also did not win the genetic lottery. Manic depression, hypolipidemia (a very high lipid count in the blood) and scoliosis run in my family. None are necessarily life threatening if proper precautions are taken but I feel that I would be making the world a less healthy place by having children.

See, you ask a simple question and get a long, neurotic answer.

I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know.

Instead of having biological children, have you ever thought of adopting? If so, stateside? Or internationally?

 

[Hobgoblin]

Have you ever been arrested?

Almost. If I hadnt been in college, I might have been. I bought beer for my under age dorm mates and one of the guys was waiting for me outside the store. An under cover cop asked him what he was doing and he said waiting for me. As soon as I walked out with the beer, I got a ticket and the beer taken away.

Have you ever done illegal drugs? If so, what?

Nope. Some of my college room mates were pot heads and I watched them smoke, which I admit was kinda interesting. I didnt take any though.

Do you own any weapons? If so, what?

Nope. My father used to have a shotgun and a rifle from his father, but my mom made him give them to a friend when my brother and I were kids. Not a bad idea but I would kinda like them now, as a family heirloom.

 

[Hobgoblin]

How tall are you?

6'1''

How much do you weigh?

About 235.

What's your shoe size?

About an 11, but I have really wide feet. So its really 11EEEE. Seriously.

Are you an exceedingly hairy person, ergo Neanderthal?

Not overly. I cant grow a beard (I've tried) but I do have hair on my chest and stomach.

Do you manscape?

I'm not metrosexual.

 

[Hobgoblin]

I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to know.

Instead of having biological children, have you ever thought of adopting? If so, stateside? Or internationally?

I have considered it. Part of me would. It seems ridiculous to have more kids when there are orphans. Still, they wouldnt be my biological children. There is something very, I dunno, satisfying, in having your wife tell you she is pregnant. (Obviously, I'm guessing on that.) I guess I would want two biological kids and one or two adopted.

Adoption kinda scares me, though. Who knows where the kids have come from or what they experienced. My cousin is adopted and is slightly slow. Nice kid but I dunno. I feel like a rat for saying that. My other cousin adopted a Korean girl who seems totally healthy. That might be ok. I guess I would consider it. Depends on what my wife thinks, too.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

What's your opinion of homosexuality? Would you go gay for pay?

 

[Hobgoblin]

What's your opinion of homosexuality? Would you go gay for pay?

Dude, are you flirting with me?

Nope, hetero all the way. I used to be homophobic but I grew out of it. Meh, frankly I dont understand the fascination with homosexuality/bisexuality/etc. Whether people hate it or are supportive, America seems fixated on sexual orientation. I see gays as normal people with a sex life that I dont see the appeal of. Then again, I'm sexually rigid. Oral sex (receiving) or anal sex (either way) doesnt interest me. I find it odd that the things that gay couples do are exactly the same things that hetero people do, but when its gay, its gross. Its hypocritical.

One of my favorite co-workers is a lesbian. We are supportive of each other: her being misunderstood for being gay, myself misunderstood for being manic depressive.

 

[ImWithTeamConan]

A train leaves New York at 6:00 PM going 25 miles per hour while another train leaves Los Angeles at 6:15 PM going 70 miles per hour. Is there anything that could happen on the boards that would make you consider leaving the Hype?

 

[Marx]

Did the death of your mother lead to your manic depression or bipoloar diagnosis? I know that both of those can be incredibly hard to deal with on a day to day basis, how do you cope with it?

Do you believe that you might be less rigid with respect to sex if you were seriously involved with someone?

 

[Hobgoblin]

A train leaves New York at 6:00 PM going 25 miles per hour while another train leaves Los Angeles at 6:15 PM going 70 miles per hour. Is there anything that could happen on the boards that would make you consider leaving the Hype?

Yes, if I get asked a lot of math questions. Its my kryptonite.