![]() For the most part, down-to-earth, kitchen table matters are expected to dominate exchanges in these economically stricken times. But there will be nothing rarified, much less stratospheric, about the exchanges. Located in the heart of continental United States, Denver got the nickname "Mile-High City" because its official elevation is exactly 1609 meters (5280 feet) above sea level. Under the new rules, the Commission for Presidential Debate has intimated both candidates the broad topics they will be quizzed on: Three questions on the economy, one on health care, one on the role of government, and one on governing, constitute the fare for the evening, suggesting a bland, blunt 90-minute exercise that will rob the exchange of spontaneity or surprise, even though both candidates will look for that one electric sally or riposte (dubbed the "frozen moment") that will make headlines. ![]() The scribe who spotted this would have loved to put some questions to candidates who have demonized outsourcing/China/India etc, but expect no such ambush when President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney face-off at the University of Denver's Magness Arena on Wednesday night (6.30am IST, Thursday) The debate is being moderated by 78-year old Jim Lehrer of PBS Newshour, a genial veteran of 11 such pow-wows who once likened hosting it to "walking down the blade of a knife." But those days are gone. Too bad then the debate is a tightly controlled, carefully moderated event. Indeed, the recycled bag itself is - no surprises - Made in China. Or simply memorize them. Now you’ll never have to stand there all quiet and embarassed.DENVER: In the media kit provided to journalists covering the first 2012 presidential debate by the host University of Denver: a white 100 per cent cotton baseball cap, Made in China an aluminium water bottle, Made in China a 1 GB pen drive, Made in China. Now remember, print this out and put in your pocket. Okay, so the chance is you’ll come across as childish if you use these, but it’s better than nothing, right?! Snappy comeback BONUS #3 : “That question shows that you’re a person of rare intelligence. Snappy comeback BONUS #2 : “ Hey, I just noticed something! You’ve got enough wax in your ears to start your own candle company!” Snappy comeback BONUS #1 : “I’d love to stay and talk, but I’m missing the Weather Channel.” Snappy comeback: “Wait here and take time, I’ll run and buy one. “ How long does it take to get black belt?!” Snappy comeback: “Yeah, but I’m trying to get rid of the habit!”Ħ. Snappy comeback: “Listen, being strong isn’t everything. ![]() Snappy comeback: “It depends on if I have to break them on your face or your back. Snappy comeback: “Of course! It’s called the trigger finger.” “ Is it true that you can kill a person with only one finger!?” But that’s a Timberland (or any other brand, you can choose).”Ģ. I can have the black one tomorrow if you really want to. Snappy comeback: “ No, sorry it’s a brown… I think it’s Levi’s. Write them down, keep in your pocket, and when the time comes, BAM! Dazzle them with humor. You can’t stand there forever, thinking about how to answer, so I’ve compiled a list of the 6 most silly frequently asked Karate questions, with a 7th *bonus* question, and 9 corresponding snappy comebacks, just for you! If you train Karate, people will now and then ask the most weird and silly (sometimes stupid) questions.
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