Chinese New Year

PhatomKidsYeah i know what you mean about Sheep/Goat, Rooster/Chicken or Pig/Boar but rabbit and cat????

Why Sheep and Goat ? ;D

i'm a snake (1989). funny though, you'd have thought the dragon would just fly across the river. and i was told it was a rat, and not a mouse (my little brother is a rat - my sister is the monkey)anyway, this snake thing has me down as "serious" (to an extent) and "lazy" (damn straight). but this bit about "their innate grace and elegance gives them a dislike for frivolities, small minds and foolish talk" is totally wrong - i like pointless and foolish banter, and i didn't knwo you could measure someone's mind. and what's a "frivolitie" anyway?

Replying to #22

Definitions of frivolity on the Web: * the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
* bagatelle: something of little value or significance
* buffoonery: acting like a clown or buffoon

sir spamalot · #22anyway, this snake thing has me down as "serious" (to an extent) and "lazy" (damn straight). but this bit about "their innate grace and elegance gives them a dislike for frivolities, small minds and foolish talk" is totally wrong - i like pointless and foolish banter

That's me to a tee...

I'm a Rooster ;D

I am a... wood dog? :P

i'm an earth snake - can i post the pokemon mystery dungeon one? i thouht that was cool (came out as a mudkip - didn't like it so cheated and became pikachu)http://www.pokemonmysterydungeon.com/it's fun, and true (to an extent)

[facepalm]sir_spamalot, this is not a "Which n are you" quiz. It's Chinese astrology.

ok, sorry... no more pokemon...although "snake" is "ek... no, better notwhen did this legend come about, anyway? why did a bunch of animals decided to raceacross a river, i mean.

the race was to determine which order the years would take their names from the animals, the creator decided it was the fairest way of doing it. It's an ancient Chinese legend

To you, perhaps. As for me, I'm sure I got enough money for some new games (2, 3 max).Hmm...last time I remember, I'm either a water or wood monkey... :-\

The rat tricked the cat and the cat didn't make it to the end. I think. :P

Replying to #32

Hardly, the cat was fourth. As I said in my original post, the rat/mouse hitched a ride on the buffalo. Whether he asked first or not isn't stated, so the rat may have tricked the buffalo into giving him a ride.

How much money did you guys get? I got $220.

Isn't there about 15 days of Chinese New Year? This is the Year of the Rat?

This is the Year of the Rat. There are 12 animals in all, and each year is a different animal. After twelve years, it's the year of the rat again.

Isn't there certain superstitions about Chinese New Year? Like the house has to be clean before the first day etc?

I don't know that one, but I believe the dragon dances are more than mere celebrations...

anandjones · #37Isn't there certain superstitions about Chinese New Year? Like the house has to be clean before the first day etc?

Actually it's "you're not suppose to clean the house during new year." We sorta believe its as if your sweeping your luck away.

WinterreiseHoroscopes are still stupid. :PShow me proof that a planet's astrological position on your birthday somehow affects the way you turn out, and I'll eat my socks. Not just regular socks, mind you. I'm talking weight-lifting socks.

Great. Right when I read that, my copy of "Still Alive" (the ending credits song for Portal) went, "It's so delicious and moist."