autumn things
Sep. 29th, 2020 04:27 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kindkitA few days ago I was sadly reflecting to myself that there would be no Great British Bake Off this year, because COVID. And then all over Twitter people started posting about the new season! All the bakers and cast and crew quarantined and then lived together on location for weeks to make it happen, and I am so glad they did, because I swear that that first episode is the nicest thing that's happened all year. *happysigh*
And hey, look, it's another meme! An autumnal meme, extremely US-centric I'm afraid, acquired from somewhere on the network and modified to remove one irrelevant question and Lots of Excessive Capitalization.
Go apple picking vs. go on a hayride?
Apple picking, I guess, although I've never done it. I have been on a hay ride once, and I can confirm that there's a reason seasonal allergies are sometimes called "hay fever."
Scary vs sweet?
Scareet? Swary? Earlier today I watched Bryn Monroe play an extremely swary ghost dating sim game, and it was perfect.
Sweaters vs boots?
Sweaters. Though I did just recently buy a pair of boots, after it finally occurred to me that I can afford boots now and there's no reason to put up with cold wet feet.
Socks vs mittens?
Socks. I don't like mittens because you can't do anything while wearing them.
Bonfires vs football?
Bonfires. I hate football.
Trick-or-treating vs watch scary movies?
I'm too old for trick-or-treating (and don't have the excuse of children/grandchildren) so I'll have to watch some old, tame, not really very scary movies.
Apple pie vs pumpkin pie?
I like both, but if I had to choose, apple.
Halloween vs Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving would be great if it was just a harvest feast instead of being all wrapped up in lies about American history and, you know, genocide. So I think I have to choose Halloween.
Bake pie vs bake cookies?
As long as you're baking, you might as well do both. Cookies are easier and more likely to turn out well, though.
Rain vs fog?
Rain. I live in a dry climate and rain is a treat! Rain this year would be especially welcome as we didn't get our usual summer monsoon.
Black cats vs owls?
Kitties! Kitties of the darkness!
Ghosts vs wizards?
Wizards, I guess? Magicians of all kinds.
Go hiking vs. sleep in?
Sleep in (I can hardly ever manage it anymore because my body just decides to wake up, and I miss it). Then have a nice reasonable walk around town, enjoying the cool weather without having to carry a damn backpack.
Cinnamon vs nutmeg?
They're both good, but nutmeg is better.
Hot chocolate vs tea?
Tea, because there's so much more variety. I like hot chocolate but I'd get very tired of it if I drank it often.
Live in a cabin in a forest vs have it be fall all year round?
Fall all year round. Or at least cool all year round, with the autumn colors reserved for a yearly treat.
Candy apples vs caramel apples?
I thought they were they same thing? I guess I've never eaten a candy apple, then. I'm not a huge fan of caramel apples because they're hard to eat.
Blankets vs pillows?
What a weird question. Both, please? But I'm not a fan of pillows the way I am of blankets. I like to sleep in a cold room with lots of blankets. I don't like lots of pillows because they just end up on the floor.
Roasted marshmallows vs roasted chestnuts?
Chestnuts, although where I live you never see anyone selling freshly roasted ones. Alas. I don't love marshmallows, but when I was a kid I used to roast them absolutely black because I liked the crispness and the contrast of the bitter burned skin with the very very sweet insides.
Coffee vs apple cider?
Note for those from elsewhere: this is US apple cider, which is non-alcoholic spiced apple juice, usually served hot. It's cloyingly sweet and I don't like it much. Coffee, please.
Red leaves vs orange leaves?
Red. I miss the gorgeous red of maple leaves in autumn against the deep blue sky. You don't get red or orange leaves where I live now, just yellow and then brown.
Scented candles vs the smell of fresh baked goods?
Would anyone actually pick candles???
Carve pumpkins vs make pumpkin pie?
Pie. I have no artistic skills, and also, if you make pie, then you have pie.
Pumpkin spice lattes vs chai tea lattes?
Am I making them myself, so I can control the sweetness? I quite like the idea of an unsweetened spiced coffee, or a chai latte that's only lightly sweet rather than syrupy. I could go for either.
Coats vs over-sized sweaters?
Coats. I like cold weather because I like to wear coats and jackets. And I prefer clothes that are a little more fitted rather than oversized.
Beanies vs berets?
Beanies, I guess, because I would look silly in a beret.
Candy corn vs peanut butter cups?
Peanut butter cups. They're not particularly autumnal, but they're delicious, while candy corn is disgusting.
S'mores vs apple crisp?
S'mores, for non-Americans, are a campfire treat: a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers. Delicious in theory, although in practice the chocolate never quite melts enough. Purely in flavor terms, a good apple crisp is probably better, but if I get to have the whole experience of being around a fire with friends, then s'mores.
Jump in a pile of leaves vs swing on a tire swing?
If I can safely assume that there is nothing untoward in the pile of leaves, then I'm jumping in. I love the smell and crunch of dry leaves.
Corn maze vs haunted house?
I've never tried either, but I'll say corn maze, because I do not like jump scares and such.
Bob for apples vs visit a pumpkin patch?
Pumpkin patch, if only because it's vastly more sanitary.
Whipped cream on hot chocolate vs marshmallows on hot chocolate?
Whipped cream.
And hey, look, it's another meme! An autumnal meme, extremely US-centric I'm afraid, acquired from somewhere on the network and modified to remove one irrelevant question and Lots of Excessive Capitalization.
Go apple picking vs. go on a hayride?
Apple picking, I guess, although I've never done it. I have been on a hay ride once, and I can confirm that there's a reason seasonal allergies are sometimes called "hay fever."
Scary vs sweet?
Scareet? Swary? Earlier today I watched Bryn Monroe play an extremely swary ghost dating sim game, and it was perfect.
Sweaters vs boots?
Sweaters. Though I did just recently buy a pair of boots, after it finally occurred to me that I can afford boots now and there's no reason to put up with cold wet feet.
Socks vs mittens?
Socks. I don't like mittens because you can't do anything while wearing them.
Bonfires vs football?
Bonfires. I hate football.
Trick-or-treating vs watch scary movies?
I'm too old for trick-or-treating (and don't have the excuse of children/grandchildren) so I'll have to watch some old, tame, not really very scary movies.
Apple pie vs pumpkin pie?
I like both, but if I had to choose, apple.
Halloween vs Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving would be great if it was just a harvest feast instead of being all wrapped up in lies about American history and, you know, genocide. So I think I have to choose Halloween.
Bake pie vs bake cookies?
As long as you're baking, you might as well do both. Cookies are easier and more likely to turn out well, though.
Rain vs fog?
Rain. I live in a dry climate and rain is a treat! Rain this year would be especially welcome as we didn't get our usual summer monsoon.
Black cats vs owls?
Kitties! Kitties of the darkness!
Ghosts vs wizards?
Wizards, I guess? Magicians of all kinds.
Go hiking vs. sleep in?
Sleep in (I can hardly ever manage it anymore because my body just decides to wake up, and I miss it). Then have a nice reasonable walk around town, enjoying the cool weather without having to carry a damn backpack.
Cinnamon vs nutmeg?
They're both good, but nutmeg is better.
Hot chocolate vs tea?
Tea, because there's so much more variety. I like hot chocolate but I'd get very tired of it if I drank it often.
Live in a cabin in a forest vs have it be fall all year round?
Fall all year round. Or at least cool all year round, with the autumn colors reserved for a yearly treat.
Candy apples vs caramel apples?
I thought they were they same thing? I guess I've never eaten a candy apple, then. I'm not a huge fan of caramel apples because they're hard to eat.
Blankets vs pillows?
What a weird question. Both, please? But I'm not a fan of pillows the way I am of blankets. I like to sleep in a cold room with lots of blankets. I don't like lots of pillows because they just end up on the floor.
Roasted marshmallows vs roasted chestnuts?
Chestnuts, although where I live you never see anyone selling freshly roasted ones. Alas. I don't love marshmallows, but when I was a kid I used to roast them absolutely black because I liked the crispness and the contrast of the bitter burned skin with the very very sweet insides.
Coffee vs apple cider?
Note for those from elsewhere: this is US apple cider, which is non-alcoholic spiced apple juice, usually served hot. It's cloyingly sweet and I don't like it much. Coffee, please.
Red leaves vs orange leaves?
Red. I miss the gorgeous red of maple leaves in autumn against the deep blue sky. You don't get red or orange leaves where I live now, just yellow and then brown.
Scented candles vs the smell of fresh baked goods?
Would anyone actually pick candles???
Carve pumpkins vs make pumpkin pie?
Pie. I have no artistic skills, and also, if you make pie, then you have pie.
Pumpkin spice lattes vs chai tea lattes?
Am I making them myself, so I can control the sweetness? I quite like the idea of an unsweetened spiced coffee, or a chai latte that's only lightly sweet rather than syrupy. I could go for either.
Coats vs over-sized sweaters?
Coats. I like cold weather because I like to wear coats and jackets. And I prefer clothes that are a little more fitted rather than oversized.
Beanies vs berets?
Beanies, I guess, because I would look silly in a beret.
Candy corn vs peanut butter cups?
Peanut butter cups. They're not particularly autumnal, but they're delicious, while candy corn is disgusting.
S'mores vs apple crisp?
S'mores, for non-Americans, are a campfire treat: a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two graham crackers. Delicious in theory, although in practice the chocolate never quite melts enough. Purely in flavor terms, a good apple crisp is probably better, but if I get to have the whole experience of being around a fire with friends, then s'mores.
Jump in a pile of leaves vs swing on a tire swing?
If I can safely assume that there is nothing untoward in the pile of leaves, then I'm jumping in. I love the smell and crunch of dry leaves.
Corn maze vs haunted house?
I've never tried either, but I'll say corn maze, because I do not like jump scares and such.
Bob for apples vs visit a pumpkin patch?
Pumpkin patch, if only because it's vastly more sanitary.
Whipped cream on hot chocolate vs marshmallows on hot chocolate?
Whipped cream.
