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Question: Have you ever sung the lyrics of an anime's opening/ending out loud, while not watching it (even just a few words)?
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There were 4812 total votes.
The poll ended: April 7, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- No (or I won't admit to it) - votes: 824 (17.1%)
- Yes, on purpose - votes: 2718 (56.5%)
- Maybe, but not on purpose. It was just stuck in my head - votes: 1270 (26.4%)
There were 4812 total votes.
The poll ended: April 7, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: Do you try to learn the lyrics of anime openings/endings (OP/ED)?
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There were 5784 total votes.
The poll ended: March 31, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- I don't even bother trying - votes: 2059 (35.6%)
- Just because I try doesn't mean I succeed - votes: 836 (14.5%)
- Maybe just a couple of songs - votes: 669 (11.6%)
- Just my favorite songs - votes: 1992 (34.4%)
- I'm a lyrical genius and know all the lyrics to every show I watch - votes: 228 (3.9%)
There were 5784 total votes.
The poll ended: March 31, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: New series you're trying. You dislike the story but like the characters. Continue reading?
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There were 5118 total votes.
The poll ended: March 23, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- Yes, the characters are more important to me - votes: 700 (13.7%)
- Stop reading, as this just ruins it for me - votes: 467 (9.1%)
- Unlikely, as I can't fully enjoy the series - votes: 1194 (23.3%)
- I'll keep trying in hopes that the story improves - votes: 2757 (53.9%)
There were 5118 total votes.
The poll ended: March 23, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: Do you smoke?
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There were 8203 total votes.
The poll ended: March 17, 2018 (8 years ago)
Choices:
- No, and I've never tried it - votes: 5602 (68.3%)
- Used to, but I quit - votes: 389 (4.7%)
- No, but I've tried it before - votes: 1518 (18.5%)
- Yes, regularly - votes: 382 (4.7%)
- Yes, just a little - votes: 312 (3.8%)
There were 8203 total votes.
The poll ended: March 17, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: New series you're trying. You hate the main character but like the other aspects of the series. Continue reading?
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There were 5326 total votes.
The poll ended: March 10, 2018 (8 years ago)
Choices:
- Stop reading, as this just ruins it for me - votes: 584 (11%)
- Unlikely, as I can't probably can't fully enjoy the series - votes: 1441 (27.1%)
- I'll keep trying in hopes that the main character improves - votes: 2739 (51.4%)
- Yes, the other stuff is more important to me - votes: 562 (10.6%)
There were 5326 total votes.
The poll ended: March 10, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: How should non-standard Japanese dialects be translated?
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There were 4627 total votes.
The poll ended: March 3, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- Translate to a non-standard English dialect or accent - votes: 2257 (48.8%)
- Standard English without any note - votes: 137 (3%)
- Standard English with a translation note - votes: 2233 (48.3%)
There were 4627 total votes.
The poll ended: March 3, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: What do you drink in the morning most often?
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There were 7406 total votes.
The poll ended: February 24, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- Spirits - votes: 62 (0.8%)
- Cider - votes: 23 (0.3%)
- Wine - votes: 25 (0.3%)
- Beer - votes: 47 (0.6%)
- Juice - votes: 470 (6.3%)
- Milk - votes: 908 (12.3%)
- Soda, pop, soft drinks, cola, coke - votes: 384 (5.2%)
- Tea - votes: 1167 (15.8%)
- Coffee - votes: 1230 (16.6%)
- Water - votes: 2877 (38.8%)
- Other alcoholic beverage - votes: 26 (0.4%)
- Other non-alcoholic beverage - votes: 187 (2.5%)
There were 7406 total votes.
The poll ended: February 24, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: Do you drink alcohol?
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There were 8504 total votes.
The poll ended: February 17, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- No, because of religious reasons - votes: 855 (10.1%)
- No, because I don't like it - votes: 2499 (29.4%)
- I'll drink occasionally - votes: 3102 (36.5%)
- I'll have a drink fairly often - votes: 608 (7.1%)
- I admit I drink a lot - votes: 298 (3.5%)
- No, because of health reasons - votes: 452 (5.3%)
- No, because I'm not old enough - votes: 690 (8.1%)
There were 8504 total votes.
The poll ended: February 17, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: Have you ever tried reading manga while drinking?
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There were 5834 total votes.
The poll ended: February 10, 2018 (8 years ago)
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- No, and I am not interested in trying - votes: 1191 (20.4%)
- No, I don't even drink - votes: 2714 (46.5%)
- Yes, and it was an unpleasant experience - votes: 116 (2%)
- No, but I would be interested in trying - votes: 595 (10.2%)
- Yes, and it was an enjoyable experience - votes: 405 (6.9%)
- Yes, but it made no difference - votes: 813 (13.9%)
There were 5834 total votes.
The poll ended: February 10, 2018 (8 years ago)
Question: Should names of food be translated?
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There were 6055 total votes.
The poll ended: February 3, 2018 (8 years ago)
Choices:
- No, translate none of them - votes: 2505 (41.4%)
- Yes, all of them (e.g. "takoyaki" to "octopus balls") - votes: 338 (5.6%)
- Only the uncommon ones (e.g. leave "takoyaki" alone but translate "kiritanpo") - votes: 3212 (53%)
There were 6055 total votes.
The poll ended: February 3, 2018 (8 years ago)
