Saturday 9: Manic Monday

Saturday 9: Manic Monday (1985) 

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Bangles lead singer Susannah Hoffs sings that "it's 6:00 already." What time did you wake up this morning?

A. I usually get up somewhere between 6 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.

2) She's running late for work, and she wishes her bed was already made so she wouldn't have to spend time doing it. Do you ever leave the house without making your bed?

A. Not unless it is an emergency. I remember I was in the middle of changing the bed linens when my husband came in the house in 2014 after having caught his arm in the hay baler. Obviously, I did not finish that chore, since I had to take him to the emergency room.

 

3) She sings that it would take an airplane to get her to work on time. Are you usually early, on time, or late?

A. I am generally a little early.

4) Since Monday is the start of her hectic workweek, she wishes it was Sunday because that's her "fun day." What's your favorite day of the week?

A. I don't really have one.

5) "Manic Monday" was written by Prince. What's your favorite Prince song?

A. Raspberry Beret.

6) In 1985, when this song was a hit, Sears promoted sleepwear with characters on them in their children's department. GI Joe pajamas were popular. When you were a kid, did you have a favorite pair of pjs?

A. Not that I recall.

7) A fashion tradition dating back to the early 1900s states that you should put your white slacks, shoes, jackets and belts away after Labor Day. Do you follow that rule?

A. No. I wear white sneakers year-round.

 

8) Traditionally Labor Day marks the moment when fans turn their attention to the NFL and NCAA football. Will you be rooting for a particular football team this season?

A. No. My husband usually roots for the University of Virginia football team in college ball.

9) According to the auto insurance industry, the average American spends 52 minutes (26 each way) behind the wheel every day traveling to and from work. How do you while away the time when you're stuck in traffic?

A. I either listen to an audiobook, NPR, or a pop music station.

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