Saturday 9: Beautiful People

Saturday 9: Beautiful People (2019)

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

1) This song is about the fantasy of being one of the "beautiful people," but how hollow the reality can be. Do you often find yourself envying others for what they have?

A. No. What is the point? I have enough.

2) Ed Sheeran sings that he and his girl don't fit in well because they're "just ourselves." Who among your close friends do you find it easiest to be "just yourself?"

A. Usually the ones who are creative and share similar thoughts politically.

3) The lyrics refer to Hummers and Lamborghinis. What's your dream ride?

A. A Toyota Avalon. Yeah, I dream big.

4) Ed believes in giving back. One cause he supports is No Cold Homes, which helps ensure that everyone in the English city of Bristol has the fuel needed to keep their homes safe and comfortable. Here in the United States, he's raised funds for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Is there a cause that's near and dear to your heart?

A. I give to the local Rescue Mission (takes care of the homeless people), my alma mater, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and a few others.

5) Ed's arms are covered in tattoos, so clearly he doesn't suffer from trypanophobia, or a fear of needles. How about you? Do you look away when the doctor gives you a shot?

A. Yes. And I close my eyes.

6) One of Ed's tattoos is a bottle of Heinz Ketchup. What condiments would we find if we peeked into your refrigerator this morning?

A. Mayo, Miracle Whip, Heinz Ketchup, Heinz 57, mustard, salad dressing.

7) Ed is a natural redhead, a trait he shares with only 2% of the population. Does red hair run in your family?

A. No. We're mostly brown-headed and/or gray.

8)  In 2019, when this song was released, the FDA recommended the approval of a drug for treating peanut allergies in children. Do you suffer from any food allergies, or sensitivities?

A. Yes. I am allergic to fish, black pepper, and several other foods. Some of them I can eat if I don't over do it.

9) Random question: What of these do you think is the biggest contributing factor to success -- hard work, luck, or talent?

A. Hard work is the biggest factor, but a little luck never hurts.

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