With John Houston and Amy D
Drive Time Mindbender
Weekday mornings around 7:30am
11/19/08 Forget champagne and roses, 40% of women say give them this & they're happy as a clam. What? A good book.
11/18/08 A group of university students conducting a survey visited the Mall of America. When asked to produce one of these, 46% of women surveyed could hand you one within seconds. What? A Band-aid.
11/17/08 A majority of American women say they could not care less about some things that make life quicker & easier...but they won't give this up for anything. What? A good razor.
11/14/08 When you're in a crowd of people, the worriers will stand out within minutes because they do this alot. What? Touch their face & forehead.
11/13/08 On average, women spend 3 weeks longer than men doing this. It all goes back to a woman's thorough, attentive approach to shopping in general. What? Buying a vehicle.
11/12/08 Men like these. Some men love these. They've been around for a long time. They used to be gender specific. What? Tank tops.
11/11/08 When it comes to losing control, women really take the heat...40% of American women say this makes them nervous, worried, and paranoid. Giving up the drivers seat.
11/10/08 Men say this is the #1 thing women need to learn about them and accept....otherwise, it's a sign you're doomed. What? That they had a life before her.
11/07/08 A large percentage of American women and men say this is the celebrity they'd most like to meet and hang out with. Who? Paula Deen.
11/06/08 According to a nationwide survey, men in the south do this far more than men in the rest of the country. Some see it as feminine, others see it as feeling controlled. Turn the tables....they don't like it if women don't do this. What? Wear a wedding ring.
11/05/08 In every large crowd of people and in most small ones, chances are at least ONE woman (and usually more) can proudly make this claim. What? Some title of Beauty Queen.
11/04/08 From the list of things we can't live without....41% of women said you can never have enough of these. They're so rare! What? Jeans that really fit!
11/03/08 According to a survey of 10,000 women across America, this is a severe mistake you can make with your friends. Don't do it-avoid it at all costs. What? Yapping with a man while you're spending time with her.
10/31/08 Over half of American adult women say they will never wear or buy this. What? Bows on clothes or shoes.
10/30/08 This is as harmful to a woman's health as smoking or being overweight. What? Not having close friends.
10/29/08 51% of Americans say they need this, look forward to it, and count on it. Half say they'd be lost without it. What? Local news.
10/28/08 Two out of five women insist you'll never catch them without this. What? Toothbrush & toothpaste.
10/27/08 According to studies, 44% of women can make this claim. Age, race, height aside-it's a common bond. What? Being Size 12 or larger.
10/24/08 Over one third of Americans say they have to have this in their home. It's something they need. They're used to it, helped by it, and find they're uncomfortable without it. What? A fan while sleeping.
10/23/08 If 26% of women are right, get one of these. Keep them close and happy. Take care of them, and you'll be treated right for years. What? A good manicurist.
10/22/08 In a survey of American women, 40% said they want these, need these, and won't be without these. They're used for too many things to do without. (Hint: they're kept in the bathroom). What? Q-Tips.
10/21/08 American women agreed to a survey about things they need and don't need in life. 38% of women 25-65 said these are essential, they couldn't do without them. What? Good makeup brushes & implements.
10/20/08 This company faced a huge obstacle marketing it's product in Spanish speaking countries years ago, because the name translates into a horrible command. Colgate ("go hang yourself" being the command).