This was created and reprinted with permission by Ryan Fisher. (Or Ender, as we know him on the message board) :)
The Jarsaholics Anonymous chapter in my area
would like to offer you the use of our "Jarsaholic
Identifier Survey."
This is our special gift to you during this holiday
season. Try to answer each question honestly.
Count up your points and compare the total to
our handy little "Addiction Level" graph at the
end. And have a merry Christmas.
1. How many Jars of Clay products(albums,
singles, concert stubs, official gear) do you
own?
a. Just the ST (1/2 point)
b. Two or Three (1 point)
c. Three to Five (2 points)
d. It's been five minutes and I'm still counting (4
points)
2. After walking into your room how long does it
take for a Jars CD to make it into the CD
Player?
a. Sometimes I don't even listen to jars first (1/2
point)
b. Within the first five minutes (1 point)
c. I head to the CD Player first thing (2 points)
d. Remote is hanging on the door handle, and
Jars CD is already in the player waiting for my
arrival. (4 points)
3. If Flood started playing on the radio how long
would it take you to identify the song?
a. When I hear the chorus (1/2 point)
b. First word (1 point)
c. First guitar strum (2 points)
d. I can intuitively feel it comming 3 seconds
before the song begins (4 points)
4. What was the first song Jars ever wrote?
a. Flood of course (0 points)
b. Liquid (0 points)
c. Crazy Times (-1 point)
d. Fade to Grey (3 point)
e. Fade to Gray (2 points)
5. Quick, in 1 minute how many jars songs can
you name.
a. Under 10 (1/2 point)
b. 10-15 (1 point)
c. 15-24 (2 points)
d. 29 songs, plus 8 remixes, Concrete, and the
Stone Was Rolled Away (5 points)
6. If you mention Jars to your friends what is
their reaction?
a. "Jars of what???" (-1 point)
b. "I think you have mentioned them before" (1
point)
c. "Oh Yeah, they're pretty cool..." (2 points)
d. They pick up a large heavy object and
advance toward you while muttering "if you sing
that song once more I'll..." (5 points)
7. How many jars pictures/posters do you have
on display? (Count all answeres that apply)
a. Nothing (-1 point)
b. A poster (1 point)
c. Several news article clippings (1 point)
d. "I carry a picture in my wallet, wanna see?"
(3 points)
BONUS ROUND
1. Do you have anything autographed? (2 points
per item)
2. Have you given a Jars item as a gift? (1 point
per gift)
3. Did you notice the two mistakes above? (2
point)
4. Can you prove that there were no mistakes in
previous questings? (4 points)
5. Did you give yourself points for both BONUS
ROUND questions 3 and 4? (-8 points)
6. Can you name every Jar member who is
married and to whom? (Your beyond help! start
collecting stamps)
Version 1.1 addition;
How often do you visit the Jars Message Board
in a week?
1. Never (- 3 points)
2. Once a week ( 0 points)
3. 3-7 times a week (5 points)
4. 8-12 times a week (10 points)
5. 13-18 (15 points)
6. 18 ++ (20 points)
Now Add up your totals.
ADDICTION INDICATOR
0-12 POINTS
Why did you even bother to take the test? You
obviously find another band more interesting.
Come back when you mean it!!
13-17 POINTS
You may not be perfect but your on the right
track. Look over the questions again and find
where you need improvement.
18-25 POINTS
Give youself a big pat on the back. You are
ready to join Jarsaholics Anonymous. Send in
your registration fee to Ms. Atherton.
26-32 POINTS
WOW!!! The best of the obsessed. Inquire about
our "Special Member" bonus plan.
33+ POINTS
You are awesome!!! You need help!!! Send in
your 500 word explanation for why you think
you belong in the Jarsaholics
Hall of Fame.
© 1998 seatbelt_tuba@hotmail.com