Saturday 9

 

Mystical Magical

 

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here are today's questions!

Saturday 9: Mystical Magical (2025)

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

1) This week's song is about a new love affair, and Benson Boone bounces between frustration and optimism when he thinks about it. Does anything inspire your mixed emotions these days?

I love my job, but it’s stressful.

2) The lyrics mention "moonbeam ice cream," which is something Benson just made up. Last summer, when this week's song became popular, ice cream shops were inspired to create flavors with that name. What's your favorite ice cream flavor, and will you take that in a cup or cone?

 

Mint chocolate chip in a cup, please.

3) He sings that "once you know" about a love like this, "you know." Tell us about something you had to experience to fully understand.

Becoming a first time parent.  I still remember all the emotions related to my pregnancy and the birth of my older daughter,

 

4) He composed this song at the piano. Do you play piano?

I took piano lessons when I was a child.  I wasn’t very good at it.  Haven’t touched a keyboard in decades.

5) He first sang in public at a high school talent show, which he only entered on a dare. Can you recall any dares from your junior high or high school days? 

No.

6) Benson was a good high school athlete and competed in diving at the state level. Can you execute a dive off the diving board?

Yes.  I’m a fairly competent swimmer thanks to many summers at day camp. I won’t do a high board, but the regular board is ok.

7) When he was 18, Boone auditioned for American Idol. What were you up to when you were 18?  

I graduated from high school and started college.  

  

8) Benson has a dog named Max. He's not alone in this. "Max" is one of the most popular pet names in the US today. Have you ever known anyone (furry or otherwise) named Max?

I have a cousin named Max.  I barely know him.

 

9) Random question: If we knocked on your door on one of your lazy, stay-at-home days, what would we likely find you wearing?

Tee shirt and leggings.

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!