From the monthly archives: July 2009
Where's the erotica?
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke Libraries, Library resources, Lobby Book
Is there an erotic book section in the Perkins library collection? [3551B]
There are erotic elements in many poems and novels sprinkled throughout the library, though the Library of Congress classification range HQ450 – HQ472 is positively overflowing with erotica. This section is on lower floor 2 of Perkins Library.
Where will I be in 5 years? [3557B]
[written in answer space: You'll be here. Right here. Come back.]
If you allow your vagabond shoes to stray, you’ll be king (or queen) of the hill, top of the heap, the real number one.
Final answer is . . .
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In About AP, Duke Libraries, Lobby Book
When was this book started? Where are the past Q&A’s archived? What, in your opinion, are the 5 best questions asked in the past 5 years? Thanks. [3554C]
This book started in 1982, so Answer Person began answering questions nearly thirty years ago. Past questions and answers, whether from the lobby book or online, are [...]
Are sharks allowed in Perkins or Bostock? [3554B]
Dogs that assist the visually imparied are the only pets allowed in Perkins or Bostock Libraries. You might consider taking your shark for a walk in Duke Gardens.
What was The Rock cooking?
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Entertainment, Food, Lobby Book, Sports
Was it ever established, what the Rock was cooking? [3553B]
[written in answer space: Jabroney]
[in other hand: it's actually spelled "jabroni" i believe. BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER what the Rock is cooking.]
Indeed, The Rock was cooking jabroni and he liked it.
What it the best food in Durham? [3552A]
Because “best” is so subjective, that’s impossible to answer definitively. It’s true, though, that Durham has developed a reputation (at least within the Triangle) of having outstanding restaurants. As a result, it’s difficult to go wrong. On campus, though, Answer Person is obliged to give props to [...]
Who actually answers the stupid questions? And why not answer a question with a question? [3550C]
[written in answer space: I don’t know, do you?
Haven’t you heard? There are no stupid questions, only stoopid Answer Persons!
The Fat Issue
By Library Answer Person On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Food, Lobby Book, Medicine
Why is fat a feminist issue? [3548A]
Why indeed? The American Obesity Association claims a higher percentage of American men are obese than American women.
Why is Bean a d*?$#%bag? Is there something wrong with him? Did God hate him? [3551C]
“Play nice,” Answer Person says, “or you’ll be put in Time Out.”
When will the bus arrive to pick me up? [3555A]
The bus will arrive when it arrives. But once it does, get on, stay on, and enjoy the ride.
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