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Almost famous

By On June 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment · In Entertainment

why is Toon (the rapper/producer that works on west campus) not famous yet?

Who can say?  If he’s the real deal and gets the right breaks at the right time, he’ll make it.

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Will you go to semi with me?

By On December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke, Entertainment, Lobby Book, Relationships

Who are you?  Will you go to semi with me? [drawings of hearts] — The Question Person [3587B]

I’m a balloon filled with nitrous oxide and am flattered by your invitation. I’m afraid, though, that my significant other wouldn’t understand your platonic intentions.

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Why is there bacon in the soap?

By On December 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Entertainment, Lobby Book

Why is there bacon in the soap? [3591A]

I don’t know.  Ask Zimbody else.

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What kind of person are you?

By On December 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Entertainment, Life\'s mysteries, Quotations

At the end of an old Woody Allen movie, the narrator (Woody himself) says “there’s two kinds of people; the horrible and the miserable. You’re lucky if you’re miserable”. Do you agree, and which are you?

I don’t believe there are only two kinds of people: the horrible and the miserable.  And while I generally [...]

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Capturing a feral feline: step-by-step instructions

By On October 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Duke, Entertainment, Food, Just silly, Lobby Book, Relationships

How does one capture a feral feline? [3571B]

[written in answer space:  with a feral net]

Strip down, slather yourself with bacon grease, and lie in the middle of Chapel Quad. You’ll get all the attention you desire and more.

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Practice doesn't necessarily mean perfect

By On September 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In About AP, Entertainment

Dear Answer Person,

Two things, really:

If I practice every day, despite starting as an adult, will I improve on my instrument of choice? How did Perkins ever get such a wise person as you to answer questions?

Unfortunately, I know too many people whose desire far outstrips their ability when it comes to playing [...]

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What was The Rock cooking?

By 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.

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Quantum of Solace

By On July 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Entertainment, Language, Lobby Book

What is the meaning of the title of “Quantum of Solace”? [3550B]

[written in answer space:  Surely, the smallest possible unit of solace, about as much as you might attain from a weak smile from a stranger after you slip on the street]

Answer Person concurs.

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Hot Fun in the Summertime

By On July 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Duke, Entertainment, Lobby Book

I am going to be here over the summer to take a class, but I want to take advantage of some of the things Duke has to offer that I normally would not have time for.  Can you give me some good suggestions? [3552C]

Answer Person apologizes for not returning from hiatus earlier and answering [...]

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Drama critic

By On March 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment · In 2007, Duke Libraries, Entertainment, Lobby Book

Why is [student name] + Duke Plays so lame? And why did Duke Library buy into the lameness? [3350B]

To each his own, and I hope that no one makes you attend events that you don’t care for (AP doesn’t even go to all library staff meetings or parties!). Sorry if you were trying to [...]

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