Where’s the erotica? July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Duke Libraries, Library resources, Lobby Book , comments closedIs 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.
Five years from now . . . July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Lobby Book , comments closedWhere 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 . . . July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : About AP, Duke Libraries, Lobby Book , comments closedWhen 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 archived at the Answer Person site. I’m not sure what the top five questions in the past five years were, but this one is at the very top!
Library access for pets July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Duke Libraries, Lobby Book , comments closedAre 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? July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Entertainment, Food, Lobby Book, Sports , comments closedWas 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.
Best food in Durham July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Duke, Food, Lobby Book , comments closedWhat 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 Billy in the Faculty Commons, especially for his Tomato Bisque soup.
Stupid questions July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Culture, Just silly, Lobby Book , comments closedWho 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 July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Culture, Food, Lobby Book, Medicine , comments closedWhy is fat a feminist issue? [3548A]
Why indeed? The American Obesity Association claims a higher percentage of American men are obese than American women.
Play nice July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Culture, Lobby Book, Relationships , comments closedWhy 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.”
On the bus July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Duke, Lobby Book , comments closedWhen 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.
