Capturing a feral feline: step-by-step instructions October 29, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Duke, Entertainment, Food, Just silly, Lobby Book, Relationships , comments closedHow 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.
Practice doesn’t necessarily mean perfect September 23, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : About AP, Entertainment , comments closedDear 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 an instrument. With practice, you might improve on your instrument of choice, but may never become adroit. Keep at it, though.
On your second question, I’m both flattered and flabbergasted. If I’m what passes for wise, we’re in serious trouble!
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.
Quantum of Solace July 31, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Entertainment, Language, Lobby Book , comments closedWhat 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.
Hot Fun in the Summertime July 30, 2009
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Culture, Duke, Entertainment, Lobby Book , comments closedI 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 this question. Duke Performances had a terrific concert series this summer in Duke Gardens, Wednesday evenings at 7.00 pm, culminating with a sublime set by Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey. But you can still check out “Beyond Beauty: Photographs from Duke University Special Collections Library” at the Nasher Museum of Art. Each Wednesday evening in August, popular movie musicals will be shown for free in Duke Gardens. The series kicks off on August 5 with “The Wizard of Oz.” Shows start at roughly 8:30 pm. Summer is also an excellent time to get to know Durham, which has lots of entertainment possibilities throughout the summer. Check the Independent for ideas the suit your tastes.
Drama critic March 16, 2007
Posted by Library Answer Person in : 2007, Duke Libraries, Entertainment, Lobby Book , add a commentWhy 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 study in the library that Friday evening.
Arrested Development February 20, 2007
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Entertainment , add a commentHas there been a funnier TV Show in the last 10 years? Even Family Guy can’t compare. Do you agree?
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Certainly very funny, as is Family Guy (although as you may have noticed AP likes variety and avoids superlative ratings such as the best, worst, favorite, least favorite, etc.). Just sad that it ended.
Greek superheroes January 15, 2007
Posted by Library Answer Person in : 2007, Entertainment, Lobby Book , comments closedWould Achilles or Odysseus win in a fight between the two? [3338A]
Well, Brad Pitt played Achilles in the recent movie Troy, and Kirk Douglas played Odysseus (actually, Ulysses) in the 1950s Italian movie Ulysses (you might call this an early sort of spaghetti western, with dialogue from Italian actors dubbed into English — they showed that to us when we studied Greco-Roman civilization in high school; we also saw the movie version of Kiss Me Kate when studying Shakespeare). Anyway, I just don’t think Brad Pitt stacks up.
biggest parade September 21, 2006
Posted by Library Answer Person in : Entertainment , comments closedWhat is the biggest parade in the US by people in attendence? Is it the West Indian Carnival in Brooklyn?
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: The West Indian Carnaval in Brooklyn is supposed to have at least 2 million attendees, so it likely is. Certainly in NYC, and so likely in the USA. Estimates of such crowds are notoriously fuzzy, so there’s no official winner. The Sao Paulo Gay Parade bills itself as the largest in the world: http://www.v-brazil.com/tourism/sao-paulo/gay-parade-history.html at over 2 million attendees.
