December 25, 2000

Hello my name is Ann and I have a question. The difference with my question is that it's not something that's a problem, it's a problem but not serious. I wanted to know if the movie "Love and Basketball" was on video because I've been looking everywhere and I can' find that video anywhere and the movie was suppose to come out on Oct. 10. What's up with that, I went to a lot of stores but found nothing. Please write back...

Ann

Dear Ann,

Personally, I am not a big fan of the navy blue blazer. I think it's the whole gold buttons thing. If you buy a blue blazer, it will nearly always come with shiny gold buttons. When you wear these blazers, it make you look like a sailor. If you really want a blue coat, just buy a freakin' navy blue suit and use the jacket over your khakis.

December 23, 2000

Dear Answerman,

Please, can you tell my children and I who invented the first hamburger. This would be the hamburger sandwich (as we know it)? My 6 year old said that he was told to ask the "answerman", so that is why we have come to you with this inquiry.

Thank you so much for your help in this.

Ann and Children

Dear Ann and Children,

A happy birthday to you too!

December 23, 2000

I was wondering if there's a sequal or another movie for Princess Mononoke.

Thanks!!

Janette

Dear Janette,

Sorry about your relationship. I understand that you wanted something more, but talking to him is probably not an option right now. Give it some time, and then give him a call. I don't think he wants to talk right now.

December 21, 2000

I have read the review of La Buche and was wondering if you could tell me the meaning of this French word and if appropriate its relevance to the movie. Thank you

Sari

Dear Sari,

Well, if you really want to know, yes, I have seen the rain coming down on a sunny day.

December 21, 2000

Hi, would you please be able to help me with a couple of film questions in my daughters school quiz? They are;

What was the title of the book which won an award for Grace Trevethyn in the film "Saving Grace"?

What is the name of Agnes Cromwell's dog in "Sea Wolves"?

Thanks,

Brian

Dear Brian,

I too hate the smell of too much perfume and/or cologne. Personally, I think that any sort of decorative odor should be at a minimum. People behind you in the stairwell shouldn't be able to smell you. I walk behind this guy every once in a while, and he smells like he dipped his head in aftershave. I do not need to smell him. It should be for that someone special, when the two of you are dancing. Then, heads close, you can smell just a hint of it. It's much more personal, and for cheap people, you can save money by using less.

December 19, 2000

Could you please tell me the name of the artist and the song in one of the scenes in the movie B. Monkey? A female sang the song and the scene took place in a motel in Paris. It was the love making scene, I believe. I would really appreciate your help.

Thank you,

Jen

Dear Jen,

When preparing for an interview, make sure you appear clean. Comb your hair, wash your hands and clean the undersides of your nails. Study up on the company and ask them questions that show you know about them. Maintain eye contact. Wear conservative clothing; black may be a bit much but grey and navy blue always work.

December 8, 2000

dear answer man

how much pressure does the force of gravity exert on the human body, and how fast does gravity move from sea level to the center of the earth ? thanks for your time

anna

Dear anna,

It is perfectly normal for young boys to roughhouse. It's just what they do and how they have fun. As long as you keep an eye on them every once in a while there should be no cause for concern. And of course you and your sisters never did that growing up.

December 6, 2000

I wanna know if there is really a book about or written by "Ice Burg Slim". Maybe its just a title. If there is, could you please share this information with me. Thank You.

Tommy

Dear Tommy,

I think that a credit card is a great thing for a teenager, as long as he/she knows what the consequences are. Your daughter says she is ready. You need to make sure that she understands that you will not bail her out of any debt she incurs. Once she starts spending money and paying interest, she will realize she needs to control her impulses more.

December 1, 2000

I enjoyed your review on the movie East is East. I am originally from England and i am of indian background, so i can relate to the movie....im not quite sure if you would know where i can purchase the movies, well id rather have a dvd if they are selling it....im looked around and i cant seem to find it anywhere Blockbuster has the movie for rent, not for sale yet....ive rented it about 100 times, do you think you can help me out?

GujuGirl44

Dear GujuGirl44

Tattoos and body piercings are much more commonplace today than ever before, but I wouldn't go as far to say they are common. There are still people who do not like them. I would think very carefully about getting one, especially about the future. Sure it looks cool now. What about in a couple years when you graduate and are looking for a job? What about 50 years from now when your body decides to start sagging? You may want to go for something smaller, or less noticeable.

November 29, 2000

Dear Answerman:

A co-worker on mine suggested I give you a try. I was surfing the net and I need these 2 questions answered ASAP. If you could direct me in the right direction-it would help me tremendously. I need this information for a presentation tomorrow at noon.

Q: What % of the population say they want to be on talk show or would go?

Q: What % of the population admit that they have a hard time talking about themselves.

Thank You,

Hetal

Dear Hetal,

Thank you for your informative advice on traveling to Mexico. Regardless of what you may fear, overall, it is still pretty safe. I went to Mexico once. Man, it's like another country down there.

November 20, 2000

What takes ink out of jeans beside hair spray?

TwistR24

Dear TwistR24,

That mole you see on Gillian Anderson's upper lip is real. The producers on the X-Files decided it made her look too exotic, so they put makeup over it. That's why everybody is so used to seeing her without one, until she does a movie.

November 18, 2000

hi My name is Hollie and I was just wondering if you r the person i would email to ask you some things about the movie Center Stage? Please get back to me because I am very interested. Thank so much!

hollie

Dear hollie,

I see no 'real' problem with your dilemma. People with different beliefs date and marry all the time. Look at Mary Matalin and James Carville. It doesn't get more extreme than that. In the entirety of marriage, does something as small as political beliefs really matter? What matters more is how you want to raise your kids and the love you have for each other, not monetary or foreign policy.

November 16, 2000

I hope you can help me./

I have aol 6.0 and i can download e-mail attachments that have a "dat" extension but aol can't read them. A pop-up screen says that I need aol.exe to read this file.

How do I get this??

Strahansource

Dear Strahansource,

The three types of rock are metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary.

November 12, 2000

Answer Man -

Could you tell me how emotions affect humans, and who thought of emotions? Any assistance you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Moorejanitorial

Dear Moorejanitorial,

That is ironic. The real definition of 'ironic.' It is like saying "it is ironic that rapper Ice-T now plays detectives and policemen in television and films" or "it is ironic that Snoop Dogg lives in Claremont, CA." Not the Alanis Morrisette definition of ironic which would go something like "I bought a radio and it broke."

November 8, 2000

w bush or a gore?

JIMCDARK

Dear JIMCDARK,

The debate between violence and sex in the media does not require choosing one over the other. Other choices include more violence and more sex, and less violence and less sex.

November 8, 2000

Dear Answerman:

Sometime last year many radio stations were asking this question: What are the only three words in the English language that end in "gry"? I remember "angry" and "hungry," but the third one was more obscure. Can you help?

Thank you.

J. H. in MA

Dear J. H. in MA,

Congratulations on being selected to appear in "Who's Who." I would caution you against buying too many copies of the book they are offering you, since some people consider it a scam. The company makes all its money off selling the books, and you are in the book, but what they don't tell you is that you are maybe three lines in one column of a three column page in a book a couple hundred pages long, in a teeny-tiny font. it's like some of those poetry contests you can enter. Basically every poem you submit will 'advance' to the next level, and then they ask you to buy the compilation. Ted L. Nancy gives an insightful analysis of addiction and consequences of these poetry contests in Even More Letters From a Nut, pps. 166-174, St. Martin's Press, 2000. Nancy expertly chronicle's one man's downward spiral into near suicidal tendencies as a result of the scam.

November 3, 2000

What is the cheapest and easiest way to make my own website?

Armidillar

Dear Armidillar,

What's wrong with a suit jacket of more than two buttons? The two-button jacket is most popular here in America. In Europe, more is more fashionable. You can easily wear a three button one to work. I think it looks better than two. The four or five button ones are a little more extreme. Six is crazy, but okay if you have a top hat and cane.

November 2, 2000

I saw this movie last night and loved the ending where the narrator lists things that one must do while living life. It goes on throughout the credits at the end. Do you know where I might be able to find this list of things printed out?

Thanks,

Jennie

Dear Jennie,

Your mom.

October 27, 2000

How long does frozen concentrated orange juice last in the freezer?

imrosegirl

Dear imrosegirl,

Why yes that's my brother. Twin brother in fact. Responseguy and I both write advice columns for different websites, and we've been doing it for years. I have a great relationship with my brother, although we live in different cities. It's been our tradition every year on our birthday to dedicate our columns to each other.

October 26, 2000

Hey answerman my question is this: I want to write to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs i searched them online and could not find any info on mailing adresses or email adresses or anything. Do you have any info that could help me get into contact with these guys.

Laurie M

Dear Laurie,

Those diet fads come and go, and work with sporadic success. The best way to lose weight is to combine regular exercise with a permanent change in diet.

October 24, 2000

what do you think of couples moving in together? Isn't it the samethign as getting married? I have 3yrs with my boyfriend and he asked me to move in with him. You think that will be healthy for our relationship??

Eelii

Dear Eelii,

You are forgetting something. There were a total of 5 actors who played Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford and River Phoenix were the big screen Indys. Don't forget about the Indys on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, the show that ran on ABC and cable for a while. They were Correy Carrier (kid Indy), Sean Patrick Flannery (late teenager Indy), and George Hall (really old Indy).

October 17, 2000

I have a question regarding the movie Down to You...On the movie, "their" song...do you know who sings it? Or even the name? is it on the soundtrack?

TheMetroGirl

Dear TheMetroGirl,

That is so superficial of you. If you are going to make such a big deal about something so small, then you shouldn't be surprised that your boyfriend broke up with you.

October 4, 2000

Who do you think would win in this fight? He-Man and Slipknot Vs. Skeletor and Gwar? Personally, I think Skeletor's team would kick their asses.

MdVayneFan

Dear MdVayne Fan,

There 'technically' isn't a shortage of yellow corn, but that sign in Taco Bell can be construed as misleading. There is plenty of yellow corn, but nobody knows if it is regular corn or the genetically modified Starlink corn. The Starlink corn has not been approved, and may cause allergic reactions in some people. But, most people say it will probably be approved, they are just being safe. Who knows why they just don't come out and say it? It sends the message "hey, we are looking out for your safety."

September 30, 2000

Hello. I am a biker but I am not that good. but my friend is. He is great actually. He can land tail-whips by doing a simple bunny-hop. If you would like to see proof, and see some of his other mastered tricks, then will you please give me the address of HARO. When I say proof I mean video and special snapshots. I would like to get him sponsored. and I think that you guys might be able to help me wiht that. He also says that he would never be able to do it without his HARO Cosmoâ... So remember that this is not for me. My friend just isn't good with a computer, that's why I'm writing this and not him.

Zerosk8tr57

Dear Zerosk8tr57,

Yes, I've seen Friday Night, and frankly, it sucks. It was nice when it was Friday Night Videos way back when, and it's been treading water ever since. Did you know that the host is married to some NBC executive? That sure explains a lot. It's not really fun watching her stupid video parodies and unfunny comics. Thankfully, NBC finally put it out of its misery.

September 30, 2000

Hi my name is TuyetNhi, and i am reading a book about the Beowulf. However, i am writing his essay "Many critics and teachers believe that Beowulf contain themes that are revelant to modern life." I don't understand stand the Epic poem. i would like your help please. Please response as soon as possible. It's due monday.

Thank you,

TuyetNhi

Dear TuyetNhi,

Sorry, but I would highly suggest that you wear pants on casual Fridays.

September 30, 2000

Dear AnswerMan!

Please help me out with my character sketch on The Angeles Ashes".

How Angelas as a character?, How is she struggles to keep her family together in the ost depserate of circumstances? Please response as soon as possible, because i need to write up an essay on this topic in 5 paragraph. And this due next Monday.

Thank you for your informations.

Thanhyen

Dear Thanhyen,

Yes, Tupac has a new album out.

Yes, Tupac has been dead for a couple of years.

Yes, it is stupid. And the sad thing is that this isn't his first posthumous album, and it won't be the last.

September 29, 2000

I was wondering if you could please give me an estimate on about how much a Dave Mira Signature Bike would be?

T. Morris

Dear T.,

Now I like U2 as much as the next guy, but this is starting be verge on overkill. They have a new album. Bono is writing music for a movie, The Million Dollar Hotel, which seemingly has been on the verge of being released for almost a year. Now, we have to listen to One in the the trailer for The Family Man, Mysterious Ways in the trailer for Proof of Life, and Silver and Gold in the trailer for All the Pretty Horses. Enough is enough!

September 28, 2000

Did you watch the movie Erin Brockavich? If so, In the credits at the end of the movie the real Erin Brockavich played in the movie... But it says Erin Brockavich-Ellis...I was just wondering if she married George her boyfriend in the movie? I liked the movie a lot and was just wondering about that bit of information. Thank you for your time.

Joann

Dear Joann,

Don't worry about it. Everybody goes through this kind of thing when they are young. You seem to be doing fine. Just remember, it's just a phase.

September 25, 2000

Dear: Mr. Answerman

I watched the movie, The Color of Paradise last weekend. It was very touched to me. I always think the bliend people are the most poor human being in this world without any their faults because I think seeing is the most important thing to people.

I live in Poughkeepsie NY 12601. If you know how I can help the bliend people in this area, please let me know. I would like to help them as best as I can.

I look forward to hearing you soon. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Sophie

Dear Sophie,

You need to stand up for yourself. It is your house, not your mother-in-law's. When she is staying there, she is your guest. She would expect the same at her house, right? You also need to say something to your husband. Letting it all stew in your mind is certainly not going to do anything, and will only make you more frustrated.

September 23, 2000

Answer Man,

I am trying to find out what kind of yoga Madonna does to keep such a wonderful figure, and if I can buy a tape similar to the same yoga she uses. I got your address off "The Next Best Thing" website. I was hoping the site would have told what kind of yoga she was teaching, there are so many types. And since you're the answer man I thought you would be my best chance in finding out.

Thank You,

Mindy

Dear Mindy,

It's all about profits. Every year around Christmas time, radio stations (especially larger ones in big urban markets) release their so-called 'charity' albums, usually filled with live performances or bits from on-air sketches. All of it is usually sub-par. Then, they have the gall to declare that all profits go to charity, and a majority of the time, they only print a limited number of CDs. This, combined with the continuous hype the radio personalities give, guarantee an artificial demand and the CD soon sells out. If they really wanted to do something for charity, keep printing the darn things. More CDs means more people buying them means more money to charity.

September 22, 2000

Riddle me this, riddle me that,

Who's the HARO that started this site that's so fat ???

Hey, Does this site belong to anybody with the last name of HARO???

Regards, Jimmy Haro

Dear Jimmy Haro,

I think that the only reason that Tom Hanks is making Castaway is so he has an excuse not to shave. I mean, have you ever seen him between movies? I don't think that's a beard on him. It's more like a wig. A beard-wig. Some animal must have crawled up and died on his chin. It's probably all some ploy to make up for Busom Buddies.

September 15, 2000

I would like to have contact information to Hurricane Carter, I need his agency's help in proving the innocence of a Black Panther political prisoner who has served 32 years, has been eligle for parole since 1976, and his justice is still being denied, I want help to bring him home

Shakir

Dear Shakir,

I've never tried it, but I've always wanted to. I will do it at my first available opportunity, and let you know how it goes.

September 15, 2000

Hi,

do you know where I can buy the Girl on the Bridge soundtrack?

thanks

./Andy

Dear ./Andy,

I always love funny stories like that. I hope that all my readers enjoyed it as much as I did.

September 11, 2000

I am writing you to politely ask for a simple quotation on the ending. I had it "summarized but yet did not understand the meaing of the ending. If you could fill me in on this...and I am writing to ask what exactly did Emmanuelle Seigner have to do with the story, and who exactly was she....?

Thank You.

Sincerely

John

Dear John,

You two sound like really close friends. You shouldn't let such a small arguement get in the way of your friendship. And if you think about it, you two are really arguing about nothing. It doesn't really matter who is right or wrong, just make up and forget about it.