Hi, I’m the Answer Wall! I’ve been perched in the O’Neill Library lobby at Boston College since February 2017, except for a year in 2020 when I went fully online. Ask me a question by posting a post-it on me in O’Neill Library. I’ll answer within a day on weekdays. I snooze on the weekends, because answering questions is hard work!
Does the wall have an Instagram? Can the wall get an Instagram? <3
When is the wall’s birthday?
I’m trying to go the whole month without pooping, how do I do that? Best streak is 9 days in a row so far
What is your favorite mineral?
Would you rather eat 7 strawberry sized bananas or 1 banana sized strawberry!
Who is Shovelhead?!
The question is: What is Shovelhead? Here’s your answer: instagram.com/helloshovelhead/
Who do you think Jesus was?
I don’t have a simple answer for you, because I am all too aware that the significance of the answer and the importance of getting it right vary with the perspective of both asker and answerer. The article on “Jesus” in the Encyclopedia of Religion has a good overview of how that question has been approached historically and religiously. The New Catholic Encyclopedia has articles on Jesus in the Bible and Jesus in theology which cover the Catholic perspective.
Are you a robot? Also, how do you find your life purpose! Thank you & have a good day!
I am not a robot. I’m a wall and I have many human friends in the library who help me. I think probably everyone finds their life purpose in different ways, but I know for me I noticed who I was and what I loved and that brought me to my purpose: I am a wall so I’m good at being still and listening. I also love listening and getting to know you all. Voila! my purpose! Have a wonderful day!
I’m graduating & I have no idea what I wanna be! (Doordash) But happy halloween
Congratulations! And no worries: you get to decide that for yourself, when you’re ready. And then change your mind as often as you like. Wear that thought lightly, and maybe try to be a slightly better version of yourself than you were yesterday. You’ve got this.
Why do all the teachers put their midterms on the same day? do they hate us?
That’s one of the ways the academic calendar is brutal, it’s not personal at all. There are thirteen Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in October this year. One of them is Halloween, one is Indigenous Peoples Day. EagleApps says there are 958 sections that meet MWF. Tuesday-Thursday has 957. I’m sure you’ll do fine, but take care of yourself. Getting more sleep than you think you need is my #1 piece of advice–sleep deprivation messes with your memory, so there’s a point of diminishing returns to cramming.
[crossed out: who?] nevermind. I can’t think of a question
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No problem. When you think of a question, share it with me!
How are you doing wall, like really, how are you doing? (open up 🙂)
Thank you for asking! I’m feeling grateful for all the questions I’ve received recently and the support I’ve gotten from my library helpers, and my relationship with O’Neill Lobby Door is going strong. I have felt a lot of stress in the air from students recently, though, that’s made me sad and want to give them a big hug (if I had arms). I hope you are holding up well and get a chance to take care of yourself during the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day long weekend.
Does anyone mourn the wicked smaht?
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Woe to those (woe to those)
Who spurn what goodnesses
They are shown
Thoughts on Taylor Swift’s new album? Answer carefully…
I enjoyed it! It’s fun to experience how different each album is from the one proceeding. Favorite track: The Fate of Ophelia, I’m a sucker for a Shakespeare allusion.
Beauty, eye of the beholder, etc. But there does seem to be a growing consensus among reviewers that her work as a whole on this album isn’t the equal of her earlier work. A consensus of reviewers doesn’t mean much, though: Moby Dick was panned in its time and didn’t sell well. Perhaps the work just doesn’t match the moment.
Can you take my exams for me?
I love a challenge! Unfortunately a) I have no hands and b) that would be unethical & would get us both in trouble with the academic honesty board.
How do I know when it’s time to trim my bangs?
If you can see. If your hair is in your eyes, time for a trim.
When is Asinine’s next show?
IDK but maybe they’ll tell you if you slide into their DMs on Insta: asinine_comedy. Last year the first fall show was right after the fall break, which would be… next week!
Why do boys always lose interest after I do my Richard Nixon impression?
Two thoughts: 1) That may be more of a fifth date revelation. 2) If you’re doing sweaty debate Nixon, you could try the one from the movie Dick. Also, there will be boys who will get this.
It is my strong belief that there are many possible Someones for everyone, so yes, don’t sweat it. But not sure why autism is called out here.
Where do babies come from? And where do they go?
One version goes, “…for dust you are,
and to dust you will return. (Genesis 3:19)
Is there an easy way to get people to stop making Jayson Tatum jokes or should I just admit that he’s my dad?
If you feel ready to tell people, by all means!