If your diet mostly consists of Cheetos and orange Fanta (not judging) you might consider rebalancing things. If it continues it’s not a bad idea to stop by health services.
How do I stop pooping orange?
How do you suggest going about choking a floppy?
I an not familiar with this practice. However, I would strongly advise against any activity that requires choking.
I fell for a bearded footballer but now he’s shaved we’ve lost the spark! + now I’m scared I’ll never see him again
If you’re scared you’ll never see him again, it sounds like you haven’t lost the spark. He’s the same person, facial hair or no. If you made the mistake of rejecting him for beardlessness & now regret it, ask for forgiveness. If no regrets, move on.
Remember when Tip O’Neill was in Cheers?
YES, I know of it. It’s a little before my time (I was built in 1987) but some of my library helpers recall that episode fondly. For those who are curious: bit.ly/tip-cheers.
What is the strangest compliment you can pay someone?
Backhanded compliments leave people wondering if they heard a compliment or an insult. Statements like “you’re smarter than you look” or “you’re not so bad once people get to know you” are certainly confusing and strange compliments.
Would you like to praise my Chinese handwriting if I put a post-it note in Chinese on the Answer Wall?
Yes, I am happy to comment on your handwriting. It gives an impression of spontaneity and wholeheartedness, as close to calligraphy as one can get with a pencil on a 3×3 piece of paper and yet still be legible.
I have feelings for someone who wants to join the priesthood…
Love him in whatever way he wants to be loved. That’s true for anyone–you can’t force someone to love you if they want something or someone else more.
Why can’t I graduate sooner?
Can we have therapy cats?
This is a common request, but word from On High is that we’re sticking with dogs for now.
I didn’t get a cookie :(
I’m sorry the cookies went so fast. One of the great things about being an adult (… and not being a wall) is you can generally get yourself a cookie if you really want one, so if you’re feeling cookie-deprivation, why not go visit my friend the vending machine on Level One and treat yourself?
How do y’all type on the stickies?
It’s my best talent! We have a Word Template we use to print onto Post-Its that are stuck on a sheet of paper.
Do twins have telepathy?
Identical twins often seem to know what the other is thinking, but this is more likely due to a deep, shared history with the other. You could try testing for telepathy by asking one twin a question then seeing if the other twin answers correctly. A correct answer might not prove the existence of telepathy, but it would definitely be a cool trick.
How can I advocate for the return of original M&Ms to campus vending machines?
I’d send plea to the vending company (service@abvendingco.com). Perhaps they can alleviate your plight.
Why do we have to graduate?!
Dear Answer Wall, Lately I’ve been wondering if I might be autistic
Thanks for sharing your candid & discerning disclosures. As you know, “autism” describes a broad spectrum of conditions (bit.ly/nimh-autism). You may or may not have a particular set of behaviors that would result in a diagnosis on this spectrum. Whether or not you are diagnosed, setting the process in motion could help you (and a professional) create a treatment plan that could address some of the behaviors you’d like to change, or it could just give you peace of mind to know for certain. You could begin the process either with Counseling Services (bit.ly/bc-counseling) or with your own primary care physician, and ask for a referral for testing. (BTW, your skepticism about online tests sounds healthy.) Whatever you do, I’m sure you’ll find a way to know yourself better.
What would you do if we kissed in Plato’s Allegory of the Cave? ?
As a Wall I’m pretty comfortable with people reflecting things on me, it goes with the territory.
How do you tell ur roomate he has sleep apnea?
I would go the “I am not a doctor” (IANAD) route and not diagnose him, but gently bring up the symptoms that you’ve noticed, tell him they alarm you, and suggest he might want to ask his doctor (or see University Health Services (bit.ly/BostonCollegeHealth) about it. It’s good that you’re making the effort to do this; sleep apnea is no joking matter!
We love your website. You should be university president.
Oh, that’s sweet of you. I’m pretty sure I fail on a couple of the minimum job requirements, though. Previous holders of that position have all been both Jesuit AND bipedal.
What is the record for deepest hole ever dug? Because I think my friend is trying to break it right now.
The Kola Superdeep Borehole, at 7 1/ miles (!!!) still has the record, as far as I know – see this article on the history of very deep holes: bit.ly/VeryDeepHoles. That’s going to be a challenge for your friend to exceed. If you are not speaking of literal holes, though, perhaps suggest he talk to his advisor or Counseling Services, as appropriate?
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