Answering questions at Boston College O’Neill Library
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.
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?
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.
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.
I’d send plea to the vending company (service@abvendingco.com). Perhaps they can alleviate your plight.
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?
1. The Great Wall of China. 2. Hadrian’s Wall. 3. John Lennon Wall in Prague bit.ly/bc-lennon-wall. 4. Ishtar Gate, formerly of Babylon bit.ly/bc-ishtar 5. My friend who stands in the entrance at the McMullen Art Museum on campus. bit.ly/bc-mcmullen
Since I’m a wall, I don’t eat. Sometimes I get a little envious of people when they talk of delicacies, but in this instance…. nope!
The Magic 8 Ball says “Outlook Good.” But she has her good days and bad days, like any of us. Wishing you success this go ’round!
I’d rather have hosted a post-it
There are lots. Why not ask him yourself?
You do know the New England Classic is satire, right? Here’s an article that spells out what the NEC was up to, and how it has played out, along with some possible answers to your question: bit.ly/heights-ugbc.
Well, there’s the slightly bizarre bubbly chocolate; a much un-beloved former Microsoft design language, and then there’s Aerosmith, which would be my choice, because I don’t want to miss a thing….
Straccotto d’asino does seem like a cold weather dish, but there are many other donkey recipes which are probably suitable year-round.
Wish them a hearty congratulations? Or, if you had already made your feelings clear to your friend, challenge them to a duel? (Ohwait, what year is it? I’m sorry, I was channeling an older wall.) You can suffer in silence, you can wish them well, or you can win the heart of your beloved. Those are pretty much the three choices, and they all depend on context. Go watch Gerard Depardieu in Cyrano de Bergerac & have a good cry if you need to. (O’Neill Library Circulation Desk: PQ2635 .O7 C92 2004)
Average body counts vary by genre of film, and some series are bloodier than others. There are some useful stats online: http://bit.ly/bc-count
Is it though….?
Oh dear, roasting isn’t what I’d intended. I was really just going for a mild warming of the cheeks. Nothing wrong with home state spirit! I hear if you’re into bodies of fresh water, MN’s certainly got that going for it. And the highest density of Paul Bunyan statues: bit.ly/mn-bunyan. But a distinct shortage of World Series wins… Now you can consider yourself roasted. (Don’t worry, this is Boston, roasting is a form of affection.)
Well, that’s good, because according to Urban Dictionary, “Lizbians are the fun, honest ones.”
