Week 35 of 1995
Dear Allison,Your advice on the post-date phone call is welltaken, but I have a question about that actualfirst date. With respect to the protocol there,I'm wondering how *nice* the man should be during,say dinner. I've found that whenever I'm going around holding doors open and being polite Iseem to get forgotten the next day for some belchingpyscho, but if I'm less than charming (like duringone of those "fairly unremarkable" times) thewomen won't leave me alone afterward. I mustbe doing something wrong?!?
Signed, d.c., dazed and confused
Allison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Hi-Should I condone my husband going into a businesspartnership with his friend (they aren't even reallythat close of friends), who is a hot-heat and willprobably want to be the boss instead of a partner?
Signed, BeckyAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
I'm male and I've been recently moved to another city where I had to make all new friends. The problem is that I'vemet this guy at college that personified my concept of a "geek". I am a "bit" of a geek myself, but nothing compairedto this guy. He was sort of hardcore and even though I'm not that experienced in life, this guy is much less than me.The truth is I'VE NEVER LIKED the guy from the first day I met him, in fact, I couldn't STAND him. But for some ODD reasonthis guy seemed to LOVE me, and in no time, after him sticking to me so much, I've become his "best friend", and now he'sexpecting the same kind of treatment from me. I tried giving him hints of how undesirable his company is to me but he justwon't get it. I know he's trying to find himself a friend, but how can I tell him I just don't wanna be seen around him?And the worst thing is that people are starting to associate me with him now, they think HE'S my best friend too! And he'skissing my ass all the time.. not only that but he's over-critical of myself, that is, he criticizes just about everythingI do, as if he were one of my parents or something. What's worst, he expects me to devote just about all my spare time to him, often forgetting I have other friends I'd rather hang out with. And to top it off, he's always coming up with corny comments on "the importance of our friendship" and all that crap. How do I get rid of that CREEP?! What is it about methat he finds so special?
Signed, tired of brown nosed geeks following meAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Alison, I need advice on meeting women. I go to university and I know thereare plenty of available women, but I can't seem to find the timenor the courage to take the first step. I'm always hopingsomeone else will make the first move. How can I talkto someone I'm interested in without embarassingmyself?
Signed, mikeAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Dear Allison,Hi I'm making a chandelier out of toothbrushes formy new art room. The only problem is how do I getall the toothbrushes?
Signed, Guru ChickAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Dear Allison,I am writing an article about Internet publishing for a computer magazine here in Croatia. I really like your Wired and your HotWired, but would you be so kind and tell me what are you actually talking about?This is a good one!
Signed, HelenaAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Hey Allison-If you came upon a popcorn vending machine that spewed out 48 oz of luscious cheese or butter flavored air-popped corn ( in one minute, no less,and for only $1) would you buy some?
Signed, CornyAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
What is the difference between soup and gravy?
Signed, MarC PAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Signed, Too much time to waste...Allison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
This has been really bugging me. What's the name of the oldest male kid from the Brady Bunch? I can remember Cindy, Marcia, Jan, Peter, Bobby, and ... ????I can't sleep until I know.
Signed, Danny PartridgeAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Dear Allison, Even though I bought my girlfriend a roseon a weekly basis and gave her lots of TLC, my relationship with her just end up this week...Any suggestions ???
Signed, Just another Romantic French GuyAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Dear Alison,Third time lucky, I hope. Do you know of any poets who have written on the theme of the Internet?
Signed, Gypsy DaveyAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Allison, is a space helmet really necessary for life on the moon? I mean can't we just hold our breath? I do that most of the time now anyway.
Signed, Turning BlueAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Hi Allison!I am always horny. What can I do?
Signed, P. BernardAllison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Dear Alison,I am 20 years old and look pretty normal. For the last ten years I have been having strange dreams about outer-space, aliens and basically anything else you could find in a Star Wars movie.I have not been sick (not even a cold) in this time.Oddly enough, I do not remember the time aroundmy tenth birthday. I also have strange precognitionsthat cannot be explained. Help me! I am convinced that I am either alien or have been altered by some alien power! This is ruining my life! I do not get on well with people,I have no friends, girlfriends or even a good relationship with my parents - who always go outat night and do not disclose their whereabouts.They are cold people - physically and emotionally.I have no one to turn to except my secret friend,Alja Ra, who lives in my basement because he doeshave a passport. He is currently wanted by the FBIfor some unknown reason (?). Please help me!
Signed, NORMAL AND SANE GUY ON THE WRONG PLANET!Allison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Dear Alison,Please help! My sister is 18 and is pregnant. She is convinced that the father is Kurt Cobaine.The afterlife has obviously changed him because he now has black hair and a strong Mexican accent. He also likes watching "Wheel of Fortune". Will Courtney Love pay my sister's alimony?? We are certain that he really is Kurt because he knows the words to all Nirvana songs.
Signed, Desperatley seeking Kurt Cobaine...Allison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
Hi!After seeing Joseph's question, I looked in the Webomatic toolkit,but couldn't find the gif-viewer. I need one badly, could you saymore exactly where it is?(Please, Please)
Signed, Half-wit(probably)Allison hasn't answered this question. But you can.
