Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do so many elderly people drive Crown Victorias or huge Buicks? Chris, 34, female, Madisonville, Ky. Replies I think you have to be 100 in order to buy a Buick Century. Andrew, Salt Lake City My guess is it’s a combo of comfort (big-boat cars are easier on old-people joints) and the Depression-era desire to …
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DARE TO ASK: In Mexico, nickname often a reference to your physical features
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Hispanics refer to me as “wedda.” What does it mean? N.F., 44, white female, Denver Replies The word is huera and it’s pronounced more like “where-a” or “where-o” (huero, to refer to a guy). It basically means “white girl” or “white guy” in a positive kind of way. FreedaBee, 42, white female, California Actually, no. It’s …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: The deaf are strong part of work force
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What do deaf people do to earn a living? I rarely see deaf people in my corporate role, in retail or service industry roles, or anywhere else. Laura, 48, Jacksonville Replies OK, now that I have calmed down . . . I have many friends who are deaf. My ophthalmologist is deaf. They work for the …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Dandruff is dandruff, by any color
By PHILLIP MILANO Question: Do black people get dandruff? And if they do, what color is it? I’ve asked my black friends this, but they think I’m joking and just laugh. Clint, 32, white, Jacksonville Replies I have to admit, I laughed, too. E.D., 48, black female, Kansas City, Mo. Hold onto your shorts, junior; here’s a fact that may …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: A little bit of bathroom, um, humor
By PHILLIP MILANO Question So my girlfriend and I were wondering: Why do certain foods like Honey Smacks and asparagus make your urine smell funny? Tom, Jacksonville Replies An odoriferous compound is formed as a derivative during the breakdown of amino acids that occur in asparagus. Karen J., Ponte Vedra Beach Taking Mucinex for several days due to a cold …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do many all-night rave attendees suck on pacifiers? Demi, 42, Elk Grove, Calif. Replies At many raves, drugs are rampant. Ecstasy (or E, or X) causes people to grind their teeth, which can do damage to their mouths. The easiest way to avoid this is to suck on something. Sarah, St. John’s, Canada Some people …
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