Category Archives: Ask Dan

Q: why are there so many “B vitamins” (B6, B12, etc)? A: Well Chris, this one turned out to be easier than I expected. It seems that when folks were naming vitamins, it was originally understood that Vitamin B was … Continue reading →

Where two or three come together for the inane, there am I to give crazy answers. Thanks to Alexis and Chris, the rest of you are likely to be subjected (resubjected?) to Ask Dan once again! So go ahead, submit … Continue reading →

You know, ever since I became aware that I have this new-found readership of possibly 8 people instead of the 4-6 I’d previously guessed, I’ve been considering reviving an old friend. Tonight, after some goading from Patrick, I decided I’d … Continue reading →

Q: Hey ask dan! Here’s my question: How would YOU make crapplejuice as a cocktail and what would it taste like? Please give me your most detailed and goriest explaination. (Holy crapplejuice Batman!) A: Well it seems that my sister-in-law … Continue reading →

Q: Are you still doing Ask Dan? If so here’s my question: what would you do if you were President of the US? A: Elizabeth, you first have to realize that I’d never want the responsibility and 24/7 pressure of … Continue reading →

Q: what is your favorite kitchen utensil? A: Chris, you’ve asked a question that is very dear to my heart, as I enjoy cooking so much. I revel as excitedly about culinary gear as I do the latest tech gadgetry. … Continue reading →

Q: if you really had the cheat as your sidekick would you really kick him? Would you let him have light switch rave parties? What kind of stuff would he do for you as a sidekick? A: You bet your … Continue reading →

Q: What would you do if you had a clone of yourself made, and you came home one night to find said clone getting all intimately boom-tada-boom with your wife? And how would you justify your reaction? A: Ouch, Mugs…rough … Continue reading →

Q: I hope I can still ask a question for ask dan. If I can…what would our country be like if we elected a leprechaun as president? A: Well Elizabeth, of course you can still ask a question…I think that … Continue reading →

Q: Is there such a thing as intrinsic artistic value, and, if so, how do we gauge it? A: Mugs, why did you have to ask not only a serious question, but a deeply philosophical question which requires me to … Continue reading →