SodaHead - Duff's Answers & Comments

X-ray of a Chihuahua smuggled in luggage: Have you ever tried to smuggle an animal?

2009-11-20T01:12:23Z

X-ray of a Chihuahua smuggled in luggage: Have you ever tried to smuggle an animal?
(Living)

38 answers, +12 raves

Some people sneak their pets into a hotel room, restaurants, trains etc.. but when Dublin Officers scanned a bag being carried by a passenger arriving from Spain - clearly shows the outline of a Chihuahua dog, staff initially thought it was a stuffed toy. On closer inspection they discovered it was alive and had been placed in a small cage and hidden within a holdall bag which was being carried. The pooch had been smuggled into the country by a man who had traveled from Bulgaria to Madrid and then on to Dublin.

Duff answered
No! I always go through proper procedure.
and said : Haha, that's so weird. I've never heard of anyone smuggling a dog. You think they remember to give him the proper shots, too?

Can You Afford The Cost Of Dying?

2009-11-18T00:02:46Z

Can You Afford The Cost Of Dying?
(Living)

18 answers, +3 raves

When a loved one dies, comparison-shopping is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. The average funeral costs over $7,000. Cremations, are considerably less expensive than traditional burials, and discount retailers like Wal-Mart and Costco are selling caskets and urns. "When you can't afford the cost of living, you certainly can't afford the cost of dying," says Joshua Slocum, director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance.

Duff answered
No
and said : i can barely afford living!

University students branded violent & antisocial: Blame the cheap booze, or is this scapegoating?

2009-11-18T00:02:28Z

University students branded violent & antisocial: Blame the cheap booze, or is this scapegoating?
(Living)

11 answers, +4 raves

BAR owners in Southampton could hike up the cost of drinks in a bid to stop alcohol-fueled violence and antisocial behavior among students. Police and council chiefs have told pubs, bars and clubs to stop selling cheap booze which has been blamed for a surge in crime.

Duff answered
Cheap booze or not, this is just scapegoating!
and said : this is crap. i drink cheap booze and still know how to hold my own. it's all about being responsible drinkers!

Sending your child away: A sign of failure as a parent?

2009-11-18T00:02:05Z

Sending your child away: A sign of failure as a parent?
(Living)

14 answers, +7 raves

When parents feel overwhelmed in dealing with a problem adolescent, a costly boarding program may seem like the only way out. Making such a decision can be scary and humbling. This past summer, a couple in Northern California paid two imposing men to come into their home at 4 in the morning, handcuff their 17-year-old daughter and force her into a car headed for the airport. After months of threats, the parents had enrolled her in what's called a therapeutic wilderness program, where she would hike three to five miles a day with a 25-pound pack, learn to make a fire with two sticks and theoretically transform from a manipulative teenager who cursed out her mom and dad and had started failing in school back into a young woman they could live with.

Duff answered
No! Sometimes, outside help is a good solution too!
and said : some parents dont have backbones; i think if they know it and send their kid off to some boot camp, then all the more power to them!

To Tip Or Not To Tip: Are You A Good Tipper, Or A Cheapskate?

2009-11-18T00:01:33Z

To Tip Or Not To Tip: Are You A Good Tipper, Or A Cheapskate?
(Living)

23 answers, +4 raves

Though he's a seasoned business traveler, Kevin O'Connor isn't sure what to tip at hotels. "I am always unsure, so frequently I don't tip when I probably should," says O'Connor. A third of the country doesn't know to tip 15% to 20% at a restaurant, so it's understandable that many people are unsure what to tip in a hotel...Tipping should not be a result of guilt, status or ego, but earned and deserved.

Duff answered
Cheapskate: I think good service comes from the heart!
and said : uhhh, if im already spending a couple hundred bucks on a hotel, im only going to tip you one or two bucks, regardless of service

Best National Anthem Performance: Who Sang It Best?

2009-11-11T01:32:30Z

Best National Anthem Performance: Who Sang It Best?
(Music)

49 answers, +8 raves

Duff answered
Cast from "Glee"

Who will get kicked off "Dancing with the Stars" tonight?

2009-11-11T01:25:31Z

Who will get kicked off "Dancing with the Stars" tonight?
(Entertainment)

22 answers, +1 raves

Read full article: Dancing With The Stars

Duff answered
Aaron and Karina

Celebrity Halloween costumes. Who wore it best?

2009-10-30T21:25:00Z

Celebrity Halloween costumes. Who wore it best?
(Entertainment)

353 answers, +30 raves

Halloween is known for candy , costumes, pumpkins and trick or treat. But let's not forget the celebrities in Hollywood! The best of the best have come to SodaHead to strut their stuff, vying for your vote for "Who wore it best?" So vote here and tell me what you think.

Duff answered
Julia Stiles ...showcasing her inner Marie Antoinette
and said : Her dress is beautiful. But unfortunately to buy a costume like that, you'll most likely end up shelling out over $100. Although i'd love to do that....its a little rich for my blood :(

Susan Atkins: Former Manson Family Member Dies Thursday Sept 24,2009 of brain cancer. Do you think that Susan Atkins should have been granted parole so that she could pass away in her own home??

2009-09-25T19:02:59Z

Susan Atkins: Former Manson Family Member Dies Thursday Sept 24,2009 of brain cancer. Do you think that Susan Atkins should have been granted parole so that she could pass away in her own home??
(Living)

156 answers, +29 raves

Susan Denise Atkins, a follower and "family member" of cult leader Charles Manson, was convicted of the brutal murder of actress Sharon Tate (8 1/2 months pregnant) in Los Angeles in 1969 and several others. Atkins was 1 of 3 women who went on a murder rampage together on Manson's instruction. I have attached an article for further description: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jVkQqa3XaBX...

Duff answered
Susan Atkins deserved to die in prison.
and said : I would be devasted if we granted Atkins ANY kind of leniency. How could anyone in their right mind want to HELP this woman or make her life any easier?!

Mackenzie Phillips & father John Phillips Incestuous Relationship: Mackenzie claims that she and her father had engaged in a sexual affair for 10 years. Having drowned herself in drugs, do you think her scandal with her father was actually consensual?

2009-09-23T17:20:30Z

Mackenzie Phillips & father John Phillips Incestuous Relationship: Mackenzie claims that she and her father had engaged in a sexual affair for 10 years. Having drowned herself in drugs, do you think her scandal with her father was actually consensual?
(Entertainment)

97 answers, +13 raves

Mackenzie Phillips is the daughter of famous singer John Phillips from the Mommas & Papas. Mackenzie has claimed that she had a consensual, incestuous relationship with her father John Phillips since the age of 18. She describes her desperate battles with drug abuse, the sexual misconduct and her relationship with her "delusional" father in her new book entitled "High Arrival". This had been a family secret for years and years. John had passed away in 2001.

Duff answered
Ms. Phillip's affair with her father WAS consensual. They were/are both adults and responsbile for their own actions, regardless of the drugs.
and said : People need to learn to take responsibility. This is something they did together. She says its consensual, my guess is that John would say the same thing. Now...That being said...if Mackenzie was only 18 - i don't care what the law says - that does NOT make her "adult enough" to determine consent in this case.

Vera Baker & Barack Obama: Do you think the two are having an affair? Or is this another media scam??

2009-09-22T19:34:25Z

Vera Baker & Barack Obama: Do you think the two are having an affair? Or is this another media scam??
(US)

78 answers, +11 raves

Vera Baker was working with Barack Obama on his campaign specifically for the 2004 senate seat. It is reported that she suddenly was taken off the campaign midway through. Speculation is that Michelle Obama didn't approve of Vera and was uncomfortable with her and Barack working so close together. Is this another Monica Lewinsky/Bill Clinton scandal? Or is the media desperate to start trouble wherever they can???

Duff answered
Vera Baker & Barack Obama are probably having an affair. Most politicians have affairs - take a look around! They all do it.
and said : oh please. All politicians get a little somethin somethin on the side. Get over it.

Port Authority: Manhattan Bus Terminal Security - Did authorities overreact to the mysterious package left in the terminal, by evacuating the South Wing??

2009-09-22T16:54:58Z

Port Authority: Manhattan Bus Terminal Security - Did authorities overreact to the mysterious package left in the terminal, by evacuating the South Wing??
(US)

63 answers, +15 raves

Inside the Port Authority (the famous Manhattan bus terminal - largest & busiest in the nation), a "suspicious package" had been left in one of the terminals. Turns out the package was just a couple of portable computer speakers bundled together. Authorities closed down the entire South wing of the depot causing massive delays, disruption, and chaos for its commuters.

Duff answered
Yes. Port Authority officials overreacted to the "suspicious package" and should not have closed down an entire wing of the
and said : I think we all get carried away here sometimes. I'm all for the extra security, but i think we take it a little too far.

ARE U EXCITED BOUT THE WARPED TOUR?

2009-07-20T23:17:27Z

ARE U EXCITED BOUT THE WARPED TOUR?
(SodaHead)

3 answers, +2 raves

Duff answered
yesssss warped tour is awesome
and said : Heck yea! I freaking loooove Warped Tour! It's basically what I live for!

Will My Chemical Romance launch the new album soon?

2009-07-20T23:16:44Z

Will My Chemical Romance launch the new album soon?
(Living)

6 answers, +2 raves

This is an answer about the launch of the new album of My Chemical Romance.

Duff answered
This album will end the musical silence mantained since 2006 with "The Black Parade".
and said : I really didn't like the black parade, so I'm not really looking into getting their next album.

wat bands r u looking forward to see at the warped tour??

2009-07-20T23:09:27Z

wat bands r u looking forward to see at the warped tour??
(Music)

3 answers, +2 raves

Duff answered
none jus going for numbers
and said : Haha, it wouldn't hurt to get a couple numbers while checking out the bands ;)

Should Boy With Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Be Forced to Undergo Chemotherapy?

2009-05-20T23:15:33Z

Should Boy With Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Be Forced to Undergo Chemotherapy?
(SodaHead)

729 answers, +15 raves

Duff answered
Yes. His health is paramount, and doctors know better than his parents.

Iowa Permits Same-Sex Marriage: Is Gay Marriage a Constitutional Right?

2009-04-03T21:06:03Z

Iowa Permits Same-Sex Marriage: Is Gay Marriage a Constitutional Right?
(US)

115 answers, +11 raves

Iowa is the third state in the United States to legalize gay marriage, claiming that defining marriage as only between a man and a woman is unconstitutional. Massachusetts and Connecticut were the first two states to legalize same-sex marriage; however, Iowa is the first state in the mid-west to allow gay marriage, beginning what may be an odd trend in an otherwise highly conservative region of the U.S. Gay couples may begin getting married after 21 days, and same-sex marriage will be permitted for up to 2 years before the amendment can be overturned, though no evidence of revolt is apparent at the moment. Many church members define marriage as being a right permitted only under the roof of the church, but by being "married," couples are granted a multitude of federal rights. If gays can't be "married," then they are not granted the same rights as heterosexual couples. Do you think gay marriage is a constitutional right?

Duff answered
Yes, gay marriage is a constitutional right...

Twilight DVD Release Parties Tonight!!! -- Find Your Nearest Location Here: Are you going?

2009-03-20T22:27:20Z

Twilight DVD Release Parties Tonight!!! -- Find Your Nearest Location Here: Are you going?
(Entertainment)

74 answers, +9 raves

The DVD release of the Twilight movie is at midnight! Twilight release parties are happening all across the nation, and some locations will be visited by members of the Twilight cast. Fun contests with Twilight merchandise as prizes will also be offered, as well as concerts and entertainment. Find your location here: http://www.twilightthemovie.com Are you going to the Twilight release party?

Duff answered
I won't be going to the Twilight DVD Release Party...
and said : Twilight sucks.

Apple Release New Ipod Shuffle: What do you think of it?

2009-03-11T18:02:49Z

Apple Release New Ipod Shuffle: What do you think of it?
(Technology)

31 answers, +4 raves

Apple has released it new Ipod Shuffle, which for $79 comes with 4 gigs of storage space and a set of headphones that have built-in controls. The new Ipod Shuffle is half the size of the previous generation and comes with VoiceOver which, with the press of a button, will tell you what song, artist, or playlist you are listening to. It is available in silver or dark gray, but doesn't come with any controls; meaning that in order to use it, you need Apple-made headphones. What do you think of it?

Duff answered
Replacing those headphones will be expensive!
and said : the headphones are a cool idea but that's going to get really expensive. i replace headphones every 2 months, and the cheapest apple headphones out right now are about 30 bucks!

'I married the Eiffel Tower': What monument or object would you marry?

2009-03-09T17:52:19Z

'I married the Eiffel Tower': What monument or object would you marry?
(US)

47 answers, +7 raves

Ex-US Army soldier Erika La Tour Effiel married the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The 36-year old lives in San Francisco and claims that the tower, though more fulfilling than any man, is somewhat cold in their relationship. Erika La tour Effiel commented sadly in an interview, "The issue of intimacy – or rather lack of it – is forever present." Eija-Riitta Berliner-Mauer, a Swedish woman, took the German name of the Berlin Wall after marrying "him." Mauer coined the phrase "objectum sexual" (OS), and psychologists have taken to the term. Almost half of OS people suffer from Asperger, a condition that makes forming relationships with people difficult. Aspergers typically stems from sexual abuse in childhood. Other OS people have claimed to be in love with radios (Hi-Fi, of course), and other historical monuments. What object or monument would you marry?

Duff answered
I would marry Chuck Norris' bicep