Does a Bear Sh*t in the Woods?: Answers to Rhetorical Questions
2 journalers for this copy...
I found this fair-condition softcover at a local Savers thrift shop, and couldn't resist nabbing it for another release copy. It features (semi) serious answers to usually-rhetorical questions, and in some ways reminds me of the What If feature on the xkcd site - though only a few of the answers in this book take the scientific tack.
I was more amused just to see which questions were included, especially when they came from pop culture - songs, TV-show catch phrases, etc.:
Do you know the way to San Jose? (The author points out that there are a number of San Joses, but that a good map or GPS will get you to the one you want.)
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? (For this one, the author points out that some regions have less... flattering... summer weather for comparison-purposes.)
The title question is answered with "it depends on the bear", and the note that at least one type of bear typically dwells far from woodlands and has to rely on ice.
The question "How much is that doggie in the window?" gives rise to a sternly-worded answer advising against buying dogs from pet shops or puppy mills, choosing reputable breeders or animal shelters instead.
In some cases the author addresses the point of the rhetorical question, as in "What do you think you are doing?", which means "Just stop it. Now."
The most interesting factoid I picked up from this book has to do with the permitted curvature of produce. While there is apparently no specific curvature limit for bananas, there is for cucumbers; who knew?
I was more amused just to see which questions were included, especially when they came from pop culture - songs, TV-show catch phrases, etc.:
Do you know the way to San Jose? (The author points out that there are a number of San Joses, but that a good map or GPS will get you to the one you want.)
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? (For this one, the author points out that some regions have less... flattering... summer weather for comparison-purposes.)
The title question is answered with "it depends on the bear", and the note that at least one type of bear typically dwells far from woodlands and has to rely on ice.
The question "How much is that doggie in the window?" gives rise to a sternly-worded answer advising against buying dogs from pet shops or puppy mills, choosing reputable breeders or animal shelters instead.
In some cases the author addresses the point of the rhetorical question, as in "What do you think you are doing?", which means "Just stop it. Now."
The most interesting factoid I picked up from this book has to do with the permitted curvature of produce. While there is apparently no specific curvature limit for bananas, there is for cucumbers; who knew?
Journal Entry 2 by 
GoryDetails
at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, New Hampshire USA on Sunday, October 1, 2017
GoryDetails at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, New Hampshire USA on Sunday, October 1, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (10/1/2017 UTC) at New England's Tap House Grille in Hooksett, New Hampshire USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I plan to leave this book in or near the Tap House at around 3, when I stop by for food; hope the finder enjoys it![See other recent releases in NH here.]
*** Released for the 2017 You're Such an Animal release challenge. ***
Book was nabbed in Hooksett, NH and read in Derry, NH. I shall release it this evening...
