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Is x-ray vision bad for you?

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December 4, 2011

Dear Louie,

This has been bothering me for a long time. When Superman looks at a person, a lady for instance, with his x-ray vision, does he see her underwear or her ribs? I've been thinking it would be cool to have x-ray vision. Is that something I can develop?

Also, is it bad to be exposed to x-rays from Superman?

Thanks in advance, Jimy O

Dear Jimy,
If you just want to see naked ladies (I'm just guessing here.), I'm not sure that x-ray vision is the way to go.

As for Superman's x-rays being bad? No. Superman is a benevolent character. If he kills you with his x-ray vision, it's only by accident. Hope that helps.

Louie
PS: You might want to try to develop microwave vision instead so you can at least pop popcorn.

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If Sharks Were Poisonous

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October 24, 2011

Dear Louie,

I just had an awful thought: What if sharks were poisonous?

I'm already scared of sharks. Are there any poisonous species? I'm afraid of being nipped by one and maybe dying from a reaction to their toxic venom.

EL-Wa from Ontario

Hi EL-Wa,
I'm an expert on this subject. It's good that you contacted me.

Sharks are grouchy, and yes, some sharks are poisonous and therefore should be avoided. Their venom, if you should get get bitten by one and it breaks your skin, could be fatal. Despite the fact that your arm or leg, and sometimes your entire head, might be gone and that blood is gushing out of your body like a fire hose, most people actually die from the toxic venom of these ruthless predators. The effects of this poison can be felt sometimes in minutes.

Although these sharks can certainly be deadly, the ones you really want to avoid are the varieties that also have laser beams in their eyes. These rare, nasty hunters can track you down from outer space and attack you in your dreams. The best way to avoid these creatures is to never leave your house and to always burn incense.

Hope that helps,
Louie
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Barbecue Blunderation

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June 18, 2011

Dear Louie,

I really messed up the barbecue today. I have a lot of guests too. What should I do?


Thanks a bunch,
Chance

Dear Chance? (Is that your real name?)

Order a pizza.

Louie
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Why she do me like dat?

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June 5, 2010

Hey Dear Louie,

My girlfriend thinks I'm an idiot. I can't take it anymore. What should I do? 

P.S. I love her. She's really hot. - Rufus

Hi Rufus,

You should marry her.

Louie
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They're so white...

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April - 14 – 2010

Dear Louie,

I had my teeth whitened a couple of years ago. Now summer’s coming and I’m afraid that when I get a tan it’ll look freaky. What should I do?

- Paulette in Punxutawney


Dear Paulette,
I would advise you to drink as much Orange Pekoe tea as possible before June. Make it strong and don’t swallow it, just carry it around in your mouth. And try not to talk too much while you’re doing your tea therapy. (You might want to refer to my article, “How to Be a Ventriloquist.”)

By the way, have you thought of adding anorexia to your "look good" strategy?

Louie
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How to be a ventriloquist

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April - 10 - 2010

Dear Louie,

I’d like to become a ventriloquist. Should I read a book on the topic? Do any colleges offer courses – for credit… like Harvard? How can I find a good teacher? - Matt

Hi Matt,
I know a lot about this topic. You've come to the right place.

You should first practice smiling all the time and talking with your teeth clenched, like I do. Practice this phrase: “Hi, ny nane is Natt. Utt’s yer nane?” Do it all day long. Don’t read any books. That’s stupid. That would be like reading a book telling you how to ride a bicycle. Know utt I nean? (I was sniling when I said dat.)

Louie
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No-talent bear

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August 7, 2010

Dearest Louie,

I'm trying to teach my bear to spit but it's not going so well. He bites.

I also tried to teach him to whistle and then to yodel. I'm beginning to think that he has no talent. Am I doing something wrong?


Righteously yours,
Leviticus

Dear Levi,
First of all, I would never tell someone that they have no talent, but I'm wondering if maybe teaching isn't your forte. Are you sure it's a bear?

Louie
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I wanna be a musician

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Dear Louie,

I want to be a musician, but I don’t think I’m very good looking. Do I have a chance?

- Paul

 
Dear Paul,
Probably not. Musicians are very attractive people, much more attractive than average people, but I understand what you’re going through. I had the same problem when I was younger.

As I grew older though, I was pleased to see that my peers were becoming less and less attractive, making me appear much better looking by contrast.

My advice: Just wait it out. You could also just become a studio musician and it won’t matter.

Louie 
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Am I Worshiping the Devil?

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Dear Louie,

You're a music expert... answer me this: My dad says that there's a thing called a pentatonic and that people used to use them all the time in the 60s. What is it? What does it look like? Where can I buy one? Are they expensive? Does it need a battery?

He says you can hear it on all the Led Zeppelin records. Is it the thing with all the echo on it? Are there any pictures?

"Pentatonic" sounds like something to do with devil worship or witchcraft or something. Will I experience eternal damnation if I use one?

Tad Rocker

Dear Tad,
They're not as easy to find anymore. People got sick of them because they made everything sound the same. It's like when people tried not to use Hammond B3s in the 80s.

As far as seeing a pentatonic... Seeing one is like seeing a chupacabra, or like a vampire seeing himself (or herself) in a mirror, or like seeing the face of God in a cloud. Sometimes if you squint, it's easier to see. Hearing one, on the other hand is really easy to do.

As far as the witchcraft thing goes: Damned if I know.

Hope that helps.

Louie
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