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ABOUT HEIDI

Q: How would Heidi earn a living in her ideal world?
A: In her ideal world Heidi would not earn her living but would rather see it justified.

Q: What is Heidi's social security number?
A: Heidi is proud to say that for at least seven years now she has conducted all her private affairs under her originally assigned social security number (the one with the "6" not the"2").

Q: What is that song that Heidi can't remember?
A: It's that song, that you know, that's like, da-da-dumdumdum-dee-dee-dee-duh-dum, or something, um, about that guy.

Q: What would be the first line of Heidi's novel?
A: The beets rolled off the counter, exploding red juice onto the

Q: What is the shape of Heidi's universe?
A: Heidi's universe is the shape of things to come which on most days is so impossible to fully grasp that Heidi fancies the universe as a delicious Euclidean 3-torus.

Q: What motivates Heidi to get out of bed every morning?
A: Heidi is usually motivated by the thought of some savory breakfast item but often she just has to go to the bathroom.

Q: Has Heidi sold the film rights to the FAQ?
A: Heidi does not feel the world is ready for such a work.

Q: Who would Heidi like to see cast as herself were the aforementioned film made?
A: Heidi would feel comfortable having the role of herself played by Toaster from The Brave Little Toaster.

Q: (Part I) Does Heidi own a pants suit?
A: Yes.

Q: (Part II) Why and in what color (if "no" ignore this part)?
A: Heidi owns a luscious charcoal grey pants suit because Heidi knows that when a pants suit occasion arises it is best to be prepared.

Q: Was Heidi ever a girl scout?
A: Heidi was a girl scout for seven years (inclusive of "The Brownies").

Q: Why does Heidi hate three-pronged forks?
A: Heidi absolutely abhors three-pronged forks because they are cursed with a tendency toward erratic swiveling motions, more prone to faulty jabbing than their time-tested four tine counterparts, poorly balanced and in general are no less than an aberrant affliction upon the elegant landscape of table settings everywhere.

Q: Can I have Heidi's phone number?
A: Well you can but no one else.

Q: How does one know if Heidi is saying what she really means?
A: One does not know if Heidi is saying what she really means.

Q: How could you?
A: Oh but how could I not?

MAINTAINING HEIDI

Q: What is the best way to insert m&ms or donuts into a conversation with Heidi?
A: While m&ms can be inserted into any casual conversation with Heidi and often serves well in informal greeting such as, "Hey, how about those m&ms," donuts should be used more judiciously as their attendant philosophical problems are incompatible with pleasant idle chatter.

Q: Will Heidi shrink now that she has moved to New York?
A: Although it is true that the people in New York are shorter, it does not appear to be contagious and reports indicate that Heidi remains so far undiminished.

Q: How does one woo Heidi?
A: Like so many of our cherished cultural traditions, wooing Heidi necessitates a careful consideration of historical precedent, respect for diverse traditions, accounting for local customs, strict adherence to abstruse ritual, and an abundance of fanciful treats.

Q: What is the appropriate manner one should use to praise Heidi's outfit?
A: One should strive to avoid using metaphors or similes when praising Heidi's outfit and instead lean heavily on superlatives, exclamations and metonymy.

HEIDI TODAY

Q: What is Heidi wearing?
A: Heidi is wearing grey sweat pants and somw black sweaters and really worn out slippers.

Q: What kind of mood is Heidi in?
A: Heidi is unhappy again.

Q: What are the factors currently affecting Heidi's mood?
A: Heidi's boyfriend has stopped sending her email again.

Q: What is Heidi's situation vis-a-vis coffee?
A: Heidi is having a funny Instant Chai courtesy of a care package she received a few weeks ago whose purpose perhaps is still relevant.

FAQ last updated: 10 December 1999 07:11 EST [Astoria, NY]

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