It’s been a while, but the time has come once again to respond to a few emails from our beloved readers (and listeners). If you have any burning questions, or (more likely) bizarre comments, you know where to send them. On to the emails…

In reference to the “state names that also make good people names” discussion from 11 Random Thoughts from the High Point game:

You forgot one: Alabama. As in Alabama Whitman/Worley from the 1993 film True Romance. Great piece though. Got quite a few chuckles from me.

Kevin, Wilmington, NC

Kevin, we’re not sure why you think we’re cultured enough to have seen a 1993 film called True Romance. Just to give you some perspective on who you’re dealing with here…Stillman watched School of Rock no less than 13 times in the last week (because that’s how many times TBS replayed it, and if it’s on TV, he can’t stand to miss it). And Dave doesn’t run across many situations in life where he can’t draw an analogy to Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.

In listening to this week’s radio show, my interest was piqued about the 50 nifty states song that John spoke of, because I had never heard about such a song. And let me say after having heard it I am soooooo very thankful that I went to a school that didn’t use this song! I’ve included a link for you listening pleasure.

Tracy, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Well, you’re not the only one that evidently missed out on the “Fifty Nifty United States” song in elementary school. After being shocked to learn that Dave had never heard the song, Stillman took a poll of several friends, only to find out that none of them knew the song either. Frankly, the lack of civic pride among folks today is just astounding.

In reference to the greatest Carolina bench cheerleaders of all time from 15 Random Thoughts from the Ohio State game:

No one was more vocal and animated on the bench than Roy Williams’ son. He was crazy!

Ray, Charlotte, NC

That’s true, Ray. And perhaps no moment in Carolina history was more memorable than little Scotty’s “three points the hard way” against Florida State. He was the only player on the team that hadn’t scored yet that season, and with the season’s end approaching, it looked like he might never get that coveted basket. But near the end of that lopsided victory, Bill Guthridge called a play for little Scotty, and we’ll be dadgummed if he didn’t deliver. Speaking of “dadgum,” does Scott use that word often, or is that unique to Ol’ Roy? Anybody know?

In reference to Stillman’s View from the Couch during the Winthrop game.

Just found the Water Cooler site a few days ago, and I’m already a fan. Your account was quite entertaining… though it lacked the urgency that was being felt in my household, where three weeks of Web browsing for hotel rooms and cheap flights for a NYC trip at Thanksgiving was about to blow up in an overconfidence-fueled explosion. I was seriously starting to wonder how many MSG tickets Tar Heel fans would be able to dump on Rock Hill.

Elliott, Jacksonville. NC

That would have been quite the disaster. Of course, it probably wasn’t much better for everybody that had to wear their Carolina Blue to the consolation game of the Preseason NIT. But what if we look back three years from now and say, “Wow can you believe we haven’t lost a single basketball game since Gonzaga in November of 2006?”

“For years I’ve been advocating for a ‘basketball competency test’ for students who want tickets to see the Heels play home games. It’s good to see that other people share my opinion on that. Could you imagine what would happen if that University in Durham attempted to give a quiz to the Cameron Crazies?”

Josh, Beulaville , NC

At first reading, we thought Josh was wondering what would happen if Duke students had to take a quiz about Carolina basketball. If that were the case, they would all surely fail. However, after a quick re-read of the last sentence of the email, it’s obvious Josh was curious what would happen if Duke students had to take a test about the Blue Devils. The answer to that musing is…they would all surely fail. And then they would have a big pillow fight in Krzyzewskiville.

On a completely different note, we’re shocked to learn that the internet has now reached Beulaville. Dave’s grandma’s name is Beulah, but the town is clearly not named after her as it’s spelled sans H. Maybe it’s named after Dave’s grandma’s twin sister…Eulah. This paragraph is 100% true. Except for the part about being shocked that the internet is in Beulaville…we were pretty sure it had made it that far.

Dave often mentions being married. Does Stillman have a significant other?

Heather, Alexandria, VA

Well, Heather, the short answer is “no.” The longer, slightly more complicated answer is also “no.”