The Chinchilla Interviews: Donutbuzz

Hi, Donutbuzz! Welcome to your interview with the chinchilla! I was wondering when you were gonna take some time to chat with me!

Let's rock.

1. You know, I asked you this a long, long time ago, and if I remember right, your answer was an unequivocal "NO!" So I'm gonna you again: Would you ever wear a giant, chinchilla mascot costume, and, if so, under what circumstance(s)?

Well, Mr. Chinchilla, first I want to thank you for finally giving me an interview. When you told me that you didn't receive my first 11 e-mails asking for an interview, I admit I was very skeptical. But I trust the chinchilla.

As for wearing the giant chinchilla costume, of course I would! But I want to clarify something. You didn't "ask" me to wear a costume last time. You barked at me and ordered me to wear it in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. And although I've done a lot of strange things, that's just not something I ever see myself doing.

2. What's your least favorite seasoning?

Cilantro.

3. Does "time fly when you're having fun" or is that just a bunch of baloney?

It's true. That's why I always try and watch a pot when I'm having fun so that it will boil quicker.


4. Who are your favorite philosophers?



I dig Sarte best. Wittgenstein is pretty dope, too. My second favorite is Jon Elster, especially as it involves his theories of rational choice.


5. I'm stealing this next question from my second interview with Heather: You're at a party with over 100 people. In the north part of the room, which is near the bar, there's a conversation about sports. In the south part of the room, which is near the giant HD tee-vee set, there's a conversation about politics. In the east part of the room, which is near the picture of the dogs playing poker, there's a conversation about flicks. I can't see what's going on in the west part of the room, but I know whatever it is, it's really, really loud. So can you give me directions on the best place to locate you before I get trampled at this party?

This is a tough one. Although I consider myself a sociable person, I feel incredibly awkward in new social situations. If I know you're meeting me, chances are good I'd arrive early and wait near the door to meet you. If not, I suppose I'd probably wander over to the picture of the dogs playing poker and stare at the painting while I eavesdrop on the conversation about flicks before jumping into the conversation.


6. I'm giving you my magic, black chinchilla baseball cap. You won't be able to fly or discover a cure for cancer, but you will be able to name the releases of five television shows and/or films that haven't yet been released on dvd. What can we now see on dvd?

Ok. First and foremost--James at 15. It's gonna be in a platinum box set, and it's gonna feature in-depth interviews with Lance Kerwin and full commentary on all 18 episodes, including one with Rosanna Arquette on the episode where her character has a alcohol problem.

Second, the complete set of Everwood. This one's for my sister. She deserves it.

Third, Mister Rogers needs him a dvd release. We have tons of Dora the Explorer and Barney videos, but not any Mister Rogers' Neighborhood collection. That's just plain wrong.

Fourth, The Little Rascals a/k/a Hal Roach's Our Gang merits a full dvd release.

And, finally, if I had the power of your magic cap, I'd make sure that Warner Brothers released all its classic cartoons at once instead of making us wait years to buy the whole series.

7. Can you thing of anything more narcissistic than blogging?

Hmm. I'm not sure. Maybe interviewing yourself?

8. It's a cloudless Saturday afternoon and the temperature is 80 degrees. Where are you taking me?

If we're in town, I'd take you with my family to the park, and we could have a picnic. Then we could go home and sit on our bench while the kids played.

9. Explain your tagline.

Oh, yeah. I need to change that. Maybe you can suggest a better one?

10. Where's your favorite vacation spot?

As long as I take a vacation, I really don't have a favorite. I enjoy visiting new places, and this year we're hoping to go to the beach. Someday, I'd like to go to Vegas like you, though, Mr. C.

Thanks, Donutbuzz, for taking the time to interview with the chinchilla. You rock!