A bunch of better idiots!

These „Weird Reference Questions“ are from the Library Paraprofessionals Listserv. All of these are real and provide proof that a „better idiot“ can be invented.“Do you have a list of all the books written in the English language?““Do you have that book by Rushdie: ‚Satanic Nurses‘?“ (Actual title: „Satanic Verses“)“I was here about three weeks ago looking at a cookbook that cost $39.95. Do you know which one it is?““Can you tell me why so many famous Civil War battles were fought on National Park Sites?“ hahahaha…what a bone head!“Do you have any books with photographs of dinosaurs?“ hmmm…I don’t recollect any camera-toting cavemen…do you?“I’m looking for information on carpal tunnel syndrome. I think I’m having trouble with it in my neck.“ (No…that’s your brain miss-firing.)“I am looking for a list of laws that I can break that would send me back to jail for a couple of months.“ (I know…how about shooting yourself? That would get you life in prison!)“I need a color photograph of George Washington.“ (Ok…hold on…I’ll check with the caveman…)“Is the basement upstairs?“ (Asked at First Floor Reference Desk) This one gets the golden stupidity award!