April 1, 2009

WELCOME TO “ASK SUE”!

To ask Sue a question, send an email to sue@howsyournews.com. We’ll post your questions and her responses below.  Sue writes “I’m happy to answer questions about anything!  I’m especially good at helping out with relationship issues.  Give me the dirt, honey!”

From dtrain

you give advice right i just want to know have you ever been bullied or picked onn and how yuo deal with. because i get picked on because im fat and im smart and do my work and because i go to votech and i do something on my trade and its not perfect.   bye your pal dtrain

SUE SAYS:

HI DTRAIN I HEAR YOU BROTHER ABOUT THE ANNOYING BULLIES.  LET IT BE KNOWN THAT YOU ARE SPEAKING WITH A WOMAN YOU HAS EXPERIENCED ARROGANT SCUMBAGS AND I CAN’T STAND IT!  BUT HEY YOU KNOW THAT SOME PEOPLE ARE NOT WORTH IT AND YOU JUST HAVE TO SAY “HEY TAKE YOUR SCUMBAG ARROGANCE TO SOMEONE WHO CARES BECAUSE I FOR ONE DO NOT”  I AM A WOMAN WHO LOVES HER LIFE AND DAMMIT IM PROUD OF IT.  DRTAIN DON’T LET THE SCOUNDRELS GET YOU DOWN BROTHER!  THIS IS SUSAN HARRINGTON SIGNING OFF LIVE FOR HOW’S YOUR NEWS.

March 12, 2009

From Zach K.

Dear Sue,

First off I want to start off by saying that even though there were only a few episodes broadcasted so far, I have watched every one of them and thought each one was HILARIOUS. You, Jeremy, Bob, and others all add your own personalities to the show which makes it SO FUNNY AND UNIQUE. My favorite episode so far was when you guys rocked out at the music festival. However I am writing to you for a few questions…

 There is this boy named Joey in my class that is so annoying to me. Whenever we are doing work and stuff in class he always picks his nose right in front of me and “secretly” wipes it on my papers and my teacher always complains to me about having dirty work assignments. I have tried telling him to stop but it doesnt work, what should I say to him to get him to stop?

 My final question is since I am very short, many people make fun of me, what type of comeback should I tell them back if they tell me that I’m really short?  

Thank you so much!….Zach K.

SUE SAYS:

HELLO ZACH.  THANK YOU AND I AM GLAD TO HEAR YOU ENJOYED WHEN WE ROCKED THE ROOF OFF AUSTIN TEXAS.  THIS PERSON JOEY SOUNDS LIKE A FIRST CLASS SCUMBAG.  SOME OF MY CO-WORKERS HAVE BEEN STEALING HALF OF MY LUNCH AND THIS ANNOYS ME.  I CAN’T STAND IT!  MAYBE YOU SHOULD PUT A HOT PEPPER IN HIS NOSE.  AS FAR AS BEING SHORT HEY BROTHER LET IT BE KNOWN THAT BEING SHORT NEVER STOPPED SUSAN HARRINGTON.  IF SOMEONE TELLS YOU THAT YOU ARE SHORT YOU SHOULD TELL THEM HEY AT LEAST I’M NOT A SCUMBAG.  THIS IS SUSAN HARRINGTON SIGNING OFF FOR HOW’S YOUR NEWS. 

March 1, 2009

From Reggie M.

Hi there Sue,

I have a mystery that I’d like you to solve. My roomate eric has been acting funny lately and the other day he ate some cat food out of a can! Then after that he started meowing and licking his hands and this morning he woke up and he’d turned into a kitten! I thought it was crazy but there was no other explanation. The kitten looked just like him, except instead of a human he was now a cat. The problem is he can’t go to work like this and his mom is going to be upset when she finds out her son is now a cat. How did this happen Sue and how can I turn him back into a person? Please help, this is serious!

All Best,
Reggie Mantle

SUE SAYS:
reggie,oh my god what a problem. To me it sounds as though, you need to absolutely get to a vet, s office a. s.a.p, and get your life in order. This sounds like a mystery that I can,t even solve. When i read the problem to myself all i thought was, oh my god i don,t even want to touch this one.

February 26, 2009

From Amanda

Dear Sue,

First of all i want to say that your show is amazing. I stay up every Sunday night past my bed time (which is 9:45) to watch it. You are awesome, work your stuff girlfriend.
Second, i hear that you are pretty good with helping people with relationships so…my boyfriend is pressuring me to wear sexy lingerie and partake in sexual intercourse. I do not feel comfortable doing any of these things and i do not know what to tell him. It eats me up inside knowing i can not tell my boyfriend i feel uncomfortable. I want to do what makes him happy but swiping my v-card is not something im ready to do. So i was wondering what you would do in this situation, do sexy time or not.
Third, i was wondering what your favorite band was. Mine is state radio and i was beyond pissed off i missed their concert because i heard you and your band performed there. 
Write back soon, 
Amanda

SUE SAYS:
THANKS FOR THE NICE EMAIL AMANDA.  NOW I READ THAT YOU HAVE A SCOUNDREL FOR A BOYFRIEND AND LET IT BE KNOWN THAT THIS IS ABSOLUTELY SOMETHING I WILL NOT TOLERATE.  THROW A COFFEE CUP AT HIM RIGHT AWAY.  TELL HIM “SEXY TIME MY FOOT!”  AS FOR MY FAVORITE BAND I LOVE STATE RADIO VERY MUCH. PERFORMING WITH THEM WAS INDEED A PLEASURE THAT WAS ALL MINE.  THAT PLEASURE WAS A TWO WAY STREET IF YOU KNOW WHAT I’M SAYING.  I ALSO LIKE THE PLAIN WHITE TEES BECAUSE I MET THEM.  SOME PEOPLE CALL ME “ARETHA” HARRINGTON BECAUSE I SING HER SONG “RESPECT”.  TELL YOUR SCOUNDREL BOYFRIEND THAT SUSAN HARRINGTON SAYS “C’MON, GIVE AMANDA A LITTLE RESPECT!”

From Anthony, Brice, and Chris

Susan, 

My friends and I at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater all LOVE your show!! We want you guys to come party with us up here at the U-DUB-DUB!!! Bobby, your my dude man, we all love you. Larry Perry is our dude too!!! We love all you guys and really want to see you guys come up here!! The show is spreading quickly around campus and so many people love watching it! We make sure to catch your show EVERY sunday!!!…Keep it going guys!                                                                                                                                                                     Your Biggest Fans,                                                                                                                                                                              Anthony, Brice, and Chris
From Wisconsin-Whitewater

 SUE SAYS:

PARTY ON, BRAS!  LET IT BE KNOWN THAT SUSAN HARRINGTON HAS NEVER BEEN TO WISCONSIN BUT HEY YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE GO BADGERS!  THANKS FOR THE GOOD VIBES GUYS I WILL PASS ON YOUR FEELINGS TO THE REST OF THE CREW.  AS FOR YOUR QUESTION I DONT THINK YOU HAD ONE SO I CANT ANSWER THAT IF YOU DONT ASK.   THIS IS SUSAN HARRINGTON SIGNING OFF FROM HER DESK AT THE DEPARTMENT OF RETARDATION IN MASSACHUSETTS.  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

February 13, 2009

From K. Miller

Hi Sue - 

I am instructor for an occupational therapy course at Eastern Michigan University - one of my students recently brought your show to our attention during class; which sparked a debate among students.  Students who had never seen your show felt that it was “offensive” or “making fun” of people with disabilities; whereas students who had been to your website and were familiar with HYN history defended the program.  I guess you hear this a lot, but my question for you, on behalf of my class, is what is your answer to those who say that HYN on MTV wrongfully puts individuals with disabilties in comedic parodies/positions to be laughed at? 

Thanks,

Katie Miller,Eastern Michigan University, School of Health Sciences

SUE SAYS:

HELLO KATIE AND THANK YOU FOR ASKING THAT QUESTION!  I CAN ABSOLUTELY SAY THAT ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE CAST AND CREW OF HYN WE ARE VERY PROUD OF THE WORK WE ARE DOING.  IT IS SOMETHING WHICH WE ALL HAVE WORKED VERY HARD UPON AND ALWAYS ENJOYED.  WHEN I ATTEND A SCREENING OF OUR FILMS AND HEAR THE AUDIENCE LAUGH I CAN HONESTLY TELL YOU I AM LAUGHING RIGHT ALONG WITH YOU SISTER!  WHEN I HEAR THE AUDIENCE LAUGH I THINK “YES!  I NAILED IT!”  THIS IS A QUESTION WHICH WE OFTEN GET ASKED AND I’D LIKE TO SAY MOST DEFINITELY THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR TOO.  WE ARE PROUD OF OUR HUMOR AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT I AM A WOMAN WHO LOVES HER LIFE!  AS FAR AS BEING ON MTV GOES I AM MORE OF A VH1 WOMAN MYSELF, BUT I HAVE ENJOYED THE EXPERIENCE WHOLEHEARTEDLY.  PLEASE TELL YOUR STUDENTS THAT THIS IS SUSAN HARRINGTON SIGNING OFF LIVE FROM CARVER, MASSUCHUSETTS!

February 9, 2009

From Jenna G

HI SUE
I feel like such a dickwad for just recently discovering How’s Your News, but I really like it and I hope you guys get money for more seasons.  Anyway, I have a question:  Should you break up with someone if you don’t feel comfortable passing gas in front of them?  Also, if you don’t think you will ever feel comfortable doing so?  I feel like I used to be really liberal and fart whenever I wanted when I was growing up because it was really funny to my dad, my sisters and me (my mom didn’t think it was funny), and then I went to high school and college and sort of learned to hold them in, or at least wait until I was in the bathroom to let it out.  Once, I farted in a big group of people I was semi friends with and it was ridiculously embarrassing.

Anyway, the point is that I don’t feel that comfortable farting in front of anyone now, even my boyfriend, and I feel like I read a lot of stuff that says girls in particular shouldn’t uphold double standards about that kind of thing.  Do you think I will just never feel like farting in front of ANYONE, or that its just a sign that I’m not really that comfortable with my boyfriend?  What if I have “love goggles” on (you know, like when you think you like someone who sucks and you keep making excuses for their suckiness) and I’m just kidding myself?  What if there is better out there?  What if there isn’t???
Thanks!
Jenna G
Washington, DC

SUE SAYS:

JENNA YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY NUTS.  I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN BUT LET ME BE THE FIRST TO SAY I DON’T BELIEVE PASSING GAS IS AN ATTRACTIVE HABBIT.  AT ALL!  I MEAN HEY SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS BUT HAVE YOU HEARD THE PHRASE “TOO MUCH INFORMATION”?  TMI!  IN CONCLUSION I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT THERE ARE MANY FISH IN THE SEA AND IF THIS BOYFRIEND MAKES YOU PASS GAS THEN MAYBE HE’S A WINDBAG YOU DON’T NEED HONEY!  THIS IS SUSAN HARRINGTON SIGNING OFF FOR HOW’S YOUR NEWS?

January 7, 2009

From Glasgow Phillips

On Jan 2, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Glasgow Phillips wrote:

Sue, this is the best news I have heard in a very long time — I can safely say that since I heard your show is going to air, my news is GOOD!  I have two questions: 

1. How psyched are you?!  (Please rate on a 1 to 10 scale.  I am at 11.)

2. Will you have time to sign autographs when you are in town?

All best,
Glasgow Phillips
Sue Says:
WELL RIGHT NOW I AM GETTING PSYCHED. ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 I AM ON AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED.  THE AIR DATE IS IN FEBRUARUARY AND I CAN,T WAIT. SO PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR BUDDIES ABOUT ASK SUE AND, I WILL GLADLY ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE. WELL ALL RIGHT PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR OUR SHOW ON MTV.WE WILL HAVE TIME TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS WHILE WE ARE IN TOWN YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!

December 20, 2008

From Nancy

On Dec 19, 2008, at 9:43 AM, nancy wrote:

Congratulations on the MTV show!!!!! I’m super excited to see it!

Here is my question…

How do you manage both your career as a receptionist, and also traveling with HYN?

Thanks for all the great songs and interviews!

Nancy M
Lancaster, CA

Sue Says:

NANCY, WELL I DO HAVE A JOB THAT IS VERY SUPPORTIVE. AND MY SUPERVISOR DENNIS LOONEY CARES A GREAT DEAL ABOUT MY JOB, AND WHAT I DO WITH HYN. WHEN I AM NOT SINGING WITH THIS GROUP, I ALSO SING AT HOME WITH A CHURCH CHOIR ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. BUT IN THIS GROUP WE WRITE ALL OF OUR OWN MUSIC AND YES, I AM THE LEAD SINGER OF THE HOW, S YOUR NEWS BAND. 

 


WELCOME TO “ASK SUE”!
From dtrain
From Zach K.
From Reggie M.
From Amanda
From Anthony, Brice, and Chris
From K. Miller
From Jenna G
From Glasgow Phillips
From Nancy
From Dustin Cook