# Harrison Ford on Letterman **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 22, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969 "2010-01-22T05:36:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/21 "2010-01-22T18:13:08Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > What a stupid question. > > I mean, EVERYONE knows he’d just reach into his pocket, pull out a pistol, and (anticlimactically) shoot the mugger. Only if the mugger shot first. ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/22 "2010-01-22T18:20:10Z")
> [@HorseloverFat](#): > > My pet theory is that he suffered a stroke a couple years ago. I dont remember him being such a bad interviewee. He was on Conan a while back promoting that Indiana Jones sequel, and he seemed completely out of it. Part of his face looks droopy too. Either that or he’s a drunk/addict. No, he’s an avid pilot with a collection of planes. He is Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles program which introduces flying to kids. I’ve seen him at events and he is a soft spoken person. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/23 "2010-01-22T20:57:31Z")
Letterman has said he feels like Harrison Ford always look like he is just about to punch him. I wish it would happen. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/24 "2010-01-22T21:06:27Z")
Funny - [another interview from Ford’s media day in Chicago](http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=352442)where he references that mugging question. > [@](#): > > What is the stupidest question you’ve ever been asked? > > "Well, this morning, I was asked if I were mugged and I had a light saber in one pocket and a whip in the other, which one would I go for? > > “Not only was I asked that, but the reporter was persistent when I said I would run away. There’s no end to the questions that you may decide are dumb. But then, I probably shouldn’t judge.” ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/25 "2010-01-22T21:08:10Z")
Maybe the reason he thought the question was so dumb was because he was asked if he’d use a whip or a LIGHT SABER? Han Solo would pull out a blaster. Duh. ---
**Author:** ![BMada](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@BMada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMada)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/26 "2010-01-22T21:11:59Z")
everytime i see Ford on a talkshow type thing, i get so uncomfortable for everyone. He’s such a bad interview and guest. ---
**Author:** ![2ply](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/b2d939/32.png) [@2ply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ply)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/27 "2010-01-22T21:20:04Z")
Gawd that is such a stupid dumb retard question. Han solo d **oes not use lightsabers** unless he is cutting open a tauntan for warmth. Han solo is not a jedi he is a smuggler and the reporter who asked him that is a dumb stupid retard who should be fired for not knowing star wars and then killed. Gawd i am so worked up right now. I need to ask my mom to turn down the heat in her basement. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/28 "2010-01-22T22:15:56Z")
> [@HelloNinja](#): > > Maybe the reason he thought the question was so dumb was because he was asked if he’d use a whip or a LIGHT SABER? Han Solo would pull out a blaster. Duh. “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.” ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Credible](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a8b319/32.png) [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/29 "2010-01-22T22:55:58Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > What a stupid question. > > I mean, EVERYONE knows he’d just reach into his pocket, pull out a pistol, and (anticlimactically) shoot the mugger. Boring mugger anyway… ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/30 "2010-01-22T23:20:35Z")
> [@HelloNinja](#): > > Funny - [another interview from Ford’s media day in Chicago](http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=352442)where he references that mugging question. That’s funny, I hadn’t read that interview, though I did read the [other two](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=548650). A friend of mine is a movie critic and his stuff gets published on eFilmcritic. He [interviewed Ford](http://efilmcritic.com/feature.php?feature=2923) as well and it seemed to me a really good one. I’ver heard that he’s a difficult interview, but in this one he sounds engaging and into the conversaton. ---
**Author:** ![Eugene\_of\_Sandwich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c37758/32.png) [@Eugene\_of\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eugene_of_Sandwich)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/31 "2010-01-23T16:17:11Z")
I like Harrison. He seems genuine. Definitely not “hollywoody” though. I get bored by the A-List persona at times. It’s refreshing to see someone just being themselves and not being neurotic. Oh well. That’s entertainment! ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/32 "2010-01-23T18:35:58Z")
I seriously would like to know the answer to this question: “Callista Flockhart: WHY?” ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969/33 "2010-01-23T22:46:05Z")
I would ask, “Callista… are you ever worried you might break her?” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-ford-on-letterman/525969.md?page=1)