April 17th, 2002

ASK ARNOLD

Regularly, we'll choose a few of the letters or emails from the thousands Arnold receives and he'll answer them right here on the web site.

Hey Arnie!

Who do you think would win if a werewolf fought a vampire? I think a vampire, but what do YOU think?

Cheers,

Paul

Dear Paul,

This is almost better than the Yoda question! I am curious as to why you want my opinion on this, but I will answer it anyway.

If being a monster were like being a bodybuilder, I think a werewolf would probably lose a competition like this. First of all, a vampire is a vampire on a daily (or should I say nightly) basis. He has daily goals that he pursues without stopping or giving up. He can't rest or survive without what he needs.

Werewolves are only werewolves when the moon is full, and, what's that? Once a month? Forget it! That's no way to be a monster! You have to stay at it everyday to be any good, right? Vampires know what this means.

And in a pose-down? Werewolves have way too much hair, but vampires would have terrible routines, since they wouldn't be able to practice in front of mirror.

Funny question!

Dear Arnold,

You are my hero, and with you having a new movie out and all, of course I want to see it. The only problem is, my parents think that it is too much related to September 11, but I disagree, what should I do?

Love, Josh (your biggest fan)

Dear Josh,

First off, thank you for being my biggest fan!

This is a tough question. You're basically asking me to tell you how to disagree with your parents and that's not something I like to do. I believe that you should be respecting their wishes and I imagine they return this respect to you as well. However, if you do feel strongly about seeing the movie, you should discuss it with them and I have some facts that both you and your parents should know with regards to Collateral Damage.

It's important to understand that the film was made long before the attacks on America on September 11th. While there are some similarities like the fact that there was an explosion at a building in America, that is where the similarities end. In the movie I take matters into my own hands and go deep into the Columbian guerilla territories seeking revenge and getting in the middle of their own internal conflicts between the factions, the government and the CIA. In the case of the real attack on America the government and the military experts quickly and effectively protected our country and all of the countries in the world that are against terrorism. They set an example that terrorism would not be tolerated in America or anywhere in the world. The decision to release the movie nearly six months later than planned was out of respect for the country in a time of healing after September 11th. We released it only after audiences reacted positively to test screenings and we knew that America was ready. I'd recommend sitting down with your parents and telling them that you would like to see the film, but that you will respect their wishes in the end.

In addition, if you and your parents are interested in a way you could help out the families affected by the events of September 11th, please check out the TWIN TOWERS FUND, an organization for which I am on the Board of Directors. Headed by Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, they are doing a great job of raising money for all of the uniformed workers affected by the tragedy and their families.

Thanks for your question.

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