User blog comment:BigPetals/Dan's tricks/@comment-2246006-20100919224204

I think that he just enjoys the discussions. The debates that fans have are likely very interesting and amusing for him, but I don't think he particularly likes the fan bashing or rude talk. I think he's just grateful that we take the show as seriously as we do and wants us to tune in.

I think you're right: he probably asks those questions so we can tune in and find out the answer.