Reutimann sheds a tear, but not at the movies

David Reutimann driver of the No. 00 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, answers this week's pop culture questions.

1. What's the one nickname given to you growing up you hated most?

David Reutimann is man enough to admit shedding a few tears of joy after Chicago.

Reutimann: Beak. It's the same one I have now and probably the only one I ever had growing up. The only difference is that I've gotten used to it over the years. In the beginning I'm pretty sure that 'Beak' wasn't something I really liked, but over time I just got used to it and it got to a point that I didn't mind it.

2. Name a kids show you admit to watching with no kids in the room.

Reutimann: Phineas and Ferb on the Disney Channel. Good luck spelling that.

3. What is something nice you've done for a stranger recently?

Reutimann: I'm getting the tire changed on my truck right now and a lady was struggling trying to get in the door with her two infant sons and her stroller because the wind kept blowing the door closed so I ran over and held the door for her. Does that count?

4. You saw Will Forte is leaving SNL ... who was your favorite character and why?

Reutimann: I'm not sure I have a favorite Will Forte character, but he does a pretty good job with George Bush. My favorite Saturday Night Live character of all time was Chris Farley as Matt Foley, motivational speaker. You know the one where he is the motivational speaker who lives in the van down by the river? That's funny stuff. I'm a big fan of any of the Chris Farley stuff, but that is one of my favorites.

5. When was the last time you cried?

Oh geez, let me think about that for a second. I'll have to say when we won at Chicago. It was just a little bit though. Small amount. Like, maybe, one tear.

6. What was the best movie (new or old) you saw this summer and you can't say Avatar?

Reutimann: I haven't seen Avatar. I'm kind of behind on recent movies. I don't think I've seen any of the new ones that came out this past summer. If it can be an older movie that I just saw again or maybe an all-time favorite then I'd have to say Oceans Eleven. I know it's not new, but it's one of my favorites and it was on TV the other night. I'll watch that any time it's on TV.