# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1023 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1024 --- ## [Being on call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-on-call/648034)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-on-call/648034 "2013-01-24T14:28:41Z")
Does anybody here have an SO who has to be on call for their job? How do you cope with it? My boyfriend recently transferred to a job that’s on-call. Whenever I get bummed about him having to leave, my friends will in… --- ## [Confidential to Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confidential-to-quasimodem/648189)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confidential-to-quasimodem/648189 "2013-01-24T13:58:57Z")
Thought of you today, I made anew sock! :D:D:D --- ## [Time Lapse of a Bridge Move in Portland, Oregon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-lapse-of-a-bridge-move-in-portland-oregon/647960)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-lapse-of-a-bridge-move-in-portland-oregon/647960 "2013-01-24T07:40:49Z")
Warning: I couldn’t get this video to play in Firefox. I had to use IE. YMMV. Buy those engineers a beer! http://videos.oregonlive.com/oregonian/2013/01/time\_lapse\_of\_sellwood\_bridge.html Here’s a great photo essay… --- ## [This board just bummed me out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-board-just-bummed-me-out/647413)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-board-just-bummed-me-out/647413 "2013-01-24T07:22:14Z")
See this thread: I had a question. I posted it to General Questions because I thought it was a general question. It was a pretty understandable question in my own mind, probably because I’ve been thinking about it for… --- ## [Any dopers in the St. Louis area want to meet up on Sat 09 Feb?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-in-the-st-louis-area-want-to-meet-up-on-sat-09-feb/648199)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-dopers-in-the-st-louis-area-want-to-meet-up-on-sat-09-feb/648199 "2013-01-24T06:33:32Z")
Hi, I live near San Francisco and travel to STL a few times a year. This trip, I’ll be there for two weeks straight, for the weeks of 04 & 11 Feb. I’ll be staying through the weekend of the 9th & 10th. Anyone want to me… --- ## [What do you see when you close your eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-see-when-you-close-your-eyes/308526)
**Author:** [@35340](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/35340)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-see-when-you-close-your-eyes/308526 "2013-01-24T05:16:03Z")
I’m just curious. Not in your minds Eye, but if you were to close your eyes, right now, what do you see? What about in a darker situation, eyes closed, hand over your eyes? What about in a dark room? Are there any di… --- ## [A passenger does not need to provide ID to a police officer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-passenger-does-not-need-to-provide-id-to-a-police-officer/647931)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-passenger-does-not-need-to-provide-id-to-a-police-officer/647931 "2013-01-24T03:30:55Z")
But is it a good idea? Yesterday, I was a passenger in a vehicle on a rural interstate. We noticed a state police car see us, hit his lights, and turn across the grass median to chase us. I looked at the driver and as… --- ## [Will you remember me 20 years from now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-remember-me-20-years-from-now/647779)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-remember-me-20-years-from-now/647779 "2013-01-24T02:58:16Z")
I was thinking that if I actually manage to stay here until then, will you guys ( especially pancakes3, Smeghead, Shagnasty, Really Not That Bright, mademoiselle) and many others that endured my immaturity) still remembe… --- ## [What's the last toy you bought for yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-last-toy-you-bought-for-yourself/647535)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-last-toy-you-bought-for-yourself/647535 "2013-01-24T01:41:41Z")
On a different message board, I participated in a secret santa exchange. My secret santa sent me a remote control helicopter which I was so excited to get. I’m almost 40 and I was doing a little happy dance. Unfortunatel… --- ## [Wayne LaPierre Goes On Harpooning Spree To Prove Some Sort Of Point (theonion.com)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayne-lapierre-goes-on-harpooning-spree-to-prove-some-sort-of-point-theonion-com/648146)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wayne-lapierre-goes-on-harpooning-spree-to-prove-some-sort-of-point-theonion-com/648146 "2013-01-24T01:01:14Z")
This gave me a laugh. It’s The Onion so obviously it’s satire. (Note that the link has a photoshopped picture that possibly could upset a sensitive person.) \["\]Wayne LaPierre Goes On Harpooning Spree To Prove Some Sort … --- ## [I just wanted to say I love you all :)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-wanted-to-say-i-love-you-all/647612)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-wanted-to-say-i-love-you-all/647612 "2013-01-23T23:14:00Z")
A huge hug to you and I kiss you on your cheeks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Some ideas for an SDMB Flash Mob activity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-ideas-for-an-sdmb-flash-mob-activity/648153)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-ideas-for-an-sdmb-flash-mob-activity/648153 "2013-01-23T21:31:29Z")
Just the germ of an idea that might be developed by the adventurous. What if a bunch of us selected some webpage’s comments section and proceeded to make an indelible impression by leaving all sorts of ridiculous commen… --- ## [Stories about damage to rental cars when you've paid for the damage waiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-about-damage-to-rental-cars-when-youve-paid-for-the-damage-waiver/647958)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-about-damage-to-rental-cars-when-youve-paid-for-the-damage-waiver/647958 "2013-01-23T19:03:04Z")
Occasionally, I will opt for the damage waiver when renting a car - usually when I’m driving it for business in a crowded city and am likely to have my mind on other things. I once had a fairly large American car as a r… --- ## [I'm angry my tv works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-angry-my-tv-works/648068)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-angry-my-tv-works/648068 "2013-01-23T18:30:34Z")
This weekend, after 8 years of faithful service, my plasma tv finally started malfunctioning. So I ordered a new one. It’s on the way, delivers tomorrow. So I took the old one apart, and used canned air on any part that… --- ## [Hug those you love.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hug-those-you-love/647895)
**Author:** [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hug-those-you-love/647895 "2013-01-23T14:23:48Z")
I took my wife on a date today. We saw Anna Karenina at a theater near us, then went to a neat mexican place for dinner. A great day spent with each other. My mother called me shortly after we arrived home and told me … --- ## [3 Guys, 3 Hours to Shovel Off My Roof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-guys-3-hours-to-shovel-off-my-roof/647758)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3-guys-3-hours-to-shovel-off-my-roof/647758 "2013-01-23T13:43:56Z")
Now I have to move all the snow away from our foundations. At least it should solve the ice dam problem for another year … --- ## [The WB is doing what they call news for the 20-something demograph..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wb-is-doing-what-they-call-news-for-the-20-something-demograph/648055)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wb-is-doing-what-they-call-news-for-the-20-something-demograph/648055 "2013-01-23T11:10:00Z")
So the WB is doing new for what is obviously geared towards the 20-something demograph. This is their version of news: Share this: A Tosh.O like segment wherein a guy shares “really cool” vids/weblinks. Some crazy guy… --- ## [Seriously, don't kill yourself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-dont-kill-yourself/629982)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-dont-kill-yourself/629982 "2013-01-23T05:13:39Z")
In the Pit because I live here. Seriously, don’t kill yourself. That’s what we say. That’s what we’re supposed to say. When I was suicidal, hearing that didn’t matter, because I knew that’s just what we’re supposed to … --- ## [Three more months of cold for the PNW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-more-months-of-cold-for-the-pnw/648009)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-more-months-of-cold-for-the-pnw/648009 "2013-01-23T03:38:28Z")
As I drove to work yesterday, I thought ‘The snows are over.’ We only got a little snow on Christmas Day, and just a dusting that quickly melted this month. Sure, there might be another snow or two; but this Winter has… --- ## [My Super-Giant Library of Everything (or Things That Blew Your Mind When You Were Young and Stupid)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-super-giant-library-of-everything-or-things-that-blew-your-mind-when-you-were-young-and-stupid/647962)
**Author:** [@neofishboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neofishboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-super-giant-library-of-everything-or-things-that-blew-your-mind-when-you-were-young-and-stupid/647962 "2013-01-23T01:17:04Z")
(This may veer towards “cool story bro”, but screw it) There was this thing I used to think about when I was a kid: Imagine a single page of text and all of the possible combinations of letters and spaces and common pu… --- ## [Bitter Sweet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitter-sweet/646451)
**Author:** [@nion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nion)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitter-sweet/646451 "2013-01-23T00:46:18Z")
Today was one of the best and worst days of my life. I am also an incredibly sad person. Today I told a woman I like her. I’ve worked with this woman for years, and have secretly liked her for years. We were both marrie… --- ## [Most violent cities in USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-violent-cities-in-usa/646839)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-violent-cities-in-usa/646839 "2013-01-23T00:08:03Z")
The FBI has released a list of the 20 American cities which had the highest violent crime rates in 2012. Flint, MI - 2337 violent crimes per 100,000 people Detroit, MI - 2137 violent crimes per 100,000 people St. Louis… --- ## [Sexual assault is too damn vague](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-assault-is-too-damn-vague/647992)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-assault-is-too-damn-vague/647992 "2013-01-22T18:37:25Z")
Is there any particular reason the media has glommed on to sexual assault as a term? It is annoyingly vague, it could mean anything from a grope to violent forced penetrative rape. It would be like using assault for ever… --- ## [Stop staring at me' cat!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-staring-at-me-cat/647855)
**Author:** [@Runestar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runestar)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-staring-at-me-cat/647855 "2013-01-22T18:04:19Z")
That’s supposed to be a comma, not an apostrophe in the title. Grrrrr… Our eldest cat, 17-year old Smokey, is going to the vet for a teeth cleaning tomorrow. Because this requires full anesthesia, he (and therefore the … --- ## [How (not) to watch cat videos on company time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-not-to-watch-cat-videos-on-company-time/647497)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-not-to-watch-cat-videos-on-company-time/647497 "2013-01-22T14:45:57Z")
(I figured this really belonged in MPSIMS and couldn’t find any other thread about it. If I’m late to the party, please merge with the appropriate thread) Man privately outsourced his job to China to watch cat videos an… --- ## [Prince Harry is returning home from war.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-harry-is-returning-home-from-war/647955)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-harry-is-returning-home-from-war/647955 "2013-01-22T14:40:48Z")
Interesting article. I can understand the pride he has serving his country and Queen. I’m not sure it’s a good idea acknowledging that he fired weapons at the enemy. The royal family is already a pretty visible target. A… --- ## [A place where the law is on display](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-place-where-the-law-is-on-display/647943)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-place-where-the-law-is-on-display/647943 "2013-01-22T05:34:49Z")
Hooray for our literate class of on-line journalists! Seen in Yahoo! News on-line today: Inauguration 2013: Barack Obama sworn in for second term The Statutory Hall would be the museum-like place, I would imagine, wh… --- ## [Thought experiment: God stick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-god-stick/647887)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-god-stick/647887 "2013-01-22T04:10:44Z")
Is this the forum for thought experiments? I really enjoyed these with different groups of friends over the years so I thought I’d try one here. It can be fun to imagine/brainstorm if you can manage to stick with the pre… --- ## ["You have dialled the number of Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-dialled-the-number-of-her-majesty-elizabeth-the-second/645917)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-dialled-the-number-of-her-majesty-elizabeth-the-second/645917 "2013-01-22T02:44:22Z")
"If you are a not one’s grandson, nephew or niece and you are ringing to make a prank call, please hang up now and dial 101 and leave your details with the nice lady or gentleman. Additionally, for notifications concern… --- ## [Why is it so hard to mail an envelope?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-so-hard-to-mail-an-envelope/647937)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-so-hard-to-mail-an-envelope/647937 "2013-01-22T02:34:47Z")
Ask my sister to forward my new ATM card and credit card to me since she is in the USA and I"m in Trinidad, I just use my USA accounts. I had my mom send her a self addressed stamped envelope, throw the credit card in an… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1022) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1024)