# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1035 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1036 --- ## [Christmas wasn't as bad as it could have been](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-wasnt-as-bad-as-it-could-have-been/645293)
**Author:** [@El\_Burro\_Buenmozo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Burro_Buenmozo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-wasnt-as-bad-as-it-could-have-been/645293 "2012-12-27T17:00:48Z")
So as not to hijack \*\*Quasimodal’s \*\* “How was your Christmas?” thread, I thought I’d make a separate one to express my thanks to the universe that for once, miraculously, Christmas was not nearly as bad as how I thought… --- ## [I don't get it: 'Surviving on photosynthesis like a moss'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-it-surviving-on-photosynthesis-like-a-moss/645291)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-it-surviving-on-photosynthesis-like-a-moss/645291 "2012-12-27T16:57:45Z")
This crossed my news feed today. I don’t get it. Some pop culture reference? I saw one on Google Images this with a pic of Kate Moss saying “She’s doing it wrong.” That I get, but not as this standalone. Or maybe thi… --- ## [Employees are 'beaming' into work using telepresence robots.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employees-are-beaming-into-work-using-telepresence-robots/644994)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employees-are-beaming-into-work-using-telepresence-robots/644994 "2012-12-27T16:27:25Z")
I’d love to get my boss’ ok for this. Live in the Bahamas and work from home. Hit the beach on my lunch hour. :smiley: 5:05pm quitting time and back to the beach for drinks. That would be the life. I’ve read about a ki… --- ## [Are there any advantages to having a baby face?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-advantages-to-having-a-baby-face/644356)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-advantages-to-having-a-baby-face/644356 "2012-12-27T16:04:52Z")
I’ve had a baby face all my life, and until recently it was neither a positive nor a negative. Now that I’m in my early 40s, though, it seems to be an annoyance in nearly every aspect of my life. Work: Most people think… --- ## [A PSA safety warning : Christmas Net Lighting and pets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-psa-safety-warning-christmas-net-lighting-and-pets/645288)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-psa-safety-warning-christmas-net-lighting-and-pets/645288 "2012-12-27T15:37:08Z")
Hi all. Just experienced something that could be a real downer, particularly in the holiday season. We have bushes in front of the house. On those we have those Christmas net lights. Drapped down the front to the groun… --- ## [What happens if the USPS disappears?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-usps-disappears/645117)
**Author:** [@NetTrekker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NetTrekker)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-the-usps-disappears/645117 "2012-12-27T15:29:22Z")
This is projected to be the last Christmas for the US Postal Service. What happens then? It will be expensive to have our mail delivered by a private company like FedEx. How will people without bank accounts get the… --- ## [Festivus Dressed for Us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/festivus-dressed-for-us/644925)
**Author:** [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/festivus-dressed-for-us/644925 "2012-12-26T17:45:17Z")
So, having been invited to a Festivus celebration today, how should I dress? --- ## [Merry Christmas, I'm So Hungover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-im-so-hungover/645128)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-im-so-hungover/645128 "2012-12-26T16:12:55Z")
Merry Christmas, I’m so hungover. Now for my go to hangover food: spaghetti noodles with garlic powder and parmesan cheese. ( No sauce ) Ho ho ho! --- ## [Happy New Year! (from the US Embassy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-new-year-from-the-us-embassy/645188)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-new-year-from-the-us-embassy/645188 "2012-12-26T15:14:23Z")
The wife and I are heading upcountry this weekend for a few days over New Year’s, so Happy New Year to you now. And here are some New Year’s greetings from the American Embassy in Bangkok. (The lady at the beginning wit… --- ## [D'oh!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doh/645036)
**Author:** [@DiggitCamara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiggitCamara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doh/645036 "2012-12-26T15:09:08Z")
Column titles that merit a d’oh! comment: Right now in Fox News’ Science section “Doomsday didn’t happen” ". Any similar headlines that make you comment “D’oh!”? --- ## [The Hell is it with Christmas penguins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hell-is-it-with-christmas-penguins/644963)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hell-is-it-with-christmas-penguins/644963 "2012-12-26T12:55:21Z")
Santa hangs out and has his Elven slave factory at the North Pole. Penguins dwell in the vicinity of the South Pole. Inflatable penguins are almost as common as puffed up Santas in yard displays. What is this, some so… --- ## [Miss Universe National Costumes 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-universe-national-costumes-2012/644560)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-universe-national-costumes-2012/644560 "2012-12-26T09:24:06Z")
You guys! It’s that Beloved Holiday Tradition and War on Good Taste, the Miss Universe pageant’s National Costume event! Let’s judge them shall we? My favorite is Miss Tanzania, but Miss Angola is pretty eye-popping. h… --- ## [Merry Christmas Everyone!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone/645119)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone/645119 "2012-12-26T03:39:10Z")
Woke up early this morning for a breakfast of pancakes and sausage links. Maple syrup made an appearance too. We’re enjoying coffee now and will open presents in another hour. We like to spread out our activities and ke… --- ## [Rack a semi-auto slide with weak hands.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rack-a-semi-auto-slide-with-weak-hands/645130)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rack-a-semi-auto-slide-with-weak-hands/645130 "2012-12-26T03:27:14Z")
Found this video and thought it was worth sharing. Racking a slide the traditional way (with two fingers) hurts! It takes all the strength I have and after a few times hand fatigue makes it even harder. A t… --- ## [Merry Christmas from Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-from-australia/645064)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-from-australia/645064 "2012-12-26T03:06:08Z")
I wish you all health and happiness in the new year ~ now bring on new years because this year cannot end soon enough for me. --- ## [Printable Amazon Gift Certificate - How long to verify payment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printable-amazon-gift-certificate-how-long-to-verify-payment/645073)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printable-amazon-gift-certificate-how-long-to-verify-payment/645073 "2012-12-25T22:27:11Z")
I ordered and paid for the damned thing an hour ago, and have yet to receive my email confirmation with the printable certificate info. Is this normal? Shouldn’t this happen within, like a minute? Sure, it’s Christmas… --- ## [Let's talk about my cock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-my-cock/645068)
**Author:** [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-my-cock/645068 "2012-12-25T18:42:44Z")
Made you look! We will be taking about a cock, and possession being 9/10 of something or other, he may even be mine. I own some property a few hours’ drive from where I actual live (I’d rather not own it, but that’s for… --- ## [Tell me stories from the Coliseum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-stories-from-the-coliseum/644891)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-stories-from-the-coliseum/644891 "2012-12-25T18:01:50Z")
I only have a glancing knowledge of the kinds of hijinks that went on in this place. From what I can tell it was quite a barbaric scene, but if you don’t mind my saying so, not always without artistic value. What storie… --- ## [Merry Christmas and Happy Hogswatch Everyone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-and-happy-hogswatch-everyone/644896)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-and-happy-hogswatch-everyone/644896 "2012-12-25T17:58:04Z")
Your card, shamelessly stolen from Hogfather. I wish you all Peace on Earth and Good Will toward Sentient Primates and most non-parasitic terrestrial life forms. Take good care of yourselves over the holidays. That in… --- ## [I just flew in from New Orleans, and...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-flew-in-from-new-orleans-and/644865)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-flew-in-from-new-orleans-and/644865 "2012-12-25T16:47:41Z")
… My arms are fine. But boy, am I tired! A friend drove us to the airport. He hates the traffic there, and there’s a lot of major construction going on. He needed to get us to the airport early so he didn’t hit too m… --- ## [Hey Everyone!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-everyone/645079)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-everyone/645079 "2012-12-25T16:12:34Z")
I’m on, if any of you wanna chat with me, share some jokes, anecdotes or just bitch about life in general. :smiley: I’ll check in on this thread all night. See ya’ Q --- ## [Sun of a gun: Google Street view finally managed to make it to my house.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sun-of-a-gun-google-street-view-finally-managed-to-make-it-to-my-house/645099)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sun-of-a-gun-google-street-view-finally-managed-to-make-it-to-my-house/645099 "2012-12-25T06:12:37Z")
Pretty mundane and pointless, but after, like forever, I’m now a somebody. Google hit my rural Ottawa street this summer and I feel like Steve Martin in The Jerk. ETA: Whoa! 3D mode? That’s the first I’ve heard of thi… --- ## [So I Relented! I let the restaurant take my wheelchair.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-relented-i-let-the-restaurant-take-my-wheelchair/644981)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-relented-i-let-the-restaurant-take-my-wheelchair/644981 "2012-12-25T03:43:54Z")
I had only one thing on my brain. Take the fuckin’ thing. Whatever. :wink: --- ## [Christmas Cutie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-cutie/645087)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-cutie/645087 "2012-12-25T03:30:54Z")
So we’re leaving church on Christmas Eve. The policeman directing traffic is always the Easter Bunny at Easter, and Santa at Christmas. I wish I had stopped for a moment, but watch on the left as a little girl bolts from… --- ## [Help Me Save Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-save-christmas/644395)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-save-christmas/644395 "2012-12-24T23:56:19Z")
The following story is typical of my life. :smack: I locked my son’s Christmas presents in the shed, with a MasterLock padlock on it. Put the key on my bedside table, went about my life. The key is now gone, and I ha… --- ## [Pioneer anomaly solved? Yay for computer graphics!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pioneer-anomaly-solved-yay-for-computer-graphics/576672)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pioneer-anomaly-solved-yay-for-computer-graphics/576672 "2012-12-24T23:55:03Z")
http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/26589/ Better modeling of how infrared radiation reflects off the different pieces of the spacecraft suggests that more heat from the power plant is bouncing off the back of th… --- ## [Who would win a war between Comma countries and Dot countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-a-war-between-comma-countries-and-dot-countries/644962)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-a-war-between-comma-countries-and-dot-countries/644962 "2012-12-24T21:00:06Z")
Partly silly partly serious thread :smiley: Who would win a war between Comma countries and Dot countries? I am talking about a real war! :smiley: What is comma country? And what is dot country? http://en.wikipedia.or… --- ## [I'm Free Christmas and New Year's Eves and Days........](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-free-christmas-and-new-years-eves-and-days/644900)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-free-christmas-and-new-years-eves-and-days/644900 "2012-12-24T20:54:51Z")
… if you’d like to spend it with me, here or FB chat or whatever you suggest. I’m not “alone”-alone, but D’s an early go to sleeper, so I may as well be and if you’re by yourself, we can chat together.:slight\_smile: Sen… --- ## [What comes after a trillion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-a-trillion/644001)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comes-after-a-trillion/644001 "2012-12-24T18:29:32Z")
Because I’m a whatever-comes-after-a-trillion-aire. In the mail today I received 10 x 100,000,000,000,000 bank notes, as a result of a little currency purchase on eBay. Sadly they’re in Zimbabwe dollars, so I’m only a … --- ## [World didn't end](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-didnt-end/644749)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-didnt-end/644749 "2012-12-24T16:25:23Z")
Damn. I had to get up and go to work this morning. Frickin’ Mayans are worse than the weather wonks on Channel 2. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1034) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1036)