# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1053 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1054 --- ## [Anybody worked on Thanksgiving/Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-worked-on-thanksgiving-christmas/640689)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-worked-on-thanksgiving-christmas/640689 "2012-11-15T21:50:04Z")
Yup the holiday season is coming up, and although most workers will get Thanksgiving and Christmas off some will not. Have you had to work either of these two days? How willingly? Did you get extra pay or other benefi… --- ## [Ok, WTF \[why does the toilet smell like ham?\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-wtf-why-does-the-toilet-smell-like-ham/640988)
**Author:** [@furdmort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furdmort)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-wtf-why-does-the-toilet-smell-like-ham/640988 "2012-11-15T21:20:09Z")
Second day in a row I’ve gone to the toilet here at work and found it smelling of smoked ham. WHAT. THE. FUCK? Who started shitting ham sandwiches? Not that I dislike smoked ham or ham sandwiches, it just freaks me … --- ## [I just want to sleep...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-want-to-sleep/641074)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-want-to-sleep/641074 "2012-11-15T20:15:05Z")
Another moaning, sick thread. But…it’s nearly 3am and I’m exhausted so that’s my excuse. Going on day five now of being sick with some sort of cold or something. All the classic symptoms. Congestion, sore throat, coughin… --- ## [Wife tries to burn down house (PSA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-tries-to-burn-down-house-psa/641059)
**Author:** [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-tries-to-burn-down-house-psa/641059 "2012-11-15T19:53:00Z")
(not really) So I’m at work today and my wife calls and says that when she opened the drier (gas in this case) there was some smoke and a burnt smell. I tell her to leave it off and I’ll check it out when I get home. … --- ## [Twitter help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-help/641087)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-help/641087 "2012-11-15T17:07:32Z")
Ok, so I succumbed. You know why I succumbed? Because of George Takei’s funny post about gay marriage and pot smoking. I thought, I want to be able to read stuff like that! So right off the bat, I need help. How do I kn… --- ## [100 Best Things About Being a Gay Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-best-things-about-being-a-gay-man/641039)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100-best-things-about-being-a-gay-man/641039 "2012-11-15T15:26:34Z")
I have no idea how old this is; I just accidentally found it on my old computer. I may even have gotten it here. Oh, and please don’t complain about “stereotypes.” You truly don’t care who Julia Roberts is sleeping wit… --- ## [Petraeus Whack- a- Mole - Obsessed , bare chested picture sending FBI agent identified! (with pic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petraeus-whack-a-mole-obsessed-bare-chested-picture-sending-fbi-agent-identified-with-pic/641081)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petraeus-whack-a-mole-obsessed-bare-chested-picture-sending-fbi-agent-identified-with-pic/641081 "2012-11-15T14:26:52Z")
Oh Frederick! --- ## [Human "Barbie" is a little freaky looking -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-barbie-is-a-little-freaky-looking/640580)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-barbie-is-a-little-freaky-looking/640580 "2012-11-15T04:12:30Z")
Fashion Magazine Confirms “Human Barbie” Is A Real Person Her eyes are HUGE! Is that just the makeup? --- ## [Semper Fi!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semper-fi/640569)
**Author:** [@dba\_Fred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dba_Fred)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/semper-fi/640569 "2012-11-15T04:11:20Z")
Happy Birthday Marines — Here’s to 237 Years! Where’s the “Death before Dishonor” smilie? --- ## [Happy Diwali!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-diwali/640885)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-diwali/640885 "2012-11-15T04:00:51Z")
Clean your home. Light some candles. Celebrate your personal wealth. And say a prayer to Laksmi! --- ## [To Seat or Not To Seat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-seat-or-not-to-seat/640907)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-seat-or-not-to-seat/640907 "2012-11-15T03:46:01Z")
I’ve got a wedding coming up soon and would like Dopers’ opinions on seating charts. I maintain that my guests are adults and can seat themselves. After all a reception is a party, not grade school. Besides, we have en… --- ## [Wait, what? Petraeus steps down, citing affair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-what-petraeus-steps-down-citing-affair/640522)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-what-petraeus-steps-down-citing-affair/640522 "2012-11-15T02:32:03Z")
What the hell is going on here? Let’s speculate wildly about this, because this makes my spidey sense tingle. It seems very bizarre to me that he’s saying, with no ostensible provocation, “Oh, so I had an affair. Better… --- ## [USPS no longer ships lithium batteries to APO or FPO addresses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-no-longer-ships-lithium-batteries-to-apo-or-fpo-addresses/622601)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usps-no-longer-ships-lithium-batteries-to-apo-or-fpo-addresses/622601 "2012-11-14T21:50:25Z")
Arg, this is frustrating. USPS Restricts Shipping of Lithium Batteries So yeah, you can no longer use the US Postal Service to ship Lithium or Lithium-Ion batteries overseas. This includes batteries that are packed w… --- ## [Stephen Colbert discovers SuperPac loophole that allows the tax free transfer of money to himself.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-discovers-superpac-loophole-that-allows-the-tax-free-transfer-of-money-to-himself/640902)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-discovers-superpac-loophole-that-allows-the-tax-free-transfer-of-money-to-himself/640902 "2012-11-14T21:24:07Z")
I’m not sure if I totally understand this. Is this really possible? Will it really avoid taxes? Is it legal? --- ## [Weatherman libels weatherman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weatherman-libels-weatherman/640980)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weatherman-libels-weatherman/640980 "2012-11-14T19:23:56Z")
In central Ohio two Channel 4 weathermen are in a lawsuit. The details are very sparse at the moments, just that Bob Nunnally (who does the morning weather) says Jym Ganahl (chief meteorologist and evening weather) made… --- ## [AMAZING Norweigan Military Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-norweigan-military-show/640715)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-norweigan-military-show/640715 "2012-11-14T18:52:41Z")
I just got sent one of those glurgey emails you get sent by older and/or clueless aquaintances/friends/relatives (and I want to make it clear on this occasion it was sent by a very honourable, wonderful and wise old man … --- ## [What's the (political) quote I'm thinking of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-political-quote-im-thinking-of/641006)
**Author:** [@johnspartan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnspartan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-political-quote-im-thinking-of/641006 "2012-11-14T18:31:43Z")
Google Fu is off because I can’t really think of the right wording (hence the problem). The closest I’ve found so far is “When your opponent is drowning, throw the son of a bitch an anvil.” - James Carville. But what I… --- ## [Challenge to Atkins Dieters: The National Weight Control Registry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-to-atkins-dieters-the-national-weight-control-registry/223720)
**Author:** [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-to-atkins-dieters-the-national-weight-control-registry/223720 "2012-11-14T17:32:09Z")
Many participants on this board have claimed rousing success with the controversial Atkins diet. Wherin one eats primarily protiens and avoids carbohydrates (often referred to as processed foods). Anecdotes abound, most… --- ## [On being happy :)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-happy/640752)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-being-happy/640752 "2012-11-14T15:45:52Z")
I really feel good about things tonight. For the first time ever in my life, I feel okay about being single. When I was younger, I DESPERATELY wanted to be in a relationship. I am certain that this was one of the key fla… --- ## [Clint Black's font/kerning disaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clint-blacks-font-kerning-disaster/640903)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clint-blacks-font-kerning-disaster/640903 "2012-11-14T13:56:15Z")
So, Country music guy Clint Black is performing locally. One of the venue’s signs caught my eye. They chose the wrong font (Capital “I” is just a straight vertical line) and the kerning is bad (The “L” and “I” are too c… --- ## [Introduction from Oregon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introduction-from-oregon/640823)
**Author:** [@BridgeLL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BridgeLL)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introduction-from-oregon/640823 "2012-11-14T13:43:24Z")
Hi everyone! I am new to this forum, and I just wanted to put up the usual first-post stuff, I am happy to be part of this online community and excited to exchange ideas with you guys. The weather this morning was rainy… --- ## [The Bad Astronomer moves from Discovery Magazine to Slate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bad-astronomer-moves-from-discovery-magazine-to-slate/640921)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bad-astronomer-moves-from-discovery-magazine-to-slate/640921 "2012-11-14T13:08:58Z")
He is leaving Discovery as he reports that Slate has more viewers and reach than the Discovery blog. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2012/11/02/big-news-bad-astronomy-is-moving-to-slate-magazine/ --- ## [Snakes on a, er, Pickup Truck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snakes-on-a-er-pickup-truck/640950)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snakes-on-a-er-pickup-truck/640950 "2012-11-14T07:40:47Z")
600 of them, in fact. 600 cobras caught being smuggled through Thailand from Malaysia. The cop who pulled the truck over is shopping for new underwear. --- ## [Colorado legalized it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-legalized-it/640185)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-legalized-it/640185 "2012-11-14T02:40:46Z")
And so did Washington! Oregon said no, but still, two states! California, you’re next, right? It should just never have been illegal in the first place. It’s incredible what people used to believe, and some still do. Th… --- ## [Have I got Patraeus-gate chronology correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-got-patraeus-gate-chronology-correct/640887)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-i-got-patraeus-gate-chronology-correct/640887 "2012-11-14T00:20:00Z")
From what I can tell in this whole sordid and gripping saga General Patraeus (sp?) had an affair with Mrs Broadwell General Patraeus had a friendship with some lady in Florida. Mrs Broadwell thought that the Flo… --- ## [Children Drawings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-drawings/640915)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-drawings/640915 "2012-11-13T23:50:47Z")
So how many moms, dads, aunts, uncles, etc do we have on the board? I am having my third child due in June and my twins who I still call my babies are turning 5 tomorrow. I was reminiscing on how they aren’t my babies an… --- ## [This is why you don't let toddlers in the cockpit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-you-dont-let-toddlers-in-the-cockpit/640857)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-you-dont-let-toddlers-in-the-cockpit/640857 "2012-11-13T20:25:24Z")
Man, I thought I was pissed when my son backed his truck into mine in the driveway last year. 3 grand not covered by insurance. At least he didn’t kick us out of the fucking sky! --- ## [John McAfee wanted for murder in Belize?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-mcafee-wanted-for-murder-in-belize/640838)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-mcafee-wanted-for-murder-in-belize/640838 "2012-11-13T19:26:53Z")
Story here. Well, wanted for questioning anyway. Sounds like a very juicy story. Not to be unfeeling about the victim, of course. Roddy --- ## [Are there any other SDMB 'Movembrists' out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-other-sdmb-movembrists-out-there/640859)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-other-sdmb-movembrists-out-there/640859 "2012-11-13T17:05:48Z")
I got talked into participating in ‘Movember’ this year, and as I scratch my lip, I find myself wondering - are any of my SDMB friends growing a moustache this year? This is as amusing a place as any to show photos of y… --- ## [Help me exploit my roommate's amazing super power!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-exploit-my-roommates-amazing-super-power/640532)
**Author:** [@Phnord\_Prephect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phnord_Prephect)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-exploit-my-roommates-amazing-super-power/640532 "2012-11-13T16:21:28Z")
I’m serious, I need ideas on how to make this work to my/our/her advantage! There’s got to be some angle, and I’m counting on the collective minds of the Dope to help me find it! My roommate has an amazing super power; … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1052) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1054)