# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1088 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1089 --- ## [The thread idea that died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thread-idea-that-died/632259)
**Author:** [@MaltLiquor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaltLiquor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thread-idea-that-died/632259 "2012-08-22T18:25:38Z")
I just typed for about twenty minutes or so on a post. I deleted it all because even I couldn’t make sense of my chain of ideas. I was into my third paragraph when I started to reread it and found out I was not just rep… --- ## [Yay! I have a disease!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-have-a-disease/632145)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-have-a-disease/632145 "2012-08-22T15:50:39Z")
I am happy to announce that I can now join the ranks of the self diagnosed “I have a cool new disease” club. Yes, that’s right. I’ll see your Asperger’s and raise you a Misophonia. Do you suffer from “stress” when you… --- ## [Of SOs, smart-assery, and PMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-sos-smart-assery-and-pms/632153 "2012-08-22T15:26:34Z")
Ladies, is it just my husband who shows a remarkable talent for picking the week I have the worst case of PMS crankies to ratchet up the smart-ass tendencies and general bone-headedness, or do other spouses/significant o… --- ## [No more magic on eBay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-magic-on-ebay/631960)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-magic-on-ebay/631960 "2012-08-22T11:09:56Z")
eBay is going on a woo diet. I guess there were too many complaints from the customers. --- ## [I bit off half my freaking tongue guys. Driving me crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bit-off-half-my-freaking-tongue-guys-driving-me-crazy/632243)
**Author:** [@Cement](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cement)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bit-off-half-my-freaking-tongue-guys-driving-me-crazy/632243 "2012-08-22T02:59:29Z")
haven’t eat meat in 3 weeks and bit the crap out of the side of my tongue. It’ so damn annoying the pain. --- ## [Mac OS 10.8 "Snow Leopard," or something](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-os-10-8-snow-leopard-or-something/631025)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-os-10-8-snow-leopard-or-something/631025 "2012-08-22T01:35:04Z")
So I am in the US and so I am downloading movies and all that internet stuff. This trip I updated to the new Mac OS. What a disaster. I downloaded the thing and it asked me for my Apple ID and password. Well I am fairly… --- ## [Why do Americans call purses "pocketbooks"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-americans-call-purses-pocketbooks/631573)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-americans-call-purses-pocketbooks/631573 "2012-08-22T01:25:04Z")
I noticed it when I was little and reading Nancy Drew - she was always putting stuff in her “pocketbook”, which confused me because I was picturing a little paperback novel with her lipstick, etc. stuffed between the pag… --- ## [Goddammit DirectTV!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddammit-directtv/632136)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddammit-directtv/632136 "2012-08-21T23:38:50Z")
Before signing up for DirectTV we made sure by asking and checking to make sure they carried the channels my wife likes to watch, we were assured on all counts. Ok first night with DirectTV and…my wife has already disco… --- ## [The DrumBum's are empty nester's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-drumbums-are-empty-nesters/632155)
**Author:** [@DrumBum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrumBum)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-drumbums-are-empty-nesters/632155 "2012-08-21T15:13:55Z")
Our time has come. Miss DrumBum has left the nest to start university in the US. We have made a couple of trips there to scout things and attended the orientation for students and parents, so the school looks like a nice… --- ## [The Great 2012 SDMB Summer Postcard Exchange!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-2012-sdmb-summer-postcard-exchange/627522)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-2012-sdmb-summer-postcard-exchange/627522 "2012-08-21T14:26:26Z")
Hi, everyone, Last year, we had fun with the 2011 Summer Postcard Exchange (well, except for the little uncertainties caused by postal unpleasantness in Canada However, PM Harper took care of that for us, God bless’im.… --- ## [Guess what? Chemotherapy can CAUSE cancer...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-what-chemotherapy-can-cause-cancer/630696)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-what-chemotherapy-can-cause-cancer/630696 "2012-08-21T12:15:19Z")
In a shocking (or not so shocking) continuation in the trend of “what’s good for us one minute is absolutely terrible the next” in medical science; we’re finding out now that chemo, the standard treatment for cancer, can… --- ## [Predictions: The Prime Minister of Ethiopia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-the-prime-minister-of-ethiopia/630435)
**Author:** [@orcenio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/orcenio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predictions-the-prime-minister-of-ethiopia/630435 "2012-08-21T08:41:16Z")
This is akin to my old Nigeria thread. The Prime Minister of Ethiopia (Meles Zenawi) has not been publicly seen since mid-June when he missed an international conference (very uncharacteristic of him). Since then there’… --- ## [Gonna get drunk, right about.... now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonna-get-drunk-right-about-now/631859)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonna-get-drunk-right-about-now/631859 "2012-08-21T08:06:33Z")
It’s been one hell of a year, work wise. Pulling all-nighter marathons while sprinting at the same time. For the first time since Feb, 2011, I have entered the clearing, and I think I shall have myself a little celebrat… --- ## [The Olympic athletes' parade just went past my office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-olympic-athletes-parade-just-went-past-my-office/632025)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-olympic-athletes-parade-just-went-past-my-office/632025 "2012-08-21T07:04:59Z")
It’s the “welcome home” thing. It’s a nice sunny day - bit cool though - and there was quite a large crowd cheering. --- ## [Just returned from the Gay Softball World Series!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-returned-from-the-gay-softball-world-series/631941)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-returned-from-the-gay-softball-world-series/631941 "2012-08-21T02:37:05Z")
…as a spectator, people. I’m straight. :rolleyes: But mom, dad and I were there to cheer on my little brother. We had a great time. Best moment - his team suffered a nasty, nasty breakdown in one particular inning i… --- ## [I found a porn DVD someone dropped on the bus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-porn-dvd-someone-dropped-on-the-bus/630381)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-porn-dvd-someone-dropped-on-the-bus/630381 "2012-08-20T23:21:57Z")
Naughty Black Housewives 3, starring Megan Vaughn. Do you think I will be able to follow the plot? Or should I avoid spoilers and watch the first two before watching this one? --- ## [Who are the cool kids here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-cool-kids-here/632015)
**Author:** [@Cement](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cement)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-cool-kids-here/632015 "2012-08-20T21:10:58Z")
I like to know who to look out for funny posts. --- ## [National Weather Service accidentally orders thousands of rounds of ammunition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-weather-service-accidentally-orders-thousands-of-rounds-of-ammunition/632005)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-weather-service-accidentally-orders-thousands-of-rounds-of-ammunition/632005 "2012-08-20T20:19:01Z")
Okay, it’s a “clerical error” according to the person in charge, the 46,000 rounds of ammo were actually for the NOAA Division of Law Enforcement. But before I read more than the headline, I wondered if we were going … --- ## [My small city is the best](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-small-city-is-the-best/632057)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-small-city-is-the-best/632057 "2012-08-20T19:48:55Z")
Well at least according to Money Magazine. It was just voted best place to live - Small Cities. I like it here and have to say I agree with them. The funny thing is many of the surrounding communities think we are the … --- ## [Welcome, Canadians!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-canadians/631850)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-canadians/631850 "2012-08-20T18:37:14Z")
There was an anti-Canadian Facebook page, apparently put up by someone who wanted American-only hours at the local Costco. Seems this person thinks that Canadians come down and clear the shelves so that the locals aren’… --- ## [Shark Attacks increasing due to Exploding Seal Population](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shark-attacks-increasing-due-to-exploding-seal-population/632044)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shark-attacks-increasing-due-to-exploding-seal-population/632044 "2012-08-20T15:35:20Z")
I heard this on NPR today… http://www.scpr.org/blogs/environment/tagged/sharks/ … and my inner 10-year-old imediately interpreted it this way: Arf! Arf! Arf! Clap Clap Clap — BOOM! Come to thnk of it, if we really… --- ## [Airline pricing makes no sense.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airline-pricing-makes-no-sense/631732)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airline-pricing-makes-no-sense/631732 "2012-08-20T15:11:01Z")
I’m sure the answer is “some computer algorithm told them to price it this way”, but I was looking up fares on Southwest and a lot of them made no sense. I can understand why early and late flights in the middle of the w… --- ## [I'm sorry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry/631976)
**Author:** [@slm2955](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slm2955)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sorry/631976 "2012-08-20T14:27:43Z")
I want to apologize to anyone I’ve offended with my threads/posts, for lying, making false threads and pretending to be someone i’m clearly not, for being rude and ruining all the fun for everyone with my disrespectful p… --- ## [Gee, thanks for the nightmare, Dopers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-thanks-for-the-nightmare-dopers/631777)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gee-thanks-for-the-nightmare-dopers/631777 "2012-08-20T13:57:51Z")
I’m 39, and I’ve never had a dream about my teeth falling out. But I read here about it being a common thing, and bam, two weeks later I have it. It was really horrifying - I was trying to stick my teeth back in their … --- ## [The Weather Forecast MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weather-forecast-mmp/631361)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 320\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weather-forecast-mmp/631361 "2012-08-20T05:11:48Z")
Since I always tell y’all the daily forecast for south Jawja, I might as well just start off the MMP with it, right? :smiley: Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. YAWN 'Tis 65 Amurrkin out which is actually kinda ch… --- ## [Rush Limbaugh provides rock solid proof President Obama was an academic failure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-provides-rock-solid-proof-president-obama-was-an-academic-failure/631700)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-provides-rock-solid-proof-president-obama-was-an-academic-failure/631700 "2012-08-20T04:30:13Z")
Wow.. until I saw this I thought all those Republican accusations were BS, but with this rock solid evidence it looks like the game is up. --- ## [I feel as though I just handed someone a blank check](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-as-though-i-just-handed-someone-a-blank-check/621235)
**Author:** [@Eureka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eureka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-feel-as-though-i-just-handed-someone-a-blank-check/621235 "2012-08-20T03:24:22Z")
My church is in the middle of planning a remodel of the sanctuary. There’s some structural things which needs fixing, the lighting needs improvement and of course everything needs fresh paint, carpet, etc. So tonight w… --- ## [I hate my neighbour but not really](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-my-neighbour-but-not-really/631132)
**Author:** [@Cement](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cement)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-my-neighbour-but-not-really/631132 "2012-08-20T02:44:45Z")
Recently moved into a new apartment above a hair salon on a busy road in Toronto. I introduced myself and she kind of looked at me like i was garbage. I told her I wasn’t the usual crackhead that menaced her business f… --- ## [My pointless ego gratification thread is well overdue. Be my friend!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pointless-ego-gratification-thread-is-well-overdue-be-my-friend/632009)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-pointless-ego-gratification-thread-is-well-overdue-be-my-friend/632009 "2012-08-20T01:32:59Z")
Yes, you can add your name the the list of my SDMB “friends” with a few clicks of the mouse, and at absolutely no cost to you. And I of course will be your friend. Click on my username at the top of the post, view my p… --- ## [Jokes you make up in your dreams.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-you-make-up-in-your-dreams/631340)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-you-make-up-in-your-dreams/631340 "2012-08-20T00:16:54Z")
“Being born with a bag over your head is not a great disadvantage, if you can pull it off.” Often my dream jokes make no sense to me after I’m awake, and I’m wondering what made me think they were so funny in my dream. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1087) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1089)