# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1098 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1099 --- ## [In the aftermath of a mass gun crime ....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-aftermath-of-a-mass-gun-crime/629898)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-aftermath-of-a-mass-gun-crime/629898 "2012-07-30T22:17:19Z")
From the washingtonpost.com, I think " … in the aftermath of a mass gun crime, the same ritual: national shock and anger, traumatized communities asking how this could happen … " I’m thinking that perhaps many of the h… --- ## ["A Few Words About Elliot" by Demetri Martin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-words-about-elliot-by-demetri-martin/629856)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-few-words-about-elliot-by-demetri-martin/629856 "2012-07-30T20:26:48Z")
A very funny New Yorker article written by Demetri Martin called “A Few Words About Elliot.” Here’s a snippet of the beginning. It just gets better from there. --- ## [And today's 'Foot-in-Mouth' award goes to... Jiang Yudui](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-todays-foot-in-mouth-award-goes-to-jiang-yudui/629875)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-todays-foot-in-mouth-award-goes-to-jiang-yudui/629875 "2012-07-30T19:19:37Z")
Something I noticed in this morning’s paper. China is trying to force their standard “patriotic” school curriculum on Hong Kong. The people in Hong Kong are a bit upset about this, and they’re holding protests against “… --- ## [My guinea pig disappeared!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-guinea-pig-disappeared/629638)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-guinea-pig-disappeared/629638 "2012-07-30T18:06:38Z")
And I am so sad. She just showed up in my backyard one day. I read up on them and started feeding her. I moved about 3 months ago into my current place and brought her with me. Before I moved in I plugged up any cracks … --- ## [Rescuing baby bears from a dumpster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rescuing-baby-bears-from-a-dumpster/629866)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rescuing-baby-bears-from-a-dumpster/629866 "2012-07-30T17:53:01Z")
A couple rescues three baby bears that were trapped in a dumpster. --- ## [Have you ever ditched or been ditched on a date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-ditched-or-been-ditched-on-a-date/629481)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-ditched-or-been-ditched-on-a-date/629481 "2012-07-30T16:01:17Z")
So I’m reading “My Very Worst Date” and a number of the stories involve the teller “ditching” their “worst date” - i.e. going to the washroom and sneaking out or otherwise disappearing on the person without an explanatio… --- ## [Life imitates art: Weekend at McDonalds, complete with dead woman at counter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-imitates-art-weekend-at-mcdonalds-complete-with-dead-woman-at-counter/629680)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-imitates-art-weekend-at-mcdonalds-complete-with-dead-woman-at-counter/629680 "2012-07-30T15:22:08Z")
Story here --- ## [So, a Dingo did take her baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-dingo-did-take-her-baby/624868)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-dingo-did-take-her-baby/624868 "2012-07-30T10:32:19Z")
Remember this case? resolution? --- ## [Facebook Buddies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-buddies/629782)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-buddies/629782 "2012-07-30T10:09:48Z")
Over the years, I’ve made many friends on this board. It’s a wonderful place to meet people and learn more about their lives. Unfortunately, that hasn’t translated as well outside of the board, for various reasons, as I … --- ## [Happy "Don't Be a Dick" Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dont-be-a-dick-day/629787)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dont-be-a-dick-day/629787 "2012-07-30T05:39:34Z")
I’m not sure why this is an internet thing, but hey, it’s a good rule to live by. You can celebrate by not being a dick! --- ## [Mmp mmb mmp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmb-mmp/629100)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 280\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmp-mmb-mmp/629100 "2012-07-30T05:19:34Z")
Monday Morning Blues Ah got the Monday mawnin’ blues Da Ta Da Dum Ah got the Monday mawnin’ blues. Da Ta Da Dum Ah gots to go to irk Fix da intertubes alert Da Ta Da Dum Just reboot can’t you see, And ah can hav… --- ## [Live from Pittsburgh, it's kittens!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-from-pittsburgh-its-kittens/626525)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-from-pittsburgh-its-kittens/626525 "2012-07-30T03:01:52Z")
Live streaming video of seven kittens born here in Pittsburgh on 6/7. According to Metafilter, this is what the internet is for. No, they’re not my kittens. I want to take them all home, but I can’t. --- ## [What \*limited\* Superpower would you like to have? aka Superabilities for Fun and Profit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-limited-superpower-would-you-like-to-have-aka-superabilities-for-fun-and-profit/629450)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-limited-superpower-would-you-like-to-have-aka-superabilities-for-fun-and-profit/629450 "2012-07-30T00:15:31Z")
And not “The Soviet Union” before some comedian gets that in first. Inspired by a re-viewing of Watchmen last night (which I liked a lot better the second time round for some reason) and a fun online story-universe I re… --- ## [Di-hydrogen monoxide is falling from the sky!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/di-hydrogen-monoxide-is-falling-from-the-sky/629187)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/di-hydrogen-monoxide-is-falling-from-the-sky/629187 "2012-07-29T23:22:20Z")
What does it mean? I don’t know if I’ve witnessed it before! --- ## [My Doggie's Breed DNA Report is Here! Guess his purebred heritage (with pic)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-doggies-breed-dna-report-is-here-guess-his-purebred-heritage-with-pic/629768)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-doggies-breed-dna-report-is-here-guess-his-purebred-heritage-with-pic/629768 "2012-07-29T17:15:48Z")
I adopted a very cute but somewhat odd looking dog last year. He has definite terrier features (of the pit bull variety) but oddly-textured curly fur that is kind of brindly and kind of looks like he has beauty salon fro… --- ## [Please explain Twitter for boneheaded me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-twitter-for-boneheaded-me/629230)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-twitter-for-boneheaded-me/629230 "2012-07-29T16:25:07Z")
I can’t for the life of me understand why Twitter is so popular. I’m thinking that maybe it’s because I don’t understand exactly what the service does. I thought that you create an account and get a special phone number … --- ## ["Monday" = "The M Word"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monday-the-m-word/629727)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monday-the-m-word/629727 "2012-07-29T16:11:02Z")
Can someone explain how “Monday” is apparently a racial slur now? A cop in Boston recently got fired for using it in reference to Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford, who is black. First, I’d never heard of the term “Mon… --- ## [Happy Birthday July 29ers!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-july-29ers/629759)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-birthday-july-29ers/629759 "2012-07-29T14:33:20Z")
Wishing all my Doper July 29th brothers and sisters a very happy birthday! Here’s the known list of July 29ers: Agent Foxtrot Bear\_Nenno EJsGirl Kyla Nuveena Reepicheep Mame Moirai swampbear In Memorium Ayesh… --- ## [Awe, come on Fox, why you no want to talk about Romney?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awe-come-on-fox-why-you-no-want-to-talk-about-romney/629570)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awe-come-on-fox-why-you-no-want-to-talk-about-romney/629570 "2012-07-29T05:33:25Z")
Heh, on MSNBC this morning, all they can talk about is Mitten’s gaffes across the pond. So I switched over to Fox to see how they would spin it. Apparently, all they can do is talk about anything BUT Romney. :smiley: N… --- ## [Scott Brown stumping in 7-11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-brown-stumping-in-7-11/629631)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scott-brown-stumping-in-7-11/629631 "2012-07-28T21:14:37Z")
The clerk who waited on him is my cousin! --- ## [I wonder how many levels of review www.rimadog.com had to pass before approval at Pfizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-how-many-levels-of-review-www-rimadog-com-had-to-pass-before-approval-at-pfizer/629703)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-how-many-levels-of-review-www-rimadog-com-had-to-pass-before-approval-at-pfizer/629703 "2012-07-28T19:40:07Z")
From the Gawker article --- ## [The Quickest Way To A Man's Heart Is Through A Gaping Hole In His Sternum.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-quickest-way-to-a-mans-heart-is-through-a-gaping-hole-in-his-sternum/234355)
**Author:** [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-quickest-way-to-a-mans-heart-is-through-a-gaping-hole-in-his-sternum/234355 "2012-07-28T16:48:43Z")
What corruptions of everyday cliches do you know? --- ## [Boom! Boom! Boom! Wait... I won't hear that again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boom-boom-boom-wait-i-wont-hear-that-again/629687)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boom-boom-boom-wait-i-wont-hear-that-again/629687 "2012-07-28T16:24:03Z")
I lived near NAS (now MCAS) Miramar when I was a child. Even if we didn’t go to the annual air show, I could hear it. There would always be a point where there was a series of loud booms. Looking up, I could see a ver… --- ## [Chicago alderman to block Chick-fil-A expansion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-alderman-to-block-chick-fil-a-expansion/629482)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-alderman-to-block-chick-fil-a-expansion/629482 "2012-07-28T04:37:16Z")
And the mayor of Boston is doing the same there. --- ## [12 people shot dead at BATMAN movie screening in Denver.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-people-shot-dead-at-batman-movie-screening-in-denver/628835)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-people-shot-dead-at-batman-movie-screening-in-denver/628835 "2012-07-28T04:29:32Z")
ABC news \*An overnight shooting at a movie theatre in Aurora, Colo., has left 14 people dead and at least 20 people were injured, according to authorities. Aurora police confirm they have a male suspect in custody and … --- ## [Google/Gmail is a little creepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-gmail-is-a-little-creepy/629617)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-gmail-is-a-little-creepy/629617 "2012-07-28T03:25:18Z")
I used the word “attached” in an email, and hit the send button. Gmail pops up and says - You’ve used the word attached, but don’t have an attachment. Are you sure you want to send this email? (or words to that affect) … --- ## [Chick-fil-A's head of Public Relations dies suddenly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chick-fil-as-head-of-public-relations-dies-suddenly/629601)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chick-fil-as-head-of-public-relations-dies-suddenly/629601 "2012-07-27T23:42:37Z")
Story here. Thoughts go out to his family. Hopefully it was natural causes and not suicide from the recent mess the company finds itself in. --- ## [A possible credit card scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-credit-card-scam/629487)
**Author:** [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-possible-credit-card-scam/629487 "2012-07-27T21:28:17Z")
I’m wondering if this kind of thing is happening to others: My wife and I relocated in early May. Within three days, I went to the websites of my health services, the county registrar of voters, the utility companies, … --- ## [I met a person today whose first name is Virus.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-met-a-person-today-whose-first-name-is-virus/625795)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-met-a-person-today-whose-first-name-is-virus/625795 "2012-07-27T20:26:13Z")
Really. Truly. Virus. His last name was a very, very common english name. Nice enough guy, but he has some issues and problems. I didn’t ask him about his name, but I was tempted. This one amused me more than my pa… --- ## [Should I get a 22" or a 24" monitor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-a-22-or-a-24-monitor/629369)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-a-22-or-a-24-monitor/629369 "2012-07-27T20:17:17Z")
I have decided to get a new monitor after having my current 19" for about 8 years. I am looking at two models and lets just say they are comparable in all ways except size (price reflects the size difference). One is 22"… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1097) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1099)