# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1169 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1170 --- ## [Out of my way peasants! Make way for the King of the Kayak Nation!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-my-way-peasants-make-way-for-the-king-of-the-kayak-nation/612694)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-my-way-peasants-make-way-for-the-king-of-the-kayak-nation/612694 "2012-02-15T19:30:30Z")
One side! Make way for the King in his resplendent Kayak Crown. --- ## [Being surrounded by love and understanding everywhere except in your own head](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-surrounded-by-love-and-understanding-everywhere-except-in-your-own-head/612645)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-surrounded-by-love-and-understanding-everywhere-except-in-your-own-head/612645 "2012-02-15T19:26:51Z")
I moved on to a new job, and today was my last day at my old job. My coworkers really let me know how important I am to them, and that I am more than a coworker to them. Plus I am moving a bit away (not very far though) … --- ## [As The Komnenoi World Turns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-komnenoi-world-turns/563392)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-komnenoi-world-turns/563392 "2012-02-15T19:06:38Z")
As my last series, All My Capetians, ended with the end of the, well, Capetians, I hope y’all will join me on a strange journey back in time to the twilight of the Komnenoi dynasty of Byzantium. I’d like to begin by int… --- ## [God Hates Checkered Whiptail Lizards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-hates-checkered-whiptail-lizards/612820)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-hates-checkered-whiptail-lizards/612820 "2012-02-15T18:12:52Z")
This is obviously a parody. But it’s a really good one. It’s one of the best examples of a Fundie-parody I’ve ever seen. --- ## [A New Level Of "Heart Attack Moment"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-level-of-heart-attack-moment/612831)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-level-of-heart-attack-moment/612831 "2012-02-15T17:34:08Z")
The Littlest Briston (now six, for those of you playing along at home) was splashing away in the tub over the weekend. I had the door open a bit so I could hear what was going on (and more importantly, hear if things got… --- ## [Yahoo Scroo'd?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-scrood/612750)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-scrood/612750 "2012-02-15T16:20:01Z")
Keeps asking me to verify my password. I’m logged in, but it keeps asking for that. Anyone else? Thanks Q --- ## [My Good Deed of the Day.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-good-deed-of-the-day/612929)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-good-deed-of-the-day/612929 "2012-02-15T16:19:45Z")
I’m at Kroger Tuesday to buy Gold Medal all purpose flour. TNAI\* Mrs. Plant is going to make challa. Cool, but I digress. A white haired guy older even than I is patiently telling his cell phone that “all the Gold Medal… --- ## [2011 Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair roughed up by Hef's Son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-playmate-of-the-year-claire-sinclair-roughed-up-by-hefs-son/612767)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-playmate-of-the-year-claire-sinclair-roughed-up-by-hefs-son/612767 "2012-02-15T15:05:12Z")
Claire SInclair had a argument that got out of hand yesterday. Cops were called and she’s got a 3 day restraining order against Hef’s son while she moves out of the apartment. Doesn’t sound like she got hurt badly. The … --- ## [Starting ASL classes - tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-asl-classes-tips/612263)
**Author:** [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-asl-classes-tips/612263 "2012-02-15T14:35:32Z")
\-I know how to fingerspell and some simple signs like good, bad, name. -I have my textbook (Learning American Sign Language, Humphries & Madden) and I’ve looked through it to get an idea of what we’ll work on. -Class i… --- ## [I have discovered the secret to canine bliss...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-discovered-the-secret-to-canine-bliss/612630)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-discovered-the-secret-to-canine-bliss/612630 "2012-02-15T04:12:38Z")
sorta. At least my canine, Preston. It’s called The Bike Tow Leash. The engineering of this thing is nothing short of miraculous. (Or maybe not, since it was invented by a mechanical engineer who trains service dogs..)… --- ## [You have to crash your rocketship on an unknown planet; what do you aim for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-to-crash-your-rocketship-on-an-unknown-planet-what-do-you-aim-for/612817)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-to-crash-your-rocketship-on-an-unknown-planet-what-do-you-aim-for/612817 "2012-02-15T03:49:19Z")
Hypothetical: suppose you are piloting a spaceship that is out of repair. You are within range of a planet that can support you–favorable atmosphere, water, and temperature–and you have just enough juice in your ship to … --- ## [My Dog is getting Cataract Surgery today: think good thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-is-getting-cataract-surgery-today-think-good-thoughts/609612)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-is-getting-cataract-surgery-today-think-good-thoughts/609612 "2012-02-15T03:29:09Z")
My good and sweet girl KC (AKA Fuzzy Butt) just went off for cataract surgery. She is nearly blind and only 5 years old, so I had to have it done. Send out good thoughts for her please. --- ## [Do we have to conform society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-to-conform-society/612878)
**Author:** [@voidray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voidray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-to-conform-society/612878 "2012-02-15T02:55:06Z")
Do we have to conform society? Should we conform society? DO we have to be normal? Should we be normal? How much should we be normal? Do we have to dwell on other people’s opinion about us? Do we care about their opini… --- ## [I'm grumpy because of cold -help-](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-grumpy-because-of-cold-help/612747)
**Author:** [@Brighter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brighter)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-grumpy-because-of-cold-help/612747 "2012-02-15T02:44:29Z")
need some support… ah, and currently I’m starting to take valentine’s day greetings. gifts are an option too. --- ## [Are you weird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-weird/612113)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-weird/612113 "2012-02-14T21:38:11Z")
I recently met up with some old high school friends. Every single one of them was married (or had been) and had children (and some had grandchildren :eek:). Most of them were in elementary education, with a few working i… --- ## [Do you see a scam in these Craigslist ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-see-a-scam-in-these-craigslist-ads/612752)
**Author:** [@Susie\_Derkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susie_Derkins)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-see-a-scam-in-these-craigslist-ads/612752 "2012-02-14T21:03:55Z")
I spotted a cat in my neighborhood that I thought might be a lost pet, so I was looking through CL’s lost and found to see if there was a post with a match. While I was looking, I came across these ads: http://panamaci… --- ## [Ask the Psychiatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-psychiatrist/612161)
**Author:** [@Purple\_Scottie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purple_Scottie)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-psychiatrist/612161 "2012-02-14T20:56:01Z")
Mandatory pre-post disclaimer: While I am a physician, I am not your physician, there is not a doctor-patient relationship, and I am not providing medical advice. Additionally, I will not post anything that may violate p… --- ## [Meeting in Houston?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meeting-in-houston/610574)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meeting-in-houston/610574 "2012-02-14T20:54:47Z")
Once again, I’ll be visiting Houston, Texas in February. And once again, I’m starting a thread to suggest a meeting. I’ll open with Saturday, February 11 and see if that works for people. But I’m flexible if another day… --- ## [Proof that I'm a nerd...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proof-that-im-a-nerd/612774)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proof-that-im-a-nerd/612774 "2012-02-14T20:49:52Z")
I just saw the daily drawing for the Ohio lottery numbers. The proof that I’m a nerd is that, when the daily number drawn was “404”, I said, without a moment’s hesitation… --- ## [What was the first dance you ever attended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-dance-you-ever-attended/612555)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-dance-you-ever-attended/612555 "2012-02-14T20:09:18Z")
And what was the first dance you learned to do? My first dance was a sock hop at the high school my friend’s older sister went to. I can’t remember how I danced; I didn’t know any actual dances yet. But when a “bad bo… --- ## [Tales of D'Oh!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-of-doh/612336)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-of-doh/612336 "2012-02-14T20:06:06Z")
So, as I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I’ve gotten myself completely hooked on George R.R. Martin’s Ice and Fire series. I’m in the middle of book three, (3 of 6 that is,) all of which I’ve already bought because it’s clear t… --- ## [yeehaw! Nekkid Cowgirl chased by police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeehaw-nekkid-cowgirl-chased-by-police/612842)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yeehaw-nekkid-cowgirl-chased-by-police/612842 "2012-02-14T20:02:20Z")
Well, a cowgirl always keeps her boots on. :stuck\_out\_tongue: I feel bad for her because she wasn’t driving or even in a vehicle when the cops saw her. She could have possibly been told to get dressed and taken home. I… --- ## [Is Dating Really Hard in the Modern Context?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dating-really-hard-in-the-modern-context/612587)
**Author:** [@DeloreanWRX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeloreanWRX)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-dating-really-hard-in-the-modern-context/612587 "2012-02-14T17:42:35Z")
I’ve found the whole experience exceptionally hard. Is dating just kinda exhausting for you too? For me at least, it’s a lot of effort and time, and most of the time… I get nothing out of it. Just a rejection of some… --- ## [geometry q](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geometry-q/612815)
**Author:** [@johnspartan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnspartan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/geometry-q/612815 "2012-02-14T17:25:28Z")
Hooray crowd-sourcing The jar is approximately 8x8x8, basically a cube. It’s filled with regulation-sized Hersey’s Kisses. How many would you estimate are in there? :slight\_smile: One website I found says a Kiss is a… --- ## [Attempted Child Abduction - only takes seconds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempted-child-abduction-only-takes-seconds/612350)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempted-child-abduction-only-takes-seconds/612350 "2012-02-14T17:07:38Z")
I’m amazed at how quickly this happened. Girls mom was in another aisle shopping and totally unaware of what was happening. A few seconds and your kid can be snatched and gone. Where? Was he going to attack her in the … --- ## [For That Last Minute Valentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-that-last-minute-valentine/612795)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-that-last-minute-valentine/612795 "2012-02-14T15:45:29Z")
That you want to legally bind for the day. Sign on the dotted line… Have a good VD guys! :D:cool::stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [How Did We Live Before Mobile Google, Anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-live-before-mobile-google-anyway/612705)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-live-before-mobile-google-anyway/612705 "2012-02-14T13:53:36Z")
So I attended the gun show this weekend in Northern Virginia. Bought myself a Remington Defender 12 ga. shotgun. While completing the paperwork and paying, I got into a discussion with another patron about the merits of… --- ## [Wearing a heart monitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-a-heart-monitor/612487)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wearing-a-heart-monitor/612487 "2012-02-14T13:47:50Z")
I’ve been sick for the past 6 weeks: fever, sweating, sinus discharge, etc. But I was especially worried by the way my heart would race. I would wake up in the morning with my heart trying to beat its way out of my chest… --- ## [Hey TriPolar! You are a great guy, how are you doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tripolar-you-are-a-great-guy-how-are-you-doing/612723)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tripolar-you-are-a-great-guy-how-are-you-doing/612723 "2012-02-14T09:48:20Z")
How are things in Rhode Island? I grew up in Providence, near Smith Hill, later in Fruithill. I left in 1976 at the age 14. Is the Providence River still that sickly green color? Has city hall been raided by the recently… --- ## [High School Coach Resigns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-coach-resigns/612781)
**Author:** [@Pai325](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pai325)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-coach-resigns/612781 "2012-02-14T04:29:52Z")
Maine football coach resigns after accidentally posting naked picture of himself on Facebook Isn’t that rather hard to do accidentally? don’t you think he would have caught it immediately? Poor guy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1168) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1170)