# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1173 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1174 --- ## [Lines which have more meaning from THAT person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-which-have-more-meaning-from-that-person/611992)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-which-have-more-meaning-from-that-person/611992 "2012-02-07T00:28:11Z")
There’s a kind of understated significance when someone says something that would be ordinary coming from most people but holds just a little extra meaning coming from that specific person. Like if you heard someone cal… --- ## [Want A Job? Be A Lego Master Model Builder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-job-be-a-lego-master-model-builder/611971)
**Author:** [@BeaMyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeaMyra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/want-a-job-be-a-lego-master-model-builder/611971 "2012-02-07T00:08:29Z")
From WBBM Chicago: Senior builder Dave Specha calls it a “dream job.” He says it requires creativity and a childlike imagination. “They definitely have to be basically still a Lego kid at heart,” he said. “They really … --- ## [The logistical ease of having an affair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-logistical-ease-of-having-an-affair/611687)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-logistical-ease-of-having-an-affair/611687 "2012-02-06T23:22:18Z")
These are the kinds of totally random things I think about sometimes, this latest one fueled by this thread. To preface, I have no intention of ever having an affair, and neither does my husband. But sometimes I think a… --- ## [Jayjay is down but not out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jayjay-is-down-but-not-out/610326)
**Author:** [@supervenusfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supervenusfreak)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jayjay-is-down-but-not-out/610326 "2012-02-06T23:13:13Z")
As some of you might know, my partner Jayjay has been battling some serious health problems as of late. Right now he facing surgery to remove part of his left leg, due to a serious infection that has gone to the bone. He… --- ## [A pointless Thank You, to You.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pointless-thank-you-to-you/611471)
**Author:** [@SubaRhubarb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SubaRhubarb)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pointless-thank-you-to-you/611471 "2012-02-06T18:47:54Z")
I have been a quiet lurker for many years. I blurted once or twice, but am more of a Wallflower kind of girl. I read your threads a lot. Almost every day. I like you folks. You make me less lonely and homesick. Thank… --- ## [Introducing Mr. Underfoot the Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-mr-underfoot-the-cat/611805)
**Author:** [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-mr-underfoot-the-cat/611805 "2012-02-06T18:44:19Z")
I am fostering an adult male cat. I didn’t like his original name and he doesn’t seem to mind that I’ve renamed him Mr. Underfoot, so that is what I am calling him. He has a new scratchie pad, a bunch of new toys and a n… --- ## [I accepted a plea bargain yesterday.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-accepted-a-plea-bargain-yesterday/611739)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-accepted-a-plea-bargain-yesterday/611739 "2012-02-06T17:59:24Z")
It’s always the small things that trip you up. For the Unabomber, some of the words in his manifesto made family members think he might be the guy. For the shoe bomber, it was the burning fuses sticking out of his snea… --- ## [A Girl and Her Robot: Heather Knight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-girl-and-her-robot-heather-knight/611759)
**Author:** [@Shark\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark_Sandwich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-girl-and-her-robot-heather-knight/611759 "2012-02-06T16:29:51Z")
I think I’ve found my new geek crush: Heather Knight. Check out the videos in the linked article. --- ## [What's a 'digital motor'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-digital-motor/611874)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-digital-motor/611874 "2012-02-06T16:04:32Z")
Does anyone notice blatant marketing terms in commercials? A new vacuum has a ‘digital motor’. Now, maybe the motor is controlled digitally; but it just sounds like a word they through in to make it sound better. Heck… --- ## [Economics in real life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-in-real-life/611848)
**Author:** [@Fat\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fat_Chance)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-in-real-life/611848 "2012-02-06T15:54:45Z")
Today my parents and I visited my sister and her husband in a small town in eastern pa. This is not a 1 stop-light town. This is a no stop-light town. 50+ years ago there was a railroad and major feed/supply operation… --- ## [Good news on carbon emissions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-on-carbon-emissions/611879)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Tildrum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Tildrum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-on-carbon-emissions/611879 "2012-02-06T15:39:59Z")
The US Energy Information Administration, an arm of the Department of Energy, forecast back in 2005 that US carbon emissions would continue a sharp rise for the foreseeable future, rising 37% by 2025. Well, they have re… --- ## [A Question For Tiling Experts (Feasible)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-tiling-experts-feasible/611901)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-tiling-experts-feasible/611901 "2012-02-06T14:56:56Z")
I would like to renovate my bathroom-I would like to replace a vanity top with a marble top. Instead of the expense of a solid marble slab, I would like to cover the existing top (formica) with 12"x12" marble tiles. Si… --- ## [Diamonds, Booze, and a Cruise MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diamonds-booze-and-a-cruise-mmp/611178)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diamonds-booze-and-a-cruise-mmp/611178 "2012-02-06T11:12:59Z")
Part the first Last year, my mom declared her intent to take the whole family on a cruise. Because of scheduling and other issues, only 6 of us ended up going with her – besides my sweetie and me, there was the oldest … --- ## [Laundry smelling because I take it to the laundromat in a laundry bag???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-smelling-because-i-take-it-to-the-laundromat-in-a-laundry-bag/611719)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laundry-smelling-because-i-take-it-to-the-laundromat-in-a-laundry-bag/611719 "2012-02-05T23:16:41Z")
I keep my laundry in a laundry basket and about once a week or so I take it to the laundromat in a bag. My roommate just told me that my other roommate and I are smelly and dirty because we use laundry bags that aren’t … --- ## [WP and I helped a lost dog! Plus my brilliant idea.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wp-and-i-helped-a-lost-dog-plus-my-brilliant-idea/611592)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wp-and-i-helped-a-lost-dog-plus-my-brilliant-idea/611592 "2012-02-05T23:15:21Z")
My yard borders a large graveyard. The Weeping Princess ran in and told me the neighbor’s boxer was loose back there, so I went out to coax her in, meanwhile calling the neighbor. Once I got close, I realized it wasn’t N… --- ## [So You Die Tomorrow, What do People Remember About You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-die-tomorrow-what-do-people-remember-about-you/611789)
**Author:** [@SunSandSuffering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunSandSuffering)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-die-tomorrow-what-do-people-remember-about-you/611789 "2012-02-05T22:44:38Z")
Work would miss my “just get on with it” attitude, I think people would say "He liked heavy metal (and cross themselves several times) he liked emulators (you know Ethel he always played those vidyo games) and the local … --- ## [I had a telephone inteview!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-telephone-inteview/609181)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-telephone-inteview/609181 "2012-02-05T22:16:18Z")
In my long quest to find full-time work, there may finally have been some slight movement! I had a telephone interview today for a job I applied for before the holidays. I’m hoping that I will get called in for an interv… --- ## [I Can't Do This By Myself Anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-do-this-by-myself-anymore/611308)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-do-this-by-myself-anymore/611308 "2012-02-05T21:20:29Z")
Wah, wah, boring whiny self-pitying thread to follow. I lost my job with 5 days notice- my office closed. Independent contractor, so no unemployment for me. Got food stamps, won’t starve- a bright spot. Also got a ne… --- ## [What's going on in this video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-in-this-video/611784)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-in-this-video/611784 "2012-02-05T17:28:34Z")
Actually, it’s an animated gif, and it’s totally safe for work. (I know it ends in “jpg” but it appears to be a misnamed gif.) http://www.pixdaus.com/pics/1327931662VS6Sy1r.jpg Okay. Obviously what’s going on is the g… --- ## [Three wishes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-wishes/611686)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-wishes/611686 "2012-02-05T15:43:02Z")
If you had \*\*three \*\*wishes and could not wish for more wishes, (nor could you in any way wish to be able to wish for more wishes), what would they be? Be careful, the wishes \*can \*backfire on you if you aren’t specific… --- ## [Cattle Disease Rinderpest Eradicated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cattle-disease-rinderpest-eradicated/583542)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cattle-disease-rinderpest-eradicated/583542 "2012-02-05T14:58:06Z")
Apparently only the second disease ever globally eradicated, smallpox being the first of course. Link: An impressive achievement, and good riddance. --- ## [The day you turned 10.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-day-you-turned-10/611109)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-day-you-turned-10/611109 "2012-02-05T14:07:27Z")
We’ve had threads about events happening on the day you were born, so here’s a twist: What’s the most noteworthy thing that happened on the day you turned 10? (If you haven’t turned 10 yet, you’re SOL.) This link should… --- ## [Of all the cats.... (Warning- cat picture)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-all-the-cats-warning-cat-picture/611752)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-all-the-cats-warning-cat-picture/611752 "2012-02-05T07:09:01Z")
I ended up with this one. On his bed, with his toys, and enjoying a nap. He seems to think he would be a good porno star. --- ## [Logic in TV Ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logic-in-tv-ads/7139)
**Author:** [@Gail](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gail)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/logic-in-tv-ads/7139 "2012-02-05T03:28:49Z")
Recently I saw an ad on tv that really bothered me. I think it’s because I’m on summer break (I’m a teacher.) and I don’t have a lot to occupy my mind. There’s an ad for something called “toaster strudel” This product … --- ## [You have just won $1000 tax-free...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-just-won-1000-tax-free/610983)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-just-won-1000-tax-free/610983 "2012-02-05T01:46:29Z")
Whatcha gonna do with it?? mmm --- ## [What the heck were you \*thinking\*, "Officer Friendly"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-were-you-thinking-officer-friendly/611693)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-were-you-thinking-officer-friendly/611693 "2012-02-05T01:24:34Z")
Tonight, on the drive home, my radar detector alerted me to a threat ahead… One signal, Ka band, signal strength of three and rising… It’s a two lane back road, speed limit of 35 MPH, checked my speedometer, 35 MPH on … --- ## [There's a bright side to not having a heart attack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-bright-side-to-not-having-a-heart-attack/611624)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-bright-side-to-not-having-a-heart-attack/611624 "2012-02-05T00:38:16Z")
After 40 years of smoking and drinking, and six hours in the emergency room yesterday, not only was I not having a heart attack, I have no arterial blockage at all. Might be a good idea to try and keep it that way, I su… --- ## [Boring Thread (Don't Read)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boring-thread-dont-read/608945)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boring-thread-dont-read/608945 "2012-02-05T00:16:56Z")
As suggested in the title, there’s nothing in this OP. And I assume any posts to this thread, if indeed there are any, will be similarly pointless and boring. Complete waste of time. Definitely worth skipping. --- ## [Ever been hypnotised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-hypnotised/611642)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-hypnotised/611642 "2012-02-04T23:09:37Z")
Have you ever been hypnotised? For one of those comedy hypnotist shows, past-life regression sessions (band name!) or for more serious reasons? What was it like, what happened? I’m in two minds about hypnotism, it seems… --- ## [The 50 Most Loathsome Americans (2011)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-50-most-loathsome-americans-2011/611498)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-50-most-loathsome-americans-2011/611498 "2012-02-04T22:51:53Z")
Oh happy day! \[Here it is!\](htt p://buffalobeast.com/?p=9585) It is finally out! Ever since Esquire gave up on the Dubious Person Awards, I look forward to this each year. Here is the link: \[noparse\]http://buffalobeast\[… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1172) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1174)