# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1180 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1181 --- ## [The Prius Camper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prius-camper/610073)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prius-camper/610073 "2012-01-22T22:53:01Z")
Prius camper Okay, was your first thought the same as mine? . . . . . . . . . . --- ## [This is why you wear a hard hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-you-wear-a-hard-hat/610219)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-why-you-wear-a-hard-hat/610219 "2012-01-22T21:10:05Z")
\[ \](http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US\_ODD\_NAIL\_IN\_THE\_BRAIN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2012-01-21-07-24-36) What was in his head? A 3.25" nail from a nail gun. --- ## [We (the US) don't buy much from China](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-the-us-dont-buy-much-from-china/610323)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-the-us-dont-buy-much-from-china/610323 "2012-01-22T20:03:52Z")
And we also don’t borrow much from them. 3 Misconceptions That Need to Die | The Motley Fool --- ## [Wikipedia & Google representatives of "The People" instead of presidents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikipedia-google-representatives-of-the-people-instead-of-presidents/610303)
**Author:** [@emoticorpse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emoticorpse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikipedia-google-representatives-of-the-people-instead-of-presidents/610303 "2012-01-22T18:50:06Z")
Seeing the “ABSOLUTE genius” of Wikipedia and Google + other sites I just haven’t bothered to remember combined to lead the people of the united states into standing up for ourselves in a way I never could have possibly … --- ## [The luckiest dumb ass on the planet.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-luckiest-dumb-ass-on-the-planet/610173)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-luckiest-dumb-ass-on-the-planet/610173 "2012-01-22T14:26:47Z")
Man looks down barrel of malfunctioning shotgun. Loses hat and there’s not a scratch on him. Scroll down to the video. This dude really wanted a darwin award. :eek: Its known as a hang fire. --- ## [Been mostly absent from SD For over a year. What did I miss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-mostly-absent-from-sd-for-over-a-year-what-did-i-miss/609595)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/been-mostly-absent-from-sd-for-over-a-year-what-did-i-miss/609595 "2012-01-22T07:42:19Z")
Memes, themes, mod changes, new rules? Main players still the same? --- ## [Interesting Science Quiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-science-quiz/609238)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-science-quiz/609238 "2012-01-22T07:27:24Z")
Just found this quiz: Science Quiz It was much harder than I expected. I thought I was reasonably science-astute, but I only got 36 out of 50. J. --- ## [Something that made me laugh today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-that-made-me-laugh-today/610283)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-that-made-me-laugh-today/610283 "2012-01-22T06:25:39Z")
Today I bought my hideously spoiled dog a new chew toy when I was getting her food. It was clearanced out—that’s my only excuse. It’s actually a Hannukah themed chew toy. It’s blue and white. It’s a fish. It’s says “g… --- ## [Video: "Right Hand Masturbation Caused Facial Distortion" - Probably NSFW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-right-hand-masturbation-caused-facial-distortion-probably-nsfw/610189)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-right-hand-masturbation-caused-facial-distortion-probably-nsfw/610189 "2012-01-22T03:47:24Z")
This is hilarious. :smiley: I can’t figure out if this guy is serious or not. It’s probably NSFW. There are no indecent visuals but the subject matter may be a problem. It does drone on, but you really should watch the … --- ## [SOPA is DEAD!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sopa-is-dead/610168)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sopa-is-dead/610168 "2012-01-22T02:26:14Z")
Big win for the common people. --- ## [Anyone else lose a skill by thinking about it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-lose-a-skill-by-thinking-about-it/610021)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-lose-a-skill-by-thinking-about-it/610021 "2012-01-21T20:35:29Z")
I am, or rather was, a good parallel parker. But just about a week ago, I was parking and I started thinking about it and then I couldn’t do it (if that makes sense). Before when I parallel parked, I just kind of did i… --- ## [Accidental double entendres](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidental-double-entendres/608913)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accidental-double-entendres/608913 "2012-01-21T20:31:35Z")
Years ago when I was a shift manager at a fast food restaurant, I was coming in to work my evening shift. The shift manager who’d run the morning shift was eager to go home and was waiting on me to relieve him, but I tol… --- ## [Hang in there Baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hang-in-there-baby/610079)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hang-in-there-baby/610079 "2012-01-21T19:17:52Z")
It was a very series of popular posters and slogan in the eighties. I couldn’t find the original posters on google. This one is typical of the style. http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/9/4/68f35b90-5c1c-41… --- ## [Looking for good online videos that teach computer networking (for beginners/intermediate/advanced)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-online-videos-that-teach-computer-networking-for-beginners-intermediate-advanced/610209)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2012, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-good-online-videos-that-teach-computer-networking-for-beginners-intermediate-advanced/610209 "2012-01-21T11:52:52Z")
I want to learn these things myself. I began a page on my own website with a couple of links… http://notails.com/learning/ It’s mainly for my own purposes, somewhere to collect learning resources and be able to r… --- ## [Email Signatures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-signatures/610003)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-signatures/610003 "2012-01-20T21:35:58Z")
Do you have your email signature on your emails and if so, what is it? Here is mine: ~ (Gasp) Oy Caramba, I forgot to put smiley winky thingy… ~ --- ## [Strange Vietnam War Incident-True?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-vietnam-war-incident-true/610167)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-vietnam-war-incident-true/610167 "2012-01-20T20:34:03Z")
I recall reading something that went like this: Just before Cambodia enetered the war, a platoon of US soldiers strayed across the border into Cambodia. They were captured by Cambodian troops and interned. However, inst… --- ## [What's in your clipboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-clipboard/609899)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-clipboard/609899 "2012-01-20T19:34:14Z")
Simply hit Ctrl-V (or ⌘-V if you are on a Mac) on the reply window and your clipboard contents will show. Here’s mine: ⌘ (I copied the command button symbol from another site) --- ## [Judge Kermit, I don't like the Looks of the Defendant!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-kermit-i-dont-like-the-looks-of-the-defendant/610160)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-kermit-i-dont-like-the-looks-of-the-defendant/610160 "2012-01-20T19:30:30Z")
\*\* Video: Ohio TV station reenacts courtroom hearing as puppet show\*\* --- ## [Cat isn't feeling well, this'll be a long night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-isnt-feeling-well-thisll-be-a-long-night/609984)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-isnt-feeling-well-thisll-be-a-long-night/609984 "2012-01-20T19:06:42Z")
So my cat’s system didn’t deal well with my SO buying him a different food than usual and he’s having litter box issues. I’m calling the vet first thing in the morning, but it looks like I’ll be up most of the night wit… --- ## [White House Photographer Beaten & Arrested by Montgomery Co, MD Police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-photographer-beaten-arrested-by-montgomery-co-md-police/609981)
**Author:** [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-photographer-beaten-arrested-by-montgomery-co-md-police/609981 "2012-01-20T18:46:03Z")
Here’s the story I shot tonight. Not really in the mood to do a Pitting, I figured I would just link the story and let everyone see it for themselves. --- ## [Creating New Species Made E-Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-new-species-made-e-z/610128)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creating-new-species-made-e-z/610128 "2012-01-20T17:31:47Z")
It’s a great animal news day. First the Cougars, and now this: --- ## [Struvite bladder stones (canine)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/struvite-bladder-stones-canine/609908)
**Author:** [@Marconi\_N.Cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marconi_N.Cheese)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/struvite-bladder-stones-canine/609908 "2012-01-20T16:07:24Z")
Long story short, Greta developed a bladder full of struvite stones. These were recently removed surgically. Obviously, prevention is a concern. My vet is of the opinion that a special (expensive) prescription diet from … --- ## [I was assaulted yesterday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-assaulted-yesterday/609928)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-assaulted-yesterday/609928 "2012-01-20T14:39:10Z")
This was definitely a first for me today. Not so much the fact that I got into a physical confrontation with someone, as that has happened a couple times since I’ve been in a chair, but the sheer unexpectedness and one-s… --- ## [Random funny: Long time since I've LOLed at the Onion, but . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-funny-long-time-since-ive-loled-at-the-onion-but/610126)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-funny-long-time-since-ive-loled-at-the-onion-but/610126 "2012-01-20T13:51:23Z")
Dry Humping An Adequate Sex Alternative For Teens, Says Weird, Unsolicited Report From Department Of Interior It’s the randomly surreal ones that are the best. Be sure to check out the contribution by the U.S. Geologica… --- ## [Why on Earth does anyone use vi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-on-earth-does-anyone-use-vi/609752)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-on-earth-does-anyone-use-vi/609752 "2012-01-20T08:20:39Z")
I started a new job this year and I was shocked to find that 95% of people I work with use vi on Linux. I learned emacs at my last job and it’s so much better than vi. I’ve had people tell me they know vi is horri… --- ## [Please Pray For My Dondra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-pray-for-my-dondra/609630)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-pray-for-my-dondra/609630 "2012-01-20T07:13:02Z")
We haven’t been able to keep her blood pressure up, and I keep having to follow her around so that she doesn’t fall. She has been in the hospital three times in the last year. Thank you Bill --- ## [Gingrich and wife #2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gingrich-and-wife-2/610104)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gingrich-and-wife-2/610104 "2012-01-20T04:41:38Z")
Gingrich and wife #2. --- ## [New Lybian government says Abdelbasset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi was involved in the Lockerbie bombing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lybian-government-says-abdelbasset-ali-mohmed-al-megrahi-was-involved-in-the-lockerbie-bombing/610092)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lybian-government-says-abdelbasset-ali-mohmed-al-megrahi-was-involved-in-the-lockerbie-bombing/610092 "2012-01-20T04:16:41Z")
Link. Does that alter the controversy that he was framed by the United States? --- ## [How do I feel about being circumcised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-feel-about-being-circumcised/610096)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-feel-about-being-circumcised/610096 "2012-01-20T03:54:53Z")
\[Nirvana’s\] Rape me --- ## [Kyrgyz Prisoners on Strike over Prostitute Ban](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kyrgyz-prisoners-on-strike-over-prostitute-ban/610099)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kyrgyz-prisoners-on-strike-over-prostitute-ban/610099 "2012-01-20T03:50:57Z")
Story here. Guess they’ll be spending more time in the shower room. Just another example of The Man keepin’ us down. :mad: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1179) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1181)