# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1201 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1202 --- ## [Texts from Bennett](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texts-from-bennett/604760)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texts-from-bennett/604760 "2011-12-09T04:56:42Z")
This is the single greatest thing I’ve seen in months. Truly the words of a master. --- ## [Roads In Your Area Constantly Under Construction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roads-in-your-area-constantly-under-construction/605043)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roads-in-your-area-constantly-under-construction/605043 "2011-12-09T04:14:17Z")
Years ago, near our house and on my route to work, they went from an old crappy two lane road to a brand new 5 lane in each direction boulevard. Yeah! They finished it and it was great - for about a week. It has been a… --- ## [Just laid off yesterday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-laid-off-yesterday/605293)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-laid-off-yesterday/605293 "2011-12-09T04:05:16Z")
Well, it looks like I’m joining the ranks of the unemployed. After 17 years with the company, I got the news yesterday that our whole team has been let go. Including my boss, who has been with the company more than 20 … --- ## [Fun facts about Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-facts-about-australia/605252)
**Author:** [@GovernmentMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GovernmentMan)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-facts-about-australia/605252 "2011-12-09T04:01:32Z")
Australia holds an estimated 40% of the world’s uranium The world’s longest earthworm, stretching up to 4 metres, is found in Gippsland in Victoria The average Australian will consume 3,165,000 eggs in his or her lifet… --- ## [Blagojevich verdict is in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blagojevich-verdict-is-in/587054)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blagojevich-verdict-is-in/587054 "2011-12-09T01:59:11Z")
Guilty on 17 of 20 counts. 1 non guilty verdict. No verdict on 2 counts. Enjoy jail, Blago! http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-blagojevich-jurors-going-into-their-10th-day-20110627,0,620170.story --- ## [I saw this van at Wal-Mart on Thursday night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-this-van-at-wal-mart-on-thursday-night/602730)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saw-this-van-at-wal-mart-on-thursday-night/602730 "2011-12-08T23:28:13Z")
This van’s owner has a lot to say. I would estimate about 50% of the stuff on there was pro smoker’s rights; about 40% was anti-Obama/anti-liberal/pro-tea party, and the remaining 10% was random, like “9/11 - Never Forg… --- ## [Old time phrases -](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-time-phrases/604196)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-time-phrases/604196 "2011-12-08T21:35:20Z")
I’ve been going through my Grandma’s papers, otherwise known as Grandma has exploded all over my desk, and have found a few old-time phrases. Most of them I’ve heard before, but a couple I haven’t. “. . .well I should … --- ## [How do you decorate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decorate/604502)
**Author:** [@missinformation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missinformation)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decorate/604502 "2011-12-08T20:28:52Z")
for Christmas? For the past 7 years, we have gone all out with the outdoor lighting. Not sure if we will this year. We have the blown plastic Santa and angel, a wire penguin, 2 holographic Santas (one with a sleigh an… --- ## [The true spirit of Christmas...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-true-spirit-of-christmas/605540)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-true-spirit-of-christmas/605540 "2011-12-08T20:13:42Z")
Ugh, what a horrible year it has been. Wars, recessions, blah blah. Well, at least the families of the good boys and girls from HMS Ocean get to have their kin home for Christmas. A lovely heartwarming video which I pro… --- ## [Stupid Coke Holiday Cans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-coke-holiday-cans/605172)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-coke-holiday-cans/605172 "2011-12-08T20:08:51Z")
Brilliant idea, Coca-Cola. Replace the traditional, iconic red cans with a special holiday can, about the polar bears. I’ve got nothing against polar bears, but why did you make your cans white? You know what else com… --- ## [Ahh Dopers. Sad day for Fessie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-dopers-sad-day-for-fessie/518922)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahh-dopers-sad-day-for-fessie/518922 "2011-12-08T19:03:34Z")
I followed Belrix’s divorce and Dinsdale’s near-miss. It is LONG past time to stick a fork in my marriage. Too, too much conflict; emotional infidelity; inability to manage finances; unmet expectations; serious lack of… --- ## [Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210)
**Author:** [@Nurlman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nurlman)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread/21210 "2011-12-08T18:23:29Z")
Pre-emptive apology in case topic has already been discussed. Disclaimer that poster is new and archive search revealed nothing. Short anecdote involving poster. Assertion made by poster. Refutation of assertion made by… --- ## [Remembering Pearl Harbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remembering-pearl-harbor/605362)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remembering-pearl-harbor/605362 "2011-12-08T16:51:07Z")
I was not born at the time. Yet it is still touchstone for me. So much has changed. Yet I can still talk about it for hours. I will raise a glass in memory tonight. --- ## [The Greatest Expression of Hatred](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-expression-of-hatred/604994)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-expression-of-hatred/604994 "2011-12-08T16:42:41Z")
Since my other thread was a flop, maybe you guys have just never seen love. Ok, I pity you. But surely you’ve seen hatred! I think the greatest expression of hatred I ever saw was when my mom was screaming at the top of… --- ## [World's Most Expensive Car Pile Up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-most-expensive-car-pile-up/605141)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-most-expensive-car-pile-up/605141 "2011-12-08T15:12:49Z")
I would really hate to be the insurance agent who gets this call! “An outing of luxury sportscar enthusiasts in Japan ended in an expensive freeway pileup — smashing a stunning eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Me… --- ## [I'm addicted to Crack(ed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-addicted-to-crack-ed/604567)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-addicted-to-crack-ed/604567 "2011-12-08T07:46:27Z")
Can’t… stop… reading… --- ## [I just caught my budgie fake sneezing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-caught-my-budgie-fake-sneezing/605204)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-caught-my-budgie-fake-sneezing/605204 "2011-12-08T05:48:20Z")
One of my budgies does a lot of sneezing. It’s always sort of concerned me but at the same time I’ve always suspected it was fake. Whenever he “sneezes” I make the noise back to him and then he sneezes again and it goes… --- ## [Lets all go to Giraffe board.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-all-go-to-giraffe-board/605455)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-all-go-to-giraffe-board/605455 "2011-12-08T03:21:12Z")
I was just refered there and found it witty and fun. No real moderation. Funny people. Avatars. I am sure some of you visit, but why not more? --- ## [What do you pay for online regularly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-pay-for-online-regularly/605092)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-pay-for-online-regularly/605092 "2011-12-08T03:07:25Z")
I’m not talking about things you buy, like stuff on ebay or from Amazon…or any bills you may pay via the internet… …I’m talking about sites that you pay for to be a member or to get a certain premium-type account or cer… --- ## [Looking for a PenPal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-penpal/605246)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-penpal/605246 "2011-12-08T03:03:42Z")
Hey all - I’m looking for an old fashioned pen pal for my 7 Y.O daughter. Growing up, I remember the fun of sending and receiving letters (yeah - the obligatory “get off of my lawn” here :smiley: ) Have been going thr… --- ## [Boxing Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-day/605351)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxing-day/605351 "2011-12-08T02:03:14Z")
Boxing Day (December 26th) will also be a US holiday for many this year because Christmas falls on a Sunday. What will you be doing on Boxing Day this year? What do you usually do on Boxing Day? --- ## [Maybe Paypal's shoes are too tight (or Cats:1 Kids:0)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-paypals-shoes-are-too-tight-or-cats-1-kids-0/605247)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-paypals-shoes-are-too-tight-or-cats-1-kids-0/605247 "2011-12-08T00:42:58Z")
It appears Paypal has come under wrath from various internet groups (including the expert trolls of 4Chan) after dicking with Regretsy’s Christmas/Holiday fundraiser. Perhaps the best bit? More info here. Naturally… --- ## [Most of the messages I intend for SDMB, I end up never sending.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-of-the-messages-i-intend-for-sdmb-i-end-up-never-sending/605395)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-of-the-messages-i-intend-for-sdmb-i-end-up-never-sending/605395 "2011-12-08T00:33:27Z")
Thread ideas, questions, debate posts, and condolences to people who are having a tough time… I end up writing out long messages that you’ll never see because I second guess myself and delete them. For those who don’t k… --- ## [A guy dressed as Frosty the Snowman scares people and they call 911. Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-guy-dressed-as-frosty-the-snowman-scares-people-and-they-call-911-really/604797)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-guy-dressed-as-frosty-the-snowman-scares-people-and-they-call-911-really/604797 "2011-12-07T23:18:29Z")
I guess peoples fear of crime has really gotten to paranoia. A guy wanting to spread some holiday cheer goes out on the street and waves at people. The result: 911 calls? :stuck\_out\_tongue: What the heck? Does thi… --- ## [The last organized Pearl Harbor visit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-organized-pearl-harbor-visit/605414)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-organized-pearl-harbor-visit/605414 "2011-12-07T22:33:06Z")
The Pearl Harbor veterans hung tough for seventy years. They are old and tired. The youngest are 88 and many are in their nineties. This may be the last big gathering of the veterans at Pearl Harbor. The national organ… --- ## [Stores you go to often, but never buy anything from](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stores-you-go-to-often-but-never-buy-anything-from/605086)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stores-you-go-to-often-but-never-buy-anything-from/605086 "2011-12-07T20:19:28Z")
I was thinking about this when I was at the mall today and went into Spencer’s. For those of you who may not know, Spencer’s is the novelty shop that sells stuff like T-shirts with naughty slogans, beer pong kits, poster… --- ## [A "Miranda violation" we can all enjoy...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-miranda-violation-we-can-all-enjoy/605250)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-miranda-violation-we-can-all-enjoy/605250 "2011-12-07T18:55:03Z")
Everyone knows the whole “You have the right to remain silent…” speech intoned on every cop show ever. That warning arose out of a SCOTUS case called Miranda v. Arizona, and now, if the cops fail to give the Miranda war… --- ## [Need help transitioning to new phone/keeping old number/using Google Voice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-transitioning-to-new-phone-keeping-old-number-using-google-voice/605307)
**Author:** [@SpartanDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpartanDC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-transitioning-to-new-phone-keeping-old-number-using-google-voice/605307 "2011-12-07T18:33:33Z")
I have what I thought would be a very simple situation, but it seems to be getting more complex the more I think about it. Here are the facts: \[ol\] \[li\]I have an Awesome Phone Number that I have had since 2001.\[/li\]\[li… --- ## [A thank you to animal rescuers everywhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thank-you-to-animal-rescuers-everywhere/605056)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thank-you-to-animal-rescuers-everywhere/605056 "2011-12-07T16:12:32Z")
Today is the Terrible Iggy Dammit’s first birthday. A year ago today, he was born in a tiny dog house in a below freezing back yard of a dog hoarding mailman. He lost all but one of his siblings and got frostbite on his … --- ## [Jokes that require a lot of specific knowledge, and probably won't be funny to very many people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-require-a-lot-of-specific-knowledge-and-probably-wont-be-funny-to-very-many-people/596423)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-require-a-lot-of-specific-knowledge-and-probably-wont-be-funny-to-very-many-people/596423 "2011-12-07T09:05:01Z")
I just came across this joke, which requires at least 3 domains of knowledge to find funny (as far as I can count). What do you get when you cross a mosquito with a rock climber? Nothing! You can’t cross a vector with … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1200) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1202)