# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1202 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1203 --- ## [What is with the insects?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-with-the-insects/605076)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-with-the-insects/605076 "2011-12-07T08:29:46Z")
I’m roasting some veggies and just went in to check on them and what do I see? I beetle on the floor. I got it to grab onto a paper towel, then I tossed it, and paper towel out onto my deck. I then set timer for 3 minu… --- ## [Box Turle escapes from Inwood Park. Rangers on the lookout!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/box-turle-escapes-from-inwood-park-rangers-on-the-lookout/605045)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/box-turle-escapes-from-inwood-park-rangers-on-the-lookout/605045 "2011-12-07T07:33:48Z")
Cite. You know it’s a slow news day when this is the lead story. --- ## [The Wonders of Dial.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wonders-of-dial/604880)
**Author:** [@Whammo72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo72)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wonders-of-dial/604880 "2011-12-07T03:51:54Z")
Thought I would share a little experience that happened to me. Hope you enjoy. I call it… The Wonder of Dial. I am a man. As a man, I shower like one. I use three things, these are my trusted gold anti-bacterial Dial b… --- ## [Number 1 From The Right To The Left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-1-from-the-right-to-the-left/605299)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-1-from-the-right-to-the-left/605299 "2011-12-07T03:36:15Z")
http://autos.yahoo.com/photos/girls-of-the-2011-tokyo-motor-show-1322700697-slideshow/ That’s a Vulcan. A gorgeous Vulcan. :wink: Thanks Q --- ## [Ask the dad who's adopting (long OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-dad-whos-adopting-long-op/588984)
**Author:** [@BomTek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BomTek)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-dad-whos-adopting-long-op/588984 "2011-12-07T03:29:32Z")
I consider it fairly vain of myself to actually start this thread, but I don’t really have any friends that I could talk about this with besides my wife (who’s going through this with me; we do plenty of talking about it… --- ## [I got my settlement check!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-settlement-check/604894)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-my-settlement-check/604894 "2011-12-07T02:40:35Z")
That’s right, bitches, I got paid, yo. The eBay lawsuit finally settled and the check arrived in the mail today and I’m going to open it right here on the SDMB and make you all watch and writhe in envy. So. . .ready? … --- ## [Tell me about your parasitic, self-centered family member and I’ll tell you about mine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-parasitic-self-centered-family-member-and-i-ll-tell-you-about-mine/604311)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-parasitic-self-centered-family-member-and-i-ll-tell-you-about-mine/604311 "2011-12-07T01:59:26Z")
We have regular family gatherings throughout the year that are fairly large (15-20 people total) and require a good deal of planning, coordinating, and work. Most everyone pitches in cooking, hosting, helping out the hos… --- ## [Lauren Bush marries David Lauren](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lauren-bush-marries-david-lauren/605042)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lauren-bush-marries-david-lauren/605042 "2011-12-07T01:20:56Z")
and changes her name to Lauren Bush Lauren. She is the niece of Dubya, and he is the son of Ralph Lauren. --- ## [Cold Weather = Kitty Snuggles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-weather-kitty-snuggles/604725)
**Author:** [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-weather-kitty-snuggles/604725 "2011-12-06T23:35:40Z")
Last night I fell asleep on my left side with my arm around a large pillow. My cat, Pi, snuggled in between me and the pillow. In the morning he was still there and I was still in the same position, which is odd because … --- ## [I'm getting married!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-married/603643)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-married/603643 "2011-12-06T23:23:17Z")
I’m finally allowed to tell - we were keeping a lid on it until we could tell both sets of parents in person, which means I only told my mom, all my coworkers, and my massage therapist. (Hey, I pledged them to secrecy!)… --- ## [Water in the gas tank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-in-the-gas-tank/605177)
**Author:** [@Jbone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jbone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-in-the-gas-tank/605177 "2011-12-06T23:03:23Z")
Part1: A few weeks ago I went to put my lawn tractor away for the coming winter. Apparently at some point during the day, I had filled the plastic gas tank with fuel, and a dash of Sta-bil fuel stabilizer and forgot to p… --- ## [Would you grant access for someone else to update Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-grant-access-for-someone-else-to-update-facebook/604998)
**Author:** [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-grant-access-for-someone-else-to-update-facebook/604998 "2011-12-06T23:03:04Z")
I don’t want to derail \*\*Yeticus Rex’s \*\*thread so I brought this here. I was a little surprised when I logged into facebook to try and vote that it required me allowing Pepsi to: Access my basic information Post to F… --- ## [The Greatest Expression of Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-expression-of-love/604970)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-expression-of-love/604970 "2011-12-06T22:37:44Z")
Apologies if this has been done before… But what is the greatest expression of love you have ever witnessed or been a part of in your life? It could be your wedding day, getting engaged, a first kiss, a love letter or p… --- ## [Glurge deconstructed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glurge-deconstructed/605163)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glurge-deconstructed/605163 "2011-12-06T22:20:52Z")
I actually don’t encounter all that much glurge. I mean I might get an occasional heartwarming tale forwarded to me from a well-intentioned aunt this time of year, but for the most part I live a relatively glurge-free ex… --- ## [This video makes me feel bad and it's all your fault.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-video-makes-me-feel-bad-and-its-all-your-fault/604827)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-video-makes-me-feel-bad-and-its-all-your-fault/604827 "2011-12-06T20:47:46Z")
http://www.itsnotyouitsthem.com/ Expect to hear from my lawyers, Chicago Reader and your moms. Where’s my free stuff? --- ## [My five year old son has leukemia...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-five-year-old-son-has-leukemia/584525)
**Author:** [@Woeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Woeg)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-five-year-old-son-has-leukemia/584525 "2011-12-06T20:28:27Z")
Got told by the doctors today that my five year old son has leukemia; he gets sick an awful lot, and this last week, was running a fever since Tuesday that kept spiking to 103, so my ex took him to an emergency pediatric… --- ## [Christmas in Australia.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-in-australia/605124)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-in-australia/605124 "2011-12-06T20:20:58Z")
Christmas in Australia. Same in your part of the world? --- ## [Subvert a Saying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subvert-a-saying/603978)
**Author:** [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subvert-a-saying/603978 "2011-12-06T18:56:27Z")
I expect this has probably been done before, but what the hell. \*You can’t teach an old dog Cheap Trick. Those who live in glass houses… are probably exhibitionists. Laugh, and the world laughs with you… fart, and a … --- ## [Disturbing my slumber with crime.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disturbing-my-slumber-with-crime/605244)
**Author:** [@Ihatescum1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ihatescum1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disturbing-my-slumber-with-crime/605244 "2011-12-06T18:31:13Z")
I am sick and tired of being raped while I am asleep. I am no dummy. I am not a racist. I am a straight, male. I am not a Christian. This crap needs to stop. I yearn for justice. My muscles rage with thoughts of a… --- ## [Having trouble finding fake buttons/switches for a car dashboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-trouble-finding-fake-buttons-switches-for-a-car-dashboard/605173)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/having-trouble-finding-fake-buttons-switches-for-a-car-dashboard/605173 "2011-12-06T18:29:11Z")
When I was a teenager I had these fake buttons and switches on the dashboard of my car… I think one was for an ejector seat and one was for front machine gun, or something like that. Anyway I’m trying to find stuff for m… --- ## [Gifts for a new Sheriff in the fam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gifts-for-a-new-sheriff-in-the-fam/604746)
**Author:** [@aenea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aenea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gifts-for-a-new-sheriff-in-the-fam/604746 "2011-12-06T18:17:11Z")
I’ve got a nephew that we are all mighty proud of, he’s worked his tail off this year to make through training and then to get one of two available Sheriff jobs in his area. I’m a total newb at buying gifts for this occ… --- ## [Video: Police raid Occupy Melbourne to remove tents from park. I found this amusing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-police-raid-occupy-melbourne-to-remove-tents-from-park-i-found-this-amusing/605095)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-police-raid-occupy-melbourne-to-remove-tents-from-park-i-found-this-amusing/605095 "2011-12-06T12:41:43Z")
--- ## [Ever wanted to be a cryptographer? Now's your chance.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wanted-to-be-a-cryptographer-nows-your-chance/604696)
**Author:** [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wanted-to-be-a-cryptographer-nows-your-chance/604696 "2011-12-06T10:21:48Z")
GCHQ, the British intelligence agency, is recruiting cryptographers. They have launched http://www.canyoucrackit.co.uk/ as preliminary test. If you’ve ever wanted to see if you could have what it takes to be a master c… --- ## [May I have a large container of coffee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-i-have-a-large-container-of-coffee/605046 "2011-12-06T08:19:55Z")
Today? --- ## [Please help me find missing person-TN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-missing-person-tn/582099)
**Author:** [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-missing-person-tn/582099 "2011-12-06T07:36:31Z")
Friends: I have permission from the powers-that-be to post this appeal: One of my closest friends from high school has gone missing under troubling circumstances. She dropped her children off at home on April 30th and … --- ## [Do not mess with Papergirl's tips!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-mess-with-papergirls-tips/605058)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-mess-with-papergirls-tips/605058 "2011-12-06T05:08:11Z")
I deliver papers, and the holiday tipping season is nigh. Yay! This is really the only time I get to get caught up on things, buy gifts, fix stuff around the house, etc, so it’s a fun time. Yesterday, though, my distri… --- ## [Can you keep a secret? Holiday present leak thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-keep-a-secret-holiday-present-leak-thread/604948)
**Author:** [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-keep-a-secret-holiday-present-leak-thread/604948 "2011-12-06T02:57:40Z")
Okay, I have to tell somebody–I just ordered Hallboy an iPod Touch for Christmas! Even though he has a cell phone, it’s a cheapie cell phone that he uses mostly for texting and the contract is up shortly. Even though h… --- ## [Big, Fat, juicy....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fat-juicy/605181)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fat-juicy/605181 "2011-12-06T01:06:54Z")
ROACH. In my can of peas. I’m never eating canned veggies again. --- ## [Baller? I don't even know her.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baller-i-dont-even-know-her/605032)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baller-i-dont-even-know-her/605032 "2011-12-05T23:33:33Z")
I heard this slang word for the first time the other day from my grandson about a gift I gave him. The exact words were: “That’s what I’m talkin’ about. Baller.” I’m assuming this is the equivalent of ‘cool’, but I g… --- ## [First World Problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-world-problems/601356)
**Author:** [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-world-problems/601356 "2011-12-05T23:29:34Z")
Don’t know if you’re familiar with the “First World Problems” meme (a subset of which is a “White Whine”), but it’s pretty well summed up in this video (First World Problem Rap.) What is the best First Wor… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1201) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1203)