# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1244 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1245 --- ## ["Labor Day"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labor-day/595227)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labor-day/595227 "2011-09-05T04:27:55Z")
What a piece of shit name for a holiday, huh? And then to take a whole week end off??? I love you guys and if you can make it to our neck, please come see me and the beautiful Dondra and enjoy a meal and a beer or two!!… --- ## [The Fog of War MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fog-of-war-mmp/594466)
**Author:** [@Clockwork\_Jackal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clockwork_Jackal)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fog-of-war-mmp/594466 "2011-09-05T04:10:11Z")
So, as some of you know, I just got done being an assistant crew leader for the Ottawa Folk Fest. Let me just say right now, the kitchen crew is the bestest, hardest working, most co-ordinated group of M-Fers that you’… --- ## [Los Angeles: City of Little Girly Men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-city-of-little-girly-men/594990)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/los-angeles-city-of-little-girly-men/594990 "2011-09-05T03:17:32Z")
At least according to the Board of Manliness, which contains Lou Ferrigno, a former WWE star, and someone who’s taken home the title of World Beard Champion twice. Their criteria included things such as “manly occupation… --- ## [Going to Dragoncon for the first time tomorrow: any Dopers there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-dragoncon-for-the-first-time-tomorrow-any-dopers-there/595021)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-dragoncon-for-the-first-time-tomorrow-any-dopers-there/595021 "2011-09-04T22:46:02Z")
Any Dopers at or going to Dragoncon this weekend? If so, what do you plan on seeing and have you got any advice for a First Timer? --- ## [Death by the riverbed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-by-the-riverbed/595152)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-by-the-riverbed/595152 "2011-09-04T20:11:45Z")
Was out camping and prospecting for gold in the East Fork of the San Gabriel River last week. We got up there on a Friday before the crowd, and the place was trashed. It is basically a Mexican party house and the way th… --- ## [Spot of Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spot-of-melbourne/595157)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spot-of-melbourne/595157 "2011-09-04T18:39:00Z")
Melbourn my darling burg, by the system is an exciting instal take this city, \[\[LINK DELETED\]\] Melbourne is the matchless and most crowded bishopric in the land of Victoria, and the second most peruse see in Australia. T… --- ## [Ask the cancer patient (again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-cancer-patient-again/549648)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-cancer-patient-again/549648 "2011-09-04T17:28:15Z")
A couple of years ago, I started an “ask the cancer patient” thread. A couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with a different kind of cancer. So, what the heck? Let’s do it again. As before, I heartily encourage anyone … --- ## [The Higgs boson does not exist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-higgs-boson-does-not-exist/594613)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-higgs-boson-does-not-exist/594613 "2011-09-04T16:12:22Z")
So say CERN scientists with 95% probability: --- ## [September Weight Loss Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/september-weight-loss-thread/594953)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/september-weight-loss-thread/594953 "2011-09-04T14:17:36Z")
I’ve been back on a SlimFast diet since March. Last time I did this I lost about 80 pounds over a couple of years. Weighed myself last night and found I had lost another 18. If this trend continues, by next Christmas I’… --- ## [British Slang - Burke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-slang-burke/594870)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-slang-burke/594870 "2011-09-04T10:44:51Z")
I have been watching DVDs of the old BBC series “Steptoe and Son.” Both the father and son seem to use the word “Burke” when describing people. “He’s a right burke he is” and so forth I looked it up on Google and I co… --- ## [Woman punches bear in the face to save her dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-punches-bear-in-the-face-to-save-her-dog/594801)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-punches-bear-in-the-face-to-save-her-dog/594801 "2011-09-04T10:05:18Z")
Just what it says on the box. As the so-called “journalist” failed to get a shot of the act in progress, here is a visual aid. --- ## [Funny eBay ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-ebay-ads/595060)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-ebay-ads/595060 "2011-09-04T04:38:25Z")
Obvious scam? Well-written with the tongue firmly planted in the cheek? ‘I can’t believe someone is actually trying to sell that!’? Post some ads that tickle you in some way. Here’s one I found. It’s not ‘hilarious’… --- ## [Jeez, I leave the country for 3 weeks, and . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeez-i-leave-the-country-for-3-weeks-and/594845)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeez-i-leave-the-country-for-3-weeks-and/594845 "2011-09-04T03:21:16Z")
Jeez, I leave the country for 3 weeks, and I return to news of earthquakes and hurricanes. After the first few days in my 3-week trip to France, I had no English-speaking TV or newspaper, so was totally cut off from eve… --- ## [Grammer; whats the big deel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammer-whats-the-big-deel/595039)
**Author:** [@The\_Doughnut\_Thief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Doughnut_Thief)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammer-whats-the-big-deel/595039 "2011-09-04T02:47:45Z")
I mean it is the interwebs. However, if you are like me and enjoy posting on SDMB here are some helpfull lite hearted links. Ever wonder how to use a semicolon? Once that skill is mastered you will be moving up the ranks… --- ## [Paying $8,000 for an elliptical machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-8-000-for-an-elliptical-machine/594675)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-8-000-for-an-elliptical-machine/594675 "2011-09-04T01:42:30Z")
There’s another thread around here about a poster’s friend who paid $10,000 for a gaming table. Well everything has subjective value, and while I wouldn’t pay 10 grand for something like that, I am considering plopping … --- ## [Proof by contradiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proof-by-contradiction/594966)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proof-by-contradiction/594966 "2011-09-04T01:39:19Z")
I almost put this in GQ, but then decided it’s a bit too much of a “stoner” topic for that forum. I’m a math major, but I’ve always found proof by contradiction a little emotionally unsatisfying. It’s an extremely power… --- ## [Cat scratching/biting baby: solutions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-scratching-biting-baby-solutions/594228)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-scratching-biting-baby-solutions/594228 "2011-09-03T22:21:45Z")
So we have three cats. Two brothers, almost 4, that we’ve had since they were a few months old, and an third that’s older (we assume around 6-7). We also have a 9 month old girl, who’s just gotten to moving around quite… --- ## [Hippy Style returns.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hippy-style-returns/595075)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hippy-style-returns/595075 "2011-09-03T21:58:47Z")
I’ve noticed that over the past couple years or so decorated clothing has come back into style (sort of). Cool! :cool: Peace, mangeorge --- ## [Mrs. Septimus has a cyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mrs-septimus-has-a-cyst/595072)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mrs-septimus-has-a-cyst/595072 "2011-09-03T21:20:41Z")
A few days ago my 39-year old wife noticed a lump in her breast. Naturally she and I became worried. She normally ignores me when I recommend consulting a physician, preferring to consult village old women for ancient … --- ## [I lost my dad on Friday, Aug 26](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-dad-on-friday-aug-26/594247 "2011-09-03T20:05:45Z")
I’ve debated whether I needed to share this or not. I’ve dreaded these words for years. Today I lost my dad. Worst of all, it came like a thunderclap from out of the blue. Just last Friday dad went with friends to a … --- ## [General Giap (North Vietnames Military Commander) turns 100](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-giap-north-vietnames-military-commander-turns-100/594556)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-giap-north-vietnames-military-commander-turns-100/594556 "2011-09-03T17:18:07Z")
I was watching the Nat Geo doc “Inside the Vietnam War” this past weekend, and thought I’d look up some of the players. By coincidende. Gen. Giap just turned 100 a few days ago. Coincidence??? Are there NVA moles i… --- ## [It's almost too good not to share](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-too-good-not-to-share/594552)
**Author:** [@The\_Doughnut\_Thief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Doughnut_Thief)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-almost-too-good-not-to-share/594552 "2011-09-03T17:06:39Z")
Knock. Knock. --- ## [Alan Moore, 61 Year Old Viet Nam Vet, YOU ROCK, DUDE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-moore-61-year-old-viet-nam-vet-you-rock-dude/595018)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-moore-61-year-old-viet-nam-vet-you-rock-dude/595018 "2011-09-03T16:43:08Z")
I saw this today on the news. I’m 61 too, and many times have I thought of throwing in the towel, but if this guycan do it, so can I. Go Alan! You da Man! Q --- ## [Why some people are afraid to fly.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-some-people-are-afraid-to-fly/595007)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-some-people-are-afraid-to-fly/595007 "2011-09-03T15:10:53Z")
Repressed childhood memories. Peace, mangeorge --- ## [There should be a thread to share hilarious but pointless images.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-should-be-a-thread-to-share-hilarious-but-pointless-images/594541)
**Author:** [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-should-be-a-thread-to-share-hilarious-but-pointless-images/594541 "2011-09-03T10:52:22Z")
--- ## [Post-vacation question: are you happy to be back to work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-vacation-question-are-you-happy-to-be-back-to-work/594506)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-vacation-question-are-you-happy-to-be-back-to-work/594506 "2011-09-03T04:47:41Z")
It’s common for co-workers to say “Welcome back!” when someone returns from vacation. I usually reply with a unintelligible grunt or a half-hearted thanks. What I find strange is when people reply, “It’s \*\*good \*\*to be … --- ## [So, a dyslexic walks into a bra.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-dyslexic-walks-into-a-bra/594899)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-dyslexic-walks-into-a-bra/594899 "2011-09-03T04:16:27Z")
… --- ## [Optical illusion: Albert Einstein becomes Marilyn Monroe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-albert-einstein-becomes-marilyn-monroe/595016)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-albert-einstein-becomes-marilyn-monroe/595016 "2011-09-03T03:16:23Z")
Anyone else seen this? Einstein becomes Marilyn as you back away from the screen. My eyes aren’t the greatest at 15 feet, but it’s still rather amusing. --- ## [Thanks Brain. I Wanted that Answer TEN HOURS AGO.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-brain-i-wanted-that-answer-ten-hours-ago/594448)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-brain-i-wanted-that-answer-ten-hours-ago/594448 "2011-09-03T03:15:50Z")
What. The. Hell? So I had the radio on in the car again, and they were having one of those little trivia questions things that they always ask, so you won’t change stations during the commercials, because you want to kn… --- ## [MADs, anyone up for a September fest in memory of norinew?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-anyone-up-for-a-september-fest-in-memory-of-norinew/590922)
**Author:** [@ThreadPirateRoberts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThreadPirateRoberts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mads-anyone-up-for-a-september-fest-in-memory-of-norinew/590922 "2011-09-03T02:50:11Z")
We just recently moved to near Catonsville and Mom had been wanting to throw dopefests all the time. I apologize if I’m doing this wrong, I have never done this before. We wanted to do it sometime in September, if you ar… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1243) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1245)