# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1268 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1269 --- ## [Shaving is hard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaving-is-hard/589564)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaving-is-hard/589564 "2011-07-22T02:51:24Z")
So yeah, a bit TMI here due to shear embarrassment but: I cannot figure out how you people shave. Frylock wtf are you talking about?. Well the basic problem in a nutshell is this. A single swipe or two across my whisk… --- ## [Salutations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salutations/589708)
**Author:** [@gonzo8402](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzo8402)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salutations/589708 "2011-07-22T02:20:40Z")
hello all. I’d just like to introduce myself. I’m gonzo, and I’m new here. ill be poking around and hoping to have good conversation … anything or anyone I should be looking out for? Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatal… --- ## [Beware the bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-the-bear/589715)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beware-the-bear/589715 "2011-07-22T01:23:42Z")
I always giggle (in a manly way) when I see NJ license plates proclaiming “The Garden State” (heard too many Newark jokes over the years) - then a story like this pops up about a bear in a suburban tree. Very close to w… --- ## [Snore Patrols --- Really???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snore-patrols-really/589870)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snore-patrols-really/589870 "2011-07-22T00:16:01Z")
I thought this was a joke at first. I guess it isn’t. British Hotel Employees walking the halls and searching out snorers. :rolleyes: My first thought is the general embarrassment to a paying customer. A lot of singl… --- ## [Google Maps odds and sods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-odds-and-sods/589919)
**Author:** [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-odds-and-sods/589919 "2011-07-21T23:53:05Z")
Is there a thread on Google Maps items of interest, I assume my search powers are weak or it’s zombified if there is one. There’s a Sopwith Camel on top of the building at 77 Water Street, New York. It’s a replica sadl… --- ## [Hummingbird Interaction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hummingbird-interaction/589781)
**Author:** [@Sandra\_Battye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sandra_Battye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hummingbird-interaction/589781 "2011-07-21T20:25:56Z")
Around noon I went out to the backyard to water the plants (I know it wasn’t an ideal time but it was the time I had). It was a pretty warm day for San Francisco and as I held the hose, a hummingbird approached. It seeme… --- ## [Brick tied to man's penis as punishment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brick-tied-to-mans-penis-as-punishment/589897)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brick-tied-to-mans-penis-as-punishment/589897 "2011-07-21T19:29:40Z")
Brick tied to man’s penis as punishment: If wasn’t well-hung before, he probably was after… :eek: --- ## [Sharing a house after relationship breakdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sharing-a-house-after-relationship-breakdown/589840)
**Author:** [@codgerone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/codgerone)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sharing-a-house-after-relationship-breakdown/589840 "2011-07-21T18:28:27Z")
Hi all. Long time lurker, first time poster here. Briefly, I’ve been in a relationship for 10 years and although we still get along OK we have separate bedrooms and are more like housemates than a couple. She thinks we … --- ## [Damn you, Auto Correct](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-auto-correct/589812)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-auto-correct/589812 "2011-07-21T18:11:45Z")
The top 15 most popular DYAC texts of all time. I’m so glad I don’t own anything with auto correct. All my fuck pants are my own. No, faux pas! I really did type faux pas! --- ## [Senator Al Franken = awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senator-al-franken-awesome/589835)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senator-al-franken-awesome/589835 "2011-07-21T10:58:55Z")
This was great! Al Franken Calls Out Anti-Gay Marriage Activist at Hearing --- ## [Another Horrifying Pit Bull Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-horrifying-pit-bull-story/589760)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-horrifying-pit-bull-story/589760 "2011-07-21T06:35:18Z")
When will this madness end? Oh, the felinity! --- ## [This hotel room is stupid. Grr.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-hotel-room-is-stupid-grr/589684)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-hotel-room-is-stupid-grr/589684 "2011-07-21T06:03:12Z")
Ok so I’m in Rochester, MN for a juggling festival until Sunday. (I’m actually here to promote my bid for the magazine contract, but that’s irrelevant.) I turned on the lights and two bright ceiling fixtures came on, li… --- ## [Just got a call from the DNC asking for money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-call-from-the-dnc-asking-for-money/589746)
**Author:** [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-a-call-from-the-dnc-asking-for-money/589746 "2011-07-21T03:24:19Z")
I told them that I would not donate or vote for a party that wants to cut from social security and medicare benefits, that such a party that hurts my parents and other old people that way is something I’m not in favor of… --- ## [Some of my Facebook friends are creeping me out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-my-facebook-friends-are-creeping-me-out/589497)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-of-my-facebook-friends-are-creeping-me-out/589497 "2011-07-21T03:06:04Z")
“What’s new?” you’re probably thinking. I know, \* I know.\* Fortunately enough for me, I was in Fiji on the beach when the whole Casey Anthony verdict was read and, as such, my only exposure to the craziness of some was … --- ## [What percentage of your Gmail space are you using?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-your-gmail-space-are-you-using/589082)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-your-gmail-space-are-you-using/589082 "2011-07-21T02:33:46Z")
I’m using 52% of mine. What about you? --- ## [Mundane things you've done but probably will never do again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-things-youve-done-but-probably-will-never-do-again/589519)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-things-youve-done-but-probably-will-never-do-again/589519 "2011-07-21T01:03:27Z")
This isn’t for depressing things like “pee without excruciating pain” or “kiss my dead grandma” but more mundane things that due to “time moving onward” you’ll likely never have the need or opportunity to do again. Exa… --- ## [Introducing new cat to old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-new-cat-to-old/589659)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-new-cat-to-old/589659 "2011-07-20T21:30:56Z")
We got two kittens two years ago. They were best friends and had a lovely time together. But one got outside one day and never returned. Great sadness all around. The other one, Typhon, has been so lonely and sad eve… --- ## [SF Bay Area Dopers - Sweet 5 year old cat needs a home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopers-sweet-5-year-old-cat-needs-a-home/589765)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-bay-area-dopers-sweet-5-year-old-cat-needs-a-home/589765 "2011-07-20T21:25:41Z")
Hey, all. I have moderator permission to post this. A friend of my spouse’s coworker has a sweet indoor-outdoor tabby girl who needs a home. Here’s an excerpt from the email: Here’s a pic of Penny. I wish I could tak… --- ## [Ladies it really is good for you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-it-really-is-good-for-you/589485)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-it-really-is-good-for-you/589485 "2011-07-20T20:23:08Z")
I’ve laughed and laughed at this article. Semen is good for you. http://thestir.cafemom.com/love\_sex/121763/one\_of\_the\_most\_detested I’m not sure if it was supposed to be funny. Reminds me of a 15 year old trying to … --- ## [We have a new dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-dog/589669)
**Author:** [@Kiwi\_Fruit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiwi_Fruit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-dog/589669 "2011-07-20T20:13:45Z")
Photos here Last year in November we learned our 8 year old Labrador “Ella” had a brain tumour. We gave her medication which helped reduce the symptoms (staggering gait mostly) for a while, but we could see that it was … --- ## [What borders (or state lines, etc) have you crossed on foot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-borders-or-state-lines-etc-have-you-crossed-on-foot/588644)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-borders-or-state-lines-etc-have-you-crossed-on-foot/588644 "2011-07-20T20:11:47Z")
What borders (e.g. international borders, US state lines, Canadian provincial lines, etc.) have you crossed on foot? Note that this requires that you cross the line UNAIDED by a vehicle. This is not a question about bo… --- ## [Do you have to take your wedding band off through airport security?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-take-your-wedding-band-off-through-airport-security/589706)
**Author:** [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-take-your-wedding-band-off-through-airport-security/589706 "2011-07-20T19:48:49Z")
This is more of a GQ actually, but I thought this forum would leave more room for anecdotes. I take my watch off, but I don’t think I’ve travelled with any other metal jewellery in several years. As a teenager, I had so… --- ## [What the hell, co-worker?! No tip for reasonable service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-co-worker-no-tip-for-reasonable-service/589543)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-co-worker-no-tip-for-reasonable-service/589543 "2011-07-20T19:31:11Z")
This is a minor pit, but the incident made me go :eek:, then :smack:, then :mad: A senior company guy “Greg” (travelling) was visiting recently. He took a few of us out to dinner (company expense.) Right away, he star… --- ## [Quick question for cat (s) owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-for-cat-s-owners/589692)
**Author:** [@Oliveritaly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oliveritaly)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-for-cat-s-owners/589692 "2011-07-20T19:19:55Z")
Two years ago my cat of 16 years died. I adopted her in Korea and suspect she was a feral cat when captured before I adopted her. True or not she was very antisocial (she barely tolerated me and would hide for hours … --- ## [Mac network problem solved!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-network-problem-solved/589738)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-network-problem-solved/589738 "2011-07-20T19:18:26Z")
I’m feelin’ pretty studly just now. :wink: We had installed an AirPort Express as a range extender in our home wireless network, but it didn’t seem to be doing anything. The computers could see it just fine, but the s… --- ## [Our recent interesting encounters with Britons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-recent-interesting-encounters-with-britons/589665)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-recent-interesting-encounters-with-britons/589665 "2011-07-20T19:14:25Z")
I just got back from a vacation in Scotland and England. Mr. Neville and I both had a couple of… ah, interesting encounters with some of the locals while we were there. My interesting experience happened when we went t… --- ## [Costumes I Have Made:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costumes-i-have-made/589729)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costumes-i-have-made/589729 "2011-07-20T18:55:19Z")
I’m feeling bummed out, so to cheer myself up I thought I’d list the costumes that I’ve made (or had made, I don’t do metalwork) that I stll have taking up space in my closets. As you can tell, I love swords. Boer war … --- ## [Does anybody roll their own cigarettes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-roll-their-own-cigarettes/589326)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-roll-their-own-cigarettes/589326 "2011-07-20T17:43:17Z")
Years ago, I smoked cigarettes. When I couldn’t afford tailor-mades, I rolled my own, by hand. But that was at least thirty years ago. In the years since, I gave up cigarettes (mostly) and turned to my pipe and to cig… --- ## [Best way to lose a girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-lose-a-girlfriend/7059)
**Author:** [@middsy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/middsy)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-lose-a-girlfriend/7059 "2011-07-20T17:41:21Z")
I have recently been seeing two girls, and have now decided which one to hang onto, I want to blow the other girl out (english phrase meaning to get rid of) in the most tactful way, what are the best lines you people hav… --- ## [Spam emails that make you pause](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-emails-that-make-you-pause/589701)
**Author:** [@Lobelia\_Overhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobelia_Overhill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spam-emails-that-make-you-pause/589701 "2011-07-20T16:41:32Z")
Several years ago (before 99% of emails were spam) I received an email that was addressed me by my actual real life first name. That (now defunct email address was lobeliaoverhill@ whatever it was) The email was simil… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1267) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1269)