# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1297 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1298 --- ## [Grammar Nazis...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-nazis/583261)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-nazis/583261 "2011-05-26T19:04:04Z")
OK…a debate I have become embroiled in… I will give you feedback. I have given my feedback to the politician. She gave feedback. They fedback to me. The gave me feedback. Are any of these incorrect? --- ## [Marriage Proposal, How Sure Of The Answer Were You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-proposal-how-sure-of-the-answer-were-you/582647)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-proposal-how-sure-of-the-answer-were-you/582647 "2011-05-26T18:48:13Z")
A typical sitcom situations revolves around a character asking another to marry. And the answer comes as “no,” to typical hilarious sitcom results. So my question is to all that asked a woman (or man) to marry him or he… --- ## [Huffington Post Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huffington-post-canada/583302)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huffington-post-canada/583302 "2011-05-26T15:50:30Z")
I was checking the Huffington post out today, and darned if it didn’t pop up with a bunch of Canadian stories on the front page! I was momentarily baffled, until I figured out that they are launching a special Canadian … --- ## [Thread title LOL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-title-lol/583283)
**Author:** [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-title-lol/583283 "2011-05-26T13:37:08Z")
How Nazi Scientists Tried to Create an Army of Talking Dogs Grammar Nazis… --- ## [Post your fav. Google autocomplete results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-fav-google-autocomplete-results/583148)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-fav-google-autocomplete-results/583148 "2011-05-26T12:40:34Z")
Inspired (partially) by this thread: Clicky For those of you unfamiliar, read that thread and anything that pertains to Google’s autocomplete. Otherwise, read below: When using Google, the now-famous method of perusi… --- ## [Philly Dopers -- Natural History Dopefest 5/21/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-natural-history-dopefest-5-21-11/577619)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-dopers-natural-history-dopefest-5-21-11/577619 "2011-05-26T12:00:21Z")
There are behind the scenes tours available at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Link. Anyone else intrigued by that? --- ## [SuperKapowzler are you looking for work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superkapowzler-are-you-looking-for-work/583042)
**Author:** [@Mooch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mooch)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superkapowzler-are-you-looking-for-work/583042 "2011-05-26T11:56:42Z")
Because I love your cover letter: --- ## [I Signed Up For Fencing lessons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-signed-up-for-fencing-lessons/575603)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-signed-up-for-fencing-lessons/575603 "2011-05-26T11:42:16Z")
So last night i finely signed up. 6 week beginner course in foil, epee and sabre. Really looking forward to this, i’ve got to get back into shape and I am not a gym kind of guy. I love swords and have always wanted to… --- ## [You must get married in 24 hours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-must-get-married-in-24-hours/583072)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-must-get-married-in-24-hours/583072 "2011-05-26T07:02:29Z")
Pretend you’re completely single, even if you’re not. Now invent your own romantic comedy plot that requires you to get married within the next 24 hours. Difficulty: you’re not heir to a million-dollar fortune and a wi… --- ## [What to put in a basic toolkit for an apartment dweller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-put-in-a-basic-toolkit-for-an-apartment-dweller/582304)
**Author:** [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-put-in-a-basic-toolkit-for-an-apartment-dweller/582304 "2011-05-26T03:32:27Z")
My daughter is now out on her own, working at a career job (yay!). She’s lived in apartments before during college, but now is settling in for the long haul. I had thought to give her a basic toolkit for an apartment d… --- ## [Hey! Look at this! Picture links thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-look-at-this-picture-links-thread/583243)
**Author:** [@SSgtBaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSgtBaloo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-look-at-this-picture-links-thread/583243 "2011-05-26T03:08:10Z")
I’m starting this thread solely so each of us can share a “good find” picture. Post links to any picture you find funny, poignant sad, joyous, disturbing (within the rules of this forum) or otherwise of interest to you a… --- ## [Post the first thing (or things) that comes into your head. Right now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-the-first-thing-or-things-that-comes-into-your-head-right-now/581437)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-the-first-thing-or-things-that-comes-into-your-head-right-now/581437 "2011-05-26T03:08:08Z")
Yes, this is truly mundane and pointless. That said, what are you thinking (other than how lame this thread is)? Right now I have a few: God, Crackerjacks really suck now. I really can’t post a whole thread to say th… --- ## [It's not my anniversary!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-my-anniversary/583155)
**Author:** [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-not-my-anniversary/583155 "2011-05-26T02:49:24Z")
As noted in this thread, I did not get married. Today is the anniversary of me not getting married and I’m still wallowing in my aloneness so I wanted to take this opportunity to wish myself “Happy Non-Anniversary!” An… --- ## [Maiden names as son's middle names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maiden-names-as-sons-middle-names/582504)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maiden-names-as-sons-middle-names/582504 "2011-05-26T02:46:42Z")
Presidents Kennedy, FDR, and one of my cousins all have their mother’s maiden name as their middle name. How common is this practice, and when/why did it start? --- ## [It's Monday - but what interesting hobby-related things did you do over the weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-monday-but-what-interesting-hobby-related-things-did-you-do-over-the-weekend/582936)
**Author:** [@inkling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkling)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-monday-but-what-interesting-hobby-related-things-did-you-do-over-the-weekend/582936 "2011-05-26T01:54:23Z")
I have been making a conscious effort lately to really enjoy my various hobbies at least a little bit each week. Of course, as a person with a regular weekday job, this usually means either on the evenings or weekends. T… --- ## [May weight loss thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-weight-loss-thread/580853)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-weight-loss-thread/580853 "2011-05-26T00:22:42Z")
I’ve never started one of these and I’ve been waiting for one to be started so I’m starting one. Ok so after a couple years of trying to just accept my body and to hell with anyone who doesn’t like it, I am, yet again, … --- ## [Got my eyes tested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-my-eyes-tested/583060)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-my-eyes-tested/583060 "2011-05-25T23:20:49Z")
Seems age is catching up with some of the OEM equipment and i need either bifocal or multifocal lens. The good news is that there is no percusors for glaucoma, diabetes, and while the pressure test says i am at 21, my re… --- ## [I just applied for a job for the first time since 2002!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-applied-for-a-job-for-the-first-time-since-2002/583051)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-applied-for-a-job-for-the-first-time-since-2002/583051 "2011-05-25T19:35:02Z")
Back then I lost my job and said, “Oh well, I was going to make some humans anyway.” Now that I’m done doing that, and the youngest is 3, I’m feeling . . . itchy. I love my kids, but they aren’t the most intellectually… --- ## [Can YOU spot the fake smile? I can...I rock.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-spot-the-fake-smile-i-can-i-rock/582375)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-spot-the-fake-smile-i-can-i-rock/582375 "2011-05-25T19:12:25Z")
This is very cool: I am absurdly pleased with myself because I got 18 of 20 right, and one of the two I missed didn’t actually play, it got stuck, so I really got 19 of 20. I am a little mystified about why this tick… --- ## [She is gone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-is-gone/582937)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-is-gone/582937 "2011-05-25T18:01:07Z")
I buried my grandmother today. As I look at the time, I realize it has been exactly a week since she collapsed. An agonizing slow week, in which one by one each and every organ in her body failed and yet throughout she r… --- ## [Ask the Resume Screener](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-resume-screener/583081)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-resume-screener/583081 "2011-05-25T18:00:23Z")
I am a software developer by profession, but, in my position, screen resumes for programmer candidates. I have the authority to get you a phone interview or send your resume to the bit bucket. I don’t have hiring autho… --- ## [It's OK to be Takei!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-ok-to-be-takei/582578)
**Author:** [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-ok-to-be-takei/582578 "2011-05-25T16:25:36Z")
In response to Tennessee trying to pass a bill to make it illegal to teachers to talk to kids about homosexuality (The law has been dubbed the “Don’t say Gay” law) George Takei has struck back. Both with the website, an… --- ## [Ladies - Who Had An Easy Delivery (Baby)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-who-had-an-easy-delivery-baby/582625)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-who-had-an-easy-delivery-baby/582625 "2011-05-25T16:15:42Z")
My mother had 4 kids and she told me that of all her children I was the easiest delivery. She was a nurse and she helped with delivering babies and she said, her delivery of me was the easiest. She said, she woke up at… --- ## [Today's my anniversary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-my-anniversary/583030)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todays-my-anniversary/583030 "2011-05-25T16:15:07Z")
I can’t believe it’s been 2 years. It simultaneously feels like yesterday and a hundred years ago. Of course, we’ve been together for much longer (since 2004) so that’s probably part of it. My gift for him hasn’t arrive… --- ## [Memorial Day ads that are crass and obtuse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorial-day-ads-that-are-crass-and-obtuse/583136)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorial-day-ads-that-are-crass-and-obtuse/583136 "2011-05-25T15:50:24Z")
I thought we could list out the horrible ads that you run across for Memorial Day. A local grocery store ad: A salute to our fallen heroes. What is honoring the dead? Reduced prices on Pepsi of course and potato chip… --- ## [We're having a baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-having-a-baby/583160)
**Author:** [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-having-a-baby/583160 "2011-05-25T15:39:32Z")
Ok, technically, the mourning doves that built a nest outside my bedroom window are having a baby… A few weeks ago, I started hearing a different call in the morning cacophony outside the bedroom windows. Didn’t think … --- ## [I anti-pit YOU, random stranger!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-anti-pit-you-random-stranger/582963)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-anti-pit-you-random-stranger/582963 "2011-05-25T14:00:46Z")
Remember how on April Fool’s Day there was a new section of the SDMB for posting happiness and sunshine? I miss that. So I’m here to anti-pit (as in, laud) two people I encounter on a regular basis. Lady who practice… --- ## [Minneapolis Tornado](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-tornado/582975)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minneapolis-tornado/582975 "2011-05-25T13:57:14Z")
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/122437179.html My sister is a government housing inspector for another city who was one of those called in to do the initial assessment. Called me because the tornado pass… --- ## [Have we ever had a Juiceman appreciation thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-we-ever-had-a-juiceman-appreciation-thread/583127)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-we-ever-had-a-juiceman-appreciation-thread/583127 "2011-05-25T07:28:26Z")
Because I can’t get enough of these. Jay Kordich on beet juice: “Now when you see me do this, I DON’T want you to make a big glass of STRAIGHT BEET JUICE. Because what it’ll do, it’ll give you SO MUCH energy in just a s… --- ## [Anyone heard from Eve lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-heard-from-eve-lately/583091)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-heard-from-eve-lately/583091 "2011-05-25T06:28:00Z")
There was a recently revived thread which she started back in 2006 which reminded me of her once again. As I recall, when she left the board she was facing several issues: her mother’s illness, her job, her writing, her… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1296) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1298)