# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=235 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 236 --- ## [Walmart pulled this cute kid’s toy because it swears and sings about cocaine in Polish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-pulled-this-cute-kid-s-toy-because-it-swears-and-sings-about-cocaine-in-polish/955317)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-pulled-this-cute-kid-s-toy-because-it-swears-and-sings-about-cocaine-in-polish/955317 "2021-12-04T20:57:47Z")
apparently walmart had a singing cactus that was supposed to sing a song of nonsense … well it sang something all right https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/walmart-pulled-this-cute-kids-toy-because-it-swears-and-s… --- ## [Have you ever moved for better weather?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-moved-for-better-weather/953950)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-moved-for-better-weather/953950 "2021-12-04T16:17:33Z")
Read an Atlantic article - which said 11% of Americans have moved specifically for a better climate or weather (and that one survey showed 56% Americans planned to move in 2021 - which seems high despite Covid). Article… --- ## [Omicron pronunciation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omicron-pronunciation/955211)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2021, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omicron-pronunciation/955211 "2021-12-04T00:06:51Z")
This morning’s Morning Joe began with clips of Joe Biden and Anthony Fauci mispronouncing “omicron” yesterday by inserting an extra “n” after the “m,” which is understandable given the common prefix “omni” in our languag… --- ## [Joseph P Kennedy's plane explosion in WWII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joseph-p-kennedys-plane-explosion-in-wwii/955474)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joseph-p-kennedys-plane-explosion-in-wwii/955474 "2021-12-03T23:57:34Z")
For those not familiar with the story, Joseph P Kennedy was the older son in the Kennedy clan in WWII. He was flying a classified mission for the RAF. This involved loading a bomber with explosives and flying it by remot… --- ## [I Think My Depression is Winning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-depression-is-winning/952999)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-my-depression-is-winning/952999 "2021-12-03T23:20:02Z")
I’m tired. I’m just plain tired. I’ve had clinical depression since I was thirteen, and probably before that. I was hoping it was situational because my life has always more or less sucked, but now, I’m beginning to t… --- ## [Note to visiting American friends: Canada uses metric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/note-to-visiting-american-friends-canada-uses-metric/955038)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/note-to-visiting-american-friends-canada-uses-metric/955038 "2021-12-02T20:21:14Z")
Mounties in Saskatchewan recently clocked a car going 202 km/hr. Speed limit is 100 km/hr. They double-checked their radar to make sure it was accurate, then set off in pursuit. Car was being driven by someone who had… --- ## [I have a big chunk of cinnabar. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-big-chunk-of-cinnabar-now-what/955257)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-big-chunk-of-cinnabar-now-what/955257 "2021-12-02T16:47:40Z")
Years ago, we were hiking on a trail in the mountains in Santa Clara County. We came across some pretty red rocks, and I took a chunk home with me. It’s about the size of a large man’s fist. My hometown has always tal… --- ## [We're Doomed -- Robots can reproduce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-doomed-robots-can-reproduce/955217)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-doomed-robots-can-reproduce/955217 "2021-12-02T15:11:41Z")
This – THIS! – is the reason Victor Frankenstein refused to build a Bride for Frankenstein. Biological “robots” are now capable of reproduction https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/29/americas/xenobots-self-replicating-robots-sc… --- ## [Macy's Parade - - Thanksgiving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macys-parade-thanksgiving/954939)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macys-parade-thanksgiving/954939 "2021-12-02T01:39:54Z")
Hope everyone is gearing up for a joyful Thanksgiving. I have ribeyes marinating. We’ll grill them at 1:30. Baked Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli and of course baked rolls. We use the frozen dough fresh from Kroger. What are… --- ## [Is there a non-sexual term for "sadist?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-non-sexual-term-for-sadist/955308)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-non-sexual-term-for-sadist/955308 "2021-12-01T22:20:28Z")
I’m trying to come up with a term to describe some fictional character who simply enjoys inflicting as much suffering and misery on others as possible, but the term “sadist” (the most dictionary definition of such a pers… --- ## [Ask the person who has never ever shopped on black Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-who-has-never-ever-shopped-on-black-friday/954969)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-person-who-has-never-ever-shopped-on-black-friday/954969 "2021-12-01T19:00:04Z")
I like to shop for things for other person’s. I’ve raised kids in the age of the Nintendo and DS. And fancy cel phones. I have grandkids who love toys, alot. The Lil’Wrekker loves fashion and shoes. Lots and lots of s… --- ## [Cut the cable and it feels so good!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cut-the-cable-and-it-feels-so-good/954390)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cut-the-cable-and-it-feels-so-good/954390 "2021-12-01T16:55:56Z")
This morning, my wife noticed Comcast increased our monthly triple play charge $70. Seems like every year we discuss cutting the cable, but we always get some rate reduction and inertia takes over. For whatever reason … --- ## [Maximum Punishment for Juvenile Crime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-punishment-for-juvenile-crime/955297)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maximum-punishment-for-juvenile-crime/955297 "2021-12-01T16:36:38Z")
Deleted to move to Great Debates. --- ## [Highways without speed limits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highways-without-speed-limits/955058)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highways-without-speed-limits/955058 "2021-12-01T16:00:22Z")
A recent thread on Americans speeding in Saskatchewan combined with a comedy routine on how the Autobahn became popular because you could “just f\*\*king drive” made me wonder about the wisdom of highways without a strict … --- ## [The City of the Future](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-of-the-future/950188)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-city-of-the-future/950188 "2021-12-01T14:26:31Z")
I kinda have my doubts this project will actually happen. But I think it is a neat idea. I don’t have 400 billion dollars, but I did like playing SimCity. And I would daydream about building my own city from scratch… --- ## [Early Start Holiday Gift Thread 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-start-holiday-gift-thread-2021/955229)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-start-holiday-gift-thread-2021/955229 "2021-11-30T22:24:12Z")
My sister sent me an early holiday gift, this year, a collection of heirloom beans from a company called Rancho Gordo: Domingo Rojo Alubia Blanca Midnight Black Garbanzo Cranberry Royal Corona Christmas Lima (I a… --- ## [WiFi routers have improved a lot!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wifi-routers-have-improved-a-lot/955169)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wifi-routers-have-improved-a-lot/955169 "2021-11-30T16:53:03Z")
I recently bought a new WiFi router since my previous one got somewhat unstable after a firmware update and I realized it was about 8 years old at that point. The old one was a decent model at the time and the new one w… --- ## [Vancouver cut off from rest of Canada by road](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vancouver-cut-off-from-rest-of-canada-by-road/954433)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vancouver-cut-off-from-rest-of-canada-by-road/954433 "2021-11-30T14:57:00Z")
Mudslide has blocked Highway 99 due to incessant rain. Vancouver (and lower mainland) is inaccessible to Canada by road. --- ## [White House Christmas Decorations 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-christmas-decorations-2021/955146)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-christmas-decorations-2021/955146 "2021-11-30T12:44:14Z")
https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/29/politics/white-house-holiday-decorations/index.html … East Wing communications director Elizabeth Alexander told CNN the idea for Biden’s theme was to showcase “things that unite and hea… --- ## [Speeding on toll roads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-on-toll-roads/955132)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeding-on-toll-roads/955132 "2021-11-30T05:33:53Z")
If you are driving on a toll road - one on which you need a transponder, or where your license plate is scanned - can you be ticketed (for speeding) for passing two checkpoints/entrances/exits (or wherever you are scanne… --- ## [As God Is My Witness, I thought Turkeys Could Fly! - A MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-god-is-my-witness-i-thought-turkeys-could-fly-a-mmp/954756)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-god-is-my-witness-i-thought-turkeys-could-fly-a-mmp/954756 "2021-11-30T04:11:55Z")
Well they can, if you ship them Next Day Air! :turkey: :airplane: American Mumper: Any holiday plans? Canadian Mumpers: Wondering why we’re celebrating 4 weeks late? Other International Mumpers: Any plans for an ordi… --- ## [A story about Tracy and I](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-story-about-tracy-and-i/955046)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-story-about-tracy-and-i/955046 "2021-11-29T23:55:47Z")
tl;dr: When I was on holiday as a 15-year-old, a grown woman tried (and failed) to have sex with me Let’s rewind back to 1995 - I was an awkward 15 year-old boy on holiday with his parents and brother in an idyllic all-… --- ## [About 3 months until I get my hip replaced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-3-months-until-i-get-my-hip-replaced/954474)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-3-months-until-i-get-my-hip-replaced/954474 "2021-11-29T21:03:04Z")
Starting threads about hip replacements doesn’t seem to be the tradition that colonoscopy threads are. About 2 and a half years ago I had an event that basically fucked up the lower left quadrant of my body. My leg ende… --- ## [The Drachten Experiment: Safer Driving Through Removing Street Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-drachten-experiment-safer-driving-through-removing-street-signs/951482)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-drachten-experiment-safer-driving-through-removing-street-signs/951482 "2021-11-29T16:11:10Z")
In Antifragility, Taleb talks about an experiment that occurred in a small Netherlands town where traffic lights and street signs were removed. Allegedly, this deregulation led to an increase in safety as a sense of res… --- ## [Help with a Latin phrase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-latin-phrase/461890)
**Author:** [@pepperlandgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pepperlandgirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-latin-phrase/461890 "2011-02-25T16:38:49Z")
I’ve been trying to find the meaning of Inlitterati lumen fidei–which is a lyric from Wilco’s Theologians. I’ve googled, of course, but I’ve either found Latin-to-English dictionaries which tells me the literal translati… --- ## [Google: People also ask "What president died on Mount Saint Helens?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-people-also-ask-what-president-died-on-mount-saint-helens/955105)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-people-also-ask-what-president-died-on-mount-saint-helens/955105 "2021-11-29T15:51:58Z")
So I google “mt st helens eruption video” because I wanted to see, well, I guess it’s self-explanatory. Google lately has a “people also ask” section, where they list common similar questions. Apparently people also as… --- ## [Ask the (former) crackhead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-former-crackhead/456274)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-former-crackhead/456274 "2021-11-29T04:13:19Z")
I’ve been loathe to start this thread, in light of the very personal and embarassing nature of the behavior, but decided to do so in the interest of making a positive contribution to the Dope’s mantra to fight ignorance. … --- ## [Black on black crime, jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-on-black-crime-jack/955024)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-on-black-crime-jack/955024 "2021-11-29T02:13:32Z")
I find it criminal that all of my devices have a jack that is in the middle of a black background, making it impossible to find the spot to plug in my UBS cord, or power cord or whatever in a dimly lit room. You would im… --- ## [Canadian strategic reserve: maple syrup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-strategic-reserve-maple-syrup/955081)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-strategic-reserve-maple-syrup/955081 "2021-11-28T19:38:46Z")
Thought this was an Onion article when I first saw the headline. Next we’re going to find the Maine has a strategic tooothpick reserve. (Maine produces about 95% of our toothpicks.) --- ## [How do you people get so intense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-people-get-so-intense/955032)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-people-get-so-intense/955032 "2021-11-28T15:58:57Z")
Reading this board, especially MPSIMS, Great Debates and the Pit, part of the fun is watching some of you folks get enthusiastic about the topic, be it political, professional, or personal. It’s fun because that level o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=234) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=236)