# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=366 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 367 --- ## [Bad city's in America.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-citys-in-america/842631)
**Author:** [@squeetaleta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeetaleta)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-citys-in-america/842631 "2019-11-04T16:39:52Z")
I want to see the dark underbelly of America one city at a time. Who’s got some dirty city stories Sent from my A574BL using Tapatalk --- ## [Yamaha motorcycle ad misses the mark by a long shot...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yamaha-motorcycle-ad-misses-the-mark-by-a-long-shot/842969)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yamaha-motorcycle-ad-misses-the-mark-by-a-long-shot/842969 "2019-11-04T16:00:16Z")
Apparently Yamaha is trying to capitalize on the “nostalgic hipster” market, but this ad is a failure in every way; First; the whiny hipster is completely unappealing and a spoiled choosing beggar Second;… --- ## [Beckdawrek's being bad, bad, bad. Again. (I'm thinking I may be a genius????)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawreks-being-bad-bad-bad-again-im-thinking-i-may-be-a-genius/842892)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawreks-being-bad-bad-bad-again-im-thinking-i-may-be-a-genius/842892 "2019-11-04T13:25:03Z")
19 months ago I needed a new washer/dryer pair. My previous ones were flat wore out. Had them since the lil’wrekker was toddling. First I had to have the Siamese cats approval. The dryer belongs to them. Second I had to… --- ## [Songs you sang in school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-sang-in-school/812188)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-sang-in-school/812188 "2019-11-04T11:41:27Z")
So what songs did you all enjoy singing in school back in the day? Did anyone else sing “Bingo”? And then do the clapping part? There was another called “Don Gotto” about a cat. Another was “Cindy”. “Git along home,… --- ## [BOO! It's A Hallowe'en MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boo-its-a-halloween-mmp/842578)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boo-its-a-halloween-mmp/842578 "2019-11-04T02:24:20Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 55 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 85 and mostly N.O.S. for the day. Rain is allegedly movin’ in tonight and tomorrow. We shall see. Today I need to work… --- ## [Pronunciation of "mills"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-mills/833543)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-mills/833543 "2019-11-04T00:10:13Z")
On the radio station I listen to, there’s a person whose surname is “Mills”. He pronounces his name “mils” rather than “milz”. How common (or uncommon) is this? --- ## [Finding the right word: an adjective describing something that's foolish but not funny.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-the-right-word-an-adjective-describing-something-thats-foolish-but-not-funny/842722)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-the-right-word-an-adjective-describing-something-thats-foolish-but-not-funny/842722 "2019-11-03T23:44:28Z")
I’m trying to find a word (or words) that would best describe something (e.g., a creative work) that’s painfully stupid or inept but can’t be regarded as even the slightest bit amusing because it’s too offensive, insulti… --- ## [The Ghost of Halloweens Past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ghost-of-halloweens-past/842767)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ghost-of-halloweens-past/842767 "2019-11-03T22:23:34Z")
OK, so I’m Old. Here are some vintage things from Halloweens of my misspent youth in the 1960s 1.) Collegeville Halloween Costumes – Ill-fitting, uncomfortable, and cheap, with the stiff uncomfortable plastic mask (wit… --- ## [Name flair and badges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-flair-and-badges/842922)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-flair-and-badges/842922 "2019-11-03T22:16:14Z")
What’s the deal with flair by your name and badges? Some say guest, some member, some charter member, and some say random shit. How is that determined and who applies it? --- ## [warning: cuteness overload](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-cuteness-overload/842916)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-cuteness-overload/842916 "2019-11-03T14:15:28Z")
A little dinosaur, out too late on Halloween. (an 18-second video) go ahead and click…you’ll smile. --- ## [I just had a molar extracted; how much pain should I be expecting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-a-molar-extracted-how-much-pain-should-i-be-expecting/637474)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-a-molar-extracted-how-much-pain-should-i-be-expecting/637474 "2019-11-03T06:40:56Z")
My dentistry habits are not good. Being of British heritage, my only trips to the dentist have been limited to “when you’re in pain.” And so, I have not seen a dentist in 30 some years. My teeth aren’t terrible, but t… --- ## [Life before barcodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-before-barcodes/802130)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-before-barcodes/802130 "2017-12-11T02:59:18Z")
As a teenager I worked in a convenience store. There were no bar codes. Most items were slapped with a price sticker, but not all. The candy aisle was completely sticker-free. And above all that, I needed to know which… --- ## [Florida teen charged with soliciting hit on school employee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-teen-charged-with-soliciting-hit-on-school-employee/842934)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-teen-charged-with-soliciting-hit-on-school-employee/842934 "2019-11-03T03:34:21Z")
poor choice of words for the headline CNN not what I was expecting --- ## [Wheeee....! Exotic car content.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheeee-exotic-car-content/842888)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wheeee-exotic-car-content/842888 "2019-11-02T14:14:36Z")
BAC Mono $250,000. --- ## [I can't do it anymore. (Work)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-do-it-anymore-work/800756)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-do-it-anymore-work/800756 "2019-11-02T11:38:43Z")
I can’t do this anymore. I’m so tired and fed up. I have some savings and I’m thinking of just jumping ship. I can live for a year, but that’s it. I have an obligation to an ex spouse though. Fuck. Emotionally, I’m d… --- ## [Why is Casa Piper cold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-casa-piper-cold/842896)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-casa-piper-cold/842896 "2019-11-02T09:15:35Z")
Because my Titanic era pressure gauge isn’t working. {{shiver}} Winter has come upon us, Cried the Pipers of Shalot! And the house is cold. Ground floor is okay, but the upper floor is cold. Boiler guy came today to… --- ## [Apollo Missions 11 - 17: Glitches and Issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apollo-missions-11-17-glitches-and-issues/832708)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apollo-missions-11-17-glitches-and-issues/832708 "2019-04-19T03:54:00Z")
I’m interested in learning about the various technical difficulties experienced by the moon landing missions. Right off the bat, we all know about Apollo 13 and the oxygen tank explosion on the service module. With Apo… --- ## [Two police cars came to my house last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-police-cars-came-to-my-house-last-night/554549)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-police-cars-came-to-my-house-last-night/554549 "2018-08-01T03:31:29Z")
Nah. It’s not what you might be thinking. My 11 year old son was at the park last night skateboarding with his friend. They saw two other kids break into the community centre building and went over to see what was goi… --- ## [Current CA fires - We're burning it ALL down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-ca-fires-were-burning-it-all-down/842560)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/current-ca-fires-were-burning-it-all-down/842560 "2019-11-02T03:41:54Z")
Checking in with all CA folks who might be affected by the fires: how is everyone holding up? I’m in the East Bay on the delta\*, and things here are a bit more exciting than I would like, although so far safe. We’ve got… --- ## [Tales from the power-less](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-from-the-power-less/842608)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tales-from-the-power-less/842608 "2019-11-02T03:18:23Z")
I’ve been without electricity for about 40 hours now. There are good stories and bad stories. Bad: I’ve learned that my neighbor has a generator. A loud generator. Good: My electric water heater is still full of modera… --- ## [I want to connect to more of you on Facebook.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-connect-to-more-of-you-on-facebook/800650)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-connect-to-more-of-you-on-facebook/800650 "2019-11-02T00:21:15Z")
No really. I’m connected to a few of you, 3, 6 maybe? I’d like to connect to more. PM me if you’re interested. I’m just a normal guy. Honestly. --- ## [How have you stuck your neck out for a sibling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-you-stuck-your-neck-out-for-a-sibling/818374)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-have-you-stuck-your-neck-out-for-a-sibling/818374 "2019-11-01T23:26:03Z")
In about 1977, I was 16 snd my brother 14. He approached me in an agitated manner I’d never seen. He asked for my help, He got busted for a joint of marijuana. This was a big deal then. I had to explain to my parents t… --- ## [What is the portable bank card reader called where you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-portable-bank-card-reader-called-where-you-live/811227)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-portable-bank-card-reader-called-where-you-live/811227 "2018-03-29T21:29:05Z")
You know, the one the wait staff brings to your table. Or the pizza delivery guy, etc? Here, we seem to have settled on the really inventive term of “the machine.” “Do you need the machine?” “Can I get you the machine?… --- ## ["Making love to his tonic and gin." And other couplets we never say.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-love-to-his-tonic-and-gin-and-other-couplets-we-never-say/820727)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-love-to-his-tonic-and-gin-and-other-couplets-we-never-say/820727 "2019-11-01T23:23:36Z")
I would never say “Dad and Mom,” or “small and big,” or “white and black,” for example. Why do we place things in this order? Pepper and salt Vinegar and salt Ringo, George, Paul and John Why do we do this? --- ## [How does Pornhub know your gender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-pornhub-know-your-gender/827454)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-pornhub-know-your-gender/827454 "2019-11-01T23:21:51Z")
In this article it breaks down what categories of porn are watched by women. How the hell would Pornhub know what gender of person is sitting behind the browser? --- ## [BBC Report: Iceland livestreams 10-year-old McDonald's cheeseburger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbc-report-iceland-livestreams-10-year-old-mcdonalds-cheeseburger/842864)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbc-report-iceland-livestreams-10-year-old-mcdonalds-cheeseburger/842864 "2019-11-01T21:00:46Z")
Only in Iceland… No, I like Iceland and I like the people. And bless the guy who set this up, though the details are rather scary: Who knew that streaming fast food getting old was a thing. I mean, it goes way beyond … --- ## [Beckdawrek and her bad, bad, bad beauty tips (or dang girl, you look good!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawrek-and-her-bad-bad-bad-beauty-tips-or-dang-girl-you-look-good/842559)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawrek-and-her-bad-bad-bad-beauty-tips-or-dang-girl-you-look-good/842559 "2019-11-01T16:50:01Z")
Because of extenuating circumstances I am house bound. To relieve boredom, since sleep is not possible (stoopid Siamese cats and whiny Yorkie) I got in my make-up. Put the Yorkie in my lap. Sat in front of a mirror. M… --- ## [Happy dogs: Do they always spin clockwise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dogs-do-they-always-spin-clockwise/820936)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dogs-do-they-always-spin-clockwise/820936 "2018-09-10T17:13:26Z")
Mundane is right! I’ve noticed lately that our dog, and every dog I’ve seen on the FaceTube thingy seems to spin clockwise when excited. Is this a thing? Maybe these are right-handed dogs and left-handed dogs spin the … --- ## [A bad, bad, bad thing has caused beckdawrek to fret.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bad-bad-bad-thing-has-caused-beckdawrek-to-fret/830917)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bad-bad-bad-thing-has-caused-beckdawrek-to-fret/830917 "2019-11-01T08:10:19Z")
I live in the woods, you see. There is virtually nothing out here but deer camps.(and me). About 7 miles away there’s a old liquor store. The old coot who runs it only has beer in any quatity. A few old dusty bottles of … --- ## [Do you like your job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-your-job/791207)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-your-job/791207 "2017-07-15T20:58:24Z")
I mean, do you like your God damned, mother fucking, cock sucking job? Because I don’t. Oh, sure I’ve had tolerable jobs in the past that didn’t suck rhinosaurs testicles, and I’ve had jobs that were marginally interest… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=365) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=367)