# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=625 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 626 --- ## [Ask the Uber Driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-uber-driver/682685)
**Author:** [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-uber-driver/682685 "2016-06-23T22:38:27Z")
As a side gig I got signed up to drive with uber.com a fairly well known internet/smartphone app based car service. It just opened in my city about a month ago, this was my third weekend and last night was the first nig… --- ## [Vandel/Tagger that defaced seven National Parks caught.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vandel-tagger-that-defaced-seven-national-parks-caught/758095)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vandel-tagger-that-defaced-seven-national-parks-caught/758095 "2016-06-23T21:54:14Z")
I can’t fathom what’s wrong with some people. You visit a stunningly beautiful and pristine park and want to deface it? :confused: This lady was dumb enough to post pictures to some popular hiking web sites. That didn… --- ## [Another Episode of "Biotop: Bad Copperhead Slayer"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-episode-of-biotop-bad-copperhead-slayer/758057)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-episode-of-biotop-bad-copperhead-slayer/758057 "2016-06-23T18:13:42Z")
It is Monday afternoon. I had been playing online Mafia most of the day, and my wife was due home soon. I had promised to cut the grass, so was feeling a bit rushed. I first hit the grass on the side of the house, no pro… --- ## [Life Size Cardboard Cutout -- Who Do You Want?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-size-cardboard-cutout-who-do-you-want/757346)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-size-cardboard-cutout-who-do-you-want/757346 "2016-06-23T16:30:07Z")
About 10 years ago a local tavern I frequented was refurbishing and offered regular customers free “bar stuff” that they were going to throw away. I grabbed a life size cardboard cutout, in color, of Elvira, Mistress of … --- ## [British MP shot, stabbed (update: died from wounds)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-mp-shot-stabbed-update-died-from-wounds/757533)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-mp-shot-stabbed-update-died-from-wounds/757533 "2016-06-23T14:07:55Z")
British MP Jo Coxis in critical condition after being shot and stabbed by an unnamed assailant. A 52-year-old man was arrested. Details at this point are limited. Shootings are incredibly rare in the UK so this is partic… --- ## [How did you find The Straight Dope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-find-the-straight-dope/754859)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-find-the-straight-dope/754859 "2016-06-23T08:53:03Z")
No, not this message board. I’m talking about the newspaper columns and books this board is originally based on. What drew you to the writings of Cecil Adams? I bring this up because author Katherine Dunn just died(wh… --- ## [Possible US visit next year. Kansas City start.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-us-visit-next-year-kansas-city-start/758000)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-us-visit-next-year-kansas-city-start/758000 "2016-06-23T03:59:29Z")
Looks like we will be visiting the US next year as my wife may be landing a 3 day expenses paid teaching gig at a craft fair in Kansas City, MO sometime in late April. If it happens we’ll turn it into a family trip and … --- ## [Men - Have you ever been seduced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-been-seduced/757986)
**Author:** [@12mgdaily](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/12mgdaily)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-have-you-ever-been-seduced/757986 "2016-06-23T01:48:12Z")
I was wondering how common it is for women to seduce a man she is interested in. Is this rare in real life? It seems commonplace in many Hollywood films, but we all know what fairy tales they produce. It appears more com… --- ## [Ridiculous fights with my ex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-fights-with-my-ex/757637)
**Author:** [@AngelSoft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelSoft)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-fights-with-my-ex/757637 "2016-06-23T01:15:57Z")
So my ex-husband is Japanese. Born, raised there. Came here solely to marry me. Long story short, it didn’t work out and he’s back in Japan. But one of the reasons it didn’t work out is the RIDICULOUS things he fights ov… --- ## [Why does my shoe 'click'??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-shoe-click/757948)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-shoe-click/757948 "2016-06-23T00:10:04Z")
I have a pair of New Balance running shoes that are super comfy, but one of the shoes ‘clicks’ as I’m walking. No, there is no tack in the sole, there is no apparent defect in the shoe itself, and it’s not the laces wha… --- ## [PC question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-question/758080)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-question/758080 "2016-06-22T21:56:08Z")
It’s time for a new desktop. Followed a link from another PC thread to this. Whattaya think, Dopers? All I do is email, surf, chess and stream Netflix. Also, if Windows 10 is as fucked as everyone seems to think, could … --- ## [Yojimboguy, Whore Monger ... er, Mover!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yojimboguy-whore-monger-er-mover/757599)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yojimboguy-whore-monger-er-mover/757599 "2016-06-22T15:10:35Z")
You might not know, but my Uber driving has been real slow the last couple of weeks since UW students left for the summer. And since I’m not driving this week (yes it’s THAT slow), I was browsing online ads last night f… --- ## [Painting in HD or UltraHD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-in-hd-or-ultrahd/758004)
**Author:** [@T-Minus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/T-Minus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-in-hd-or-ultrahd/758004 "2016-06-22T08:29:16Z")
You know, I am considering painting in 1080p or 4K Do you guys think it would make paintings better for you if painted in that format? I tried to make a 1080p painting before my laptop crashed. :smack: --- ## [But I don't have much to add to my OP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-i-dont-have-much-to-add-to-my-op/757829)
**Author:** [@zuer-coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuer-coli)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-i-dont-have-much-to-add-to-my-op/757829 "2016-06-22T01:28:27Z")
Dopers all, I just started two threads in GQ and I don’t have much to add to to those posts, I’m a bit concerned as there was a Pit threat about a Poster who does not seem to visit xis posts after xe makes them. I genui… --- ## [How's your weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-your-weekend/757861)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hows-your-weekend/757861 "2016-06-22T01:27:38Z")
Let the mundanity begin! I’ll start… I haven’t been getting quite enough sleep. I looked forward to sleeping until seven Saturday. Mr. Bladder decided to wake me up at 0525. When I awoke I thought, ‘Why is the fan o… --- ## [An Aussie visit to the USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-aussie-visit-to-the-usa/757592)
**Author:** [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-aussie-visit-to-the-usa/757592 "2016-06-21T22:00:09Z")
Hi All, I just spent 2 weeks in the USA on holidays. I visited last year and only went to Vegas, so this time I went around the west coast area a bit more. Started at El Paso, then onto San Franciso, then Vegas and fina… --- ## [Reportedly, the Feds will reclassify medical marijuana as Schedule II on 9/1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reportedly-the-feds-will-reclassify-medical-marijuana-as-schedule-ii-on-9-1/757906)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reportedly-the-feds-will-reclassify-medical-marijuana-as-schedule-ii-on-9-1/757906 "2016-06-21T20:52:27Z")
This will effectively make medical marijuana legal at the Federal level. Rejoice! --- ## [I think I broke my big toe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-broke-my-big-toe/757818)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-broke-my-big-toe/757818 "2016-06-21T20:11:38Z")
I rode my bicycle to lunch yesterday. I don’t bother to change out of my gym shoes, which are canvas “converse” style shoes, with flat soles. I went to really push it, and my foot slipped off the pedal and my toes hit t… --- ## [Ever had your brakes fail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-brakes-fail/757415)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-brakes-fail/757415 "2016-06-21T20:09:12Z")
Have you ever been in a moving vehicle when the brakes failed, either as a driver or passenger? What happened? --- ## [People who creeped you out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-creeped-you-out/757914)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-creeped-you-out/757914 "2016-06-21T17:04:17Z")
Anyone ever had run ins with/knew people that made you want to run as far as you can in the opposite direction? Not because they are annoying, but because they set off warning bells in your head, even if they did nothing… --- ## [The flavor of the 2016 presidential candidates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flavor-of-the-2016-presidential-candidates/757966)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flavor-of-the-2016-presidential-candidates/757966 "2016-06-21T16:09:08Z")
In this thread, running coach contemplated Trump-flavored vodka. Which got me contemplating what Trump flavoring would taste like. I concluded, in my mind, it would taste like circus peanuts soaked in Joop! cologne. Wha… --- ## [6:15 PM still 121 degrees at Badwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-15-pm-still-121-degrees-at-badwater/756535)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-15-pm-still-121-degrees-at-badwater/756535 "2016-06-21T13:54:53Z")
The area named Badwater is located in Death Valley. It is 266 feet below sea level. They are having a rather warm evening today. --- ## [Oracular words from 1937](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oracular-words-from-1937/757910)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oracular-words-from-1937/757910 "2016-06-21T03:58:38Z")
In the spirit of “everything old is new again” here is a passage I ran into in a book\* published in 1937. \[QUOTE=Michael Innes\] All over the world today are we not facing a rising tide of ideological intolerance, and a… --- ## [What all achievements and innovations has google made in the last 20 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-achievements-and-innovations-has-google-made-in-the-last-20-years/757924)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-achievements-and-innovations-has-google-made-in-the-last-20-years/757924 "2016-06-21T01:37:22Z")
The irony of the fact that I couldn’t find a satisfactory answer on google is not lost on me. So I came here. I know Google created Android, which is the world’s major mobile platform. Their search engine has trillions… --- ## [Anyone here going to the ESRI user conference in San Diego?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-going-to-the-esri-user-conference-in-san-diego/757900)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-going-to-the-esri-user-conference-in-san-diego/757900 "2016-06-20T22:21:52Z")
Starts June 26th. 15000 geeks will descend on San Diego. And me too. ESRI is the GIS power house that runs pretty much all mapping applications. --- ## [Pulling teeth TMI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pulling-teeth-tmi/757136)
**Author:** [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pulling-teeth-tmi/757136 "2016-06-20T21:09:37Z")
I have had a nagging tooth for quite some time, my lower left, very back molar. the past week it flared up and has been quite painful and annoying. I looked around with a dental mirror (not as easy as it seems). I didn’t… --- ## [Washington Examiner reporting that Clarence Thomas may retire after election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-examiner-reporting-that-clarence-thomas-may-retire-after-election/757884)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-examiner-reporting-that-clarence-thomas-may-retire-after-election/757884 "2016-06-20T19:55:46Z")
The story is being reported on a number of mostly conservative websites but the Washington Examiner seems to be the primary source. As reported it seems to border on speculation. They give their source as “court watchers… --- ## [Things to do to remember my Dad on Father's Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-to-remember-my-dad-on-fathers-day/757770)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-do-to-remember-my-dad-on-fathers-day/757770 "2016-06-20T17:19:52Z")
Toss a frisbee. Make pancakes. Play cribbage. Take a hike. Sail a boat. Tell a corny joke. Go bowling. Build a cupboard. Scratch my back. Drive a station wagon. Love my family. What would you do? --- ## [The coughing, sneezing, wheezing MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coughing-sneezing-wheezing-mmp/757238)
**Author:** [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coughing-sneezing-wheezing-mmp/757238 "2016-06-20T01:24:43Z")
I have me a case of the crud. I also have a Dr appt at 0900. I suspect my cold is now bronchitis. I am miserable. Hijack away! --- ## [Message for Mr. Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-for-mr-trump/757633)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-for-mr-trump/757633 "2016-06-19T18:04:39Z")
This evening Mr. Donald J. Trump, Billionaire, mansion and yacht owner, and oh yeah, Presidential candidate, will be holding a rally in the Woodlands, TX Marriot, rock-throwing distance from my office. Er, not that I pla… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=624) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=626)