# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=778 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 779 --- ## [Penis shaped Play-Doh Toy: had to be intentional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-shaped-play-doh-toy-had-to-be-intentional/708698)
**Author:** [@Belowjob2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belowjob2.0)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-shaped-play-doh-toy-had-to-be-intentional/708698 "2015-01-05T23:25:06Z")
http://www.mercurynews.com/portlet/article/html/imageDisplay.jsp?contentItemRelationshipId=6499525 https://www.google.com/search?q=penis-shaped+Play-Doh+toy&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 I find it hilarious, though I’m sure some p… --- ## [Happy New MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-new-mmp/708430)
**Author:** [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-new-mmp/708430 "2015-01-05T23:07:36Z")
Really? Nobody’s started the MMP yet? Y’all knew I had to go to work today so you left it for me, didn’t you? Okay, then, I’ll start it. Here’s a bit of hilarity for you guys today (especially Bobbio): Mark Trail is in… --- ## [It sucks being politically all over the place.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-sucks-being-politically-all-over-the-place/709020)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-sucks-being-politically-all-over-the-place/709020 "2015-01-05T22:06:58Z")
For one thing people are always assuming things about your other views based on your views on one thing, at least thinking they match up to the usual advocate or critic of whatever. You feel at home no where, there is n… --- ## [gas station air hoses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-station-air-hoses/708620)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-station-air-hoses/708620 "2015-01-05T21:46:13Z")
Truly mundane, but am I the only person who can’t seem to find a gas station air hose that actually works? Around here, they all seem to be coin operated and while they will take your money and make an impressive noise,… --- ## [Thermodynamics favors life, can someone explain this to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thermodynamics-favors-life-can-someone-explain-this-to-me/709015)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thermodynamics-favors-life-can-someone-explain-this-to-me/709015 "2015-01-05T20:13:12Z")
He seems to be making the argument that organic matter is better at absorbing energy and dissipating it than inorganic matter. But why exactly does that matter? Is he arguing that in an environment where there is a lo… --- ## [Deceptive claims made in dating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deceptive-claims-made-in-dating/708723)
**Author:** [@Tuxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuxie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deceptive-claims-made-in-dating/708723 "2015-01-05T19:28:11Z")
People like to put their best foot forward, but sometimes this leads to exaggeration. I’m not talking about lying about age/height/weight, but rather pretending to be into something we consider acceptable in the 21st cen… --- ## [On-Air personality/reality personality vs Multiple Personality Disorder: Any Difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-air-personality-reality-personality-vs-multiple-personality-disorder-any-difference/708989)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-air-personality-reality-personality-vs-multiple-personality-disorder-any-difference/708989 "2015-01-05T13:11:13Z")
A lot of people have ‘on-air personalities’ that they claim are vastly different from their real life personalities. This doesn’t seem to make sense to me. Can anyone specifically and clearly show the difference betwee… --- ## [My kitty is a mess!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kitty-is-a-mess/708875)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-kitty-is-a-mess/708875 "2015-01-05T01:16:55Z")
Calie got into the fireplace. So, I tried to bathe her. It only got worse. It made her fur muddy, me wet and her very pissed off. The fireplace is gas. My husband left the glass doors open… twice. I guess it could be … --- ## [They May Have More CPU Speed, But They're Not Giants (Govt & Privacy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-may-have-more-cpu-speed-but-theyre-not-giants-govt-privacy/708822)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-may-have-more-cpu-speed-but-theyre-not-giants-govt-privacy/708822 "2015-01-04T19:54:55Z")
One bit of optimistic news that rebuts the fatalist-apathy school of thought on the privacy issue: Ever since the story started, I thought that its main significance would be to get a critical mass of users and provide… --- ## [Odd things your elderly relatives were concerned with that caused you embarassment or confusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-things-your-elderly-relatives-were-concerned-with-that-caused-you-embarassment-or-confusion/705213)
**Author:** [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-things-your-elderly-relatives-were-concerned-with-that-caused-you-embarassment-or-confusion/705213 "2015-01-04T19:05:25Z")
Odd things you have seen elderly family members be worried about When I was younger I would go to visit my grandparents during some of the summers. They were in their 60s/70s at the time. I remember two things they wer… --- ## [Gas pumps slowing down when you get close to the purchase price....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-pumps-slowing-down-when-you-get-close-to-the-purchase-price/708547)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-pumps-slowing-down-when-you-get-close-to-the-purchase-price/708547 "2015-01-04T16:21:42Z")
I’ve noticed this for a while but its just hit me to post about it. When you prepay for gas, let’s say $20, then go out to pump, the pump will pump at full speed until about 20 cents before you reach your limit. Why?? … --- ## [Restoring Enigma machines + REAL WORLD 3-D printing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restoring-enigma-machines-real-world-3-d-printing/708843)
**Author:** [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restoring-enigma-machines-real-world-3-d-printing/708843 "2015-01-04T05:41:32Z")
In the last few years there has been a lot of excitement about “3-D Printing” without much understanding that it’s a looong way from a Star Trek synthesizer. Here’s a great web page that highlights an appropriate use of… --- ## [Boston Marathon Bombing (Tsarnaev) Trial to Start](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-marathon-bombing-tsarnaev-trial-to-start/708873)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-marathon-bombing-tsarnaev-trial-to-start/708873 "2015-01-03T22:56:59Z")
I find it very strange there is no change of venue. In my state change of venue is routine for major trials with a lot of local publicity. Why not here? --- ## [Scientists finally crack the secret of barnacle glue after 150 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-finally-crack-the-secret-of-barnacle-glue-after-150-years/708777)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-finally-crack-the-secret-of-barnacle-glue-after-150-years/708777 "2015-01-03T21:53:25Z")
Missed this story in 2014 and didn’t see a dope search note of it. File under news you can’t use … at least today. After 150 Years, Scientists Finally Know How Barnacle Glue Works Technical details here --- ## [SDMB Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2014 \[signup closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2014-signup-closed/704314)
**Author:** [@Silvorange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silvorange)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-secret-santa-gift-exchange-2014-signup-closed/704314 "2015-01-03T17:45:37Z")
Ok, so this is a little on the early side, but we got off to a late start last year and I have been seeing signs that some people are getting a bit antsy for an exchange of some kind. Here’s how it works: PM me. Plea… --- ## [Ming Dynasty Cultural Protection Site Tower Burns Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ming-dynasty-cultural-protection-site-tower-burns-down/708849)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ming-dynasty-cultural-protection-site-tower-burns-down/708849 "2015-01-03T13:44:00Z")
From China Daily: More information, along with photos, at the link above. --- ## [Mario Cuomo has died.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mario-cuomo-has-died/708732)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mario-cuomo-has-died/708732 "2015-01-03T06:39:49Z")
Mario Cuomo, former New York governor, dead at 82 --- ## [Boomers: Why Do People Act Old Before They Are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boomers-why-do-people-act-old-before-they-are/345112)
**Author:** [@wonderlust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderlust)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boomers-why-do-people-act-old-before-they-are/345112 "2015-01-03T03:58:08Z")
Boomers: Why Do People Act Old Before They Are? I’ve been wondering about this for twenty years or so. \*There are a whole lot of us Boomers. \*So why is it that it’s so hard to meet other people in my agerange (I’m now 5… --- ## [A Crazy Eddie is Crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-crazy-eddie-is-crazy/708696)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-crazy-eddie-is-crazy/708696 "2015-01-03T01:38:53Z")
“Super Dell” Schanze, a Utah version of Crazy Eddie, is being charged with harassing a migratory owl with a powered paraglider. Video here. Obligatory link to one of his ads. He’s facing various charges, although it re… --- ## [An excellent use of multimedia.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-excellent-use-of-multimedia/708785)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-excellent-use-of-multimedia/708785 "2015-01-02T22:34:18Z")
A comic which is best watched with headphones on or at least sound. After seeing it, what makes it effective? --- ## [Most Americans Want to Criminalize Pre-Teens Playing Unsupervised (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-americans-want-to-criminalize-pre-teens-playing-unsupervised-poll/708791)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-americans-want-to-criminalize-pre-teens-playing-unsupervised-poll/708791 "2015-01-02T22:27:07Z")
This is crazy! --- ## [People and their grubby mitts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-and-their-grubby-mitts/708772)
**Author:** [@RID905](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RID905)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-and-their-grubby-mitts/708772 "2015-01-02T18:28:03Z")
What the hell is up with people who have no sense, when it comes to putting their dirty hands on other people’s food. I was at a New Year’s gathering the other day at casual friends’ place, and the guests were told to b… --- ## [money question #2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-question-2/708745)
**Author:** [@greenpen3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/greenpen3)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/money-question-2/708745 "2015-01-02T18:27:16Z")
What do you do if someone owes you money and you want to remind them to give it to you? For example, I watched my aunt’s kids for her, and she came home and said, “I owe you money but I do not have it on me right now.” I… --- ## [Help me with this very stupid and basic household budgeting question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-this-very-stupid-and-basic-household-budgeting-question/708701)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-this-very-stupid-and-basic-household-budgeting-question/708701 "2015-01-02T18:13:49Z")
Apologies in advance, I plead headcold. My son has $28 left on a gift certificate to a clothing store. He doesn’t really need or want any more clothes, and my wife and he have decided he should be able to just give us t… --- ## [Well I Guess I'm Official Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-guess-im-official-now/708612)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-guess-im-official-now/708612 "2015-01-02T13:27:33Z")
Not that I technically wasn’t before but… I opened my mail yesterday and saw a shiny new diploma! So I guess I officially have (in hand) my Master’s degree --- ## [New Year cheesecake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-year-cheesecake/708636)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-year-cheesecake/708636 "2015-01-02T07:11:33Z")
Or, as Spike would say, “Pictures of some bint in a shiny metal swimsuit.” Probably vaguely NSFW. --- ## [Probability Problem.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-problem/708645)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/probability-problem/708645 "2015-01-02T07:00:01Z")
I already know what I think about this. I’m curious to see what others say. If you were to randomly choose one of the four answers below, what is the probability that your pick would be the correct answer to this questi… --- ## [Dealing with my mother's death....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-my-mothers-death/708519)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-my-mothers-death/708519 "2015-01-02T06:59:24Z")
My beloved mother lost her battle with Altheimers on the ninth of December at the age of 85. The last time I saw my parents was in 2006, when I flew them out here to show off the Pacific Northwest, something they, as Pen… --- ## [My Google-fu has failed me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-google-fu-has-failed-me/708719)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-google-fu-has-failed-me/708719 "2015-01-02T06:50:16Z")
Can anybody find an R. Crumb Mr. Natural robe for sale? --- ## [New Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-here/707548)
**Author:** [@Cobast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cobast)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-here/707548 "2015-01-02T04:40:58Z")
Hello sdmb, I’m new here, and I’d like to hear about the rules. Not the actual ones, but the unspoken rules of etiquette. Can you help me out? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=777) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=779)