# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=780 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 781 --- ## [Girl/Woman with Downs Syndrome brought to very busy bar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girl-woman-with-downs-syndrome-brought-to-very-busy-bar/708289)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girl-woman-with-downs-syndrome-brought-to-very-busy-bar/708289 "2014-12-30T12:09:03Z")
Last night I around 11 PM went with my son to a new bar so small it is a literal hole in the wall. It’s quite popular and was packed wall to wall with barely any room to move. It was a nice place and I my son and I saw … --- ## [OK, whadja give?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-whadja-give/708175)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-whadja-give/708175 "2014-12-30T06:17:40Z")
Since I asked Whadja get?, I’ll ask what you gave. I bought the SO a pair of Hafliger kitty slippers. But there was a problem: She’d bought new slippers a few months ago, and the cat urinated in them. Soaked 'em good.… --- ## [My coworker is paid less because she's black](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-coworker-is-paid-less-because-shes-black/708199)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-coworker-is-paid-less-because-shes-black/708199 "2014-12-30T03:53:54Z")
Rather, my former coworker because I quit. I got into a huge fight with the owner over a number of things, including that. It was a part time job for me, teaching English. I started there in March and worked with this wo… --- ## [I'm into hour 5 of a clean install of Windows 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-into-hour-5-of-a-clean-install-of-windows-7/708487)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-into-hour-5-of-a-clean-install-of-windows-7/708487 "2014-12-30T02:27:07Z")
The actual installation of the OS didn’t take that long. I’ve installed well over 200 updates though, all of them dropping through Windows update. It got to like update number 167 of 186 of the last batch, which is app… --- ## [I think this would make a revived Weird Earl's:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-this-would-make-a-revived-weird-earls/708496)
**Author:** [@Find\_Friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Find_Friends)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-this-would-make-a-revived-weird-earls/708496 "2014-12-30T01:14:23Z")
At first I thought this was a parody oriented toward sceptics and various so-called non-believers: Imagine a Facebook Christmas 2,000 years ago But it clearly is “traditional” in intent. I personally think it should o… --- ## [Rhode Island Dopers- What do you know about giant Mr. Potatohead statues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhode-island-dopers-what-do-you-know-about-giant-mr-potatohead-statues/542104)
**Author:** [@Turpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turpentine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhode-island-dopers-what-do-you-know-about-giant-mr-potatohead-statues/542104 "2014-12-29T21:01:30Z")
Awhile back some friends and I made a quest to visit all the remaining Mr. Potatohead statues in Rhode Island. This old site describes these statues in more detail, saying that in the year 2000, they found 47 confirmed M… --- ## [I GOT A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH YOU PEOPLE-A Festivus Eve MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-lot-of-problems-with-you-people-a-festivus-eve-mmp/707897)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-a-lot-of-problems-with-you-people-a-festivus-eve-mmp/707897 "2014-12-29T11:22:42Z")
It’s Festivus Eve, so pull out your aluminum pole, air your grievances, and let the Feats of Strength begin!:smiley: Or hijack away, and I’ll just add that to next year’s grievances.:wink: --- ## [Shingles really hurts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shingles-really-hurts/707099)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shingles-really-hurts/707099 "2014-12-29T06:55:31Z")
I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy, and I’m a petty and vengeful fellow. Can’t sleep for the pain. Or bear to be touched. Trust me when I say you don’t want details much less pictures. That is all. --- ## [Developers in Florida want to declare a Forest area a slum. Seize the land.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developers-in-florida-want-to-declare-a-forest-area-a-slum-seize-the-land/708370)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developers-in-florida-want-to-declare-a-forest-area-a-slum-seize-the-land/708370 "2014-12-29T03:03:50Z")
Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and discovered a slum? :dubious: Natural and largely untouched rare pine rocklands are a public nuisance? I guess that’s one way to look at undeveloped land. It’s certainly not… --- ## [A Post-Weird Earls Weird Earl. SDMB--1950s Style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-post-weird-earls-weird-earl-sdmb-1950s-style/708398)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2014, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-post-weird-earls-weird-earl-sdmb-1950s-style/708398 "2014-12-29T01:00:18Z")
No Death Rays or Deeps Sea Trenches needed! --- ## [Robot Camel Jockeys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robot-camel-jockeys/708373)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robot-camel-jockeys/708373 "2014-12-28T21:37:29Z")
For those who tuned in to see some kind of racist squawk, consider yourself disappointed. (Or heartened, as the case may be.) I really do want to inform you about\*\* robot camel jockeys\*\* - without a euphemism or slur in … --- ## [Is anyone expecting a white Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-expecting-a-white-christmas/707752)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-expecting-a-white-christmas/707752 "2014-12-28T15:54:40Z")
I was just checking my local weather forecast. It should be 48F and raining on Christmas Day. Come on now, this isn’t October! --- ## [Computer Buffs- I have no idea how to help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-buffs-i-have-no-idea-how-to-help/708276)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-buffs-i-have-no-idea-how-to-help/708276 "2014-12-28T14:06:00Z")
I have received this request from a friend. I have no idea what so ever - does anyone have any suggestions? (Not rude ones :slight\_smile: ) Any idea how I can get some information, Apps, books, etc. off my old iPad and … --- ## [I love that peaceful feeling I get after cleaning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-that-peaceful-feeling-i-get-after-cleaning/708287)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-love-that-peaceful-feeling-i-get-after-cleaning/708287 "2014-12-28T06:22:51Z")
I literally was just scrubbing my bathroom with a toothbrush and foaming bleach. I also was on my knees scrubbing hard to reach spots of my kitchen floor with a rag and hot water. Then I scrubbed my living room trim an… --- ## [New Spring Shoes!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-spring-shoes/443044)
**Author:** [@Squeaker\_Snow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squeaker_Snow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-spring-shoes/443044 "2014-12-28T03:30:48Z")
Whooo-hoooo! I bought my second pair of new spring shoes (a pair of four inch high, snake-skin open toe, platform Charles Jordan sling-backs) last night at DSW and I’m still thrilled. What is it about a new pair of kil… --- ## [I now own land on an island](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-now-own-land-on-an-island/707938)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-now-own-land-on-an-island/707938 "2014-12-27T23:59:42Z")
As part of the Cards Against Humanity’s 10 days or whatever of Kwanzaa, they sent me a title to a square foot of land on an island in Lake St. George, Maine. It also says that I am allowed to be anywhere on this island,… --- ## [Not worth a pitting but](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-worth-a-pitting-but/708223)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-worth-a-pitting-but/708223 "2014-12-27T23:03:29Z")
Wasn’t there an old folk tradition somewhere that involved yelling into a hole in a tree about things that make you angry? I’m yelling in the hole: A guy I generally like is friends with me on facebook, and posts a lot… --- ## [Christmas Cards for Doper Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-cards-for-doper-kids/705618)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-cards-for-doper-kids/705618 "2014-12-27T23:03:21Z")
It’s about that time of year again. Bookkeeper has coordinated in the past, and will hopefully do so again this year. Please post if you want to send cards to Doper kids or have your kids receive cards. StG --- ## [Check in here if you are working on Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-in-here-if-you-are-working-on-christmas/708155)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-in-here-if-you-are-working-on-christmas/708155 "2014-12-27T19:39:52Z")
Head of security at a trucking facility. As I like to put it, I go to work on Christmas so that the thieves can take the holiday off to be with their families. I’m the only one here except for the (very) occasional truc… --- ## [Million-Mummy Cemetery Unearthed in Egypt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/million-mummy-cemetery-unearthed-in-egypt/708069)
**Author:** [@Sciency](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sciency)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/million-mummy-cemetery-unearthed-in-egypt/708069 "2014-12-27T09:15:23Z")
" " --- ## [Help me choose a new color printer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-new-color-printer/708237)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-a-new-color-printer/708237 "2014-12-27T03:26:06Z")
My old color printer seems dead and I want to replace it but none of the options are very appealing. Thoughts? I want it for occasionally printing photographs, up to 8" by 10". It’s not for text (I have another printer … --- ## [Today I learned about Manspreading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-learned-about-manspreading/707915)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-learned-about-manspreading/707915 "2014-12-26T23:51:05Z")
Metropolitan Transportation Authority cracking down on manspreading I’ve been a public transit rider my whole life and I’ve never noticed this phenomenon before. Now I won’t be able to NOT see it. Dude, close your leg… --- ## [Merry Christmas Everyone!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone/708150)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/merry-christmas-everyone/708150 "2014-12-26T23:02:09Z")
I’ve had a hard time getting in the christmas spirit this year. When money is tight, it’s so hard to find gifts for people and that makes shopping a chore, instead of the fun it should be. But yesterday, I found an aff… --- ## [Director of security operations for DEF CON thinks the FBI is wrong for blaming N Korea.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/director-of-security-operations-for-def-con-thinks-the-fbi-is-wrong-for-blaming-n-korea/708209)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/director-of-security-operations-for-def-con-thinks-the-fbi-is-wrong-for-blaming-n-korea/708209 "2014-12-26T15:00:52Z")
If the hack doesn’t fit they must acquit. :stuck\_out\_tongue: This is something to think about. It’s difficult to believe the FBI would wrongly accuse N Korea and risk provoking an International incident. This author’s… --- ## [Me and my girlfriend split up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-girlfriend-split-up/708023)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/me-and-my-girlfriend-split-up/708023 "2014-12-26T09:06:09Z")
Here’s the backstory: Relationship advice / thoughts. - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board So after writing the above thread, I decided I wanted to visit her one more time to make sure. The moment I saw … --- ## [I cracked the sun!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cracked-the-sun/706834)
**Author:** [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cracked-the-sun/706834 "2014-12-26T03:35:55Z")
I’ve been working on a piece of stained glass for about 2 weeks. Solar System Today I did all the foiling and decided to solder it. I heard the sun crack as soon as I touched it with the soldering iron. :frowning: I do… --- ## [Looking for the dog equivalent of the ANSI cat: \>^..^\<](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-dog-equivalent-of-the-ansi-cat/708112)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-dog-equivalent-of-the-ansi-cat/708112 "2014-12-26T03:21:00Z")
\>^…^\< Or whatever you want to call it. or as a alternative a very simple drawing that can be recognized right away as a symbol for a dog. The simpler the better. --- ## [Best after-Xmas sale EVER!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-after-xmas-sale-ever/708162)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2014, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-after-xmas-sale-ever/708162 "2014-12-26T01:13:30Z")
A couple of cemeteries in our area have an unbelievably tempting offer. From the ad in today’s paper: “Private Estates/Cremation EstatesBurial Gardens “CLEARANCE” SALE! PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR PRIVATE TOUR!” “In addition a… --- ## [Best/worst Xmas tree you can remember.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-xmas-tree-you-can-remember/707364)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-xmas-tree-you-can-remember/707364 "2014-12-25T17:55:10Z")
Or in between. Sometime in the mid '60s my mother brought home an aluminum tree. Looked like strips of aluminum foil but as I remember felt like razors. Not many ornaments on it. No lights. On the floor was a color … --- ## [For those of us with aging parents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-of-us-with-aging-parents/707886)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2014, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-of-us-with-aging-parents/707886 "2014-12-25T14:17:54Z")
I can’t take any credit for this other than the author being my daughter, but I thought others may relate to it. She wrote this for a class and it reflects the changes we all go through when our parents age. This I Beli… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=779) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=781)