# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=808 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 809 --- ## [Fuck you, anxiety.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-anxiety/698795)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-anxiety/698795 "2014-09-23T19:09:46Z")
Yes, fuck you in the ass with a nice rusty chainsaw. All the chemicals in the world don’t seem to able to fight you. You lurk in the shadows and then pounce, stealing what little joy I get out of my days and turning me i… --- ## [Busy little bees-stupid ass wasps.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/busy-little-bees-stupid-ass-wasps/698007)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/busy-little-bees-stupid-ass-wasps/698007 "2014-09-23T16:54:41Z")
MPSIMS of course The house I bought last year has tons and tons of flowers. And this time of year tons of bees. It’s kind of interesting to watch them throughout the summer and fall. Maybe 20-30 hover and dip like crazy… --- ## [Best No True Scotsman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-no-true-scotsman/698919)
**Author:** [@Galanthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Galanthus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-no-true-scotsman/698919 "2014-09-23T16:41:57Z")
Today I heard the best example of the “No True Scottsman” fallacy that I have ever heard. Listening to a dejected Yes voter in Dundee being interviewed on the radio he said … “No True Scottsman would vote No” Awesome. … --- ## [Can you top this lame excuse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-top-this-lame-excuse/699047)
**Author:** [@weef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/weef)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-top-this-lame-excuse/699047 "2014-09-23T16:05:56Z")
My brother-in-law wasn’t answering my wife’s texts for weeks. There was nothing so important that she had to actually make a phone call but they usually check up on each other every few days via texts. Other siblings had… --- ## [questionable browsing history on android phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questionable-browsing-history-on-android-phone/698405)
**Author:** [@Depechemode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Depechemode)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questionable-browsing-history-on-android-phone/698405 "2014-09-23T14:12:35Z")
I was using my husband’s phone and noticed an adult site in the history called lonely and then a word that rhymes with witches.com. Is it possible that he didn’t browse this site or is it 100% certain he did? I don’t w… --- ## [We're gittin' married](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-gittin-married/698978)
**Author:** [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-gittin-married/698978 "2014-09-23T12:13:07Z")
This isn’t news to me, but I’m a very lucky guy. Almost a year ago I met a gorgeous and talented woman who made me laugh, made me feel great about myself, encouraged me, made me happy, made me better - in short, someone … --- ## [Word pairs that describe something in both orders.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-pairs-that-describe-something-in-both-orders/699043)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/word-pairs-that-describe-something-in-both-orders/699043 "2014-09-23T07:59:37Z")
So far all I can come up with is milk chocolate and chocolate milk. --- ## [I remember, Mom.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-remember-mom/552754)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-remember-mom/552754 "2014-09-23T00:55:39Z")
I remember the life-sized Snoopy on his doghouse that you sculpted in snow one winter. I remember all the little hand-crafted, candy-filled surprises you set out for us kids on special mornings like Valentine’s Day and … --- ## [Shake Your Silk-Maker: The Dance of the Peacock Spider](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shake-your-silk-maker-the-dance-of-the-peacock-spider/699040)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shake-your-silk-maker-the-dance-of-the-peacock-spider/699040 "2014-09-22T20:39:17Z")
Peacock spider mating dance. --- ## [The Epically Continuing MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529)
**Author:** [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epically-continuing-mmp/698529 "2014-09-22T05:38:13Z")
As y’all may know, I’ve been writing a Continuing Epic which has all the earmarks of growing into novel proportions. It started as a post for LJ Idol and then suddenly inspirations began merging, characters started recur… --- ## [My Useless Factlets...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-useless-factlets/696359)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-useless-factlets/696359 "2014-09-22T04:48:35Z")
Hey gang. So, earlier this year I found myself really annoying all the people I knew because I constantly wanted to text randomly about how the deepest hole is this one thing, or how bananas are doomed or about how Pand… --- ## [Insomnia and retirement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomnia-and-retirement/698959)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomnia-and-retirement/698959 "2014-09-22T03:30:22Z")
I seem to have gotten a reprieve my insomnia. I went back to work part time in the evening at a volunteer position. After struggling with mostly 2 1/2 to 4 hours sleep for the past 3 years as soon as I went back to work … --- ## [I wonder, is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge the BIGGEST viral thing to date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-the-biggest-viral-thing-to-date/696395)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-the-biggest-viral-thing-to-date/696395 "2014-09-21T20:56:37Z")
This is just a short list of people who have done it. it’s not counting all of the hundreds of local celebs (DJs, bands, CEOs, groups) who have done it nor all the average joe/janes who have done it. I know we’ve had b… --- ## [When did the term "first name buddies" become obsolete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-term-first-name-buddies-become-obsolete/699031)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-term-first-name-buddies-become-obsolete/699031 "2014-09-21T20:01:38Z")
I remember that even in the 80s, it was a popular meme in court dramas that if someone slipped up and called a person by their first name, it was evidence that they were friends and in on it together. For example: Say … --- ## [Ten Minutes and My Nerves are Already Almost Shot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-minutes-and-my-nerves-are-already-almost-shot/699023)
**Author:** [@Hopeful\_Crow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hopeful_Crow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ten-minutes-and-my-nerves-are-already-almost-shot/699023 "2014-09-21T18:52:24Z")
There’s a group of girls advertising their car wash down on the corner. By advertising, I mean shrieking at the top of their lungs. Not shrieking “CAR WASH” or anything like that. Just shrieking. It’s going to be a l… --- ## [Anyone know anything about this iOS 8 rumor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-anything-about-this-ios-8-rumor/698989)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-anything-about-this-ios-8-rumor/698989 "2014-09-21T18:18:47Z")
There’s a rumor going around (based on an “anonymous Apple employee” and a line in a patent application) that iOS 8 has a law enforcement “shutoff” switch that will prevent anyone with a device with that OS from filming … --- ## [Alternative names for The Straight Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-names-for-the-straight-dope/698994)
**Author:** [@ILikeForeignLanguages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ILikeForeignLanguages)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-names-for-the-straight-dope/698994 "2014-09-21T18:04:10Z")
“The Straight Weed” “The Straight Pot” “The Straight Grass” “The Straight Coke” “The Straight Crack” “The Straight Acid” “The Straight Meth” --- ## [World population of 11 billion by 2100.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-population-of-11-billion-by-2100/698915)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-population-of-11-billion-by-2100/698915 "2014-09-21T17:43:55Z")
Really? Ya think so? cite. --- ## [2nd Annual Summer Book Exchange](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2nd-annual-summer-book-exchange/694334)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2nd-annual-summer-book-exchange/694334 "2014-09-21T17:19:48Z")
Ok so it’s only KINDA annual cuz my life apparently always falls apart during the summer…and it’s not REALLY summer anymore, but I’ll make sure and do this better next time Here is last years thread on the matter I’ll … --- ## [Food Bank Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-bank-challenge/698996)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-bank-challenge/698996 "2014-09-21T14:28:35Z")
Since the popularity of the ice bucket challenge has been such a huge success, I’m sure every charity under the sun has started trying to figure out ways to generate some revenue. And being someone who doesn’t do a lot o… --- ## [Pallywood lies, and media's willing participation in them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pallywood-lies-and-medias-willing-participation-in-them/699055)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pallywood-lies-and-medias-willing-participation-in-them/699055 "2014-09-21T01:33:28Z")
The Guardian reported on July 29: Flames and clouds of black smoke billowed over Gaza's only power plant on after it was destroyed during the most relentless and widespread Israeli bombardment of the current conflict.… --- ## ["I have (this, that) and you don't"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-this-that-and-you-dont/698320)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-this-that-and-you-dont/698320 "2014-09-20T22:10:19Z")
What is a good, succinct response to someone who keeps playing the “I have (degree, qualification) and you don’t?” card as a trump card? Person: “We should revise rules to allow more warrantless searches. If you have… --- ## [Possibly rabid raccoon in our back yard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-rabid-raccoon-in-our-back-yard/698995)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possibly-rabid-raccoon-in-our-back-yard/698995 "2014-09-20T16:09:13Z")
Tonight, I walked outside and got hissed and charged by a raccoon. Of course I ran back inside and slammed the door. I’ve only once been charged by a wild animal before and I’m concerned that said raccoon is rabid. Its … --- ## [More Personal Peculiarities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-personal-peculiarities/695534)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-personal-peculiarities/695534 "2014-09-20T11:30:53Z")
Not necessarily “more personal” as in “TMI”, although that’'s OK too, but “more” in the sense that I’m sure this has been done before. I eat lunch at a local sandwich shop frequently, and I always get potato chips with … --- ## [Why does anyone take internet comments seriously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-anyone-take-internet-comments-seriously/699001)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-anyone-take-internet-comments-seriously/699001 "2014-09-20T07:50:40Z")
I’m sure we have all seen some news program where some celebrity will relate something like: But they said they received vile racist comments via twitter, showing the world is still not accepting etc. Or some news stor… --- ## [Really cool motorcycle helmet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-cool-motorcycle-helmet/689288)
**Author:** [@HotDogWater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HotDogWater)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2014, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-cool-motorcycle-helmet/689288 "2014-05-31T08:31:40Z")
Sometimes when I am commuting to or from work on my motorcycle, I start designing a better helmet in my head. It starts off with: A speaker system so I no longer have to use earbuds. Then I start blue-skying: A shield… --- ## [Country-Club Social Networking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-club-social-networking/698809)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-club-social-networking/698809 "2014-09-20T03:48:55Z")
Another case of life imitating satire: Gee, another site for people to post everything from when they’ll be on vacation to their nude selfies, except this one is all rich people? What could possibly go wrong? --- ## [Top this convoluted work history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-this-convoluted-work-history/698954)
**Author:** [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-this-convoluted-work-history/698954 "2014-09-20T02:43:19Z")
First off, after being unemployed for over a year, I start my new job this coming Monday. Yeah income! They were meticulous about verifying previous employment, and this was not especially easy. Thankfully I had pay s… --- ## [What's Mindfulness in laymans terms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-mindfulness-in-laymans-terms/698868)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-mindfulness-in-laymans-terms/698868 "2014-09-20T02:07:14Z")
I’ve been told to try and practice Mindfulness, but I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the concept, Are you supposed to block bad thoughts out? Ignore most things? I don’t understand the fact you’re supposed… --- ## [my new kitten was killed by my dogs today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-kitten-was-killed-by-my-dogs-today/698731)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2014, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-kitten-was-killed-by-my-dogs-today/698731 "2014-09-20T01:00:12Z")
The stray kitten I mentioned in Johnny’s thread about Creamsicle got out this morning while I was feeding the horses. The dogs, who’d been fine with him in the house, apparently saw him as “strange animal in the yard” an… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=807) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=809)