# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=848 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 849 --- ## [What completely normal situations get your goat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-completely-normal-situations-get-your-goat/674874)
**Author:** [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-completely-normal-situations-get-your-goat/674874 "2014-05-20T19:10:54Z")
I was talking to a friend the other day who casually mentioned their fifteen year old son was getting his wisdom teeth pulled. I had an immediate outrage reaction. “WHAT?? WHY?? DON’T LET THEM DO THAT!! NOOOOOO! ARGH!” I… --- ## [Adios, Kingsford charco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adios-kingsford-charco/688705)
**Author:** [@slowlearner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slowlearner)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adios-kingsford-charco/688705 "2014-05-20T14:33:37Z")
Rick with a p Perry, Gov of the great state of Texas, was discussing a death penalty case and didn’t know he was close to an open mic and had his sentiment toward the condemned recorded, it was “Adios! MoFo.” He’s going … --- ## [Amusement parks and Roller Coasters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusement-parks-and-roller-coasters/688581)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusement-parks-and-roller-coasters/688581 "2014-05-20T14:20:58Z")
My son is all excited about his schools trip to Worlds of Fun here in Kansas city. The kids have their day mapped out as to which rises they want to hit and when. Roller coasters are the big hits with many kids only want… --- ## [Whats high school drivers Ed like these days?Anyone take it in the last 10 yrs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-high-school-drivers-ed-like-these-days-anyone-take-it-in-the-last-10-yrs/588547)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2011, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-high-school-drivers-ed-like-these-days-anyone-take-it-in-the-last-10-yrs/588547 "2011-07-14T07:12:16Z")
Ah… Summertime and drivers ed was a sophomore ritual during the summer before we started or junior high school year. At least that’s when most of us turned 15 or 16 and were eligible for learner permits. I remember the… --- ## [Colorado river reaches sea for first time in decades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-river-reaches-sea-for-first-time-in-decades/688752)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-river-reaches-sea-for-first-time-in-decades/688752 "2014-05-20T06:08:35Z")
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25587-colorado-river-reaches-sea-for-first-time-in-decades.html#.U3pBK2d3s5s Wow! I didn’t know this … mostly due to the fact that I don’t live in Mexico, but I do look at my wall… --- ## [New Puppy Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-puppy-name/688247)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-puppy-name/688247 "2014-05-20T03:05:16Z")
We had to put down our very loved 12 year old chocolate lab in January. Then we lost a great friend a few weeks later, and then my Dad in April… so suffice it to say it hasn’t been the best year so far. We just found a … --- ## [I may have contributed to someone getting fired.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-contributed-to-someone-getting-fired/688634)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-contributed-to-someone-getting-fired/688634 "2014-05-20T01:13:47Z")
So a new girl started working at my place a couple of months ago. We don’t work in the same department but see each other in the smoking area. She is friendly and chatty, and bums cigarettes from me a fair amount. Somet… --- ## [New Engrish website!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-engrish-website/688768)
**Author:** [@Greekfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greekfreak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-engrish-website/688768 "2014-05-19T20:58:27Z")
Hello, folks–I’ve just opened up a new website at johnnythegreek21.com called “Johnny Engrish”, and if you’re bored, you might enjoy checking it out. It’s a collection of all the mangled, screwed-up English signs, sloga… --- ## [Russian POV video regarding the cold war air superiority race. (in English)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-pov-video-regarding-the-cold-war-air-superiority-race-in-english/688766)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-pov-video-regarding-the-cold-war-air-superiority-race-in-english/688766 "2014-05-19T20:42:00Z")
This 50 minute YouTube video gives the Russian POV on the fighter/interceptor race from the Mig 15 on through the 90’s. It’s 50 minutes long, but if you’re a military or aircraft enthusiast, it’s worth the time to wat… --- ## [Hooked by the crook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooked-by-the-crook/688676)
**Author:** [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooked-by-the-crook/688676 "2014-05-19T19:15:22Z")
Background: I finally stopped going to church several months ago, after years of trying in vain to force myself to believe the unbelievable. I explained to my wife and kids why I was quitting church, but also promised … --- ## [My username is not an acronym!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-username-is-not-an-acronym/688499)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-username-is-not-an-acronym/688499 "2014-05-19T18:24:59Z")
Nor am I a racist. I’m actually quite surprised at the number of queries I get about it. Or maybe I shouldn’t be given how race sensitive this board is. But I don’t feel I post anything controversial. Anyway, my userna… --- ## [The "What are your summer plans?" MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-what-are-your-summer-plans-mmp/688261)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 364\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-what-are-your-summer-plans-mmp/688261 "2014-05-19T15:50:23Z")
As kids, we always knew exactly what we wanted to do when school was out and summer was ours. Funny how that changes when you become a bill-paying adult. Still, summer is traditionally vacation time. Do you have plans… --- ## [Confession in the Blind Faith murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confession-in-the-blind-faith-murder/688639)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confession-in-the-blind-faith-murder/688639 "2014-05-19T11:45:52Z")
In 1984 Robert Marshall hired killers to murder his wife the murder occurred at a rest stop on the Garden State Parkway. The murder and trial became a big news story in New Jersey. It led to a best selling book by Joe M… --- ## [Ottawa Dopefest 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ottawa-dopefest-2014/687734)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ottawa-dopefest-2014/687734 "2014-05-19T11:40:12Z")
Some of us are starting to think about a visit to the tulip fest on the May long weekend: specifically Sunday May 18. We could meet at Dow’s Lake pavilion for a beverage or three, then go look at the tulips, and finish… --- ## [How the villainous view villains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-villainous-view-villains/688305)
**Author:** [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-villainous-view-villains/688305 "2014-05-19T11:37:30Z")
I was wondering this over the weekend after (again) reading my local paper and finding out about more terrible acts being committed by people in different places. How do you suppose the villainous amongst us view villain… --- ## [I found a HUGE sea turtle today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-huge-sea-turtle-today/688668)
**Author:** [@PurpleClogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PurpleClogs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-found-a-huge-sea-turtle-today/688668 "2014-05-19T04:32:19Z")
We went to the beach for the day (central Texas Gulf Coast). I saw what I thought was a plastic bag or a big out of place rock, got closer and it was a HUGE sea turtle! She had crawled about 20 ft onto the beach, I thi… --- ## [Sanyo NL-421 rechargeable flashlight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanyo-nl-421-rechargeable-flashlight/688688)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanyo-nl-421-rechargeable-flashlight/688688 "2014-05-19T02:55:24Z")
I found one of these for sale recently, and I ordered it. My mom had one when she was flying in the late-'60s/early-'70s. It was always plugged into the socket where she had her morning coffee and book. I thought it w… --- ## [Bowser is for real!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowser-is-for-real/688642)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2014, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowser-is-for-real/688642 "2014-05-19T01:32:08Z")
Where’s a power-up mushroom when you need one? --- ## [This is it! Tomorrow, 5/16/2014, patriots are taking back our government!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-it-tomorrow-5-16-2014-patriots-are-taking-back-our-government/688561)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-it-tomorrow-5-16-2014-patriots-are-taking-back-our-government/688561 "2014-05-18T17:28:22Z")
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/13/operation-american-spring-promises-to-drive-obama-from-office-this-friday/ :rolleyes: They expect 10 to 30 million? I think they’re going to be disappointed. --- ## [Jenny McCarthy is not the antivaccine antichrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenny-mccarthy-is-not-the-antivaccine-antichrist/688624)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenny-mccarthy-is-not-the-antivaccine-antichrist/688624 "2014-05-18T15:48:05Z")
No, before you pit me, read this through. It’s something I’ve wanted to get off my chest for awhile. First, let me say that Ms. McCarthy is a moron and that she has done more to mobilize the antivaccine crowd than any … --- ## [Knee replaced on the 13th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-replaced-on-the-13th/688660)
**Author:** [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knee-replaced-on-the-13th/688660 "2014-05-18T07:02:06Z")
First, the pain is incredible. I expected it but it still caught me by surprise. 2nd, I don’t get a CPM. It is a passive exercise that is supposed to help increase flexibility and recovery. Everyone I know that has had… --- ## [I await your jealousy -- Madison to host this year's Bacon Festival](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-await-your-jealousy-madison-to-host-this-years-bacon-festival/688540)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-await-your-jealousy-madison-to-host-this-years-bacon-festival/688540 "2014-05-17T21:06:54Z")
There is a brief description here. A very slightly more informative press release here (pdf warning). From what I understand it’s much like Christianity. You eat what you worship. --- ## [Saint Zero - RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saint-zero-rip/688563)
**Author:** [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saint-zero-rip/688563 "2014-05-17T20:30:23Z")
My husband, Saint Zero, introduced me to this board and this wonderfully eclectic group of people. He hasn’t posted here in several years, but some of the older Dopers may remember him. James moved to Heaven this mornin… --- ## [Beginning responses with the word "So"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginning-responses-with-the-word-so/688605)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_Urquhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_Urquhart)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginning-responses-with-the-word-so/688605 "2014-05-17T14:29:17Z")
This topic has been addressed before, on these very boards (I think \*\*Walloon \*\*was looking for the same information that I am, and the thread didn’t really go that way) and elsewhere (link to a NYT column), but I’m wond… --- ## [Marriage equality in Arkansas!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-equality-in-arkansas/688151)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-equality-in-arkansas/688151 "2014-05-17T03:15:28Z")
Arkansas :eek: just saw it’s first legal(ish) gay wedding today. I wonder how many more couples will get married before the state AG get’s the ruling stayed (likely sometime Monday afternoon). I predict SCOTUS is go… --- ## [Fire, Fire everywhere....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-fire-everywhere/688481)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fire-fire-everywhere/688481 "2014-05-16T22:35:34Z")
Well, it’s been hotter than a 2 pecker billy goat here in my little corner of Southern California the last couple of days. Dry heat with wind and now fires. Lots of fires. One, about 10 miles north (Camp Pendleton … --- ## [Ask not for whom the World's Smallest Violin wails; it wails for thee.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-not-for-whom-the-worlds-smallest-violin-wails-it-wails-for-thee/688539)
**Author:** [@Haunted\_Pasta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Haunted_Pasta)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-not-for-whom-the-worlds-smallest-violin-wails-it-wails-for-thee/688539 "2014-05-16T22:27:46Z")
I have come to bear witness to my coworker’s tale of woe. As you read, you will no doubt hear the sad strains of the World’s Smallest Violin playing mournfully in the background. Perhaps, when you have finished, you, t… --- ## [iOS 7 - any holdouts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-7-any-holdouts/688414)
**Author:** [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-7-any-holdouts/688414 "2014-05-16T18:49:12Z")
Well, I finally caved and bumped my iPad up to iOS7 (7.1.something, actually). After months of ignoring my app uodate requests and that little “1” in General Settings, I hit the wall. One of my apps no longer worked, and… --- ## [Beautiful Piper PA-24 Comanche](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-piper-pa-24-comanche/688158)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beautiful-piper-pa-24-comanche/688158 "2014-05-16T17:50:32Z")
Doing a bit of \[del\]self-torture\[/del\] looking at airplanes, I found this beautiful 1959 Piper PA-24 Comanche. What a stunning plane! And the panel is really nice. Piper built the Comanche from 1957 to 1972. After th… --- ## [van der Sloot getting married and gonna be a daddy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-der-sloot-getting-married-and-gonna-be-a-daddy/688543)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-der-sloot-getting-married-and-gonna-be-a-daddy/688543 "2014-05-16T16:33:23Z")
Apparently in Peru, you can have sex with another inmate’s sister when she’s there visiting and it’s okay even when you are serving a 28 year sentence for murder. Baby-momma is 5 months pregnant, and they’re getting m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=847) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=849)