# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=976 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 977 --- ## [So, would it kill you to accept same-sex marriage? Huh - apparently, it would.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-would-it-kill-you-to-accept-same-sex-marriage-huh-apparently-it-would/659115)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-would-it-kill-you-to-accept-same-sex-marriage-huh-apparently-it-would/659115 "2013-05-26T22:16:06Z")
A far-right activist/writer in France was so upset over the adoption of same-sex marriage that he committed suicide by shooting himself in front of the high alter of Notre-Dame in Paris. Really. Well-known French far-R… --- ## [When someone turns down an invitation with a lame reason, just accept it, okay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-turns-down-an-invitation-with-a-lame-reason-just-accept-it-okay/658964)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-someone-turns-down-an-invitation-with-a-lame-reason-just-accept-it-okay/658964 "2013-05-26T22:01:54Z")
Really. If I wanted to do whatever, it would take a really large reason to keep me away. “I’d love to go to that concert with you, but my niece is getting married that day.” That sort of thing. When I say I can’t com… --- ## [Are you in the Canadian Maritimes? Come sit by me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-in-the-canadian-maritimes-come-sit-by-me/659375)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-in-the-canadian-maritimes-come-sit-by-me/659375 "2013-05-26T21:04:00Z")
My father and I had a whirlwind drive through the Maritimes the first week in May. NH to St. John to Charlottetown to Sydney to Halifax to Digby to St John to Fredericton to NH; 2242 miles in six days (what’s that, 7800… --- ## [Pneumonia can be really bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pneumonia-can-be-really-bad/659254)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pneumonia-can-be-really-bad/659254 "2013-05-26T18:43:49Z")
I don’t even remember most of May. Two courses of antibiotics, cipro and amox, ugh I hate taking antibiotics. Seemed like it was clearing up after the first one but…oh joy its back now painful in both lungs! There were… --- ## [I'm dead inside; why do people want to "be like me"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-dead-inside-why-do-people-want-to-be-like-me/658927)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-dead-inside-why-do-people-want-to-be-like-me/658927 "2013-05-26T18:33:39Z")
It just happened again; someone told me they wished they could “be like me”. I’m quiet. I take care of my business and I keep to myself. I generally keep my thoughts and opinions to myself. I show little to no emotio… --- ## [Breaking News -- RAF Fighter Forces Passenger Plane to Land near London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-raf-fighter-forces-passenger-plane-to-land-near-london/659219)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-raf-fighter-forces-passenger-plane-to-land-near-london/659219 "2013-05-26T13:52:46Z")
BBC TV has this now. A passenger jet from Pakistan just 10 minutes away from landing in Manchester sent out a signal. An RAF Tornado fighter scrambled and forced the jet to land near London. The plane was isolated. No co… --- ## [Way too bizarre way too early](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-too-bizarre-way-too-early/659311)
**Author:** [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/way-too-bizarre-way-too-early/659311 "2013-05-26T05:57:53Z")
I woke up abruptly about an hour ago when I heard the sound of someone crying - no, keening - outside my window. I looked out and saw a man stumbling up the street in front of the house. As I’m thinking, “Oh, jeez, I’m n… --- ## [Whew! I'm still young enough to be called "dear" by a little old lady!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whew-im-still-young-enough-to-be-called-dear-by-a-little-old-lady/659141)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whew-im-still-young-enough-to-be-called-dear-by-a-little-old-lady/659141 "2013-05-26T05:02:09Z")
I was going into a building and a little old lady (white hair, kerchief, cane) was just coming out. I opened the rather heavy doors for her. She smiled and said “Thank you dear, I really appreciate it.” I’ve still got … --- ## [Anyone remember 10-10 long distance services?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-10-10-long-distance-services/659215)
**Author:** [@SirRay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SirRay)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-10-10-long-distance-services/659215 "2013-05-26T04:45:24Z")
Well, wiki does of course, but I had forgotten about those once heavily advertised services until recently when I was going thru some of my parents old papers and came across what at first looked like a Christmas card (n… --- ## [my son fought this guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-fought-this-guy/659374)
**Author:** [@Lanzy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lanzy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-son-fought-this-guy/659374 "2013-05-26T04:22:51Z")
He said he was a decent wrestler but sucked at MMA. He also thought he was stupid as he refused to tap out in sparring. My son got him in an arm bar and let him go rather than break his arm. The dumb ass yelled at him an… --- ## [can anyone help me with this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-this/659336)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-this/659336 "2013-05-26T03:11:58Z")
I am trying to make an account on this forum called rulez-server.de (a gaming forum) but it keeps saying the activation code is wrong. I have re-entered it at least 15 times. I am thinking there is something wrong with … --- ## [Mystery Science Theater 3000 & Golden Girl Rue McClanahan stripping = solid gold win!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mystery-science-theater-3000-golden-girl-rue-mcclanahan-stripping-solid-gold-win/659356)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mystery-science-theater-3000-golden-girl-rue-mcclanahan-stripping-solid-gold-win/659356 "2013-05-26T00:44:28Z")
Rue’s McLana-cans Well my jaw dropped … a little. --- ## [What If Certain Countries Found And Used Advanced DNA Tech ("Rebirthing", Genetic Enhancement)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-certain-countries-found-and-used-advanced-dna-tech-rebirthing-genetic-enhancement/659345)
**Author:** [@AHeinrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHeinrich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-certain-countries-found-and-used-advanced-dna-tech-rebirthing-genetic-enhancement/659345 "2013-05-26T00:37:35Z")
Let’s say that China and certain African countries came upon (together) some advanced hive systems buried deep underground in their respective borders (i.e. secret and previously unknown ancient tech) - “hive systems” as… --- ## [Earthquake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthquake/659194)
**Author:** [@Twoflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Twoflower)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earthquake/659194 "2013-05-25T23:50:39Z")
Just felt one in Sacramento?!?!?! Don’t see anything on USGS … anybody else feel it? --- ## [To the ladies, when shoe shopping ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-ladies-when-shoe-shopping/659160)
**Author:** [@Ben-s](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ben-s)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-ladies-when-shoe-shopping/659160 "2013-05-25T18:08:35Z")
I use to be a woman’s shoe salesman and had quite a few different experiences. Ladies, when is the last time that you went into a shoe store and had your feet measured professionally ? And I don’t mean the self service … --- ## [What's All This About Banks Losing A Few Cent Per Transaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-all-this-about-banks-losing-a-few-cent-per-transaction/659305)
**Author:** [@AHeinrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHeinrich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-all-this-about-banks-losing-a-few-cent-per-transaction/659305 "2013-05-25T17:08:09Z")
Every time a transaction/transfer is made, is it true that a few cent or something is lost? So is it possible to create a software that would recover those lost amounts? If so, how much could one reasonably expect to ma… --- ## [Stupid move by Nutella lawyers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-move-by-nutella-lawyers/658915)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-move-by-nutella-lawyers/658915 "2013-05-25T15:55:36Z")
Really really stupid. So… She likes nutella. She encourages other people to try the stuff some of those people then buy the stuff. Then there is a website, then World nutella day - books recipes etc. and etc… lots of… --- ## [I was asked to participate in a 4 way last night.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-asked-to-participate-in-a-4-way-last-night/656857)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-asked-to-participate-in-a-4-way-last-night/656857 "2013-05-25T06:13:49Z")
I visited a good friend last night who I haven’t seen in months. He knows I’m recently separated, so it was a good excuse to invite me over for some laughs. I’ve never been to his new house nor met his relatively new S… --- ## [Things you almost but didn't quite witness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-almost-but-didnt-quite-witness/659193)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-almost-but-didnt-quite-witness/659193 "2013-05-25T05:10:08Z")
The one I really regret was in 1972. 13 year old Boyo Jim had talked his parents into letting him go, alone using public transportation, to a Chicago Cubs baseball game at Wrigley. This was from the south suburbs to th… --- ## [So, it looks like my marriage is ending.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-it-looks-like-my-marriage-is-ending/659195)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-it-looks-like-my-marriage-is-ending/659195 "2013-05-25T04:49:38Z")
All I can do is cry at the moment. Our first date was a Christmas party in 1984. I’m 56 years old. What the hell do I do now. I don’t even have a job. Holy fuck. --- ## [Stupid Corporate Presentation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-corporate-presentation/659065)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-corporate-presentation/659065 "2013-05-25T04:12:45Z")
Sitting in a boring Corporate review meeting, a summary of improvements made in a failing program. One of the primary charts used to track progress in these improvement procedures is called the “WORM” chart. Noone I ha… --- ## [Repeating a grade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeating-a-grade/571322)
**Author:** [@Chicagojeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicagojeff)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repeating-a-grade/571322 "2013-05-25T03:36:58Z")
I rarely start threads but i wanted to get some feedback from fellow dopers on this issue. Long story short my son Little chicagojeff (LCJ) is a 13 yr old eight grader in public school. He’s also a 6’2 170lb small forwa… --- ## [The "written by a coked up orangutan" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-written-by-a-coked-up-orangutan-thread/659137)
**Author:** [@HotDogWater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HotDogWater)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-written-by-a-coked-up-orangutan-thread/659137 "2013-05-25T00:09:10Z")
Hey how ya doin that yours? mind if a have a little taste? got any bananas? no, i’m really not hungry I just like bananas know what I’m sayin? goddam the females over there sure got some sloped foreheads huh? am I right … --- ## [Oklahoma Tornado Survivor Finds Missing Dog During Live Interview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-tornado-survivor-finds-missing-dog-during-live-interview/658948)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-tornado-survivor-finds-missing-dog-during-live-interview/658948 "2013-05-24T18:41:34Z")
I have something in my eye. From the tornado. --- ## [How tricky is it for a Brit to get a green card then become a US citizen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tricky-is-it-for-a-brit-to-get-a-green-card-then-become-a-us-citizen/659080)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tricky-is-it-for-a-brit-to-get-a-green-card-then-become-a-us-citizen/659080 "2013-05-24T18:22:30Z")
Hypothetically speaking… I’ve JFGI but right now I just need an absolute ‘for dummies’ guide, the easiest ways seem to be to have a job there waiting for you…which I don’t, have family over there…which I don’t, or marry… --- ## [Gays cut from immigration bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-cut-from-immigration-bill/659028)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-cut-from-immigration-bill/659028 "2013-05-24T16:52:59Z")
“And stay out!” says the Senate to partners of gay Americans. As neutral an article as I can find. HuffPo. I understand poliitics. I get that compromise is necessary, so there’s no real debate here. This is just a mun… --- ## [Helicopter mechanic owns up to crash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-mechanic-owns-up-to-crash/659213)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-mechanic-owns-up-to-crash/659213 "2013-05-24T16:45:28Z")
Mechanic takes responsibility for Honolulu emergency A Robinson R22 came down in Honolulu a couple of weeks ago, after an engine failure. It seems that people like to ‘cover their ass…ignments’ and minimise their role… --- ## [Arkansas State Treasurer caught with her hand in the cookie jar.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-state-treasurer-caught-with-her-hand-in-the-cookie-jar/658872)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arkansas-state-treasurer-caught-with-her-hand-in-the-cookie-jar/658872 "2013-05-24T16:14:21Z")
Well this is awkward. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Our duly elected state treasurer got hauled off to jail this weekend. It started last year when she sold some bonds early and cost the state 400 grand. The Legislative Joint Audit… --- ## [Finding out what someone’s TRUE opinion of you ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-out-what-someone-s-true-opinion-of-you/659153)
**Author:** [@Beelzebubba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beelzebubba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-out-what-someone-s-true-opinion-of-you/659153 "2013-05-24T13:17:41Z")
I lost my best buddy, constant companion and source of unconditional love on December 3, 2012. Her name was Ana (short for Anastasia) and she was a part of my family for 10 years and 8 months. She was very petite (6.2l… --- ## [Holy Mother Fucking Shit, or... Looks like I'm moving to Memphis, TN.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-mother-fucking-shit-or-looks-like-im-moving-to-memphis-tn/658944)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-mother-fucking-shit-or-looks-like-im-moving-to-memphis-tn/658944 "2013-05-24T06:50:06Z")
After being born and raised in Detroit, MI (well, born in Detroit, raised in the area), and living here for 40 years, my family and I getting the hell out of Dodge. I never saw myself living in, or anywhere near the sou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=975) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=977)