# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=118 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 119 --- ## [June mini-rants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-mini-rants/756294)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-mini-rants/756294 "2016-07-01T20:41:10Z")
And here it is, June 2nd, and not even a mini rant thread for the month. Have all our problems been solved? :smiley: All, except for mine, apparently. It has occurred to me that people who design public restrooms appar… --- ## [Fuck the passport offices in Florida, and the State Department](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-passport-offices-in-florida-and-the-state-department/731548)
**Author:** [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-passport-offices-in-florida-and-the-state-department/731548 "2016-06-30T13:40:35Z")
I’m a 32 year old US citizen born in the USA, to 2 US citizens who were born here, to 4 more US citizens who were born here. I recently applied for a passport so i can leave the United States and visit someone abroad. I… --- ## [Texit next! Who could complain about that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texit-next-who-could-complain-about-that/758288)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2016, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texit-next-who-could-complain-about-that/758288 "2016-06-30T13:18:05Z")
Texit is afoot! After Brexit, secessionist groups in the U.S. are all het up to do the same. It all starts with Texit, but other groups around the country are lickin’ their chops too. See Post #29729 and #29730 et seq… --- ## [\[Rant\] The Day I Quite Writing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-the-day-i-quite-writing/758501)
**Author:** [@Chihuahua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chihuahua)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-the-day-i-quite-writing/758501 "2016-06-29T23:22:01Z")
Nevermind. Fuck it. Doesn’t matter. I can’t even write the fucking title of the thread right so what fucking difference does it make --- ## [Virginia strikes again - abortion clinics must pass hospital standards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virginia-strikes-again-abortion-clinics-must-pass-hospital-standards/572521)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virginia-strikes-again-abortion-clinics-must-pass-hospital-standards/572521 "2016-06-29T19:34:26Z")
Story here. Well, I know which one I believe. Subject for debate: why is Virginia such a bastion of backwards, reactionary, mealy-mouthed, god-bothering busybodies? Is everything else so rosy there that they have al… --- ## [Drunk (former) UConn student Luke Gatti just wanted mac & cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-former-uconn-student-luke-gatti-just-wanted-mac-cheese/733997)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2016, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-former-uconn-student-luke-gatti-just-wanted-mac-cheese/733997 "2016-06-29T19:27:22Z")
This is more than 36 hours old now; I can’t believe there isn’t a thread on the Dope already. Video here. (NSFW) Synopsis: drunk 19 year old behaves like an ass, demands bacon jalapeño mac & cheese, assaults the manag… --- ## [Damn you iFit and your useless app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-ifit-and-your-useless-app/758444)
**Author:** [@Tread](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tread)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-ifit-and-your-useless-app/758444 "2016-06-28T20:21:27Z")
Just got an iFit classic and really like it, looks great, tracks all I need to track, but to use it fully, you must synch it to the app. App for Apple works fine, but it will not synch to my Android phone. Requires a … --- ## [And There It Is: Gunman was regular at Pulse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-it-is-gunman-was-regular-at-pulse/757312)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-there-it-is-gunman-was-regular-at-pulse/757312 "2016-06-28T05:12:28Z")
Some club regulars are saying that he was there on a number of occasions, that he was apparently a mean drunk, and talked about his family. Edit to add; Orlando Shooter Had Visited Pulse Nightclub Before | Time --- ## [Our Fucking Government is run by Children!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-fucking-government-is-run-by-children/758145)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-fucking-government-is-run-by-children/758145 "2016-06-27T15:08:45Z")
Sit-ins, filibusters, dead-locks! Goddammit, people! Act like fucking adults! Right, Left and Center, they all need to fucking GO! This would be better if the board actually let me type. :rolleyes: --- ## [Let's Help Trump Raise Some Money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-help-trump-raise-some-money/758121)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-help-trump-raise-some-money/758121 "2016-06-27T00:11:12Z")
Since Trump has less money in the campaign bank than a lot of California congressional candidates, he needs some good fund raising ideas. The traditional donors seem to be telling him to get lost. So here are two. Hav… --- ## [NRA Tells Parents To Keep Guns In Kids’ Rooms For Safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nra-tells-parents-to-keep-guns-in-kids-rooms-for-safety/757694)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nra-tells-parents-to-keep-guns-in-kids-rooms-for-safety/757694 "2016-06-26T21:00:11Z")
underlining mine. Seriously, an NRA spokesperson suggests hiding guns in your child’s room? For safety? The student is so much smarter than the teacher. --- ## [A Fun Fact I Learned Today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fun-fact-i-learned-today/758218)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2016, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fun-fact-i-learned-today/758218 "2016-06-26T17:01:18Z")
52% of Great Britain is racist. --- ## [Trump fans: Too stupid to vote in the first place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-fans-too-stupid-to-vote-in-the-first-place/757917)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-fans-too-stupid-to-vote-in-the-first-place/757917 "2016-06-24T19:45:11Z")
Long story made short: Earlier today, I had a conversation with two women who have worked as poll workers in our area; they’re needing more and asked me, but you couldn’t pay me enough to do that. Anyway, they were tel… --- ## [Another fucking hoax threat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fucking-hoax-threat/757516)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fucking-hoax-threat/757516 "2016-06-24T16:06:19Z")
When are we going to stop falling for these stupid hoaxes? Whoever called in this treat needs to be severely punished. There are also hoax bomb scares at schools all the time. Always committed by stupid a-holes who … --- ## [Microsoft Office Rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-office-rant/758158)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-office-rant/758158 "2016-06-24T00:37:59Z")
I know the world is full of rants about MS Office, but I want to add my own. Why in the holy church of cluster fucks do the Outlook customized settings get wiped out when you reinstall MS Office? I know Outlook is part… --- ## [eBay seller who can't grade coins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-seller-who-cant-grade-coins/758100)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-seller-who-cant-grade-coins/758100 "2016-06-23T18:22:43Z")
I used to collect coins as a kid, and I was close to finishing some nice sets, except for one of two rare dates, so since I recently got a little money, I decided to finish some of the sets I still had from childhood. I … --- ## [Ancestry dot com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancestry-dot-com/734698)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancestry-dot-com/734698 "2016-06-23T17:28:30Z")
14 day free trial? Cool! Sign me up. Oh, but I have to give you my payment information? An actual PayPal invoice or my credit card number? For “future” payment? No way. Give me a free trial without tying a rope ar… --- ## [I pit the American PR arm of ISIS and murderous Muslim Radicals.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-american-pr-arm-of-isis-and-murderous-muslim-radicals/757912)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-american-pr-arm-of-isis-and-murderous-muslim-radicals/757912 "2016-06-23T15:53:35Z")
It’s called The White House. What a bunch of short-sighted douchebag apologists. --- ## [The Flying Morons - another plane delayed by a fucking idiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-morons-another-plane-delayed-by-a-fucking-idiot/754219)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 542\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flying-morons-another-plane-delayed-by-a-fucking-idiot/754219 "2016-06-23T11:55:14Z")
A few weeks ago, a UC Berkeley student was removed from a plane, restrained, and interrogated for having the temerity to speak Arabic, after a passenger complained. Now, a plane has been delayed for two hours after anot… --- ## [I Pit Smartphones!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-smartphones/757875)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-smartphones/757875 "2016-06-22T23:56:14Z")
So here I am, looking at the massive number of photos I’ve posted to Facebook over the years. Given that a number of the more recent photos are of myself and my wife, I started tagging her and myself. I should mention th… --- ## [Ebay is full of meadow patties today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-is-full-of-meadow-patties-today/757987)
**Author:** [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebay-is-full-of-meadow-patties-today/757987 "2016-06-22T19:31:22Z")
I’ve had an ebay account since it opened. I both buy and sell and have 10-15 transactions per week on average. Until today, I’ve never had an issue signing in. Today, ebay doesn’t know me, doesn’t want me, and will on… --- ## [False advertising at Dunkin Donuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-advertising-at-dunkin-donuts/756823)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-advertising-at-dunkin-donuts/756823 "2016-06-22T02:08:56Z")
Anyone want to start a class action lawsuit? The “whipped cream” on their drinks tastes like CoolWhip. There is no way it is real cream. --- ## [Recreational outrage Dan Patrick's tweet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-outrage-dan-patricks-tweet/757208)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-outrage-dan-patricks-tweet/757208 "2016-06-21T13:10:57Z")
I am breaking my self imposed post exile from posting anything remotely resembling substance or a rant or remotely personal on SDMB because I’m so fucking pissed at Texas Governor Dan Patrick and had to quickly vent: Yo… --- ## [Millenials eating less cereal, because they have to wash a bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/millenials-eating-less-cereal-because-they-have-to-wash-a-bowl/757098)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/millenials-eating-less-cereal-because-they-have-to-wash-a-bowl/757098 "2016-06-21T12:42:09Z")
Just when you think you have heard it all: Apparently if it isn’t in a disposable package, it’s just too darn much trouble. Because rinsing a bowl and putting in the dishwasher, waaaaahh!! --- ## [I pit the Dope's bouncy screen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-dopes-bouncy-screen/757641)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-dopes-bouncy-screen/757641 "2016-06-21T04:28:11Z")
You know, the one that flips to the clickbait ads for “15 Celebrities Who Have Committed Horrible Crimes” (who IS that guy in the picture, anyway?) and I think we already know what the Empire State Building looks like. I… --- ## [Pitting paranoia-inducing health news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-paranoia-inducing-health-news/755399)
**Author:** [@Kimera757](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimera757)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-paranoia-inducing-health-news/755399 "2016-06-20T20:32:38Z")
I’m not really sure I want to pit the medical researchers or the news media. Maybe both. Two days ago I read an article with a headline much like this one: “Eating half the recommended amount of salt per day could incre… --- ## [Shame on you, "Science" Channel!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shame-on-you-science-channel/757383)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shame-on-you-science-channel/757383 "2016-06-20T17:44:45Z")
I’m bored as fuck, so I turn on the tube. Not much to pick from on the 900 channels I have to pay for so I can get the one that I do want. Humm… Andy Griffith Show? Nah. How about What On Earth? I’ll take a look. Premi… --- ## [Pitting an Attention Whore (Specifically, Re: Orlando)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-an-attention-whore-specifically-re-orlando/757327)
**Author:** [@Calatin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calatin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-an-attention-whore-specifically-re-orlando/757327 "2016-06-19T16:17:21Z")
I was tempted to make this a mini-rant, but frankly, given the context and scope, I’ll risk derision and mocking for making it a new thread. If it dies quickly, that’s fine, but that’s how pissed I am. Seriously? 49+ in… --- ## [GoDaddy's top-notch security - NOT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godaddys-top-notch-security-not/757323)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godaddys-top-notch-security-not/757323 "2016-06-17T13:29:29Z")
I tried to use my credit card tonight. It was declined. I paid with my debit card and went home and called the bank, certain it was another “looks odd but really it was legit” thing that they’d done without notifying us.… --- ## [Microsoft and LinkedIn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-and-linkedin/757351)
**Author:** [@UncleFred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleFred)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-and-linkedin/757351 "2016-06-17T09:33:32Z")
Its bad enough that my mailbox is stuffed everyday with junk mail because the solicitors keep passing my name and address around. And my phone rings all day from telemarketers. Now Microsoft has bought LinkedIn. It’s li… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=117) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=119)