# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=176 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 177 --- ## [Policeman pepper sprays pizza at traffic stop.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/policeman-pepper-sprays-pizza-at-traffic-stop/665241)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/policeman-pepper-sprays-pizza-at-traffic-stop/665241 "2013-08-14T00:18:55Z")
This guy carries a gun. --- ## [I Pit Ignorant Sheltered Elitist Asshats!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-ignorant-sheltered-elitist-asshats/665452)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-ignorant-sheltered-elitist-asshats/665452 "2013-08-11T04:15:35Z")
I am so fed up with people making assumptions about me, simply because of what they perceive to be my “social class.” Whatever happened to America’s prideful claim of being a “classless society?” (not that it has ever … --- ## [I pit mice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-mice/665039)
**Author:** [@Arthur\_See\_Clarity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arthur_See_Clarity)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-mice/665039 "2013-08-11T04:14:32Z")
Sorry if this isn’t right, it’s my first post on here (been lurking for a while) but I fucking hate mice. The house mouse, the cute furry bastard of disease. So I left my apartment for a few weeks, come back, the stove … --- ## [Johnny Hart's B.C. comicstrip does it again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-harts-b-c-comicstrip-does-it-again/217697)
**Author:** [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-harts-b-c-comicstrip-does-it-again/217697 "2013-08-11T02:38:56Z")
Okay, here’s the cartoon: First panel, one of the characters approaches an outhouse. Second panel, the word “slam,” indicating the door has closed. Third panel, the outhouse. Silence. Fourth panel: The character thin… --- ## [I know its not cancer but FUCK big pharma for not curing Restless Leg Syndrome...FUCK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-its-not-cancer-but-fuck-big-pharma-for-not-curing-restless-leg-syndrome-fuck/664737)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-its-not-cancer-but-fuck-big-pharma-for-not-curing-restless-leg-syndrome-fuck/664737 "2013-08-09T19:23:08Z")
If we could find a way to extract it (from me specifically, please!) And then inject it into others it would be an incredibly effective torture tool. What the hell is wrong with you people? Do you really not see the pil… --- ## [Neighbors who simply MUST park in front of my house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbors-who-simply-must-park-in-front-of-my-house/644571)
**Author:** [@SerafinaPekala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SerafinaPekala)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neighbors-who-simply-must-park-in-front-of-my-house/644571 "2013-08-09T15:49:45Z")
Wyizzit? The whole street is empty but they have to park in front of MY house? Im not that anal but SOMETIMES we need access to the street area in front of our house and one of these ignorant dicks is always parked ther… --- ## [I Pit Scott Walker for comparing himself with FDR (WRT public-employee unions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-scott-walker-for-comparing-himself-with-fdr-wrt-public-employee-unions/665749)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-scott-walker-for-comparing-himself-with-fdr-wrt-public-employee-unions/665749 "2013-08-09T02:59:13Z")
Not making this up. Read the original, Governor. And go thou and do likewise. --- ## [UK Culture Minister Un-ironically Worries About Loss of "National Treasure"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-culture-minister-un-ironically-worries-about-loss-of-national-treasure/665116)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-culture-minister-un-ironically-worries-about-loss-of-national-treasure/665116 "2013-08-08T09:00:26Z")
Sp it seeem s Kelly Clarkson bought a ring once owned by Jane Austen and wishes to possibly actually take possession of it. However, the UK Culture Minister Ed Vaizey is not happy about it: It’s not the only thing th… --- ## [The Blaze- flaming and trolling for profit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blaze-flaming-and-trolling-for-profit/665608)
**Author:** [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blaze-flaming-and-trolling-for-profit/665608 "2013-08-08T05:20:48Z")
Ever since Yahoo decided to allow The Blaze to contribute to their news section, this is what I see masquerading as news every single day. The Interesting Thing Buzz Aldrin Did on the Moon — and How an Atheist Might Be … --- ## [Gay marriage advocacy goes too far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-marriage-advocacy-goes-too-far/665316)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-marriage-advocacy-goes-too-far/665316 "2013-08-07T11:54:49Z")
http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/Gay-dads-set-sue-church-sex-marriage-opt/story-19597954-detail/story.html “Gay dads set to sue over church same-sex marriage opt-out” You may remember mad right wingers being made fun of… --- ## [FUCK! Fucking Facebook.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-fucking-facebook/664950)
**Author:** [@Sodalite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sodalite)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-fucking-facebook/664950 "2013-08-07T09:15:47Z")
DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT DAMN IT FUCKING MISERABLE SONOFABITCHING FACEBOOK!!! I’m in a club at a university. For most of the 16 years that I’ve been going I’ve helped run the stupid thing. Most of our current memb… --- ## ["Asian Girlz" by Day Above Ground: is this a joke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-girlz-by-day-above-ground-is-this-a-joke/665301)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2013, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-girlz-by-day-above-ground-is-this-a-joke/665301 "2013-08-07T02:48:46Z")
“Even I’m offended by this, and I’m a fat Southern sheriff!” Okay I’m not really a fat Southern sheriff. But I was amazed by how offensive this video was. And how stupid. How could anyone think this was a good idea? So… --- ## [Fuck off, neighborhood busybody](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-off-neighborhood-busybody/664974)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-off-neighborhood-busybody/664974 "2013-08-06T23:59:04Z")
We own a corner lot with a double sidewalk, one of which is almost overrun with Boston ivy. I admit and take responsibility for this situation but have finally taken action to get it back under control (and anyone who ha… --- ## [Frontline "Life and Death in Assisted Living"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frontline-life-and-death-in-assisted-living/665449)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frontline-life-and-death-in-assisted-living/665449 "2013-08-06T23:40:30Z")
I watched the Frontline Life and Death in Assisted Living here and read about it here. I work in skilled nursing and there is plenty to be angry about, but I didn’t know “Assisted Living” was such a huge problem as wel… --- ## [The Pope's Bullshit attempt to appear liberal about gays!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-popes-bullshit-attempt-to-appear-liberal-about-gays/664946)
**Author:** [@Valteron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valteron)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-popes-bullshit-attempt-to-appear-liberal-about-gays/664946 "2013-08-04T20:58:29Z")
There is an interview widely reported in today’s media in which Pope Francis attempts to show us how liberal and open-minded he can be towards gays. What a crock of manure! Here is one of many news reports: http://www.cb… --- ## [A 25 year old is not a fucking kid! It's an adult responsible for their actions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-25-year-old-is-not-a-fucking-kid-its-an-adult-responsible-for-their-actions/665270)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-25-year-old-is-not-a-fucking-kid-its-an-adult-responsible-for-their-actions/665270 "2013-08-04T04:15:39Z")
How old is too old to for people to claim “He/She’s just a kid being young and dumb”? Like Jason Whitlock in this article about Riley Cooper “Cooper isn’t a coach or executive with the power to hire and fire people based… --- ## [Pitting Hulu+](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-hulu/664556)
**Author:** [@AussieDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AussieDog)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-hulu/664556 "2013-08-03T20:59:19Z")
I thought I might try Hulu+ using the free trial offer. I found the content to be worth 8 bucks. So I ponied up and signed up for the full service. Now during the free trial period there were commercial length ads runnin… --- ## [I pit slow people!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-slow-people/665019)
**Author:** [@stegon66](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stegon66)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-slow-people/665019 "2013-08-03T20:55:36Z")
Look dude, I know you didn’t really want a job. It was either this or your girlfriend kicks you out (again). It wasn’t my idea to hire you but hey, they figured you couldn’t possibly be any slower than our other cook. P… --- ## [Here's your "all white jury", race hustlers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-your-all-white-jury-race-hustlers/664621)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-your-all-white-jury-race-hustlers/664621 "2013-08-02T08:00:27Z")
http://www.trbimg.com/img-51f1b2c7/turbine/chi-robin-roberts-juror-b29-20130725/600/600x570 …or howan all-white juryeventually acquitted Zimmerman for killing Martin. Also at the event was retired judge Greg Mathis, of… --- ## [July Bugging the Shit out of you? Rant about it here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-bugging-the-shit-out-of-you-rant-about-it-here/662315)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 636\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-bugging-the-shit-out-of-you-rant-about-it-here/662315 "2013-08-02T02:12:36Z")
This is the July mini-rant, posted exactly (+/- 5 minutes) at midnight in my timezone. Last time I was ninja’d by Chimera by just two minutes! Nothing really bothering me, except mosquito bites, especially when it is s… --- ## [It's meat. Get over it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-meat-get-over-it/664144)
**Author:** [@Tacit\_Knowledge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tacit_Knowledge)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2013, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-meat-get-over-it/664144 "2013-08-02T01:27:42Z")
So what’s up with people who insist that certain meats are not meat? Religion and meat markets, I suppose, are to blame. But how and why would that idea ever get started to begin with? Why would meat markets/supermarkets… --- ## [Jerk gives friend's dog away while friend is deployed in Afghanistan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerk-gives-friends-dog-away-while-friend-is-deployed-in-afghanistan/664733)
**Author:** [@Hermione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermione)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerk-gives-friends-dog-away-while-friend-is-deployed-in-afghanistan/664733 "2013-08-01T18:23:51Z")
Thismade my blood boil a bit. Apparently, this Seattle native was deployed for about eight months in Afghanistan and left his beloved yellow Lab, whom he’d raised from a puppy, in the care of what he believed was a trus… --- ## [Let's Pit the DEA...one more time. (RO)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-pit-the-dea-one-more-time-ro/620654)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-pit-the-dea-one-more-time-ro/620654 "2013-08-01T14:42:23Z")
Link to relevant story. Short version: UC San Diego student swept up in a series of drug raids is tossed in a cell without food or water and then “forgotten” for 4 days. I hope he wins millions in a well-publicized law… --- ## [Another fucking scandal?! WTF?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fucking-scandal-wtf/660289)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fucking-scandal-wtf/660289 "2013-08-01T08:13:11Z")
Words fail me: NSA collecting phone records I’ve officially lost all hope that anything g is going to get done for the remainder of Obama’s Presidency. --- ## [Help me be a big rap superstar and live large.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-be-a-big-rap-superstar-and-live-large/664666)
**Author:** [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-be-a-big-rap-superstar-and-live-large/664666 "2013-08-01T04:16:11Z")
So I’ve been listening to the radio, and apparently, I’m wasting my time in the pizza delivery business. Did you know that any moron with connections to a record producer can make a million dollars? I’ve been carefull… --- ## [!@#$% Chinese tourist vandals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-tourist-vandals/664957)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-tourist-vandals/664957 "2013-07-31T18:05:21Z")
About two months after a Chinese tourist vandalized an Ancient Egyptian temple, another Chinese person has been arrested for vandalizing two chapels inside the (Episcopalian) National Cathedral in Washington, DC and may … --- ## [Navy buying Xbox 360 sex assault simulator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-buying-xbox-360-sex-assault-simulator/664766)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-buying-xbox-360-sex-assault-simulator/664766 "2013-07-31T03:32:04Z")
The Navy is using Xbox 360 Kinect to act out sex assault scenarios for training. Way to throw money away on random shit just to say you’re doing something. How about personal accountability? Or maybe a few of our flag of… --- ## [Can others access Washington Post quickly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-others-access-washington-post-quickly/664930)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-others-access-washington-post-quickly/664930 "2013-07-30T21:31:26Z")
I get most of my news from the Google News page. I’m much more likely to click on a link to Foxnews or Forbes, than I am to click on a link to WashingtonPost :smack: Can you believe that? When I do click on Washington… --- ## [Kurds = Hittites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kurds-hittites/307619)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kurds-hittites/307619 "2013-07-30T03:32:15Z")
Are modern Kurds related to the ancient Hittites? --- ## [Fucking Vegemite thief.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-vegemite-thief/662665)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-vegemite-thief/662665 "2013-07-28T21:46:59Z")
I work in a smallish office (\< 30 people most of the time) with a kitchen with a few appliances like microwaves, grills and toasters. Each morning I get to work early, pop a couple of bits of bread in the toaster, grab … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=175) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=177)