# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=210 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 211 --- ## [Gay activists flip off Reagan's picture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-activists-flip-off-reagans-picture/626042)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-activists-flip-off-reagans-picture/626042 "2012-06-29T03:21:32Z")
What a stupid and pointless act. A group of gay activists were invited to the White House to meet with President Obama. And how did two of them choose to use this opportunity? They took pictures of themselves flipping o… --- ## [John Moore, you need to fine tune your cusomter service a bit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-moore-you-need-to-fine-tune-your-cusomter-service-a-bit/626590)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-moore-you-need-to-fine-tune-your-cusomter-service-a-bit/626590 "2012-06-28T17:58:17Z")
Those in the Houston area may recognize John Moore as one of the larger catchall A-C/plumbing/home repair services. They are somewhat more expensive than independent contractors, but supposedly offset that with superior … --- ## [the further adventures of the SO's asshole ex.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-further-adventures-of-the-sos-asshole-ex/626474)
**Author:** [@pikey\_pete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pikey_pete)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-further-adventures-of-the-sos-asshole-ex/626474 "2012-06-28T08:25:02Z")
I’ve ranted about his abusive behaviour, and his scientology. It has been well established here in the pit, that my SO’s ex-husband is a blight on humanity’s collective subconscious. I figured that I had said all that … --- ## [Frosty Camel is a reverse troll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frosty-camel-is-a-reverse-troll/626128)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frosty-camel-is-a-reverse-troll/626128 "2012-06-28T00:33:16Z")
This thread: I'm so lonesome I could die. - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board The dude is absolutely telling the truth (i.e., everything in his OP is 100% accurate)–don’t ask me how I know. But, he kn… --- ## [The University of Alberta Triple Homicide](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-university-of-alberta-triple-homicide/626413)
**Author:** [@Teelo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teelo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2012, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-university-of-alberta-triple-homicide/626413 "2012-06-28T00:06:17Z")
I awoke at 3 am that morning, tickled at first because my new tablet and news app was giving breaking news. New technology is truly amazing I thought as I focused and refocused my eyes at the words in the screen, short a… --- ## [Pitting Gossip Media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-gossip-media/626455)
**Author:** [@dngnb8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dngnb8)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-gossip-media/626455 "2012-06-27T20:30:45Z")
Who the hell cares what people are wearing? Really. Just saw an article where Jennifer Lawrence helps a minor who had been drinking. You read what happens and you get, What the hell does that have to do with her ass… --- ## [Virginia's Governor: What's the Confederacy been up to lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virginias-governor-whats-the-confederacy-been-up-to-lately/535409)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virginias-governor-whats-the-confederacy-been-up-to-lately/535409 "2012-06-27T17:13:19Z")
If there’s been anything posted about Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell declaring April “Confederate History Month,” I haven’t seen it. (Washington Post link is free, but may require registration of an e-mail address) Th… --- ## [Breasts are boring \*yawn\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breasts-are-boring-yawn/189915)
**Author:** [@Qazzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qazzz)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breasts-are-boring-yawn/189915 "2012-06-27T03:23:28Z")
Yeah you heard me right. Breasts are BORING and STUPID. So there. I hate walking along the street and seeing hot, manly, construction workers stare at and comment on passing women’s breasts. I mean, just what is it a… --- ## [Sandusky found guilty on 45 of 48 counts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandusky-found-guilty-on-45-of-48-counts/626028)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2012, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandusky-found-guilty-on-45-of-48-counts/626028 "2012-06-27T03:09:27Z")
ESPN is reporting that the verdict is in. Guilty on 45 of 48 counts. I suppose this is one case where I don’t care if he gets the minimum sentencing. The minimum is 60 years - he’ll be long dead before that’s up. --- ## [I'm pitting the Italian court that ruled that the MMR vaccine can cause autism.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-pitting-the-italian-court-that-ruled-that-the-mmr-vaccine-can-cause-autism/626386)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-pitting-the-italian-court-that-ruled-that-the-mmr-vaccine-can-cause-autism/626386 "2012-06-26T23:25:16Z")
I’ll also include the Italian Health Ministry in my pitting, assuming this article is correct, and I’ll include the author of this article for using the word “conceded” as if it were some kind of admission. This is g… --- ## [I pit the end user](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-end-user/625978)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2012, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-end-user/625978 "2012-06-26T23:14:19Z")
Attention users. You are all dumbasses. You there, the guy who walked up to my desk and said “Hi, the keyboard on my laptop doesn’t work.” Then when I tell you I don’t know why it doesn’t work and I would have to take … --- ## [Hello and good-bye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-and-good-bye/626026)
**Author:** [@oliversarmy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oliversarmy)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-and-good-bye/626026 "2012-06-25T18:44:55Z")
I’ve read and posted here since the 90s. It’s been a good run. I’ve been around since Satan posted and was banned. Actually before then. I still like the Opal jokes. I remember when they started. I remember when Ukelele… --- ## [Jesus Fucking Christ, enough with this dumbass Troll McCarthyism!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-fucking-christ-enough-with-this-dumbass-troll-mccarthyism/626143)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-fucking-christ-enough-with-this-dumbass-troll-mccarthyism/626143 "2012-06-25T07:14:08Z")
What in the fresh fucking hell is the motherfucking damage! Somebody lied on the Internet, big hairy-assed fucking deal! Nobody buttfucked your grandmother or stole your life savings, get the Mother Teresa Felching hell … --- ## [The Marmite Horror](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marmite-horror/512627 "2012-06-24T19:28:31Z")
If it appears that I write these words in haste, I beg your forgiveness - but my time is brief, for I cannot know how long my sanity will endure. For I have tasted of That Which Must Not Be Named - that which its acolyte… --- ## [How much responsibility for stopping illegal technology transfer do retail stores have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-responsibility-for-stopping-illegal-technology-transfer-do-retail-stores-have/626098)
**Author:** [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2012, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-responsibility-for-stopping-illegal-technology-transfer-do-retail-stores-have/626098 "2012-06-24T14:10:06Z")
Apple Store In Georgia Refuses To Sell iPad, iPhone To Farsi-Speaking Customer, Citing Company Policy That was the headline for this story: This topic might fit in with great debates, but it’s really fairly petty, so … --- ## [A SDMB Summer Lament - With apologies to Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sdmb-summer-lament-with-apologies-to-dan-povenmire-and-jeff-swampy-marsh/625734)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sdmb-summer-lament-with-apologies-to-dan-povenmire-and-jeff-swampy-marsh/625734 "2012-06-23T20:30:32Z")
There’s a hundred and four days of summer vacation Then school comes along just to end it So the annual problem for our generation Is finding a good way to spend it Like maybe… Joining the Straight Dope Or posting … --- ## [Fuck the First Amendment, then](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-first-amendment-then/625135)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-first-amendment-then/625135 "2012-06-23T01:05:36Z")
So, should we burn you with copies of the Constitution, or burn the Constitution with your dried bones? Constitutions are not perfect and eternal. They can be changed. We can do any of three things: reinterpret the F… --- ## [President Barack Obama is a shameful hypocrite.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-barack-obama-is-a-shameful-hypocrite/625485)
**Author:** [@WillFarnaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillFarnaby)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-barack-obama-is-a-shameful-hypocrite/625485 "2012-06-23T00:34:58Z")
Even if you agree with his policies. Even if you think he’s a good father/ role model. Even if you think he’s better than Bush43/ McCain/ Romney. Even if you think Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin Rooseve… --- ## [Zoo cancels free days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoo-cancels-free-days/625560)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zoo-cancels-free-days/625560 "2012-06-23T00:00:14Z")
Our zoo, the Houston Zoo, has cancelled its once-a-month free days for the rest of the summer because too many people attended on the first free day of summer. They report 12,000 people tried to go to the zoo, but the J… --- ## [The IT group here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-it-group-here/625768)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-it-group-here/625768 "2012-06-22T18:54:23Z")
Muthafuckin shitstains. I called the Help Desk and asked them to set up an FTP drive for us. What they did was turn our existing shared drive into an FTP drive, and told us that all files older that 90 days would be del… --- ## [Fuckyouverymuch, Verizon, and your broken promises](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuckyouverymuch-verizon-and-your-broken-promises/625370)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuckyouverymuch-verizon-and-your-broken-promises/625370 "2012-06-22T03:05:21Z")
So last year, Verizon announced that no more unlimited data for plans starting after June something-or-other. But if you got in before then, you were good to go - grandfathered in even if you upgraded your phone in the f… --- ## [Brave Scott Brown Bravely Ran Away (from debate with Elizabeth Warren)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brave-scott-brown-bravely-ran-away-from-debate-with-elizabeth-warren/625677)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brave-scott-brown-bravely-ran-away-from-debate-with-elizabeth-warren/625677 "2012-06-22T00:28:46Z")
One of Brown’s requirements for debating Warren at the Kennedy Institute was that Ted Kennedy’s widow, Vicki Kennedy, pledge to make no endorsement of either candidate, and stay uninvolved in the race until it’s over. I… --- ## [In Which a Terrible Abuse is Prevented by Alert Servants of the Corporation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-terrible-abuse-is-prevented-by-alert-servants-of-the-corporation/624922)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-terrible-abuse-is-prevented-by-alert-servants-of-the-corporation/624922 "2012-06-21T21:46:45Z")
Aha, they got me! Although I very seldom have to work any overtime at my job, I was called on to work a half-hour of overtime last pay period. Just 30 minutes, no biggie. And I received formal permission to charge it,… --- ## [Screw You For Taking Away Money I Never Really Had In The First Place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-for-taking-away-money-i-never-really-had-in-the-first-place/625761)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-for-taking-away-money-i-never-really-had-in-the-first-place/625761 "2012-06-21T19:26:28Z")
Fuck you, either T-Mobile or Walgreens, whichever one screwed me over. Money is tight…ridiculously so these days, and I’ve taken to eBay for a little extra cash. I check clearance racks at various stores and try and fin… --- ## [Really?? Fuck you period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-fuck-you-period/625222)
**Author:** [@hotblonde18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hotblonde18)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-fuck-you-period/625222 "2012-06-20T01:39:45Z")
my fucking time of month, and my boyfriend and I made ‘special’ plans tomarrow night if u knoow wat I k --- ## [Really fucking tired of Do Nothing Politics in America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-fucking-tired-of-do-nothing-politics-in-america/625386)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2012, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-fucking-tired-of-do-nothing-politics-in-america/625386 "2012-06-19T00:33:45Z")
OK you stupid fucking lazy bastards, start telling me what you plan to do as President. Lay out your plan of action. What you HOPE to accomplish. Because people of any intelligence know that at least one third of the … --- ## [Rage at the Grocery store...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rage-at-the-grocery-store/624745)
**Author:** [@5f4super](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5f4super)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rage-at-the-grocery-store/624745 "2012-06-18T16:32:05Z")
Why is it, every FUCKING time I go to the grocery store, I invariably encounter some fucking family that felt the need to bring EVERYONE in the family to the store. To put it another way, when did a trip for groceries t… --- ## [Seriously, heckle the President and get taken out.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-heckle-the-president-and-get-taken-out/625279)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-heckle-the-president-and-get-taken-out/625279 "2012-06-18T16:05:13Z")
Would this be such a terrible rule? (By taken out I mean ejected from the event.) Another example of the President being disrespected. I guess it’s just a coincidence he happens to be black. --- ## [Ok...Greek election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-greek-election/625465)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-greek-election/625465 "2012-06-18T14:15:17Z")
Looks like new coalition government has strongly pledged to stay in the Euro. Ok. Now…is there anyone…ANYONE…anyone ANYWHERE…that doesn’t think the Greeks will have more trouble in the near future?! Therefore, when an… --- ## [RO: Judge Lanny Moriarty is an idiot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-judge-lanny-moriarty-is-an-idiot/623635)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-judge-lanny-moriarty-is-an-idiot/623635 "2012-06-18T13:55:04Z")
Diane Tran is a seventeen year old high school student in the Houston area. She’s taking advanced courses and she’s an honor student. She also works two jobs because she’s supporting her two siblings. So she occasionally… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=209) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=211)