# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=228 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 229 --- ## [WTF? Pay Up or We Let Your House Burn Down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-pay-up-or-we-let-your-house-burn-down/556210)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 1034\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-pay-up-or-we-let-your-house-burn-down/556210 "2011-12-09T03:35:17Z")
What the hell is wrong with this country??!! Okay, so this family didn’t pay the $75.00 fire protection fee to the local government. So, the house catches on fire, the family calls 911 and says they’ll pay all expenses… --- ## [Hey Dickless, Clark!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dickless-clark/605228)
**Author:** [@brownie55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brownie55)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-dickless-clark/605228 "2011-12-09T02:15:59Z")
Fluid Druid told me to take this to the Pit even though you called me a liar. If you want to call me a liar and I have to pit you for it, so be it. So, here we are, Dickless Clark. I pit you for calling me a liar. --- ## [Google Maps has jumped the shark.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-has-jumped-the-shark/605325)
**Author:** [@Cheshire\_Human](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheshire_Human)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-maps-has-jumped-the-shark/605325 "2011-12-09T00:45:03Z")
OK, I go on Google maps, and I used to get useful things. I just looked at it, for something specific, and it says businesses that I fucking know are to the east of me, it now reports are to the west of me. It was utterl… --- ## [Just when you think that people are decent...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-think-that-people-are-decent/594167)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 460\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-you-think-that-people-are-decent/594167 "2011-12-08T19:01:51Z")
A friend of mine showed me a picture that a friend of his took of the vehicle parked in front of his in a downtown parking lot yesterday. It was a large black pickup truck, complete with testicles dangling off the trail… --- ## [Hey Lending Club how flipping hard is it to take my money??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-lending-club-how-flipping-hard-is-it-to-take-my-money/605327)
**Author:** [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2011, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-lending-club-how-flipping-hard-is-it-to-take-my-money/605327 "2011-12-08T15:10:12Z")
I don’t need this fucking aggrivation. I figured a loan from you would be easier for me than from a bank and that I would be enhancing the pockets of people not corporations well fuck me with a dildo used by Snooki becau… --- ## [mac\_bolan00: racist, stupid, racist, and can't work the shift key](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac_bolan00-racist-stupid-racist-and-cant-work-the-shift-key/602250)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac_bolan00-racist-stupid-racist-and-cant-work-the-shift-key/602250 "2011-12-07T22:59:23Z")
This post: in this thread heartily deserves pitting. mac\_bolan00, just what the hell do you mean? You’ve managed to combine dumb and offensive in a spectacularly evil way. Did you think you were making a contribution … --- ## [Kentucky church bans interracial couple](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-church-bans-interracial-couple/604671)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentucky-church-bans-interracial-couple/604671 "2011-12-07T18:54:52Z")
Here’s the story: http://gawker.com/5863878/horrible-hicks-ban-interracial-couples-from-church?autoplay and http://www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/Pike\_County\_church\_bans\_interracial\_couples\_from\_membership\_134713418.… --- ## [It's "Merry Christmas," not "Happy Holidays."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-merry-christmas-not-happy-holidays/604812)
**Author:** [@mac\_bolan00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mac_bolan00)\ **Replies:** 435\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-merry-christmas-not-happy-holidays/604812 "2011-12-07T06:36:15Z")
christians, jews, and everyone else. if between now and 12:00AM of december 25 you greet someone “happy holidays,” it’s like telling that person “hey, i didn’t see you on thanksgiving, happy thanksgiving. also merry chri… --- ## [RO: News of the World Paul McMullan admits to being scum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-news-of-the-world-paul-mcmullan-admits-to-being-scum/604698)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-news-of-the-world-paul-mcmullan-admits-to-being-scum/604698 "2011-12-07T06:15:29Z")
Continuing on from this thread, former News of the World scumsucker Paul McMullan has testified before Parliament. Rather than me ranting about what an utter waste of skin he is, let’s let him demonstrate it himself. He… --- ## [Pitting double standards: Boy bullied, stripped by girls, video posted, no charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-double-standards-boy-bullied-stripped-by-girls-video-posted-no-charges/584267)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-double-standards-boy-bullied-stripped-by-girls-video-posted-no-charges/584267 "2011-12-07T05:32:43Z")
Seems to me if this were three boys doing this to a girl there’d be hell to pay. The mother is not pressing charges but it was my understanding the state can still prosecute if they want. They have all the evidence th… --- ## [I pit the makers of this toy for special needs children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-makers-of-this-toy-for-special-needs-children/604435)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-makers-of-this-toy-for-special-needs-children/604435 "2011-12-06T11:52:36Z")
This piece of garbage: Background: I am an electronics repair man as a side job, hopefully to be my fulltime job sometime in the next few years. My roommates have a daughter who is special needs. I am not sure of t… --- ## [What's With The Guns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-guns/292298)
**Author:** [@Jillyvn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jillyvn)\ **Replies:** 669\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2011, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-guns/292298 "2011-12-06T10:28:57Z")
I’m putting this in the pit, just because I see a potential deterioration happening fast, but maybe not. The past little while, there have been a few threads about guns. Now, I’m a canuck. I have never seen a gun. I … --- ## [Craigslist murderers lure victims with job ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-murderers-lure-victims-with-job-ad/604847)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-murderers-lure-victims-with-job-ad/604847 "2011-12-05T14:41:10Z")
Wow, this has all the makings of a horror flick: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/us/three-lured-to-death-in-ohio-by-craigslist-job-ad.html?\_r=1&hp The story goes on to list some motives for the alleged killers, Rich… --- ## [Hey, \[b\]mac\_bolan00\[/b\], use the \[shift\] key.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-b-mac_bolan00-b-use-the-shift-key/604852)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-b-mac_bolan00-b-use-the-shift-key/604852 "2011-12-05T07:45:26Z")
Please. --- ## [TicketBastard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketbastard/602714)
**Author:** [@AWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AWB)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketbastard/602714 "2011-12-04T18:52:55Z")
My family, one of my daughter’s friends, and I want to go see a San Antonio Rampage hockey game this Sunday. They offer a neat, money-saving package: a ticket with a hot dog and a drink for $12. Such a deal. My wife w… --- ## [Man Beats Six-Year Old Stepson To Death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-beats-six-year-old-stepson-to-death/604806)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-beats-six-year-old-stepson-to-death/604806 "2011-12-04T15:43:48Z")
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/murder-defendant-told-police-he-punched-child-who-died-in/article\_0df86806-1a8e-11e1-8e28-0019bb30f31a.html#ixzz1fGXNRXWl Another typical case where the mother lets he… --- ## [The "Make Fun of Herman Cain" Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-make-fun-of-herman-cain-thread/601647)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 291\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-make-fun-of-herman-cain-thread/601647 "2011-12-04T15:03:17Z")
The latest reason is that Cain says the People’s Republic of China has “indicated that they’re trying to develop nuclear capability.” (Shame on Judy Woodruff for not pointing out that he’s just a wee bit behind the time… --- ## [It's Time For My Annual Rant About Walking In Malls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-my-annual-rant-about-walking-in-malls/604287)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-my-annual-rant-about-walking-in-malls/604287 "2011-12-03T01:56:58Z")
How To Walk in Malls At Christmas Time (And all the time, but it’s more important at Christmas when the malls are crowded) Walk on the right, pass on the left. There are other people in the mall. I know this is a … --- ## [Good God, I hate my employer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-god-i-hate-my-employer/603895)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-god-i-hate-my-employer/603895 "2011-12-02T23:21:24Z")
With the hate of a thousand suns. Can’t walk away, I’m in the middle of the highest unemployment in Illinois. Work in a very small office 10 people. Not retail, no contact with customers. It’s bad enough that we have… --- ## [My own company is teh stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-own-company-is-teh-stupid/604388)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2011, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-own-company-is-teh-stupid/604388 "2011-12-02T11:13:56Z")
It’s depressing, really. Talk about unclear on the concept. I work for a newspaper. We have a website, specializing in “news” stories and blogs. The idea is you click on a story, you read it, then you click the Back but… --- ## [Goddam Internet Explorer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddam-internet-explorer/604497)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddam-internet-explorer/604497 "2011-12-01T20:52:34Z")
I’m visiting family and using their computers. Which means I’m stuck using Internet Explorer. I just wrote a long post and when I tried to post it, I found that IE had lost my sign in. And when I signed back in, they los… --- ## [Happy Thanksbitching! November is here!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksbitching-november-is-here/601451)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 514\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksbitching-november-is-here/601451 "2011-12-01T13:12:05Z")
I am just getting done with my 4 weeks on the boat, and don’t have much to complain about… but here we go. To the large guy with the attitude who likes to talk big about me doing work that isn’t party of my job descrip… --- ## [Why are senior managers idiots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-senior-managers-idiots/598698)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-senior-managers-idiots/598698 "2011-12-01T12:24:56Z")
Sorry, I just have to vent. I work for one of the biggest companies in the world. And it never ceases to amaze me how utterly, completely, totally INCOMPETENT senior management can be. Now, I’m an executive director, s… --- ## [Karl R. Krawitz - Come on down!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karl-r-krawitz-come-on-down/604387)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karl-r-krawitz-come-on-down/604387 "2011-12-01T11:52:44Z")
So, 18 year old girl goes to an event where Sam Brownback is speaking. She tweets something mildly insulting to the Governor. Gov’s office overreacts by informing her school. School (via principal Krawitz) demands she wr… --- ## [I pit the following "cutesy" holiday nicknames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-following-cutesy-holiday-nicknames/603942)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2011, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-following-cutesy-holiday-nicknames/603942 "2011-12-01T04:20:20Z")
Every year around we have to listen to TV commentators, DJs, and stupid people in general who think they’re being clever or witty by referring to holidays by the same insipid nicknames people have been using for decades.… --- ## [Qin Shi Huangdi, what is your pupose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qin-shi-huangdi-what-is-your-pupose/565562)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 292\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/qin-shi-huangdi-what-is-your-pupose/565562 "2011-11-30T20:13:52Z")
Why are you here on the SDMB? You start lots of threads in GD, yet rarely return to the debate. You start lots of polls in IMHO, for no apparent reason. What do you gain from this? Seriously, I’m bewildered. Some of you… --- ## [Paulson gave select hedge-fund managers advanced warning of Fannie-Mae and Freddy-Mac bailouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paulson-gave-select-hedge-fund-managers-advanced-warning-of-fannie-mae-and-freddy-mac-bailouts/604483)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paulson-gave-select-hedge-fund-managers-advanced-warning-of-fannie-mae-and-freddy-mac-bailouts/604483 "2011-11-29T23:45:58Z")
Link here. Extract: --- ## [I despise the term: "African American" (It's a medical terminology thing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-despise-the-term-african-american-its-a-medical-terminology-thing/604218)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-despise-the-term-african-american-its-a-medical-terminology-thing/604218 "2011-11-29T17:35:58Z")
I hate the term because it’s bled over into medicine and the term screws up etiology and epidemiology. Some of you may know that I have a BS in molec. bio. and have gone back to school to be a RN. This is what my medi… --- ## [I Guess this Rich Fuckin' Banker \[Dominique Strauss-Kahn\] is Too Cheap to Hire a Hooker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-this-rich-fuckin-banker-dominique-strauss-kahn-is-too-cheap-to-hire-a-hooker/581956)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 432\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-this-rich-fuckin-banker-dominique-strauss-kahn-is-too-cheap-to-hire-a-hooker/581956 "2011-11-29T16:12:54Z")
IMF leader arrested for sexual assault on a NYC hotel maid. I’m too tired to work up much of a shit fit over this asshole, but goddammit. First these bastards fuck up the world’s economy, and now they’re trying to do t… --- ## [I pit Dopers who can't roll with the times...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-dopers-who-cant-roll-with-the-times/604200)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-dopers-who-cant-roll-with-the-times/604200 "2011-11-29T14:49:55Z")
Once upon a time, reviving very old threads that had lain quiescent for years was considered a faux pas here, back before we were indexed by Google. But times have changed. I’d bet that a good proportion of our new membe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=227) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=229)