# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=24 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [With friends like these... (Liberal corporations, their support of LGBT, and "cancel culture")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-friends-like-these-liberal-corporations-their-support-of-lgbt-and-cancel-culture/987362)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-friends-like-these-liberal-corporations-their-support-of-lgbt-and-cancel-culture/987362 "2023-07-30T22:57:24Z")
I didn’t realize this until I read it just now, but you know how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney are having it out over the Don’t Say Gay Bill? Disney didn’t object to it until after the bill had passed. Bud L… --- ## [Climate Change Deniers; What more proof do you need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-deniers-what-more-proof-do-you-need/986958)
**Author:** [@NiceGuyJack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NiceGuyJack)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-deniers-what-more-proof-do-you-need/986958 "2023-07-29T22:38:44Z")
So, considering the record disasters that has happened just this year, what else do you need as proof? The oceans are warmer than ever, every year there are forest fires like never before, the temperatures are up. It is … --- ## [The absolute worst YouTube short (so far)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-absolute-worst-youtube-short-so-far/980121)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-absolute-worst-youtube-short-so-far/980121 "2023-07-23T02:58:38Z")
So anyway, a while back I find out that YouTube is having this feature called “shorts”, and is very actively encouraging users to make them, as many as possible. The concept (based on TikTok) is that a narrow, verticall… --- ## [Forget the Future! Fuck Our Actual Current Dystopia Today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-the-future-fuck-our-actual-current-dystopia-today/986302)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forget-the-future-fuck-our-actual-current-dystopia-today/986302 "2023-07-21T12:34:28Z")
Your space for general bitching about modern fuckery. This is not a space to shake your fist at clouds or rail against “this new thing they go now”. No, to keep us all on track: Dystopia: A futuristic, imagined univer… --- ## [I pit Scentsy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-scentsy/741784)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-scentsy/741784 "2023-07-21T02:35:58Z")
I got my hair cut earlier today, and while I was there, I mentioned that I could smell pumpkin. She replied, “Yeah, I have a Scentsy at home” and not only did the smell linger on her, I can STILL smell it at home. :mad: … --- ## [To the skinny knacker that asked me for my "Spare Change"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-skinny-knacker-that-asked-me-for-my-spare-change/190342)
**Author:** [@Tarantula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarantula)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-skinny-knacker-that-asked-me-for-my-spare-change/190342 "2023-07-16T13:44:42Z")
Where the fuck do these losers get off asking me for my money ??? Lazy-ass cunts sitting on their skinny knacker arses drinking at midday on a Tuesday, and then they have the fucking gall to ask me for my change ! WTF !… --- ## [Elton John annoys the fuck out of me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-john-annoys-the-fuck-out-of-me/104503)
**Author:** [@Racer1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Racer1)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-john-annoys-the-fuck-out-of-me/104503 "2023-07-15T04:26:12Z")
Ok, let’s make it clear… I’m not homophobic, music-o-phobic or any other-o-phobic… I’m just eltonjohn-o-phobic. For some reason the guy just really pisses me off every single time I see him on TV, hear one of his songs,… --- ## [Go to Hell Larry Nassar, Michigan State University and the US Olympic Gymnastics Program.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-hell-larry-nassar-michigan-state-university-and-the-us-olympic-gymnastics-program/807266)
**Author:** [@Toxgoddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxgoddess)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-hell-larry-nassar-michigan-state-university-and-the-us-olympic-gymnastics-program/807266 "2023-07-14T17:07:35Z")
Story here. Larry Nassar was a sports medicine doctor on the staff of Michigan State University, as well as an official doctor to the US Women's Gymnastic team. He treated athletes from local gymnastics, dance and ot… --- ## [Why does Google image search suck so much dick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-google-image-search-suck-so-much-dick/986565)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-google-image-search-suck-so-much-dick/986565 "2023-07-10T18:31:50Z")
Seriously! First they take away the view image button, but you could still right click to view the image. Now the motherfuckers have taken that away, so when you right click to view the image you instead get the crappy l… --- ## [Michael Flynn's Shining City on the Hill - For Christians Only](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 511\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397 "2023-07-10T09:38:00Z")
This is a P&E sort of story, but considering the information included, it was bound to end up in the Pit, and probably with cause. The CNN article that prompted the thread - https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/14/opinions/mich… --- ## [How are the Clinton hating dems feeling now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-the-clinton-hating-dems-feeling-now/966862)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 618\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-the-clinton-hating-dems-feeling-now/966862 "2023-07-06T06:28:20Z")
Still feeling really righteous? Just wondering. --- ## [Chuck Todd is OUT!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chuck-todd-is-out/985034)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chuck-todd-is-out/985034 "2023-07-04T22:40:06Z")
(I assume you all know who Chuck Todd is. He’s been the host of Meet the Press for about a decade.) Yay. I caught the last five minutes of MTP yesterday, and it was about the most defensive, condescending farewell spee… --- ## [NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9998\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-stupid-republican-idea-of-the-day-part-2/959018 "2023-07-04T21:42:07Z")
Continuing the discussion from NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 1) - #10037 by running\_coach. Previous discussions: NEW Stupid Republican Idea of the Day (Part 1) --- ## [Another School Shooting \[Stoneman Douglas\] (2/14/2018)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-school-shooting-stoneman-douglas-2-14-2018/808843)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 637\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-school-shooting-stoneman-douglas-2-14-2018/808843 "2023-07-04T12:52:05Z")
It appears to be happening again. This time in Florida. Reports of many injuries. Again. --- ## [\[OLD\] June Bugs (monthly mini-rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-june-bugs-monthly-mini-rants/984892 "2023-07-03T15:43:35Z")
Continuing the discussion from There May be rants (monthly mini-rants): Starting off the month with a rant that my allergies have been going berserk the last couple of weeks. I’ve seen more cottonwood flying around tha… --- ## [Unpacking Rosanne Barr's Latest Rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpacking-rosanne-barrs-latest-rant/986220)
**Author:** [@Guapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guapo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpacking-rosanne-barrs-latest-rant/986220 "2023-06-29T12:57:47Z")
Can anyone unpack Roseanne’s latest outburst? It seems as though she was trying to compare holocaust deniers to people who censor social media, but does she believe the Trump/Biden election was rigged or was she saying t… --- ## [Too soon to pit ChatGPT discussions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-soon-to-pit-chatgpt-discussions/980785)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/too-soon-to-pit-chatgpt-discussions/980785 "2023-06-28T21:50:48Z")
I was listening to the radio, and there was an interview with someone working in education who happened to mention language model AIs, but just briefly among a range of technologies. The interviewer then took that as ju… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump -- special Stolen Documents Indictment Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-stolen-documents-indictment-edition/985259)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-stolen-documents-indictment-edition/985259 "2023-06-23T19:19:52Z")
From that infamous 2021 tape recording, reported today on CNN Secret. This is secret information. Look, Look at this, This was done by the military And given to me. Well, With Milley – uh, Let me see that, I’l… --- ## [I'm auditioning to be MTG's speechwriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-auditioning-to-be-mtgs-speechwriter/985299)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-auditioning-to-be-mtgs-speechwriter/985299 "2023-06-23T17:05:14Z")
Did you know that many of our earliest presidents had slaves? Thomas Jefferson raped his slaves; he raped Sonja Henie! And Washington! Washington raped his slaves! And he’s on the mountain and all our money! Washington w… --- ## [Boy Scouts not adequately serving needs of transgender kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-scouts-not-adequately-serving-needs-of-transgender-kids/985849)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boy-scouts-not-adequately-serving-needs-of-transgender-kids/985849 "2023-06-23T15:43:44Z")
Please excuse my stream of consciousness type of ranting here. I’m a leader with my local Scouts BSA Troop (aka Boy Scouts) and I’m frustrated about the failure of my organization (including me), other local troops and … --- ## [Rank hypocrisy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-hypocrisy/985748)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-hypocrisy/985748 "2023-06-20T19:57:16Z")
No, seriously, rank it. Specifically MAGA hypocrisy–let’s rank their hypocrisy from the most glaring to the most excusable. I’ll start by nominating their accusation that Dems are weaponizing the Justice Department when… --- ## [The MAGAverse's most comical moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magaverses-most-comical-moments/981609)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magaverses-most-comical-moments/981609 "2023-06-19T10:45:10Z")
Where we can laugh lest we cry. Some of my favs are Rudy’s motor oil leakage, the whole 4 Seasons fiasco, and the toilet paper on PAB’s shoe. I’m sure I’ll think of more. --- ## [Democrats Doing The Right Thing Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-doing-the-right-thing-thread/985386)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-doing-the-right-thing-thread/985386 "2023-06-12T23:41:28Z")
I did not see a similar thread, forgive me if one exists. ( I put this in the Pit because if things get heavy and sweary and insulty we’re where we need to be.) So, Democrats doing the right thing. Post your examples, i… --- ## [Shagnasty and the Worst Anecdote in SDMB History](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shagnasty-and-the-worst-anecdote-in-sdmb-history/290468)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 487\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shagnasty-and-the-worst-anecdote-in-sdmb-history/290468 "2023-06-08T15:49:26Z")
Been a long time since I pitted another poster. Usually, if I have a disagreement with someone on the boards, I try to keep it in the thread what spawned the disagreement. But this… oh, this needs to be shared. Becaus… --- ## [Fox News claims that one more Biden term will mean the end of elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-news-claims-that-one-more-biden-term-will-mean-the-end-of-elections/985066)
**Author:** [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-news-claims-that-one-more-biden-term-will-mean-the-end-of-elections/985066 "2023-06-06T22:27:33Z")
Voting won’t matter: Biden’s power grab could destroy elections (msn.com) Fox News is claiming that if President Biden is elected one more time, his power grab will ensure that Democratic policies will be irreversible a… --- ## [There May be rants (monthly mini-rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-may-be-rants-monthly-mini-rants/983429)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-may-be-rants-monthly-mini-rants/983429 "2023-06-05T13:53:46Z")
This is truly a mini rant. I ran out of the body wash I use, and for some reason I didn’t have my usual next bottle ready. (I’m typically good at stocking up, I even order stuff like that on a subscription through Amaz… --- ## [New law to help people with allergies winds up hurting them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-law-to-help-people-with-allergies-winds-up-hurting-them/983213)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-law-to-help-people-with-allergies-winds-up-hurting-them/983213 "2023-05-31T00:59:40Z")
According to this article, New label law has unintended effect: Sesame in more foods | AP News, manufacturers are required to list sesame as an allergen on labels if there’s a possibility of cross-contamination. Sounds g… --- ## [Poe's Law implodes - Boebert edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poes-law-implodes-boebert-edition/959336)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poes-law-implodes-boebert-edition/959336 "2023-05-29T20:31:47Z")
Real conservative talk show host Jesse Kelly awarded actual congesswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) the Hottest Woman in Congress award. The award came with a real certificate with Boebert’s name spelled incorrectly and a Red… --- ## [Burn it down! (Republicans defund MO libraries)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-it-down-republicans-defund-mo-libraries/982576)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Krupe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Krupe)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burn-it-down-republicans-defund-mo-libraries/982576 "2023-05-28T17:28:17Z")
Missouri republicans vote to defund all the public libraries in the state. Missouri House Republicans voted to defund all of the state’s public libraries, in a proposed $45.6 billion state budget that will soon move t… --- ## [Actor Jon Hamm has recorded an ad for Josh Hawley's opponent Lucas Kunce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-jon-hamm-has-recorded-an-ad-for-josh-hawleys-opponent-lucas-kunce/984467)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-jon-hamm-has-recorded-an-ad-for-josh-hawleys-opponent-lucas-kunce/984467 "2023-05-23T14:52:56Z")
Jon Hamm has recorded a commercial for Josh “I Run Like A Scared Ostrich” Hawley’s opponent Lucas Kunce. Growing up with the last name Kunce must have been pretty tough as it is, never mind the Marines. I included it her… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=23) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=25)