# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=244 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 245 --- ## [Dads United Against Father's Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dads-united-against-fathers-day/585992)
**Author:** [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dads-united-against-fathers-day/585992 "2011-06-24T01:07:17Z")
I know you’re out there, in the millions. Lets just say it here, say it loud and say anonymously so they can’t hear us: Fuck Father’s Day. It was crap from the git-go, and everybody knows it. Mother’s Day, sure, make… --- ## [xtisme, you seem like one crooked character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xtisme-you-seem-like-one-crooked-character/586378)
**Author:** [@humanafterall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/humanafterall)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xtisme-you-seem-like-one-crooked-character/586378 "2011-06-23T23:45:27Z")
The impression you’re giving me is that your moral compass doesn’t really point North, so you’re a little confused as to what is ethical and and moral. so here’s a little reminder on what I believe is and is not ethical … --- ## [People aren't Aspergers! They HAVE Asperger's!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-arent-aspergers-they-have-aspergers/585288)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-arent-aspergers-they-have-aspergers/585288 "2011-06-23T20:52:31Z")
I don’t know what it is about these mental disorders that makes otherwise-normal people butcher the grammar so badly. You think John might be Asperger’s what? His what? His fuck buddy? Michael is clearly nuts if h… --- ## [is it customary for 911 operators to be rude, combative bitches?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-customary-for-911-operators-to-be-rude-combative-bitches/292851)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-customary-for-911-operators-to-be-rude-combative-bitches/292851 "2011-06-23T12:44:01Z")
I’m watching the Primetime Live special right now about Michael Wamsley and Janelle Hornickel, the couple who got lost and disoriented in freezing temperatures and froze to death in spite of continually calling 911. The … --- ## [On food service worker wearing gloves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-food-service-worker-wearing-gloves/585522)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-food-service-worker-wearing-gloves/585522 "2011-06-22T20:58:46Z")
I was having lunch at the Dairy Queen. The food service guy was wearing gloves. He took my order and my cash and gave me back my change and immediately began to prepare my milkshake same gloves on hands. Just who the h… --- ## [I pit my mother for not telling me my great uncle died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-mother-for-not-telling-me-my-great-uncle-died/586472)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-mother-for-not-telling-me-my-great-uncle-died/586472 "2011-06-22T19:45:33Z")
And his death predates our current tiff by a month! I had to find out from a friend of his daughter. And it only came up because she asked,“Why weren’t you at the funeral?” --- ## [Tea Party Summer Camp for Kids! Apparently, not a joke.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tea-party-summer-camp-for-kids-apparently-not-a-joke/586150)
**Author:** [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tea-party-summer-camp-for-kids-apparently-not-a-joke/586150 "2011-06-22T15:17:41Z")
http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/tea-party-group-offers-summer-camp/1175119 First off, yeah, these activities sound like a hell of a lot of fun for kids. Just like someone playing 52 Pickup with you is fun. … --- ## [Taking "You kids get off my lawn" a step too far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-you-kids-get-off-my-lawn-a-step-too-far/585662)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-you-kids-get-off-my-lawn-a-step-too-far/585662 "2011-06-22T06:45:57Z")
A bunch of kids were playing pranks in the neighbourhood. They were ringing people’s doorbells and then running away. But Michael Bishop wasn’t having none of those shenanigans. When the kids rang his doorbell, he came … --- ## ["Kinetic military action"? Seriously?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kinetic-military-action-seriously/585908)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kinetic-military-action-seriously/585908 "2011-06-22T06:09:01Z")
It’s bad enough we’ve already had police actions, armed conflicts, and authorizations for the use of force. Did we really need a new term for what’s apparently become the w-word? And “kinetic military action”? Who thoug… --- ## [Damn you EWTN!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-ewtn/282630)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-you-ewtn/282630 "2011-06-20T21:13:22Z")
Or, Creepiest religious film EVER. First, the background: as fifth graders in parochial school, we received a special treat from our teacher-a chance to view the film Marcelino pan y vino (“Miracle of Marcelino”). The … --- ## [What the hell is wrong with people? (warning: cat cruelty)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-people-warning-cat-cruelty/585437)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-people-warning-cat-cruelty/585437 "2011-06-20T02:05:33Z")
I didn’t post the story of the 12-year-old serial killer in training in the Pit last week, because I wanted to focus on the bravery of the 9-year-old that stood up to him and tried to save a kitten’s life. This one…I ju… --- ## [I Pit Lack of Finacial Aid for my Kid's College Education!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-lack-of-finacial-aid-for-my-kids-college-education/584068)
**Author:** [@surrounded\_by\_literalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/surrounded_by_literalists)\ **Replies:** 430\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-lack-of-finacial-aid-for-my-kids-college-education/584068 "2011-06-19T02:44:57Z")
…I don’t even have an actual person to blame! My girl has been an A student since second grade. She works hard, she goes the extra educational mile, she’s in student government, and (if you repeat this, I will deny it)… --- ## [Jesus - REALLY Vancouver? It's a fucking hockey game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-really-vancouver-its-a-fucking-hockey-game/585668)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-really-vancouver-its-a-fucking-hockey-game/585668 "2011-06-18T11:33:30Z")
How embarrassing Vancouver - you lost a fucking hockey game and THIS is how you react: Rioting? Looting? Fires? A Boston fan tossed over an overpass??? :confused::confused::confused::mad::mad: WTF?? That’s fucking fa… --- ## [7.8 million gallons of water tossed out because a single guy urinated in it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-8-million-gallons-of-water-tossed-out-because-a-single-guy-urinated-in-it/585782)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-8-million-gallons-of-water-tossed-out-because-a-single-guy-urinated-in-it/585782 "2011-06-18T03:19:04Z")
Over in Portland, a drunken manpissed into a water reservoir. Now they’re draining the entire godddamned reservoir, all 7.8 million gallons of it, because of 8 ounces of urine (which is sterile, by the way). “OMG! 0.008… --- ## [I'm Sick and Tired of Backstabbing, Mealymouthed Democrats in Congress (Re: Weinergate)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-and-tired-of-backstabbing-mealymouthed-democrats-in-congress-re-weinergate/584740)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-and-tired-of-backstabbing-mealymouthed-democrats-in-congress-re-weinergate/584740 "2011-06-18T01:09:51Z")
Now that Rep. Weiner’s in trouble, the knives are out. We knew the Repubs would be gunning for him, that’s to be expected. But the way Pelosi called immediately for an ethics investigation, the way Reed dissed him in a p… --- ## [Is this political ad racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-political-ad-racist/585645)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-political-ad-racist/585645 "2011-06-17T19:39:33Z")
Racist or not, it’s kinda catchy. I’ll have “give me yo cash, bitch!” in my head all night, I’ll bet. --- ## [Kirk Cameron schools Stephen Hawking in science](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kirk-cameron-schools-stephen-hawking-in-science/582818)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 512\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kirk-cameron-schools-stephen-hawking-in-science/582818 "2011-06-17T15:52:48Z")
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700136489/Stephen-Hawking-vs-Kirk-Cameron-A-heavenly-debate.html No way says noted scientitian and crocoduck hunter Kirk Cameron: Take that Hawking! Cameron, whose notable scientif… --- ## [I Pit Libertarians who don't even know the implications of their "philosophy"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-libertarians-who-dont-even-know-the-implications-of-their-philosophy/583533)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-libertarians-who-dont-even-know-the-implications-of-their-philosophy/583533 "2011-06-17T13:39:11Z")
In another recent thread (“Libertarian Mythology”) I wrote My post received no response. I’m pretty sure the typical reaction was “It looks like septimus has stopped taking his meds again!” :smiley: I’ll admit that … --- ## [Nuclear meltdown! Holy Godzilla NOOOO!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuclear-meltdown-holy-godzilla-noooo/574389)
**Author:** [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Replies:** 1807\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuclear-meltdown-holy-godzilla-noooo/574389 "2011-06-16T14:24:01Z")
Who the hell could have predicted that a nuclear power plant, the most safe form of energy in the history of humanity with the exceptions of Chernobyl, Hanford, Windscale, etc. might melt down? It’s impossible in a mod… --- ## [Loud Guy at Diner: 3/5 != 70%](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loud-guy-at-diner-3-5-70/585317)
**Author:** [@fumster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fumster)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loud-guy-at-diner-3-5-70/585317 "2011-06-16T04:57:14Z")
I was tying to enjoy breakfast yesterday at a local diner, but in the corner was Mr Knowitall pontificating on one subject after another. At one point he makes the brilliant statement “saying it’s 70% doesn’t tell you an… --- ## [Fucking helicopter parents now rule the school, and tell me how to parent.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-helicopter-parents-now-rule-the-school-and-tell-me-how-to-parent/509674)
**Author:** [@I\_Am\_The\_Lorax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Am_The_Lorax)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-helicopter-parents-now-rule-the-school-and-tell-me-how-to-parent/509674 "2011-06-16T04:48:13Z")
My son is in first grade at the most sought after elementary school in the city. He is almost seven. We live a block and a half away in a very nice neighborhood. He and I both decided he is ready to walk home by himself … --- ## [TRlUMPHANT RETURN, MOTHERFUCKERS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trlumphant-return-motherfuckers/585453)
**Author:** [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trlumphant-return-motherfuckers/585453 "2011-06-16T01:54:37Z")
My \*darling \*friends, loyal opposition, and slavering tards, I’m so \*terribly \*sorry I’ve had to neglect you for so long. Unfortunately, since I post from the office, that means that the things I get paid to do come firs… --- ## [Richard Glover: 'Tattoo climate change deniers'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-glover-tattoo-climate-change-deniers/584762)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-glover-tattoo-climate-change-deniers/584762 "2011-06-15T21:06:22Z")
Article here. Let’s just think about that for a moment. I think I’ll just link to this response: I think little more needs to be said. --- ## [$6.6 Billion Simply Stolen From Iraq War Funds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-6-billion-simply-stolen-from-iraq-war-funds/585464)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/6-6-billion-simply-stolen-from-iraq-war-funds/585464 "2011-06-15T19:18:36Z")
What a clusterfuck. Ah but don’t worry, it’s not out money, it’s the Iraqis own money from their oil sales. We just mismanaged the shit out of it for them, meaning we’ll probably get sued by the Iraqi government. Man… --- ## [Embassy Bomber Killed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embassy-bomber-killed/585196)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embassy-bomber-killed/585196 "2011-06-15T15:33:28Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/12/world/africa/12somalia.html?hp Whose next? Qadaffi? --- ## ["Friendly" retailers make me stabby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-retailers-make-me-stabby/583489)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friendly-retailers-make-me-stabby/583489 "2011-06-15T13:00:56Z")
I recall reading or being told that having a greeter at a store reduces shoplifting. Whether it’s true or not, I have no problem with someone at the door to a retail establishment saying “Welcome to \ **Author:** [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-customer-service-reps-who-think-customers-are-stupid/585091 "2011-06-15T00:20:39Z") And considering I was a customer service rep, I totally know the bullshit. Don’t tell me you can’t refund the extra $5 I paid on Wednesday for second day service when the order won’t get here until Monday. I know you can… --- ## [Most mundane of pits -- McDonalds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-mundane-of-pits-mcdonalds/585028)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-mundane-of-pits-mcdonalds/585028 "2011-06-15T00:15:19Z")
I’m on the Atkins diet – all meat, no carbs. I get a lot of my meals from McDonalds. I usually order two sausage mcmuffins (no muffin) for breakfast, and 2 cheeseburgers (plain, no bun) for lunch or dinner. And I usually… --- ## [Is Nancy Grace the most repellent, disgusting person in show business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nancy-grace-the-most-repellent-disgusting-person-in-show-business/584580)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nancy-grace-the-most-repellent-disgusting-person-in-show-business/584580 "2011-06-14T22:44:07Z")
Of course she is, it’s a rhetorical question. Nancy Grace makes me want to fucking puke. Everything about her disgusts me. Her show, an obsessive droning on of whatever recently murdered white girl’s case can be strun… --- ## [It's about equality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-about-equality/585404)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-about-equality/585404 "2011-06-14T06:46:14Z")
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