# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=254 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 255 --- ## [This winter sucks and it won't quit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-winter-sucks-and-it-wont-quit/572117)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-winter-sucks-and-it-wont-quit/572117 "2011-03-09T00:07:04Z")
Last night we got 10 fucking inches of snow. Three more today. This winter is unlike the others of the past. We got a snow in October and it got cold. The snow never melted. Generally we have an “indian summer” . A few w… --- ## [Republican dominated state legislature wants to outlaw successful enterprise: Medical Marijuana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-dominated-state-legislature-wants-to-outlaw-successful-enterprise-medical-marijuana/573591)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-dominated-state-legislature-wants-to-outlaw-successful-enterprise-medical-marijuana/573591 "2011-03-08T15:30:01Z")
Here’s the story: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/06/us/06marijuana.html?\_r=1&hp It’s so nice to see these assholes acting on their free market principles. Anyway I’m sick and motherfucking tired of watching these assh… --- ## [What will happen when Glenn Beck finally goes nuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-when-glenn-beck-finally-goes-nuts/511367)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-when-glenn-beck-finally-goes-nuts/511367 "2011-03-07T18:05:35Z")
The guy long ago crossed into Howard Beale territory with the weeping and doomsday predictions. The recent Salon articles on him just confirmed my already strong suspicions that the guy really does have some serious ment… --- ## [It’s Time to Play ‘Sheen, Beck, or Qaddafi?’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-time-to-play-sheen-beck-or-qaddafi/573280)
**Author:** [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-s-time-to-play-sheen-beck-or-qaddafi/573280 "2011-03-07T16:38:11Z")
I only got 7 out of 15 the first time. How well do YOU know your whackjobs? --- ## [More Muslim Marvelousnous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-muslim-marvelousnous/570243)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 1245\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-muslim-marvelousnous/570243 "2011-03-07T04:32:59Z")
Ah, what do you do when a 40-year-old uncle rapes his 14-year-old niece? If you guessed, “the next day she gets whipped until she dies”, then you might have a feel for Islam. Here you go. Unbelievable. What barbarians. … --- ## [Pitting Benny Hinn's followers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-benny-hinns-followers/293414)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-benny-hinns-followers/293414 "2011-03-05T01:22:13Z")
Dateline did their second (and mass media’s umpteenth) expose on Benny Hinn last night. There’s nothing particularly surprising in their well substantiated claims about Hinn himself: \*He lives a lavish lifestyle that i… --- ## [Peter Morris and Randi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-morris-and-randi/573164)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-morris-and-randi/573164 "2011-03-04T23:42:10Z")
I’m not interested in debating Morris: he’s mentally ill and it would be a good thing in my view if others stopped baiting him and if he was banned (Handy style) from posting about Randi. However, this postconcerns me. … --- ## [People who long rants and don't include tl;dr!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-long-rants-and-dont-include-tl-dr/572531)
**Author:** [@Genericuser234](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Genericuser234)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-long-rants-and-dont-include-tl-dr/572531 "2011-03-04T16:37:25Z")
I am so fed up wit the amount of people on this board that go on and on and on about random crap that noone cares about. It wastes time. If the poster would just include a tl;dr (Too long; didn’t read) summary at the end… --- ## [Curse you, bank!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curse-you-bank/572392)
**Author:** [@TravisFromOR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TravisFromOR)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curse-you-bank/572392 "2011-03-04T04:04:37Z")
Long story short, some idiot at my bank messed up my SSN–they transposed two digits. Because of this, they locked my account. They did not inform me of this. I have several automatic payments set up. Because my account w… --- ## [Brainglutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainglutton/571813)
**Author:** [@Bambro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambro)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainglutton/571813 "2011-03-03T18:17:29Z")
Not really mad at you, but I didn’t want to post this any of your (MANY) GD threads on the subject… Do you get paid based on how many ME threads you start? By my count you have 6 threads on the front page all talking ab… --- ## [Hey, Cisco, You're Not Fooling Anyone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-cisco-youre-not-fooling-anyone/573031)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-cisco-youre-not-fooling-anyone/573031 "2011-03-02T15:56:13Z")
This is weak for the pit I know, but come-the-fuck-on. It’s obvious you were chumming the the lefties in an inappropriate forum. I don’t buy your I-was-just-kidding(wink wink) post. If you don’t want to “bother ever vis… --- ## [Unwanted kids and AIDS patients save money!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwanted-kids-and-aids-patients-save-money/571860)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwanted-kids-and-aids-patients-save-money/571860 "2011-03-02T14:47:58Z")
House blocks federal aid for Planned Parenthood Fuck this shit. Fuck it. I know the Dope needs another abortion thread like it needs another person watching Firefly for the first time, but I am in a rage so hard my lov… --- ## [Don't even try to tell us it's not plagiarized!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-even-try-to-tell-us-its-not-plagiarized/531903)
**Author:** [@Angel\_of\_Doubt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_Doubt)\ **Replies:** 476\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-even-try-to-tell-us-its-not-plagiarized/531903 "2011-03-02T13:13:21Z")
I’m an instructional aide at a public institution. We’ve just started using Turnitin and students are now submitting their papers. Third paper submitted - bingo. 56% of the paper comes from a website (which I found i… --- ## [In which I hope my bank gets punched in the metaphorical balls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-hope-my-bank-gets-punched-in-the-metaphorical-balls/572618)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-hope-my-bank-gets-punched-in-the-metaphorical-balls/572618 "2011-03-02T00:40:51Z")
What the fuck, bank? So I’ve had this credit card for a few years and I need to get a temporary credit limit increase for my upcoming vacation. The card was issued in my hometown, I now live 3.5 hours away in the same … --- ## [February mini-rants thread...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/february-mini-rants-thread/570095)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 469\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/february-mini-rants-thread/570095 "2011-03-01T17:50:18Z")
NOW WITH \[DEL\]75%\[/DEL\] \[DEL\]95%\[/DEL\] 100% ohpleaseohplease LESS KVETCHING ABOUT PUBLIC BREASTFEEDING Food packaging industry: Goddammit, STOP FUCKING PRETENDING that you can “hold the line” on your prices. BACON is su… --- ## [I pit Pantsuits.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-pantsuits/497106)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-pantsuits/497106 "2011-03-01T16:09:01Z")
I mean what are they? Creations of the World hampahrodites association? (No idea how thats spelled). I seriously want to place hang a sign on every woman who wears it which saying “Honourary Man”. Sure if you don’t want … --- ## [Motorcycle driver: they are called BUS LANES for a reason!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycle-driver-they-are-called-bus-lanes-for-a-reason/572452)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycle-driver-they-are-called-bus-lanes-for-a-reason/572452 "2011-03-01T11:14:55Z")
Motorcycle and three buses crash in Lincoln Tunnel during morning rush hour. Motorcyclist critically injured. Riding your motorcycle in the bus lane of a tunnel is a very bad idea. I want the 1 1/2 hours I spent on a bu… --- ## [In which "Doper" Ellis Dee demonstrates, err, proclaims, his ignorance and/or stupidity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-doper-ellis-dee-demonstrates-err-proclaims-his-ignorance-and-or-stupidity/570498)
**Author:** [@Mince](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mince)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-doper-ellis-dee-demonstrates-err-proclaims-his-ignorance-and-or-stupidity/570498 "2011-02-28T17:49:42Z")
Mind you, the lone reason I craft this pitting is to give “Doper” Ellis Dee a proper platform to demonstrate his ignorance, since he seems anxious to do so, but in the wrong places—hijacking at least two other threads. E… --- ## [T-Mobile filters my web browsing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/t-mobile-filters-my-web-browsing/572704)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/t-mobile-filters-my-web-browsing/572704 "2011-02-28T15:04:35Z")
I know I’m late to the smartphone party so this could be something everyone has dealt with and gotten over. If so, I’ll return 2006’s call. But in the meantime, WTF? I’m on a working getaway and need to do some light re… --- ## [You are a fucking moron lady](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-a-fucking-moron-lady/572481)
**Author:** [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-a-fucking-moron-lady/572481 "2011-02-28T14:06:25Z")
I don’t have time for a major rant right now, but you are a FUCKING MORON. My brother is the best thing that ever happened to you and you are throwing it all all way because you can’t be bothered to discipline your son.… --- ## [Jesus Fucking Christ. A NJ toll collector can earn $31.58 an hour?!?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-fucking-christ-a-nj-toll-collector-can-earn-31-58-an-hour/572412)
**Author:** [@Rumor\_Watkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rumor_Watkins)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-fucking-christ-a-nj-toll-collector-can-earn-31-58-an-hour/572412 "2011-02-28T10:56:19Z")
holy shit. Just reading that makes me want to fly out to Wisconsin and pat Scott Walker on the back. That is just fucking insane. Just think about this for a minute. 32 bucks an hour to collect a ticket, stick it in a m… --- ## [WTF is wrong with you, conservative America?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-wrong-with-you-conservative-america/571896)
**Author:** [@Cyningablod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyningablod)\ **Replies:** 425\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-wrong-with-you-conservative-america/571896 "2011-02-28T10:23:16Z")
I know that current controversial political topics (the Tea Party, health care reform, birther-ism, toning down violent political speech, etc) have been argued o’er nearly to death on SDMB in the past few years, and been… --- ## [What the fuck was Boeing thinking when they designed the 767 and 777 carryon bins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-was-boeing-thinking-when-they-designed-the-767-and-777-carryon-bins/572553)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-fuck-was-boeing-thinking-when-they-designed-the-767-and-777-carryon-bins/572553 "2011-02-28T02:26:10Z")
God I hate when I get stuck on one of these god forsaken aircraft. NONE of the storage bins on the 767, either in the middle or over the windows, are deep enough for a person to stick a rollaboard in lengthwise, as you … --- ## [Dang it, Propel! Why'd you have to change? Grrrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dang-it-propel-whyd-you-have-to-change-grrrr/490748)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dang-it-propel-whyd-you-have-to-change-grrrr/490748 "2011-02-27T17:02:18Z")
Ever since I trained with my wife for the Nike Women’s Marathon a few years ago, I’ve loved drinking Propel. I’ve never been a fan of regular water (I always found it bland and tasteless, even when “fresh”) so never hyd… --- ## [Fuck Musician's Friend-- you suck (long, boring rant)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-musicians-friend-you-suck-long-boring-rant/407721)
**Author:** [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-musicians-friend-you-suck-long-boring-rant/407721 "2011-02-27T04:26:40Z")
Just got off a very aggravating phone call, one of fucking many, with Musician’s Friend. Possibly the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced, worst delivery service, no concern for my business or my time, even tho… --- ## [People do not know how to act around mixed heritage people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-do-not-know-how-to-act-around-mixed-heritage-people/572389)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-do-not-know-how-to-act-around-mixed-heritage-people/572389 "2011-02-26T18:54:36Z")
I’m not sure what it is, but otherwise rational, open minded people seem to become utterly inept socially when they are exposed to mixed people. They will do and say things that would be considered impolite or stupid ar… --- ## [Fuck you, Microsoft, once again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-microsoft-once-again/555015)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-microsoft-once-again/555015 "2011-02-26T13:36:05Z")
I have a web browser I use. It’s old and offically outdated but unlike many newer products it works. I also have Internet Explorer - an older version that came with my computer. I don’t use it as often but it’s there. R… --- ## [What is Diogenes the Cynic's Condition Called](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-diogenes-the-cynics-condition-called/571709)
**Author:** [@RaftPeople](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RaftPeople)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-diogenes-the-cynics-condition-called/571709 "2011-02-26T06:17:08Z")
He/She doesn’t appear to be entirely mentally retarded because some posts are normal. But the lack of logic shown in this thread makes me wonder what’s going on. Is anyone able to identify the condition that makes it … --- ## [Thanks for saving our lives, now hit the road, fag.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-saving-our-lives-now-hit-the-road-fag/572631)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-for-saving-our-lives-now-hit-the-road-fag/572631 "2011-02-25T23:57:48Z")
Jeanne Assam, a member of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, was working as a volunteer security guard in December of 2007 when a disturbed man started firing into the crowd outside the Church. He killed two churc… --- ## [At least she hadn't started killing people yet... (RO)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-least-she-hadnt-started-killing-people-yet-ro/572487)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-least-she-hadnt-started-killing-people-yet-ro/572487 "2011-02-25T19:14:28Z")
Long Island resident faces 2 years for felony animal abuse and child endangerment. Prosecutors claim Sharon McDonough killed numerous kittens and dogs while her daughters were forced to watch, stashing the dead cats in … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=253) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=255)