# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=274 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 275 --- ## [Australian Federal Election: bobbing heads.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-federal-election-bobbing-heads/548991)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-federal-election-bobbing-heads/548991 "2010-08-06T13:59:34Z")
Our Prime Minister (by spill), Julia Gillard, has called for a federal election coming up on 21st of August. That means that we poor Aussie schmucks have to endure weeks of fucking campaigning by the current government,… --- ## [The Political Class...The Monied Class...The Business Class...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-political-class-the-monied-class-the-business-class/549112)
**Author:** [@lurking\_guest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurking_guest)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-political-class-the-monied-class-the-business-class/549112 "2010-08-05T23:36:10Z")
He he… In every country across the Globe…it is the simple folks… who keep striving and pushing and trying to make ‘things’ better for their children, and grand-children. Across the stupid boundaries of South America, … --- ## [Stop feeling superior for being ignorant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-feeling-superior-for-being-ignorant/548732)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-feeling-superior-for-being-ignorant/548732 "2010-08-05T23:25:10Z")
I won’t link to the other thread and point fingers at the individual because it’s a common fault. Some popular culture figures were being mentioned and he posted what was essentially “I’ve never heard of this person. I h… --- ## [Petcetera can go to Hell. (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petcetera-can-go-to-hell-long/247417)
**Author:** [@Satyricon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satyricon)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petcetera-can-go-to-hell-long/247417 "2010-08-05T18:57:39Z")
Petcetera is by far the worst, the WORST store I’ve ever dealt with, pet or otherwise. This afternoon did it for me. A few weeks ago I got 2 female rats. Real sweet, nice and tame, etc. The one had a little sneeze when … --- ## [You steal a camera during MY Workshop? Fuck you, you piece of messed-up shit !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-steal-a-camera-during-my-workshop-fuck-you-you-piece-of-messed-up-shit/547223)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 368\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-steal-a-camera-during-my-workshop-fuck-you-you-piece-of-messed-up-shit/547223 "2010-08-05T17:16:08Z")
You slide into town on the cheap, stay 17 miles away at the cheapest hotel you could find. Okay, I can appreciate barely scraping together the bread for the workshop tuition. You tell me you used frequent flier miles to… --- ## [Grr!! Do I REALLY need a case sensitive password 8 characters long??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grr-do-i-really-need-a-case-sensitive-password-8-characters-long/372151)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grr-do-i-really-need-a-case-sensitive-password-8-characters-long/372151 "2010-08-05T17:04:45Z")
Number one: IT’S 8 CHARACTERS LONG!! (up from six) Number two: The password has to have BOTH upper AND lower case letters in it!! Number three We can’t make up our own password. We HAVE to take the one you give us!! N… --- ## [CNN continues to disappoint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-continues-to-disappoint/549089)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-continues-to-disappoint/549089 "2010-08-05T15:39:56Z")
Check out this story. A guy shot to death 8 people at his place of work. The article is written with an overall story arc, kinda like writing about WWII and including all the petty shit Hitler dealt with before willingl… --- ## [$900 for towing and storage???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/900-for-towing-and-storage/548892)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/900-for-towing-and-storage/548892 "2010-08-05T13:27:38Z")
I was in an accident last Wednesday (7/28) and had the car towed to a garage local to where the accident happened. I told them I wanted them to fix it, but that the insurance adjuster was going to come by and do his appr… --- ## [It sucks to be a moderate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-sucks-to-be-a-moderate/549072)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-sucks-to-be-a-moderate/549072 "2010-08-05T09:21:32Z")
Everybody can tell me to fuck off if you don’t like this. I’m used to that. Being a moderate means pissing everybody off. The following aren’t things posted on this board, they’re just included to help you get the gen… --- ## [Mattress Prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-prices/548976)
**Author:** [@gallan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallan)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-prices/548976 "2010-08-05T04:14:40Z")
What the hell is up with mattress prices?! I went shopping for a new mattress this weekend. I’ve never had to purchase a mattress, so this was a new experience for me. I went to two large mattress chain-stores, two lo… --- ## [Why haven't these liberal things been banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-havent-these-liberal-things-been-banned/548934)
**Author:** [@bullrun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bullrun)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-havent-these-liberal-things-been-banned/548934 "2010-08-04T14:18:46Z")
It is common knowledge throughout the universe that leftist carry a disease called liberalism. It’s advanced condition is called socialism and then it usually morphs into it’s deadliest version called communism. Libera… --- ## [Why hasn't this thing been banned yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-this-thing-been-banned-yet/548760)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-this-thing-been-banned-yet/548760 "2010-08-04T14:14:17Z")
His first posts were on July 28th, and, while fairly provocative, probably still fell within board guidelines. Last evening, however, he demonstrated that his provocation meter goes up to 11. I fail to understand how th… --- ## [More SDMB arguments I'm sick of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-sdmb-arguments-im-sick-of/548274)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-sdmb-arguments-im-sick-of/548274 "2010-08-04T13:37:07Z")
Here are arguments that people make with some regularity that are so utterly idiotic and meaningless that they should be banned. Well, not banned because that would be censorship. But when people try to use them, automat… --- ## [Pro-Life=Fundamentalist Moron](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-life-fundamentalist-moron/548399)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-life-fundamentalist-moron/548399 "2010-08-04T00:06:14Z")
At least according to the infallible, inerrant people at StarDestroyer BBS who has labeled me a “fundamentalist moron” \[on some other message board\] for stating sincerely and honestly that I thought abortion was wicked a… --- ## [Chelsea motherfucking Clinton.............](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelsea-motherfucking-clinton/548674)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chelsea-motherfucking-clinton/548674 "2010-08-03T23:07:07Z")
Please news websites of the World, stop with this Chelsea Clinton bullshit. One more picture of that ugly bitch and I will go crazy. White House Dog marries Kosher Boy. Costing millions in taxpayer dollars. Father fucki… --- ## [OK Yahoo - now you're just making stuff up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-yahoo-now-youre-just-making-stuff-up/548785)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-yahoo-now-youre-just-making-stuff-up/548785 "2010-08-03T23:01:59Z")
I’ve used Yahoo Mail for 12 years and it’s good for what it is. I can check it anywhere with no problems, and it’s been periodically upgraded. I’m happy with it, and thankful for the free service. Being a free service, … --- ## [My mother has become a right-wing, racist idiot.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-become-a-right-wing-racist-idiot/548363)
**Author:** [@InterestedObserver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InterestedObserver)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-mother-has-become-a-right-wing-racist-idiot/548363 "2010-08-03T21:24:46Z")
She’s been forwarding me all this political, racist crap her sister sends her for a while now. Usually, I ignore it. A few times, I’ve composed responses and sent them to everyone on the cc list (all of them the same gro… --- ## ["Concerned Citizens of the United States" Looking Out for Our Interests!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerned-citizens-of-the-united-states-looking-out-for-our-interests/546679)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerned-citizens-of-the-united-states-looking-out-for-our-interests/546679 "2010-08-03T19:52:35Z")
The helpful folks at a Utah based organization called “Concerned Citizens for the United States” helpfully sent a list of 1300 alleged undocumented immigrants to media outlets, and various state and federal law enforceme… --- ## [Wankers who whine about tourists in their towns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wankers-who-whine-about-tourists-in-their-towns/548410)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wankers-who-whine-about-tourists-in-their-towns/548410 "2010-08-03T13:52:33Z")
Inspired by a couple of threads that have popped here recently, notably these: Hey, we shovel boatloads of money into your economies every year. I act respectfully when I go on vacation. But if I’m wearing shorts be… --- ## [Fuck my broken brain. I've had about enough.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-my-broken-brain-ive-had-about-enough/548701)
**Author:** [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-my-broken-brain-ive-had-about-enough/548701 "2010-08-03T13:45:47Z")
Had my very first panic attack on Thursday. No, sir, I did not like it. I’m used to dealing with symptoms of depression. In fact, my psychiatrist recently gave me a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication because so… --- ## [Damn password expiration policies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-password-expiration-policies/548594)
**Author:** [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-password-expiration-policies/548594 "2010-08-03T12:45:17Z")
These things drive me nuts, especially with a short expiration time, crazy character /word requirements and the fact that I can’t reuse any of the last 10 passwords. I have to access an outside company server for my job… --- ## [F@\*& you Shirley Sherrod!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-you-shirley-sherrod/548513)
**Author:** [@NOLA\_Cajun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NOLA_Cajun)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-you-shirley-sherrod/548513 "2010-08-03T02:30:30Z")
So let me make sure I have this right: You are video taped many years ago making racist comments and the video must have been released by the NAACP and somehow Breitbart gets ahold of it and posts it online (an exerpt f… --- ## [Medical Issues Not to Treat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-issues-not-to-treat/548810)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-issues-not-to-treat/548810 "2010-08-02T18:48:18Z")
Just got turned down for insurance for the second time. Luckily I just started a full-time job with health insurance, or I’d be stuck with having to stay with my current insurer and rates over $700/mo. Some of the reaso… --- ## [Look, I'm either logged in or NOT... ENOUGH with this half-assed shit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-im-either-logged-in-or-not-enough-with-this-half-assed-shit/548716)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-im-either-logged-in-or-not-enough-with-this-half-assed-shit/548716 "2010-08-02T18:15:26Z")
Dear Ebay, Godaddy, Tivo, & Miscellaneous other websites: I appreciate security. I also appreciate you tracking me and knowing it’s me and logging me in so I don’t have to do so every time. But, well, do you think you… --- ## [Newsweek takes on the real issues: Angelina Jolie's kid's hair.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsweek-takes-on-the-real-issues-angelina-jolies-kids-hair/513713)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsweek-takes-on-the-real-issues-angelina-jolies-kids-hair/513713 "2010-08-02T16:50:05Z")
This Newsweek article really grinds my gears for a few reasons. First of all, and it needs to be said: that child is adorable. Her hair looks fine, she looks happy, she looks healthy, life is good. But more importantly… --- ## [McDonald's Restaurant Rest Rooms - AIIIEEE! The FILTH!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-restaurant-rest-rooms-aiiieee-the-filth/548550)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-restaurant-rest-rooms-aiiieee-the-filth/548550 "2010-08-02T14:24:17Z")
I have been in McDonald’s restaurants in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Arizona. I have also been the rest rooms of most of the McDonald’s I have been in. WHAT THE F… --- ## [A Homophobic Homosexual Practitioner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-homophobic-homosexual-practitioner/548592)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-homophobic-homosexual-practitioner/548592 "2010-08-01T22:46:35Z")
Actually, I don’t think Dr. Shock is a homophobe, but rather an evil homophile. How the hell did we let him into Canada to practice ? --- ## [Brad Pitt's daughter is a tomboy. And the problem is...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brad-pitts-daughter-is-a-tomboy-and-the-problem-is/548163)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brad-pitts-daughter-is-a-tomboy-and-the-problem-is/548163 "2010-07-31T14:16:40Z")
Really, for fuck’s sake. So little Shiloh has spurned little dresses and sports a short hair cut and ‘Life & Style’ magazine is ‘shocked’??? Yeah, because god forbid she might not want to plaster her bedroom in pink and … --- ## [The Shitbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shitbird/547668)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shitbird/547668 "2010-07-31T02:46:49Z")
Prelude: An Admonition to the Moderators. This is a story of a curse. Of a rage and hatred to equal that of Achilles on the fields of Troy. And, as Briseus was to Achilles, so is the placement of this thread in thi… --- ## [Releasing Al Megrahi.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/releasing-al-megrahi/548282)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Kumquat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Kumquat)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/releasing-al-megrahi/548282 "2010-07-31T02:30:34Z")
Dear people of the USA, Hello. How’s it going there? Hope the weather’s good. Been a bit of a wet summer here, but that happens a lot in Scotland, and is something we pretty much expect. What has been a bit more sur… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=273) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=275)