# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=48 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [The new modes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-modes/919677)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-modes/919677 "2020-09-03T18:03:29Z")
I’m a bit sad. We’ve got new modes \[congrats!\], but some runner-ups got sadly shortlisted: Ultra Vires - ATMB BigT - GD+P&E DrDeth - CS and last but certainly not least to take some load off miller in the Pit: Octop… --- ## [Trump won’t cooperate with the rest of the world on a coronavirus vaccine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-won-t-cooperate-with-the-rest-of-the-world-on-a-coronavirus-vaccine/919562)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-won-t-cooperate-with-the-rest-of-the-world-on-a-coronavirus-vaccine/919562 "2020-09-02T22:53:42Z")
Maybe this would be better off in the Quarantine Zone, but I need to use some language here. This goddamned motherfucking shitstain of a barely-human piece of fetid garbage is putting the lives of every American at risk… --- ## [The chosen were chosen for what purpose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chosen-were-chosen-for-what-purpose/919393)
**Author:** [@rboyce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rboyce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chosen-were-chosen-for-what-purpose/919393 "2020-08-30T19:58:47Z")
The chosen were chosen for what purpose My search engine found this site by mistake and now after visiting it I am not so sure; so, I came here looking for the ones in the know The site confused me and I need clarity… --- ## [Milwaukee Bucks performance art ‘boycott’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milwaukee-bucks-performance-art-boycott/919090)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milwaukee-bucks-performance-art-boycott/919090 "2020-08-29T23:02:18Z")
How bold and brave for the Bucks to boycott their game today to protest the Kenosha shooting. How about a forfeit? Nah, they just get to make a statement. Performance art at its finest. --- ## [Fuck you Windows!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-windows/918825)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-windows/918825 "2020-08-29T19:25:58Z")
Come in to the shop today to see that Windows has decided to do an update. Annoying enough that it cleared all my passwords, but it also changed configurations. Now my point of sale software(POS), the primary purpose o… --- ## [The fucking world is fucking fucked!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fucking-world-is-fucking-fucked/914677)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fucking-world-is-fucking-fucked/914677 "2020-08-27T23:41:17Z")
I truly believe that this will not end for a long, long time. The anti-maskers, anti-vaxers and whatever other conspiracy theorists are out there are like passengers on a sinking, but save-able ship, deliberately interfe… --- ## [WeatherTech Saves Me Money!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weathertech-saves-me-money/918611)
**Author:** [@NoGraceUnderPressure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoGraceUnderPressure)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weathertech-saves-me-money/918611 "2020-08-27T19:43:18Z")
I just put 4 items totaling $344.80 into my shopping cart at WeatherTech and noticed some hefty shipping charges, so I called to see if they had any promos. CSR was dismissive and curt. Thanked the person, ended call, c… --- ## [Fuck the Stock Market: Who even takes it seriously anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-stock-market-who-even-takes-it-seriously-anymore/848807)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-stock-market-who-even-takes-it-seriously-anymore/848807 "2020-08-27T18:36:23Z")
Consistency, logic, reason. Is that too much to ask? Last week it was off by nearly 4,000 points due to the bad news of Coronavirus. Over the weekend, the news of the spread of the virus got markedly worse. But the s… --- ## [People are not bolstering my faith in humanity tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-are-not-bolstering-my-faith-in-humanity-tonight/915646 "2020-08-26T21:05:03Z")
I went to the store tonight to get some fancy food for an anniversary dinner I’m making my wife and me. Maybe a third of the customers were wearing masks, and half the employees (who are required to wear masks) did not h… --- ## [I’ll tell you why I’m not protesting for Cannon Hinnant \[choir-preaching itt\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ll-tell-you-why-i-m-not-protesting-for-cannon-hinnant-choir-preaching-itt/918096)
**Author:** [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2020, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ll-tell-you-why-i-m-not-protesting-for-cannon-hinnant-choir-preaching-itt/918096 "2020-08-19T02:50:57Z")
One of the curses of having diverse hobbies is that I have acquaintances with diverse opinions. Diverse opinions aren’t a curse, of course. I should rewrite that. One of the curses of having diverse hobbies is that som… --- ## [Fuck You, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-las-vegas-mayor-carolyn-goodman/852395)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-las-vegas-mayor-carolyn-goodman/852395 "2020-08-16T21:50:44Z")
Today’s CNN interview with the Vegas mayor Unbelievable! She actually makes Chump look like the voice of reason. It’s like a bad car wreck, you simply cannot look away from it. This “lady” is completely irresponsible. I… --- ## [Hang on … where are the well ordered militias?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hang-on-where-are-the-well-ordered-militias/915961)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hang-on-where-are-the-well-ordered-militias/915961 "2020-08-16T21:34:01Z")
There have been neo-Nazis prowling the streets of major US cities. There have been summary executions by law enforcement agencies. There are federal agents in unmarked vehicles beating and abducting dissidents. There is… --- ## [The US Response to the Pandemic Has Been An Unmitigated Disaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-response-to-the-pandemic-has-been-an-unmitigated-disaster/914282)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-response-to-the-pandemic-has-been-an-unmitigated-disaster/914282 "2020-08-15T23:14:01Z")
There is no more room for excuses or blame-shifting. Navarro is now saying that this is some kind of weaponized virus, which is utter bullshit and another attempt to shift the blame to China. Even if that weren’t an ob… --- ## [Why do racists argue that "lack of homogeneity" is an acceptable excuse for not having universal healthcare and other safety nets in the United States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-racists-argue-that-lack-of-homogeneity-is-an-acceptable-excuse-for-not-having-universal-healthcare-and-other-safety-nets-in-the-united-states/917954)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-racists-argue-that-lack-of-homogeneity-is-an-acceptable-excuse-for-not-having-universal-healthcare-and-other-safety-nets-in-the-united-states/917954 "2020-08-14T17:11:14Z")
And this is just one study that shows this tendency: Study: telling white people they’ll be outnumbered makes them hate welfare more - Vox It’s such a cop-out excuse. The only thing that should matter is funds per capi… --- ## [The Jim B. Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jim-b-pit/917858)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-jim-b-pit/917858 "2020-08-13T14:52:14Z")
This pitting is a long time coming. I’m so sick and tired of encountering this person’s mind-numbingly stupid threads, the latest of which is: Why Are Some Lesbians So Mean? (“And why are gay men the opposite”) Jim, i… --- ## [Thoughts and prayers to the NRA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-and-prayers-to-the-nra/917549)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-and-prayers-to-the-nra/917549 "2020-08-12T21:38:13Z")
I have been a shooting enthusiast most of my life but I parted ways with the NRA back in the early 90s. Looking like I made the right decision ! --- ## [Still pitting GOP vote supressors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-pitting-gop-vote-supressors/915541)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-pitting-gop-vote-supressors/915541 "2020-08-11T14:23:27Z")
Continuation of this old 10,000+ post tread Looks like poll taxes are OK again. The majority of the supreme court decided without comment to leave not to hear the case requiring Florida newly enfranchised Florida fel… --- ## [I guess I can't delete a post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-cant-delete-a-post/917618)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-cant-delete-a-post/917618 "2020-08-10T14:45:53Z")
Post can’t be empty. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [Trump Is The Real Victim](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-the-real-victim/914942)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-the-real-victim/914942 "2020-08-08T11:58:37Z")
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Trump-the-victim-President-complains-in-private-15398859.php :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: :sob: … --- ## [Monty: What if anything is your point about Thailand's royals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-what-if-anything-is-your-point-about-thailands-royals/730818)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-what-if-anything-is-your-point-about-thailands-royals/730818 "2020-08-08T03:12:39Z")
In GQ Monty posted some very ignorant malarkey about Thailand’s royal family. I couldn’t even figure out what his point was. Here are the last two posts in the exchange, though without multi-quote you’ll want to click … --- ## [Make it stop! Fake Apple scam calls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-it-stop-fake-apple-scam-calls/917201)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-it-stop-fake-apple-scam-calls/917201 "2020-08-07T22:29:44Z")
All of a sudden my cell phone has become a target of the “Apple iCloud breach” scam. They call like every five minutes, and if I decline the call, they leave a message. I think I got five messages before I noticed, inclu… --- ## [Fuck the NRA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-nra/733184)
**Author:** [@Grsz11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grsz11)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-nra/733184 "2020-08-07T16:31:03Z")
That is all. --- ## [Protestor shot, killed in Austin Texas tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protestor-shot-killed-in-austin-texas-tonight/916366)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protestor-shot-killed-in-austin-texas-tonight/916366 "2020-08-06T18:03:00Z")
There’s scant information available. Shots were fired during a protest in Austin, Texas, and someone has died. There’s a video at the link, but it’s not at all clear what happened. --- ## [Tom Cotton, you are a worthless sack of shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-cotton-you-are-a-worthless-sack-of-shit/916486)
**Author:** [@MN\_Maenad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MN_Maenad)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-cotton-you-are-a-worthless-sack-of-shit/916486 "2020-08-06T15:13:01Z")
Racist douchebag Tom Cotton calls slavery a “necessary evil”. Quote from the article that sums it up: “If chattel slavery – heritable, generational, permanent, race-based slavery where it was legal to rape, torture, and… --- ## [Average IQ of Typical Trump Supporter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-iq-of-typical-trump-supporter/854743)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/average-iq-of-typical-trump-supporter/854743 "2020-08-04T23:50:46Z")
I concede there are very intelligent Trump supporters, specifically those in high income tax brackets who are all about the GOP core tenants of lower taxes and pro corporate policies. However, I have a real hard time und… --- ## [Bitch Ass Mother Fucking Coward](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitch-ass-mother-fucking-coward/917042)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitch-ass-mother-fucking-coward/917042 "2020-08-02T14:00:14Z")
This Bitch Ass Mother Fucking Coward turned in by his own grandmother. You know you’re truly a piece of dumbass good-for-nothing no good ass piece of dogshit that should be beaten into other than nothing cunt soup when y… --- ## [I pit the anti-Trader-Joe's petition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-anti-trader-joes-petition/915844)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-anti-trader-joes-petition/915844 "2020-08-02T04:17:38Z")
Some idiot started a petition saying that Trader Joe’s is racist because some of their ethnic/foreign foods are labelled “Trade José”, “Trader Giotto” etc. and supposedly this is racist ( Petition Urges Trader Joe’s To G… --- ## [I am NEVER ordering anything by FedEx again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-never-ordering-anything-by-fedex-again/721253)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-never-ordering-anything-by-fedex-again/721253 "2020-08-02T04:14:29Z")
I finally get around to joining the 21st century and order a Samsung Galaxy S5. After I got home from work, I saw where FedEx left a door tag. Unlike USPS, they don’t leave your package at your doorstep. So, I had to go … --- ## [1, 2, 3, 4 I declare a race war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-2-3-4-i-declare-a-race-war/916348)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-2-3-4-i-declare-a-race-war/916348 "2020-07-31T20:57:25Z")
Looks like the crazy white armed militants and the crazy black armed militants are finally shooting at each other. --- ## [Independent Rants (July minirants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-rants-july-minirants/914197)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/independent-rants-july-minirants/914197 "2020-07-31T16:52:36Z")
If someone’s already started this month’s thread, I’m sorry I didn’t see it, and I did look. I gave in and got one of those RFID triggered feeders for Shiva. So far it seems to be working okay, although I think it will … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=47) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=49)