# The BBQ Pit **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=91 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 92 --- ## [Threads that never address the OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-that-never-address-the-op/793316)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threads-that-never-address-the-op/793316 "2017-08-14T20:51:07Z")
"Why are Granny Smith apples typically more expensive than Red Delicious?" “Jumbo eggs are usually more expensive than large”“Yeah but that’s by the dozen; since they weigh more Jumbos are a better buy per oz” “I actua… --- ## [Critical1: the bizarre MELONFARMER who intentionally misspells the name of every GoT character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critical1-the-bizarre-melonfarmer-who-intentionally-misspells-the-name-of-every-got-character/792675)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critical1-the-bizarre-melonfarmer-who-intentionally-misspells-the-name-of-every-got-character/792675 "2017-08-14T15:18:19Z")
This is a tale that comes from the SDMB discussions of Game of Thrones, but you don’t really need to be a GoT fan or have ever watched the show to recognize the strangeness of this poster. Whether or not you have ever b… --- ## [Why cops and their unions don't care about the public](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cops-and-their-unions-dont-care-about-the-public/792876)
**Author:** [@UCBearcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UCBearcats)\ **Replies:** 390\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cops-and-their-unions-dont-care-about-the-public/792876 "2017-08-13T03:12:41Z")
It has become apparent to me in the several threads regarding cops and their impact on society how little they and their unions actually care about the citizens in their community. There is one cop who keeps claiming th… --- ## [Trump supporters, a personal plea to please get off the pot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-supporters-a-personal-plea-to-please-get-off-the-pot/793230)
**Author:** [@Club\_33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Club_33)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-supporters-a-personal-plea-to-please-get-off-the-pot/793230 "2017-08-12T19:23:25Z")
My very first Pit Rant, by Club 33 Dearest Trump Supporters, would it be too much to ask you the smallest of favors. Would you mind giving the “lock her up” mentality a much-needed rest regarding Hillary Clinton. We get… --- ## [CNN is still shit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-is-still-shit/793330)
**Author:** [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-is-still-shit/793330 "2017-08-12T17:58:10Z")
So CNN just now figured out that someone like Jeffrey Lord doesn’t belong on their team of analysts? Because of a single tweet that was meant as a joke, and not because of all of the other eye-popping idiotic defenses … --- ## [The NRA trumifys their message in new ad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nra-trumifys-their-message-in-new-ad/790494)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nra-trumifys-their-message-in-new-ad/790494 "2017-08-12T16:01:46Z")
One of the (many) problems with Trumps lying and bullying - and not only getting away with it but flourishing through it - is that it empowers others to do the same. The NRA is always a little over the top but this new … --- ## [Is Scaramucci really this fucking stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-scaramucci-really-this-fucking-stupid/792265)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-scaramucci-really-this-fucking-stupid/792265 "2017-08-11T22:13:45Z")
The guy was a financier making billions yet as soon as he gets to the White House he starts putting out dumb tweets labeling the release of his financial disclosure at the Export-Import Bank as a felony. What the fuck? A… --- ## [A 17 day vacation? Are you shitting me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-17-day-vacation-are-you-shitting-me/792787)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-17-day-vacation-are-you-shitting-me/792787 "2017-08-09T03:07:12Z")
Look, I’m a deskbound drone in section 7G of D.C. I’m trying to make the world better in my own little corner of it, and sometimes I think I have successes. I’m starting to think I’ve been a fucking dupe for years. A s… --- ## [I pit "Photobucket", because somebody has to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-photobucket-because-somebody-has-to/790516)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-photobucket-because-somebody-has-to/790516 "2017-08-09T00:37:53Z")
For those not familiar with it, Photobucket is a website allowed you to upload photos to share them with other people. It’s been a (mostly) free site paid for by revenue generated by ads you see whilst you’re uploading.… --- ## [The uber-scuzzy Sinclair Broadcast Group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-uber-scuzzy-sinclair-broadcast-group/790889)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-uber-scuzzy-sinclair-broadcast-group/790889 "2017-08-08T22:08:50Z")
Couldn’t find in search anything about this topic so please send links if there were any threads, or even an in-depth post, on this. This went down two months ago, so surely there has to be something you folks had to say… --- ## [Sanders and Paul against sanctions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanders-and-paul-against-sanctions/792733)
**Author:** [@WillFarnaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillFarnaby)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2017, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanders-and-paul-against-sanctions/792733 "2017-08-07T20:25:26Z")
The only two senators to have sense enough to vote against the horrible warmongering sanctions bill were these two guys. Is this not a significant fact? Bernie Sanders had a very sizeable following during his campaign. … --- ## [200 girls kidnapped from physics class in Nigeria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/200-girls-kidnapped-from-physics-class-in-nigeria/687076)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/200-girls-kidnapped-from-physics-class-in-nigeria/687076 "2014-10-19T21:30:39Z")
Link I have no words. I literally don’t know what to say. I tried composing a pit thread and failed. Fuck these lunatics and their stupid fucking death cult. Kudos to the Guardian for reporting this. More from i09, inc… --- ## [Fuck you Twitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-twitter/792754)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-twitter/792754 "2017-08-06T04:36:47Z")
You’re a pain in the fucking arse. Here’s the story. I’m one of the few people who don’t have a Twitter account. But now I’m avidly watching the new Twin Peaks I figure I’ll set one up in order to follow David Lynch, Twi… --- ## [I pit the cops who openly applauded police abuse today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-cops-who-openly-applauded-police-abuse-today/792340)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 521\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-cops-who-openly-applauded-police-abuse-today/792340 "2017-08-05T18:15:18Z")
Today, President Trump called on police officers to abuse suspects. And a crowd of police officers cheered. Video here. From Trump, I expect this. But I expect more of the police. Every single one who applauded should … --- ## [Trump Vs. The Boy Scouts: Much Ado About Nothing, or An Embarrassing Mess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-boy-scouts-much-ado-about-nothing-or-an-embarrassing-mess/792080)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-boy-scouts-much-ado-about-nothing-or-an-embarrassing-mess/792080 "2017-08-04T23:54:21Z")
Trump, being the honorary President of the Boy Scouts, spoke at their National Rally this Monday, and right after pledging he wouldn’t talk about the current political climate, he proceeded to do just that in his usual h… --- ## [Why the fuck don't you listen? ("Good Samaritans" who force help on me)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-fuck-dont-you-listen-good-samaritans-who-force-help-on-me/790314)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-fuck-dont-you-listen-good-samaritans-who-force-help-on-me/790314 "2017-08-04T06:03:39Z")
I get so sick and tired of Good fucking Samaritans. When I tell you “no” in response to you asking me if I need help with what I’m doing, I mean it. It’s not ok to simply chuckle at my answer and just go ahead and “hel… --- ## [Wells Fargo Forced Unwanted Auto Insurance on Borrowers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wells-fargo-forced-unwanted-auto-insurance-on-borrowers/792642)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wells-fargo-forced-unwanted-auto-insurance-on-borrowers/792642 "2017-08-04T03:21:16Z")
Nobody’s started another Pit thread against Wells Fargo yet. Let me preempt by coming to their defense. Wells Fargo Forced Unwanted Auto Insurance on Borrowers. (BTW, what does that “?\_r” at the end of the URL do? Sho… --- ## [The Trump Administration: A Clusterfuck in Progress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-progress/792688)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-a-clusterfuck-in-progress/792688 "2017-08-03T22:03:24Z")
A fresh thread with an updated title spun off of this, if anyone is interested. --- ## [July like a rug! This month's mini rants.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-like-a-rug-this-months-mini-rants/790251)
**Author:** [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/july-like-a-rug-this-months-mini-rants/790251 "2017-08-03T21:54:47Z")
Who arranged for my basement pump to die the evening of our heaviest rainstorm in months? --- ## [Letter To The Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letter-to-the-dope/791286)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/letter-to-the-dope/791286 "2017-08-02T16:12:35Z")
Dopers, After serious consideration, I have decided to end my time here with the Straight Dope. I may loiter now and then, but other than that I think it is time for me to move on. When I first found the SDMB, I was am… --- ## [Unlike Generalissimo Francisco Franco, Anthony Scaramucci is still not dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlike-generalissimo-francisco-franco-anthony-scaramucci-is-still-not-dead/792588)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlike-generalissimo-francisco-franco-anthony-scaramucci-is-still-not-dead/792588 "2017-08-01T19:29:21Z")
Maybe the directory was presciently commenting on his White House career. --- ## [I pit finding something to charge someone with](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-finding-something-to-charge-someone-with/792240)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-finding-something-to-charge-someone-with/792240 "2017-08-01T13:10:57Z")
In the case of the boys who laughed at another kid who was drowning, I think we’d all agree that these are first class losers. But since it’s the modern day and moral outrage has to be followed by consequences, it’s bee… --- ## [I pit the thief](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-thief/792508)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-thief/792508 "2017-08-01T02:04:47Z")
who stole the gold LEM replica from the Armstrong Museum Buzz Aldrin should get to punch him in the face. --- ## [And the first 2016 RNC speaker is off to criminal sentencing...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-first-2016-rnc-speaker-is-off-to-criminal-sentencing/792524)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-first-2016-rnc-speaker-is-off-to-criminal-sentencing/792524 "2017-07-31T22:57:24Z")
If you had your money on… …you win! Couldn’t happen to a better person. Glad to see justice done, but frankly I hope he gets a slap on the wrist with the explanation that a just criminal system does not imprison octogen… --- ## [I pit all the morons who continue to engage with Clothahump, and the mods who refuse to ban him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-all-the-morons-who-continue-to-engage-with-clothahump-and-the-mods-who-refuse-to-ban-him/792452)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-all-the-morons-who-continue-to-engage-with-clothahump-and-the-mods-who-refuse-to-ban-him/792452 "2017-07-31T17:05:17Z")
I sincerely hope this doesn’t need more explaining, but come the fuck on guys. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=832151 This is just the latest example of a thread polluted by him. Not so much by him… --- ## [Flashing Yellow on Traffic Lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashing-yellow-on-traffic-lights/792323)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flashing-yellow-on-traffic-lights/792323 "2017-07-31T16:35:46Z")
A solid (circular) flashing yellow light means proceed through the intersection with caution, but do not stop. It means you have the right of way; the other road has a flashing red (which is the same thing as a stop sign… --- ## [Fucking TV screens shoving ads in my face AT THE GAS PUMPS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-tv-screens-shoving-ads-in-my-face-at-the-gas-pumps/439391)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-tv-screens-shoving-ads-in-my-face-at-the-gas-pumps/439391 "2017-07-31T03:23:26Z")
Goddam it. There’s a special place in hell for the marketing shitheads who spend their life trying to figure out a new place to jam a screen to scream ads at us. My local Chevron station just installed them on top of t… --- ## [Trump nominates Jeff Sessions for AG](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-nominates-jeff-sessions-for-ag/772327)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-nominates-jeff-sessions-for-ag/772327 "2017-07-29T17:37:34Z")
Good God. We’re going to have to fight the entire Civil Rights battle all over again in the next couple of years. :frowning: --- ## [The news media are going to ruin the eclipse for millions of people](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-news-media-are-going-to-ruin-the-eclipse-for-millions-of-people/792171)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2017, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-news-media-are-going-to-ruin-the-eclipse-for-millions-of-people/792171 "2017-07-29T06:06:37Z")
Seemingly every article I read advises everyone to wear eye protection, implying they should do so even during totality. Nooo! You will totally miss the corona! You may as well not even bother. I assume most of those… --- ## [Take off the shades, douche](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-off-the-shades-douche/549830)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-off-the-shades-douche/549830 "2010-08-13T02:25:55Z")
Look man, it’s free pub poker, not the WSOP in Vegas, OK? You really don’t need to wear those stupid sunglasses inside the bar with your hat pulled down and earbuds in both ears. It’d be fine, I guess, if it wasn’t hur… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=90) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-bbq-pit/11.md?page=92)