# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=120 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 121 --- ## [Does it make sense for me to finish my long run tonight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-make-sense-for-me-to-finish-my-long-run-tonight/822618)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-make-sense-for-me-to-finish-my-long-run-tonight/822618 "2018-10-08T11:23:36Z")
I set out to do a 30 K run today to get ready for a marathon in a few weeks. I got interrupted at the 16 K mark and wasn’t able to finish. I have time to do the remaining 14 K tonight. Is that a good idea, or did I mi… --- ## [Suggest insults for Nintendo Mario characters.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-insults-for-nintendo-mario-characters/822520)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-insults-for-nintendo-mario-characters/822520 "2018-10-07T02:41:23Z")
Our department is dressing up as Mario characters complete with cars for Halloween. I’d like to decorate mine with some insults aimed at the other characters. (I’m Mario). The have to be SFW and should be short as I’m u… --- ## [Ndamukong Suh "speaks" LOL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ndamukong-suh-speaks-lol/822492)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ndamukong-suh-speaks-lol/822492 "2018-10-05T12:31:20Z")
Ndamukong Suh expresses his opinion of the NFL’s ongoing effort to turn themselves into Arena Football. I absolutely love this!! The Rams are demonstrating Goodell’s “proper tackling technique”, and Suh quietly express… --- ## [NFL Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/822072)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/822072 "2018-10-05T01:45:41Z")
Thursday Minnesota at Los Angeles Rams (-6.5) Sunday Early Cincinnati at Atlanta (-5) Tampa Bay at Chicago (-2.5) Detroit at Dallas (-3.5) Buffalo at Green Bay (-10.5) Philadelphia (-3) at Tennessee Houston at In… --- ## [Ryder Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryder-cup/822162)
**Author:** [@Dahu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahu)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ryder-cup/822162 "2018-10-03T16:01:06Z")
I can’t see a thread on this. Is it not such a big thing in the US? --- ## [2018 SDMB Major League Baseball Awards Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-sdmb-major-league-baseball-awards-thread/822256)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-sdmb-major-league-baseball-awards-thread/822256 "2018-10-03T15:34:54Z")
Please feel free to post here your choices for the various MLB Awards! The following categories are up for grabs: NL and AL Most Valuable Player NL and AL Cy Young Award NL and AL Jackie Robinson / Rookie of the Year… --- ## [So is UNATCO actually under construction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-unatco-actually-under-construction/822139)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-unatco-actually-under-construction/822139 "2018-10-02T19:49:36Z")
UNATCO under Construction? - Album on Imgur :slight\_smile: --- ## [NASCAR Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-question/822227)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nascar-question/822227 "2018-10-02T13:23:39Z")
I notice some of the cars in today’s race seem to have a windshield wiper. If so, why? If not, what is it? --- ## [NHL - September 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-september-2018/820656)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-september-2018/820656 "2018-10-02T05:10:26Z")
OK, I know it’s preseason, but since a spammer bumped the previous April thread, I thought we should start conversing about the upcoming season. The Karlsson situation in Ottawa is interesting, to say the least. Hoffman… --- ## [Match Game thread game - gauging interest.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-thread-game-gauging-interest/822271)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/match-game-thread-game-gauging-interest/822271 "2018-10-01T16:48:52Z")
With the Return of the Feud, I am considering setting up a new Match Game Thread over in Thread Games. Before I go through the rigmarole of gathering contestants and panelists, I’d like to gauge interest. Who would be … --- ## [New world marathon record!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-world-marathon-record/821435)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-world-marathon-record/821435 "2018-10-01T18:08:20Z")
Eliud Kipchoge, greatest marathon runner of all time, just smashed the world recordby more than a minute in Berlin. He’s one of my favorite athletes. Watching him run is like watching poetry in motion. He has this humbl… --- ## [New Feud #2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-feud-2/822265)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-feud-2/822265 "2018-10-01T15:26:14Z")
https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21241279&postcount=1 --- ## [Telltale Games has closed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telltale-games-has-closed/821721)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telltale-games-has-closed/821721 "2018-10-01T14:44:33Z")
Telltale Games laid off 250 employees today and all of their upcoming projects are canceled except for a second episode of the new Walking Dead (although the season will remain unfinished) and a Minecraft game. It’s sad.… --- ## [2018 NBA Offseason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-nba-offseason/821541)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2018-nba-offseason/821541 "2018-10-01T13:23:40Z")
I think all the big free agents are signed. LeBron to the Lakers, of course. Boogie Cousins goes to Golden State, will be interesting to see how that plays out. DeAndre Jordan signs with Dallas - they get their reveng… --- ## [Will Esports ever be as popular as sports?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-esports-ever-be-as-popular-as-sports/821479)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-esports-ever-be-as-popular-as-sports/821479 "2018-09-30T22:40:14Z")
Do you think Esports will ever become as popular as football, basketball or baseball? Will the finals of say, an Overwatch tournament be viewed by as many people as the Super Bowl? --- ## [SDMB Big League Yahoo Fantasy Baseball League 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-yahoo-fantasy-baseball-league-2018/810086)
**Author:** [@rackensack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rackensack)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-big-league-yahoo-fantasy-baseball-league-2018/810086 "2018-09-30T19:29:57Z")
The long-running (since 2001, I think) SDMB Big League Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league is back again. I renewed the league a while ago and sent invites to all of last year’s managers; this year Yahoo’s renew feature automa… --- ## [MLB: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. MLB managers Alex Cora and Buck Showalter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-a-rose-by-any-other-name-would-smell-as-sweet-mlb-managers-alex-cora-and-buck-showalter/821981)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-a-rose-by-any-other-name-would-smell-as-sweet-mlb-managers-alex-cora-and-buck-showalter/821981 "2018-09-29T19:02:52Z")
Boston, under direction of Alex Cora, has as many wins as the Orioles, under Buck Showalter, has loses. Both teams have talent. With the edge going to Boston. So, how important is a manager? Sorry if this topic is ele… --- ## [Alliance of American Football.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alliance-of-american-football/821918)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alliance-of-american-football/821918 "2018-09-29T16:38:35Z")
A new spring football league will launch a week after Super Bowl LIII. Check it out for yourself: https://aaf.com/ Does it have a chance to succeed? --- ## [NFL "Play is under review" question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-play-is-under-review-question/821084)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-play-is-under-review-question/821084 "2018-09-28T17:14:37Z")
In today’s game Jacksonville vs. NY Giants, Yeldon reached for the end zone and dropped the ball as he was tackled, the ref ruled him down at the one, which turned out to be correct. It also looked, at first glance, he … --- ## [I've found, um... ANOTHER addictive game on the Internet! (Realm Grinder)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-found-um-another-addictive-game-on-the-internet-realm-grinder/770337)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-found-um-another-addictive-game-on-the-internet-realm-grinder/770337 "2018-09-28T04:40:21Z")
Realm Grinder I think it’s far more in-depth and interesting than Cookie Clicker or Trimps, because there is so much content and so many different paths to follow. Definitely the most engaging and fleshed-out “increment… --- ## [What causes an Olympic event to get scrapped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-an-olympic-event-to-get-scrapped/821508)
**Author:** [@Sloe\_Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sloe_Moe)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-an-olympic-event-to-get-scrapped/821508 "2018-09-27T17:33:00Z")
Asking this because one one my favorite events, the 50 meter free pistol, will not be included in the 2020 games. The reason given: to equalize the shooting events more in terms of gender (:confused::confused::confused:)… --- ## [New Feud](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-feud/821982)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-feud/821982 "2018-09-26T23:49:50Z")
Name a character from the movie or TV show. Star Wars The Princess Bride The Breakfast Club The Middle 5.The Hateful Eight Friends Cheers 8.Reservoir Dogs Seinfeld(cant pick Jerry) Family Guy --- ## [Battlefield V](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefield-v/821559)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefield-v/821559 "2018-09-26T16:40:06Z")
I don’t play many computer games but I did play Battlefield 4 and 1. I’m not very good and blame it on my sluggish PC but really I’m just not very good. The BFV open beta ran a couple weeks back and I tried it out. It … --- ## [The Big Golden Book of Weird Sports Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-golden-book-of-weird-sports-quotes/821755)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-golden-book-of-weird-sports-quotes/821755 "2018-09-26T03:29:56Z")
From the wonderful world of football: Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, commenting this week on the success of kicker Randy Bullock: “He’s morphed his body and feels confident about things.” Yeah, having grown those extra t… --- ## [NFL - Week 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/821632)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3/821632 "2018-09-25T17:36:45Z")
Week 3 is here. Time for some of the things we thought we learned about the NFL so far this year to be proven untrue. Thursday, Sept. 20 8:20 p.m. New York Jets at Cleveland Browns (NFLN) CLE -3 39.5 Sunday, Sept. 23 … --- ## [GTA San Andreas help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-san-andreas-help/821772)
**Author:** [@erictan1999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erictan1999)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gta-san-andreas-help/821772 "2018-09-25T17:18:17Z")
Hi guys, How can I unlock all the bridges in GTA San Andreas? I know there are other methods of going onto other islands e.g. flying, boats etc but how can I drive across into another island? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Why isn't hockey more popular in the south?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-hockey-more-popular-in-the-south/821798)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-hockey-more-popular-in-the-south/821798 "2018-09-25T16:35:45Z")
Why isn’t hockey popular in the south? --- ## [Spider-Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man/821857)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man/821857 "2018-09-24T23:56:53Z")
I finally had a chance to get some play time in this past weekend, and have to say, Spider-Man is a lot of fun. I’m still early in the game. The last boss I beat was Shocker. The web swinging puts a smile on my face e… --- ## [NFL: 1-1-1 record, unique?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-1-1-1-record-unique/821700)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-1-1-1-record-unique/821700 "2018-09-24T17:27:55Z")
Have there been many teams to open a season with a tie, a loss and a win? Dennis --- ## [There is a new Feud in Thread Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-a-new-feud-in-thread-games/821530)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-a-new-feud-in-thread-games/821530 "2018-09-24T15:31:15Z")
I posted a new game here a while back, and it was moved by a moderator to Thread Games. I currently only have 33 entries, out of 50. https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=861996 Some of you might rememb… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=119) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=121)