# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=524 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 525 --- ## [Tiger Woods Flings Driver into Crowd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-flings-driver-into-crowd/517600)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-flings-driver-into-crowd/517600 "2009-11-14T23:49:26Z")
you tube link Down in Australia, where he got paid $3 Million dollar to play. You don’t see the club going into the crowd, but you see him getting the club back. He is tied for the lead with one round to go. Against … --- ## [Can the XBox 360 read any size protable drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-xbox-360-read-any-size-protable-drive/517455)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-xbox-360-read-any-size-protable-drive/517455 "2009-11-14T20:52:40Z")
Mine can see my 5 GB flash drive just fine. It will not detect my 240 GB portable drive. --- ## [Three Living Legends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-living-legends/517282)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-living-legends/517282 "2009-11-14T20:48:12Z")
Step one. Pick a city (or a metropolitan area, like the Bay Area in California). Step two. Pick who you think are the three best living athletes that played for that city’s teams. There are only two rules. Besides t… --- ## [WEHT Grambling's Jim Gregory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weht-gramblings-jim-gregory/517576)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weht-gramblings-jim-gregory/517576 "2009-11-14T20:34:01Z")
I was talking college football with some neighbors, Grambling came up and so did Jim Gregory. I don’t know much about him aside from the film (Grambling’s White Tiger). So, what happened to him after Grambling? --- ## [A poll for Feudies re: excluding some responses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-feudies-re-excluding-some-responses/517471)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-poll-for-feudies-re-excluding-some-responses/517471 "2009-11-14T20:23:25Z")
I quibbled with Rebo about some of the Feuds where responses that might be the most popular are specifically excluded, i.e., name a blonde bombshell from the 50’s (not Marilyn Monroe). Rebo quite rightly suggests that w… --- ## [X-Box 360 Vs Playstation 3: What should I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-box-360-vs-playstation-3-what-should-i-buy/516958)
**Author:** [@Genericuser234](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Genericuser234)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-box-360-vs-playstation-3-what-should-i-buy/516958 "2009-11-14T19:35:15Z")
Hi all, I recently came into a little bit of money at the casino and decided that i’d buy a new gaming console. I searched the internet and could only find Fanboy rants. I would like to know about how reliable online ga… --- ## [Does Ramiro Pena get a World Series ring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-ramiro-pena-get-a-world-series-ring/517529)
**Author:** [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-ramiro-pena-get-a-world-series-ring/517529 "2009-11-14T05:26:16Z")
Melky Cabrera, the New York Yankees centerfielder, strained his hamstring in game 4 and was replaced on the roster by Ramiro Pena. However, Pena never got into a game. Is he entitled to a championship ring? I would assum… --- ## [\[Discussion\] World Series of Poker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-world-series-of-poker/498247)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-world-series-of-poker/498247 "2009-11-13T23:16:34Z")
Here is the best WSOP blog if you want almost constant updates. No real specific direction for this thread other than general thoughts on the WSOP. Potential topics included but are not limited to: \[ul\] \[li\]The Donku… --- ## [Things we learned from Medieval 2: Total War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-learned-from-medieval-2-total-war/517479)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-we-learned-from-medieval-2-total-war/517479 "2009-11-13T20:55:05Z")
Or Medieval: Total War (or the rest of 'em, for that matter.) It takes just as long to get from Moscow to Warsaw as from Navarre to Paris The best diplomat is one who never ever does a deal as they set the bar impossib… --- ## [Nate Silver takes on International Football (soccer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nate-silver-takes-on-international-football-soccer/517268)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nate-silver-takes-on-international-football-soccer/517268 "2009-11-13T17:53:48Z")
Nate Silver is an American statistician who has a website, often cited here, called www.fivethirtyeight.com. It covers U.S. elections from a statistical perspective, particularly as it pertains to polls and polling. He… --- ## [Fun with anagrams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-anagrams/516069)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-with-anagrams/516069 "2009-11-13T15:17:18Z")
Tarnation \<–\> Tarantino --- ## [Sammy Sosa is white now?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sammy-sosa-is-white-now/516942)
**Author:** [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sammy-sosa-is-white-now/516942 "2009-11-13T14:19:17Z")
Oh man, my eyes… This can’t be credible, can it? :eek: --- ## [Why do running backs no longer do the Walter Payton leap over the goal line?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-running-backs-no-longer-do-the-walter-payton-leap-over-the-goal-line/517265)
**Author:** [@Milossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Milossarian)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-running-backs-no-longer-do-the-walter-payton-leap-over-the-goal-line/517265 "2009-11-13T09:50:40Z")
Payton was the best at this maneuver, and it was virtually unstoppable. I’m a Lions fan (yeah, go ahead, laugh) and during the Billy Sims era he frequently did the goal line leap for touchdowns as well. It seemed to be… --- ## [WSoP Ivey muck...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wsop-ivey-muck/515474)
**Author:** [@FlightlessBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlightlessBird)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wsop-ivey-muck/515474 "2009-11-13T03:52:24Z")
So last night on ESPN the WSoP, Phil Ivey mucks a winning flush hand at the showdown. Whatever happened, and I’ll give a hand recap below, but yesterday would’ve been the first time Phil saw what he did. Has anyone seen … --- ## [Interesting interactive trailer for Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles (NSFW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-interactive-trailer-for-resident-evil-darkside-chronicles-nsfw/517383)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-interactive-trailer-for-resident-evil-darkside-chronicles-nsfw/517383 "2009-11-13T00:21:57Z")
Check it out at Warning: Requires Flash. Slower computers might not be able to run it properly. Interesting concept. I thought it was just another video trailer and was completely surprised when the video hijacked my … --- ## [MLB post season: 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2009/512592)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 545\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2009/512592 "2009-11-12T22:56:46Z")
And so it begins. AL matchups: TBD @ New York Yankees The Twins have caught the Tigers on the last day and will have a one game playoff at the Metrodome on tuesday to decide who’s going to play the Yankees. I’m a Twin… --- ## [Biggest comebacks with x:xx remaining?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-comebacks-with-x-xx-remaining/517121)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biggest-comebacks-with-x-xx-remaining/517121 "2009-11-12T21:18:44Z")
I’m wondering if anyone has tabulated data for a variety of sports about the biggest comebacks with only x minutes remaining (or, in the case of baseball, x innings remaining). What I’m thinking of is something that I c… --- ## [Facebook Mafia Wars property math questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-mafia-wars-property-math-questions/517279)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-mafia-wars-property-math-questions/517279 "2009-11-12T20:25:36Z")
Ok, I’m a bit deficient in math skills, but I’m fairly sure there’s an answer for what I’m looking for. How do I calculate the most efficient property for me to buy? I want to make as much money as possible as quickly as… --- ## [College football: October 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-october-2009/512281)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-october-2009/512281 "2009-11-12T19:23:41Z")
Here is the earlier thread on college football. I figured it was time for a new thread as we move into the main part of the season. Kind of a slow week this week in college football without a lot of great games. Miami/O… --- ## [Video Goggles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-goggles/517208)
**Author:** [@Livardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Livardo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-goggles/517208 "2009-11-12T02:48:16Z")
I’ve always wanted a pair of video goggles. Rememer Lawnmower man? The movie was crap but I thought the technology was the coolest shit in the world. I’m not that much interested in the “VR” aspect of it. I’m happy with… --- ## [Worst soccer dive leads to best soccer announcing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-soccer-dive-leads-to-best-soccer-announcing/516372)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2009, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-soccer-dive-leads-to-best-soccer-announcing/516372 "2009-11-12T02:30:31Z")
I was perusing the “Why is it hard to score at soccer?” thread and it reminded me (Mundanely and Pointlessly) of a video clip of “the worst soccer dive ever”. It’s a fun clip for two reasons: The dive is truly awful… …… --- ## [Strikeforce - Fedor v. Rodgers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strikeforce-fedor-v-rodgers/516865)
**Author:** [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strikeforce-fedor-v-rodgers/516865 "2009-11-11T20:01:39Z")
I went to the Fedor fight in Chicago last night. Had great seats and got to see some fantastic undercards (other than the Shields/Miller snooze fest. Rodgers did a lot better than expected though he used the cage illeg… --- ## [NFL Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/516485)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/516485 "2009-11-11T18:32:54Z")
I’ve got to run into work tonight so I’m going to plow through these quick and dirty just to get them up before Friday. Sunday, Nov. 8 \*\* JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 6½ Kansas City Chiefs 41½ \*\* The Jags have been com… --- ## [The Feud: Multiple Actors by Labtrash (game over)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-multiple-actors-by-labtrash-game-over/516274)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-multiple-actors-by-labtrash-game-over/516274 "2009-11-11T18:32:10Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [Pornstar or Potato?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pornstar-or-potato/516665)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pornstar-or-potato/516665 "2009-11-11T18:23:02Z")
Strange strange game. --- ## [Soccer Egg on de Face (Fast Goal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-egg-on-de-face-fast-goal/517106)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soccer-egg-on-de-face-fast-goal/517106 "2009-11-11T00:16:34Z")
Here you go: goal scored at :02 SECONDS of the match. Pretty nifty. Pretty embarrassing. :o --- ## [Is Jason Campbell the least effective starting QB in the NFL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jason-campbell-the-least-effective-starting-qb-in-the-nfl/509961)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jason-campbell-the-least-effective-starting-qb-in-the-nfl/509961 "2009-11-10T23:57:07Z")
Now, I’m not saying the WORST, I’m just saying the least effective. There are plenty of QBs who can’t handle themselves and rarely get down field without miracle plays. This guy is just NOT involved in the Redskins abi… --- ## [Describe the movie in five words, Take 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-the-movie-in-five-words-take-2/502044)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 435\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-the-movie-in-five-words-take-2/502044 "2009-11-10T21:13:22Z")
Previous thread: Describe the movie in five words - The Game Room - Straight Dope Message Board I’ll start us out: Twister --- ## [Recent gaming impulse buys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-gaming-impulse-buys/516400)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-gaming-impulse-buys/516400 "2009-11-10T17:23:19Z")
Impulse, as in - "Hey! This looks pretty cool! I don’t know much about it, but here’s my money! How’d they turn out? My own: Torchlight. Seems pretty fun. I’ve played two characters to level 6 on normal, I’m think… --- ## [Fantasy Football Advice - Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-advice-week-9/516450 "2009-11-10T11:20:49Z")
I need to start 2 of the following WRs: Steve Smith (NYG) A. Boldin S. Breaston K. Walter Santonio Holmes With Owen Daniels out, Walter becomes more viable. I’m leaning Smith and Holmes, although Smith has been in … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=523) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=525)