# The Game Room **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=641 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 642 --- ## [Champions League Champions: Manchester United](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-league-champions-manchester-united/450161)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champions-league-champions-manchester-united/450161 "2008-05-23T14:52:39Z")
Well, that wasn’t what I’d call a game for the ages, but at least it had some drama. I hate PK shootouts, though. :mad: --- ## [The Horror Feud \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-horror-feud-closed/450094)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-horror-feud-closed/450094 "2008-05-23T14:36:40Z")
(This list brought to you by Freudian Slit!) Read all the Rules! DO NOT READ THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU POST YOUR ANSWERS Try to think of the most popular answer, to get the most people matching you. Scoring - Any answer … --- ## [Golf: Help me hit down on the ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-help-me-hit-down-on-the-ball/449895)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golf-help-me-hit-down-on-the-ball/449895 "2008-05-23T14:12:53Z")
Everyone who golfs knows (or thinks that that they know) that to get a ball airborne, you have to hit down on it and mash it into the ground to consistently get it high into the air. I tend to be more of a “scooper” and… --- ## [For Leaper and Pollux Oil, Dragon Quest 4, 5 & 6 confirmed for DS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-leaper-and-pollux-oil-dragon-quest-4-5-6-confirmed-for-ds/450097)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-leaper-and-pollux-oil-dragon-quest-4-5-6-confirmed-for-ds/450097 "2008-05-23T04:35:14Z")
\[plug link\] http://www.videogamelibrarian.com/2008/05/dragon-quest-4-5-and-6-coming-to-ds.html \[/plug link\] \[non-plug link\] \[/non-plug link\] I am very very excited. I was never too fond of 4 (I loved 3 and 7 the be… --- ## [American Idol Results Prediction Game #3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-results-prediction-game-3/440436)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2008, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-results-prediction-game-3/440436 "2008-05-23T01:46:31Z")
Ok, the Top 12 have be chosen, so it’s time once again to see how well you predict how America will vote. This…is the American Idol Prediction Game! \ We’ll be doing two things differently this ye… --- ## [2008 NFL first rounder signings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-nfl-first-rounder-signings/450289)
**Author:** [@Death\_of\_Rats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Death_of_Rats)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-nfl-first-rounder-signings/450289 "2008-05-22T21:13:37Z")
Jake Long was pre-signed for a 5-year, $57.5 million contract that gave him similar money as last years #1 pick. Now with Matt Ryan being signed at #3 to a 6-year $73 million contract, how is this going to affect the res… --- ## [Games from years past](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-from-years-past/450198)
**Author:** [@Soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/games-from-years-past/450198 "2008-05-22T19:06:18Z")
I know there’s a thread around here somewhere about “Gamers’ Lost and Found,” wherein we were doing the exact thing I’m asking about here, but I can’t find it and I think that even if I did it might be a zombie at this p… --- ## [Wii - Recommend some games!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-recommend-some-games/449832)
**Author:** [@MeanJoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanJoe)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wii-recommend-some-games/449832 "2008-05-22T18:28:29Z")
Hello dopers, I have made the plunge into the video game world again. I say again because I have the attention span of a gnat when it comes to video games. My last game system was a GameCube and I played that very rar… --- ## [What are the worst contracts in sports history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-worst-contracts-in-sports-history/449518)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-worst-contracts-in-sports-history/449518 "2008-05-22T18:27:03Z")
Early in the baseball season, two players are quickly emerging as ludicrously disastrous free agents signings. Barry Zito, who actually was signed last year, was inked to an enormous deal worth about $130 million, had a… --- ## [2008 MLB All-Star Ballots out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-mlb-all-star-ballots-out/450139)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2008-mlb-all-star-ballots-out/450139 "2008-05-22T13:50:47Z")
Link to story and to online voting. Not surprisingly I voted straight Cubs, and wrote in Reed Johnson as my 3rd outfielder. Didn’t even touch the AL, because they don’t play real baseball. :wink: Edmonds hasn’t shed … --- ## [The Foodie Feud \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-foodie-feud-closed/449894)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-foodie-feud-closed/449894 "2008-05-22T13:27:50Z")
Today’s game provided by: Brujaja! Scoring after 50 entrants or by Thursday, May 20 at 4:30. DO NOT READ THE THREAD BEFORE POSTING YOUR ANSWERS! Cheaters don’t get dessert! POST YOUR ANSWERS WITH NO COPIES OF QUESTIO… --- ## [The (unofficial) sequel to "You Have to Burn the Rope"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unofficial-sequel-to-you-have-to-burn-the-rope/450225)
**Author:** [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unofficial-sequel-to-you-have-to-burn-the-rope/450225 "2008-05-22T13:04:33Z")
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/peepls/41/you-have-to-kill-the-dragon With even more adventure and excitement! --- ## [Willie Randolph shut up!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willie-randolph-shut-up/450089)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willie-randolph-shut-up/450089 "2008-05-22T12:57:48Z")
People aren’t on your back because of your race. You’re not being held to a different standard than any other manager of the New York Mets would be. Your team is underperforming and last year’s collapse is still a factor… --- ## [Celebrity Baby Name Madness: Final Round \[Closed\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-baby-name-madness-final-round-closed/449937)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-baby-name-madness-final-round-closed/449937 "2008-05-22T12:35:06Z")
There can be only one Audio Science: Shannyn Sossamon (15-7) vs Jermajesty: Jermaine Jackson and Alejandra Genevieve (14-8) Vote for the silly celebrity baby name champion --- ## [Albert Pujols, One Man Wrecking Crew](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-pujols-one-man-wrecking-crew/450227)
**Author:** [@Tragically\_Dip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tragically_Dip)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albert-pujols-one-man-wrecking-crew/450227 "2008-05-22T11:48:09Z")
Man, I hope Chris Young and Josh Bard are going to be alright. That was gruesome to watch. Padres pitcher Chris Young took a Pujols line-drive off the snoot, and two plays later, catcher Bard tried to block the plate w… --- ## [A Fun Game For Everyone: Get A Song Stuck In My Head!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fun-game-for-everyone-get-a-song-stuck-in-my-head/449060)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fun-game-for-everyone-get-a-song-stuck-in-my-head/449060 "2008-05-22T01:44:09Z")
Yes. It’s time fr the fun new game that’s sweeping the nation. Here are the rules: Know what song it is (which sounds obvious, but “that one song from that one commercial with the girl with the tits” is not a good way… --- ## [College football recruiting non-academic players. When did this start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-recruiting-non-academic-players-when-did-this-start/449607)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-recruiting-non-academic-players-when-did-this-start/449607 "2008-05-21T18:36:42Z")
Inspired by this thread about college sports and money. When did college football/basketball become less a college extracurricular activity, and more about building big-time programs? I realize it was probably the first… --- ## [Acronyms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acronyms/449267)
**Author:** [@DellieM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DellieM)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acronyms/449267 "2008-05-21T15:43:43Z")
Sorry for the all the capitals - they kind of fit the word game. Now tonight my neighbour asked me what does TARDIS stand for. I said Time And Relative Dimensions In Space (I’m sure I’m wrong), but then I threw SCUBA b… --- ## [Quiz: do you know which consumer brands are American?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiz-do-you-know-which-consumer-brands-are-american/449995)
**Author:** [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiz-do-you-know-which-consumer-brands-are-american/449995 "2008-05-21T14:11:14Z")
I only got 10% correct. Wow. Take the quiz and share your score! --- ## [Queen Madness Elite Eight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-madness-elite-eight/449659)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-madness-elite-eight/449659 "2008-05-21T13:11:29Z")
Here we go! Mad the Swine Bracket 5.Under Pressure vs. 7.Stone Cold Crazy Great King Rat Bracket 8.Killer Queen vs. 14.'39 Bohemian Bracket 1.Bohemian Rhapsody vs. 6.Brighton Rock Champions Bracket 1.We are the C… --- ## [Codemaster's GRID demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/codemasters-grid-demo/449656)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/codemasters-grid-demo/449656 "2008-05-21T08:54:53Z")
Anyone else tried it? I was initially very disappointed with it, but after getting the very latest video driver and rebooting - my machine had been on for well over a week - performance was drastically improved. The only… --- ## [Celebrity Baby Name Madness: Round 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-baby-name-madness-round-4/449719)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-baby-name-madness-round-4/449719 "2008-05-21T02:38:29Z")
The Big Four The rules are the same. Pick the silliest name from each pair below. This round of voting will run through Sunday and Monday and will close at midnight. Pilot Inspektor: Jason Lee and Beth Riesgraf (15-4) … --- ## [Mike Piazza retires](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-piazza-retires/450011)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2008, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-piazza-retires/450011 "2008-05-21T02:18:30Z")
Story here. So, Hall of Famer? What do you folks think about his career? Should he have retired sooner? Later? Discuss. I loved the guy when he was a Dodger, without question. We’ve been very fortunate with the stream … --- ## [Wordplay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordplay/449837)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wordplay/449837 "2008-05-20T22:07:09Z")
The usual – what do the following words have in common; either post your guess in a spoiler box or add some more. Ale Bare Caped Coma Coral Dogie Doted Drop Duly Filet Fury Holy Late Loped Mate Pal Pose … --- ## [Curious medical diagnosis in Role Playing game help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-medical-diagnosis-in-role-playing-game-help/449723)
**Author:** [@Gorgon\_Heap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorgon_Heap)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curious-medical-diagnosis-in-role-playing-game-help/449723 "2008-05-20T18:22:42Z")
I figure this may be the correct forum simply because I’m looking for facts - or near enough. I run a weeky StarWars game - RPG - and I’m looking at a group of characters suffering from similar ailments but want to put … --- ## [Cook or Archuleta: an AI Doper Dollars Gambling Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cook-or-archuleta-an-ai-doper-dollars-gambling-game/449740)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cook-or-archuleta-an-ai-doper-dollars-gambling-game/449740 "2008-05-20T15:36:01Z")
Las Vegas casinos and other agencies are taking bets on which David will win American Idol. Most favor Archuleta is the favorite, paying roughly 6:5 if I figure percentages correctly, and Cook even money at 1:1. Othe… --- ## [Mafia game I want to play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game-i-want-to-play/449790)
**Author:** [@RyJae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RyJae)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-game-i-want-to-play/449790 "2008-05-19T23:11:03Z")
But since I’m not as smart as the teeming mafioso sometime this year I would appreciate some help maybe in game design? My thinking is something like this. (generic layout) Scum: Sith Lord (if apprentice dies will hav… --- ## [FA Cup Final 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fa-cup-final-2008/449664)
**Author:** [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2008, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fa-cup-final-2008/449664 "2008-05-19T19:23:44Z")
This must have been the most boring game since Royal Engineers beat Old Etonians 2-0 after a 1-1 draw back in 1875. I was so bored I felt like going for a walk around town with a 4" nail in my shoe just to wake me up. T… --- ## [Blizzard Digital Download](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-digital-download/449731)
**Author:** [@Darkhold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darkhold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blizzard-digital-download/449731 "2008-05-19T19:18:46Z")
Hello this news is a few days old but I thought I’d post it to see if anyone was interested. Blizzard has launched a digital download store Blizzard Login which you can buy and download games from. But the great thing a… --- ## [Irritating FA Cup Final coverage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irritating-fa-cup-final-coverage/449650)
**Author:** [@The\_Stafford\_Cripps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stafford_Cripps)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2008, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irritating-fa-cup-final-coverage/449650 "2008-05-19T19:11:51Z")
Motson’s just said in his usual excessively intrigued tone that Portsmouth have just finished 8th in the Premiership, “their highest ever finish”. While technically correct, this completely obscures the fact that they ha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=640) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/the-game-room/17.md?page=642)