# 2.5 inches is a troll. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 30, 2008, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533 "2008-04-30T22:56:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/161 "2008-05-03T04:24:25Z")
Man, you got to be pullin my leg. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea666f/32.png) [@Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_and_a_Half_Inches_of_Fun)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/162 "2008-05-03T04:27:45Z")
[QUOTE=Omegaman] Man, you got to be pullin my leg. :dubious: [/QUOTE] Did you donate? And, yes, that is the origin. ---
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/163 "2008-05-03T04:31:19Z")
Oh, and **Zoe** I’ll be paying closer attention before I post. You know, I feel like your my Mom. God Bless her. Well, and you too. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/164 "2008-05-03T04:38:21Z")
**Omegaman** , that’s as nice a thing as anyone has said to me! You know, though, that I’m not going to give up cursing and making an ass of myself. I always read your posts. You’ve made so many changes! Love, “Mom” ---
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/165 "2008-05-03T04:38:44Z")
[QUOTE=Two and a Half Inches of Fun] Did you donate? And, yes, that is the origin. [/QUOTE] I’d be lying if I said I did, but I enjoy helping people every day. Most people have cars. They are my business. ---
**Author:** ![Meyer6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@Meyer6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meyer6)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/166 "2008-05-03T04:38:56Z")
[QUOTE=KGS] But it’s far more likely that he’s just a juvenile troll – 12 or 13 would be my guess. And his “teacher” identity is probably derived from how he spends ten minutes each day picking up pencils in Ms. Hoover’s class, which of course got him labeled as a teacher’s pet so therefore he has no friends. Which is why he spends so much time here. And through his behavior here we can all see _why_ he has no friends, teacher’s pet or no. Nice try, kid. Enjoy puberty while it lasts. [/QUOTE] You know, this is funny because I always picture him being a sad, fat middle-aged man who lives in his mothers basement and does nothing but read the internet while furiously masturbating his tiny penis with his sweaty little palm. Actually, I often picture this guy - [http://theskinnyonjanuary.com/2008/01/17/dont-just-sit-in-front-of-the-computer-exercise/](http://theskinnyonjanuary.com/2008/01/17/dont-just-sit-in-front-of-the-computer-exercise/) This makes me feel a bit better because if he really is a substitute teacher, even temporarily, then I weep for the future of America’s children. ---
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/167 "2008-05-03T04:42:27Z")
[QUOTE=Zoe] **Omegaman** , that’s as nice a thing as anyone has said to me! You know, though, that I’m not going to give up cursing and making an ass of myself. I always read your posts. You’ve made so many changes! Love, “Mom” [/QUOTE] I’m glad you feel that way. It’s hard to always say and do whats right. I’m a lot better at doing it than saying it. Be sure it warms my heart. 🙂 There was only that one perfect guy, hope we can all see Him together. ---
**Author:** ![neutron\_star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/168 "2008-05-03T04:54:55Z")
I think it’s awesome that the name that people had ascribed half a dozen nefarious meanings to doesn’t actually mean anything at all. ---
**Author:** ![Meyer6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@Meyer6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meyer6)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/169 "2008-05-03T05:21:57Z")
Or he just made that meaning up now that he’s painted himself into a corner by denying that it means any of the things people have asked him about. I mean, come on, as a naming story that’s not even the least bit creative. I really think it’s funny that he’s alway so annoyed when people think his name refers to his penis. Who could possibly have seen those jokes coming!? ---
**Author:** ![neutron\_star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/170 "2008-05-03T05:36:52Z")
True. I mean, the story just barely makes sense. But then, this is **2.5"** we’re talking about, so… I don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/171 "2008-05-03T06:56:07Z")
[QUOTE=Hostile Dialect] I didn’t say she was the first one _ever_ to make the connection. I’m just bothered by the fact that she–not **2.5"** –has come in and said it and now blames **2.5"** for it. And I’m really squicked out by the concept itself, and I wish she hadn’t come in and said it. That post was a lot more bothersome than **2.5"**'s OP to me, personally. [/QUOTE] Riiighhht. ---
**Author:** ![ToeJam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@ToeJam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ToeJam)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/172 "2008-05-03T07:02:12Z")
[QUOTE=blinkingblinking] Am I allowed to ask what this sentence means without being lynched? I do not speak Doctor-talk. “Genital manipulation to ease insertion of a tampon should be avoided because except for the statistically rare cases of precociousness premature females will not produce significant lubrication to ease penetration. In any case and in Practical terms if discovered such techniques should be discouraged and measures should be taken to treat the patient’s anxiety and reinforce the benefits of proper menstrual care. Thorough parental consultation is vital.” [/QUOTE] **First Sentence:** Basically it says Don’t try to manipulate the genitals in an attempt to lubricate/ease the insertion of a tampon, as premature females will not produce significant lubricant to do so. **2nd Sentence:** Even if Such a method DID work for a patient, it should be discouraged, and instead you should try to treat their anxiety and reinforce proper ways of doing such things. \*\*3rd Sentence: \*\* Talk to the Parents about this stuff! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/173 "2008-05-03T15:10:22Z")
[QUOTE=Hostile Dialect] I didn’t say she was the first one _ever_ to make the connection. I’m just bothered by the fact that she–not **2.5"** –has come in and said it and now blames **2.5"** for it. And I’m really squicked out by the concept itself, and I wish she hadn’t come in and said it. That post was a lot more bothersome than **2.5"**'s OP to me, personally. [/QUOTE] My appologies; I misunderstood you. ---
**Author:** ![guizot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guizot/32/3636_2.png) [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/174 "2008-05-03T15:43:57Z")
[QUOTE=Two and a Half Inches of Fun] How is it trolling to ask a question with a factual answer is GQ? As for why I asked it, Inigo Montoya pretty much nailed it. [/QUOTE] Unless **Two and a Half Inches of Fun** is a a prepubescent girl, you’ve gotta wonder why s/he wants to know about this. Maybe they should create a new category of unwanted user: Attention Whore. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/175 "2008-05-04T19:45:44Z")
> [@Zoe](#): > > How do you know what his name refers to? I read it here. No, I’m not going to search for it. > [@Zoe](#): > > But assuming that you are correct and actually know this person Why would I have to know him to make a point about how overboard everyone else here is going? Do you understand the meaning of “presumably”? > [@Zoe](#): > > Why are you so eager to twist people’ words, Hostile? I don’t recall twisting anyone’s words, and I reject your accusation as intellectually dishonest. ---
**Author:** ![CarnalK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnalk/32/486_2.png) [@CarnalK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CarnalK)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533/176 "2008-05-04T19:51:45Z")
> [@Hostile Dialect](#): > > I read it here. No, I’m not going to search for it. Maybe you should do a little search before you act too cocky. He specifically denies it’s a joint reference in post#157 and gives the supposed real origin in post#160. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-5-inches-is-a-troll/447533.md?page=8)