# Answers Only Thread

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [June 22, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065 "2020-06-22T21:18:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 32

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2020, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/621 "2020-11-01T10:20:51Z")

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It turns out there is a secret compartment behind the left-hand drawer…but there was nothing inside except some utility bills from the 1970s.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/622 "2020-11-01T17:16:22Z")

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Did you think I’d forget again? I remember what you did to me last time.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/623 "2020-11-02T15:43:21Z")

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I tried to tell her it was too dangerous, but she wouldn’t listen to me.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/624 "2020-11-02T21:54:52Z")

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I really don’t have to think about that until tomorrow. And then I MUST take care of it.

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**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/625 "2020-11-03T00:24:10Z")

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I’m sorry you chose to ignore my suggestions on how to resolve your situation.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/626 "2020-11-03T06:45:38Z")

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I’m watching it right now. I’ll let you know whether I like the ending.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/627 "2020-11-03T19:07:47Z")

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I think the stress of watching the election results finally caught up with him, but the good news is that he’s expected to make a full recovery.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2020, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/628 "2020-11-03T22:13:20Z")

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I just had a long nap, so I can stay up all night for it. And yes, the cat napped with me.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/629 "2020-11-04T18:33:32Z")

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They know who is responsible, they’re just afraid to say it publicly.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/630 "2020-11-04T18:39:23Z")

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Well, sorry, but poor planning on your part doesn’t make it an emergency for me.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/631 "2020-11-04T20:27:39Z")

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Why would you bring up such a thing at a time like this?

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/632 "2020-11-04T22:30:31Z")

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Oh believe you me, it will be QUITE a celebration.

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/633 "2020-11-04T22:40:53Z")

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Go fish.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/634 "2020-11-05T02:38:58Z")

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Wait, wait, wait. I don’t understand that reference.

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/635 "2020-11-05T15:47:55Z")

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Only if you: 1) apply for the permit, 2) pay the appropriate baksheesh, and only then will it be issued, unless you want to skip step 2, in which case don’t plan on it happening for at least the next six months.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/636 "2020-11-05T18:40:02Z")

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Turn left at the intersection with the gas station, go straight about 5 miles, and take your first left. The asylum will be right there.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/637 "2020-11-05T20:34:51Z")

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Oh, I really don’t have time to explain the entire procedure right now.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/638 "2020-11-05T20:35:57Z")

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Sure, you can do that - but it risks throwing away everything we’ve worked so hard and so long to create.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/639 "2020-11-05T20:38:36Z")

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Yes, he’s known as the “Swedish Mozart”.

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/answers-only-thread/912065/640 "2020-11-05T23:43:09Z")

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I will, but give me a few minutes first.

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