# Ask the Devil's Advocate **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 7, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738 "2014-02-07T06:11:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/1 "2014-02-07T06:11:05Z")
I am the counter-point to your oh-so-precious point. Ask away… ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/2 "2014-02-07T07:00:51Z")
Why is there evil in the world? ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Nader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/3 "2014-02-07T07:04:38Z")
Does my butt look okay in these pants? ---
**Author:** ![manila](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e5b9ba/32.png) [@manila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manila)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/4 "2014-02-07T07:09:46Z")
Why did the Pope sack you from the canonisation process? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/5 "2014-02-07T07:14:40Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Why is there evil in the world? One man’s evil is another man’s job security. I may or may not be talking about Yours Truly. > [@Darth\_Nader](#): > > Does my butt look okay in these pants? Those pants? J.Lo’s butt wouldn’t look good in those pants. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/6 "2014-02-07T07:15:59Z")
> [@manila](#): > > Why did the Pope sack you from the canonisation process? You try and play Devil’s Advocate to the frikkin’ pope. Tough crowd to say the least. Besides playing DA in defense of my own station got a little meta. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/7 "2014-02-07T07:29:58Z")
…of course, he didn’t get all uppity until I asked him ‘what’s with the pointy hat?’ That chain of discourse may (or may not) have lead to my sacking. ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Nader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/8 "2014-02-07T09:08:51Z")
(golf clap) ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/9 "2014-02-07T17:16:07Z")
_sigh_ No one ever wants to hear what I have to say. I get it. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/10 "2014-02-07T17:20:47Z")
I assume the Westboro Baptist folks are on your payroll, who else? **Capt** ---
**Author:** ![Wargamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/df705f/32.png) [@Wargamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wargamer)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/11 "2014-02-07T17:23:17Z")
Can God pose a question so abstract that even He couldn’t argue either for or against it? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/12 "2014-02-07T17:26:52Z")
> [@Capt\_Kirk](#): > > I assume the Westboro Baptist folks are on your payroll, who else? > > **Capt** Oh those freaks? Naw, they’re just my little hobby. I tell those yucks anything, and they turn in into a beautiful obsenity. I’m thinking this year of off-handedly inquiring how god feels about cosplay. Fanatics vs. fanatics… I’m going big this year. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/13 "2014-02-07T17:30:38Z")
> [@Wargamer](#): > > Can God pose a question so abstract that even He couldn’t argue either for or against it? when I pointed out more evil has been done in His name than good, he started to say something, then he just kinda chuckled to himself and wandered off mumbling. Now most days he spends in his room with the curtains drawn. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/14 "2014-02-07T18:23:29Z")
Of the 7 deadly sins, what’s your client’s favourite? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/15 "2014-02-07T18:29:47Z")
I think we all know the answer to this, but spammers, telemarketers, hackers who steal everyone’s passwords - they all work for your boss, right? ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/16 "2014-02-07T19:01:54Z")
Copyright infringement and [thunder-stealing](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=475193) is generally considered wrong. What’s your angle on that? Great minds and all that. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2014, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/17 "2014-02-08T03:42:27Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Of the 7 deadly sins, what’s your client’s favourite? We’re both fans of Sloth. I mean, really, it was the best part in Se7en. > [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > I think we all know the answer to this, but spammers, telemarketers, hackers who steal everyone’s passwords - they all work for your boss, right? Actually no. Even Satan himself hates having to empty his junk mail, blacklist his phone number or change his passwords. Most of the reason why he avoids Twitter. > [@The Great Sun Jester](#): > > Copyright infringement and [thunder-stealing](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=475193) is generally considered wrong. What’s your angle on that? > > Great minds and all that. 😉 Luckily this job isn’t under copyright protection, and in matters like these, one always claims their idea was original. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. That said, props to you, us lesser DA’s should really try the search engine here more often, but it’s such a drag. ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/18 "2014-02-08T03:58:20Z")
Why is there good, when the greatest events in human history depend on its defeat? Why not just get rid of it - it is no more than a speed bump in history? ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/19 "2014-02-08T05:47:14Z")
> [@usedtobe](#): > > Why is there good, when the greatest events in human history depend on its defeat? > > Why not just get rid of it - it is no more than a speed bump in history? Hey bub, I’m with ya. In fact this question was part of my interview. Truth is, the higher-ups know this, but keep it in play as it prolongs their entertainment while entropy winds up for its final pitch. Besides, for some ultimate, fundamental dichotomy it came down to Good vs. Evil or Puppies vs. Clowns. I don’t think anyone has the stomach for the latter. Such is the nature of the Omniverse. ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2014, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738/20 "2014-02-08T09:13:58Z")
So which gets the biggest chuckle? “Good”? “Truth”? (talk about 2-faced…) or, the ever-changing “Justice”? I mean, I get a nasty chuckle out of all of them, but the “Justice” bit is simply beyond brilliant in its cynicism… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-devils-advocate/680738.md?page=2)