# Baker’s Dozen III **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [August 22, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093 "2022-08-22T15:39:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 256
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5101 "2024-04-30T20:57:26Z")
**United States Professional Sports Venues Which No Longer Exist** 1. Municipal Stadium - Kansas City, MO 2. Ontario Motor Speedway – Ontario, CA 3. Candlestick Park - San Francisco, CA 4. Tiger Stadium - Detroit, MI 5. Kingdome - Seattle, WA 6. Polo Grounds - New York City 7. Colt Stadium - Houston 8. Chicago Coliseum - Chicago 9. Ebbets Field - NYC 10. Frank Youell Field - Oakland, CA 11. Boston Garden - Boston, MA 12. Shea Stadium - NYC The Beatles Experience museum in Liverpool has a row of the seats dating from the 60s, when the Fab Four played 2 concerts there ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5102 "2024-04-30T21:26:06Z")
**United States Professional Sports Venues Which No Longer Exist** 1. Municipal Stadium - Kansas City, MO 2. Ontario Motor Speedway – Ontario, CA 3. Candlestick Park - San Francisco, CA 4. Tiger Stadium - Detroit, MI 5. Kingdome - Seattle, WA 6. Polo Grounds - New York City 7. Colt Stadium - Houston 8. Chicago Coliseum - Chicago 9. Ebbets Field - NYC 10. Frank Youell Field - Oakland, CA 11. Boston Garden - Boston, MA 12. Shea Stadium - NYC 13. Met Center - Bloomington, MN **What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” _The idea and the above example are taken from the book “Maybe He’s Dead” by Mary Ann Madden, her third collection of literary competitions for The New Yorker magazine. The other two collections are titled “Thank You For The Giant Sea Tortoise” and “Son Of Giant Sea Tortoise”._ ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5103 "2024-04-30T21:53:55Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” Despite my poorly worded proposal, she married me anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5104 "2024-04-30T21:59:43Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5105 "2024-04-30T23:07:03Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” Probably the only instance in my life where I _ **DID** _ say the right thing at the right time. _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5106 "2024-05-01T15:52:42Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” I said that to a salesgirl at a maternity store. She cried; I died inside. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5107 "2024-05-01T16:10:46Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5108 "2024-05-01T19:37:53Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” ---
**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:** [May 1, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5109 "2024-05-01T20:05:09Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” 8. “No, officer.” // “Lemme guess, you pulled me over because you were getting bored, had nothing better to do and thought you’d get your jollies by hassling innocent folks like me.” ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5110 "2024-05-02T13:27:30Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” 8. “No, officer.” // “Lemme guess, you pulled me over because you were getting bored, had nothing better to do and thought you’d get your jollies by hassling innocent folks like me.” 9. “You look _fine_.” // “You look fine.” Fortunately, I said it the right way. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5111 "2024-05-02T15:05:44Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” 8. “No, officer.” // “Lemme guess, you pulled me over because you were getting bored, had nothing better to do and thought you’d get your jollies by hassling innocent folks like me.” 9. “You look _fine_.” // “You look fine.” 10. “Let me refer this to the creative director.” // “You are being rude, unhelpful and unprofessional.” A little convo in Workfront with the marketing ~~slime~~ partner who accused me of sabotaging his project. All screenshotted and presented to my bosses. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5112 "2024-05-02T15:14:31Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” 8. “No, officer.” // “Lemme guess, you pulled me over because you were getting bored, had nothing better to do and thought you’d get your jollies by hassling innocent folks like me.” 9. “You look _fine_.” // “You look fine.” 10. “Let me refer this to the creative director.” // “You are being rude, unhelpful and unprofessional.” 11. “Broken left upper window.” // “Eight ball, side pocket.” ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5113 "2024-05-02T20:08:02Z")
**What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” 8. “No, officer.” // “Lemme guess, you pulled me over because you were getting bored, had nothing better to do and thought you’d get your jollies by hassling innocent folks like me.” 9. “You look _fine_.” // “You look fine.” 10. “Let me refer this to the creative director.” // “You are being rude, unhelpful and unprofessional.” 11. “Broken left upper window.” // “Eight ball, side pocket.” 12. “It looks ok, but the other one looks better on you.” // “Yes, it makes you look fat.” ---
**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:** [May 4, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5114 "2024-05-04T01:27:37Z")
> [@knoodler](#): > > … > 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” > > I said that to a salesgirl at a maternity store. She cried; I died inside. Dave Barry once wrote that you should never assume that a woman is pregnant unless you see the baby actually emerging from her body. **What I Should Have Said // What I Said** 1. “Well, he may have had to stay late at the office, or it could just be bad traffic. Maybe he had to take a call that went long.” // “Maybe he’s dead.” 2. “No matter what happens between us we can work together to make sure this baby has the best parenting and opportunities we could provide.” // “Sigh, I guess we should get married.” 3. “It’s great to finally meet you. You must be pretty special for my son to have you meet the family.” // “Now, which one are you?” 4. “Will you marry me?” // “Will you marry me?” 5. [Not a damn word] // “Oh, when are you due?” 6. “Very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing.” // “How’s your husband?” 7. “You’re a really smart guy!” // “You’re a really smart guy, considering that you never went to college!” 8. “No, officer.” // “Lemme guess, you pulled me over because you were getting bored, had nothing better to do and thought you’d get your jollies by hassling innocent folks like me.” 9. “You look _fine_.” // “You look fine.” 10. “Let me refer this to the creative director.” // “You are being rude, unhelpful and unprofessional.” 11. “Broken left upper window.” // “Eight ball, side pocket.” 12. “It looks ok, but the other one looks better on you.” // “Yes, it makes you look fat.” 13. “It’s a decent hotel and I think we’d be comfortable there.” // “I’ve heard lots of guys take their girlfriends there for a discreet roll in the hay.” Pass. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5115 "2024-05-04T16:29:26Z")
Dave Barry is a national treasure. bump ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5116 "2024-05-04T16:31:53Z")
> [@knoodler](#): > > Dave Barry is a national treasure. Um, what? ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5117 "2024-05-04T16:34:06Z")
I was replying to @Elendil_s_Heir’s previous post. Not beginning a new topic. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5118 "2024-05-04T18:20:24Z")
> [@knoodler](#): > > I was replying to @Elendil_s_Heir’s previous post. Oh, shit, my bad. I totally missed the reference. Mea Culpa. ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5119 "2024-05-05T05:42:06Z")
For Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: **People of Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Heritage** 1. Roman Gabriel first NFL quarterback of Filipino American descent ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5120 "2024-05-05T05:57:28Z")
**People of Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Heritage** 1. Roman Gabriel 2. Ming-Na Wen She’s been a Disney Princess, a Marvel character and a Star Wars character. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093.md?page=255) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093.md?page=257)