# Bakers Dozen **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173 "2010-08-04T17:56:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2624
**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:** [June 1, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52466 "2017-06-01T15:34:13Z")
Athletes or Celebrities Gone Bad: Arrests, Embarrassments, Criminal Acts, Etc. (Pics Optional) 1. Tiger Woods’ DUI, and one ugly mug shot: [https://goo.gl/07gLPZ](https://goo.gl/07gLPZ) 2. Aaron Hernandez, NFL, convicted of first degree murder, committed suicide in jail 4/19/2017: [http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001\_2509248488001\_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg](http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001_2509248488001_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg) 3. OJ Simpson: Acquitted on criminal charges of two murders; found civilly liable. Later convicted in Nevada on other charges: [http://i.usatoday.net/life/\_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg](http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg) 4. Phil Spector: murder [The REAL Phil Spector -- New Mug Shot](http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/10/the-real-phil-spector-new-mug-shot/) 5. Daryl Strawberry: suspended from MLB for substance abuse three times: [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg) 6. Tim Allen - cocaine possession, 1978: [http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg](http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg) 7. Paul Reubens a/k/a Pee Wee Herman, public masturbation: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul\_Reubens#1991\_arrest\_and\_retreat\_from\_public\_eye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens#1991_arrest_and_retreat_from_public_eye) 8. Robert Downey Jr. - multiple drug arrests: [Robert Downey Jr. is shown in a mugshot profile November 25 after his... News Photo - Getty Images](http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO_GIS_CDN_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032) ---
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Athletes or Celebrities Gone Bad: Arrests, Embarrassments, Criminal Acts, Etc. (Pics Optional) 1. Tiger Woods’ DUI, and one ugly mug shot: [https://goo.gl/07gLPZ](https://goo.gl/07gLPZ) 2. Aaron Hernandez, NFL, convicted of first degree murder, committed suicide in jail 4/19/2017: [http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001\_2509248488001\_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg](http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001_2509248488001_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg) 3. OJ Simpson: Acquitted on criminal charges of two murders; found civilly liable. Later convicted in Nevada on other charges: [http://i.usatoday.net/life/\_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg](http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg) 4. Phil Spector: murder [The REAL Phil Spector -- New Mug Shot](http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/10/the-real-phil-spector-new-mug-shot/) 5. Daryl Strawberry: suspended from MLB for substance abuse three times: [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg) 6. Tim Allen - cocaine possession, 1978: [http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg](http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg) 7. Paul Reubens a/k/a Pee Wee Herman, public masturbation: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul\_Reubens#1991\_arrest\_and\_retreat\_from\_public\_eye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens#1991_arrest_and_retreat_from_public_eye) 8. Robert Downey Jr. - multiple drug arrests: [Robert Downey Jr. is shown in a mugshot profile November 25 after his... News Photo - Getty Images](http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO_GIS_CDN_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032) 9. Jared Fogle, underage sex and child porn possession: [https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg](https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg) ---
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Athletes or Celebrities Gone Bad: Arrests, Embarrassments, Criminal Acts, Etc. (Pics Optional) 1. Tiger Woods’ DUI, and one ugly mug shot: [https://goo.gl/07gLPZ](https://goo.gl/07gLPZ) 2. Aaron Hernandez, NFL, convicted of first degree murder, committed suicide in jail 4/19/2017: [http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001\_2509248488001\_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg](http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001_2509248488001_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg) 3. OJ Simpson: Acquitted on criminal charges of two murders; found civilly liable. Later convicted in Nevada on other charges: [http://i.usatoday.net/life/\_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg](http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg) 4. Phil Spector: murder [The REAL Phil Spector -- New Mug Shot](http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/10/the-real-phil-spector-new-mug-shot/) 5. Daryl Strawberry: suspended from MLB for substance abuse three times: [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg) 6. Tim Allen - cocaine possession, 1978: [http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg](http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg) 7. Paul Reubens a/k/a Pee Wee Herman, public masturbation: [Paul Reubens - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens#1991_arrest_and_retreat_from_public_eye) 8. Robert Downey Jr. - multiple drug arrests: [Robert Downey Jr. is shown in a mugshot profile November 25 after his... News Photo - Getty Images](http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO_GIS_CDN_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032) 9. Jared Fogle, underage sex and child porn possession: [https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg](https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg) 10. Woody Allen - The whole Soon-Yi affair/custody battle/sex abuse allegationshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody\_Allen#Personal\_life ---
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Athletes or Celebrities Gone Bad: Arrests, Embarrassments, Criminal Acts, Etc. (Pics Optional) 1. Tiger Woods’ DUI, and one ugly mug shot: [https://goo.gl/07gLPZ](https://goo.gl/07gLPZ) 2. Aaron Hernandez, NFL, convicted of first degree murder, committed suicide in jail 4/19/2017: [http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001\_2509248488001\_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg](http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001_2509248488001_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg) 3. OJ Simpson: Acquitted on criminal charges of two murders; found civilly liable. Later convicted in Nevada on other charges: [http://i.usatoday.net/life/\_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg](http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg) 4. Phil Spector: murder [The REAL Phil Spector -- New Mug Shot](http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/10/the-real-phil-spector-new-mug-shot/) 5. Daryl Strawberry: suspended from MLB for substance abuse three times: [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg) 6. Tim Allen - cocaine possession, 1978: [http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg](http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg) 7. Paul Reubens a/k/a Pee Wee Herman, public masturbation: [Paul Reubens - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens#1991_arrest_and_retreat_from_public_eye) 8. Robert Downey Jr. - multiple drug arrests: [http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO\_GIS\_CDN\_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032](http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO_GIS_CDN_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032) 9. Jared Fogle, underage sex and child porn possession: [https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg](https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg) 10. Woody Allen - The whole Soon-Yi affair/custody battle/sex abuse allegationshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody\_Allen#Personal\_life 11. Tonya Harding - conspired to disable fellow Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan [Tonya Harding - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonya_Harding) ---
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Athletes or Celebrities Gone Bad: Arrests, Embarrassments, Criminal Acts, Etc. (Pics Optional) 1. Tiger Woods’ DUI, and one ugly mug shot: [https://goo.gl/07gLPZ](https://goo.gl/07gLPZ) 2. Aaron Hernandez, NFL, convicted of first degree murder, committed suicide in jail 4/19/2017: [http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001\_2509248488001\_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg](http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001_2509248488001_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg) 3. OJ Simpson: Acquitted on criminal charges of two murders; found civilly liable. Later convicted in Nevada on other charges: [http://i.usatoday.net/life/\_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg](http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg) 4. Phil Spector: murder [The REAL Phil Spector -- New Mug Shot](http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/10/the-real-phil-spector-new-mug-shot/) 5. Daryl Strawberry: suspended from MLB for substance abuse three times: [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg) 6. Tim Allen - cocaine possession, 1978: [http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg](http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg) 7. Paul Reubens a/k/a Pee Wee Herman, public masturbation: [Paul Reubens - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens#1991_arrest_and_retreat_from_public_eye) 8. Robert Downey Jr. - multiple drug arrests: [Robert Downey Jr. is shown in a mugshot profile November 25 after his... News Photo - Getty Images](http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO_GIS_CDN_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032) 9. Jared Fogle, underage sex and child porn possession: [https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg](https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg) 10. Woody Allen - The whole Soon-Yi affair/custody battle/sex abuse allegationshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody\_Allen#Personal\_life 11. Tonya Harding - conspired to disable fellow Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan [Tonya Harding - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonya_Harding) 12. Mark Chmura - charged with sexual assault of a minor, acquitted, but he admitted he behaved inappropriately [Accuser in Chmura Sex Assault Trial Testifies - ABC News](http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=99882&page=1) ---
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Athletes or Celebrities Gone Bad: Arrests, Embarrassments, Criminal Acts, Etc. (Pics Optional) 1. Tiger Woods’ DUI, and one ugly mug shot: [https://goo.gl/07gLPZ](https://goo.gl/07gLPZ) 2. Aaron Hernandez, NFL, convicted of first degree murder, committed suicide in jail 4/19/2017: [http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001\_2509248488001\_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg](http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2013/06/29906170001_2509248488001_thumb-16cf0c3b6019dd15350f4a5047001816.jpg) 3. OJ Simpson: Acquitted on criminal charges of two murders; found civilly liable. Later convicted in Nevada on other charges: [http://i.usatoday.net/life/\_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg](http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/02/11/simpsonx.jpg) 4. Phil Spector: murder [The REAL Phil Spector -- New Mug Shot](http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/10/the-real-phil-spector-new-mug-shot/) 5. Daryl Strawberry: suspended from MLB for substance abuse three times: [https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/75/8d/fe758d428e4a0f5d3592919dc910fb18.jpg) 6. Tim Allen - cocaine possession, 1978: [http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg](http://www.jonhs.com/mugshots/images/allen2.jpg) 7. Paul Reubens a/k/a Pee Wee Herman, public masturbation: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul\_Reubens#1991\_arrest\_and\_retreat\_from\_public\_eye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Reubens#1991_arrest_and_retreat_from_public_eye) 8. Robert Downey Jr. - multiple drug arrests: [Robert Downey Jr. is shown in a mugshot profile November 25 after his... News Photo - Getty Images](http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-news-photo/1513032?esource=SEO_GIS_CDN_Redirect#robert-downey-jr-is-shown-in-a-mugshot-profile-november-25-after-his-picture-id1513032) 9. Jared Fogle, underage sex and child porn possession: [https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg](https://cdn2.dizkover.com/upload/img/orig/44-144019152245-subway-jared-fogle-nypost-enjoy-footlong-jail.jpg) 10. Woody Allen - The whole Soon-Yi affair/custody battle/sex abuse allegationshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody\_Allen#Personal\_life 11. Tonya Harding - conspired to disable fellow Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan [Tonya Harding - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonya_Harding) 12. Mark Chmura - charged with sexual assault of a minor, acquitted, but he admitted he behaved inappropriately [Accuser in Chmura Sex Assault Trial Testifies - ABC News](http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=99882&page=1) 13. Charlie Sheen - Too many to list I’ll pass. ---
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Next: Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach ---
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Next: Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco Oy Sent from my XT1635-02 using Tapatalk ---
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Next: Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there) ---
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Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. ---
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Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield A cartoon on Sesame Street recommended that I walk backwards to find my way back. That did not work. ---
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Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ Driving through New Jersey at night and missed my turn. Ended up in a _really_ bad neighborhood. ---
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Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. ---
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Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. 8. New Orleans- There are so many side streets in some sections that GPS can’t keep up with them. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2017, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52480 "2017-06-01T23:03:13Z")
Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. 8. New Orleans- There are so many side streets in some sections that GPS can’t keep up with them. 9. Boston. Tried three times to make a turn, three times I ended up in Cambridge. Probably drove 50 unnecessary miles. ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52481 "2017-06-01T23:53:35Z")
Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. 8. New Orleans- There are so many side streets in some sections that GPS can’t keep up with them. 9. Boston. Tried three times to make a turn, three times I ended up in Cambridge. Probably drove 50 unnecessary miles. 10. Every hotel Ive ever stayed at. I tend do stay at those old converted hooues with goofy corridors and stairways. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52482 "2017-06-02T00:17:07Z")
Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. 8. New Orleans- There are so many side streets in some sections that GPS can’t keep up with them. 9. Boston. Tried three times to make a turn, three times I ended up in Cambridge. Probably drove 50 unnecessary miles. 10. Every hotel Ive ever stayed at. 11. Boston also. Went for a long walk along the Charles, and instead of turning around and returning by the way I came, decided to find my way back. Ended up taking a taxi back. ---
**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:** [June 2, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52483 "2017-06-02T01:03:38Z")
Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. 8. New Orleans- There are so many side streets in some sections that GPS can’t keep up with them. 9. Boston. Tried three times to make a turn, three times I ended up in Cambridge. Probably drove 50 unnecessary miles. 10. Every hotel Ive ever stayed at. 11. Boston also. Went for a long walk along the Charles, and instead of turning around and returning by the way I came, decided to find my way back. Ended up taking a taxi back. 12. Venice, Italy. But half the fun of being in Venice is getting lost. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2017, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52484 "2017-06-02T03:31:11Z")
Name a place you’ve gotten lost. 1. Virginia Beach 2. San Francisco 3. Englewood, NJ (I live there, but have no sense of direction and yes, I still get lost there 4. The G-E-X Department Store in Latham NY, when I was a little kid. That would’ve been in the mid- to late-1960s, I have no idea if the store is still there. 5. A cornfield 6. Jersey City, NJ 7. The bus from Frejus, France to St. Tropez (no trains). I got off at the wrong stop, about 15 miles from where I thought I was. It took hours to find another bus. 8. New Orleans- There are so many side streets in some sections that GPS can’t keep up with them. 9. Boston. Tried three times to make a turn, three times I ended up in Cambridge. Probably drove 50 unnecessary miles. 10. Every hotel Ive ever stayed at. 11. Boston also. Went for a long walk along the Charles, and instead of turning around and returning by the way I came, decided to find my way back. Ended up taking a taxi back. 12. Venice, Italy. But half the fun of being in Venice is getting lost. 13. Shopping malls. I often get turned around, exiting a store, forgetting where the anchors are, and turning the wrong way. I’m not a seasoned shopper, I guess. Next: Feats That Amaze You 1. LeBron James is in his seventh straight NBA Finals. Amazing. ---
**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:** [June 2, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/52485 "2017-06-02T04:13:26Z")
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