# 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:** 3042
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60827 "2018-08-16T22:29:05Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs A grand slam with the home team trailing by three runs in the 9th inning (or later), two out, and two strikes on the batter ---
**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:** [August 17, 2018, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60828 "2018-08-17T06:24:33Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” ---
**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:** [August 17, 2018, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60829 "2018-08-17T12:23:24Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” 8. an honest to goodness door to door salesman (was selling carpets) ---
**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:** [August 17, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60830 "2018-08-17T14:11:20Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” 8. an honest to goodness door to door salesman (was selling carpets) 9. A leaf caught in an air pocket, hovering in place some 20’ above the ground ---
**Author:** ![Leo\_Bloom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leo_bloom/32/10377_2.png) [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60831 "2018-08-17T20:25:38Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” 8. an honest to goodness door to door salesman (was selling carpets) 9. A leaf caught in an air pocket, hovering in place some 20’ above the ground 10. A Red Hawk perched on my A/C ---
**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:** [August 17, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60832 "2018-08-17T20:59:52Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” 8. an honest to goodness door to door salesman (was selling carpets) 9. A leaf caught in an air pocket, hovering in place some 20’ above the ground 10. A Red Hawk perched on my A/C 11. A black squirrel I know that they’re common in many areas, but not where I live ---
**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:** [August 18, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60833 "2018-08-18T13:58:23Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” 8. an honest to goodness door to door salesman (was selling carpets) 9. A leaf caught in an air pocket, hovering in place some 20’ above the ground 10. A Red Hawk perched on my A/C 11. A black squirrel 12. Avatars on the SDMB Get yours today! ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60834 "2018-08-18T17:42:11Z")
Unusual things you have seen or heard lately. 1. A diamond-shaped road sign that read “POET CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC”. 2. “How can a lesbian get pregnant?” 3. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog hosting a show together 4. Giving tax breaks to billionaires will stimulate the economy. 5. Dragonflies in a cornfield 6. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam for the Cubs 7. A sign in a Toronto park that says “Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately” 8. an honest to goodness door to door salesman (was selling carpets) 9. A leaf caught in an air pocket, hovering in place some 20’ above the ground 10. A Red Hawk perched on my A/C 11. A black squirrel 12. Avatars on the SDMB 13. A local minor league baseball team is having a “Bring Your Dog to a Game” event I can imagine at least ten different ways this will go wrong I’ll pass ---
**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:** [August 18, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60835 "2018-08-18T17:50:43Z")
LOL Little Nemo, I can imagine the possible chaos at that game! New category A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60836 "2018-08-18T18:04:54Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin ---
**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:** [August 18, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60837 "2018-08-18T18:13:46Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60838 "2018-08-18T18:13:49Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60839 "2018-08-18T20:10:39Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin ---
**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:** [August 18, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60840 "2018-08-18T20:21:30Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60841 "2018-08-18T20:43:28Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide 7. Geritol ---
**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60842 "2018-08-18T22:56:25Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide 7. Geritol 8. Hydrocodone ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60843 "2018-08-19T00:38:10Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide 7. Geritol 8. Hydrocodone 9. Ibuprofen ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60844 "2018-08-19T02:18:53Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide 7. Geritol 8. Hydrocodone 9. Ibuprofen 10. Januvia People in other countries must find it surprising how Americans can name so many medications by their brand names. ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60845 "2018-08-19T02:57:37Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide 7. Geritol 8. Hydrocodone 9. Ibuprofen 10. Januvia 11. Keflex ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60846 "2018-08-19T02:58:06Z")
A-M medications, prescription or over-the-counter, brand name or generic 1. acetaminophen 2. Bayer aspirin 3. codeine 4. Dilantin 5. Excedrin 6. furosemide 7. Geritol 8. Hydrocodone 9. Ibuprofen 10. Januvia 11. Keflex 12. Lisinopril [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173.md?page=3041) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173.md?page=3043)