# Bakers Dozen

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173>\
**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:** 487

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9722 "2012-02-14T18:23:57Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9723 "2012-02-14T18:25:21Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9724 "2012-02-14T18:39:45Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.

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**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9725 "2012-02-14T18:56:51Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower

Dad gave Mom her own personal electric lawnmower for Mother’s Day.

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**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9726 "2012-02-14T19:50:40Z")

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As an academic interest, I would like to see the topic:

“Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date”

and see how it compares to the already-done

“Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage daughter say to her first date”

🙂

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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:** [February 14, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9727 "2012-02-14T20:48:31Z")

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> [@JohnT](#):
>
> As an academic interest, I would like to see the topic:
> 
> “Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date”
> 
> and see how it compares to the already-done
> 
> “Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage daughter say to her first date”
> 
> 🙂

If you don’t, I will. But I suspect it won’t be all that much different in these enlightened times.

Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower
8. Expired fast food coupon

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9728 "2012-02-14T21:10:55Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower
8. Expired fast food coupon
9. A meal of liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9729 "2012-02-14T22:39:55Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower
8. Expired fast food coupon
9. A meal of liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti
10. A roofie.

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**Author:** ![Marconi\_N.Cheese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Marconi\_N.Cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marconi_N.Cheese)\
**Post date:** [February 14, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9730 "2012-02-14T23:04:30Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower
8. Expired fast food coupon
9. A meal of liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti
10. A roofie.
11. Weight Watchers membership.

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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:** [February 15, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9731 "2012-02-15T03:01:55Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower
8. Expired fast food coupon
9. A meal of liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti
10. A roofie.
11. Weight Watchers membership.
12. A stapler

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**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9732 "2012-02-15T03:35:28Z")

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Inappropriate Valentine’s Day gifts.

1. VD.
2. Coupon for free DNA testing.
3. For your wife, a card and flowers addressed to your mistress.
4. Any sort of housecleaning equipment
5. A nice red heart. Bonus if it’s still beating.
6. A prenup.
7. A lawnmower
8. Expired fast food coupon
9. A meal of liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti
10. A roofie.
11. Weight Watchers membership.
12. A stapler
13. A hooker

New Category: Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”

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**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:** [February 15, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9733 "2012-02-15T03:45:12Z")

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New Category: Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9734 "2012-02-15T04:22:05Z")

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New Category: Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”

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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:** [February 15, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9735 "2012-02-15T05:29:01Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9736 "2012-02-15T05:49:36Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”
5. “Does this count as extra credit for your class, Mrs. Johnson?”

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**Author:** ![Glottis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Glottis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glottis)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9737 "2012-02-15T13:02:44Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”
5. “Does this count as extra credit for your class, Mrs. Johnson?”
6. “So you both shared the same cup?”

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9738 "2012-02-15T13:50:23Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”
5. “Does this count as extra credit for your class, Mrs. Johnson?”
6. “So you both shared the same cup?”
7. “You’re over 18, right?”

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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:** [February 15, 2012, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9739 "2012-02-15T13:58:56Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”
5. “Does this count as extra credit for your class, Mrs. Johnson?”
6. “So you both shared the same cup?”
7. “You’re over 18, right?”
8. “I saw Mom and Dad do this once when they didn’t lock their door, and it looked fun!”

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9740 "2012-02-15T17:23:33Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”
5. “Does this count as extra credit for your class, Mrs. Johnson?”
6. “So you both shared the same cup?”
7. “You’re over 18, right?”
8. “I saw Mom and Dad do this once when they didn’t lock their door, and it looked fun!”
9. “I think I know how to put one on, but if I can’t figure it out we’ll just go without one.”

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/9741 "2012-02-15T17:48:22Z")

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Things you really don’t want to overhear your teenage son say to his first date

1. “Tonight’s my gang initiation - and you’re invited!”
2. “Yes, I have the fifty dollars.”
3. “See you at half past seven, Coach.”
4. “Are you sure your husband won’t mind, Mrs. Robinson?”
5. “Does this count as extra credit for your class, Mrs. Johnson?”
6. “So you both shared the same cup?”
7. “You’re over 18, right?”
8. “I saw Mom and Dad do this once when they didn’t lock their door, and it looked fun!”
9. “I think I know how to put one on, but if I can’t figure it out we’ll just go without one.”
10. “Now, you’re _sure_ that your old boyfriend Bubba won’t get out of prison till next week, right?”

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