# Being the last poster of a thread and then it dies **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 11, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751 "2018-07-11T21:02:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 111
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2202 "2023-02-14T21:58:51Z")
Considering how many other threads I have killed I wonder why this one is so resilient. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2203 "2023-02-14T22:54:12Z")
He says he’s not dead! [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DscJ5PFkZxQ/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEmCOADEOgC8quKqQMa8AEB-AG-B4AC0AWKAgwIABABGGUgTyhUMA8=&rs=AOn4CLCnizSzZ8rKLSUheyi3f3UGSij3LQ "I’m Not Dead Yet ::: Monty Python") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DscJ5PFkZxQ) ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2204 "2023-02-14T23:50:14Z")
# Melvin! [![](https://bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sadler-death.jpg) ](https://bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sadler-death.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2205 "2023-02-16T00:27:08Z")
I’d like to thank you all for coming. After much delay, I can finally reveal the true purpose of this thread. (Clears throat.) _Sorry. The system has identified a serial bus data checksum error. You are requested to restart your device._ ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2206 "2023-02-16T00:52:58Z")
Hang on don’t press that button ![](https://media.tenor.com/I7xBMFhzcYYAAAAC/kermit-dex.gif "Kermit Dex GIF - Kermit Dex Your Turn - Discover & Share GIFs") ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2207 "2023-02-16T18:12:43Z")
Is that Brain Guy from MST3K? ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2208 "2023-02-16T18:19:40Z")
No, it is the reaper or death from Bill and Ted’s bogus journey. ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2209 "2023-02-16T18:39:34Z")
How can you tell the difference? [![](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/medium_portrait/107/269471.jpg) ](https://static.tvmaze.com/uploads/images/medium_portrait/107/269471.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2210 "2023-02-16T18:40:58Z")
I’m going for brain death, at this point. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2211 "2023-02-16T19:05:25Z")
JFC Just like the caption says it’s Melvin! ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2212 "2023-02-16T19:36:55Z")
“Melvin” was the term Bill S Preston and Theodore Logan used for a wedgie, which I believe they performed upon the quasi-physical manifestation of death at least once. ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2213 "2023-02-16T19:38:59Z")
Never saw the movie. But “Melvin” juxtaposed with “death” makes me think of this. > **[Very 1st Issue of MAD MAGAZINE Oct/nov 1952 It's Melvin - Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1172998986/very-1st-issue-of-mad-magazine-octnov)** > > This Magazines item by YesterdayIsForever has 8 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Jan 13, 2023 ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2214 "2023-02-16T19:45:12Z")
name this movie [![](https://www.mckellen.com/images/3143.jpg) ](https://www.mckellen.com/images/3143.jpg) _That’s strange. You’re not on my list._ ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2215 "2023-02-17T16:39:19Z")
I’ll be here till the end. ![](https://media.tenor.com/wmEPrw0ouQcAAAAC/joker-popcorn.gif "Joker Popcorn GIF - Joker Popcorn Batman The Animated Series - Discover &...") ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2216 "2023-02-17T18:21:02Z")
_stop hogging the popcorn_ ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2217 "2023-02-17T19:17:43Z")
That’s how you know it’s a villain. Popcorn hoggers in a social situation are a classic sign of a villainous mentality. I should know, I am one who shares the good stuff only with greatest ethical wrangling! Cheap stuff though, well, only a moment’s angst. ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2218 "2023-02-17T20:19:35Z")
[Popcorn.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBYjZTdrJlA) ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2219 "2023-02-17T20:42:31Z")
I am not sharing either. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2220 "2023-02-17T20:48:01Z")
you are dredging up nightmares out of my dark past, knock it off ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751/2221 "2023-02-17T22:21:34Z")
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