# Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 28, 2022, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380 "2022-09-28T11:33:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/281 "2022-11-13T17:49:10Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > You’ve had bad lox, to then. It should mostly taste of salmon. To be fair, my palate has a low salt threshold. But I know I tried very good quality lox on at least one occasion. Decades ago I worked for a food distributor that served high-end grocery stores and delicatessens. There was a breakfast meeting with our sales staff and our customers’ buyers and the buffet table was loaded with the best quality items that we sold, including lox and nova lox. Tasted like pure Morton’s to me. That job did widen my food horizon a lot, though, and I am still a confirmed cheese-aholic. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/282 "2022-11-13T17:54:00Z")
Jalapeno cream cheese on a jalapeno-cheddar bagel. Lox sux. I’ve had it from the best sources on the planet. It still sux. But then, I hate salmon in every form, so that fits. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/283 "2022-11-13T18:44:16Z")
> [@Bayaker](#): > > I’ve never understood the popularity of lox. You could get the same flavor by adding a tablespoon of salt to your cream cheese. YMMV Agreeing with puzzlegal on this. There are two types of lox. One is cheaper, and does indeed taste almost entirely of salt. The other is really expensive, much less salty, and tastes primarily of salmon, with some smoked flavor. If you had really good nova lox and still could only taste salt, you and I have very different tastebuds. Which, of course, is quite possible. ---
**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:** [November 13, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/284 "2022-11-13T18:51:17Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Jalapeno cream cheese on a jalapeno-cheddar bagel. > > Lox sux. I’ve had it from the best sources on the planet. It still sux. But then, I hate salmon in every form, so that fits. You are me. A jalapenoholic lox-loathing lummox\*. mmm . . . \*`(I don't actually know if you are a lummox or not, but it fits nicely into the theme)` ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/285 "2022-11-13T18:57:24Z")
Yeah, that’s about right. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/286 "2022-11-13T19:00:40Z")
I like lox but not how it gets caught between my front teeth. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/287 "2022-11-13T19:18:20Z")
The best I’ve had was a lox, cheese and egg bagel… from a New York bagel bakery, of course. ---
**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:** [November 13, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/288 "2022-11-13T19:19:37Z")
> [@susan](#): > > I like lox but not how it gets caught between my front teeth. Yeah, one time it was stuck so bad I had to call a loxsmith. mmm ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/289 "2022-11-13T19:24:51Z")
Dying: Other. Due to a problem with hydraulics the boat went deeper than it was supposed to go. Airplane safety briefing: No. But one does pay attention when the person giving the briefing is built like a football player. Sports: Blah. I’ll never understand why people get so excited about ball games of any variety. #: It’s a number sign or a pound sign. I use it for the former purpose much more often. Powerball: Lady SCAdian says we won $12. Thanksgiving: I assume we’re going to the in-laws’, which probably means turkey. Pets: We’ve acquired four kittens in the last year. I expect all of them to outlive me. Heroine: Is this a misogynistic poll I should be offended by? I voted Yes. Veteran: Wartime, but not combat, veteran – 21.5 years in the Navy. Gulf War ('91): I spent a lot of time opening and closing doors and hatches that would normally be left open. Afghanistan ('01) and Iraq ('03): We shot Tomahawks both times – for me combat consisted of sitting in Radio drinking coffee and using the laptop. Education: High-school dropout with a GED, so I selected “diploma”. Bagels: Cream cheese, possibly with avocado or marmalade. And, of course, sausage, egg and cheese. My poll (#2299): Judging by the number of “Huh?” votes and the paucity of votes for “Death” and “Allosaurus”, there are very few IWC fans around here. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/290 "2022-11-13T19:45:06Z")
IWC?? Yes, discourse, this is a complete question. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/291 "2022-11-13T19:50:00Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > IWC?? It appears to be a type of wrist watch. Regarding lox, a good smoked salmon is even better. But I like lox too. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/292 "2022-11-13T20:45:09Z")
White fish is good, too, but I love lox. Or even, gasp, pickled herring. ---
**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:** [November 13, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/293 "2022-11-13T21:34:28Z")
Regarding the bagel poll, as a good secular Jew, bagels with Lox and cream cheese are my favorite - even if I have to settle for pretty crappy lox most of the time (or none to be honest) due to cost. Of course, it alllll depends on the bagel in question, because each sub category of flavors works better / worse with others. Asiago bagels, poppy seed, onion, garlic, these all call for different toppings than the rare cinnamon raisin bagel. My second favorite topping, is when I’m getting fresh tomatoes from MiL’s garden - cream cheese, thin sliced super fresh tomatoes, thin sliced red onion, salt and pepper. Ambrosia. For the first week or so, it probably TOPS the CC/LOX combo, but after you’re eating 20-30 fresh tomatoes a week for a whole season, it drops off quickly. Still my second choice though. After that, just plain cream cheese, followed by butter. Although if I’m eating a more dessert-y / sweet bagel, compound butters (apple, honey) or cream cheese options (honey, walnut, etc) quickly take over from the plain options. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/294 "2022-11-13T22:23:43Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > Regarding lox, a good smoked salmon is even better. I treat “lox” and “smoked salmon” as synonyms. Except i suppose there’s also hot-smoked salmon, which is a different food. It’s good, but not as good as lox, IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/295 "2022-11-13T23:14:26Z")
Oh, I also like the cinnamon crunch bagels at Panera, but they’re not really bagels at all. The person who introduced me to them is only half-Jewish, so that’s my excuse. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/296 "2022-11-14T00:07:54Z")
I like them too, carrps. I treat them as dessert. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/297 "2022-11-14T01:33:10Z")
Yeah, they’re hardly a meal! ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/298 "2022-11-14T15:20:07Z")
I don’t particularly care which president would go on a new denomination of currency. I voted for Fillmore largely due to the persuasions of the **S** ociety for the **P** reservation and **E** nhancement of the **R** eputation of **M** illard **F** illmore, **L** ast **O** f the **W** higs. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/299 "2022-11-14T15:40:46Z")
Regarding the Prosecute Trump/Let Trump Ruin the Republican Party poll, I’ve never wanted an “all of the above” option more. mmm ---
**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:** [November 14, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/300 "2022-11-14T15:47:19Z")
Regarding the Duality of Trump, I went with prosecute under the ASSUMPTION that it was a successful prosecution resulting in actual penalties. 🙂 Otherwise letting him ruin the (R) is a bigger assumption, with probably longer lasting consequences for the US and world the next time a populist fascist type whips up the mob in their favor. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380.md?page=16)