# 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:** 89
**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:** [January 28, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1762 "2023-01-28T16:51:47Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > Chickens certainly aren’t vegetarians; but feeding any creature meat from its own species isn’t advised. There’s an increased risk of spreading diseases. That’s quite true, but they will do it on their own. Like when one chicken in a yard with a couple hundred others develops a prolapsed vent(distended butthole). They all become cannibals. ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1763 "2023-01-28T23:19:05Z")
“Coupon”? “Groceries”? You’re not going to mention “nuclear” or “February”? ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1764 "2023-01-28T23:19:31Z")
- Saying KEW-pon instead of coupon - Hey, I use one or both of those pronunciations - Jeez, you’re in a shitty mood today …all seemed viable to me, and yet alas, I was only allowed to select two. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1765 "2023-01-29T02:20:59Z")
> [@mbh](#): > > “Coupon”? “Groceries”? You’re not going to mention “nuclear” or “February” Realtor / Relator. I have a dear friend who uses the latter and I’m too kind to correct. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1766 "2023-01-29T02:56:37Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > “None of the above” is usually a good option to include. … ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1767 "2023-01-29T15:27:56Z")
Yeah, sorry. That’s just how we say it here. ---
**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:** [January 29, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1768 "2023-01-29T16:15:12Z")
I usually shower or bathe either when I first get up in the morning, or last thing at night before I go to bed. I couldn’t fit that into the answers given. ---
**Author:** ![Hatchie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hatchie/32/3983_2.png) [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1769 "2023-01-29T16:36:57Z")
I used to look down on people who said ‘nucular’, even though a lot of people in the industry said it that way. Now I say it that way too, to spite the sort of finger-wagging person I used to be. Also because they made fun of it on the Simpsons. I no longer like the Simpsons. ---
**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:** [January 29, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1770 "2023-01-29T16:54:38Z")
I shower in the morning if my hair needs it, and take a bath at night. If we’re in a water shortage, I skip the bath and collect shower grey water to water plants. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1771 "2023-01-29T17:44:06Z")
Shower when I get home from work, so it’s an “other” for me. ---
**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:** [January 29, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1772 "2023-01-29T17:57:12Z")
> [@Hatchie](#): > > I used to look down on people who said ‘nucular’, even though a lot of people in the industry said it that way. There’s something wrong with me, as I can’t discern the difference. Although apparently I pronounce it correctly. ---
**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:** [January 29, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1773 "2023-01-29T18:07:19Z")
I usually shower both first thing in the morning and just before bed. I doubt that many do that. mmm ---
**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:** [January 29, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1774 "2023-01-29T18:08:33Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I usually shower both first thing in the morning and just before bed. > > I doubt that many do that. I always shower first thing in the morning and sometimes again later (usually after a work out, but not always) ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1775 "2023-01-29T18:47:49Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I doubt that many do that. I always shower first thing in the morning. I shower again in the evening if we are going out. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1776 "2023-01-29T19:52:43Z")
> [@Procrustus](#): > > There’s something wrong with me, as I can’t discern the difference. So you can’t tell whether I nuke you or nuke Lee? ---
**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:** [January 29, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1777 "2023-01-29T23:45:43Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > I usually shower or bathe either when I first get up in the morning, or last thing at night before I go to bed. I couldn’t fit that into the answers given. This was me for years. However, once I moved to this condo, that changed. I shower when there is hot water available. That works best on laundry day or if I just finished running the dishwasher, especially in winter. Nothing like getting your head wet to wash your hair and abruptly run out of water. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1778 "2023-01-30T07:41:50Z")
I always shower in the morning when I get up. My head feels itchy all day if I don’t. If I work out or get sweaty I’ll have another later. ---
**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:** [January 30, 2023, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1779 "2023-01-30T21:11:14Z")
Worst way to die? I don’t want to die in pain. I voted CPD because struggling to breathe must be horrible. My father died of alzheimer’s-related pneumonia; it was a great and terrible thing to see. OTOH, suddenly, without preparation, sounds terrible because there is still so much to say and do. I’ve seen more than one of these deaths and they’ve given me PTSD. In my sleep and in comfort seems best. ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1780 "2023-01-30T21:35:33Z")
Re: The shower poll, I typically shower after work, but a few hours before bed, so I went with the “other specific time” option. I usually try to avoid showering right before bed time, mostly because I don’t want to go to bed with wet hair, so I want to give it time to air dry before bed. Re: The guitar poll, I don’t play the guitar, but I do like cars. I don’t own any classic or collectible cars, but if I were to inherit one I would definitely drive it. So I figured I would treat a vintage guitar the same way, and play the guitar in that poll’s hypothetical. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380/1781 "2023-01-30T21:39:40Z")
Yes, musical instruments are meant to be played; cars are meant to be driven; toys are meant to be played with, and so on. I don’t understand the point of collecting something, only to never use it for its intended purpose. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380.md?page=88) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-1/972380.md?page=90)