# Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 16, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636 "2024-02-16T02:56:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 304
**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:** [March 17, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6062 "2025-03-17T21:38:41Z")
I waffled between “I don’t think Bigfoot exists” and “I’m open to the possibility that Bigfoot exists”. I ultimately went with “I’m open to the possibility”, meaning if someone found some really convincing evidence of it’s existence, then I might change my mind. It would have to be some really good evidence, though. ---
**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:** [March 17, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6063 "2025-03-17T21:56:19Z")
Yeah, if we got good enough evidence I’d change my mind. I just think that any such evidence would have shown up by now; at least, for any population large enough to be a breeding population. I suppose there might be one or two individual remnants of what was once a breeding population hiding out somewhere; but I haven’t seen any clear evidence of that, either. ---
**Author:** ![mbh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a6a055/32.png) [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6064 "2025-03-17T22:04:20Z")
I would dearly love for Bigfoot to exist, and flying saucers, and free energy. Unfortunately, the overwhelming preponderance of evidence indicates that they don’t. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6065 "2025-03-17T22:07:00Z")
Bigfoot doesn’t believe in us, either. ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6066 "2025-03-17T23:55:00Z")
As far as Bigfoot existing, I’m not prepared to say **absolutely** not, but I’m far too skeptical to honestly say I’m open to the possibility. So, pie. ---
**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:** [March 18, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6067 "2025-03-18T16:00:41Z")
I dispute “No soup for you!”'s catchphrase status. IMO, a catchphrase is something a main character uses over many episodes throughout a series. This phrase, although it has entered pop culture as a commonly used reference, only appeared in a single episode of Seinfeld. ---
**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:** [March 18, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6068 "2025-03-18T16:31:19Z")
You are definitely not getting any soup. mmm ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6069 "2025-03-18T17:43:09Z")
- That’s what she said\*.\* – The Office- I use that but not from the Office, that is an old joke, and I am pretty sure Monty Python used it. So I didnt click on it, as the premise is wrong. I tried watching that show, but I hate stupid humor. Bigfoot is a hoax. 100%, Yeti- mostly bears and/or mistaken ID, but also a Hoax. Nessie- mistaken ID and hoax. I am not a snob, really. I mean, yes I like decent cheddar not “pasteurized processed cheese food”, but the store brand is okay for sandwiches and stuff. So, I dont like the cheap versions, but I dont have to have the gourmet kinds. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6070 "2025-03-18T18:00:46Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > That’s what she said\*.\* – The Office- I use that but not from the Office, that is an old joke, and I am pretty sure Monty Python used it. So I didnt click on it, as the premise is wrong. I tried watching that show, but I hate stupid humor. I don’t recall Monty Python using that, but I’m sure Thag once said it to Og. ---
**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:** [March 18, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6071 "2025-03-18T19:56:00Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > IMO, a catchphrase is something a main character uses over many episodes throughout a series. I think we’re going to disagree on this. I don’t believe a catchphrase has to come from a main character, nor do I think it necessarily has to be used over many episodes (or even more than once). If a pop culture phrase catches on (heh) with the general public and is frequently being repeated, that’s enough for me. mmm ---
**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:** [March 18, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6072 "2025-03-18T20:00:28Z")
“Up your KNOW with a rubber hose”?? ---
**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:** [March 18, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6073 "2025-03-18T20:16:21Z")
You nose what I meant. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6074 "2025-03-18T20:31:25Z")
Yes, please. It seems that typically the person who will come into the office and say, “Good morning ladies,” is the same person who will insist that “guys” is gender neutral. I don’t understand why so many not non-gendered words and phrases need to be gendered. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6075 "2025-03-18T23:57:29Z")
> [@Maus\_Magill](#): > > I don’t recall Monty Python using that, but I’m sure Thag once said it to Og. Waynes World used it and the brit equivalent is " as the actress said to the bishop". ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6076 "2025-03-19T10:10:21Z")
The only cheese I don’t eat is the individually wrapped slices. I use Velveeta when making mac & cheese, but not exclusively. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6077 "2025-03-19T19:30:49Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > I use Velveeta when making mac & cheese, but not exclusively. It does make good fish bait. 😇 😀 ---
**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:** [March 19, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6078 "2025-03-19T19:45:23Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > What is the difference between _cannot_ and _can not_? > > [‘Cannot’ vs. ‘Can Not’: Is there a difference? | Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/cannot-vs-can-not-is-there-a-difference#:~:text=Both%20cannot%20and%20can%20not,general%2C%20it%20is%20somewhat%20informal). > > Says really no difference. I see a difference. Let’s say I’m a recovering alcoholic. I might say “I can not take a drink of alcohol.” This would express my belief that I can overcome my alcoholism. Saying “I cannot take a drink of alcohol” has a different meaning. This is expressing that it is impossible for me to drink alcohol. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6079 "2025-03-19T20:23:45Z")
> How do you pronounce the year 2004? SOX WlN! ---
**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:** [March 19, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6080 "2025-03-19T20:31:35Z")
CD player in cards - I answered yes. As mentioned elsewhere, we traded in my prior driver (a 2002 Subaru Outback Sport) which ALSO had a CD player when we got my wife the PHEV. I’m now driving her prior car, a 2007 Toyota, that has a CD player, and it’s a “new fangled” model that plays MP3 encoded CDs! So I guess I could have also clicked “yes” to the “other” poll option. ---
**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:** [March 19, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636/6081 "2025-03-19T20:54:19Z")
My current car is a 2019 model. It does not have a CD player (or any other sort of physical media player). It’s got the now typical touchscreen infotainment system with traditional radio, satellite radio (which I don’t pay for, so I’ve never used it), Bluetooth pairing with my phone for streaming music, and an aux jack. My old 2009 car had a CD player, which I never used. The car before that had a cassette player, which didn’t work. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636.md?page=303) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-2/997636.md?page=305)