# Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 3) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 29, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157 "2026-01-29T18:21:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 116
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2301 "2026-07-13T06:48:16Z")
You could divide it up between your first and second breakfasts. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2302 "2026-07-13T14:25:40Z")
We just watched an Epicurious video on YouTube where three dudes who are meat producers or restauranteurs of some kind [blind tasted-tested bacons](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-3GKfWhF04). This series is worth watching if that kind of thing amuses you; I usually learn something, in fact the vanilla ice cream one was great. (though the all-star Epicurious video was the whiskey lady, who was highly entertaining) ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2303 "2026-07-13T18:01:16Z")
Not sure why you specifically called out the skin of the potato. I don’t eat the whole thing because I’m not a fan of baked potatoes and they are large, so I’ll just nibble at it, unless the meal is really short of other calories. But the skin is the best part of baked potatoes. I probably eat some of that. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2304 "2026-07-13T18:01:20Z")
I don’t generally seek out potatoes or get excited about them. The other night my steak came with a baked potato. I had forgotten how satisfying they could be. Nice and soft on the inside with crispy skin. Yes I ate every bit of it. The skin is the best part. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2305 "2026-07-13T18:02:30Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > Not sure why you specifically called out the skin of the potato. I don’t eat the whole thing because I’m not a fan of baked potatoes and they are large, so I’ll just nibble at it, unless the meal is really short of other calories. But the skin is the best part of baked potatoes. I probably eat some of that. I ate the potato including the skin. My wife only ate the white part and looked at me like I was crazy. ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2306 "2026-07-13T18:07:10Z")
Not only do I eat the skin, but I don’t wait until I’ve eaten the rest of the potato. A crispy potato skin with fluffy buttery potato is delightful. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2307 "2026-07-13T18:20:05Z")
Baked russet potato skin with butter, salt, and pepper is one of life’s simple pleasures. ---
**Author:** ![colinfred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colinfred/32/21338_2.png) [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2308 "2026-07-13T18:23:00Z")
The skin and the toppings are the only appetising part of a jacket potato. the inside bit I would leave. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2309 "2026-07-13T18:24:36Z")
> [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > Baked russet potato skin with butter, salt, and pepper is one of life’s simple pleasures. I’m not against sour cream or bacon or some other topping but if done right there is no need for anything other than butter, salt and pepper. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2310 "2026-07-13T18:28:35Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > I’m not against sour cream or bacon or some other topping but if done right there is no need for anything other than butter, salt and pepper. I concur. I peel away what skin is easy to remove, then eat the rest. That choice wasnt available. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2311 "2026-07-13T18:31:51Z")
Do you eat the skin? If you do the answer is yes. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2312 "2026-07-13T18:32:16Z")
PART of the skin, not all. Due to your clarification, I changed my vote. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2313 "2026-07-13T18:45:56Z")
That doesn’t count as a single serving, but what I _could_ do is eat all that bacon TWICE. I would probably die after, but I would go directly to Hobbit Valhalla where I would continue to eat. (there is no fighting in Hobbit Valhalla, only feasting) ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2314 "2026-07-13T19:00:13Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > I don’t generally seek out potatoes or get excited about them. Wow. We are very different people. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2315 "2026-07-13T19:01:01Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > but I would go directly to Hobbit Valhalla where I would continue to eat. (there is no fighting in Hobbit Valhalla, only feasting) Where a hearty and tasty Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevenses, Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, and Supper is served daily. And there are no tummy aches. (You know, this seems like a pretty nice place, to be fair) ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2316 "2026-07-13T19:03:39Z")
With 'taters? Can you boil them, mash them, stick 'em in a stew? ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2317 "2026-07-13T19:37:39Z")
Add books to read and it’s far FAR better than Christian Heaven. ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2318 "2026-07-13T19:43:06Z")
> [@Dr.Drake](#): > > > [@Loach](#): > > > > I don’t generally seek out potatoes or get excited about them. > > Wow. We are very different people. Most of the time potatoes are just meh. When they are done really well they are fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2319 "2026-07-13T20:45:19Z")
The twins poll lacks an option “Name them exactly as if they were not twins, without checking if the names are related or not” ---
**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:** [July 13, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157/2320 "2026-07-13T20:54:20Z")
I voted for unrelated names: bumt it’s possible that I might go for two grandparents’ or great grandparents’ names, IF all the following conditions were met: the grands or greats in question were dead (Jews don’t name for a living person); I thought well of both of them; nobody else in the immediate family had yet re-given those names; and the names didn’t appear obviously related to anybody who didn’t know the family history. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157.md?page=115) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157.md?page=117)