# Exclamations only thread! **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [May 24, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528 "2023-05-24T17:15:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/301 "2023-12-05T14:48:51Z")
I can’t! ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/302 "2023-12-05T14:58:57Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > But why?!! Whoa! Unless an exclamation mark is allowed to bring a guest punctuation mark, “why?!!” is unacceptable, and I see no stipulation in the OP saying as much! 😐 ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/303 "2023-12-05T16:15:09Z")
The kitty cat gently nudged the ball of yarn! ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/304 "2023-12-05T17:57:49Z")
I think the exclamation point should be able to bring all his friends! The more the merrier!.,:;? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/305 "2023-12-05T20:19:07Z")
Now you’re just spoilin’ for a fight! ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/306 "2023-12-05T20:20:51Z")
After a spirited session of chasing the yarn ball, the kitten curled up and took a nap! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/307 "2023-12-05T20:21:19Z")
Gosh, with a sentence like that, I’m sure excited! ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/308 "2023-12-05T20:23:23Z")
The accountant droned on endlessly about debentures! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/309 "2023-12-05T20:30:20Z")
Stop, _stop_, my heart can’t take it! ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/310 "2023-12-05T20:35:40Z")
When filing a form G3314, be sure to submit it with the G3314-A supplemental rider attached! ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/311 "2023-12-05T23:54:56Z")
Quick! Grab that ball of yarn while the kitty is sleeping! You need that to knit more cardigans! ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/312 "2023-12-07T13:53:25Z")
The need for additional cardigans looms over us with increasing urgency! ---
**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:** [December 7, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/313 "2023-12-07T14:08:17Z")
But we still don’t have enough bodkins! ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/314 "2023-12-07T14:09:24Z")
Quick, everyone to the fictional band name thread! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/315 "2023-12-07T15:20:33Z")
By all means! > [@Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-2/975744/2967): > > Damn, We Were Mentioned in Another SDMB Thread! ---
**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:** [December 7, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/316 "2023-12-07T16:08:18Z")
Wow! This has to be the best day ever in Exclamations Only! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/317 "2023-12-07T16:28:42Z")
I know!!! ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/318 "2023-12-07T18:19:10Z")
I just realized this thread existed! ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/319 "2023-12-07T18:34:10Z")
> [@Cardigan](#): > > Quick, everyone to the fictional band name thread! Quick! Everyone over to the Misread Thread Titles thread! (I misread the above as “fictional brand name”!) ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2023, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528/320 "2023-12-07T18:35:30Z")
Sure am glad you didn’t misread it as the Fractional Bond thread! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exclamations-only-thread/984528.md?page=17)