# I don't have one. I'm just commoner \[Am I strange?\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 25, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265 "2014-02-25T22:58:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/21 "2014-02-26T07:06:47Z")
Irony and playfulness are much valued traits 'round here. **Please stay.** Heh, we’ve all embarrassed ourselves once or thrice on the boards…give it a couple of days, and your _fox-passes_ will be forgotten and forgiven! Depending on which part of the world you inhabit, either kick back with a coffee (morning) or a beer/vodka/cask of chateaux shabby (evening, as it is here in Aus). Pretend it’s like an **Opinion Expo** …wander through the aisles, you can taste the wares of those that appeal and give others a wide berth. Jump in with something to say (nobody minds if your opinions are ‘out there’) but be prepared to back anything you claim to be true up with evidence. Hey, I’ve been here nigh on 13 years now…been kicked out once, and threatened with eviction on a couple of other occasions, but like a dysfunctional family, I’m curiously drawn back. Hope you find your stay equally interesting **Hollow mask** 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/22 "2014-02-26T08:34:29Z")
Kambuckta, thank you for the encouragement. I feel an affinity for you guys, already and find this to be a fascinating cite. I do plan to stay. I’m really not at all arrogant, but I don’t lack for self-confidence, either. I live in Omaha, Nebraska. I’m a liberal Democrat which may explain my verbosity and in this red state, I sort of need that, sometimes. I’m not naturally contentious but I fear nothing and nobody so that must contribute to my willingness to engage in spirited debate. I’m 60, retired but do a little part-time work. I am Italian-American, have two great sons, 33 and 31, and a precious 11 yr.old Grandson I adore. I like sports and used to play several. I think Bruce Springsteen is the coolest guy on the planet and love him and his music. My reading tastes run to the natural sciences, history, and bios. I read fiction, sometimes and think "To Kill a Mockingbird’ is the best novel ever. My hero’s are Henry Fonda, though I think Brando was the greatest of them all, and classic movies. I listen to little else besides NPR on the radio, and watch msnbc regularly. I hate Fox and all their windbags. Rupert Murdock is a blight upon the media world. Though raised Catholic by wonderful parents, I became atheist at age 15 and can find no reason to change nor any loss of purpose and remain in awe of the beauty and splendor of the universe. I love kids and dogs, and clowns creep me-out. About it. ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/23 "2014-02-26T09:40:18Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > I read fiction, sometimes and think "To Kill a Mockingbird’ is the best novel ever. It’s a good read, but the title is misleading–do they even kill a mocking bird? It’s been a while since I’ve read it. ---
**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:** [February 26, 2014, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/24 "2014-02-26T11:55:31Z")
You’re trying way too hard, young Doper. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/25 "2014-02-26T18:21:51Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > It’s a good read, but the title is misleading–do they even kill a mocking bird? It’s been a while since I’ve read it. Well, no. It’s about a story Atticus Finch, an attorney in the Jim Crow south, tells his daughter about something related to him by HIS father; that killing a mockingbird was wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/26 "2014-02-26T18:25:31Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > You’re trying way too hard, young Doper. > mmm What do you mean ? And the name you’ve given me is only half-correct. Can you guess which half ? Oh, and don’t try too hard. Or, at all, if you prefer. ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/27 "2014-02-26T18:35:52Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > It’s a good read, but the title is misleading–do they even kill a mocking bird? It’s been a while since I’ve read it. I never could tell what tequila has to do with the story. ---
**Author:** ![Malthus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/28 "2014-02-26T18:51:27Z")
> [@cochrane](#): > > I never could tell what tequila has to do with the story. ‘Tequila Mockingbird’: stripper name, band name, or cocktail name? ---
**Author:** ![Lumpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lumpy/32/446_2.png) [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/29 "2014-02-26T19:10:03Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > This topic is perfect for me ! I can’t wait to impose my inanity on everyone. I have much experience annoying people with my opinions, some of which almost seem to make sense. That’s part of the illusion of intelligence or profundity I seem all-too fond of. Am I ill ? I read this quote in the paper, yesterday, from Marianne Moore, American poet (1887-1972): “The passion for setting people right is in itself an afflictive disease”. I had no idea it was a disease. She could have been talking about me. I thought I was just trying to be helpful, all this time. I hope there is no cure. The beatings will stop when you admit how wrong and evil you are. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/30 "2014-02-26T19:16:04Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > Kambuckta, thank you for the encouragement. I feel an affinity for you guys, already and find this to be a fascinating cite. I do plan to stay. I’m really not at all arrogant, but I don’t lack for self-confidence, either. I live in Omaha, Nebraska. I’m a liberal Democrat which may explain my verbosity and in this red state, I sort of need that, sometimes. I’m not naturally contentious but I fear nothing and nobody so that must contribute to my willingness to engage in spirited debate. I’m 60, retired but do a little part-time work. I am Italian-American, have two great sons, 33 and 31, and a precious 11 yr.old Grandson I adore. I like sports and used to play several. I think Bruce Springsteen is the coolest guy on the planet and love him and his music. My reading tastes run to the natural sciences, history, and bios. I read fiction, sometimes and think "To Kill a Mockingbird’ is the best novel ever. My hero’s are Henry Fonda, though I think Brando was the greatest of them all, and classic movies. I listen to little else besides NPR on the radio, and watch msnbc regularly. I hate Fox and all their windbags. Rupert Murdock is a blight upon the media world. Though raised Catholic by wonderful parents, I became atheist at age 15 and can find no reason to change nor any loss of purpose and remain in awe of the beauty and splendor of the universe. I love kids and dogs, and clowns creep me-out. About it. You seem to be a well-read, intelligent person, and came _this close_ to being in the line of succession for Doper Vice-Emperor; but alas, your egregious use of an apostrophe in “heroes” cannot and will not be forgiven, nor will your failure to use caps for MSNBC. Other than that, hail centurion (or sexagenarian, if you will), _ave_ and welcome to the best-moderated conglomeration of eggheads, nerds and common folk. ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/31 "2014-02-26T19:33:07Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > Well, no. It’s about a story Atticus Finch, an attorney in the Jim Crow south, tells his daughter about something related to him by HIS father; that killing a mockingbird was wrong. So, the Finch is trying to kill something related to Crow, but not the Mockingbird? Got it. ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/32 "2014-02-26T20:42:11Z")
> [@Lumpy](#): > > The beatings will stop when you admit how wrong and evil you are. Beatings ? You must never have been in any fights. If you couldn’t intimidate me in person, I’m sure it ain’t gonna’ happen here. And I seriously doubt you could. Careful, though. I can verbally dis-embowel you at will. What are you, some sort of rhetorical bully ? I wouldn’t mess with me. Now, play nice or I’ll send you home crying. ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/33 "2014-02-26T20:53:11Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > You seem to be a well-read, intelligent person, and came _this close_ to being in the line of succession for Doper Vice-Emperor; but alas, your egregious use of an apostrophe in “heroes” cannot and will not be forgiven, nor will your failure to use caps for MSNBC. Other than that, hail centurion (or sexagenarian, if you will), _ave_ and welcome to the best-moderated conglomeration of eggheads, nerds and common folk. I do seem well-read, don’t I ? Some might even say I am. Not me, though. There are too many books left to read. Too bad about that title I missed. I would have been honored to receive it. Missed it by that much ! Maxwell Smart. I know you’re kidding about punctuation and all. Thanks for the welcome ! ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/34 "2014-02-26T21:30:47Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > I do seem well-read, don’t I ? Some might even say I am. Not me, though. There are too many books left to read. Too bad about that title I missed. I would have been honored to receive it. Missed it by that much ! Maxwell Smart. I know you’re kidding about punctuation and all. Thanks for the welcome ! You’ll find that we NEVER kid about correct punctuation, even if we don’t always practice it. If you think grammar is that old lady drooling in the attic, you’re in for a tough row to hoe. Kidding, indeed! Humph and good day to you. I said “_good day_”, sirrah! ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/35 "2014-02-26T21:44:13Z")
> [@Malthus](#): > > ‘Tequila Mockingbird’: stripper name, band name, or cocktail name? [Doper name.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/member.php) ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/36 "2014-02-26T21:59:29Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > Now, play nice or I’ll send you home crying. Somehow I doubt that, although The Guardian had a fun article on February 25th in the Science section that comes to mind. This device wont post links though… ---
**Author:** ![Malthus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/37 "2014-02-26T22:04:07Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > [Doper name.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/member.php) Heh. 😃 Also a band: > **[The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra](https://thetequilamockingbirdorchestra.bandcamp.com/)** > > We love you all! Although we have no future touring or recording plans, this is a place where you can listen to our music, and link to our social media and videos! > > xo > TMO And a cocktail: [http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink2334.html](http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink2334.html) I haven’t looked for “stripper” yet … 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/38 "2014-02-26T23:30:37Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > You’ll find that we NEVER kid about correct punctuation, even if we don’t always practice it. If you think grammar is that old lady drooling in the attic, you’re in for a tough row to hoe. Kidding, indeed! Humph and good day to you. I said “_good day_”, sirrah! That is really funny. Who IS that lady in my attic, then ? Let me guess, that was Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie ? No ? ---
**Author:** ![Hollow\_mask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hollow\_mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hollow_mask)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2014, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/39 "2014-02-26T23:36:55Z")
> [@dasmoocher](#): > > So, the Finch is trying to kill something related to Crow, but not the Mockingbird? Got it. I finally got that. A finch is a bird. And you meant Jim crow. I told you guys I’m old. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2014, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265/40 "2014-02-27T01:16:50Z")
> [@Hollow\_mask](#): > > I finally got that. A finch is a bird. And you meant Jim crow. I told you guys I’m old. Pah! Our oldest member is in his 80s. I’ve got you by six years, whippersnapper. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-have-one-im-just-commoner-am-i-strange/682265.md?page=3)