# I pit people who waste my time on this board. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 15, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941 "2009-02-15T12:12:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/41 "2009-02-16T00:39:46Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > If you leave it there, it stops any workers who may visit your home from asking to use your bathroom. (Or, at least, from actually _using_ it.) Heh- my favourite [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=324485&highlight=shat+cookie). ---
**Author:** ![Ichini\_Sanshigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d9b06d/32.png) [@Ichini\_Sanshigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ichini_Sanshigo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/42 "2009-02-16T00:48:21Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > They all seem to have those pop top lids nowadays, and claws are better than thumbs when it comes to those. > > Or, um, so I’ve been informed. 'Fess up! You’re actually a cat, aren’t you? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![AllWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AllWalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllWalker)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/43 "2009-02-16T04:26:59Z")
I think this site could be better used as a database for Barneys. You know, Barney the dinosaur, the drunk from the Simpsons… there are probably others. Anyway we should fill it up with pictures and videos and discussions… a much better use of internet space. Oh, and you all stink. Like cats. ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/44 "2009-02-16T05:07:29Z")
> [@AllWalker](#): > > Oh, and you all stink. > > Like cats. Oh yeah ?!? Well, YOUR breath smells like cat FOOD. ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/45 "2009-02-16T05:38:30Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > They keep forgetting, though: we’re the ones who know how to operate can openers. I can not figure out how to use one, unless it’s an electric one. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/46 "2009-02-16T05:51:03Z")
I am _so_ disillusioned! All this time I’ve been picturing **Seeker of Truth and Beauty** as looking all ancient in flowing gowns – like a Muse or a symbol of the City of the Angels. _Band camp?_ You can’t go to \*band camp! \* ---
**Author:** ![mswas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e99b99/32.png) [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/47 "2009-02-16T06:24:48Z")
God this thread is such a fucking waste of time. Thanks, Mr Jp. FOR NOTHING!!! ---
**Author:** ![HongKongFooey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c4cdca/32.png) [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/48 "2009-02-16T06:30:43Z")
Don’t you see? It’s a self-pitting. ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/49 "2009-02-16T06:41:15Z")
I can’t believe I wasted my time posting in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/50 "2009-02-16T08:05:04Z")
Sorry, but I agree with #1. It’s a pet peeve of mine too. As for the rest, well, my agreement is more… tested, as it were. ---
**Author:** ![Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/51 "2009-02-16T09:18:42Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > They keep forgetting, though: we’re the ones who know how to operate can openers. What kind of cat food are you buying? All the good brands have a pop top lid. ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/52 "2009-02-16T09:33:10Z")
[Related Thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=506651) ---
**Author:** ![Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/53 "2009-02-16T09:57:54Z")
> [@bienville](#): > > [Related Thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=506651) Wow, I just had a deja vu. ---
**Author:** ![seodoa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@seodoa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seodoa)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/54 "2009-02-16T10:36:28Z")
> [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](#): > > Wow, I just had a deja vu. Glitch in the Matrix? ---
**Author:** ![Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/55 "2009-02-16T10:58:41Z")
> [@seodoa](#): > > Glitch in the Matrix? Hey, I didn’t say “Whoa”, did I , dude? ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/56 "2009-02-16T11:18:30Z")
Excuse me but I believe you just wasted my time. ---
**Author:** ![Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Abby\_Emma\_Sasha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abby_Emma_Sasha)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/57 "2009-02-16T11:22:33Z")
> [@calm\_kiwi](#): > > Excuse me but I believe you just wasted my time. Who cares about _you_? I just want mr. jp to enjoy himself. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/58 "2009-02-16T11:36:30Z")
> [@Zoe](#): > > I am _so_ disillusioned! All this time I’ve been picturing **Seeker of Truth and Beauty** as looking all ancient in flowing gowns – like a Muse or a symbol of the City of the Angels. _Band camp?_ You can’t go to \*band camp! \* Check out Hannigan recently? Smokin’. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/59 "2009-02-16T11:39:06Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > If you leave it there, it stops any workers who may visit your home from asking to use your bathroom. (Or, at least, from actually _using_ it.) Well that explains the “gifts” the workers have been leaving in nooks and crannies. ---
**Author:** ![SiXSwordS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941/60 "2009-02-16T12:27:09Z")
> [@Leaper](#): > > Sorry, but I agree with #1. Unfortunately, you’re answer is #2. -1 QTF [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-people-who-waste-my-time-on-this-board/485941.md?page=4)