# Intro and I'm a little confused **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 31, 2024, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intro-and-im-a-little-confused/1012379 "2024-12-31T06:26:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 27
**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:** [December 31, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intro-and-im-a-little-confused/1012379/27 "2024-12-31T17:57:37Z")
> [@Ulfreida](#): > > This is another example of the Dope – casual references to persons or long-running jokes that are only understandable to those who were there at the time and also paying attention. > [@Beginner's Guide to Glossary of Terms on Straight Dope Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginners-guide-to-glossary-of-terms-on-straight-dope-message-boards/307442): > > There are a number of terms commonly used on the Straight Dope Message Boards, that are basically “in-jokes” or references. There are several threads listing such, I have tried to compile them all into one post here. If anyone has additions or corrections, please email me – I’m going to keep this locked, so it doesn’t become too long and rambling, but remains fairly focused and easy to use. I have taken these descriptions from various threads and posts by various members. This thread isn’t upda… Will cover SOME of the inside jokes and customary language. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intro-and-im-a-little-confused/1012379)._