# It Came From The Crypt (Sequential Threads 2019) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 1, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052 "2019-01-01T18:39:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 33
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/641 "2019-05-24T22:16:41Z")
**Cool garage sale/estate sale finds How could I have missed THAT?!** ---
**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/642 "2019-05-25T03:54:00Z")
**Cool garage sale/estate sale finds What is so great about a Mercedes?** Well, it’s mostly that I only paid five bucks for it. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/643 "2019-05-26T13:16:28Z")
**Forty years ago today I saw a plume of smoke rising near O’Hare Field RIP Murray Gell-Mann** Yep, we warned Murray about the Acme Parachute Co. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/644 "2019-05-26T14:40:38Z")
**Do you live on a busy street? Has anyone here tried those cheap hearing aids?** And if you make it all the way across, let us know. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/645 "2019-05-26T14:43:07Z")
**Should public schools be managed and taught by the military.** **Supporting military action that you are able but not willing to participate in is extremely cowardly** Specialist Teacher Smith: "It’s a horror in their, Sarge! The grade 5’s have seized control of the gym! The grade 6’s have taken the cafeteria! And the grade 2’s…! [trembles uncontrollably] Sgt Major Principal Jones: “Get back in there Smith! You knew what you were signing up for! Call Specialist Teacher Kowalski for back-up! Re-establish the perimeter at least!” Specialist Teacher Smith: “Kowalski’s gone, Sarge.” Sgt Major Principal Jones: “Gone? How?” Specialist Teacher Smith: “The Grade 4’s, sir. Got her when her back was turned supervising recess.” Sgt Major Principal Jones: “No time to mourn! I’m going in with you! No matter how this turns out, I’m proud to have served with such a dedicated group of professionals. Now, let’s go get those little weasels and enforce some DISCIPLINE!” Specialist Teacher Smith: " Sir, yes, sir!" ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/646 "2019-05-26T20:26:09Z")
**When will fast food places start charging for napkins and ketchup? Best cuisine for vegetarians?** Napkin and ketchup sandwiches are the best due to the price. ---
**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/647 "2019-05-27T05:55:47Z")
**Anyone have any novel theories on why my utility bills are so high? Polyamorous people** Yeah, all those polyamorous people lounging about the place, putting extra strain on the air conditioning, rummaging around in the refrigerator for things to re-enact that scene from _9½ Weeks_ with, keeping the lights on at all hours of the day and night, re-charging their rechargeable sex toys–all that adds up to some pretty stiff\* electric bills. \*If you know what I mean. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/648 "2019-05-27T13:04:30Z")
\*\* Forty years ago today I saw a plume of smoke rising near O’Hare Field Somebody is SO fired!\*\* “OK, descend to 500 feet. Um, make that 200 feet. No, on second thought…uh-oh.” ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/649 "2019-05-27T16:49:18Z")
\*\* Is thick the new thin? Who do you think will be the next _big_ celebrity to die?\*\* Kathy Bates? John Goodman? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![blue\_infinity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_infinity/32/2817_2.png) [@blue\_infinity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blue_infinity)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/650 "2019-05-28T04:43:27Z")
**How heavy would it have to rain to flood the Earth in 40 days? Mt. Everest summit human traffic jam.** ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/651 "2019-05-28T15:56:26Z")
**Downloading Your Consciousness Just Before Death. Things your friends do that are weird (to you), but you don’t say anything to them about it.** I’d ask them about it, but they’re dead. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/652 "2019-05-28T17:04:49Z")
\*\* Is thick the new thin? Donut Disagreenents\*\* Yes, it is. Bring on the donuts! ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/653 "2019-05-28T18:22:20Z")
\*\* What’s the lamest name you’ve given a pet? Reversed usernames\*\* You sound pretty stupid calling out “Iinnamkcaj!” to get your dog’s attention. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/654 "2019-05-28T18:30:44Z")
\*\* Those states banning abortions made sure to pass laws supporting single mothers, right? Opposing abortion does not, necessarily, require support for babies or mothers after birth\*\* ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/655 "2019-05-28T23:59:15Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > You sound pretty stupid calling out “Iinnamkcaj!” to get your dog’s attention. On the bright side, you might summon an Elder God. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/656 "2019-05-29T00:56:22Z")
> [@blue\_infinity](#): > > \*\*How heavy would it have to rain to flood the Earth in 40 days? > > Mt. Everest summit human traffic jam.\*\* 😃 ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/657 "2019-05-29T03:52:41Z")
\*\*Can anyone identify this old gadget? Walking down the hall \*\* Why, that’s your beloved Grandma, your mother’s mother, now on the third month of what supposed to be a one-week visit. She wanders the halls at night brandishing her cane every time she gets one of her scary premonitions, muttering under her breath and farting voluminously. Be nice to her in the time she has left. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/658 "2019-05-29T13:14:11Z")
**What’s the lamest name you’ve given a pet? Non-local hidden variables** Yeah, even if your cat can walk through walls, that’s pretty lame. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/659 "2019-05-29T13:48:33Z")
**Ingesting a Tapeworm. Walking down the hall** One time I ingested a tapeworm walking down the hall. What it was doing walking down the hall, I don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052/660 "2019-05-29T20:08:08Z")
\*\* Elevator to the Top or Mt. Everest? Everest: Just Don’t Do It\*\* Yeah, real athletes take the stairs up Everest. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052.md?page=32) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-came-from-the-crypt-sequential-threads-2019/827052.md?page=34)