# It's a Holly Jolly Sequential Threads Thread

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [November 4, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837 "2011-11-04T12:28:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**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:** [November 9, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/41 "2011-11-09T20:17:10Z")

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\*\* Dog lovers, help me train my new dog!  
What can we make out of junk and tools that will help us survive after the apocalypse?\*\*

“Look, Rex, an old bedframe and some used oil filters. Let’s make a flamethrower!” “Woof!”

**I just discovered I was starving my dog today  
Time for the Christmas Stegosaurus!**

The leftovers last a long, long time.

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**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/42 "2011-11-09T20:45:36Z")

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**You just left it like that  
Stories of extreme circumcision**

Another ‘Ewwwww’

\*\*  
I just discovered I’ve been starving my dog  
Cute kitten in need of home\*\*

Problem solved!

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/43 "2011-11-10T02:37:54Z")

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\*\*How Did The Ancients Measure Time/Years So Accurately?  
Electronics  
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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/44 "2011-11-10T03:04:00Z")

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\*\* Is there any alternative material that could replace or reduce the amount of timber we use?  
Putting insulation in the attic  
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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2011, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/45 "2011-11-10T08:09:41Z")

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**Ever unintentionally pleased someone?  
One of the top 5 nicest things anyone’s ever done for me**

And it wasn’t even on purpose.

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**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:** [November 10, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/46 "2011-11-10T15:55:23Z")

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\*\* Single straight males: if an attractive woman makes the first move, are you likely to be dismayed…  
Single women–if you don’t ask men out, why\*\*

The answer will dismay you.

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**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:** [November 10, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/47 "2011-11-10T18:31:52Z")

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\*\*Unconventional Thanksgiving side dishes  
The Duggars are expecting again (#20!!) \*\*

I hear they start every Thanksgiving dinner with [placenta stew](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/686/is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-placenta-stew)

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**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/48 "2011-11-10T19:04:38Z")

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Or they’re fans of Jonathan Swift.

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**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:** [November 10, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/49 "2011-11-10T19:08:49Z")

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**Why do so many dopers use Ghandi instead of Gandhi?  
Anti-Semitism**

“Hollywood and the media are controlled by the Hindjews!”

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**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:** [November 10, 2011, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/50 "2011-11-10T21:58:04Z")

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**Your Permanent Record  
Tarring and Feathering**

Click on “username” and go to the infractions tab, to find all instances of tarring and feathering by moderators since 2009.

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**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:** [November 11, 2011, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/51 "2011-11-11T00:35:11Z")

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**Magnifying Glass…  
Cause of facial abnormality?**

Well, anyone’s face will show various blemishes and irregularities if you crank up the magnification enough. It’s really not “abnormal”.

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**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:** [November 11, 2011, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/52 "2011-11-11T03:53:54Z")

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**Why do American Jewish voters favour the Democrats?  
Cheetos in my ears!!**

“I can’t hear youuu, Mitt Romney!!”

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**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/53 "2011-11-11T04:03:07Z")

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\*\*Who Won the Sexual Revolution?  
A National God? \*\*

He’s the god you haven’t heard much about, because he’s got better things to do than smite people.

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**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/54 "2011-11-11T06:54:13Z")

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\*\*Ever unintentionally pleased someone?  
Learn and use the Man-Rules when it comes to showers \*\*

Yeah, dude, you’re standing too close.

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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/55 "2011-11-11T06:55:49Z")

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**Is having little kids sings songs with 4 letter words amusing or horrifying?  
Dinner at Eight, or, The Ferncliffes Aren’t Coming to Dinner**

Because they don’t want to hear your kids swearing.

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**Author:** ![Walther\_Ego](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Walther\_Ego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walther_Ego)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/56 "2011-11-11T07:23:03Z")

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\*\*What happens if you can’t pay a toll at a public tollbooth?  
car crash simulation \*\*

With a real car.

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**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/57 "2011-11-11T07:30:14Z")

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**People who don’t wear glasses even though they need them  
What’s your favorite T shirt say? Or what’s the picture on it?**

I have no idea, it’s all blurry.

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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/58 "2011-11-11T11:37:04Z")

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**Job related advice wanted?!  
I Just Tooted at Work**

My advice; Do it quietly and don’t get caught.

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**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/59 "2011-11-11T14:51:31Z")

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**Single women–if you don’t ask men out, why?  
Knee replacement recovery**

Oh, come on, always some excuse…

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-holly-jolly-sequential-threads-thread/601837/60 "2011-11-11T19:24:24Z")

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\*\* Living with yourself  
Poll: How long would it be before someone discovered your corpse?  
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