# Omnibus Stupid MFers in the news thread (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 31, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945 "2021-01-31T21:25:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 176
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3510 "2022-06-20T13:56:31Z")
Yep, I’d seen it on Reddit or Imgur and mostly just remembered Agents/Asians. ETA: To me, UK/Australia is one big similar accent ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3511 "2022-06-21T03:04:16Z")
Elon Musk’s 18-year-old child has filed in court to change her gender from male to female, and to change her name so as not to have Musk as her last name because “I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”. > **[Elon Musk's child seeks name change to sever ties with father](https://www.reuters.com/world/elon-musks-child-seeks-name-change-sever-ties-with-father-2022-06-21/)** > > Elon Musk's transgender daughter has filed a request to change her name in accordance with her new gender identity and because "I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form." ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3512 "2022-06-21T03:13:36Z")
And I assume you’re not suggesting that _she_ is the stupid MFer in this news! ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3513 "2022-06-21T03:14:19Z")
Changing her gender from male to female. Musk sounds like a real prince. I love SpaceX, but I could do without this asshole born 3 steps from home plate. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3514 "2022-06-21T03:16:49Z")
Caught it, thanks. No, Elon Mush is always the stupid MF. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3515 "2022-06-21T04:40:53Z")
Well, kiss off the inheritance. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3516 "2022-06-21T09:53:10Z")
Next up: a law saying that a person who transitions is legally a new person and thusly can’t access any of their accounts, passport, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3517 "2022-06-21T21:01:16Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > a person who transitions is legally a new person and thusly can’t access any of their accounts, passport, etc. Does the trans flag have a gold fringe? ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2022, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3518 "2022-06-21T22:04:36Z")
The legal term is “transjoinder”. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3519 "2022-06-22T22:22:45Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Elon Musk’s 18-year-old child has filed in court to change her gender from male to female, and to change her name so as not to have Musk as her last name because “I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.”. Also in the same newscycle: > **[Tesla lays off head of LGBTQ+ and diversity lead amid Musk's 'woke mind...](https://electrek.co/2022/06/20/tesla-lay-off-head-lgbtq-diversity-elon-musk-woke-mind-virus/)** > > Tesla has laid off both the president of its LGBTQ+ community and a lead involved in diversity and inclusivity programs... With Musk, I can’t help wondering if these stories are connected. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3520 "2022-06-22T22:29:09Z")
Progressive (it fits, at least in this context) Insurance cut ties with a Maine insurance sales agent(cy) over a repugnant sign it posted in its storefront window on Juneteenth: > **[Progressive cuts ties with insurance agency over racist Juneteenth sign](https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/progressive-cuts-ties-with-insurance-agency-over-racist-juneteenth-sign-410555.aspx?Region=United%2BStates)** > > Town council leader slams "blatant disregard of human decency" And here’s the sign in question: [https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/289633293\_5645928735440402\_6851747522516032546\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=105&ccb=1-7&\_nc\_sid=8bfeb9&\_nc\_ohc=OXF3N35jXHEAX\_\_\_g4l&\_nc\_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=00\_AT\_WkfE4iJMKySGdkn6cU9lrioYqe1V7nT3BtpUKcrML9Q&oe=62B78C53](https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/289633293_5645928735440402_6851747522516032546_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=OXF3N35jXHEAX___g4l&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=00_AT_WkfE4iJMKySGdkn6cU9lrioYqe1V7nT3BtpUKcrML9Q&oe=62B78C53) There are no end of potential problems with places that have seriously narrow demographics. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3521 "2022-06-22T22:35:51Z")
> [@DavidNRockies](#): > > And here’s the sign in question: But they are just telling people to enjoy traditional African-American cuisine. How can that be racist? And no doubt some of the signwriter’s best friends are Black. It’s cancel culture gone mad. ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3522 "2022-06-22T22:45:05Z")
British lady calls cops on a comedian for a joke she didn’t like. > **[Comedian Joe Lycett reported to the police over stand-up joke](https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/joe-lycett-joke-police-investigation)** > > The man who went viral for spoofing the Sue Gray report has been investigated by the police for a punchline involving… a donkey ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3523 "2022-06-22T23:06:26Z")
> [@Riemann](#): > > But they are just telling people to enjoy traditional African-American cuisine. _“enjoy your fried chicken and collard greens”_ But they forgot the watermelon. Won’t someone think about the watermelon? ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3524 "2022-06-22T23:22:16Z")
I f\*cking love fried chicken, collards, and watermelon. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2022, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3525 "2022-06-22T23:23:40Z")
[https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/289633293\_5645928735440402\_6851747522516032546\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=105&ccb=1-7&\_nc\_sid=8bfeb9&\_nc\_ohc=OXF3N35jXHEAX\_\_\_g4l&\_nc\_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=00\_AT\_WkfE4iJMKySGdkn6cU9lrioYqe1V7nT3BtpUKcrML9Q&oe=62B78C53](https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/289633293_5645928735440402_6851747522516032546_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=OXF3N35jXHEAX___g4l&_nc_ht=scontent.fapa1-2.fna&oh=00_AT_WkfE4iJMKySGdkn6cU9lrioYqe1V7nT3BtpUKcrML9Q&oe=62B78C53) Remember kids, racism doesn’t exist in America anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3526 "2022-06-23T00:06:58Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > I f\*cking love fried chicken, collards, and watermelon. Me too. And I’m a White guy. (Of course I see the intent of the sign.) ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2022, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3527 "2022-06-23T00:24:05Z")
Hey, if Texas secedes, that will be a little more true. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2022, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3528 "2022-06-23T03:28:47Z")
I remember when I was much younger, someone told me that there was a stereotype about Black people loving fried chicken. My only response was, of course they do, who the fuck doesn’t?! ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2022, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/3529 "2022-06-23T03:37:01Z")
The _Curb Your Enthusiasm_ watermelon episode is superb: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/QkXrACo-2Cc/maxresdefault.jpg "Curb Your Enthusiasm Watermelon Scenes") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkXrACo-2Cc) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945.md?page=175) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945.md?page=177)