# 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:** 359
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7171 "2023-04-24T23:11:23Z")
It would not have helped had you said Camp Fire Girls. ---
**Author:** ![Sylvanz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7172 "2023-04-25T03:51:51Z")
It would have made more sense if the buses had been made by Brownie. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7173 "2023-04-25T10:47:17Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > What s this - a Netflix documentary? That’s a lawsuit! I don’t care what they tell you in school - Wallace was from Wisconsin! ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7174 "2023-04-25T17:27:57Z")
I just discovered a new, stupid product. > **[‘Vampire’ straw found hidden in traveler’s backpack at Boston airport, cops say](https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article274694951.html)** > > “The passenger artfully concealed the Vampire straw with other straws,” a TSA spokesman said. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7175 "2023-04-25T17:35:15Z")
I don’t know. You ever try to open a Capri-Sun? Anyway, why’d he get charged? Don’t people try to bring guns on the plane all the time without getting charged for it? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7176 "2023-04-25T17:36:16Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > I don’t know. You ever try to open a Capri-Sun? > > Anyway, why’d he get charged? Don’t people try to bring guns on the plane all the time without getting charged for it? - Vampire straws aren’t in the Constitution. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7177 "2023-04-25T17:56:49Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Vampire straws aren’t in the Constitution And I, for one, am very vlad that’s the case. ---
**Author:** ![tofor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tofor/32/13727_2.png) [@tofor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tofor)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7178 "2023-04-25T18:19:36Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > Anyway, why’d he get charged? Don’t people try to bring guns on the plane all the time without getting charged for it? The article says it was “artfully concealed among other straws” so there may be some evidence he was intentionally trying to smuggle it onto the plane. The people with guns are usually just being forgetful, not malicious. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7179 "2023-04-25T18:22:55Z")
> **[CUSTOM TITANIUM VAMPIRE STRAW](https://szaboinc.com/products/custom-titanium-vampire-straw)** > > IN STOCK READY TO SHIP IMMEDIATELY  The Custom Vampire Straw is unique in its design, fabrication and function. Machined one at the time in the USA out of grade 9 titanium, the Vampire straw is truly a custom made item. The Vampire straw’s... > The Vampire straw’s dimensions make it the most comfortable straw to use; it’s length and wide gauge allows the user to drink effortlessly any thick shake or smoothie. The Vampire straw is also long enough to drink from any long beverage can. > > **Designed for self defense** , the Vampire straw is super tough and long enough to be used like a dagger; it’s chiseled tip is sharp enough to puncture most synthetic materials. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7180 "2023-04-25T18:27:54Z")
> [@tofor](#): > > The article says it was “artfully concealed among other straws” so there may be some evidence he was intentionally trying to smuggle it onto the plane. Aren’t we supposed to be carrying straws with us to avoid single use plastics? I can see forgetting that one has a pointier tip when packing. It certainly does appear to function as a straw, not just disguised as one. Pretty nice straw at that. > [@tofor](#): > > The people with guns are usually just being forgetful, not malicious. Eh, forgetting where you left your gun making an owner irresponsible aside, it’s a carry-on bag, is that really where they store their gun in between flights and just forget to take it out beforehand? At least it makes sense to keep reusable straws with your travel items. Just sayin’ makes sense that they wouldn’t let him fly with it. Doesn’t make as much sense that they would charge him with the assumption that carrying a straw onto a plan is malicious, but carrying a gun onto a plane is simple forgetfulness. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7181 "2023-04-25T19:49:20Z")
“this is one weapon you will use every day”! wow! that is quite something. the people on this website must wish they were john wick. some of the items are…well, i’m trying to find the words. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7182 "2023-04-25T20:18:13Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > “this is one weapon you will use every day”! wow! that is quite something. The point is that you would use it every day as a straw. Not that you would murder someone with it every day. > [@rocking\_chair](#): > > the people on this website must wish they were john wick. some of the items are…well, i’m trying to find the words. It doesn’t look any different than any other tactical weapon supply shop. Random google: > **[U.S. Tactical Supply](https://ustacticalsupply.com/knivesandtools.aspx)** > > US Tactical Supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. Serving Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and the public. Your mission matters, so does your gear. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7183 "2023-04-25T20:23:55Z")
i’m sure that is what they tell their lawyers. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7184 "2023-04-25T20:26:52Z")
I’m not sure who _they_ is in that sentence, nor why they would need to tell their lawyers anything at all. Is there some lawbreaking that you are seeing here? ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7185 "2023-04-25T20:53:25Z")
> [@k9bfriender](#): > > The point is that you would use it every day as a straw. Not that you would murder someone with it every day. Speak for yourself. ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7186 "2023-04-25T20:57:54Z")
Sure, I guess you don’t need a straw _every_ day. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7187 "2023-04-25T21:05:25Z")
I’m just very disappointed that a “Vampire straw” is not intended to be jammed into someone’s neck so you can drink their blood. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7188 "2023-04-25T21:12:43Z")
Speak for yourself. (Okay, I’ll stop now.) ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7189 "2023-04-25T21:19:49Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > I’m just very disappointed that a “Vampire straw” is not intended to be jammed into someone’s neck so you can drink their blood. Same. In fact, for a long time, I assumed that Dracula’s fangs were constructed that way. ---
**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:** [April 25, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945/7190 "2023-04-25T22:16:09Z")
I just thought that was the needle that the Covid vaccine uses; it has to be big enough to fit the tracking microchip. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945.md?page=358) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omnibus-stupid-mfers-in-the-news-thread-part-1/931945.md?page=360)