# Polls only: No discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 1, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642 "2021-11-01T18:21:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 328
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6550 "2026-02-07T01:20:38Z")
How much can your boss(es) tell if you are doing a good job or bad job at work? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6550))_ ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6551 "2026-02-07T02:37:02Z")
When you see a food or drink with the flavor of “wild cherry,” you generally think the “wild” adjective is: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6551))_ ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6552 "2026-02-08T02:08:31Z")
In at least one episode of _Star Trek: The Next Generation_ some characters use the phrase the “Ancient West” to mean what us early 21st century folk call the Old West. In the Star Trek timeline, the “Ancient West” would be about 500 years in the past. I’m not sure if I consider something 500 years old to be ancient. So, what is the most recent era that you would call “ancient”? (I’m using European eras taken from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_time_periods#European_periods), just because that’s what I’m most familiar with). _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6552))_ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6553 "2026-02-08T02:08:55Z")
[Winter Olympics (with list of disciplines)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics#The_Games) _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6553))_ > [@2026 Winter Olympics - follow along and discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-winter-olympics-follow-along-and-discussion-thread/1026575): > > We are about 3 weeks out and I thought it would be good to discuss. NBC has been uploading figure skating clips/segments and my wife and have been watching. We can’t find any pairs or dancing clips, which means NBC(in America) is hiding those clips…I guess?? Anyway, I see it is forthcoming and thought I’d start a thread. Now, down to serious analysis. What is wrong with this Alyssa Liu’s hair? She looks like she has a bowl cut up top and some kind of weird dyed brown fringe. Sorry, sorry. I … ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6554 "2026-02-08T17:24:04Z")
Why did the chicken cross the road? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6554))_ ---
**Author:** ![markn\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6555 "2026-02-08T21:48:03Z")
In an average week, how much time do you spend playing video games? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6555))_ ---
**Author:** ![Sine\_Nomine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sine_nomine/32/513_2.png) [@Sine\_Nomine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sine_Nomine)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6556 "2026-02-09T23:35:45Z")
A school has the mascot of “Warriors.” Your first image of what that refers to: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6556))_ ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6557 "2026-02-09T23:57:37Z")
You are an NFL player. A streaker runs onto the field during a game, perhaps the Super Bowl. What do you do? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6557))_ ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6558 "2026-02-10T10:02:47Z")
You are reading text on a screen. In order to see the text currently below the bottom of the screen, you move your cursor, finger or other pointing device in an upward motion on the screen. You are: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6558))_ My wife and I differ on this perspective, and I want to see which one of us is the weirdo here. ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6559 "2026-02-10T17:10:14Z")
Imagine you’re operating a front-end-loader, something like [this one](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Deutz-Fahr-40hp%2B1950.jpg). Which of these feels more intuitive to you? (At least according to one of my college professors, this is a much debated subject among industrial designers.) _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6559))_ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6560 "2026-02-10T17:12:09Z")
> [@Is sex better when it's "dirty"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sex-better-when-its-dirty/1027528): > > I wouldn’t normally start this type of thread, but I was specifically asked because of a comment I made in another topic. In the Christian tradition, and others, there’s a longstanding sense of shame and sin associated with sexuality. It’s nearly impossible for me to imagine it being otherwise, despite books like Brave New World and Stranger In a Strange Land. Even in our porn-soaked world, sex is still not for polite discussion under many circumstances. I’d posit that “sex is dirty” has led t… _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6560))_ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6561 "2026-02-10T18:04:32Z")
Weird collection of polls today, huh? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6561))_ ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562 "2026-02-10T20:32:16Z")
Do you like the taste of… **Anchovies** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Beer** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Black Licorice** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Blue Cheese** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Buttermilk** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Cilantro** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Coffee** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Liver** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Mushrooms** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Tofu** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ **Whiskey** _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6562))_ ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6563 "2026-02-11T15:46:37Z")
Who are your favorite Muppets? **IMPORTANT** : This is a public poll - do not participate if you wish to keep your Muppet preferences confidential. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6563))_ ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6564 "2026-02-11T18:49:41Z")
Pet owners, do you have conversations with your pet(s)? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6564))_ _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6564))_ ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Drake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6565 "2026-02-11T22:42:00Z")
Inspired by [The disappearance of the polyglot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappearance-of-the-polyglot/1027546) thread, how many languages do you have? For ‘have,’ I am going to define it as “read well enough to enjoy a novel without using a dictionary; listen well enough to enjoy an audiobook without a dictionary; speak well enough to have a productive conversation with a stranger over the phone.” For dead languages, you can count reading only. I’m leaving writing out of my definitions, and I don’t mind if people adjust for illiteracy (say, you speak Chinese fluently but don’t read it fluently or at all). _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6565))_ Similarly, how many do you need in order to be a polyglot? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6565))_ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6566 "2026-02-11T22:57:18Z")
Imagine four objects or four concepts described by age-related adjectives. Please put the adjectives in order of OLDEST to youngest. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6566))_ OK, to correlate those results, please answer the following four polls. Which adjective indicates the oldest object/idea? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6566))_ Which is the second oldest object/idea? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6566))_ Which is the third oldest? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6566))_ Which is the youngest? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6566))_ ---
**Author:** ![psychonaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/psychonaut/32/4655_2.png) [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6567 "2026-02-12T03:24:49Z")
How attractive do you find the people in your part of the world? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6567))_ How intelligent do you find the people in your part of the world? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6567))_ ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6568 "2026-02-12T21:36:32Z")
You are a male college student living off campus with four other guys. One of them is cheating on his girlfriend, who frequently visits the house, and has asked his housemates to help cover for him. Two have agreed and the third, an old friend, is noncommittal. You’re the only one to outright refuse. You think this dude is doing wrong, but you’re concerned about, among other things, your living situation and whether the girlfriend will believe you. So you hatch a plan: the next time the dude is with his side girl at the house and the girlfriend comes over, you let her in and tell her that he’s in his room. That way you have plausible deniability (“I didn’t know you’d be dumb enough to meet her here!”) and she sees for herself. There’s an explosive breakup. Did you do the right thing? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6568))_ ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6569 "2026-02-12T22:15:24Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > Trump… > > - Votes > > - 58% We WILL have a future president some day who is worse than Trump. > > - 42% No future president will be worse than Trump was. Remember this poll from Jan 2022? (Of course you don’t, well maybe Velocity does!) Does Trump Part 2 count as a worse president than Trump (Part 1)? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/6569))_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=327) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=329)