# 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:** 78
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1546 "2022-07-03T23:45:43Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1546))_ ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1547 "2022-07-04T02:40:57Z")
How many fireworks are popping\* per hour in your neighborhood tonight? Add extra points for very large explosives. \*at least as loud as a firework two doors down. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1547))_ ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1548 "2022-07-04T02:49:06Z")
Too many ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1549 "2022-07-05T18:36:43Z")
Which is worse: _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1549))_ > [@Which Is Worse: Hot and Humid, or VERY Hot and Dry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-hot-and-humid-or-very-hot-and-dry/967457): > > I’ve you’ve spent time in climates that are hot (say, summer highs around 90F/32C) and humid, and climates that are really REALLY hot (say, summer highs around 110F/43C) but bone dry, which is harder to live with? ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1550 "2022-07-05T18:39:56Z")
Am I the only one who hates home fireworks? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1550))_ > [@Am I the only one who hates home fireworks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-hates-home-fireworks/967434): > > The 4th is here, and that means hours of the dogs barking their heads off every few minutes. I’m tempted to rig up an extremely loud PA system and blare their barking all over the neighborhood, maybe ruin the “fun time” these bozos are having… ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1551 "2022-07-05T18:44:38Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1551))_ > [@Am I the only Southern adult male who doesn't want to grill outside?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-southern-adult-male-who-doesnt-want-to-grill-outside/967391): > > [Date: July 3, 2022] [Place: North Carolina] Wife: I bought some hamburger. Can we fire up the grill and cook them outside tomorrow? Me: Don’t we have some tilapia we can grill inside instead? I know, I can make some nice waffles! Wife: It’s the 4th of July. Let’s grill out! We don’t have to invite anyone. Just a few hamburgers. Me: Can I put them in the air fryer? Wife: You have good charcoal and the grill is clean. We hardly ever use it. Me: There’s a reason for that, you kn… ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1552 "2022-07-05T18:51:51Z")
How do you pronounce vinaigrette? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1552))_ ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1553 "2022-07-05T19:02:51Z")
Where’s the vin-ih-gret option? Y’know, the way the dictionary says it’s pronounced? ---
**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:** [July 5, 2022, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1554 "2022-07-05T22:22:26Z")
If you don’t like “home fireworks” in general, do you at least like sparklers? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1554))_ ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1555 "2022-07-05T22:46:43Z")
> [@susan](#): > > Where’s the vin-ih-gret option? Y’know, the way the dictionary says it’s pronounced? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1555))_ ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1556 "2022-07-06T00:08:50Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1556))_ ---
**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:** [July 6, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1557 "2022-07-06T00:20:31Z")
Do you predict that there will be at least one more mass shooting in the United States before the end of 2022? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1557))_ ---
**Author:** ![CardboardBoxx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardboardboxx/32/7079_2.png) [@CardboardBoxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CardboardBoxx)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1558 "2022-07-06T00:37:42Z")
Do you predict there will be at least one more mass shooting in the United States before the end of **July** 2022? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1558))_ ---
**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:** [July 6, 2022, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1559 "2022-07-06T03:40:10Z")
You are in a crowd when - bang bang bang bang bang bang, people screaming and running - there’s a mass shooting. What do you do? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1559))_ ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1560 "2022-07-06T14:19:31Z")
Moderating: Which of these posts is a poll (see below)? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1560))_ > [@susan](#): > > Where’s the vin-ih-gret option? Y’know, the way the dictionary says it’s pronounced? > [@susan](#): > > You’re missing “hip.” > [@susan](#): > > Maybe you should set up the same options with the question, “Which of these series _existed_ when you were a kid?” > [@susan](#): > > Can’t vote. Need option for “stands on my chest and meows, then collapses beside me and sucks on the blanket.” > [@susan](#): > > Seasoning purveyors: > > - Penzey’s > - Spice House > - McCormick > - Other souless corporate giant > - Organic seasonings grown upon my own tilth > - Local products > - Douse it all with Old Bay and let God sort it out > [@susan](#): > > Why does my cat’s head smell like chestnuts today? > > - He has made stuffing in the night as a Christmas surprise. > - He is trying out a new chestnut-scented cologne. > - He always smells of chestnuts, but I have been too absorbed in my inner world to notice. > - I am having a stroke. > [@susan](#): > > …AND I purchase rolls for business purposes. > [@susan](#): > > Jewish. Does not apply. > [@susan](#): > > - YES, the missing minor Simpsons character is Dr. Marvin Monroe. > - NO, it’s someone else. > [@susan](#): > > - Da doo ron ron > - Dai de dai > [@susan](#): > > I vote for Dan. Earlier on, there were more exceptions to the “only polls” rule, but I think it’s pretty established, now. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1561 "2022-07-06T17:08:22Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1561))_ ---
**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:** [July 6, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1562 "2022-07-06T17:45:39Z")
Airplane seat preference. If you don’t do planes, pick the one you would choose if you absolutely had to fly somewhere. _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1562))_ ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1563 "2022-07-06T18:34:47Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1563))_ ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1564 "2022-07-06T23:05:01Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1564))_ ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1565 "2022-07-07T03:22:57Z")
Come on, let’s be real, this is America. Do you predict there will be at least one more mass shooting in the United States before the end of the week? _Poll ([view on site](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642/1565))_ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=77) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polls-only-no-discussion/953642.md?page=79)