# Sequential Threads 2000 (and 18)!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [January 1, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697 "2018-01-01T18:27:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 51

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**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:** [August 1, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1001 "2018-08-01T15:34:29Z")

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**Have you uncovered dark family secrets?  
Dead guy on the freeway**

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**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1002 "2018-08-01T16:42:59Z")

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\*\* More things you say to pets

Have you uncovered dark family secrets?  
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Well, have you boy? Have you? Yes… there’s a Good Dog! Keep digging uo those family skeletons!

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**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:** [August 1, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1003 "2018-08-01T16:54:40Z")

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\*\*“Life … uh … finds a way.”

Dead guy on the freeway \*\*

Not this time.

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**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2018, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1004 "2018-08-01T16:57:20Z")

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**Anxiety Issues  
Constant innovation in petting my cat has paid off**

Glad you found a way to resolve them, sorry it took so long.

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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:** [August 1, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1005 "2018-08-01T17:32:25Z")

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**If you had to be executed, how would you like to be put to death?  
Worst campaign ads, 2018 edition**

That would make a pretty bad campaign ad.

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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:** [August 1, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1006 "2018-08-01T18:49:18Z")

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**The most consistent television series  
The X-Files Mythology**

:dubious:

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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:** [August 1, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1007 "2018-08-01T21:03:42Z")

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\*\* Have you uncovered dark family secrets?  
My MASSIVE tax savings!\*\*

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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:** [August 1, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1008 "2018-08-01T21:33:41Z")

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**Does the Mueller probe boil…  
Strange Dinners**

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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:** [August 2, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1009 "2018-08-02T01:33:38Z")

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**You control where and when a group or cause you hate is going to protest - what’s your choice?  
The most liveable place in Florida?**

You MONSTER!

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**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1010 "2018-08-02T12:21:22Z")

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**Questions people always ask you  
Friday or Saturday?**

That’s the question I _wish_ women had always asked me, back when I was single. 😃

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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:** [August 2, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1011 "2018-08-02T12:34:28Z")

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\*\* Going to Banff National Park next week - what should be on the bucket list?  
Have you experienced the Mandela Effect?\*\*

Yes, and it’s disappointing as hell to find out there is no “Banff National Park”. ☹

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**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1012 "2018-08-02T13:07:42Z")

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\*\*Has the left figured out why Trump won the election?  
QAnon conspiracy craziness. Trump is actually working with Mueller! \*\*  
:dubious:  
Weirder than Pizzagate.

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**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1013 "2018-08-02T15:16:39Z")

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\*\* OK, I finished “Dune”: now what?

I’m outta beer!  
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That’s too bad. The Schlepping Guild absolutely needs the wide-spectrum intoxicant “Beer” to make its runs. Better get to Arruckus, the Dessert planet, and stock up.

Make sure you have lots of pretzels, too.

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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:** [August 2, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1014 "2018-08-02T16:09:37Z")

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\*\* Poll: If you had to be executed, how would you like to be put to death?  
Being penalized for staying with the same (auto) insurance company too long?\*\*

Waaah! Flo never told me this could happen! :smack:

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**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1015 "2018-08-02T17:57:56Z")

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> [@CalMeacham](#):
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> \*\* OK, I finished “Dune”: now what?
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> I’m outta beer!  
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> That’s too bad. The Schlepping Guild absolutely needs the wide-spectrum intoxicant “Beer” to make its runs. Better get to Arruckus, the Dessert planet, and stock up.
> 
> Make sure you have lots of pretzels, too.

I’d suggest stocking up on Kumkwat Haagendasz, except there’s only one of those. 😉

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**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1016 "2018-08-02T17:59:46Z")

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**Tesla Model 3 anticipation thread  
Why do people with good jobs still live out of their cars?**

Because if you buy a Tesla, you can’t afford an apartment? 😉

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**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1017 "2018-08-02T18:03:28Z")

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**You control where and when a group or cause you hate is going to protest - what’s your choice?  
Taco Bell - employees must eat discounted lunch in building.**

They even get the injustice to protest against, tossed in for free!

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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:** [August 3, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1018 "2018-08-03T12:03:19Z")

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**Will The British Monarchy Be Abolished In The 21st Century?  
If Prince George Comes Out As Gay**

Hey, since the monarchy survived Prince Charles wanting to live inside Camilla’s trousers, it could handle Georgie coming out of the closet.

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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:** [August 3, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1019 "2018-08-03T13:45:49Z")

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\*\* Do your pets ever watch tv?  
I am going to switch to FOX for a week or two.  
Constant innovation in petting my cat has paid off.  
New Network! \*\*

First FOX, now CAT. Cause more people have pet cats.

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**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-2000-and-18/805697/1020 "2018-08-03T16:04:08Z")

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**If you had to be executed, how would you like to be put to death?  
Bad twitch in face**

It would have to be one pretty bad twitch!

And it would certainly be a contender for “most _annoying_ way to be executed.”

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