# Sequential Threads: Now with more cowbell!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [February 24, 2010, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252 "2010-02-24T13:41:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 3

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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:** [March 2, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/41 "2010-03-02T14:54:02Z")

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\*\*Some people should not be allowed pets  
Siberian tiger trapped in China …

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**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/42 "2010-03-02T15:19:57Z")

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\*\*Quake Likely Shifted Earth’s Axis 3"  
A Question About Urban Decay

Driving on empty  
How to transport a toddler in a cab.\*\*

\*\*Boy Aussies are getting used to violence.  
Women and Birthdays \*\*

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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:** [March 2, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/43 "2010-03-02T15:35:00Z")

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**How to transport a toddler in a cab  
Luggage on DC Metro**

That might work on the Metro, but the cabbie will get pissy if you try to dodge the extra fare.

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**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/44 "2010-03-02T16:34:57Z")

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\*\*Small signs of springtime make me less stabby  
A Straight Dope Murder Mystery. Part 4.

Annie-Xmas is injured.  
MMP - a generally crappy Monday\*\*

**What’s this swishing sound coming from my new (used) computer?  
What happens when the startup disc of a Mac is COMPLETELY full?**

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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:** [March 2, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/45 "2010-03-02T17:53:01Z")

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\*\*“I haven’t read the thread yet, but…”  
Some motherfucker smashed my car window  
\*\*  
I don’t like people who do that either but that’s going _too far_!

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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/46 "2010-03-02T19:39:00Z")

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**What is your cat’s “routine”?  
Dream**

Yeah, they do like to sleep a lot.

**Ask the gal who just had a full immersion baptsim  
Close Calls**

I guess you narrowly dodged having a water-poured-over-the-head baptism. Thank goodness.

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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:** [March 2, 2010, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/47 "2010-03-02T20:02:48Z")

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\*\*Going to Naples, Florida. Any advice of things to do there?  
Bow chicka wow wow  
\*\*

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**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/48 "2010-03-03T02:28:07Z")

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**If you were going to buy a custom title, what would it be?  
I’ll take Self-Delusion for 400, Alex.**

That’s **Ed** , not Alex. And how long would $400 buy for a custom title, anyway?

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**Author:** ![KennerTheGreat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a8b319/32.png) [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/49 "2010-03-03T03:55:10Z")

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**If you won the lottery…**  
**Someone screwed up somewhere**

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**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/50 "2010-03-03T04:26:35Z")

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**Your Instant Deal-Breakers For Dating  
Are hotel safes safe?**

No, get a room and condom.

\*\*Childhood fascinations turned into adult careers  
Why do all my Facebook personal ads have women with photoshopped breasts the size of basketballs? \*\*

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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/51 "2010-03-03T04:31:01Z")

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**The name that defines your lifetime  
Is the word “schizoid” offensive?**

I guess it’s not if it’s an accurate description.

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**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/52 "2010-03-03T06:38:22Z")

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\*\* How do countries deal with large scale long term unemployment  
I’ll take Self-Delusion for 400, Alex. \*\*

“There is no unemployment here! Everyone is rich and prosperous! Those people without salaried positions simply own their own businesses!” – _Minister of Labor Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf_

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**Author:** ![Nobody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/53 "2010-03-03T06:56:55Z")

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**Women and Birthdays  
I’ll take Self-Delusion for 400, Alex.**

Oh come on. Women are much better about admitting their true age nowadays.

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**Author:** ![GESancMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gesancman/32/2923_2.png) [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/54 "2010-03-03T08:37:22Z")

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**Cheep Boston Hotel?  
I’m getting married on Friday!**

I would think this is an occasion to splurge on the hotel… but maybe that’s just me.

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**Author:** ![GESancMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gesancman/32/2923_2.png) [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/55 "2010-03-03T08:55:32Z")

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**Your Ideal Primetime TV Weeknight Schedule  
Bow chicka wow wow**

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**Author:** ![Serenata67](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/serenata67/32/10646_2.png) [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/56 "2010-03-03T12:08:54Z")

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**MMP - a generally crappy Monday  
Lottery Winner Eats Winning Ticket**  
\*\*  
Do you hold grudges?  
Do you donate blood?\*\*

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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:** [March 3, 2010, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/57 "2010-03-03T13:57:46Z")

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**Small signs of springtime make me less stabby  
Ethical implications of punching a Save the Children volunteer in the face**

For me, springtime isn’t really here until I’ve beaten up one of Jerry’s Kids.

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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:** [March 3, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/58 "2010-03-03T14:53:56Z")

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\*\*Public Transportation Horror Stories!  
Annie-Xmas is injured. \*\*

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**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/59 "2010-03-03T15:04:12Z")

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\*\* Ethical implications of punching a Save the Children volunteer in the face  
Ask the Chick Who’s Two Months Pregnant\*\*

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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:** [March 3, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequential-threads-now-with-more-cowbell/530252/60 "2010-03-03T15:11:09Z")

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\*\*Add this to the list of ways I do not want to go  
Advice – Don’t try to kill your new spouse’s ex on the way home from the wedding

\*\*

cause he may kill you!

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