# Springing the new Sequential Thread

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [February 11, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531 "2012-02-11T17:40:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 33

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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:** [May 16, 2012, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/641 "2012-05-16T20:39:04Z")

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\*\*Why did T-Rex have such teeny arms?  
Questions about fanning yourself.  
\*\*  
It’s difficult if you’re a T-Rex.

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**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/642 "2012-05-16T22:28:47Z")

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\*\*Am I a nice person or not?  
Ever been shocked at what some people don’t know? \*\*

Protip: if you have to ask the first question, the answer is no.

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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:** [May 16, 2012, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/643 "2012-05-16T22:35:26Z")

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\*\*Should I use my powers for good or evil?  
I scared the crap out of my family tonight \*\*

Evil it is, then.

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**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\
**Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/644 "2012-05-16T23:28:00Z")

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**Alaska: how far north can I drive?  
Rat Race Drop Out or Off the Grid?**

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/645 "2012-05-17T12:05:24Z")

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\*\*Can you drink and drive on private property  
Accident in parking lot- who’s at fault?  
\*\*  
I dunno – were you drinking?

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/646 "2012-05-17T14:48:51Z")

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**I scared the crap out of my family tonight  
Monkeys, typewriters**

“We opened the door to his room to tell him it was dinnertime, and there were all these apes screeching and banging away at old Smith-Coronas! It was horrible!!”

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/647 "2012-05-17T16:56:14Z")

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\*\*Men with exceptionally large penises.  
Can you track someone down by fecal matter?  
\*\*  
“Water’s cold.”  
“Yep. Stinky, too.”

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/648 "2012-05-17T17:49:45Z")

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\*\*(British) Football Fans Grow the Fuck Up  
Stop Abusive Violence Environments!  
\*\*  
But enough about the stands…

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/649 "2012-05-17T19:38:43Z")

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**Retail crap that’s pissing me off  
Why are Mexicans chopping each other up?**

But that’s the business model. “Here at Chipotle, our food is made with real Mexicans!”

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/650 "2012-05-17T19:46:50Z")

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**"Inhumane" Treatment of Animals  
Why are most liquors 80 proof?**

There’s your problem - a sloth should never be allowed to drink anything stronger than 3.2 beer.

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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:** [May 17, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/651 "2012-05-17T20:42:22Z")

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\*\* Historical inaccuracies that are not minor  
Donna Summer has died. \*\*

NOW it’s not inaccurate.

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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:** [May 18, 2012, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/652 "2012-05-18T16:14:37Z")

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\*\* What to do with a licking dog?  
Having a colonoscopy  
Poll: Would you find this offensive?\*\*

Do you really have to ask, Doc?

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**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/653 "2012-05-19T09:01:25Z")

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**Where did Charles I get his name from?  
Manga series**

Probably not, no. :smack:

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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:** [May 19, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/654 "2012-05-19T19:59:58Z")

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**Freezer won’t work.  
Estimated Cost of Cremation?**

Cremation will save money on your electric bill, but if you’re into preservation, I suggest looking into having your loved one stuffed and mounted.

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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:** [May 19, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/655 "2012-05-19T21:42:32Z")

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**A New Foster Dog  
My dog is freaking out!**

“Hey–who the heck is _he_? Whaddaya mean, ‘foster dog’? I’m your dog! I’m a good boy! Not him!”

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**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/656 "2012-05-20T04:36:06Z")

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**My dog is freaking out!  
I think my cat is pregnant…**

Uh oh…looks like _somebody_ has been engaging in Unnatural Acts.  
\*\*What is the Tea Party up to?  
Trivial Pursuit: Kenyan Edition \*\*

It would go faster if they knew Swahili.

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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:** [May 20, 2012, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/657 "2012-05-20T11:23:43Z")

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**Who should we send to colonize Mars?  
Women who dig women, what gets your attention?**

They’d get my attention, but might not be the best at reproduction.

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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:** [May 20, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/658 "2012-05-20T13:50:04Z")

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**Top Baby Names for 2011 released  
Possible new hominid species unearthed in China**

The Chinese have named it “Jayden”.

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**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/659 "2012-05-20T20:19:48Z")

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**I want a Nigerian dwarf!  
Possible new hominid species unearthed in China**

So there’s your plan B if you’re out of luck with the whole Nigerian dwarf thing.

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**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springing-the-new-sequential-thread/612531/660 "2012-05-20T22:26:00Z")

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**Massive human deaths-- good or bad for the economy?  
I can has career guidance?**

Um, OK. Mass slaughter is _not_ an acceptable way to produce job openings in your favored profession. Clear?  
**Top Baby Names for 2011 released  
I think my cat is pregnant…  
Does anyone have a nice knitting pattern for…baby socks?**

For your new kitten Socks, right?

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