# Stupid things the Dope inspires you to do **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 21, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518 "2011-03-21T21:26:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/41 "2011-03-25T01:14:17Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Booger-covered peeps in the work microwave - hmmm. Maybe on my last day there… Don’t forget the Ivory soap. ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/43 "2011-03-25T16:51:48Z")
> [@aruvqan](#): > > oooo my microwave is about 6 years old and getting ready to die, we are replacing it this weekend, I think I know what we are doing with it before we drop it off at the town tip =) And you can buy Ivory soap in a three-pack so you get triple the microwave-killin’ fun! Kids and this one chemistry professor I had in college especially like to watch. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/44 "2011-03-28T04:41:54Z")
Well, I bought and ate some purple Peeps - my God, those are nasty! Sugar-coated marshmallow with a serious chemical aftertaste - blech. Next I plan to puff one up in the microwave, and take the rest to work to see if anyone there will eat them. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/45 "2011-03-28T05:15:49Z")
We did the eating-n-crackers-in-a-minute thing at a Toronto Dopefest, shortly after the original thread started. IIRC, some could actually do a semblence of the trick. I spent a lot of time in dubious bars with Sublight. I’m not entirely sure that the Dope’s to blame for that, but whatever lets _me_ shirk responsibility has got to be a good thing. I’ve certainly clicked on a lot of links, that I never would have otherwise, in SDMB threads. Many of those cannot be unseen. ---
**Author:** ![Maiira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Maiira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maiira)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/46 "2011-03-28T05:53:21Z")
Look for creepy stories on the web. For forum threads, nothing has surpassed the original “very vaguely creepy” thread. Though I did find the supremely frightening [SCP Foundation](http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/) through a Doper recommendation. I also eventually gave in and start reading H.P. Lovecraft, which, uh…well, let’s just say there’s a reason I’m not sleeping right now. ---
**Author:** ![BleizDu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9dc877/32.png) [@BleizDu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BleizDu)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/47 "2011-03-28T07:34:24Z")
After reading Stoid’s thread on dieting, I went and baked a big cornbread, even though I had never eaten one, so didn’t know if I would like it, and even though my partner heavily dislike cornmeal based foodstuff. It turned out so-so. ---
**Author:** ![AClockworkMelon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aclockworkmelon/32/10803_2.png) [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/48 "2011-03-28T08:02:36Z")
> [@llcoolbj77](#): > > - truly examine how I feel about handshake-rape Well, how do you feel? Personally, I’m for it. ---
**Author:** ![SeaDragonTattoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/49 "2011-03-28T09:57:20Z")
I enjoy a good handshake. ---
**Author:** ![Aspidistra](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspidistra/32/3894_2.png) [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/51 "2011-03-28T11:09:36Z")
Not necessarily stupid, just weird… Measure my boob size via the archimedes method in a 2lt icecream tub (about a litre’s worth IIRC) Float m’s off the top of m&m’s for science Stick wooden dolls in random locations in my neighborhood (hi **Mangetout** ) Get addicted to Cracked, TvTropes and Sporcle ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/52 "2011-03-28T13:27:27Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Well, I bought and ate some purple Peeps - my God, those are nasty! Sugar-coated marshmallow with a serious chemical aftertaste - blech. Next I plan to puff one up in the microwave, and take the rest to work to see if anyone there will eat them. If it’s like my workplace, they’ll sit there on the food table until June and then somebody will quietly remove them. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/53 "2011-03-28T20:30:02Z")
Well, I puffed one up in the microwave now - yup, they do get puffy. I think someone will eat them at work - it doesn’t seem to matter what gets put out, it all disappears. ---
**Author:** ![Bam\_Boo\_Gut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8c91f0/32.png) [@Bam\_Boo\_Gut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bam_Boo_Gut)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/54 "2011-03-28T22:53:31Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Well, I puffed one up in the microwave now - yup, they do get puffy. I think someone will eat them at work - it doesn’t seem to matter what gets put out, it all disappears. What do? Peeps? I’ve never had one and I don’t have a microwave … how long should you give them in there? Must do this!!! I’m sure the poster who put up a youtube clip of himself waggling his ears? eyebrows? after a discussion here will be along soon. ---
**Author:** ![Stoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stoid/32/272_2.png) [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/55 "2011-03-28T23:32:26Z")
Spend hours and days reading and responding to posts when I have SO much else to do…🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2011, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/56 "2011-03-29T19:34:22Z")
> [@Bam\_Boo\_Gut](#): > > What do? Peeps? I’ve never had one and I don’t have a microwave … how long should you give them in there? Must do this!!!\ Yup, the Peeps puff right up. I put mine in for 20 seconds, but I took it out at about five or ten because it was getting so puffy already - this is definitely a spectator sport. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Azeotrope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/0ea827/32.png) [@Azeotrope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azeotrope)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2011, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/57 "2011-03-29T19:49:04Z")
Yeah, but did they fit up your nose? Enquiring minds wanna know! ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/58 "2011-03-30T00:38:30Z")
Sorry, I didn’t stick the molten marshmallow up my nose. Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever typed that sentence before. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/59 "2011-03-30T02:37:55Z")
> [@Cat\_Whisperer](#): > > Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever typed that sentence before. 😃 I don’t believe I’ve ever felt the need to. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lorski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Lorski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorski)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/60 "2011-03-30T12:31:37Z")
I cannot believe I just attempted to stuff my wedding ring up my nose. (Only got about halfway) ---
**Author:** ![Lorski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Lorski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorski)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/61 "2011-03-30T12:52:06Z")
Missed the window. Thanks to this thread, which linked to the shoving jewellery up your nose thread, which linked to the magic nose thread, I now have a very sore abdomen and watery eyes from laughing so hard. Great way to start the day! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![EvilTOJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee59a6/32.png) [@EvilTOJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EvilTOJ)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-the-dope-inspires-you-to-do/575518/62 "2011-03-30T14:06:04Z")
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