# The accumulated advice thread. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 11, 2005, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725 "2005-04-11T01:18:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/241 "2005-04-19T17:04:10Z")
No, but I have some lovely Amontillado if you’d like. It’s just inside this crypt . . . . Is this going to be the never-ending thread? ---
**Author:** ![Re\_PT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a698b9/32.png) [@Re\_PT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Re_PT)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/242 "2005-04-19T17:38:14Z")
> [@The Weird One](#): > > Is this going to be the never-ending thread? No, but the question is what will be the last question? PT ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/243 "2005-04-19T17:48:29Z")
> [@Re: PT](#): > > No, but the question is what will be the last question? Mu. Does a dog have the Buddha nature? ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/244 "2005-04-19T18:04:37Z")
To a dyslexic, the answer is yes, or possibly sey. what does it all mean, man? ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/245 "2005-04-19T19:38:08Z")
> [@Cub Mistress](#): > > what does it all mean, man? Damned if I know. Is everybody happy? ---
**Author:** ![hotjinkies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8797f3/32.png) [@hotjinkies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hotjinkies)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/246 "2005-04-19T19:38:32Z")
42…the meaning of life is 42 Why does anyone need advanced math for a non-science major? (in other words: WHY THE HECK DO I NEED TRIG???) ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/247 "2005-04-19T20:00:36Z")
You don’t. Go to art school. How many boards would the mongrels hoard if the mongrel hordes got bored? ---
**Author:** ![Sean\_Factotum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Sean\_Factotum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sean_Factotum)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/248 "2005-04-19T20:46:22Z")
> [@The Weird One](#): > > How many boards would the mongrels hoard if the mongrel hordes got bored? Just enough to knock the edge off that boredom. Carrying too many would just slow them down. Is there anything good on TV to watch tonight? ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/249 "2005-04-19T21:31:35Z")
> [@Sean Factotum](#): > > Is there anything good on TV to watch tonight? No. Go rent some more porn. What am I, chopped liver? Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/250 "2005-04-19T21:37:27Z")
Nope, stewed beef. **Lobsang** , is this thread continuing in the spirit you intended? ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/251 "2005-04-19T22:15:21Z")
I’ll use my psychic powers. Please stand by: **Lobsang** is thinking… “Not quite how I intended, but knowing you all, well, at least it’s not in the pit yet.” Where did I get these psychic powers? ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2005, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/252 "2005-04-19T22:48:58Z")
> [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](#): > > Where did I get these psychic powers? It comes from eating the crusts of your sandwiches. Have you ever **really** looked at your hand? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/253 "2005-04-20T00:20:49Z")
Yes, after reading a passage near the beginning of Jack London’s “Call of the Wild.” Is there a soap that won’t dry out my skin? ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/254 "2005-04-20T02:50:55Z")
> [@The Weird One](#): > > Is there a soap that won’t dry out my skin? Ask a professional. WHy do I need to buy so many books for various classes? ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/255 "2005-04-20T03:17:04Z")
Because college is evil, evil, EVIL. Well, except for the parties. Why did my computer eat my term paper that is due tomorrow, propting me to rewrite it from scratch? ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/256 "2005-04-20T04:23:24Z")
> [@Krys92gp](#): > > Because college is evil, evil, EVIL. Well, except for the parties. > > Why did my computer eat my term paper that is due tomorrow, propting me to rewrite it from scratch? Because it _knew_ that you didn’t have it backed up. Why must this damned istitute have classes utill May 13th? ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/257 "2005-04-20T05:27:14Z")
> [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](#): > > Why must this damned istitute have classes utill May 13th? Because May 12th would be too soon, and May 14th too late. Why navy blue? Of all the colours in the world, why navy blue? ---
**Author:** ![Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stark_Raven_Mad)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/258 "2005-04-20T05:28:55Z")
Because navy pink would have been a tat too obvious. What have I gots in my pocket? ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/259 "2005-04-20T05:30:38Z")
> [@Stark Raven Mad](#): > > Because navy pink would have been a tat too obvious. > > What have I gots in my pocket? I don’t know, but quit playing with it! Will I ever really be happy? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2005, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725/260 "2005-04-20T06:05:50Z")
Dunno - you tried heroin? Who let the dogs out? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-accumulated-advice-thread/298725.md?page=14)