# The last ever post to the SDMB **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 21, 2006, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643 "2006-05-21T16:39:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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 22, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/41 "2006-05-22T12:53:48Z")
To quote **Eutychus** : [That’s all folks](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=2289494&postcount=79) ---
**Author:** ![David\_Simmons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/42 "2006-05-22T13:33:21Z")
[QUOTE=Marley23] I think it’s “esprit d’escalier,” meaning “wit (or spirit) of the staircase.” In German, it’s “treppenwitz.” [/QUOTE] Probably. At least that sounds right. English has more words by far than German and still we don’t have a word for it, or do we? ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/43 "2006-05-22T13:36:25Z")
The horror…the horror… OR It’s full of stars! ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/44 "2006-05-22T13:44:17Z")
The phrase, “the whole nine yards” actually came from… ---
**Author:** ![handsomeharry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9c0ed/32.png) [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/45 "2006-05-22T14:18:50Z")
“I guess Al Gore is suing for his invention of the Internet royalties.” or “This isn’t funny; ergo, Colin Qiinn must be involved!” wait! wait!! “Can anybody diagnose the following condition? It may not be legal, but, hey what can they do??” hh ---
**Author:** ![Merhouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Merhouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merhouse)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/46 "2006-05-22T16:23:44Z")
Just wanted to mention that on page 1 of this thread, there were four, count them, **four** , ads for **OPALS** 😃 ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/47 "2006-05-22T18:18:37Z")
We’ll meet again. Don’t know where, Don’t know when, But we will meet again Some sunny day…(fade out image of mushroom cloud.) ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/48 "2006-05-22T18:37:00Z")
“Emily, I just had the weirdest dream.” ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/49 "2006-05-22T19:07:07Z")
[QUOTE=David Simmons] Probably. At least that sounds right. English has more words by far than German and still we don’t have a word for it, or do we? [/QUOTE] We don’t have a word for it as far as I know. How about “I-blew-wit?” Someone will probably think of the perfect name for the phenomenon, but immedialy he’ll screw up the perfect opportunity to use it. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/50 "2006-05-22T19:28:03Z")
“The plane on a treadmill can’t possibly take off because…” ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/51 "2006-05-22T19:35:55Z")
This board has been graped by the gra… ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/52 "2006-05-22T19:44:04Z")
Hello, I’m new here. 🙂 Well actually I’ve been lurking for a while, because I’m shy. :eek: But you all seem so knowledgeable, yet friendly, that I’ve finally decided to post. 🆒 I hope this will be the start of an exciting time. Hello? Anyone there? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/53 "2006-05-22T20:47:50Z")
We are sure our fellow Dopers are aware of our current legal difficulties. The cost of paying those fines and unsuccessful bribes has to come from somewhere. So, beginning today, your membership fee for the SDMB will increase slightly to $14,500.00 per year. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and look forward to many more years of fighting ignorance together. ---
**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 22, 2006, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/54 "2006-05-22T21:14:04Z")
A special message from **TUBADiva** We at the SDMB have decided that our banning policies are too strict and have not been applied equally. Therefore, we have decided to reinstate all previous banned members and give them free membership for life. ---
**Author:** ![LiveOnAPlane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3d9bf3/32.png) [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2006, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/55 "2006-05-22T23:44:56Z")
[QUOTE=Annie-Xmas] A special message from **TUBADiva** We at the SDMB have decided that our banning policies are too strict and have not been applied equally. Therefore, we have decided to reinstate all previous banned members and give them free membership for life. [/QUOTE] I can’t top this one. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2006, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/56 "2006-05-23T00:28:53Z")
It was … … fun. ---
**Author:** ![D.E.S.K.Top668](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f07891/32.png) [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2006, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/57 "2006-05-23T02:42:37Z")
Within the realm of idiocy and ideology, I believe most of us have tried to fight the good fight against ignorance. To those I’ve agreed with, I’m sure we weren’t always right. To those I’ve disagreed with, I respect ANY well written opposition that makes me think. As long as everybody uses their analytical skills, the spirit of the board will never cease. Peace - DESK ---
**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:** [May 23, 2006, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/58 "2006-05-23T03:02:12Z")
> [@Tubadiva](#): > > Gee, I wonder what would happen if I ban Cecil? … ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2006, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/59 "2006-05-23T03:05:01Z")
Made it, Ma! TOP OF THE WORLD!!! ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2006, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643/60 "2006-05-23T12:51:25Z")
Fucko off. Regards, Shodan [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-ever-post-to-the-sdmb/357643.md?page=4)