The Straight Dope?

robo · October 18, 2001, 1:18am

I figured it would be kind of pointless to search for this:

Where does the term “the straight dope” come from?

Qadgop_the_Mercotan · October 18, 2001, 1:21am

Topic		Replies	Views
How did the Straight Dope get its name? About This Message Board	18	3817	January 1, 2012
Etymology of "Straight Dope" Factual Questions	1	748	March 20, 2004
What is the origin of 'the straight dope?' Factual Questions	20	3041	September 28, 2008
What is the etymology for "the straight dope"? Factual Questions	11	5082	December 19, 2014
The Straight Dope Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports	0	1064	August 6, 2016