# Thread for those whose knickers aren't in a twist **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 25, 2009, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374 "2009-02-25T16:01:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/21 "2009-02-25T17:25:28Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Hey, I make some absolutely great cardomon tea (indian chai style); anybody want to try some? Awfully civilized of you, old bean. I’ll try some; I love the flavor of cardomom. I’ve been marginally aware that there’s a big wah-wah fest going on over something, but I’m just not interested. As long as we can continue to talk about books and movies and recipes and gardening and can bitch about stuff that’s bugging us, it is to yawn. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/22 "2009-02-25T17:26:05Z")
It’s somewhat amusing to read some of the posts in question; I like to imagine their screens all covered with spittle as their fingers dart nervously back and forth on the keyboard… ---
**Author:** ![Carson\_O\_Genic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cdc98d/32.png) [@Carson\_O\_Genic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carson_O_Genic)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/23 "2009-02-25T17:28:01Z")
> [@Borborygmi](#): > > _:: Opens thread and runs in ::_ > > AARRRRGHH! We’re dooooomed!! **DOOOOOOOMED** , I say!!! > > Oops, sorry; wrong thread. > > _:: Closes thread and runs off, still warning those within earshot of doom ::_ Well, I just made brownies. Stick o’ butter, 4 eggs, 2cups sugar, cup and a half cocoa, some misc. goodies, a half cup flour. Doomed we are. No need to run. Might not be able to once they’re gone. ---
**Author:** ![Karyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/fbc32d/32.png) [@Karyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karyn)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/24 "2009-02-25T17:32:43Z")
> [@Wile\_E](#): > > I don’t get the big deal, so we can’t insult other posters now? I think it was overdone anyway. Sure, some of them were creative but most of the time it was the same old “You M_ **F** _\* F\*\*\*\*\*\*\* F\*\*\*! Eat a \*\*\*\*!” Seen one, seen them all. I’ve gradually and unwillingly come to accept that the ability to insult people is an important part of some people’s online experiences and that those of us that generally feel no need to do it aren’t necessarily superior. Beyond a little snark and sarcasm I rarely have to even know what the rules are to stay on the right side of them. As long as I can ignore it I mostly feel sorry for people that spent so much time being outraged and angry and I don’t want to read it too often. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/25 "2009-02-25T17:43:28Z")
> [@Carson\_O\_Genic](#): > > Well, I just made brownies. Stick o’ butter, 4 eggs, 2cups sugar, cup and a half cocoa, some misc. goodies, a half cup flour. > Doomed we are. No need to run. Might not be able to once they’re gone. :dubious: And what would that misc. be? Hmm? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Shark\_Sandwich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Shark\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark_Sandwich)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/26 "2009-02-25T17:47:08Z")
> [@Zyada](#): > > :dubious: > > And what would that misc. be? Hmm? > > 😃 Hmmmm… **Carson O’Genic** Brownies Misc. I think I may be putting this together… ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/27 "2009-02-25T18:07:58Z")
I like this thread. I feel so relaxed now. ---
**Author:** ![Jimson\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@Jimson\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimson_Jim)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/28 "2009-02-25T18:13:54Z")
I’m not even sure what the hubbub’s all about but I’d rather be in here than out there. > [@Wile\_E](#): > > This is one of the good things about giving up Catholicism for Lent. You can eat pancakes on Fat Tuesday and then eat the leftover pancakes on Wednesday. I was wondering what I should give up for lent. This is an excellent suggestion. I give something up but without the usual 40 days of privation. Oustanding ---
**Author:** ![Madd\_Maxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/29 "2009-02-25T18:19:42Z")
The wind died down today. Tomorrow is supposed to be even nicer. Gardening season is right around the corner. Tea? Why, I’d love a cup of tea. ---
**Author:** ![Hedda\_Rosa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hedda_rosa/32/1204_2.png) [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/30 "2009-02-25T18:21:24Z")
Infrequent poster here but I’m with you guys. I brough a pot of Earl Grey, anyone want some? ---
**Author:** ![WormTheRed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/bbe5ce/32.png) [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/31 "2009-02-25T18:22:40Z")
I’d love a cuppa, since I don’t really get what all the hoopla is about. But then I don’t spend much time in the Pit. ---
**Author:** ![chrissysissystar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5e9695/32.png) [@chrissysissystar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrissysissystar)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/32 "2009-02-25T18:25:27Z")
I brought my crochet. Mind if I just sit in a corner and work? (I don’t come here often enough to be even mildly interested in hatefulness.) ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/33 "2009-02-25T18:25:46Z")
What, no Muzak? ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/34 "2009-02-25T18:28:03Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > What, no Muzak? Yo, dude. It’s the Marcel Marceau record. ---
**Author:** ![ArrMatey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/arrmatey/32/3522_2.png) [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/35 "2009-02-25T18:45:04Z")
Aw man, all this tea and donuts and I’m off food for a medical procedure tomorrow. But yeah. Don’t feel like getting worked up over stuff today. I’ll just hang out here. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/36 "2009-02-25T18:52:36Z")
> [@Karyn](#): > > I’ve gradually and unwillingly come to accept that the ability to insult people is an important part of some people’s online experiences and that those of us that generally feel no need to do it aren’t necessarily superior. Beyond a little snark and sarcasm I rarely have to even know what the rules are to stay on the right side of them. As long as I can ignore it I mostly feel sorry for people that spent so much time being outraged and angry and I don’t want to read it too often. Exactly. I feel sorry for people who need to insult others to feel superior. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/37 "2009-02-25T18:55:41Z")
Every single time there is a change we get a rash of THE WORLD IS ENDING AND YOU PEOPLE SUCK threads. It does get old. But I guess at least people are consistent. ---
**Author:** ![Karyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/fbc32d/32.png) [@Karyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karyn)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/38 "2009-02-25T18:58:08Z")
> [@Madd\_Maxx](#): > > Gardening season is right around the corner. > . Gardening season is already here in California. I just came in from ripping out a patch of mint with a pitchfork and turning a foot of soil over to get the roots out. It’s been raining for days so this is the easiest time for my futile efforts to control it. Whoever planted it should be forbidden to garden ever again. It’s not even good mint - it tastes like dish soap. I ripped out 3 wheelbarrows full and hauled them off to the burn pile. I’d feel better about it if I didn’t know that by next spring it will look like I never did it. Mint belongs in pots, not in the ground. Our fruit trees are just starting to bloom and spring bulbs are coming up but the rainy season isn’t over yet so most of the soil is too wet to work yet. ---
**Author:** ![yellowval](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/919ad9/32.png) [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/39 "2009-02-25T19:00:02Z")
_Checks knickers_ I’m in. Earl Grey sounds lovely! ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/40 "2009-02-25T19:05:25Z")
> [@Madd\_Maxx](#): > > Gardening season is right around the corner. The mountains got 3+ feet of snow in the past few days; it’s the best skiing of the year in New England. You’ll take my winter from me when you pry by ski poles from my frozen, stiff fingers! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374.md?page=3)