# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![Dangerosa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/61 "2009-02-25T20:19:43Z")
> [@TVeblen](#): > > Can’t say that I particularly enjoy watching a self-inflicted foot shooting, though there’s a certain hideous fascination when the shooter systematically reloads to shoot the _other_ foot too, just to make a point. But I don’t care enough one way or the other anymore to get very lathered up. Not my problem. > > And I’m drinking hot honey-chamomille green tea because this sinus infection is half killing me and it might help. At least it sounds very soothing and packed with healing…stuff. So this is sort of like the tea party on the veranda that overlooks the food fight? ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/62 "2009-02-25T20:29:11Z")
Not knowing what the knicker-knotting was about, I checked out the first and eleventh (:eek:) page of the thread and couldn’t see that the discourse had progressed much. So if there’s still some Earl Gray left, I’ll have a cup, please, with lemon. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/63 "2009-02-25T20:29:53Z")
I want to grade spelling sentences! With a big ol’ red pencil! What grade? I brought some banana bread, who’s got milk? I spent this morning trying to understand what the big deal is, and opened about ten linked threads, and it still doesn’t make sense to me. ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/64 "2009-02-25T20:39:35Z")
[QUOTE=Dangerosa] So this is sort of like the tea party on the veranda that overlooks the food fight? [/QUOTE] Not a bad analogy. Though since I’m marooned at work, it’s more like the veranda of an old-fashioned Sanatorium, located on a nice, green hill circled by discreet iron fences that keep the inmates confined. There is a nasty train crash down in the village but since I can’t really do anything about it, might as well sip my tea and glare at anybody who tries to take My Trashcan because all those tissues are mounting up. Good suggestion, Robin, but watching _Old Yeller_ would near destroy me about now. Why is so danged hard to remember how to breathe? ---
**Author:** ![Bumbershoot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bumbershoot/32/3428_2.png) [@Bumbershoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bumbershoot)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/65 "2009-02-25T20:41:00Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > I want to grade spelling sentences! With a big ol’ red pencil! What grade? > > I brought some banana bread, who’s got milk? > > I spent this morning trying to understand what the big deal is, and opened about ten linked threads, and it still doesn’t make sense to me. Oooh, banana bread, thank you thank you thank you! And I’ve got the milk! I agree, the “big deal” doesn’t make much sense. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/66 "2009-02-25T20:55:11Z")
i’ve got girl scout cookies! karyn, you can grow catnip outside? does it get really big? for some reason my cats seem to think that christmas cactus is catnip. they can’t seem to leave it alone. perhaps i’ll try getting a catnip plant or 2. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/67 "2009-02-25T20:56:22Z")
I wasn’t even aware until today I was supposed to be twisted. Since I’ve been here almost 10 years without ever posting in the Pit, I think the new rules won’t phase me. Pass the brownies (are they made from real scouts?) - God’ll forgive me. StG ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/68 "2009-02-25T20:58:40Z")
I’m getting Girl Scout cookies this weekend! I’m seriously amused that they’re being distributed during Lent this year. Robin ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/69 "2009-02-25T21:04:29Z")
did nobody Bring Pie? Oh the humanity, I feel my nickers constricting…no, no wait a minute…it’s passed, low and loose, low and loose. ---
**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, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/70 "2009-02-25T21:09:41Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > i > karyn, you can grow catnip outside? does it get really big? > > for some reason my cats seem to think that christmas cactus is catnip. they can’t seem to leave it alone. perhaps i’ll try getting a catnip plant or 2. It’s a mint, so not only is it easy to grow but it will take over and be very hard to eradicate if you change your mind. It’s best to grow it in pots and contain it. You can [start from seed](http://www.gardenersnet.com/herbs/catnip.htm) or buy a start or 2 at a garden center. One plant will spread enough to fill up a decent sized container in a season. It’s so unfair. No one comes and brings you cookies in the boonies. ---
**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, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/71 "2009-02-25T21:15:45Z")
> [@MsRobyn](#): > > I’m getting Girl Scout cookies this weekend! I’m seriously amused that they’re being distributed during Lent this year. > > Robin My wife is a troop leader. I have (no lie) about 20 CASES of cookies still in my garage, down from the 220 we had at the beginning of the month. Damn you, Peanut Butter Patties and Tagalongs! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/72 "2009-02-25T21:20:33Z")
> [@Karyn](#): > > It’s a mint, so not only is it easy to grow but it will take over and be very hard to eradicate if you change your mind. It’s best to grow it in pots and contain it. You can [start from seed](http://www.gardenersnet.com/herbs/catnip.htm) or buy a start or 2 at a garden center. One plant will spread enough to fill up a decent sized container in a season. > > It’s so unfair. No one comes and brings you cookies in the boonies. i’m in the coolish northeast so hopefully it will work in the house for a bit. i did have a catnip plant, winken the wonderful loved it to death! i think it lasted about 2 weeks. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/73 "2009-02-25T21:21:03Z")
It is humorous when your not involved in the hysteria. I’m glad I found a few sane people and best yet they’re having a party on the hilltop overlooking the fight. Shall we watch the festivities and listen to the band playing Nearer My God To Me? (Titanic) I’ve been playing Oblivion for about three days now. It sure is fun and I love the immersion environment. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/74 "2009-02-25T21:25:18Z")
My knickers were in a twist but then I changed to boxers and felt a heckuva lot better. Can’t swear at each other? Oh well, I gave up swearing for Lent anyway. I’ll just sit on the couch in the corner by the window and try to memorize my lines. If there’s a cup left, I’d love some tea. Sometimes there’s nothing like a hot cup of tea and a bright sunbeam to make you fall aslee… ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/75 "2009-02-25T21:29:25Z")
> [@Harmonious\_Discord](#): > > I’ve been playing Oblivion for about three days now. It sure is fun and I love the immersion environment. Lucky bastard, I’m \*this \*close to finally getting a 360 and that’s the first thing I’m going to play when I do. I even fired up my old Xbox this weekend and tried to remember what I was doing in my last autosave in Morrowind that was dated 12/16/06. I couldn’t remember so I just started killing everyone with magic spells. Oddly satisfying. ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/76 "2009-02-25T21:37:58Z")
Anyone want some passionflowwer tea? I got some the other day, and its very good. So what are we doing about dinner here? Should I pick up some pizzas or something? ---
**Author:** ![Cluricaun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bb73d2/32.png) [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/77 "2009-02-25T21:43:08Z")
Enough with the tea already too, anyone got anything harder? ---
**Author:** ![3acresandatruck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/e79b87/32.png) [@3acresandatruck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3acresandatruck)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/78 "2009-02-25T21:47:24Z")
I’m late for tea, it seems. But we had a beautiful day here today, sunny and mild and in the mid-60’s. It’s only for a day or so, but I’ve got the windows open and I’m having a couple of glasses of cheap wine. **Inner Stickler** , I like when you’re sitting and looking and sitting and looking…and suddenly, you wake up. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/79 "2009-02-25T21:48:48Z")
I’ve chosen to avoid and ignore the drama. Life’s too short… Instead, I just pulled a carrot cake out of the oven - doesn’t it smell loverly?? I’ll be frosting it - cream cheese frosting, of course - then you can dig in. Being a sheet cake, it’s easier to serve. Cocoa would be nice - does that go with carrot cake?? ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2009, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374/80 "2009-02-25T22:02:24Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I’ve chosen to avoid and ignore the drama. Life’s too short… > > Instead, I just pulled a carrot cake out of the oven - doesn’t it smell loverly?? I’ll be frosting it - cream cheese frosting, of course - then you can dig in. Being a sheet cake, it’s easier to serve. > > Cocoa would be nice - does that go with carrot cake?? I want lots of milk. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-for-those-whose-knickers-arent-in-a-twist/487374.md?page=5)