# Topics That Are Sure To Be Closed Strikes Back. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 28, 2005, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520 "2005-07-28T03:27:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/81 "2005-07-29T22:54:03Z")
Title: This place SUCKS! OP: I can’t believe how many rules you have! What’s up with peeps telling me to spell rite n stuff? Geeks. I have Doper IRL names & phone numbers! ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2005, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/82 "2005-07-29T23:49:15Z")
My friend Winona wants to know the best way to shield objects from those anti-shoplifting detectors? (It’s for a movie she’s researching.) And in a related topic, I’ve heard that sometimes those detectors can interfere with pacemakers. I am the sole heir to a fortune that will be mine when my pacemaker-wearing uncle passes away. Always mindful of my uncle’s health and saftey, I’d like to know how those detectors work and _precisely_ how do they cause pacemaker malfunctions? But I don’t want my benevolent protective feelings toward my uncle stop there. Is there a way I could order (or build?) one of those detectors so I will know what dangers my uncle faces each time he steps through one of those “awful” devices? Heart specialists are more than welcome to reply. ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/83 "2005-07-30T01:00:32Z")
Help plan my Vegas trip: How long can kids last in a locked car? ---
**Author:** ![bizzwire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/958977/32.png) [@bizzwire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizzwire)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/84 "2005-07-30T02:16:25Z")
“Best way to remove dog blood from a textured ceiling?” ---
**Author:** ![HubZilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ccd318/32.png) [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/85 "2005-07-30T02:33:28Z")
> [@Hal Briston](#): > > **Whoever Posts Last In This Thread, Wins!** This actually made me LOL! Here’s mine: **If Slavery was legal today, who would you own? I get Beyonce and Halle Barry** ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/86 "2005-07-30T02:53:59Z")
Any criticism I post about Duhbya. ---
**Author:** ![Balle\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/13edae/32.png) [@Balle\_M](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balle_M)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/87 "2005-07-30T03:27:07Z")
What type of candy is most appealing to preteen girls? Is it just me or are there way too many Homos on this board? What part of love, honor, and **obey** don’t you understand, bitch? ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/88 "2005-07-30T04:36:52Z")
Yeah, the NYC thing is weird in both wingdings and webdings. [Here’s a snopes article.](http://www.snopes.com/rumors/wingding.htm) What dumb is that some people DO think it was deliberate that NYC makes it look like killing Jews is cool. > [@](#): > > There’s no way it could be a random coincidence," said Brian Young, So…I guess as long as there was a Jewish star, a skull and crossbones, and a thumbs up sign SOMEWHERE in wingdings, it means killing Jewish people is ok? :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Bomzaway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e480ec/32.png) [@Bomzaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bomzaway)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/89 "2005-07-30T05:06:55Z")
[QUOTE=Rhubarb"Are there any truly undetectable poisons and where can I get some?"[/QUOTE] Pff. Iocaine powder from Australia! That’s an easy one. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/90 "2005-07-30T05:59:21Z")
Do my homework for me! (Not homework-related) ---
**Author:** ![Ruckinge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/977dab/32.png) [@Ruckinge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruckinge)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/91 "2005-07-30T07:28:12Z")
> [@HubZilla](#): > > **If Slavery was legal today, who would you own? I get Beyonce and Halle Barry** _clap clap_ ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/92 "2005-07-30T10:57:49Z")
“What time do the guards change shifts at the Israeli embassy?” “Confess your unpunished felonies!” “Jesus, Hiroshima, the Branch Davidians, the Kent State students, Jerusalem during the Roman crackdown and the crusades, Gandhi, Che Guevara, the Pope and Elvis all had it coming to 'em.” “Pranks for Radiology Patients” “What’s the largest, commercially made firework I can fit up a human anus?” “Share your stories about reckless, imitatable acts” “Whats the quickest way to give someone AIDS?” “What are the weak points in the armor of an M1A2 Abrams?” “Discussing something that’s usually considered morally repugnant or evil, but is, technically, not _il_legal. (TMI!)” “Check out these high-defenition, stereoscopic pictures I took! (Might be a little gross)” “Let’s organize a high-profile boycott of the Chicago Reader!” “Sadomasochistic surprises for unwitting SOs: What’s the big deal?” “The SDMB Database of Mods’ Pet Peeves and Sore Issues” “My cat tasted like cat food” “Your mother.” “_She’s_ an overemotional zealot; _he’s_ an ice-hearted psycho who’ll rationalize anything: _can-they-get-along?_” No, wait, sorry, that last one was my sitcom pitch. Nevermind. ---
**Author:** ![Gymnopithys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/fbc32d/32.png) [@Gymnopithys](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gymnopithys)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/93 "2005-07-30T13:00:56Z")
> [@Ghanima](#): > > Best ways to torture my cat without actually killing it? Send me your cat and I’ll find a way. Mine has been hanging by the tail for three days and still miowing like mad. Don’t know why. ---
**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:** [July 30, 2005, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/94 "2005-07-30T13:04:14Z")
How many sock puppets do you have? ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/95 "2005-07-30T16:28:18Z")
> [@bouv](#): > > Yeah, the NYC thing is weird in both wingdings and webdings. > > [Here’s a snopes article.](http://www.snopes.com/rumors/wingding.htm) > > What dumb is that some people DO think it was deliberate that NYC makes it look like killing Jews is cool. > > So…I guess as long as there was a Jewish star, a skull and crossbones, and a thumbs up sign SOMEWHERE in wingdings, it means killing Jewish people is ok? :rolleyes: I thought it meant “Hooray for Jewish Pirates!” ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/96 "2005-07-30T17:29:56Z")
[QUOTE=Larry Borgia] Threads which you wouldn’t think would be a problem, but always are: **Cats: Inside or Outside\*\*\*\*Cats: Outside In or Inside Out?** ---
**Author:** ![jasonh300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/46a35a/32.png) [@jasonh300](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasonh300)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/97 "2005-07-30T21:40:36Z")
Increase your pen1s size in 7 days! ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/98 "2005-07-31T00:10:20Z")
> [@Larry Borgia](#): > > I thought it meant “Hooray for Jewish Pirates!” So, I guess that would call for an “oy,” matey? ---
**Author:** ![ltfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@ltfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ltfire)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/99 "2005-07-31T00:41:07Z")
(Mod hat on) **THIS IS CLOSED.** (Mod hat off) ---
**Author:** ![Rube\_E.Tewesday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f0a364/32.png) [@Rube\_E.Tewesday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rube_E.Tewesday)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520/100 "2005-07-31T23:54:42Z")
Here’s the restraining order Drew Barrymore has against me. See any loopholes? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topics-that-are-sure-to-be-closed-strikes-back/314520.md?page=6)