# What Doo-Dads Are on Your Keyring? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 15, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020 "2010-01-15T01:07:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/1 "2010-01-15T01:07:06Z")
While reading the thread about non-essential items in a women’s purse, it made me think about all the silly / cute / whatever things I’ve had on my keyrings (or seen on others) over the years. Like right now I have a “Good for one hug” token and a tribute to Alice Cooper. So what do you have on there besides your keys? ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/2 "2010-01-15T01:09:30Z")
I have a key fob I got at the Home Run Derby in 2000. It’s for the All-Star Game, which I didn’t get tickets to, but it’s close enough. That’s it. ---
**Author:** ![MissMossie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@MissMossie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissMossie)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/3 "2010-01-15T01:11:40Z")
I have a whistle. My mom was worried about me walking alone at night when I was in college, so she got me a whistle on a key chain. I never needed it in college, but it came in handy during recess duty when I was working with second graders. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/4 "2010-01-15T01:12:06Z")
On one side of my keys is a Fenix E01 flashlight. On the other side is a threaded cotter pin from my first boat. ---
**Author:** ![Cunctator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/43a26b/32.png) [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/5 "2010-01-15T01:14:08Z")
Four keys and a tag with my home telephone number. Nothing else. ---
**Author:** ![Nzinga\_Seated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/6 "2010-01-15T01:16:05Z")
Border’s discount tag, Wegman’s discount tag, and a copper scarab beatle that I bought from the Luxor in Vegas. ---
**Author:** ![myskepticsight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cc9497/32.png) [@myskepticsight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/myskepticsight)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/7 "2010-01-15T01:25:19Z")
Swipe tags for my gym, the library, and Blockbuster. College keychain, small, free. Metal Bud Light bottle opener 🆒 then just car key, house key, bf’s key ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/8 "2010-01-15T01:40:49Z")
Borders Rewards card, keys to doors I don’t remember, and a 20-year-old Swiss Army Knife. ---
**Author:** ![BrotherCadfael](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/9 "2010-01-15T01:41:42Z")
My keys. Nothing else. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/10 "2010-01-15T01:42:55Z")
Three keys (house key and both car keys) and the automatic door opening fob. I heard a while ago that too heavy a keychain will eventually wreck your ignition in your car, so I stay minimal with that. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/11 "2010-01-15T01:48:39Z")
Besides 2 keys and my car remote, just a [Classic SD](http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/Pages/Product.aspx?category=everyday&product=53001&) Swiss Army Knife. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/12 "2010-01-15T01:49:13Z")
An 8GB USB stick, and an Indiana Jones disc I got free when I bought the DVD set. And keys, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Taomist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/13 "2010-01-15T01:52:07Z")
One of those pull-apart rings that I was never able to get back together. :dubious: One of these days… ---
**Author:** ![stpauler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/14 "2010-01-15T01:53:21Z")
[Keychain Guitar tuner by Seiko](http://jacksmusicstore.com/catalog/guitar/accessories/tuners/ftd-acc-tnr-p~st01). It’s a convenient thing. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/15 "2010-01-15T02:14:24Z")
Keys, a few rewards cards and LED flashlight. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/16 "2010-01-15T02:22:15Z")
That guitar tuner looks so cool. Makes me wish I knew how to play. ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/17 "2010-01-15T02:27:12Z")
Kroger, Food Lion and Books-A-Million customer cards New Orleans Mardi Gras tag nail clippers mini light shaped like a pig “Don’t mess with Texas” tag keys ---
**Author:** ![Projammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/projammer/32/559_2.png) [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/18 "2010-01-15T02:47:12Z")
Car key and laser pointer/LED flashlight on one. Security fob, data vault electronic key on ring with work keys. Last ring is strictly personal keys. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/19 "2010-01-15T02:57:10Z")
car key, keys for truck, house key and little pill container with 1 dose of indocin and 3 doses colchicine ---
**Author:** ![Hokkaido\_Brit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/d26b3c/32.png) [@Hokkaido\_Brit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hokkaido_Brit)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020/20 "2010-01-15T02:57:30Z")
Car key, remote car starter thingy, our house key front and back doors, husband’s apartment key. Nothing else. It’s already fairly annoying as it dangles and clangs while I’m driving. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-doo-dads-are-on-your-keyring/525020.md?page=2)