# What kind of "Ask the" threads are you hoping for? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 11, 2007, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813 "2007-09-11T18:50:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/61 "2007-09-12T05:57:23Z")
[QUOTE=Tapiotar] Not to mention the Nancy Pearl librarian action figure, with the automatic shushing motion. [/QUOTE] I have her, and the Buffy Library playset too! [![](https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/bigbadvoodoolou/library.jpg) ](https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/bigbadvoodoolou/library.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/62 "2007-09-12T07:17:05Z")
[QUOTE=Beware of Doug] **Ask the Functioning Alcoholic** [/QUOTE] I could have opened that, I guess, but you are 9 days [too late](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=436061). I’ve been asked to do a **Ask the former “player”** but out of respect for my wife, then I’ll pass. I would like to see an **Ask the professional gambler** even if he/she wouldn’t give away trade secrets. ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/63 "2007-09-12T08:40:55Z")
[QUOTE=OtakuLoki] It’s grand fun seeing where different people put that boundary, isn’t it? When I was with ConEd one of my coworkers talked about how long and difficult it was to get to a jobsite in Upstate. In Westchester. :eek: [/QUOTE] Yeah, when the phrase is used to encompass everything outside of New York City, it just makes it kind of meaningless. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/64 "2007-09-12T13:25:53Z")
[QUOTE=alanak] I don’t really want to do an Ask The thread, because i suspect that’ll be boring. but if you want to ask me some questions by private message, i’d be more than happy to answer them. [/QUOTE] You sure you don’t mind? Though I might have more than can even fit on PM…(hopes for an offer to exchange e-mails). As for the division of Upstate, I’m not sure I ever actually sat down and thought about it. Fer example, I don’t think of anything west of Syracuse as “upstate”, it’s _western_ NY at that point. Probably north of the Hudson Valley? I guess the Hudson Valley is considered upstate, too, though? I’m fairly sure I am in Upstate, though. I might also like an “Ask the (ex) Indian soldier”. But mainly because my uncle is a retired Lt. Colonel and I’d like to know what it was like. He tells me some stories but never too much dirty stuff cause I’m a girl and all that. ---
**Author:** ![plnnr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/65 "2007-09-12T13:36:52Z")
[QUOTE=dwc1970] [ul] [li]Ask the nudist[/li][/ul] [/QUOTE] I did this one a couple of years ago, but would be happy to answer any questions you have. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/66 "2007-09-12T13:39:15Z")
I’d read **“Ask the creationist”** but I guess it would just become a huge trainwreck. I’d also like to see a **“Ask the critical beautician when she is not trying to sell you anything”**. I’m also curious about the American Unitarian Church, which, as I understand it, basically is a church for atheists. **“Ask the gay woman”** is also a thread I’d be interested to read. And I’m glad someone started the “ **Ask the Prisongard** ” thread. I could offer **“ask the Dutch lady”** but I guess that’s been done, already. I could also do: **“Ask the psychologist”** **“Ask the botanic”** or **“Ask the government worker”** , if anyone is interested. ---
**Author:** ![Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/67 "2007-09-12T14:45:06Z")
I third the “Ask the former foster kid” thread. And “Ask the former working prostitute.” I think that would be interesting. ---
**Author:** ![rhythmonly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee59a6/32.png) [@rhythmonly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhythmonly)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/68 "2007-09-12T14:53:45Z")
“Ask the Guy that worked at Area 51” “Ask the Nymphomaniac” “Ask the Roadie” ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/69 "2007-09-12T14:58:13Z")
I’d love for **lalenin** to start an “ **Ask the person who grew up in Communist Cuba** ” thread. ---
**Author:** ![Colophon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f05b48/32.png) [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/70 "2007-09-12T15:01:18Z")
**Ask the hand (‘cos the face ain’t answerin’)**, for me. (Oh, and **Ask Keira Knightley before she pops round to Colophon’s house for the weekend** , obviously…) ---
**Author:** ![Omega\_Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/7c8e57/32.png) [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/71 "2007-09-12T15:11:04Z")
I’d also like to see an ask the adoptee(s)\* thread. \*to get the perspectives of several people since everyone is different. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/72 "2007-09-12T15:12:07Z")
Ask the cannibal. (I’m reading a book now called “The History of Cannibalism”. For reals, yall.) ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/73 "2007-09-12T15:38:42Z")
[QUOTE=Omega Glory] I’d also like to see an ask the adoptee(s)\* thread. \*to get the perspectives of several people since everyone is different. [/QUOTE] Well, I could start this one, but I have had a fairly tramautic experience with adoption, so I would definitely want to have people who have good experiences to chime in. ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/74 "2007-09-12T15:48:48Z")
[QUOTE=Anaamika] Well, I could start this one, but I have had a fairly tramautic experience with adoption, so I would definitely want to have people who have good experiences to chime in. [/QUOTE] I decided to go ahead and start one, Anaamika…I hope you don’t mind. You can find it [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=436251). I hope you will participate! ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/75 "2007-09-12T15:55:21Z")
If anyone is interested in an “Ask the woman who gave UP a child for adoption” thread, I’ll do it. Just let me know if anyone WANTS one. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/76 "2007-09-12T15:58:07Z")
[QUOTE=Missy2U] If anyone is interested in an “Ask the woman who gave UP a child for adoption” thread, I’ll do it. Just let me know if anyone WANTS one. 🙂 [/QUOTE] I would love it. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/77 "2007-09-12T15:59:22Z")
[QUOTE=Sarahfeena] I decided to go ahead and start one, Anaamika…I hope you don’t mind. You can find it [here](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=436251). I hope you will participate! [/QUOTE] I don’t mind at all, dear, and I’m already in there. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/78 "2007-09-12T15:59:28Z")
[QUOTE=Missy2U] If anyone is interested in an “Ask the woman who gave UP a child for adoption” thread, I’ll do it. Just let me know if anyone WANTS one. 🙂 [/QUOTE] **Missy2U** , I’d love to read that one, if you would be willing to start it. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/79 "2007-09-12T16:35:02Z")
(I’m glad I started this thread, it sure is fruitful. _whistles_ Hey, **Idle Thoughts**! More for you to compile!) Anyway, it occurs to me I’d love to see an “Ask the Public Defender” thread. Now I bet they have some interesting stories. Maybe \*\* Bricker \*\* could start it. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813/80 "2007-09-12T16:58:29Z")
I’d like to see **Ask the Public Defender** , **Ask the Graphic Artist** , **Ask the Academic**. (I should have read the last post better; I’d have seen \*\*Ask the Public Defender \*\* had already been asked for!) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-ask-the-threads-are-you-hoping-for/418813.md?page=5)