# What were you THINKING? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 13, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532 "2023-10-13T19:36:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 140
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3036 "2024-06-29T19:24:44Z")
I’m just going to say it: I find Loach’s condescension about Biden very annoying, and he’s coming off more like he wants to provoke than discuss. Notice I’m not saying that about other people who agree with him. But he’s the only one who just posted a video clip with a condescending sentence. It very much seems it’s more about making fun for him that it is any sort of discussion. And he’s also started including lines like “I know it will make people mad” or similar. That’s not a good look, either. Especially when other people say the same thing and people don’t get mad. It’s the sort of thing you say when you want people to be mad, so you prime the pump a bit. I just wish he would stop. We can’t put mods on ignore, so… And, FYI, I almost put this in the other thread. That last reply very much did seem like trolling to me. The one in the “Dont panic” about Biden thread. I cannot see how it contributes, and it’s textbook “using image instead of words”, which we all know is frowned on here. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3037 "2024-06-29T21:19:42Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > it’s textbook “using image instead of words”, which we all know is frowned on here. [![](https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/019/304/Old_Man_Yells_at_cloud_cover.jpg) ](https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/019/304/Old_Man_Yells_at_cloud_cover.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3038 "2024-07-04T19:37:43Z")
> [@Brits: What's a zombie knife?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brits-whats-a-zombie-knife/816315/2): > > A **zombie knife** (also known as a **zombie killer knife** or **zombie slayer knife** ) is a type of [knife](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife). It is defined in [English law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_law) as _a blade with_ > > [ol] > [li]_a cutting edge;_[/li][li]_a serrated edge; and_[/li][li]_images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence._[/li][/ol] > [Cite.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_knife) You were kind of a dick in 2018, weren’t you? (For those who don’t want to click, the first two links are the the Wikipedia pages on the word “knife” and on “English law.” The “Cite” link is the one of the three that is useful.) I might not have mentioned it, if you hadn’t been the one to revive this zombie thread, and with one of your patented drive-by one-line posts with a link. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3039 "2024-07-04T19:44:27Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > You were kind of a dick in 2018, weren’t you? I’m pretty sure those links were copy pasted from Wikipedia along with the text? ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3040 "2024-07-04T19:46:15Z")
I’m confused as well. OP asked what a zombie knife is, and that was the first line from the wiki page for zombie knife. It’s still there > **[Zombie knife](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_knife)** > > A zombie knife (also known as a zombie killer knife or zombie slayer knife) is a type of ornate knife or bladed weapon inspired by zombie films and TV series. These knives can range in size and shape but are commonly defined as having a cutting edge, a serrated edge and images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence. Despite being designed for collectors and survivalists, the appearance of zombie knives led to their increasing us Th... > A **zombie knife** (also known as a **zombie killer knife** or **zombie slayer knife** ) is a type of ornate [knife](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife) or bladed weapon inspired by [zombie films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_film) and TV series. These knives can range in size and shape but are commonly defined as having a cutting edge, a serrated edge and images or words (whether on the blade or handle) that suggest that it is to be used for the purpose of violence.[[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_knife?useskin=vector#cite_note-:0-1) ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3041 "2024-07-04T19:57:39Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > You were kind of a dick in 2018, weren’t you? > > (For those who don’t want to click, the first two links are the the Wikipedia pages on the word “knife” and on “English law.” The “Cite” link is the one of the three that is useful.) @Darren_Garrison: [![](https://contents.spin.ph/image/resize/image/2023/09/12/reverse-card-football-1694510488.webp) ](https://contents.spin.ph/image/resize/image/2023/09/12/reverse-card-football-1694510488.webp) ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3042 "2024-07-04T20:25:50Z")
> [@Babale](#): > > I’m pretty sure those links were copy pasted from Wikipedia along with the text? Right. When you copy/paste text from websites it preserves hyperlinks in the quoted text. You would have to specifically choose to edit them out for them not to be there. But Roderick\_Femme has been making passive agressive swipes at me (in the pit _and_ in other areas) the entire time I’ve been here because the way I post links isn’t the way he prefers people post links. He’s much like that guy who’s constantly complaining about people using acronyms and initialisms. Apparently I’m Doing It Wrong both when I extensively quote links and when I don’t extensively quote links. (I here refer back to my image of an old man yelling at a cloud.) ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3043 "2024-07-04T22:36:30Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > You were kind of a dick in 2018, weren’t you? You need to blame Dickipedia. ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3044 "2024-07-13T23:38:57Z")
> [@Breaking News: Shots fired at a Trump Rally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-shots-fired-at-a-trump-rally/1004162/148): > > > [@Breaking News: Shots fired at a Trump Rally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-shots-fired-at-a-trump-rally/1004162/146): > > > > I see the link. Some nut heard that and took it literally. > > That sounds like a preordained conclusion engaged in a _desperate_ search for substantiation. Most of **SuntanLotion** ’s posts involving anything political are that way… ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3045 "2024-07-13T23:40:57Z")
No, they aren’t. You are seeing something that isn’t there. As someone who did not vote for Biden or Trump ever, I can be objective. But hey, flame away, enjoy if it gives you someone to rant about. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3046 "2024-07-13T23:43:11Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > As someone who did not vote for Biden or Trump ever, I can be objective. To be fair, I can’t remember ever seeing you advocate for Trump anywhere on the board. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3047 "2024-07-13T23:44:10Z")
Thank you. I am neither dem nor repub. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3048 "2024-07-14T00:10:03Z")
Stop posting useless “I heard someone else said” bullshit. And stop refusing to cite your bullshit. Stick to Facebook. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3049 "2024-07-14T00:13:04Z")
I have stopped. Maybe I like the Dope. Some people here like me. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3050 "2024-07-14T00:13:39Z")
Someone has said you’re full of bullshit. I read it. Sorry, can’t tell you where. It was on the internet. ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3051 "2024-07-14T00:14:30Z")
I believe it. But its not often. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3052 "2024-07-14T00:15:16Z")
Yes, being told by the mods how thin the ice one is on can certainly have that effect… ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3053 "2024-07-14T06:40:32Z")
I’m curious why you said you were unable to copy and paste a link in that thread. What isn’t working for you? ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3054 "2024-07-14T07:38:20Z")
I pressed the page, but no copying. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-you-thinking/991532/3055 "2024-07-14T08:41:26Z")
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