If I woke up one morning, logged on and read an OP that said:
“As part of Texas History Month, I’m thinking of putting a Ford 351 Cleveland engine in my 1960’s chopper. How will this affect its performance in a hurricane, and are there any theological, alt sexual or cultural implications to my doing so?”
…I think my head would explode.
So, what would the OP that hit all of your buttons look like?
“Excuse me, I was wondering if anyone could outline a structure of introspective thought process/belief system analysis for me. More specifically, I’m looking for something of the sort that was first conceptualized by Carl Jung, but taken a step further; more ideological, which paradoxically lends itself to a less idealistic conclusion. The result of this system should be something akin to Jungian/Janovian self-awareness, as partially expressed by, say, Roland Orzabal of Tears For Fears. While you’re at it, recommend some good music for me; something with subtle and intricate layers of complexity that interact with each other in much the same way as my thoughts themselves intertwine in my subconscious. Oh, and one more thing: what the heck is up with people who insist that individual beliefs should be based solely on practicality-focused conclusions taken from one’s own life experiences? Don’t they realize that all that accomplishes is generation of random viewpoints that don’t coalesce into any kind of coherent philosophy, and will more often than not contradict each other to the point of rendering the person’s whole standpoint meaninglessness? Does this seem odd to anyone else?”
We’re talking 100-page essay. Minimum. 
Can anyone suggest ways in which I can entice the god-like, charming and erudiMiddlecase into having red-hot, rampant sex with me?
erudite, damn it, erudite.
“I live in Southern California and want to know good places to explore while freaked out on shrooms… any advice?”
My knowledge is pretty, y’know, activity-specific…
Isn’t bad, but to get the guys ‘n’ gals from CS onboard, you’d also have to ask for advice on how set the whole thing to music.
Also, lack of “GWB and/or Michael Moore is a poopy head” won’t go down too well with the knee jerk reactionary faction 
You had me at “erudiMiddlecase.”
When I can start a thread in IMHO: I just found five million dollars cash money. What do I do?
“I’d like real information on neo-paganism as it differs and relates to portrayals of Wicca on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Also, information on herbal medicine and early child care, breastfeeding a plus, but without the dogma of LLL. And isn’t massage therapy the best thing ever and in no way linked to prostitution? And how do I make an authentic 1900 French courtesan costume for under $30? While we’re here, let’s discuss polyamory and public nudity without getting our panties in a bunch.”
Yeah, I don’t think I can hope for a coherent post on all of my interests. I’d be better off with a whole forum for neo-hippie chicks. But neo-hippies bug the crap out of me.
I was going to write: “George W. Bush resigns and Jon Stewart becomes president!” but I figured, why go there?
You let me be your consultant, for a very reasonable fee of course.
Thanks folks; I’m glad somebody likes the idea of this thread. I woke up this morning and wondered if it came off as a “posting while drunk” sort of idea (BTW, I wasn’t, and I rarely drink, FWIW.)
True, those would have broader appeal, though I was more wondering what type of thread would make you (or me, or…) personally grab the monitor and kiss it, would act on you like candy-coated crack*, or at least compel you to keep the thread going in an extra window as you went through the day.
I think that trivia is on some level almost always an obssessive thing, also a personal thing, and I hink that each one of us has a subject or two that we almost can’t help showing interest in whenever the subject comes up.
*…And just for trivia’s sake, who first said this about the SDMB?
Thread title:
Star Trek Theology - Impact on Same Sex Relations and Presidential Elections
Throw in the OP something about kittens, driving, and chocolate, then sit back and watch it play out.
Andrew Lloyd Webber is writing the soundtrack for a film co-written by Stephen King & Matt Groening.
That project would give some people orgasms.
Ahem. How you doin’?
Hard to say for me. Depends on my mood. Generally speaking, if there’s a thread that’d be ultimate for me, I end up starting it myself.
Probably “Adapting The DC Comics Universe to the HERO System RPG, 5th Edition” - at the moment.
You know, I’d just be happy if someone would wish they had a monkey butler that wore a suit. And didn’t hang their head in shame.
Since we’re on the subject of posting while drunk, that is.
“Can anyone explain the themes of Dune with respect to the overall six-book storyline and current events, and offer theories regarding how these themes have been expressed in Herbert’s other works?”
OR
“Hey, atheists: lets have a calm rational discussion about how we might convince the rest of the world that we’re right and the consequences of attempting to do so. In the meantime, we can also discuss the evolution of religion and the human mind, and scientific evidence that disputes the factuality of all religions on earth.”
I’m not holding my breath or anything.
Pretty good, how you doing?
[wishes she could cyber-flirt as well as Kythereia]
Those are actually all topics I have had occasion to discuss here (well, except the Wicca in BtVS), just not all at once.
If you’d like to apply to become my stalker, you can read all about it!
Intelligent, Witty Discourse on Star Wars, Comic Books, Horror Movies, and the Ramifications of Paganism in the Modern World for Financially Independent, Passably Attractive Men With a Penchant For Slightly Overweight Redheads.
I’m not holding my breath. sigh
Public nudity always catches my eye.
I’ll have to do some thread-searches then…
Well, apart from the paganism, I’m right here!
Aww, come on. Tell me I didn’t kill this one.