# What's on your nightstand? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 16, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891 "2023-02-16T13:55:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/61 "2023-02-17T16:25:57Z")
60 posts and not one bong. I had a college roommate who would take a hit off his bong first thing every morning. God I hated having roommates. It does remind me, though, of an additional item I have on my nightstand: a lighter. I use it to light the fireplace most nights. During the warmer months, it’s in the top drawer, but this time of year, it’s usually on top. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/62 "2023-02-17T17:00:52Z")
I guess I’m Old Lady Prepared. The nightstand is actually a table. Very small, about 14” square. Too small. Always cluttered-looking. It’s made of marble. I think. Not my first choice for a nightstand, but I inherited it. The lamp is a standing lamp, so it doesn’t take up room on the table. There’d be room for nothing else. On the table itself: - Phone handset in its charger (no cell service here) - Small decorative box containing Chapstick, spare set of car keys, tooth flossers and other bits and bobs - Reading glasses - Kindle - Remote controls for TV and bed adjustments - Back scratcher - Water bottle, reusable - Two small containers of different medications Below the nightstand table: - Box of tissues - Shoes, in case of an earthquake - Small emergency flashlight, tucked inside the shoes On the nightstand on the opposite side of the bed: - Digital clock with USB ports for charging, really only useful for learning why I’m awake so damn early - Lamp - Charging cords We shan’t get into what’s under the bed skirt. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/63 "2023-02-17T17:04:59Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > We shan’t get into what’s under the bed skirt. Dust. Cat hair. Sometimes one or more cats. Sometimes a pencil and/or other small item knocked off the nightstand and under the bed by the cats. I hope no cat puke. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/64 "2023-02-17T17:06:26Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > Dust. Yes, this for sure! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/65 "2023-02-17T17:12:40Z")
> [@thorny\_locust](#): > > > [@Aspenglow](#): > > > > We shan’t get into what’s under the bed skirt. > > Dust. Cat hair. Sometimes one or more cats. Sometimes a pencil and/or other small item knocked off the nightstand and under the bed by the cats. I hope no cat puke. Our robot goes under our bed, so it’s pretty dust free most of the time. (which is good, because it’s a higher bed, and you can see under it.) ---
**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:** [February 17, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/66 "2023-02-17T17:14:39Z")
- Coaster. - Digital clock/radio. - A few books. - Huge pile of Private Eye mags (must move these bloody things). ---
**Author:** ![Sooner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sooner/32/7875_2.png) [@Sooner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sooner)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/67 "2023-02-17T17:25:06Z")
I my case an IPad, a lamp, and a bottle of water. A couple weeks ago, a similar question was asked on my facebook feed. To my shock, the most common answer was a handgun. I do live in a Trumpy area. 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/68 "2023-02-17T17:38:50Z")
Lamp. Analog clock. little ceramic tray for my glasses. In winter, a jar of No-Crack Skin Cream. Stack of books with the current one on the top. ---
**Author:** ![mordecaiB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mordecaib/32/7725_2.png) [@mordecaiB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mordecaiB)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/69 "2023-02-17T18:40:16Z")
Small lamp, about 8 to 10 inches tall with 3 way bulb. The base of the lamp has two plug ins for my Kindle and alarm clock. It also has two USB ports. That’s it. > [@Jaycat.again](#): > > Monkey wrench. > Half-eaten ham sandwich. Are those always there? > [@Procrustus](#): > > It does remind me, though, of an additional item I have on my nightstand: a lighter. I use it to light the fireplace most nights. Aren’t we fancy, a bedroom fireplace. I’d like to have one of those. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/70 "2023-02-17T18:45:17Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > We shan’t get into what’s under the bed skirt. Let’s! His 100lb college portfolio case, several boxes of Flor carpet squares and that’s all I can see behind the rim of dust bunnies guarding the perimeter. I’ll need some liquid courage and a head lamp to go further. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/71 "2023-02-17T18:54:31Z")
> [@mordecaiB](#): > > Aren’t we fancy, a bedroom fireplace. I’d like to have one of those. Yeah, we really love it. Just the right amount of heat and ambiance. looks somewhat like this. (not our bedroom) > **[Original Furniture, Art, & Decor | Wescover](https://www.wescover.com/items)** > > Delve into the unique creations of designers & artists from around the world ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891/72 "2023-02-17T20:17:28Z")
Lamp, current read (in this case, Catcher In The Rye), small flashlight, Hand lotion, spray bottle (for bothersome cat). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-on-your-nightstand/979891.md?page=3)