# When in discourse of sequential threads

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [June 22, 2020, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906 "2020-06-22T17:57:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2020, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/181 "2020-09-14T11:20:54Z")

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**Worlds oldest snake in captivity decides to be a mommy without a males help at 62**

**We’re expecting a baby**

Congratulations!

I’ll give you a rattle.

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/182 "2020-09-14T14:16:18Z")

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When should I get my flu shot?  
When searching for a job

(cough, cough) “Not to worry, I got my flu shot this morning.”

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/183 "2020-09-14T19:19:59Z")

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Why is Star Wars so popular?  
Nothing new in American art/culture since 1980?

That’s why I still like it because everything else is derivative.

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/184 "2020-09-15T01:46:38Z")

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When searching for a job  
Do sensitive people like dark humour more than less sensitive people?

“You look like a sensitive interviewer who likes a good laugh. What’s the difference between a baby and a baked potato?”

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/185 "2020-09-15T13:31:26Z")

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America is Sterilizing ICE Detainees!? What-The-Actual-Fuck…?  
As if the cockroaches weren’t enough (Moving woes)

FIRST they move me into prison, THEN it’s full of cockroaches, and THEN I get forcibly sterilized! What a week!

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/186 "2020-09-15T18:01:54Z")

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Things that were done in your childhood that would never be allowed today  
Rough bars and bar fights

“C’mon kid, put up your dukes, it’ll be good for you. Loser buys the beer!”

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**Author:** ![MEBuckner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mebuckner/32/2896_2.png) [@MEBuckner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MEBuckner)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2020, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/187 "2020-09-16T12:01:27Z")

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**What is the health plan for families of ex Vice Presidents?  
Judge: “You can either join the Army or go to jail.”**

“Sarge, I got this pain in my right side…”  
“Awright, Pence, report to the infirmary after you finish your KP duty!”

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/188 "2020-09-17T14:01:39Z")

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Diarrhea: Deadly and Not  
Famous couples with the same first name

Ahhh, I remember when Diarrhea Deadly first went out with Diarrhea Not. The press was speculating on if the pairing should be called DeadNot.

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/189 "2020-09-17T14:46:09Z")

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What does it mean to be “buying into the cashless agenda?”  
U.S. Senate races 2020

The candidates prefer cash, but will also gladly accept credit card payments, cashiers’ checks, bank transfers, bitcoin…

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**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/190 "2020-09-17T15:56:31Z")

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**You wake up tomorrow to any amazing and true headline you want, what is it?**  
**Advice on powerline adapters**

Way to go after the important stuff.

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/191 "2020-09-17T18:21:34Z")

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Online dating during quarantine!  
What is the FULL title of your cat?

Mistress Hellcat is getting _lots_ of attention from the BDSM crowd.

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**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/192 "2020-09-17T21:21:37Z")

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**Today in nature I saw**  
**“Terrible Maps”**

My hiking partner tried to convince me they were just litter, but I know they grow wild in the forest!

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/193 "2020-09-19T20:29:23Z")

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How comfortable are you around those with different political opinions?  
Tell me about compression socks for edema

You know who else wore compression socks? Hitler!

> **[r/hitlerinsocks - Swiping right](https://www.reddit.com/r/hitlerinsocks/comments/imhwnb/swiping_right/)**
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> 248 votes and 4 comments so far on Reddit

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**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/194 "2020-09-20T15:27:30Z")

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**What Could Superman Do to Fight Wildfires?**  
**Help with HVAC filters**

He _could_ do that, sure. Seems like a bit of a waste of his unique abilities, though…

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/195 "2020-09-21T01:20:06Z")

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Things that were done in your childhood that would never be allowed today  
Incarcerated Voting

We had Mama jailed for voting for Dick Nixon, but it was all in good fun.

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/196 "2020-09-21T10:35:38Z")

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Cars that you used to see everywhere, but now have disappeared from the roads, part II  
My very first MMP!

Yeah, I never see Mazda Miata Pros on the road anymore.

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/197 "2020-09-21T14:28:22Z")

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Expand the court  
How much developable land is left in the US?

Not enough for the expanded court amirite?

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**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\
**Post date:** [September 21, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/198 "2020-09-21T21:09:55Z")

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What is your favourite slang expression?  
Frozen custard

“Man, that new Tiktokker is just the _frozen custard_, if ya can grab what I’m tryin’ to yeet at ya.”

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**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/199 "2020-09-22T00:07:51Z")

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**How will Michael Richard Pence be remembered**  
**Rough bars and bar fights**

LOL, serves him right!

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**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/200 "2020-09-22T01:54:27Z")

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Amazon scam I’m not familiar with  
When You Grunt, Push, And Strain To Defecate, What’s Actually Happening

I dunno, but I’m not opening the package.

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