# 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:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2302 "2024-11-14T18:08:30Z")

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**Venting about packaging — can be difficult to open!**  
**Is it safe to eat this cheese?**

Well, the cheese is safe but you really should take it out of the packaging first as that stuff isn’t good for you.

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**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2303 "2024-11-16T19:50:50Z")

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**How do I become a freemason?**  
**Drilling concrete**

And other stuff.

**Ask a silly question**  
**Flatulence etiquette in department stores?**

Don’t worry. We won’t make a big stink about it.

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**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2304 "2024-11-21T15:47:53Z")

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**People in TV/Movies/Books/etc who were bad at their jobs. (Spoilers)**  
**The Shaggs**

I don’t think it counts if your job is to be bad at your job…

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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:** [November 21, 2024, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2305 "2024-11-21T19:41:02Z")

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What distinguishes a pogrom from a race riot?  
I hate Subway!

You think that’s bad, try being in the middle of lunchtime rush at Jersey Mike’s when they run out of condiments.

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**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2306 "2024-11-22T14:35:36Z")

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**Why is UFO-related stuff classified  
Speaking of the ancient Pharoahs**

and

**Speaking of the ancient Paroahs  
What is wrong with my keyboard at work?**

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**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2307 "2024-11-23T00:06:09Z")

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**Stop Panicking!**

**Now what should people on the left do?**

Well if we’ve moved through denial and anger I believe bargaining is next.

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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:** [November 25, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2308 "2024-11-25T14:00:12Z")

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**OCD Rituals**  
**WTF dreams**

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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:** [November 26, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2309 "2024-11-26T18:00:49Z")

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**Chlorine doesn’t make pools smell like chlorine, pee does  
Haunting Aroma  
I think I’m done with Thanksgiving**

I don’t care if it is Palm Springs, we’re having dinner inside this year! **strong text**

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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:** [November 28, 2024, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2310 "2024-11-28T22:45:08Z")

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Words I didn’t realize were pejorative until later in life  
Haunting Aroma

Saying someone has a haunting aroma is a kind way of suggesting they need to shower more than once a month.

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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:** [December 2, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2311 "2024-12-02T14:46:51Z")

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**Why did we evolve finger- and toenails? What purpose do they serve?**  
**Nails in a Wood Stove**

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**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2312 "2024-12-02T14:50:46Z")

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**I think I’m done with Thanksgiving**  
**Haunting Aroma**

Time to pitch the Thanksgiving leftovers if they smell that bad!

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**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2313 "2024-12-02T17:39:32Z")

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**what are some legal ways to work for a for profit business without getting paid or compensated**

**retirees-anybody miss working**

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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:** [December 3, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2314 "2024-12-03T15:39:53Z")

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How effective would bullets be against giant insects/spiders?  
South Korea Declares Martial Law

Australia tried that, but the venomous snakes didn’t give a shit.

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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:** [December 3, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2315 "2024-12-03T19:10:35Z")

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How do you prepare your Turkey?  
What were you THINKING?

Didn’t expect it [to turn out so well done](https://www.wkyt.com/video/2024/12/02/multi-million-dollar-mansion-destroyed-by-thanksgiving-turkey-frying-mishap/).

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**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\
**Post date:** [December 4, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2316 "2024-12-04T18:26:15Z")

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**When do you go to the doctor?**  
**Amazon problem**

Just post two reviews and call me in the morning.

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**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2317 "2024-12-05T18:07:41Z")

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On the “Suggestions” at the bottom of my page:

**Make the Rich pay their Fair Share!**

**United Health Care CEO assassinated, the P&E edition**

When social frustration boils over …

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**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2318 "2024-12-06T13:55:26Z")

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**Dumb question for you corn farmers out there**  
**How do I make a Facebook “friend request” just disappear?**

Sorry, “cornfield” is just a metaphor.

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**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2319 "2024-12-06T16:42:30Z")

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**The ethics of health insurance**

**Said No One Ever**

I can buy that.

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**Author:** ![Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/q.q.switcheroo/32/5713_2.png) [@Q.Q.Switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.Q.Switcheroo)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2320 "2024-12-07T03:36:12Z")

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**What is the first sentence from the book you are currently reading?**  
**Luke I am your whatever**

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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:** [December 7, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-in-discourse-of-sequential-threads/911906/2321 "2024-12-07T13:20:18Z")

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What’s this on Gidget’s butt?  
Luke I am your whatever

It figured that Gidget would have tats in the modern remake, but c’mon.

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