# Where are the sequential threds of yesteryear? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 11, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742 "2015-03-11T04:08:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 65
**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 12, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1281 "2015-09-12T23:41:01Z")
\*\* “I always felt I was a boy/girl.” Please get a mammogram \*\* ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1282 "2015-09-13T02:23:45Z")
**Stupid Republican idea of the day** **Loopy Limericks** Catastrophic Limerick By Madeleine Begun Kane In theory, we have a democracy, Though some call it a Christian theocracy. But whatever you deem Our land, it would seem That the GOP goal’s kakistocracy.\* \*Kakistocracy is “government by the least qualified or most unprincipled citizens.” ---
**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 13, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1283 "2015-09-13T16:05:53Z")
**What are you supposed to say when someone keeps bringing up that they are overweight? How to find telephone friends?** ---
**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 13, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1284 "2015-09-13T23:57:27Z")
\*\*Scandinavians aren’t really happy Please get a mammogram \*\* Getting squished between the plates will cheer you up! \*\*Weird, strange or impressive things you’ve done I sold a computer to somebody in Nigeria… \*\* ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1285 "2015-09-14T00:14:31Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > **Headline: “Scientists Design Killer Robot …” > Japanese Hotel Operated by Robots** > > I am _definitely_ not staying in that hotel.:eek: I saw those two together and my first thought was “Don’t even _think_ about stealing those towels.” ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1286 "2015-09-14T14:10:10Z")
\*\*“What exactly is the fascination with Homosexuality I always felt I was a boy/girl.” \*\* Spock voice: Fascinating ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1287 "2015-09-14T14:20:40Z")
\*\*What substantive difference would it make if Obama had been born in Kenya? Affirmative Action: Use enslavement history as a test? \*\* American Affirmative Action got Obama on the path to the White House ---
**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, 2015, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1288 "2015-09-14T15:33:34Z")
\*\* Dear auto dealership: I have given up wheat, and I want to die.\*\* So, can you sell me a used Pinto? ---
**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, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1289 "2015-09-14T17:16:48Z")
\*\*My sister is trying to cheat me out of parents estate. What to do? Please get a mammogram \*\* Don’t ask Why! Just do it! ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1290 "2015-09-14T17:45:51Z")
\*\*The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Most ridiculous dialog you’ve heard Poll: Was Spock sexy? Data? Odo? Star Wars Episode VII ANTI-anticipation thread \*\* ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1291 "2015-09-14T19:23:17Z")
\*\*Americans visiting Sydney; How different will the food be? Why are feet and / or hair gross? \*\* Yeah, mate. That there is some good kangaroo leg, right off the barbie! ---
**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, 2015, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1292 "2015-09-14T19:49:31Z")
\*\*Need some guinea pig advice Please get a mammogram \*\* But it’s hard to get all those little guinea pig boobs between the plates at the same time! ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1293 "2015-09-14T20:20:43Z")
\*\*Your Best Fun But Completely Useless Skill I am a safe cracker. Or the power of nail clippers \*\* ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1294 "2015-09-14T21:20:52Z")
**Weird, strange or impressive things you’ve done Removing an Animal from a Glue Trap** Yup, that’s pretty impressive. ---
**Author:** ![stillownedbysetters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@stillownedbysetters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stillownedbysetters)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1295 "2015-09-14T21:37:10Z")
\*\* Most despicable television character in history, in your humble opinion Tom Lehrer is still alive! \*\* Looks like the Pubbies are polling again ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1296 "2015-09-14T22:06:13Z")
**The Saddest Movie Ever Disney making “Mary Poppins” sequel** With Dick Van Dyke reprising his role. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1297 "2015-09-14T22:45:29Z")
\*\*Spoiled teen or am I just a grumpy old lady? Please get a mammogram \*\* Seems a bit invasive. Just a simple measurement of droopiness should give you a good hint about age. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_Panic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/don_t_panic/32/398_2.png) [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1298 "2015-09-14T23:47:11Z")
\*\*You’re beseiged by a merciless, sadistic enemy. Do you fight to the last, or take your own life? Would you rather wrestle a chimpanzee raised among humans or a wild alligator? \*\* Is there a fifth option, where I can slip quietly out the back? ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1299 "2015-09-15T00:30:47Z")
\*\*What did the sailors on Columbus’ ships do all day? Is there some clever way to roll rigid plastic easier? \*\* They rolled rigid plastic, if you know what I mean. ---
**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, 2015, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742/1300 "2015-09-15T12:09:41Z")
\*\* Turkey: Call to prayer. Danger to infidels? High school rings and letter jackets?\*\* They’re acceptable attire. Just ditch the yoga pants. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742.md?page=64) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-sequential-threds-of-yesteryear/714742.md?page=66)