# \#mmp **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/mmp/102.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [It's Time For A New MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-a-new-mmp/1033440)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-for-a-new-mmp/1033440 "2026-09-29T03:24:34Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 57 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 86 and sunny, but will be cloudy late afternoon. I am still a bit sinusy, though I feel better today. 'Twill be a good… --- ## [(Old) GET READY TO RUM-BEAR! - A Fat Bear Week MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-get-ready-to-rum-bear-a-fat-bear-week-mmp/1033239)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-get-ready-to-rum-bear-a-fat-bear-week-mmp/1033239 "2026-09-28T11:30:14Z")
Grab some smoked salmon and get ready to vote for your favorite bulked up bruin. Know your bears. And if not, talk amongst yourselves. I’m up, caffeinated, and off to heave. It’s currently 71 degrees Ferret Height(21.… --- ## [Lost in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-the-mmp/1033251)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-the-mmp/1033251 "2026-09-21T17:29:13Z")
Where did everyone wander off to? It’s nearly 10:30am Pacific time, and there is no new MMP yet. Is everyone OK? --- ## [(Old) Late morning for the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-late-morning-for-the-mmp/1033053)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-late-morning-for-the-mmp/1033053 "2026-09-21T04:06:49Z")
So I don’t see the MMP this morning so I’ll start it. Guess everyone can sleep in or find stuff to do early on a Monday. --- ## [(Old) Looking ahead in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-looking-ahead-in-the-mmp/1032875)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-looking-ahead-in-the-mmp/1032875 "2026-09-14T13:07:29Z")
There’s something about Labor Day that makes me look at the months ahead - probably the numerous events and holidays. We’ve got the county fairs (successive weekends here in the tri-county area) at the end of the month, … --- ## [(Old) Falling Into The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-falling-into-the-mmp/1032714)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-falling-into-the-mmp/1032714 "2026-09-08T02:10:25Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 73 Amurrkin out and partly cloudy with a predicted high of 91 and sunny. I foresee some quality cee-mint pond time today, cause why not. We have nowhere we need or want … --- ## [(Old) Dark Skies in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dark-skies-in-the-mmp/1032523)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 321\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dark-skies-in-the-mmp/1032523 "2026-08-31T05:52:32Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 16c/61f with a predicted high of 22c/71f and sunny. Weather app says “The fucking sun is shining like diamonds in a goat’s ass. Which is fucking fun to google.” Following on from last… --- ## [(Old) Trying To Reason with Hurricane Season - A Hockey MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-trying-to-reason-with-hurricane-season-a-hockey-mmp/1030522)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-trying-to-reason-with-hurricane-season-a-hockey-mmp/1030522 "2026-08-28T16:47:33Z")
It’s (Meteorological)hurricane season today, and for the first time in 20 years it’s (hockey) Hurricane season, which I dread a lot less. Most of the experts are picking Vegas, but like I noted on a Cane FB group, this a… --- ## [(Old) Prepping for a visit in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-prepping-for-a-visit-in-the-mmp/1032376)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-prepping-for-a-visit-in-the-mmp/1032376 "2026-08-24T08:47:58Z")
Someone is going to drop in and you don’t have a whole lot of warning. Do you straighten the magazines on the coffee table and smile, or it is all out OMGTHISPLACEISAMESSWHATAMIGONNADO??? My mom is coming for lunch tomo… --- ## [(Old) Up, Up and Away in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-up-up-and-away-in-the-mmp/1032266)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 334\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-up-up-and-away-in-the-mmp/1032266 "2026-08-17T05:20:45Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 16c/60f with a predicted high of 23c/73f and mostly cloudy. Weather app says “Some people are like fucking clouds. Once they bugger off, it becomes a fucking beautiful day.” Weather a… --- ## [(Old) GoGo on Vacation - A Holiday MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-gogo-on-vacation-a-holiday-mmp/1032106)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-gogo-on-vacation-a-holiday-mmp/1032106 "2026-08-10T07:01:30Z")
Vacation! A couple of beers and cocktails in. Happy vacation to me! Talk amongst your selves. --- ## [(Old) A new topic for Slackards in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-new-topic-for-slackards-in-the-mmp/1031955)
**Author:** [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-new-topic-for-slackards-in-the-mmp/1031955 "2026-08-03T06:03:23Z")
I’m shocked. It’s 7:30am EDT. I didn’t even think I’d be 1st to comment on a topic. You Brits and early morning risers in US must be plum clean out of new topics…or just being slackards. Here ya go. Let’s see who ju… --- ## [(Old) How often do you change passwords - a secure MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-how-often-do-you-change-passwords-a-secure-mmp/1031803)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-how-often-do-you-change-passwords-a-secure-mmp/1031803 "2026-07-27T19:56:32Z")
I went thru a minor panic last night - I couldn’t access my main email (the one I use for banking, bill-paying, and all significant correspondence.) Immediate fear was a hack for reasons, but, unfortunately before I did … --- ## [(Old) Tell A Stoopid Joke MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-tell-a-stoopid-joke-mmp/1031637)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 348\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-tell-a-stoopid-joke-mmp/1031637 "2026-07-20T06:33:08Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 73 Amurrkin and partly cloudy with a predicted high of 87, becomin’ cloudy and with rain predicted around two p.m. We shall see. I need to call the pharmacy and re-fill … --- ## [(Old) Your first furniture in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-your-first-furniture-in-the-mmp/1031453)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 359\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-your-first-furniture-in-the-mmp/1031453 "2026-07-13T07:30:06Z")
What was the first piece if furniture you bought for yourself? When and what were the circumstances? My answer will follow in a bit. Carry on, and Happy Moanday! --- ## [(Old) The Gift of Life in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-gift-of-life-in-the-mmp/1031267)
**Author:** [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Replies:** 336\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-gift-of-life-in-the-mmp/1031267 "2026-07-06T13:05:01Z")
Hubs received many gifts of life over the past 4 years. We are very thankful for the people who donated blood and platelets and especially grateful for the 25 year old woman who donated the stem cells that he received. … --- ## [(Old) It's a matter of taste in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-a-matter-of-taste-in-the-mmp/1031097)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-its-a-matter-of-taste-in-the-mmp/1031097 "2026-06-29T07:35:49Z")
It’s a good thing that we all like different things, right? Else we’d run short of one and have too much of another, right? Yeah, pretty deep and profound. I’ll say more on the topic in another post. Today is starting … --- ## [(Old) My Cup Runneth Over- A Championship MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-my-cup-runneth-over-a-championship-mmp/1030907)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-my-cup-runneth-over-a-championship-mmp/1030907 "2026-06-22T08:12:10Z")
By the Numbers: 20: Years between Rod Brind’Amour winning the Cup as a Captain and a coach. 70: The number of years since anyone did that(Toe Blake 1956) 17: Number of years between Jordan Staal’s Cups(record) 0: Num… --- ## [(Old) Wassup, doc, in the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-wassup-doc-in-the-mmp/1030742)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 332\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-wassup-doc-in-the-mmp/1030742 "2026-06-15T08:28:11Z")
Semi-annual followup with my doc (OK, PA-C) this morning, My blood work last week was aces (Labcorp sent me a link the day after I was bled.) I’m not expecting any surprises, but I did put a list on my phone of things I … --- ## [(Old) I think I MAY start the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-think-i-may-start-the-mmp/1029989)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-think-i-may-start-the-mmp/1029989 "2026-06-04T13:28:05Z")
See what I did there? MAY - yanno, like this month… OK, not all that clever, but it should get us started. My day starts at 54 Ferrets with much rain promised. Plans are to go with the flow. Happy Moanday!! --- ## [(Old) Airmail in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-airmail-in-the-mmp/1030363)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-airmail-in-the-mmp/1030363 "2026-06-03T00:04:10Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 24c/75f with a predicted high of 342c/89f and sunny. Weather app says “The fucking sun is shining but it looks jaundiced.” I say Scorchio! Today in 1937, the first airmail letter to c… --- ## [(Old) The Heat Is On - A Heat Wave MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-heat-is-on-a-heat-wave-mmp/1030168)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-heat-is-on-a-heat-wave-mmp/1030168 "2026-05-25T02:56:26Z")
The temps are supposed to be in the mid 90s the first half of the week. I’m gonna Frey at work. :wink: But right now it’s 71 degrees Ferret Height(21.667 Centipedes). Spot is sacked out somewhere. But I’m up, caffein… --- ## [(Old) Things I (we?) should buy in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-things-i-we-should-buy-in-the-mmp/1029777)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 279\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-things-i-we-should-buy-in-the-mmp/1029777 "2026-05-11T10:39:55Z")
So, what do YOU want to purchase (other than food/gas/Rx/pet supplies/toilet paper) do you have anything unexpected on your “yeah, I should get one of those” lists? BACKSTORY! I got home almost an hour after we clocked … --- ## [(Old) Things ya gotta 'splain in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-things-ya-gotta-splain-in-the-mmp/1029588)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-things-ya-gotta-splain-in-the-mmp/1029588 "2026-05-04T17:27:04Z")
Well, you don’t hafta explain to US cuz we’re all smart ‘n’ stuff. But then there’s the rest of the world. “There’s no such thing as a stupid question.” Narrator: Ummm … I spent more than a few minutes at work earli… --- ## [(Old) Stone Cold Vacation A 4/20 MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-stone-cold-vacation-a-4-20-mmp/1029417)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-stone-cold-vacation-a-4-20-mmp/1029417 "2026-04-27T02:17:58Z")
It’s 4/20 so leave some milk and cookies out for Willie. It’s midnight, I’m on vacation, and hijack away. --- ## [(Old) A Day Off in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-day-off-in-the-mmp/1029239)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-day-off-in-the-mmp/1029239 "2026-04-20T04:25:38Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 8c/47f with a predicted high of 13c/55f and mostly sunny. Weather app says “If this fucking weather was a soup, it would be fucking called Bouillabullshit.” For the non-RDOS amongst us… --- ## [(Old) Where in the world is the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-where-in-the-world-is-the-mmp/1029063)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-where-in-the-world-is-the-mmp/1029063 "2026-04-13T02:07:01Z")
So it’s nearly 7:45am and no MMP? Unheard off! Intolerable! So I’ll start it. Leaving Wednesday for my big vacation of the year, doing Portugal, Spain and France for nearly 3 weeks. So where are the rest of you going… --- ## [(Old) Springing into cleaning in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-springing-into-cleaning-in-the-mmp/1028885)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 293\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-springing-into-cleaning-in-the-mmp/1028885 "2026-04-06T12:10:13Z")
Do you do special spring cleaning chores? I’ve got a few things I’ll be doing today, but they have nothing to do with it being spring - just stuff that needs doing. And later this week, I think I may finally clean the wi… --- ## [(Old) Marching along in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-marching-along-in-the-mmp/1028705)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-marching-along-in-the-mmp/1028705 "2026-03-30T13:06:05Z")
Have you ever marched in a parade? Or, for that matter, rode on a float or something? When I was a teen, I wore a muu-muu and rode on some sort of international float that Pepsi sponsored in (I think) a Columbus Day par… --- ## [(Old) March Madness Mother Nature Style In The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-march-madness-mother-nature-style-in-the-mmp/1028482)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-march-madness-mother-nature-style-in-the-mmp/1028482 "2026-03-23T12:17:26Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 68 Amurrkin out with rain/tstorms/apocalypse due to start any minute now. It’s downhill from there as temps will drop durin’ the day after the storms move through and th… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/mmp/102.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mmp)