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**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2003, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-and-unmarried-undateable/197552 "2003-08-30T16:46:34Z")
I don’t know if this is happening to me or not, but … I’m a 37 years old guy. Never married. There have been only two or three women in my life that I could call “girlfriends.” I’m attractive, intelligent, not social… --- ## [Does Every State Have a Military Base?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-every-state-have-a-military-base/326422)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2005, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-every-state-have-a-military-base/326422 "2005-10-17T05:41:30Z")
Not counting Reserves and National Guard, does every state have at least one military base (Air Force, Marines, Army, or Navy)? - Jinx --- ## [If you die before you die, you will not die when you die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-die-before-you-die-you-will-not-die-when-you-die/329975)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-die-before-you-die-you-will-not-die-when-you-die/329975 "2016-02-13T14:23:49Z")
I saw this in a Greek Orthodox monastery: “If you die before you die, you will not die when you die” What can they mean by it? One possibility: If you accept the fact that there is no personal “you”, that we are all es… --- ## [Ask the linguist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-linguist/399039)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2007, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-linguist/399039 "2007-04-14T00:27:37Z")
I’ve seen a number of really, really cool language threads in the last few weeks, so as a new member, I thought it’d be neat to volunteer my pseudo-expertise to this forum. I know we have a few linguists floating around … --- ## [Lockers in school corridors... TV trope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lockers-in-school-corridors-tv-trope/1011547)
**Author:** [@antechinus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antechinus)\ **Replies:** 298\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lockers-in-school-corridors-tv-trope/1011547 "2025-06-18T21:02:29Z")
A common trope in US television shows is school students interacting (often bullying) in front of lockers in a corridor. Are these lockers in corridor actually a thing in US schools or a manufactured storytelling prop? --- ## [Why don't Muslim women smile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-muslim-women-smile/234614)
**Author:** [@ccwaterback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ccwaterback)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2004, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-muslim-women-smile/234614 "2004-03-19T04:16:25Z")
I was at a mall the other day and I stopped to eyeball some things in a window display. There was a Muslim woman standing nearby (identified by her head scarf). We happened to make eye contact and I smiled and said hel… --- ## [Electric guitar shopping: recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-guitar-shopping-recommendations/703182)
**Author:** [@spazurek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spazurek)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2014, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-guitar-shopping-recommendations/703182 "2014-11-06T05:00:24Z")
My wife, who loves me very much, is thinking about buying me a nice electric guitar to replace the crummy cheapo I have that’s falling apart. But I’m pretty overwhelmed by the prospect. Our budget is $1000, but I’d be pl… --- ## [How horrible was it to be killed by Mount St. Helens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-horrible-was-it-to-be-killed-by-mount-st-helens/751975)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-horrible-was-it-to-be-killed-by-mount-st-helens/751975 "2016-04-15T20:14:57Z")
For a long time, because he was the famous holdout, I thought that Harry “I’m not leaving” Truman was the only person killed when Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980. Turns out that about 57 people died that day. My questi… --- ## [Richard Glover: 'Tattoo climate change deniers'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-glover-tattoo-climate-change-deniers/584762)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-glover-tattoo-climate-change-deniers/584762 "2011-06-15T21:06:22Z")
Article here. Let’s just think about that for a moment. I think I’ll just link to this response: I think little more needs to be said. --- ## [I can't believe I'd never heard of...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-believe-id-never-heard-of/603816)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2011, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-believe-id-never-heard-of/603816 "2011-12-03T22:40:36Z")
I’m reasonably well read on various topics concerning history, and was thus very surprised while listening to the excellent BBC A History of the World in 100 Objects podcast to learn about The Crown of Thorns, which is a… --- ## [~~~ Virtual Christmas Party ~~~](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-christmas-party/218862)
**Author:** [@misstee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misstee)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2003, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-christmas-party/218862 "2003-12-26T02:58:53Z")
Merry Christmas to all, My virtual house is now open for the best doper Christmas Party ever. When you come to the door, please hang your coat up and have a good time. misstee-- (hanging the mistletoe right now. :)) --- ## [Are militant atheists real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-militant-atheists-real/686920)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-militant-atheists-real/686920 "2014-04-27T01:34:52Z")
Real in the sense that they occur in real life, they certainly have a population online but well you know how that goes(I could probably find an online community of people who think they are unicorns). Are there really … --- ## [Why do women marry men on death row?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-marry-men-on-death-row/542858)
**Author:** [@deb2world](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deb2world)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-marry-men-on-death-row/542858 "2010-06-13T15:06:06Z")
I was recently watch a documentary about the night stalker Richard Ramirez. They mentioned he had married a woman in prison. from Wikipedia: As a writer this woman is more than likely intellegent. Also one hears of … --- ## [Unintentionally Overhearing Weird Conversations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-overhearing-weird-conversations/571898)
**Author:** [@nani](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nani)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-overhearing-weird-conversations/571898 "2011-02-26T19:50:08Z")
Today at the university gym I was walking to the locker room and I suddenly started to hear the conversation of two guys walking behind me. The first guy was talking in a normal, serious tone, and I just heard the last … --- ## [Most Depressing Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-depressing-song/435014)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2008, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-depressing-song/435014 "2008-01-31T03:43:34Z")
A CBC show called “As It Happens” recently asked listeners to name what they thought was the most depressing song of all time, ever. In honor of this depressing time of year, don’t ya know. Well they had interesting re… --- ## [Newsflash! Britney ain't a virgin! Also, hot oil can burn you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsflash-britney-aint-a-virgin-also-hot-oil-can-burn-you/187149)
**Author:** [@bernse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bernse)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2003, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newsflash-britney-aint-a-virgin-also-hot-oil-can-burn-you/187149 "2003-08-23T14:21:38Z")
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030708/en\_nm/people\_spears\_dc\_4 Yeah. Thats worthy of front page news. Maybe I’m just bitter… I dunno. --- ## [Mother seeks vegence for her son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-seeks-vegence-for-her-son/783238)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mother-seeks-vegence-for-her-son/783238 "2017-03-30T17:50:27Z")
So in Charlotte, North Carolina a woman is demanding her son’s killer be charged with a crime. The only problem is her so was robbing a Pizza Hut at the time at gunpoint. The male involved had lost job after job, includ… --- ## [The Bill of Rights - which would eliminate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bill-of-rights-which-would-eliminate/209363)
**Author:** [@Knighted\_Vorpal\_Sword](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knighted_Vorpal_Sword)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2003, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bill-of-rights-which-would-eliminate/209363 "2003-11-05T15:45:42Z")
The U.S. Constitution has ten amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights. Suppose, for whatever reason, you had to eliminate one (and only one) amendment. Which one would it be, and why? (This actually came up for a… --- ## [My 10 minutes in MRI HELL!!! (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-10-minutes-in-mri-hell-long/210286)
**Author:** [@NYR407](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NYR407)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2004, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-10-minutes-in-mri-hell-long/210286 "2004-01-08T15:41:46Z")
Ok, I am not sure if this is going to turn into me pitting the lab techs or not so I am putting it here to see what others have to say first. Mods, if it belongs elsewhere please move it. To make a long story shorter, … --- ## [Corn maze.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corn-maze/599868)
**Author:** [@whatsthedealman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whatsthedealman)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corn-maze/599868 "2011-10-29T00:42:58Z")
Other than barging through the corn like a crazy person, is the simple solution to a maze to just follow the right or left wall all the way out if you get lost? Does it work the same way to go through the maze, start to … --- ## [suspension experts: what causes wheel hop under braking/acceleration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspension-experts-what-causes-wheel-hop-under-braking-acceleration/635554)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suspension-experts-what-causes-wheel-hop-under-braking-acceleration/635554 "2012-09-26T22:02:00Z")
Check out this video (indexed to t=23s) of an Ocelot Force Protection Vehicle experiencing a mechanical failure during a braking test. Under heavy braking, the rear tires lock up and the axle begins to bounce; the ampli… --- ## [FUCK Microsoft and their activation BULLSHIT!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-microsoft-and-their-activation-bullshit/731630)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-microsoft-and-their-activation-bullshit/731630 "2015-09-22T10:34:34Z")
I’ve never had to deal with the absurd level of incompetence and run around I’ve had to deal with tonight from Microsoft. Long story short: Upgraded from win 8.1 to win10 pro (freeupgrade). Switched my PC to a smaller… --- ## [What do you think about Tatoos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-tatoos/746421)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-tatoos/746421 "2016-02-28T23:28:51Z")
I was prompted to start this thread by a picture I saw about a Danish aid worker helping a Nigerian child who is terribly malnourished (and close to death’s doorstep) and was thought to be a “witch” by some people in her… --- ## [Why do terror groups keep making the same mistake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-terror-groups-keep-making-the-same-mistake/698685)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-terror-groups-keep-making-the-same-mistake/698685 "2014-09-24T18:12:26Z")
I was reading on CNN earlier, and it seems that the UK is seriously considering joining the US’s coalition (presumably of the willing :p) to fight against ISIS/ISIL. There are also some other countries lining up or at l… --- ## [Ask the guy who’s severely color-blind.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-s-severely-color-blind/287826)
**Author:** [@AndyPolley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyPolley)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-s-severely-color-blind/287826 "2005-02-12T16:26:46Z")
Inspired by the discussion on this thread on color perception, and at the request of Queen Tonya, I have decided to host my own “Ask the … Guy” thread. I’m color blind. So much so that I don’t even understand it. Ther… --- ## [Steam 5 day black friday sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-5-day-black-friday-sale/561823)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-5-day-black-friday-sale/561823 "2010-12-07T08:01:49Z")
This isn’t as big as the Christmas sale will be, but it’s big enough to warrant its own thread, especially since the unusual format this year will probably allow us to do a few group buys and we can use this thread to co… --- ## ["IRS-Gate" - JUMP ON IT, DOPERS!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-gate-jump-on-it-dopers/658230)
**Author:** [@Habakkuk3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habakkuk3)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-gate-jump-on-it-dopers/658230 "2013-05-16T02:18:40Z")
I think this administration has OUT-NIXON’ED NIXON! IRS Targeting political adversaries of the current administration! unbelieveable --- ## [The Hunger Games series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hunger-games-series/567152)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hunger-games-series/567152 "2012-06-08T06:42:47Z")
I just picked the first book on a whim. It’s a Young Adult book and wasn’t too sure how I was going to like it. I loved it and was able to complete the entire series in three days. It wasn’t a hard read at all but very e… --- ## [Very picky eaters kids who are not provided with preferred foods. Do they eventually eat or starve?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-picky-eaters-kids-who-are-not-provided-with-preferred-foods-do-they-eventually-eat-or-starve/676920)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-picky-eaters-kids-who-are-not-provided-with-preferred-foods-do-they-eventually-eat-or-starve/676920 "2014-02-01T20:38:51Z")
Assuming you have a kid who is otherwise healthy, but refuses to eat anything other than a few select foods. Assume further that facilities do not exist to force feed them via IVs or similar. If their favored foods are n… --- ## [Help me pick a new middle name.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-a-new-middle-name/621898)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pick-a-new-middle-name/621898 "2012-10-17T22:06:32Z")
I am seriously thinking about changing my middle name. It is “Wayne”. I’ve never really liked it, and it has a bad reputation. I don’t think it flows well with the rest of my name, either. The only rules for a new na… --- ## [People who support all drugs being OTC...explain your reasoning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-support-all-drugs-being-otc-explain-your-reasoning/613739)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-support-all-drugs-being-otc-explain-your-reasoning/613739 "2012-03-22T13:03:33Z")
In the thread about Plan B, erislover said: I replied back: From what I gather, the main line of reasoning for wanting all drugs OTC is the idea of a smaller government, less regulation, and the idea that a person ne… --- ## [The 80s Prom Soundtrack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-80s-prom-soundtrack/478214)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2008, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-80s-prom-soundtrack/478214 "2008-12-22T05:24:32Z")
Okay, there’s a 30th B-Day coming up within our circle of friends. The theme selected has been a Prom - 80s Style (why that’s appropriate I have no idea. I’m one of only two attendees at the party old enough to have actu… --- ## [How do people who don't know math get into college? Here's one way. (long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-who-dont-know-math-get-into-college-heres-one-way-long/150334)
**Author:** [@Daowajan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daowajan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2003, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-who-dont-know-math-get-into-college-heres-one-way-long/150334 "2003-01-25T23:28:36Z")
I’ve talked about this in other threads before, but I’m still rather embarassed about it. A lot of people tend to assume that the kids in college who have some bizarre deficiency, such as showing up in a history class an… --- ## [Worse neighbor: Homer Simpson, Peter Griffin, or Stan Smith?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-neighbor-homer-simpson-peter-griffin-or-stan-smith/484266)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worse-neighbor-homer-simpson-peter-griffin-or-stan-smith/484266 "2018-04-26T19:00:50Z")
So after months of looking for work, you find yourself in a job interview with an exec who absolutely loves you and at a company you’ve always dreamed of working. They offer you the chance to set your own hours and a t… --- ## [Why does modern music suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-modern-music-suck/370621)
**Author:** [@solkoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solkoe)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-modern-music-suck/370621 "2012-08-05T13:32:57Z")
There, I said it. I can’t listen to the radio. One word, overproduced. I just finished watching a movie with lots of sixties music in it. What is it about that music that just makes it sound so interesting. Don’t le… --- ## [Does Turning The Car A/C Up Use More Gas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-turning-the-car-a-c-up-use-more-gas/418528)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-turning-the-car-a-c-up-use-more-gas/418528 "2007-09-11T17:39:58Z")
I know that having it on uses more gas, but does having it on a high setting rather than low use more gas? Thanks in advance. Oops. Someone please ask a mod to move this, thanks again. --- ## [I'll make a cartoon from your anagram, part 2!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-make-a-cartoon-from-your-anagram-part-2/327691)
**Author:** [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-make-a-cartoon-from-your-anagram-part-2/327691 "2005-11-09T07:34:06Z")
In this thread, I offered to make cartoons from people’s anagrammed usernames. Lately I’ve had a niggling to do more, and our generous Hal Briston has offered to host the images again, so if there’s anyone who missed th… --- ## [Top 3 SDMB Threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-3-sdmb-threads/703429)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-3-sdmb-threads/703429 "2014-11-12T15:51:26Z")
If you were asked to give the 3 best examples of great threads on this board, what would you pick? --- ## [Oh, you "poor" Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-you-poor-americans/363995)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2006, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-you-poor-americans/363995 "2006-07-18T10:53:53Z")
This thread is making me sick. “Boo-hoo! I can only afford a two-bedroom apartment for myself” “Boo-hoo! if you add in my cable and broadband costs, I’m living beyond my $20 000 income. Thank god for credit cards” “B… --- ## [Another antigay pastor is outed.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-antigay-pastor-is-outed/544242)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-antigay-pastor-is-outed/544242 "2010-06-30T09:00:20Z")
This time it’s Minnesota pastor Tom Brock who last year blamed a tornado that damaged a convention center and church on ELCA’s “decision to accept homosexual relationships and ordain gay ministers in monogamous relations… --- ## [1984 or Animal farm ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1984-or-animal-farm/506829)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1984-or-animal-farm/506829 "2009-08-19T15:00:40Z")
why ? --- ## ['Appetite for Destruction' or 'Nevermind'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appetite-for-destruction-or-nevermind/618688)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2012, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appetite-for-destruction-or-nevermind/618688 "2012-04-16T12:14:48Z")
Frontmen notwithstanding, which is a better, more creative, groundbreaking, legendary, adjective-worthy album? Personally, I think AfD is a much better album. I was incredibly disappointed with Nevermind. In fact, the… --- ## [Musing on Heinlein's "Starship Troopers"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musing-on-heinleins-starship-troopers/723171)
**Author:** [@Sangahyando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sangahyando)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musing-on-heinleins-starship-troopers/723171 "2024-10-29T16:37:30Z")
Prompted by thoughts about Robert A Heinlein’s novel Starship Troopers. The most-discussed aspect of said work seems to be, its being set in a basically democratic society, one of whose rules is that nobody may vote, or… --- ## [Another "misspellings or grammatical errors that drive you nuts" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-misspellings-or-grammatical-errors-that-drive-you-nuts-thread/460183)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2008, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-misspellings-or-grammatical-errors-that-drive-you-nuts-thread/460183 "2008-08-25T23:59:49Z")
I’ll open with formally/formerly. “Grand Opening: Jim’s Bar and Grill (formally known as Lou’s Bar)” That means that if you’re a friend you can call it Jim, but if it’s your first time, you better call 'em Lou. I’ve s… --- ## [Is it me, or is Sara Sidner just plain hot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-me-or-is-sara-sidner-just-plain-hot/474866)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2008, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-me-or-is-sara-sidner-just-plain-hot/474866 "2008-12-02T01:38:09Z")
Due to the awful attacks in Mumbai, Sara Sidner of CNN is getting a lot of airtime in this country at least. My god that woman is hot. She’s intelligent, articulate, gutsy and hot hot hotty hot hot. Right? I mean, plea… --- ## [Most misused song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-misused-song/621887)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-misused-song/621887 "2012-05-20T19:38:57Z")
Today I heard the song “For The Love Of Money” by the O’Jays being used in an ad for a lottery. It always amuses me how people keep using this song to promote financial stuff when the song is about how money degrades pe… --- ## [Botticelli -- Mar 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-mar-2021/933991)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-mar-2021/933991 "2021-04-04T17:38:43Z")
Thought that poem was written in the 1880s. Oh, well… I am Y. Previous incredibly exciting thread: Botticelli February 2021 Discourse, this topic bears no resemblance whatsoever to “Martha Marcy May Marlene”. … --- ## ["Freedom's just another word..."--meaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedoms-just-another-word-meaning/344911)
**Author:** [@scatmanjohn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scatmanjohn)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freedoms-just-another-word-meaning/344911 "2020-02-23T20:19:11Z")
What does “freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose” mean? I’ve never been able to parse this statement. Has anyone else had trouble figuring it out? --- ## [Masters Week --- 2011!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masters-week-2011/576955)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masters-week-2011/576955 "2011-04-13T01:04:26Z")
Next week is Masters week. YAY! One of my favorite weeks of the year! Thus far, 2011 has been pretty much of yawner on the PGATour. Mostly journeyman and rank/file players have won tournaments. Players like Mark Wil… --- ## [Jacques Pepin's accent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacques-pepins-accent/600091)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacques-pepins-accent/600091 "2011-10-25T00:42:50Z")
I was listening to an interview with Jacques Pepin (who has a new book out) on NPR today, and was struck by how strong his accent is - given that, AFAIK, he’s basically lived, worked, and even been a TV personality in th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1027&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1029&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)