# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1049&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1050 --- ## [Explain the vitriol directed towards Jesse Jackson, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-vitriol-directed-towards-jesse-jackson-please/411461)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2007, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-vitriol-directed-towards-jesse-jackson-please/411461 "2007-07-27T08:16:50Z")
pizzabrat has a thread about alleged self-proclaimed Black leaders in GQ. As usual when the names Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are mentioned, there are denigrating comments about both. I’m curious to learn specific ins… --- ## [Dunkin' Donuts: Reverse Stereotyping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-reverse-stereotyping/523995)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2010, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dunkin-donuts-reverse-stereotyping/523995 "2010-01-10T00:41:21Z")
I noticed how the Dunkin’ Donuts (DD) ads on TV all have clear, English speaking Caucasians. I know you’ll think I am prejudice, but I am not. I just feel I shouldn’t have to be a lingust specialized in parts of Asia j… --- ## [\<--- Republicans - the wilderness is this way (turn left)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-the-wilderness-is-this-way-turn-left/648141)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-the-wilderness-is-this-way-turn-left/648141 "2013-02-01T16:47:57Z")
Since the election and around the inaguration I saw several news stories about the Republican leadership attending a private retreat, seemingly to discuss new strategies for moving the party forward. Are they just lickin… --- ## [In the marvel comics and films, who is married and related](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-marvel-comics-and-films-who-is-married-and-related/691031)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-marvel-comics-and-films-who-is-married-and-related/691031 "2014-06-24T02:16:15Z")
Watching X men days of future past I was surprised to find out that Magneto was Quicksilver’s father. I had no idea. I knew Azazel was nightcrawler’s dad but had no idea that Mystique was his mom. I guess that would expl… --- ## [RO: I'll just have a few drinks, smoke a few joints, then go the wrong way on a major highway.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-ill-just-have-a-few-drinks-smoke-a-few-joints-then-go-the-wrong-way-on-a-major-highway/505410)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2009, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-ill-just-have-a-few-drinks-smoke-a-few-joints-then-go-the-wrong-way-on-a-major-highway/505410 "2009-08-08T05:15:41Z")
You kill four innocent children, three innocent adults, and fortunately, yourself. Read about Diane Schuler, shithead of the year, decade, and probably century right here. --- ## [What are/were your contrary opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-were-your-contrary-opinions/789452)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-were-your-contrary-opinions/789452 "2017-06-28T21:31:36Z")
I don’t mean if you hated Titanic or think Julia Roberts is ugly. It’s more given a choice between two things, you honestly prefer the opposite one that 90% of the population prefers. For me, I always preferred the bru… --- ## [Oct. On Netflix: "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" \[spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oct-on-netflix-el-camino-a-breaking-bad-movie-spoilers/840470)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2019, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oct-on-netflix-el-camino-a-breaking-bad-movie-spoilers/840470 "2019-11-04T19:08:36Z")
I’m excited about this! Trailer: https://youtu.be/lZKqMVPlDg8 --- ## [Let's try and influence the Google Adds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-try-and-influence-the-google-adds/323130)
**Author:** [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2005, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-try-and-influence-the-google-adds/323130 "2005-10-10T19:53:35Z")
OK lets try some key words to influence the google adds in a way more likely to interest dopers. Goat, slurp, Jolly Roger, Vegimite, hot three way sex, rush music is great, fnord fnord fnord. --- ## [Songs with a long version & short version that each get airplay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-a-long-version-short-version-that-each-get-airplay/688140)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2014, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-a-long-version-short-version-that-each-get-airplay/688140 "2014-05-23T21:01:29Z")
Perhaps the best-known example is The Doors’ “Light My Fire,” where the 7-minute version with the prolonged organ solo gets played on the radio quite often, but sometimes they play a shortened version instead. Don Henley… --- ## [When Gay Culture Goes Mainstream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-gay-culture-goes-mainstream/602989)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-gay-culture-goes-mainstream/602989 "2011-11-17T13:22:10Z")
Listening to Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “Relax” the other day it occurred to me that there are times when something popular in gay culture makes it to the mainstream without straight people being aware. While the homos… --- ## [The US should annex Mexico now!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-should-annex-mexico-now/336222)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2006, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-should-annex-mexico-now/336222 "2006-01-09T22:49:16Z")
Mexican nationals in our country, illegally. There is virtually no one who does not see this as a problem: Even if their being here is of benefit to the economy, it most certainly is a bad thing for the rule of law and i… --- ## [Do Canadians get offended if they are mistaken for Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-canadians-get-offended-if-they-are-mistaken-for-americans/832734)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2019, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-canadians-get-offended-if-they-are-mistaken-for-americans/832734 "2019-05-01T12:34:18Z")
Well I find it difficult to tell the difference between a Canadian accent and an American accent so I was wondering if Canadians get offended if they are mistaken for Americans. And how they feel about it if it happens w… --- ## [Battlestar Galactica ending Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-ending-spoilers/500642)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-ending-spoilers/500642 "2009-06-26T02:40:42Z")
So that we won’t dump on this thread. I didn’t like the ending. I am disappointed that I spent five years of my life watching the darn thing. My thesis is that the Cylons won. The colonists lose all their technology sa… --- ## [Your Favorite Star Trek: the Next Generation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-star-trek-the-next-generation/606931)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-star-trek-the-next-generation/606931 "2012-01-01T18:48:20Z")
Like my parents, I am an avid trekkie. And like many people, I think Star Trek: the Next Generation is the best one of the genre. In fact I liked it so much, it really is hard to choose just one favorite episode (which I… --- ## [Disturbing/upsetting moments in TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disturbing-upsetting-moments-in-tv-shows/144761)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2003, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disturbing-upsetting-moments-in-tv-shows/144761 "2003-01-16T16:16:23Z")
A lot of movies give us disturbing, upsetting, and/or disgusting moments. TV has a lot more limitations due to censorship. Still, sometimes, truly unnerving moments will arise: Twilight Zone: Lots of 'em here, but the… --- ## [What defines Punk Rock for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-defines-punk-rock-for-you/666396)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-defines-punk-rock-for-you/666396 "2017-12-06T14:36:56Z")
For some, Punk is an idea, for others it’s a sound, and for others it’s defined by political opposition to the established regimes. For myself, Punk is an idea. You’ve got an idea, and the normal ways of expressing your… --- ## [Warning: Tv tropes link](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-tv-tropes-link/562727)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warning-tv-tropes-link/562727 "2010-12-04T01:29:26Z")
Who gives a fuck? I hate the obligatory cutesy presumption that TV Tropes is \*soooo \*entertaining and addicting. Fuck off with that shit. --- ## [Reprises in musicals that take on a completely different mood than the original](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reprises-in-musicals-that-take-on-a-completely-different-mood-than-the-original/552538)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reprises-in-musicals-that-take-on-a-completely-different-mood-than-the-original/552538 "2010-09-09T14:50:10Z")
A very highly focused question so may not get much response, but here goes: I’ve mentioned here in threads about the U.S. South and other cultures how I love the song Tradition in “Fiddler on the Roof”. The first time … --- ## [Why do companies sometimes not use definite articles to refer to their products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-companies-sometimes-not-use-definite-articles-to-refer-to-their-products/692949)
**Author:** [@cantcurecancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cantcurecancer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-companies-sometimes-not-use-definite-articles-to-refer-to-their-products/692949 "2014-07-21T22:44:04Z")
Why do companies refer to their products without using any definite articles on occasion? For example, it’s not the iPhone. It’s iPhone. It’s not “The Model S is a great car.” It’s “Model S is a great car.” Look at the… --- ## [Why are toothpastes overwhelmingly wintergreen flavored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-toothpastes-overwhelmingly-wintergreen-flavored/703432)
**Author:** [@Recusant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Recusant)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-toothpastes-overwhelmingly-wintergreen-flavored/703432 "2014-11-04T20:36:19Z")
A simple question with what I expect is a somewhat complex answer. I know there are brands that offer different flavors, but everywhere I’ve looked, the default is wintergreen. Why is this? I realize the toxicity mean… --- ## [Would a Russian invastion of the Baltics spark WW3?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-russian-invastion-of-the-baltics-spark-ww3/774747)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-russian-invastion-of-the-baltics-spark-ww3/774747 "2016-12-20T22:30:27Z")
If Putin decided to “liberate” the Russian inhabitants of the Baltic states by forcibly annexing them to Russia, would it force NATO to go to war against nuclear-armed Russia since the Baltic states are part of NATO now? … --- ## [I gave up fast food two months ago..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gave-up-fast-food-two-months-ago/630542)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gave-up-fast-food-two-months-ago/630542 "2012-08-15T02:24:09Z")
I gave up fast food two months ago. I know this may sound dark, but I didn’t do it for health reasons. I don’t mind eating food that is bad for you, as long as it tastes good. I finally got to the point where I could no… --- ## [Stupid things you've done in the kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-youve-done-in-the-kitchen/413705)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-things-youve-done-in-the-kitchen/413705 "2011-08-08T15:56:11Z")
I did the most asinine thing in the kitchen Friday night. My husband decided that he wanted some dessert. I’ve been working on losing some weight recently, so we hadn’t had any in quite a while, but we were having compan… --- ## [Link me to the first topic you made on here, if you can't find it. Anyone who replied still around?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-me-to-the-first-topic-you-made-on-here-if-you-cant-find-it-anyone-who-replied-still-around/767449)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/link-me-to-the-first-topic-you-made-on-here-if-you-cant-find-it-anyone-who-replied-still-around/767449 "2016-12-22T13:43:28Z")
Please do not bump up any zombie threads if they are older than a year or two. That being said, what was your first thread made on here? Are you able to find it? I was. In that thread, There’s a surprising amount of p… --- ## [Best bumper stickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bumper-stickers/76975)
**Author:** [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2001, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bumper-stickers/76975 "2001-09-27T14:44:27Z")
Ignore the environment, it’ll go away. and one that looked like one big band-aid. --- ## [Some Snuffy Smith (Comic Strip) Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-snuffy-smith-comic-strip-question/544218)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2010, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-snuffy-smith-comic-strip-question/544218 "2010-07-09T13:34:07Z")
I never really read it till lately. First of all I know it’s officially Barney Google and he isn’t featured anymore, but anyway First of all, what’s with the tongues. I’m assuming it’s a style, that all the comic strip … --- ## [Kids' unrealistic dreams: Crush them or let society do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-unrealistic-dreams-crush-them-or-let-society-do-it/426436)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2007, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-unrealistic-dreams-crush-them-or-let-society-do-it/426436 "2007-11-17T00:21:50Z")
This is partly based on a real life event, as my sister has recently decided that she’s going to make a living as a Hollywood actress. I don’t know when she got so starry eyed, and have been pointing out reasons why it’… --- ## [You Know What's Gonna Be Awkward? Jimmy Carter's Funeral.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-whats-gonna-be-awkward-jimmy-carters-funeral/854176)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-whats-gonna-be-awkward-jimmy-carters-funeral/854176 "2021-07-09T03:47:37Z")
First off I am sure Jimmy Carter like any man his age has made his funeral plans. Maybe in Washington, maybe in Plains, maybe in Atlanta. But still it will be a Big Deal. Further, as a decent Christian man you just know… --- ## [Recommend a cheaper equivalent to TI-84 calculator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-cheaper-equivalent-to-ti-84-calculator/419878)
**Author:** [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2007, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-cheaper-equivalent-to-ti-84-calculator/419878 "2007-09-21T02:22:39Z")
That’s the message. Hope you can help. --- ## [Ask the lawyer who defends jail inmates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-lawyer-who-defends-jail-inmates/603857)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-lawyer-who-defends-jail-inmates/603857 "2012-11-30T23:07:02Z")
Inspired by this thread, I thought I’d start this one. I am a lawyer who occasionally (that is, it is not my entire practice) defends inmates at the local jail when they have been accused of in-house disciplinary infrac… --- ## [Are there any shapes that a 3d printer can't print?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-shapes-that-a-3d-printer-cant-print/672018)
**Author:** [@Bakhesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bakhesh)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-shapes-that-a-3d-printer-cant-print/672018 "2013-10-23T21:32:17Z")
My boss and I were discussing this, and the general feeling was that there could be, but we couldn’t think of them. As a 3d printer prints in layers, there could be a part of it is connected from the top of the object, … --- ## [Do any other animals 'annoy' each other on purpose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-animals-annoy-each-other-on-purpose/577617)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-animals-annoy-each-other-on-purpose/577617 "2011-04-11T19:09:36Z")
Humans intentionally annoy each other quite frequently. Whether it be poking someone repeatedly or saying the same thing over and over, human-human annoyance happens all the time. Are there any animals out there that an… --- ## [So who is the market for interracial porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-is-the-market-for-interracial-porn/614919)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-is-the-market-for-interracial-porn/614919 "2012-03-09T18:08:34Z")
I don’t think I’ve ever seen an interracial porn that didn’t involve racial slurs, some kind of racial revenge humiliation, or really offensive racial storylines. Funny thing is that it often gets IN THE WAY of the sex! … --- ## [If You Have Lots and Lots of Foreign Coins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-lots-and-lots-of-foreign-coins/554557)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-have-lots-and-lots-of-foreign-coins/554557 "2010-09-23T14:42:55Z")
Let’s say I’ve come into posession of tens of thousands of Outer Slombovian doubloons, worth a couple hundred bucks in the foreign exchange market. No bank in Springfield will touch them, and the exchange places at the a… --- ## [Why does ricotta at home never taste right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-ricotta-at-home-never-taste-right/647370)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-ricotta-at-home-never-taste-right/647370 "2013-01-18T09:04:44Z")
I can’t ever seem to get homemade lasagna tasting right, I think it is the ricotta that is off compared to restaurants and frozen. Most of the ricotta you’ll see in the grocery is very bland, for whatever reason adding … --- ## [Why are we all the same age today 2018 these things add up to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-we-all-the-same-age-today-2018-these-things-add-up-to/822339)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-we-all-the-same-age-today-2018-these-things-add-up-to/822339 "2018-10-08T18:19:32Z")
Well I just saw on Facebook that apparently if you add your current age and the year you were born together you get 2018 and this happens once every 2000 years or something like that. Search on Google for this if you wan… --- ## [Why are teenagers so stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-teenagers-so-stupid/428989)
**Author:** [@Yumblie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumblie)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-teenagers-so-stupid/428989 "2007-12-08T14:51:12Z")
While my parents went out of town for Thanksgiving weekend, they left my younger brother (15) in charge of the house. Apparently, during the weekend he threw a huge party, and it was a disaster; huge messes, and all the… --- ## [Porn remakes of films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-remakes-of-films/13227)
**Author:** [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2000, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-remakes-of-films/13227 "2000-01-30T03:53:00Z")
A lot of porn films remake existing films and change the title. Things like: Edward Penishands Jugsy The Maddame’s Family So how about we see what porn remakes we can come up with: Splatman and Throbbin’- The Dynami… --- ## [What's your team trivia name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-team-trivia-name/544009)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2010, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-team-trivia-name/544009 "2010-07-10T03:22:21Z")
I know a lot of dopers do team trivia nights at local bars/restaurants/wherever, and at least one or two of you are creative an funny enough to come up with a good name (I kid, I kid…none of you are :p), or at least go t… --- ## [The SDMB birthday project](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-birthday-project/485534)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-birthday-project/485534 "2009-10-27T22:50:10Z")
So… when is your birthday? No need for the day or the year, but what is the month? I’m hoping to get enough responses for statistical significance. I’ll start you off: November. --- ## [Are imported beers really made exclusively in the countries they claim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-imported-beers-really-made-exclusively-in-the-countries-they-claim/293977)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2005, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-imported-beers-really-made-exclusively-in-the-countries-they-claim/293977 "2005-03-12T13:42:45Z")
Please help me settle an argument I was having with a friend. We were at the bar discussing imported beer. I contend that many of those foreign beers are made in North America rather than made in (insert country) and shi… --- ## [The term 'Oriental' and racism in general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-term-oriental-and-racism-in-general/146596)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-term-oriental-and-racism-in-general/146596 "2003-01-09T07:28:52Z")
I started to post this in the Playmate thread but it got too off topic and I think it deserves it’s own thread. I just had to get it off of my chest really quick. From the Playmate thread here in the pit: Or, what wou… --- ## [Any evidence "broken windows" policing is effective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-evidence-broken-windows-policing-is-effective/707806)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-evidence-broken-windows-policing-is-effective/707806 "2014-12-30T00:46:37Z")
The “broken windows” theory states that tolerating or ignoring very minor crimes breeds a culture where people think they can get away with more serious crimes, and that police should harshly enforce all laws even minor … --- ## [Richard Dawson - sexual harrasment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-dawson-sexual-harrasment/299313)
**Author:** [@Electronic\_Chaos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electronic_Chaos)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-dawson-sexual-harrasment/299313 "2016-10-24T03:57:10Z")
I’ve been watching alot of Family Feud on GSN lately, and couldn’t help but notice the affection Richard Dawson gives to almost every female contestant. One episode I watched, he was almost trying to makeout with one of … --- ## [Is the mask in this picture racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mask-in-this-picture-racist/635967)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-mask-in-this-picture-racist/635967 "2012-10-03T06:03:50Z")
I snapped this picture while waiting in line at an Obama rally today. There’s some controversy among my group of friends as to whether or not the mask could be considered racist. Please help me settle this. https://pi… --- ## [My coworker is paid less because she's black](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-coworker-is-paid-less-because-shes-black/708199)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-coworker-is-paid-less-because-shes-black/708199 "2014-12-30T03:53:54Z")
Rather, my former coworker because I quit. I got into a huge fight with the owner over a number of things, including that. It was a part time job for me, teaching English. I started there in March and worked with this wo… --- ## [Sirhan Sirhan recommended for parole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirhan-sirhan-recommended-for-parole/949645)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirhan-sirhan-recommended-for-parole/949645 "2022-01-21T22:24:57Z")
--- ## [Foods That Taste Different Now than When You Were A Kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-that-taste-different-now-than-when-you-were-a-kid/803492)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-that-taste-different-now-than-when-you-were-a-kid/803492 "2017-12-15T03:10:12Z")
Not sure if this has been done before…anyway, my nominees are Kellogg’s Pop Tarts and Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese. Still OK, but not near as good as they used to be. --- ## [What to call a resident of Yorkshire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-call-a-resident-of-yorkshire/498865)
**Author:** [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-call-a-resident-of-yorkshire/498865 "2009-06-08T21:46:01Z")
What would you call someone who resides in the Yorkshire area of England? Is there a generally accepted term? Yorkshirian? Yorkshiran? Yorkie? :wink: If there’s really not a term used, let me know that too. Thanks! --- ## [North Carolina Suspends the Constitution On Account Of Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-carolina-suspends-the-constitution-on-account-of-rain/552500)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2010, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-carolina-suspends-the-constitution-on-account-of-rain/552500 "2010-09-11T06:44:28Z")
Hmm. Looks like it’s gonna rain a bit. Better make sure legal gun-owners can’t leave their property. Nope, can’t have all those law-abiding registered gun owners running around armed, doncha know. Sure, they behave… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1048&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1050&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)