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**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occupation-student/458560 "2008-08-06T18:55:45Z")
C’mon. If you don’t have a paying job, you’re (i)unemployed(/i). Same for some other “occupations”. Peace, mangeorge --- ## [Homeland Security plans to buy 1 Billion bullets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeland-security-plans-to-buy-1-billion-bullets/670012)
**Author:** [@ruben4ruben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruben4ruben)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2013, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeland-security-plans-to-buy-1-billion-bullets/670012 "2013-10-08T13:16:17Z")
Excerpt: Yes, enough bullets for a 20 year war. Yes, some of them are hollow point rounds. (expensive and not used for target practice) Also; Apparently these vehicles have gun-ports as well. Seems… --- ## [Band of Brothers: Why does medic need scissors (spoiler!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-brothers-why-does-medic-need-scissors-spoiler/241303)
**Author:** [@Sample\_the\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sample_the_Dog)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2004, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-brothers-why-does-medic-need-scissors-spoiler/241303 "2004-04-27T00:44:57Z")
In episode 5, I think, when the junkie medic is scrounging morphine, he’s also desperately looking for scissors. Why? --- ## [Yo! paulberserker!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yo-paulberserker/291436)
**Author:** [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2005, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yo-paulberserker/291436 "2005-03-01T18:08:52Z")
What the fuck is your problem? You seem to go about randomly pitting people for their involvement in situations that you have no stake in. I mean, I know it must be difficult for you to scrape your drunken, offensively o… --- ## [Low energy lightbulbs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-energy-lightbulbs/606249)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-energy-lightbulbs/606249 "2011-12-19T20:38:17Z")
We got a flyer at work today that had pictures of a guys foot after he had broken one and stepped on a shard. To say it was gruesome is putting it mild. The flyer said if you break one do not vacuum as you would spread … --- ## [Most Beautiful TV Mom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-beautiful-tv-mom/816337)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-beautiful-tv-mom/816337 "2018-06-24T03:47:46Z")
We were talking about the “hot wife/goofy dad” stereotype in another CS thread. It got me wondering who do you think was the most attractive TV mom? My vote is Natalie Lane from the “Patty Duke Show”, played by Jean By… --- ## [Weird little facts of life.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-little-facts-of-life/478981)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-little-facts-of-life/478981 "2009-01-04T21:45:09Z")
Hot drinks taste better from china cups with thin rims than from Mugs with thick rims. Soft drinks taste better from glass cups than from plastic ones (And Beer too) Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones … --- ## [To my tenant: STOP putting your trash in my trash can!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-my-tenant-stop-putting-your-trash-in-my-trash-can/521635)
**Author:** [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-my-tenant-stop-putting-your-trash-in-my-trash-can/521635 "2009-12-23T22:06:05Z")
I live in an economically-challenged county in WV. In light of that, we do not have county-funded trash pick up. If you want curb-side trash pick up, you have to contract with Waste Management; for $15.00 a month, they w… --- ## [Dead Goats and Death-Defying Beaches - a Cretan MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-goats-and-death-defying-beaches-a-cretan-mmp/496807)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2009, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dead-goats-and-death-defying-beaches-a-cretan-mmp/496807 "2009-05-25T10:35:11Z")
So my best friend from work (whom I affectionately call Doppleganger because we always manage to have eerily similar thoughts going on in our heads) and I went on vacation to Crete last month. It was a much needed vacati… --- ## [Closing eyelids of a corpse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closing-eyelids-of-a-corpse/521456)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closing-eyelids-of-a-corpse/521456 "2009-12-16T14:49:30Z")
When a family member of mine died, I was alone with his body for what couldn’t have been 10 minutes after he expired. In Hollywood, the closing of the eyelids of a corpse is always done with a oh-so-soft gentle downward… --- ## [Are women in general inclined towards infidelity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-in-general-inclined-towards-infidelity/659968)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-in-general-inclined-towards-infidelity/659968 "2013-06-11T17:01:41Z")
As a spin off on this thread, Is every man in this world inclined towards infedility?, I pose a similar question, but for the opposite gender. It seems many people agreed that both men and women were inclined towards in… --- ## [Lines to kill a story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-to-kill-a-story/99008)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2002, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lines-to-kill-a-story/99008 "2002-05-02T15:18:48Z")
Please contribute a line that would spell the end to the story–TV series, movie, book, etc. Like these: Everybody Loves Raymond: Debra: “Raymond, I’m sick and tired of your parents barging in! The next time they do … --- ## [Can a municipality (in the USA) legally ban Hooters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-municipality-in-the-usa-legally-ban-hooters/630349)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-municipality-in-the-usa-legally-ban-hooters/630349 "2012-08-07T03:12:13Z")
I thought I remembered that some cities have banned Hooters restaurants within their jurisdictions. But I don’t see any links on a google search that would confirm this. Am I remembering wrong? If it’s not ever happened… --- ## [Stupid Injury Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-injury-thread/400866)
**Author:** [@threnodyangelfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/threnodyangelfire)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2007, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-injury-thread/400866 "2007-04-25T18:42:21Z")
Here’s mine. Cleaning my teeth Monday night, I managed some how to sever the bit under your tongue that connects it to the bottom of your mouth. Profuse bleeding ensued. I have not been able to speak for most of the wee… --- ## [Kings of Leon respond to Glee Creator with "Homophobic Rant"... Really? Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-of-leon-respond-to-glee-creator-with-homophobic-rant-really-really/569269)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kings-of-leon-respond-to-glee-creator-with-homophobic-rant-really-really/569269 "2011-01-31T14:37:47Z")
Too mild for the pit and possibly more IMHO but since it’s about a pop group and a hit TV show I’ll put it here and let Mods sort it out. Ryan Murphy, creator of the TV show GLEE, wanted to use a Kings of Leon song on t… --- ## [Cold November Pain (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-november-pain-monthly-mini-rants/953625)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-november-pain-monthly-mini-rants/953625 "2021-11-30T13:48:26Z")
A new month, a new thread for griping about crap. --- ## [Is Trump essentially calling the Republican bluff (ACA repeal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-essentially-calling-the-republican-bluff-aca-repeal/777060)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trump-essentially-calling-the-republican-bluff-aca-repeal/777060 "2017-01-16T00:09:25Z")
At the moment, Trump seems to be pushing hard to have the ACA repealed and replaced RIGHT AWAY. Republican leadership seems much more cautious about rushing things. Part of this is certainly Trump’s total lack of knowl… --- ## [What mispronunciations/grammatical errors drive you absolutely batty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mispronunciations-grammatical-errors-drive-you-absolutely-batty/317148)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2005, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-mispronunciations-grammatical-errors-drive-you-absolutely-batty/317148 "2005-08-21T23:45:30Z")
The obvious here, of course, is George Bush’s consistent use of nukular. I want to slug him everytime he says it. I can’t listen to his speeches if I think the word has a better than 50% chance of occurring. But other… --- ## [why does air pressure continually drop in a tire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-air-pressure-continually-drop-in-a-tire/534817)
**Author:** [@bardos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bardos)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-air-pressure-continually-drop-in-a-tire/534817 "2010-04-05T12:04:21Z")
it appears to be a hermetic system. Where and how is the loss? I’m sure this has been answered over and over again, but please pardon me on this lovely spring morning. --- ## [Undercover cops and breaking the law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercover-cops-and-breaking-the-law/140304)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercover-cops-and-breaking-the-law/140304 "2009-11-02T23:17:25Z")
It’s my understanding that undercover cops can’t take illicit drugs to gain credibility among the baddies in a sting operation. I learned this from TV shows and movies, a highly credible source that I rarely question. … --- ## [I can't wait to hear from the fertility doctor's office...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-to-hear-from-the-fertility-doctors-office/338749)
**Author:** [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2006, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-wait-to-hear-from-the-fertility-doctors-office/338749 "2006-01-11T04:31:46Z")
Because I have a few choice words for them. Last year, my wife and I tried to have a baby by in vitro fertilization. This was pretty much going to be our one and only shot at having a baby with our own genetic material… --- ## [Chronically late people: Disorganized or something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronically-late-people-disorganized-or-something-else/153374)
**Author:** [@BobT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobT)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2003, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chronically-late-people-disorganized-or-something-else/153374 "2003-02-17T12:23:29Z")
My 3-member carpool for work has a weak link. One person is always just a bit late. Sometimes it’s just 5 minutes. Sometimes it’s longer. However, my question is (and I posted it here because I think there is no “answer… --- ## [Without answers, why religion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-answers-why-religion/943909)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-answers-why-religion/943909 "2021-10-25T19:58:59Z")
I was looking at this revived thread by @JohnT, Is it possible to lie to oneselves so much that you can get sent to Hell for it?. It’s true that the theoretical question was poorly formed, but accepting the theoretical, … --- ## [Did you have sexual feelings as a pre-pubescent child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-sexual-feelings-as-a-pre-pubescent-child/697057)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2014, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-sexual-feelings-as-a-pre-pubescent-child/697057 "2014-09-07T02:12:05Z")
Ok I’m tired of seeing this claimed, and would like to finally see a poll to see. As for me no, not in any real sense. Not before I hit puberty at least. I’m not talking about stuff like why doesn’t Jessica have a peni… --- ## [What exactly is a 'healthy diet', is there a scientific consensus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-healthy-diet-is-there-a-scientific-consensus/589611)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-is-a-healthy-diet-is-there-a-scientific-consensus/589611 "2014-03-27T04:46:26Z")
The definition of a healthy diet (my defintion: one that improves a persons physical and mental health irrespective of impact on bodyweight) seems highly varied from author to author. The only common threads I have seen … --- ## [The beginning of the end of my marriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-my-marriage/375136)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2006, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-my-marriage/375136 "2006-10-12T20:03:22Z")
Well, after years of small problems, and months of serious problems, it’s over. A couple of weeks ago I posted this in IMHO asking if anybody has saved their marriage through counseling. Some of you were astoundingly a… --- ## [Please post your most mortifying experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-post-your-most-mortifying-experience/28915)
**Author:** [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2001, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-post-your-most-mortifying-experience/28915 "2001-04-03T04:01:48Z")
Because I had a doozy today. Bear with me as I reveal the details of this, as I am truely mortified. Here’s what happened. I was at work today (my NEW job…I’ve only been there TWO DAYS) and I…ahem used the restroom. (re… --- ## [Commonly believed trivia that is wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-believed-trivia-that-is-wrong/540214)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2010, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-believed-trivia-that-is-wrong/540214 "2010-05-23T07:13:31Z")
Inspired by this thread What is a “fact” that you see on the internet, email, hear from friends, in bars, etc. that is completely and absolutely wrong. Only rule is that you must provide a cite to show you are correct.… --- ## [Neck cracking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neck-cracking/39671)
**Author:** [@menjoa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/menjoa)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2000, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neck-cracking/39671 "2000-11-08T17:10:51Z")
Well, the SD staff has recommended I throw this question to you all, so here it is… Does anyone have knowledge of someone actually killing themselves by cracking their neck? I do this, sometimes just by stretching it, … --- ## [Should Joe Biden Testify During the Impeachment Hearings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-joe-biden-testify-during-the-impeachment-hearings/845540)
**Author:** [@Wrenching\_Spanners](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wrenching_Spanners)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-joe-biden-testify-during-the-impeachment-hearings/845540 "2020-01-01T16:41:07Z")
From the original NPR transcript 20 days ago: Biden’s since walked his comments back a bit saying he would comply with the law, but is still equivocating: If Biden has nothing to hide, then he should welcome the … --- ## [Is speaking African American Vernacular English an impediment to succeeding in college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-speaking-african-american-vernacular-english-an-impediment-to-succeeding-in-college/664748)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-speaking-african-american-vernacular-english-an-impediment-to-succeeding-in-college/664748 "2014-04-19T02:20:34Z")
In this thread the question is raised as to the chances that Rachel Jeantel will be able to succeed in college if she takes advantage of a popular DJs offer to give her a full undergraduate ride. Some, including myself,… --- ## [The Space Needle's Nuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-space-needles-nuts/379015)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-space-needles-nuts/379015 "2023-04-13T15:44:28Z")
I seem to recall from a visit to Seattle’s Space Needle that the building appears to be held to its foundation by some really big nuts. Six if I recall correctly. Are these for real? Could I wreak havoc on the needle … --- ## [Trying to come up with a good "anti-McCain/Palin" sticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-come-up-with-a-good-anti-mccain-palin-sticker/462813)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-come-up-with-a-good-anti-mccain-palin-sticker/462813 "2008-09-17T23:09:54Z")
This is what I have so far. Suggestions (other than shove it up my ass)? Obviously this is pretty sophomoric/sarcastic- is there a better (or another) way to express my displeasure at this ticket? What would your sticke… --- ## [IS this what u want ??? be honest ....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-what-u-want-be-honest/170621)
**Author:** [@Inssanah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inssanah)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-what-u-want-be-honest/170621 "2003-04-30T00:07:01Z")
IS this what u want ??? be honest … 1 JENEVE’S AGREEMENT… WITH RIGHTS http://www.alyaum.com/imagesIssues/10880\_115\_1.jpg 2 They are walking rising thier hands with fears from American\\ British soldiers … http://www… --- ## [Another one (anti-gay pastor arrested for public masturbation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-anti-gay-pastor-arrested-for-public-masturbation/573703)
**Author:** [@mozchron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mozchron)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-one-anti-gay-pastor-arrested-for-public-masturbation/573703 "2011-03-15T22:27:53Z")
Didn’t see a thread for this one yet. Figured I’d post it in the pit and save someone the trouble of moving it later. He was arrested for masturbating in public in a playground. Of course, he says he wasn’t masturbati… --- ## [Interracial dating: could you, would you, with a fox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interracial-dating-could-you-would-you-with-a-fox/458531)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2008, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interracial-dating-could-you-would-you-with-a-fox/458531 "2008-08-07T17:30:15Z")
As a parallel to the Great Debates thread on Asian men and black women being at a disadvantage on the dating scene, I thought I’d start this thread for people to chime in with their opinions and experiences. If you have… --- ## [Steve Bannon's lapel pin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannons-lapel-pin/781480)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-bannons-lapel-pin/781480 "2017-03-07T19:03:11Z")
I found this photo of four fuckwits trying to look diligent, professional and business-like to be rather amusing. I also noticed that Steve Bannon has a distinctive white hexagonal lapel pin. He has worn it on other occ… --- ## [Trump will probably be President, now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-will-probably-be-president-now-what/771131)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-will-probably-be-president-now-what/771131 "2016-11-10T00:24:42Z")
The title says it all. I don’t think I have any coherent thoughts at the moment so I am hoping someone else can supply them. What is a sane path going forward for the Democratic Party, the United States and the world? --- ## [How can they make a movie out of "Where the Wild Things Are" and it's rated PG?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-they-make-a-movie-out-of-where-the-wild-things-are-and-its-rated-pg/513154)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-they-make-a-movie-out-of-where-the-wild-things-are-and-its-rated-pg/513154 "2009-10-10T18:48:22Z")
According to the trailer. I don’t get it. Does Max actually do the Wild Thing, or what?! What kind of kiddie-lit material does it take to yield a G-rated adaptation these days?! --- ## [Overall term to refer to people from the British Isles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overall-term-to-refer-to-people-from-the-british-isles/846607)
**Author:** [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overall-term-to-refer-to-people-from-the-british-isles/846607 "2020-02-02T22:17:37Z")
Is there a simple term that refers to all residents of the (2 large and many small) islands, regardless of political/national identities (British, Irish, English/Welsh/Scottish, etc?) --- ## [Nfl week 9 from outer space](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9-from-outer-space/842774)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9-from-outer-space/842774 "2019-11-06T02:10:48Z")
Well, that trade deadline was a dud. None of the exciting, possible trades happened, and teams mostly just stood pat. I wonder whether selling teams were asking too much, or if buying teams were too stingy. It’d be fun t… --- ## [Mall "Cajun" food... Chinese food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mall-cajun-food-chinese-food/325421)
**Author:** [@Corporate\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corporate_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mall-cajun-food-chinese-food/325421 "2016-01-06T03:23:30Z")
I’ve noticed at maybe 3-4 mall food courts now that if there is a Cajun-Creole style restaurant, half the food is thinly veiled Chinese food and the place is run by Asians. They usually have generic Cajun-Creole foods li… --- ## [Big Picture thread about the US Presidential election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-picture-thread-about-the-us-presidential-election/632207)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-picture-thread-about-the-us-presidential-election/632207 "2012-09-10T18:03:20Z")
Most of the threads in this forum discuss individual issues and events around the election. I thought it would be nice to have a “big picture” thread on the election as a whole to discuss the broad trends which will dete… --- ## [Bowling For Columbine: Fact or Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowling-for-columbine-fact-or-fiction/174894)
**Author:** [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2003, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bowling-for-columbine-fact-or-fiction/174894 "2003-05-15T22:16:28Z")
Fenris and I were chatting a few days ago and he brought up that he had read Micheal Moore’s Bowling For Columbine was supposed to have been rife with fabrications and outright lies. http://www.gopusa.com/opinion/cm\_042… --- ## [Does blackboxvoting.org have hard evidence fraud took place in Tuesday's election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-blackboxvoting-org-have-hard-evidence-fraud-took-place-in-tuesdays-election/273182)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2004, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-blackboxvoting-org-have-hard-evidence-fraud-took-place-in-tuesdays-election/273182 "2004-11-21T18:57:29Z")
I posted this in another thread that’s slightly related but I felt that it deserves a thread of it’s own. blackboxvoting.org The bolding and italics are mine. :eek: :eek: :eek: Bev Harris has been investigating and wr… --- ## [Why do we think of Napoleon as silly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-think-of-napoleon-as-silly/472136)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2008, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-we-think-of-napoleon-as-silly/472136 "2008-11-17T10:39:16Z")
We think of him as a pompous egomaniac. Why is this? Napoleon was a total BADASS! He was a brilliant general who conquered most of the armies of Europe under the harshest of conditions. He was tough. He was creul. … --- ## [Animals capable of killing elephants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animals-capable-of-killing-elephants/266207)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2004, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animals-capable-of-killing-elephants/266207 "2004-10-05T15:39:14Z")
Is there any animal capable of killing/seriously injuring a full-grown elephant? The only candidates I can think of would be an entire pride of lions or possibly a hippo or rhino. (I know that elephants have occasional… --- ## [Band name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-name/677528)
**Author:** [@MetalMaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MetalMaster)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-name/677528 "2014-03-18T22:43:06Z")
Next year I seek to begin a band. I have been playing guitar for almost a year and have excelled a lot. I am simply asking for a name for a HEAVY METAL/DEATHCORE band name please. --- ## [Supernatural April 22 2010 "Hammer of the Gods"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supernatural-april-22-2010-hammer-of-the-gods/537066)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supernatural-april-22-2010-hammer-of-the-gods/537066 "2011-04-05T10:42:58Z")
Good episode. Spoilers in the next post. --- ## [2 CFMoto (QLink) CVT Motorbikes for Sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-cfmoto-qlink-cvt-motorbikes-for-sale/628482)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-cfmoto-qlink-cvt-motorbikes-for-sale/628482 "2015-12-29T22:20:35Z")
After agonizing over it for over a year, my wife and I have decided to put our 2008 Qlink Saperos (AKA CFMoto V3) up for sale. We both thought my wife would become comfortable with riding, but she never did, and it’s no … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1068&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1070&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)