# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1119&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:** 1120 --- ## [Dopers in Australia okay (major flooding).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-in-australia-okay-major-flooding/567175)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-in-australia-okay-major-flooding/567175 "2011-01-16T12:44:07Z")
A lot of my FB friends are talking about how bad the flooding is in some parts of Australia right now. Apparently in the last 24 hours many evacuations have been ordered. Just hoping all the AussieDopers are doing okay. … --- ## [Why not wear masks forever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-wear-masks-forever/925019)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-wear-masks-forever/925019 "2021-05-15T20:20:49Z")
As I understand it, masks have had a big ancillary benefit, which is that in addition to preventing the spread of Covid, they also help to hinder the transmission of cold, flu, and other respiratory diseases that transmi… --- ## [How soon to make sexual advances on a widow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-to-make-sexual-advances-on-a-widow/722389)
**Author:** [@dflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dflower)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-to-make-sexual-advances-on-a-widow/722389 "2015-06-17T23:40:51Z")
It may not be obvious from my name but I am a woman and recently widowed. I have just experienced my first sexual advance from a man. How soon would you do this or how soon do you think it appropriate? I know it varie… --- ## [Survivor: Philipines Starts Tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-philipines-starts-tonight/635208)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-philipines-starts-tonight/635208 "2012-09-23T00:24:25Z")
I’m not sure what to think of this cast. They’re definitely older than usual, and they seem to lack the group of male models that have been a big part of the show recently. Maybe they got tired of seeing all the early … --- ## [Engine without oil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engine-without-oil/681555)
**Author:** [@Melchior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melchior)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/engine-without-oil/681555 "2014-02-20T22:29:32Z")
I am surprised, given that we are now in\* The Future\*, that no-one has been able to design an engine that does not use oil. What are the obstacles? I mean for lubrication… --- ## [Insane Clown Posse ... your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insane-clown-posse-your-thoughts/487375)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insane-clown-posse-your-thoughts/487375 "2009-03-03T03:45:28Z")
Evlkitty has gotten me hooked on these guys. Over-the-top-rude, silly, twisted…and yet, any time I try and shrug them off as prepubescent-minded, insignificant attention-whores I keep coming back to colonel Kurtz’ obser… --- ## [How did we ever get along without cell phones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-ever-get-along-without-cell-phones/251319)
**Author:** [@easy\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/easy_e)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-we-ever-get-along-without-cell-phones/251319 "2015-01-16T22:10:06Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/19/sports/golf/19CELL.html (registration probably required). In short, the US Open printed on the tickets that cell phones wouldn’t be allowed on the course, and people are making a big st… --- ## [Why do so many on the right think ending friendships over political differences is wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-on-the-right-think-ending-friendships-over-political-differences-is-wrong/809650)
**Author:** [@BloodStalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BloodStalk)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-on-the-right-think-ending-friendships-over-political-differences-is-wrong/809650 "2018-03-03T21:10:42Z")
I don’t understand. Why should I remain friends with someone who doesn’t believe that certain people don’t deserve the same rights as them or on someone who infringes on the role of minorities? --- ## [Trump Hotel Not Apologizing for Booting Duck Dynasty Star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-hotel-not-apologizing-for-booting-duck-dynasty-star/666471)
**Author:** [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-hotel-not-apologizing-for-booting-duck-dynasty-star/666471 "2013-08-20T16:11:41Z")
Trump International Hotel called it unfortunate, but is not quite ready to apologize after a staff member mistakenly thought Duck Dynasty star Jase Robertson was a homeless vagrant and kicked him out of the pricey Manhat… --- ## [How many eggs do you want?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-eggs-do-you-want/705154)
**Author:** [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-eggs-do-you-want/705154 "2014-11-22T22:39:40Z")
I’m making breakfast for everyone. I’ll make eggs any way you like them, except poached, because I just can’t. Assuming you are typically hungry, how many would you like? Will attempt a poll. --- ## [Illegal to have yourself stuffed when you die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-have-yourself-stuffed-when-you-die/63214)
**Author:** [@Kalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalt)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-have-yourself-stuffed-when-you-die/63214 "2015-04-08T14:34:21Z")
Is it really illegal to have yourself stuffed (i.e. by a taxidermist) when you die? If I put such a request in my will, and my family did not oppose to it - would it really be illegal to have this done? I heard there is … --- ## [Chris Christie blames his wife for his lack of a job with Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chris-christie-blames-his-wife-for-his-lack-of-a-job-with-trump/777601)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chris-christie-blames-his-wife-for-his-lack-of-a-job-with-trump/777601 "2017-07-21T18:15:29Z")
Story here. I guess it’s a good thing that he wasn’t considering running for President himself, since his wife wouldn’t move to DC. :rolleyes: --- ## [Spouses of Judges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouses-of-judges/961119)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouses-of-judges/961119 "2022-03-31T21:39:24Z")
\[Not sure if this belongs in GD or GQ. The nature of the question is GQ but it seems to be a GD IRL, so I’m guessing the latter.\] There’s been a lot of controversy lately over Clarence Thomas’ wife, Ginni Thomas, who is… --- ## [What if Al Gore had become POTUS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-al-gore-had-become-potus/631103)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-al-gore-had-become-potus/631103 "2012-08-24T16:07:36Z")
I would think this must have been asked before, but I searched and couldn’t find it. I’m wondering how you think the last 12 years would have unfolded if Al Gore had won the closely contested election in 2000. Just to … --- ## [Australia's Auto Industry is Over: Why did this happen and what can we learn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australias-auto-industry-is-over-why-did-this-happen-and-what-can-we-learn/680978)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australias-auto-industry-is-over-why-did-this-happen-and-what-can-we-learn/680978 "2014-02-20T09:14:04Z")
While listening to NPR in the car this morning, I heard the BBC World News report the following: Preceding Toyota in leaving the Australian market were Ford and General Motors. When the last factories close shop in 20… --- ## [Disillusioned about their capabilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disillusioned-about-their-capabilities/748415)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disillusioned-about-their-capabilities/748415 "2016-04-10T02:08:28Z")
I have a friend, who is one of the nicest people I know. She would go out of her way to help just about anybody. She also believes that she is one of the best bakers in the world. But her goods are b-a-d. I have yet … --- ## [What was your first computer, and what peripherals did you have for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-computer-and-what-peripherals-did-you-have-for-it/577333)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-computer-and-what-peripherals-did-you-have-for-it/577333 "2011-04-08T01:04:49Z")
My first was a Commodore 64 with the monitor, floppy drive, and an Okidata printer. I had a joystick for it and a program called “Koala Stick” that let you do graphics using the joystick. There was no mouse. I had a 300 … --- ## [TRIGGER WARNING: Trigger Warnings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trigger-warning-trigger-warnings/658594)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trigger-warning-trigger-warnings/658594 "2013-05-28T01:41:01Z")
All too often, I’ve been reading lively, thought-provoking content from a forum, blog, or online magazine, only to finally get so fed up with the constant "TRIGGER WARNING!"s that I just stop going there. Despite the fac… --- ## [Ebola: Maine Teacher Is Put On Leave Because She Visited Dallas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebola-maine-teacher-is-put-on-leave-because-she-visited-dallas/701746)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebola-maine-teacher-is-put-on-leave-because-she-visited-dallas/701746 "2014-10-21T18:38:33Z")
No, really. She didn’t come into contact with anybody who tested positive for the virus, but she was close to ten miles away from the hospital. :rolleyes: --- ## [Liquor Stores - Why do they exist and why so many?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liquor-stores-why-do-they-exist-and-why-so-many/448863)
**Author:** [@Two\_and\_a\_Half\_Inches\_of\_Fun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_and_a_Half_Inches_of_Fun)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2008, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liquor-stores-why-do-they-exist-and-why-so-many/448863 "2008-05-17T01:03:31Z")
I see a lot of liquor stores around. I do not think I have ever been in one. Why are there so many of them? The grocery stores I stop at all have massive liquor sections. With what I estimate to about 30-40 kinds of beer… --- ## [Do you pronounce "mirror" as a 1-syllable or 2-syllable word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pronounce-mirror-as-a-1-syllable-or-2-syllable-word/614001)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pronounce-mirror-as-a-1-syllable-or-2-syllable-word/614001 "2012-02-27T19:45:26Z")
On HGTV (which is the channel, I suppose, where this word come up the most), I hear a lot of “mere” (rhymes with “here”), whereas I say “MERE-rurr.” Just curious. --- ## [In which I pimp Minecraft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-pimp-minecraft/566030)
**Author:** [@Walmarticus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walmarticus)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-i-pimp-minecraft/566030 "2011-06-21T20:16:06Z")
Lemme tell you something about this game. It’s something alright. The biggest games out right now, New Vegas, Black Ops, Sims 3, whatever- I’ve played them all and for like two days each. I just can’t seem to get into g… --- ## [My tip didn't go through, and I feel awful! What should I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tip-didnt-go-through-and-i-feel-awful-what-should-i-do/666969)
**Author:** [@Speaker\_for\_the\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speaker_for_the_Dead)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-tip-didnt-go-through-and-i-feel-awful-what-should-i-do/666969 "2013-08-24T05:02:00Z")
I was at dinner with a large number of family members (9 in total, including 2 kids), and I offered to pay. Because we were a large group, I gave a 25-30% tip, rounding to a nice even number. The waiter was wonderful. P… --- ## [I pit my liberary's ebooks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-liberarys-ebooks/653041)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-liberarys-ebooks/653041 "2013-03-21T19:16:14Z")
Since each ebook is a particular licensed copy, there are only so many to go around just like regular books. In fact, I can get the hard copy version before I can ever get an available ebook. So what’s the effin’ point? --- ## [Going on an Alaska cruise! Any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-on-an-alaska-cruise-any-advice/657386)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-on-an-alaska-cruise-any-advice/657386 "2013-08-26T20:55:37Z")
I’m going with my family on a cruise to Alaska (The inside passage and the Tracy Arm Fjord) and we leave on Mothers Day. Any ideas on things I should be sure to pack? Things I might want to leave behind? What do I nee… --- ## [WHOA! TMHP!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-tmhp/3010)
**Author:** [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 1999, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whoa-tmhp/3010 "1999-11-18T17:13:00Z")
I haven’t seen mention of this yet (perhaps I missed it), but has anyone been to the Teeming Millioons Home Page lately? GADZOOKS!!! --- ## [I Saved a Young Child's Life Today and the Parents Didn't Seem to Care](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saved-a-young-childs-life-today-and-the-parents-didnt-seem-to-care/457189)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-saved-a-young-childs-life-today-and-the-parents-didnt-seem-to-care/457189 "2008-07-22T20:57:42Z")
I went to Burger King today and enjoyed my small meal. When I walked outside, I saw a boy about two years old wandering around the perimeter of a large area. I have a two year old daughter and I know what a toddler getti… --- ## [FTN -- N.Y. Times.com Tells Me I Need To Pay? Bye . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ftn-n-y-times-com-tells-me-i-need-to-pay-bye/575033)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ftn-n-y-times-com-tells-me-i-need-to-pay-bye/575033 "2011-03-24T02:39:32Z")
I check their page from time to time, mainly to check in on how anachronistic and out-of-touch they are. I believe in copyright and getting paid and all that. But I sure ain’t gonna be paying them for the privilege o… --- ## [Where does change go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-change-go/509249)
**Author:** [@FlyingRamenMonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlyingRamenMonster)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-change-go/509249 "2009-09-14T12:41:53Z")
In the world of retail (which has to be where most cash purchases are made) people hardly ever pay with exact change, which means stores need a constant supply of change from the bank. The customer spends x amount of mo… --- ## [Top Chef (Final Episode - SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-chef-final-episode-spoilers/520644)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-chef-final-episode-spoilers/520644 "2009-12-21T20:58:43Z")
Finale tonight. Maybe the three best cooks ever to appear on Top Chef. Will Kevin play it too safe? Will Bryan stab his brother with a carving knife? Will Michael sneer his way to victory? --- ## [Deus Ex: Mankind Divided](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-mankind-divided/762368)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deus-ex-mankind-divided/762368 "2016-09-28T20:14:49Z")
The sequel to the very good Deus Ex: Human Revolution is due out in less than two weeks and wanted to see who else was going to pick it up? I’ve been replaying Human Revolution to get ready. I hadn’t played it since it … --- ## [Marvel fans...break down Guardians of the Galaxy for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-fans-break-down-guardians-of-the-galaxy-for-me/686442)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-fans-break-down-guardians-of-the-galaxy-for-me/686442 "2014-04-23T22:08:57Z")
I don’t know much about this comic book series, so figured I’m come here to get a break down of what it’s about…so, feel free to put in comic book spoilers all you like (since the movie isn’t out yet, there is nothing to… --- ## [Financing the Health Care Reform Plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financing-the-health-care-reform-plan/533617)
**Author:** [@Kearsen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kearsen)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2010, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financing-the-health-care-reform-plan/533617 "2010-03-26T22:11:26Z")
One of the main problems as I see it is this, as illustrated here by a question I asked in a separate thread: Due to the way the bill is being financed (reliance upon people ‘buying in’ but only offering punitive punish… --- ## [Salt drawing juices out of meat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salt-drawing-juices-out-of-meat/524151)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salt-drawing-juices-out-of-meat/524151 "2010-01-12T15:00:07Z")
I was having a discussion with a colleague over how to cook a standing rib roast. I use a rub, which includes salt. He said never to use salt, because it takes “all the juices” out of the meat. Well, yes, salt does ab… --- ## [Do you know a real life "Hoarder'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-a-real-life-hoarder/846739)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-a-real-life-hoarder/846739 "2020-02-17T21:34:40Z")
I enjoy watching clips and videos of the tv show “Hoarders” on Youtube. Now I know people with way more junk than they need (guilty) but NEVER as bad as what they show on the show with all the garbage. We hope to take a… --- ## [How fast is aspirin, etc supposed to take effect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-is-aspirin-etc-supposed-to-take-effect/397968)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2007, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-is-aspirin-etc-supposed-to-take-effect/397968 "2007-03-30T05:27:53Z")
Like how long after you ingest it is the drug dispersed? --- ## [American flag = military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-flag-military/807840)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-flag-military/807840 "2018-02-10T00:10:15Z")
When NFL anthem protests started I would hear stuff like “they are dishonoring our troops” and “our troops died for that flag” Is that the only meaning of the flag? Seems like it stands for the country, not just the … --- ## [2007 Weight Loss Club, May](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2007-weight-loss-club-may/402142)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2007, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2007-weight-loss-club-may/402142 "2007-06-01T10:54:00Z")
I know it is a tad early, but I’m heading off to France for a week of business in about 5 hours and so I had to start this now. So, in an effort to keep this thread from growing too large, here is the May weight loss cl… --- ## [Why aren't there more TV sitcoms with women leads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-there-more-tv-sitcoms-with-women-leads/523499)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-there-more-tv-sitcoms-with-women-leads/523499 "2010-01-05T03:05:59Z")
I’m not a big TV watcher, but off the top of my head: “Malcolm in the middle” “According to Jim” “King of Queens” “Everybody loves Raymond” “Family guy” “Seinfeld” “Frasier” etc Ones with women, again off the to… --- ## [Cruise ships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruise-ships/559710)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruise-ships/559710 "2010-11-10T20:47:03Z")
Inspired by this thread. I’ve never been on a cruise, unless you count a trip on \[USNS\_General Edwin D. Patrick\](United States Naval Ship - Wikipedia General\_Edwin\_D.\_Patrick) when I was three. I have a very vague memo… --- ## [Universal health care- what's the problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universal-health-care-whats-the-problem/509173)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/universal-health-care-whats-the-problem/509173 "2009-09-21T19:33:41Z")
Boy-Who-Cried-“Death Panel!”-types aside, why exactly are people opposed to universal health care? From what I understand, everyone should be happy: -The people who don’t want government health care can stay with their… --- ## [Playstation 3 Vultures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-3-vultures/380816)
**Author:** [@Madd\_Maxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Madd_Maxx)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2006, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playstation-3-vultures/380816 "2006-12-08T21:04:21Z")
I am hereby pitting all the fucktards who waited in line at the various consumer electronics retailers to buy the Playstation 3 this morning when they went on sale, not so they can go home and play Madden NFL 07 in glori… --- ## [Most & least intellectual US presidents...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-least-intellectual-us-presidents/465533)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2008, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-least-intellectual-us-presidents/465533 "2008-10-01T06:16:07Z")
I’m just curious who the most and least intellectual US presidents were. I don’t mean just in terms of their diplomas, but also their propensity to take part in debates and discussions on complex issues as well as their… --- ## [comedy movies for an 11 year old boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-movies-for-an-11-year-old-boy/220214)
**Author:** [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2003, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-movies-for-an-11-year-old-boy/220214 "2003-12-24T20:50:12Z")
My son,almost 11,has finally taken an interest in movies which aren’t cartoons. He loved Dickie Roberts (as did I,I know,we are weird). Also loved the original Freaky Friday. He (and I ) loved Three Days. Like me,he … --- ## [Modern Family, October 12, 2011 -- "Hit and Run"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-family-october-12-2011-hit-and-run/599542)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2011, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-family-october-12-2011-hit-and-run/599542 "2011-10-18T23:48:19Z")
So, what did you guys think about last night’s episode? --- ## [Is Donald "Trump" even compos mentis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-donald-trump-even-compos-mentis/766480)
**Author:** [@iLemming](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iLemming)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-donald-trump-even-compos-mentis/766480 "2016-09-23T04:01:30Z")
Seems to me that anyone with even a steric of measurable synaptic activity, can see that Donald J. “Trump” Drumpf is―for the want of a better expression―a man-child ― • The “man” (biologically speaking) acts like your s… --- ## [Why do school administrators so often side with students over teachers when kids are at fault?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-school-administrators-so-often-side-with-students-over-teachers-when-kids-are-at-fault/747856)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-school-administrators-so-often-side-with-students-over-teachers-when-kids-are-at-fault/747856 "2016-03-07T21:24:02Z")
I have a suspicions that this case has more to do with sexism than the student/teacher dynamic, but it plays out like the student gets off scot free. The teacher left her phone unlocked in class so an enterprising stude… --- ## [Huckabee: "Amend the Constitution so it's in God standards"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huckabee-amend-the-constitution-so-its-in-god-standards/433622)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2008, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huckabee-amend-the-constitution-so-its-in-god-standards/433622 "2008-01-23T17:17:34Z")
Huckabee is appearing more dangerous every day: There is a video on that page as well, if (like me) you find that quote difficult to believe. Thank goodness for the long primary process, so we can find out these detai… --- ## [How many people to land a plane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-to-land-a-plane/543410)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-to-land-a-plane/543410 "2010-06-17T22:36:09Z")
In this news tidbit, a flight attendant who also happened to be a licensed commercial pilot helped the pilot land a plane after the copilot fell ill. OK, so what if the flight attendant hadn’t been a licensed pilot? I … --- ## [What's your opinion on children's birthday parties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-childrens-birthday-parties/674748)
**Author:** [@jrsone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jrsone)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-opinion-on-childrens-birthday-parties/674748 "2013-11-28T04:02:45Z")
I spend a large amount of time in preparation of, celebration of, and cleaning up of a 3 year olds birthday party. It wasn’t my child, it was my wife’s best friends. There has been month’s of preperation, building rent… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1118&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1120&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)