# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1131&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:** 1132 --- ## [Yes, Lady, I Get It-- You're Hostile and Anti-Social. Can I Go Now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-lady-i-get-it-youre-hostile-and-anti-social-can-i-go-now/363265)
**Author:** [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2006, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-lady-i-get-it-youre-hostile-and-anti-social-can-i-go-now/363265 "2006-07-11T14:54:14Z")
Today, I pulled up to an intersection to make a left turn. At that moment, a woman started walking across the street. She looked up and saw me waiting to turn and deliberately slowed her pace, giving me an insolent and c… --- ## [Should a kid be allowed counsel when in the Principal's office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-kid-be-allowed-counsel-when-in-the-principals-office/711798)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-a-kid-be-allowed-counsel-when-in-the-principals-office/711798 "2015-02-09T00:25:44Z")
Let’s say your kid gets summoned to the principals office and while they are there, are accused of some crime (ex. stealing, making threats, drugs). The principal or others start asking questions. Is that kid required t… --- ## [TV shows you thought you would hate, but ended up loving.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-you-thought-you-would-hate-but-ended-up-loving/535401)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-you-thought-you-would-hate-but-ended-up-loving/535401 "2010-04-13T01:29:42Z")
Inspired by the recent thread about movies you thought you would hate but wound up loving. Anyway, my wife has introduced me to a lot of shows I didn’t think I would care for, the original\*\* Melrose Place\*\* being chief … --- ## [What's the difference between MDF and particle board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-mdf-and-particle-board/151850)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2003, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-mdf-and-particle-board/151850 "2003-02-01T17:47:13Z")
Is it the size of the particles? For example, a lot of Ikea products are made of what looks like sawdust that has been moulded into planks and some construction projects use boards that look as if they were made my wood… --- ## [Death to Green Bean Casserole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-to-green-bean-casserole/380299)
**Author:** [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2006, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-to-green-bean-casserole/380299 "2006-11-17T20:28:25Z")
I really have no idea why this is so popular. Whenver we have a pot luck at work everyone raves about the green bean casserole and every time I’ve tried it it was disgusting. Tasting mostly like processed food and pres… --- ## [FN 5.7 -or- Five-SeveN -- How effective against armor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fn-5-7-or-five-seven-how-effective-against-armor/286779)
**Author:** [@js\_africanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/js_africanus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2005, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fn-5-7-or-five-seven-how-effective-against-armor/286779 "2005-01-27T15:12:27Z")
Our sheriff’s deputy just came in and showed me a dire notice from the department announcing that the FN 5.7 or Five-SeveN® has hit the street legally and can punch through kevlar vests, the trauma plate (or shock plate?… --- ## [House 4/6/2009 "Simple Explanation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-4-6-2009-simple-explanation/492208)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-4-6-2009-simple-explanation/492208 "2009-04-15T23:30:09Z")
I didn’t see that coming. Open spoilers in the next post… --- ## [Was Joan of Arc really a witch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-joan-of-arc-really-a-witch/596385)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-joan-of-arc-really-a-witch/596385 "2011-09-19T16:47:18Z")
Let’s blur for a moment the distinction of what exactly is a witch, let’s say that any heterodoxy which the natives of the fifteenth century may have found sinister is enough to be a witch. Let’s also ignore any unrelate… --- ## [Enterprise - Love it or hate it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enterprise-love-it-or-hate-it/84037)
**Author:** [@Smitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smitty)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2001, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enterprise-love-it-or-hate-it/84037 "2001-10-03T12:44:37Z")
Just saw the new “Enterprise”. Not bad, I thought. Very sexy Vulcan babe. 2 problems - The Klingons have the forehead ridges. I expected they would, but now they have them before AND after the original series, but no… --- ## [Best anti-drug message in rock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-anti-drug-message-in-rock/366712)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-anti-drug-message-in-rock/366712 "2015-08-15T15:03:34Z")
On the Who’s original album version of Tommy, the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” has the lines Hey you smoking Mother Nature You missed the bus! That was a lot better than the movie version of this song, where the cam… --- ## [Do feces actually steam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-feces-actually-steam/302782)
**Author:** [@I\_can\_t\_believe\_that\_s\_butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_can_t_believe_that_s_butter)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2005, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-feces-actually-steam/302782 "2005-05-07T23:40:53Z")
…or is that just a UL reference? You know, “steaming turd” and the like. I can’t say I have the opportunity to find out for myself, so I request the help of Those Who Would Know. --- ## [Lobsters and rubber bands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsters-and-rubber-bands/377320)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2006, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobsters-and-rubber-bands/377320 "2006-10-25T23:55:12Z")
How do they put rubber bands on lobster claws? --- ## [Why do you get momentary power outages in a thunderstorm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-get-momentary-power-outages-in-a-thunderstorm/253740)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2004, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-get-momentary-power-outages-in-a-thunderstorm/253740 "2004-07-07T03:46:41Z")
It kind of makes sense that you would get extended outages during a thunderstorm. Lightning might hit some power company equipment and blow it out, or a tree might fall on the lines and break the circuit. But today we … --- ## [Let's go camping! Better sell the family jewels first!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-camping-better-sell-the-family-jewels-first/700630)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-go-camping-better-sell-the-family-jewels-first/700630 "2014-10-23T02:16:05Z")
Camping in Australia has a long and proud tradition, giving pretty much every person the opportunity to get out bush for the cost of a tank of petrol and an esky full of VB and ice. Most of the National and State Parks … --- ## [When traveling US citizens have problems US Embassies aren't noted for being very helpful - Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-traveling-us-citizens-have-problems-us-embassies-arent-noted-for-being-very-helpful-why/675226)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-traveling-us-citizens-have-problems-us-embassies-arent-noted-for-being-very-helpful-why/675226 "2013-12-05T19:12:54Z")
When US citizens get involved in legal or logistical problems overseas it’s a common refrain by these people or their families seeking help that US embassies or consulates in those countries really don’t do much to help … --- ## [Quitting Smoking Triggering Lung Cancer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quitting-smoking-triggering-lung-cancer/415294)
**Author:** [@Another\_Primate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Another_Primate)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quitting-smoking-triggering-lung-cancer/415294 "2011-06-14T00:39:37Z")
Mom’s friend, who has lung cancer, told Mom that his doctor actually said that his quitting smoking might have “triggered” the cancer, and that he would have been better off had he kept smoking. Me to Mom: Your friend m… --- ## [Female wanking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-wanking/324146)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2005, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-wanking/324146 "2005-09-30T18:39:09Z")
Is it correct to call female masturbation wanking? Or is there a separate British term for it? I know in North America, I’ve heard “jilling off” (as opposed to “jacking off”, I guess) --- ## [What's the difference between worriers and laid-back types?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-worriers-and-laid-back-types/483247)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2009, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-worriers-and-laid-back-types/483247 "2009-02-06T05:14:25Z")
I’ve been reading some current threads in IMHO – the Therapy thread and the Panic Attacks/Anxiety Support Group thread. Some others, too. Anyway, it gets me thinking about a fundamental personality split between my wife… --- ## [Single word earworm larvae](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-word-earworm-larvae/669272)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-word-earworm-larvae/669272 "2013-09-25T15:06:08Z")
Warning: if you dislike earworms (catchy music that gets stuck in your head), leave now while you are still safe. I was wondering about what it takes to trigger an earworm (aka “larvae”, if you will). Can it be done w… --- ## [What are you reading this month, dopers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-reading-this-month-dopers/374011)
**Author:** [@XaMcQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XaMcQ)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-reading-this-month-dopers/374011 "2011-12-30T02:09:15Z")
Tell a little about what books you just read, are reading, and plan to read next. Why did you pick them? Did you enjoy them? Etc. This month I’ve read Young Men and Fire, by Norman MacLean, about the 1949 Mann Gulch F… --- ## [Foods I miss. Name yours!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-i-miss-name-yours/419694)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-i-miss-name-yours/419694 "2007-09-28T16:31:17Z")
Turkish Taffy. That was gooooood! Pretty damn chewy, though. I haven’t had it since the 60’s, but there may be a bit of it still stuck to one of my molars. Shake-a-pudding. By Jello. Annoying jingle, sorta gritty i… --- ## [How deep must a submarine dive to avoid a force 12 storm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-deep-must-a-submarine-dive-to-avoid-a-force-12-storm/641714)
**Author:** [@Donnerwetter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donnerwetter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-deep-must-a-submarine-dive-to-avoid-a-force-12-storm/641714 "2013-02-24T21:53:09Z")
In one of the scenes in Das Bootthe submarine goes through a fierce storm which becomes stronger and stronger. At one point the captain decides to submerge the boat because floating through the giant waves was no longer … --- ## [Burning smell coming out of my wall.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burning-smell-coming-out-of-my-wall/491563)
**Author:** [@BaconAndEggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaconAndEggs)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burning-smell-coming-out-of-my-wall/491563 "2009-04-01T19:05:55Z")
There is a burning tuna like smell coming out of my bedroom light switch. A little smoke is coming out. When I leave the light off everything is okay. This has happened before three years ago and I got a friend to replac… --- ## [Do we want too much...happiness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-want-too-much-happiness/534848)
**Author:** [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-want-too-much-happiness/534848 "2010-04-22T03:39:55Z")
(Motivated, somewhat, by this thread) Sometimes I think our problem is not that we need to learn to be happy with less stuff, money, status, etc., but that we need to learn to be less happy. Life is full of blows, setb… --- ## [Out-of-round-abouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-round-abouts/792812)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-round-abouts/792812 "2017-10-15T12:06:36Z")
I’ve been doing some research on roundabouts and came across an unusually shaped one in Boise. Locally, they call it a dog bone roundabout because of its shape. Also, there’s a proposal for a similarly shaped one in Camb… --- ## [What happens when Trump can't get anything done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-trump-cant-get-anything-done/777347)
**Author:** [@Donald\_Rump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donald_Rump)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-trump-cant-get-anything-done/777347 "2017-01-18T17:14:34Z")
Everyone’s heard the story about Truman pitying the incoming President Eisenhower, saying, "He’ll sit here, and he’ll say, ‘Do this! Do that!’ And nothing will happen. Poor Ike—it won’t be a bit like the Army. He’ll find… --- ## [Alien: Earth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-earth/1021996)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-earth/1021996 "2025-10-04T21:41:15Z")
The first two episodes are out. Without using heavy spoilers for them, they really tried hard (and succeeded) to get the look and feel of the original Alien settings in the opening spaceship scenes. The epsodes can be ve… --- ## [Why wasn't the zebra domesticated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-the-zebra-domesticated/675170)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-the-zebra-domesticated/675170 "2013-12-03T20:27:20Z")
Right now I can think of a few difficulties in catching even a young zebra on the African plains: they keep moving in groups, often ahead of a huge herd of wildebeest, there are often lions around. But the same condition… --- ## [The last two game characters you played as fight. Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-two-game-characters-you-played-as-fight-who-wins/710679)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-two-game-characters-you-played-as-fight-who-wins/710679 "2015-07-26T11:55:34Z")
Post inspired by this awesome Fallout vs Skyrim crossover where the Lone Wanderer and Dovahkiin fight. Like in the vid the fight is to the death, with whatever weapons they happen to have on them. The last two games I … --- ## [Militant Atheism: Good or bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/militant-atheism-good-or-bad/589693)
**Author:** [@HumanBear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HumanBear)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/militant-atheism-good-or-bad/589693 "2011-07-23T05:46:14Z")
Okay, a new thread from the ‘Just how religious is America’ one. I often hear people complain about militant atheists, and I have especially heard that many people dislike Richard Dawkins for his stance on religion. So… --- ## [Guess the mystery event](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-mystery-event/319983)
**Author:** [@Ms\_Macphisto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms_Macphisto)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2005, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-mystery-event/319983 "2005-09-26T01:48:32Z")
Yesterday afternoon, HR sent round a company-wide email that got everyone talking. I don’t have it here to reproduce in full, but basically they told us to mark down Friday, Sept. 9 from 1-8 pm on our calendars for a fun… --- ## [The $25,000 Pyramid Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-25-000-pyramid-game/368162)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2006, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-25-000-pyramid-game/368162 "2006-08-14T17:11:47Z")
Example: \[ul\] \[li\]“I’m very sharp and I cut things!”\[/li\]\[li\]“Don’t run with me!”\[/li\]\[li\]“Keep me with the rest of the office supplies.”\[/li\]\[li\]“I look a little like shears, but I’m not.”\[/li\]\[/ul\] Answer: Things sc… --- ## [English synonyms with different roots (Germanic and Romance)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-synonyms-with-different-roots-germanic-and-romance/578049)
**Author:** [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-synonyms-with-different-roots-germanic-and-romance/578049 "2011-04-15T15:50:42Z")
Earlier today, I got into a discussion about the evolution of the English language. As many of you guys probably know, English is a Germanic language with a lot of words that have Latin roots, thanks to the Norman invasi… --- ## [Why is Ebola such a big deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-ebola-such-a-big-deal/694930)
**Author:** [@Polar\_Iceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polar_Iceman)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-ebola-such-a-big-deal/694930 "2014-08-07T20:44:18Z")
According to press reports, worldwide some 1,500 people have died world wide from Ebola. Yet, every year, thousands of people die from the flu in every major city on earth. So why are we so concerned about Ebola, which i… --- ## [My headlight was working fine. Then I got an oil change (continued)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-headlight-was-working-fine-then-i-got-an-oil-change-continued/572398)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-headlight-was-working-fine-then-i-got-an-oil-change-continued/572398 "2011-03-01T03:38:44Z")
My headlights were fine. I got a full service oil change on Friday (5 days ago) that the invoice says covered a light check (and the lights were marked OK). I just realized today that my front right headlight is not work… --- ## [Whatcha reading August (08) edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-reading-august-08-edition/458414)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2008, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-reading-august-08-edition/458414 "2008-09-04T11:27:05Z")
Holy cow gang, tomorrow is August already! Here’s the new thread and here is a link to the July thread. I was reading like a mad man for a while, but have taken the last few days off. So I’m not in the middle of anyth… --- ## [How do you pronounce 'garrote'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-garrote/555778)
**Author:** [@born\_too\_late](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/born_too_late)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-garrote/555778 "2010-10-06T04:50:32Z")
Killing someone by strangling with piano wire or other rope-like object. I swear that I’ve heard it pronounced gair-oh-tay. Probably in a movie. Dictionary.com claims that it’s pronounced gah-rote or some such, and do… --- ## [Redundancy is driving me crazy and insane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redundancy-is-driving-me-crazy-and-insane/552382)
**Author:** [@Prelude\_to\_Fascination](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prelude_to_Fascination)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2010, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redundancy-is-driving-me-crazy-and-insane/552382 "2010-09-06T11:49:36Z")
This may be too lame for the Pit, but it’s bugging the shit out of me. Once again, I just came across the infuriating redundancy of a dollar sign and the word “dollars”. I’ve seen it many times on these boards, and on T… --- ## [Is there any historical evidence of someone being killed by a thrown knife?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-historical-evidence-of-someone-being-killed-by-a-thrown-knife/680392)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-historical-evidence-of-someone-being-killed-by-a-thrown-knife/680392 "2014-02-04T03:34:57Z")
It’s a popular movie trope, but in real life, it seems extremely unlikely in real life. What’s the Straight Dope on this? --- ## [Pizza: Thick or Thin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-thick-or-thin/734084)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Boone\_Fanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daniel_Boone_Fanatic)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-thick-or-thin/734084 "2015-10-15T02:20:03Z")
I personally love thin. It has less cheese. And I hate cheese on Pizza! That’s why I rarely eat thick crust. --- ## [Planet of The Apes Ending (\*\*\* Spoiler\*\*\*)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planet-of-the-apes-ending-spoiler/73991)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2002, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planet-of-the-apes-ending-spoiler/73991 "2002-08-28T18:20:09Z")
MY son and I caught the midnight showing of POTA this morning. Not too bad, but what the heck was the ending about? Here is what I got out of the movie: The planet Marky Mark crashed on was not earth, The intelligent … --- ## ["If people are giving you a ride, you should always wait for them".. riiiiiiight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-people-are-giving-you-a-ride-you-should-always-wait-for-them-riiiiiiight/109745)
**Author:** [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2002, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-people-are-giving-you-a-ride-you-should-always-wait-for-them-riiiiiiight/109745 "2002-05-22T04:12:01Z")
After reading this thread, it reminded me of what my mother always says to me: “If people are giving you a ride, you should always wait for them!” Somehow, I’m not too sure I agree with that one. I agree that you should … --- ## [What is an "Old Dan" Horse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-old-dan-horse/539619)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Angel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2013, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-an-old-dan-horse/539619 "2013-08-19T20:04:16Z")
In Cool Water by the Sons of the Pioneers, it appears to be the actual name of the horse: Old Dan and I With throats burned dry And souls that cry For water But in the traditional range ballad I Ride an Old Paint, i… --- ## [Marvel Comic geeks- Why were the Fantastic 4 films sooooo silly?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-comic-geeks-why-were-the-fantastic-4-films-sooooo-silly/651513)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-comic-geeks-why-were-the-fantastic-4-films-sooooo-silly/651513 "2013-03-02T20:33:48Z")
Ok, so I’m a little late to the party. My TiVo recently recorded the second one, Silver Surfer, and I perused thru it mostly on FF and was amazed that, much like the first one, it wasn’t simply a bad movie, it was, ah, i… --- ## [Best movie version of A Christmas Carol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-movie-version-of-a-christmas-carol/645043)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2012, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-movie-version-of-a-christmas-carol/645043 "2012-12-28T16:32:04Z")
I realize that this is probably one of those things that just depends on what you’re used to… but what is the best movie version of A Christmas Carol? Is the Jim Carrey one as bad as his Dr. Seuss films? Is the Alastai… --- ## [Longtime posters Missing in Action?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longtime-posters-missing-in-action/245218)
**Author:** [@InkBlot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InkBlot)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2004, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longtime-posters-missing-in-action/245218 "2004-07-10T10:00:06Z")
To begin with one of the oldest cliche’s on this board, I wasn’t sure where to put this, so it’s here… Who have you noticed Missing in Action since the subscription began? The odd thing is, two of my favorite posters, S… --- ## [Puffed Rice - how to ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puffed-rice-how-to/662814)
**Author:** [@MrQwertyasd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrQwertyasd)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puffed-rice-how-to/662814 "2013-07-18T18:37:20Z")
How is puffed rice made ? The type you get in rice cakes or in breakfast cereal like Puffa Puffa Rice ? I’ve tried- Sticking raw rice in the oven Heating in a pan with oil, like popcorn Raw rice in a popcorn machine … --- ## [Straights Actors Playing Gay Characters, and vice-versa, in Popular TV & Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straights-actors-playing-gay-characters-and-vice-versa-in-popular-tv-movies/678562)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straights-actors-playing-gay-characters-and-vice-versa-in-popular-tv-movies/678562 "2014-01-15T19:45:37Z")
Who are some straight characters played by gay actors, and gay characters played by straight actors? One example that immediately comes to mind is Eric Stonestreet (straight) playing Camercon Tucker (gay) on Modern Fami… --- ## [About transgenders (transexuals?) and sexual orientation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-transgenders-transexuals-and-sexual-orientation/660352)
**Author:** [@grama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grama)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-transgenders-transexuals-and-sexual-orientation/660352 "2013-06-17T11:21:05Z")
I was reading the thread about LGBT groups working together and got curious about something. It seems this has been discussed before, but I didn’t find what I was looking for. For the record, I hope to get answers as fa… --- ## [Worst song ever recored](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-song-ever-recored/184177)
**Author:** [@Dumberthanmost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dumberthanmost)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2003, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-song-ever-recored/184177 "2003-07-08T02:03:26Z")
What is the worst song. My vote is “Everyrose has it’s thorn” by Poison [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1130&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1132&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)