# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1132&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:** 1133 --- ## [That depressing funeral march you hear in movies and TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-depressing-funeral-march-you-hear-in-movies-and-tv/654230)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-depressing-funeral-march-you-hear-in-movies-and-tv/654230 "2017-02-03T15:49:50Z")
Ok, I’ll admit my ignorance!:smiley: Who was the composer/author/source for that funeral tune one has heard so often on TV and in movies. I’ve even heard it in cartoons. It’s slow and depressing and sterotypical of de… --- ## [Are bidets really better than toilet paper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bidets-really-better-than-toilet-paper/852658)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-bidets-really-better-than-toilet-paper/852658 "2021-07-24T01:20:44Z")
I’ve been hearing about a growing trend towards these because of the shortage of toilet paper (TP). As a matter of fact my wife bought me a conversion kit several years ago that would turn one of our toilets into one of … --- ## [Floridopers: I think we're going to get wet.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2004, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/floridopers-i-think-were-going-to-get-wet/259386 "2004-08-24T18:23:28Z")
Bonnie and Charley are headed for us. All we need to do now is see if they strengthen and if their paths change. Stock up on batteries, candles, and water, and let’s keep everyone safe! Updates here. Unless someone h… --- ## [Do You Like Sauerkraut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-sauerkraut/575874)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2011, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-sauerkraut/575874 "2011-03-27T06:34:27Z")
In my experience it’s a love it or hate it situation. My mom was 100% German, sooooooo… Yeah. If you DO like it, what is your favorite way to eat it? Right this very moment, I am eating it made MY favorite way: A ba… --- ## [Is Asinine Parsimony an especially American thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-asinine-parsimony-an-especially-american-thing/621058)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-asinine-parsimony-an-especially-american-thing/621058 "2012-05-10T10:58:38Z")
U.S. airlines used to be fun to fly. Free food; free booze; overweight luggage was usually OK especially if you smile at the check-in station. Now prices are driven down by shoppers trying to save a dollar, so the airl… --- ## [Tell me why I'm wrong about mashed potatoes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-im-wrong-about-mashed-potatoes/835384)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-im-wrong-about-mashed-potatoes/835384 "2019-06-27T20:10:50Z")
Generally, I like potatoes. You can put them in front of me in almost any form and they are a welcome part of the meal - just as long as you don’t mash them. Mashed ‘taters lack any palatable texture to me. They’re just … --- ## [Any tips for international flights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-international-flights/637569)
**Author:** [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-tips-for-international-flights/637569 "2012-10-19T09:53:52Z")
The missus and I are planning a trip to the UK and France this spring, and while I was researching something or other for the trip, I came across the following tidbit of infopinion. Any truth to that? For that matter,… --- ## [Television characters who've endured the most tragedies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-characters-whove-endured-the-most-tragedies/581225)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-characters-whove-endured-the-most-tragedies/581225 "2011-05-13T02:50:59Z")
So I’m re-watching The X-Files with my little brother. I don’t know how apparent this was watching the first run episodes, spread out over weeks and years, but we’re noticing how awful Scully has had it. We’re just th… --- ## [Do all languages have something similar to alphabetical order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-languages-have-something-similar-to-alphabetical-order/597430)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-languages-have-something-similar-to-alphabetical-order/597430 "2011-09-26T15:37:29Z")
For instance Chinese or Arabic. If they have 10 kids and they want them in some sort of order can they tell them in some way to get in what we know as “alphabetical order”? Does alphabetical order in one language the sam… --- ## [Is he into me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-he-into-me/599464)
**Author:** [@kgif123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kgif123)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-he-into-me/599464 "2011-10-19T01:59:17Z")
There is this guy at my work. He is constantly coming over by me and talking to me, well he has to come over by me to restock my supplies, that is his job. But he will come over and we will have conversations and when he… --- ## [Jackasses at UC-Irvine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackasses-at-uc-irvine/714412)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jackasses-at-uc-irvine/714412 "2015-03-10T20:51:47Z")
WTF? Some jackasses–six, to be exact–decided that the flag of the United States of America needs to be gone, all in the name of “cultural inclusiveness”: The next bit quoted in the linked article is best summed up as B… --- ## [The Epic Game store and exclusivity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epic-game-store-and-exclusivity/832054)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-epic-game-store-and-exclusivity/832054 "2019-06-11T05:06:43Z")
So, over in the Borderlands 3 thread, I asked what people thought about the fact that it’s an Epic games store exclusive for a period after launch, but that’s a bit of a hijack for a specific game thread so I thought I’d… --- ## [American money is stoopid!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-money-is-stoopid/581091)
**Author:** [@SSgtBaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSgtBaloo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-money-is-stoopid/581091 "2011-05-09T08:23:05Z")
Inspired by a tangential idea sparked by this thread. I’m an American and I think our monetary system, while sound, could use some adjustment. My only gripe is that much of what makes up our change is nearly worthless. … --- ## [Curse you, damn DMV!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curse-you-damn-dmv/616712)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curse-you-damn-dmv/616712 "2012-03-30T18:51:20Z")
Yes, friends, it’s a Department of Motor Vehicles rant. Except this state calls it something else, but it’s same goddamn DMV it always is. I finally got a driver’s license, and I’d like to say FUCK YOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUU!!!… --- ## [Extra, Extra (day of) Rants all about it (Feb mini-rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-extra-day-of-rants-all-about-it-feb-mini-rants/996943)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-extra-day-of-rants-all-about-it-feb-mini-rants/996943 "2024-03-02T22:51:50Z")
We get an extra day’s worth of mini rants this month! . . Fri night I got home around 12:30am, went to bed about 1am. Sat morning, the alarm went off at 5:30am in order to get up on time to make it to my race. Only … --- ## [Movies you're ashamed to admit you like.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youre-ashamed-to-admit-you-like/498104)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youre-ashamed-to-admit-you-like/498104 "2009-06-16T01:33:25Z")
Movies don’t have to have won an Oscar, or even been nominated, to be “good” What B-grade, campy, schlocky, suspension of dis-belief films do you like? I’ll start it off. Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death. … --- ## [Battlestar Galactica 4.9 - "Guess What's Coming to Dinner" (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-9-guess-whats-coming-to-dinner-spoilers/449591)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2008, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-4-9-guess-whats-coming-to-dinner-spoilers/449591 "2008-05-24T05:02:18Z")
(see note on episode numbering) Spoiler policy: If it’s been aired, or if it’s pure speculation about future events, no need for a spoiler box. If it’s from a future episode, as revealed in promotional materials or inte… --- ## [Have You Ever Been Falsely Accused?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-falsely-accused/355029)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2006, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-falsely-accused/355029 "2006-05-06T10:50:10Z")
I have, and it’s not a pleasant experience. In November of last year, I was falsely accused of sexual harassment by a male coworker. I’m female. This man was one of a handful of men in an office full of women. He … --- ## [Test, ignore.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-ignore/582728)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-ignore/582728 "2011-06-02T02:28:26Z")
Really. --- ## [Brag about your moments of parental brilliance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brag-about-your-moments-of-parental-brilliance/672779)
**Author:** [@Little\_Bird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Bird)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brag-about-your-moments-of-parental-brilliance/672779 "2013-11-05T21:14:09Z")
I’ll start: Last night Birdman and I were going to the store–Birdboy (age 2) had been playing with Play Dough for a while. When we got him ready to go, all he had was the empty can, the actual Dough had been stashed som… --- ## [Converting old style addresses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-old-style-addresses/654816)
**Author:** [@squeekster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeekster)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/converting-old-style-addresses/654816 "2013-04-04T22:53:31Z")
I’m trying to find out how to convert an old style address, (example: Route 2 Box 345 into the current style address 345 Dole Rd). I’ve checked with the local post office and they remember those style addresses, but the… --- ## [Learn to use your camera!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learn-to-use-your-camera/679750)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learn-to-use-your-camera/679750 "2014-02-06T07:23:25Z")
I have a small business shooting concerts. I set up multiple cameras - some operated by myself by hand, some fixed, some remote controlled, one by a second operator. On this particular occasion, I had seven running. My m… --- ## [Self service gas stations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-service-gas-stations/637404)
**Author:** [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-service-gas-stations/637404 "2012-10-12T16:22:24Z")
The last time I refuled in New Jersey, I was told that self service gas stations are not allowed in NJ. Why? In my mind, this is the epitome of featherbedding. Are their other jurisdictions (either within or without t… --- ## [Neutralizing salt and sugar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neutralizing-salt-and-sugar/183042)
**Author:** [@Susma\_Rio\_Sep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Susma_Rio_Sep)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neutralizing-salt-and-sugar/183042 "2016-10-23T10:09:05Z")
What chemical substances or chemical procedures or kitchen tricks can be employed to neutralize sugar or salt? Here are the situations: Cooked or prepared dish or drink happen to contain too much sugar or salt; Yo… --- ## [Is SETI a Waste of Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-seti-a-waste-of-time/402775)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-seti-a-waste-of-time/402775 "2007-05-25T00:16:20Z")
Radio astronomers have been listening for radio signals (which would indicate extraterrestrial intelligence0, for more than 40 years now. As far as I know, nothing approaching an intelligence-based signal has been found.… --- ## [Do the British really use the word "dickhead" to describe what Americans would call a "hipster"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-british-really-use-the-word-dickhead-to-describe-what-americans-would-call-a-hipster/559687)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-british-really-use-the-word-dickhead-to-describe-what-americans-would-call-a-hipster/559687 "2010-11-07T03:14:28Z")
One of my friends told me that the British call hipsters “dickheads.” He sent me a link to a YouTube video of “The Dickhead Song.” And indeed, based on this video, it would seem that he’s right. But I couldn’t find anyt… --- ## [Oh! How I hate square plates and bowls!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-how-i-hate-square-plates-and-bowls/537804)
**Author:** [@flano1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flano1)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-how-i-hate-square-plates-and-bowls/537804 "2010-05-04T00:55:40Z")
So these last few years my wife has decided that square dinner plates are the bomb. Last night I wander in from doing whatever outside, wash my handies and go to our fancy eating table ready to demolish the evening repa… --- ## [If No Barbarian Invasions, Could The Roman Empire Lasted Another 2000 Years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-no-barbarian-invasions-could-the-roman-empire-lasted-another-2000-years/571952)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-no-barbarian-invasions-could-the-roman-empire-lasted-another-2000-years/571952 "2011-02-23T20:46:02Z")
For the sake of arguement, suppose there was no pressure on the western empire-the Germans, Goths, Picts, etc. stayed where they were. Under these circumstances, is it possible that Rome would have gone on for well pas… --- ## [How many religious people attribute this (nihilistic) view to atheists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-religious-people-attribute-this-nihilistic-view-to-atheists/779942)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 10:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-religious-people-attribute-this-nihilistic-view-to-atheists/779942 "2017-03-23T10:07:04Z")
When I was in high school, a social studies teacher was talking to us about religion\*. I had recently decided that I was a non-believer, and something he said which I considered overly general prompted me to state that I… --- ## [Very Lame R.O. re: Obama Impeachment Merchandise & Sites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-lame-r-o-re-obama-impeachment-merchandise-sites/483308)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-lame-r-o-re-obama-impeachment-merchandise-sites/483308 "2009-01-29T15:38:55Z")
I actually thought these were jokes when I first saw them, but apparently they’re selling well and the proprietors of the web sites seem, in many cases, to be completely serious. Clinton’s impeachment was bogus imo, but… --- ## [John Mayer, anyone else think he sucks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-mayer-anyone-else-think-he-sucks/113127)
**Author:** [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-mayer-anyone-else-think-he-sucks/113127 "2016-07-24T08:38:56Z")
I’m in his target market (white, upper middle class, college students), but I’m appalled by the hordes of people jumping on this guy’s bandwagon. Damnit, is he a horrible musician. Uninspired and clichéd harmonies, bad s… --- ## [US Passport Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-passport-questions/509435)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-passport-questions/509435 "2025-09-06T11:26:15Z")
I will be using my passport this winter, and on checking it I see that it will expire 10/2010. I have a few questions that perusal of the various passport web pages have not answered. When my passport is scrutinized b… --- ## [Arrested for leaving 9 year old at park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-leaving-9-year-old-at-park/693739)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-for-leaving-9-year-old-at-park/693739 "2014-08-06T14:09:20Z")
A single working mom making minimum wage at McDonald’s was arrested for leaving her apparently responsible nine year old alone at a park that was 7 minutes away, and a 6 minute walk from her home for which she had a key.… --- ## [Is there anything you're so scared of that you can't look at a picture of it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-youre-so-scared-of-that-you-cant-look-at-a-picture-of-it/483965)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-youre-so-scared-of-that-you-cant-look-at-a-picture-of-it/483965 "2009-02-03T19:58:34Z")
I’m embarassed to admit it, but fuck it. I’ve thrown more magazines and ran out of rooms more times than I can count after flipping a page and seeing a picture of a big fat hairy tarantula staring at me. I’m slooooowly f… --- ## [What does the word "raptor" mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-raptor-mean-to-you/562880)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2010, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-raptor-mean-to-you/562880 "2010-12-14T07:02:58Z")
What does the word “raptor” primarily mean to you? Just curious, and thought that an informal poll of the SDMB, famed for fighting ignorance, might be interesting. --- ## [Rude to not eat in front of people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-to-not-eat-in-front-of-people/574394)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-to-not-eat-in-front-of-people/574394 "2011-03-14T21:47:17Z")
Do you consider it rude if you go out to eat, and someone isnt hungry and doesn’t eat anything? In the case of dining out, is it a faux pais in your culture if one of the guests doesn’t order food? For simplicity, lets … --- ## [How do people's opinions about homosexuality change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-peoples-opinions-about-homosexuality-change/621629)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-peoples-opinions-about-homosexuality-change/621629 "2012-05-16T14:03:10Z")
Over the last few decades, there has been quite a change in how people view homosexuality. Part of that is demographics; old people are more likely to oppose homosexuality than young people and old people have a higher d… --- ## [The 2012 SDMB Presidential Debate--more fun than a barrel full of independents!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2012-sdmb-presidential-debate-more-fun-than-a-barrel-full-of-independents/610368)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2012-sdmb-presidential-debate-more-fun-than-a-barrel-full-of-independents/610368 "2012-04-23T01:28:06Z")
Good evening! I’verecently re-announced my campaign for the White House, and Snowmaster has stepped up to the plate as well. He’s graciously allowed me to nominate a debate moderator, and I would suggest Rico for no ot… --- ## [What happened to the Discovery and Learning Channels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-discovery-and-learning-channels/273129)
**Author:** [@marshmallow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marshmallow)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-discovery-and-learning-channels/273129 "2013-02-18T04:32:27Z")
I remember when the TLC and the Discovery Channel were really nice for, well, learning. I remember the Discovery Channel in particular had a lot of cool nature and science related shows, documentaries on almost any subje… --- ## [Ken Burns new "The Vietnam War" documentary on PBS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ken-burns-new-the-vietnam-war-documentary-on-pbs/796616)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ken-burns-new-the-vietnam-war-documentary-on-pbs/796616 "2017-11-24T17:49:09Z")
Anyone watching this? I thought the first episode was a little disjointed, jumping around in timeframes, but still a good setup for what is to come, I suspect. Better set your DVR, because it’s not once per week-- it’… --- ## [Wildfires on Maui \[2023-08-10\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildfires-on-maui-2023-08-10/988362)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wildfires-on-maui-2023-08-10/988362 "2024-01-27T03:10:54Z")
My wife told me about this right before I fell asleep last night. Checking the news this morning, wow. The entire town of Lahaina is basically reduced to ashes. My wife was showing me a picture and saying “I remember wal… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, May 16, 2013 -- "The Bon Voyage Reaction"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-may-16-2013-the-bon-voyage-reaction/658537)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2013, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-may-16-2013-the-bon-voyage-reaction/658537 "2013-05-26T03:32:50Z")
I’m starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode, which will be the sixth season finale. --- ## [Why is the medieval period so attractive to "geeks"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-medieval-period-so-attractive-to-geeks/317009)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2005, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-medieval-period-so-attractive-to-geeks/317009 "2005-08-18T20:35:39Z")
I often hear self-proclaimed geeks say that they have a strong interest in medieval things. It could be participation in Renaissance Faires or playing role-playing games with some medieval influence or themes. Because of… --- ## [One-album wonders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-album-wonders/524542)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-album-wonders/524542 "2010-01-16T03:22:41Z")
Who are some musical artists that are NOT one-hit wonders, but who are virtually 100% known for their work from one album or CD? I’ll open with a couple of obvious ones: Carole King - Tapestry 6 years on the charts! … --- ## [A TV trope - sleeping on the sofa instead of in the spare room](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-tv-trope-sleeping-on-the-sofa-instead-of-in-the-spare-room/648579)
**Author:** [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-tv-trope-sleeping-on-the-sofa-instead-of-in-the-spare-room/648579 "2013-02-01T17:02:44Z")
In TV shows, if a couple have an argument, or have to sleep separately for some reason, or if someone stays over, the sofa is always used as the place for them to sleep. In really small homes, this makes sense, but it ha… --- ## [Can you identify this image of a young female flipping the bird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-identify-this-image-of-a-young-female-flipping-the-bird/544390)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2010, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-identify-this-image-of-a-young-female-flipping-the-bird/544390 "2010-07-21T11:33:13Z")
I think I recognize this image, but I can’t think of where I recognize it from. --- ## [I have this kid...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-this-kid/647649)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-this-kid/647649 "2013-03-24T15:14:39Z")
…my son… he’s 13. He’s bright. Socially well adjusted. Great sense of humour. Kind hearted. Makes friends easily. Never any behaviour issues in school. Teachers always say he is a pleasure to have in class… In fa… --- ## [Racist restaurant owner gets backlash from Yelp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racist-restaurant-owner-gets-backlash-from-yelp/681134)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racist-restaurant-owner-gets-backlash-from-yelp/681134 "2014-02-16T21:50:19Z")
So there is this restaurant owner who wants his place to be patronized only by straight white Christians. When word got out, people started writing Yelp reviews, stating what a great place it is for gay cruising! … --- ## [Is multiple myeloma a death sentence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-multiple-myeloma-a-death-sentence/374140)
**Author:** [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-multiple-myeloma-a-death-sentence/374140 "2014-06-19T11:38:07Z")
Continuing the theme of my summer of suckiness (which began with my family being evacuated from our home due to Hezbollah’s war with Israel), my father was just diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Apparently, they caught i… --- ## [Evolutionary Psychology is a Bunch of Hooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolutionary-psychology-is-a-bunch-of-hooey/451323)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2008, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolutionary-psychology-is-a-bunch-of-hooey/451323 "2008-07-17T10:28:16Z")
By “evolutionary psychology” I mean the branch of psychology that seeks to explain current human behavior as the result of adaptations dating back to prehistoric times. My view is given in the title of this thread, name… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1131&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1133&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)