# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1149&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:** 1150 --- ## [Whitney's "I Will Always Love You": Hog Calling at its best.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitneys-i-will-always-love-you-hog-calling-at-its-best/613714)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whitneys-i-will-always-love-you-hog-calling-at-its-best/613714 "2012-02-24T17:06:35Z")
Does anybody else cringe when they hear Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You”? Gad! I can only think of General Burkhalter’s (See Hogan’s Heroes) sister cackling out this monstrosity whenever I hear it. … --- ## [These are a few of my favorite cheeses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-cheeses/718821)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-cheeses/718821 "2015-07-29T06:13:18Z")
Been on a cheese kick lately. Well, more of one I guess, since I’ve always enjoyed cheese. Not quite at the connoisseur level of Qagdop the Mercotan with his 20 year old cheddar, though I hope to try some really well-age… --- ## [What the english translation of the french bird names "hibou" and "chouette"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-english-translation-of-the-french-bird-names-hibou-and-chouette/309351)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2005, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-english-translation-of-the-french-bird-names-hibou-and-chouette/309351 "2005-06-24T06:41:12Z")
The title says it all. Responding to another, thread, I had some doubts about the correct translation of the word “chouette”, and thought that maybe I was mistaking it with “hibou”. But when I checked my dictionnary, it … --- ## [Does a naked photo of you exist in this world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-naked-photo-of-you-exist-in-this-world/720912)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-naked-photo-of-you-exist-in-this-world/720912 "2015-06-01T02:18:38Z")
I’m talking about a photo that was taken of you after the age of 18. Baby photos aren’t counted here. --- ## [Did Hitler murder any Muslims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hitler-murder-any-muslims/717739)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-hitler-murder-any-muslims/717739 "2015-04-17T15:31:14Z")
We know he went after the Jews and Christians and gypsies, but I wonder what he thought of the Muslims? --- ## [Good Og - Lindsay Lohan is only 26?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-og-lindsay-lohan-is-only-26/614602)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-og-lindsay-lohan-is-only-26/614602 "2012-03-06T02:49:14Z")
I am watching LL on Jimmy Fallon, and I can’t believe how awful she looks! The blond hair is a mistake for her, but it really looks like she’s had bad cheek implants. I saw an ad for her on SNL this weekend, and thought… --- ## [Futurama: That Darn Katz!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futurama-that-darn-katz/549378)
**Author:** [@Lobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobot)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/futurama-that-darn-katz/549378 "2010-08-29T16:04:17Z")
Wow, another great episode! After last week’s tremendous return to form, and now “That Darn Katz!”, I’m actually starting to relax and enjoy the show without comparing it to previous seasons. Not only was it smart as we… --- ## [A slight change in plans...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-slight-change-in-plans/523094)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2010, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-slight-change-in-plans/523094 "2010-12-30T05:45:57Z")
Earlier this year, I had a shock to the system when my wife decided she wanted to sleep with other men, and then fell in love with a specific other man. There were a lot of enormously awful feelings that went along with … --- ## [Tim Horton's enters the NYC donuts and coffee fray......so, what's good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-hortons-enters-the-nyc-donuts-and-coffee-fray-so-whats-good/502973)
**Author:** [@mack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mack)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-hortons-enters-the-nyc-donuts-and-coffee-fray-so-whats-good/502973 "2009-07-21T01:04:12Z")
Tim Horton’s is making a foray into NYC. I wasn’t too big on Dunkin’ Donuts except for a Mocha coolata and blueberry muffin treat every now & then. The rest of Dunkin’s pretty much just served to fill the hole IMO. Wh… --- ## [Suggest artists similar to Tom Lehrer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-artists-similar-to-tom-lehrer/538341)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-artists-similar-to-tom-lehrer/538341 "2010-05-07T21:32:54Z")
Well title says it all really. --- ## [Smoking....YOUR humble opinion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-your-humble-opinion/350656)
**Author:** [@Unintentionally\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unintentionally_Blank)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2006, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-your-humble-opinion/350656 "2006-04-06T11:19:02Z")
Colorado’s Guv just signed a pretty stout public smoking ban ordinance into law the other day…it got me wondering. We’ve come from a society where smoking was something EVERYBODY did (even cartoon characters) to the poi… --- ## [What, if anything, should be done for those who couldn't buy health care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-anything-should-be-done-for-those-who-couldnt-buy-health-care/675316)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-anything-should-be-done-for-those-who-couldnt-buy-health-care/675316 "2013-12-06T06:12:44Z")
November 30 has come and gone. That was the date on which the President promised to have HealthCare.gov working for “the vast majority” of users. (Well, to be precise, the second such date, since he initially told us i… --- ## [THE ANNUNAKI, ANCIENT GODS, NIBIRU and Humans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-annunaki-ancient-gods-nibiru-and-humans/628639)
**Author:** [@JMH125](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JMH125)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-annunaki-ancient-gods-nibiru-and-humans/628639 "2012-07-21T02:17:42Z")
ok, discuss. http://www.zetatalk.com/index/blog0926.htm --- ## [Romney to businesses, tell your employees who to vote for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-to-businesses-tell-your-employees-who-to-vote-for/638169)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-to-businesses-tell-your-employees-who-to-vote-for/638169 "2012-10-25T04:29:03Z")
From his speech at the National Federation of Independent Business Discuss please. --- ## [Why are smoke detectors placed so high and out of reach?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-smoke-detectors-placed-so-high-and-out-of-reach/678973)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-smoke-detectors-placed-so-high-and-out-of-reach/678973 "2014-01-17T18:31:23Z")
It just occurred to me that we all hate the accidental beeping of a smoke detector or getting up on a ladder (usually chair) to change the batteries on those things. But unlike lights which have a purpose for being high… --- ## [I've decided not to watch Bush tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-not-to-watch-bush-tonight/481519)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-not-to-watch-bush-tonight/481519 "2009-01-20T15:44:10Z")
The reason being, my TV is only a month old and I have objects on my desk that are both heavy and throwable. Good bye and good riddance. --- ## [How bad does the weather have to be to close an airport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-does-the-weather-have-to-be-to-close-an-airport/289013)
**Author:** [@Engywook](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Engywook)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2005, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-does-the-weather-have-to-be-to-close-an-airport/289013 "2005-02-10T01:44:18Z")
Subject line says it all. Or, I guess it would be better put as: “What weather conditions would close an airport; what would cause massive delays, and what’s no big deal?” For example, if there’s an inch or two of accum… --- ## [Once promising actors who went off the rails later in their careers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-promising-actors-who-went-off-the-rails-later-in-their-careers/854237)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-promising-actors-who-went-off-the-rails-later-in-their-careers/854237 "2020-06-14T23:58:17Z")
Inspired by the “Great Movies Marred By One Bad Performance” thread in which I mentioned Nicholas Cage. I think Nick Cage is a pretty good example of this, but his acting always had an eccentric quality to it, so when h… --- ## [Alone again. What's wrong with me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alone-again-whats-wrong-with-me/638527)
**Author:** [@dragongirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragongirl)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alone-again-whats-wrong-with-me/638527 "2013-01-25T13:55:26Z")
Right now, my heart is broken. I don’t even know how to describe how I feel. In February my boyfriend asked me to marry him and I was surprised and happy and said yes. In March, we moved out of the house we were sharing… --- ## [The Post Count Padding Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-post-count-padding-party/28682)
**Author:** [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2000, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-post-count-padding-party/28682 "2000-12-10T04:52:45Z")
So here’s how it goes. You can post anything! For example, you can tell stories, gossip, flirt, say whatever comes to your mind, overuse emoticons, count to ten, say your ABCs, post funny websites, talk about your day,… --- ## [A proposed "welfare" scheme (from another thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposed-welfare-scheme-from-another-thread/668640)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposed-welfare-scheme-from-another-thread/668640 "2013-10-05T20:21:32Z")
This was mentioned here: So I tried to see what it would take to make this work. Rough numbers: 300M citizens, 150M taxpayers. Poverty level income is around 11-12K/year, so let’s make it 10K “distributions” for each c… --- ## [Rome thread redux (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rome-thread-redux-spoilers/710890)
**Author:** [@Tuxie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuxie)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rome-thread-redux-spoilers/710890 "2015-01-30T18:25:08Z")
I know the series came out a while ago, but since getting Amazon prime I’ve been watching the only two seasons of this series. I ended up really getting into it. A few thoughts: I found both Lucius Varinas and Titus Pul… --- ## [Nations which have split due to religious, ethnic, cultural or racial divisions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nations-which-have-split-due-to-religious-ethnic-cultural-or-racial-divisions/682464)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2014, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nations-which-have-split-due-to-religious-ethnic-cultural-or-racial-divisions/682464 "2014-03-01T15:48:13Z")
With the fighting in the Ukraine, I wonder if the country will ever split into a pro-Russian eastern half and a pro-EU western half. Which made me think what other nations or states have done this in the past, split in h… --- ## [Salt makes atheists shrivel up like slugs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salt-makes-atheists-shrivel-up-like-slugs/295921)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2005, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salt-makes-atheists-shrivel-up-like-slugs/295921 "2005-03-30T06:18:05Z")
I was reading an AP article about religious folks being arrested trying to break into Terri Schiavo’s room and give her water (being unclear on the concepts of “feeding tube” and “she has no cerebral cortex”). But it was… --- ## [First Maine fireworks death - unbelieveable!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-maine-fireworks-death-unbelieveable/724316)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-maine-fireworks-death-unbelieveable/724316 "2015-07-06T19:22:50Z")
New way of launching fireworks doesn’t quite work out as expected! Calais, ME is on the Canadian border for those unfamiliar with the name. --- ## [Are There Foods I Could Eat That Would Change The Color Of My Urine, Feces, Or Semen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-foods-i-could-eat-that-would-change-the-color-of-my-urine-feces-or-semen/277340)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2004, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-foods-i-could-eat-that-would-change-the-color-of-my-urine-feces-or-semen/277340 "2004-12-01T06:07:55Z")
Several years ago, I remember watching a program on television where a doctor was treating a woman who had been put under a ‘voodoo’ curse. He didn’t believe in voodoo, but he felt that the ‘nocebo effect’ from the curse… --- ## [Women more likely than men to believe in the spiritual and supernatural - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-more-likely-than-men-to-believe-in-the-spiritual-and-supernatural-why/194774)
**Author:** [@RexDart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RexDart)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2003, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-more-likely-than-men-to-believe-in-the-spiritual-and-supernatural-why/194774 "2003-08-28T17:13:12Z")
http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris\_poll/index.asp?PID=359 (Although it is an “internet poll” by method, it looks fairly accurate and reliable. They adjust for the fact that some people have a greater propensity to… --- ## [Stories in which unrequited love becomes requited?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-in-which-unrequited-love-becomes-requited/483468)
**Author:** [@nevermore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nevermore)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2009, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-in-which-unrequited-love-becomes-requited/483468 "2009-01-31T00:37:56Z")
I’m trying to write something in which this situation occurs, but I think a little reference material would be helpful. Only… I can’t think of any. Like at all. Specifically, I’m looking for stories in which a character… --- ## [In Star-Trek TNG why didn't starfleet use androids for everything.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-star-trek-tng-why-didnt-starfleet-use-androids-for-everything/568160)
**Author:** [@noobzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/noobzilla)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-star-trek-tng-why-didnt-starfleet-use-androids-for-everything/568160 "2011-01-21T04:48:09Z")
I’ve recently gotten back in Star-Trek, so please excuse me if my logic is wrong. Perhaps this idea wouldn’t leave much room for the writers. And I guess it would make for boring shows/movies. Nevertheless I will prop… --- ## [Attitude toward 60s clue to ideology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attitude-toward-60s-clue-to-ideology/620838)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attitude-toward-60s-clue-to-ideology/620838 "2012-05-30T03:43:26Z")
I’ve heard it argued that a person’s attitude toward the 1960s offers a big clue as to their current political bent. It was: Positive=Democrat Negative=GOP Do you agree with this, by and large? (It fits me FWIW-Democr… --- ## [Best/cheapest way to boost WIFI receiver.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-cheapest-way-to-boost-wifi-receiver/559015)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-cheapest-way-to-boost-wifi-receiver/559015 "2010-11-04T21:58:55Z")
I stayed in a motel last week and had a hard time getting a good signal to the wireless internet the establishment had. My room was pretty far from the front desk and I’m sure they had no repeater. What’s a good, inexpen… --- ## [Alton Brown's waffles were a little disappointing...Dopers, give me great waffles!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alton-browns-waffles-were-a-little-disappointing-dopers-give-me-great-waffles/409415)
**Author:** [@aerodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aerodave)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2007, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alton-browns-waffles-were-a-little-disappointing-dopers-give-me-great-waffles/409415 "2007-06-27T03:44:54Z")
I saw the Good Eats waffle episode for about the seventeenth time last week. It inspired me to finally go get a waffle iron. I mixed up a batch of batter to Alton’s specifications, and cooked away. I made some decent w… --- ## [Ebert give "The Life of David Gale" Zero Stars based on unrevealed ending...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebert-give-the-life-of-david-gale-zero-stars-based-on-unrevealed-ending/156523)
**Author:** [@RexDart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RexDart)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2003, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebert-give-the-life-of-david-gale-zero-stars-based-on-unrevealed-ending/156523 "2003-02-25T05:52:27Z")
Here’s his review: http://www.suntimes.com/output/ebert1/wkp-news-david21f.html In his desire that we be allowed to be as disgusted as he was in discovering the awful ending, one so bad it seems to have been practicall… --- ## [Former UN Ambassador Bolton thinks israel needs to strike against Iran's nuclear capability now!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-un-ambassador-bolton-thinks-israel-needs-to-strike-against-irans-nuclear-capability-now/673030)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-un-ambassador-bolton-thinks-israel-needs-to-strike-against-irans-nuclear-capability-now/673030 "2013-11-06T20:59:22Z")
Former UN Ambassador Bolton seems to think Israel’s window in this option is closing. Will the Israeli’s strike without US backup or not? Are we compelled to support Israel if they strike unilaterally? Israel does not h… --- ## [Community's Back! March 15th.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/communitys-back-march-15th/613560)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/communitys-back-march-15th/613560 "2012-03-10T13:35:51Z")
Cool. Cool cool cool. Just announced, although Parks & Rec will be taking a 5 week break, but it’s back in its original time slot at 8:00 Thursday. --- ## [TV characters who have "J." as their middle initial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-characters-who-have-j-as-their-middle-initial/159025)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-characters-who-have-j-as-their-middle-initial/159025 "2020-09-07T12:51:09Z")
Bullwinkle J. Moose Rocket J. Squirrel Abraham J. Simpson Homer Jay Simpson Bartholomew Jo-Jo Simpson Philip J. Fry I don’t know about Rocky but there is a tendency for male animated characters to have “J.” for the… --- ## [Convince me to support American independence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-support-american-independence/612441)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/convince-me-to-support-american-independence/612441 "2012-02-24T04:19:28Z")
I’ve long thought that, had I been alive in the American colonies during the 1770s, I would have been unlikely to support independence from Britain. The colonies had a great deal of self-rule, taxation was (despite the r… --- ## [Dealing with your Trump supporter friends](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-your-trump-supporter-friends/831272)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-your-trump-supporter-friends/831272 "2019-03-25T13:52:32Z")
I started reading through Trump from the very beginning or at least before the apprentice. A bullshitter. Later,his staunch assertion that Obama’s birth country was highly questionable, disavowed me of any opinion that… --- ## [Best Line Delivery \[Possible Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-line-delivery-possible-spoilers/369950)
**Author:** [@Alistair\_McCello](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alistair_McCello)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2006, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-line-delivery-possible-spoilers/369950 "2006-09-07T17:31:38Z")
Watching back through several of my favorite movies I encountered a few specific lines that always just blow me away in their delivery. They are not necessarily the best lines in the movies but they are delivered so perf… --- ## [Did medieval lords have "right of the first night" with the local brides?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-medieval-lords-have-right-of-the-first-night-with-the-local-brides/631977)
**Author:** [@hazmatdance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hazmatdance)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-medieval-lords-have-right-of-the-first-night-with-the-local-brides/631977 "2012-08-27T16:44:56Z")
When I was working in Boston, a colleague told me that his country had a traditional custom where the bride’s first night was spent with her FATHER IN LAW. Specifically, that he had the duty of deflowering her. My collea… --- ## [RUSH - When did you "discover" them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-when-did-you-discover-them/658315)
**Author:** [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-when-did-you-discover-them/658315 "2013-05-21T17:04:16Z")
After RUSH’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the revelation that it is now cool to be a RUSH fan. When did you “discover” the magical world of RUSH? --- ## [WW1 trenches near Switserland and the sea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww1-trenches-near-switserland-and-the-sea/144782)
**Author:** [@kip70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kip70)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2003, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww1-trenches-near-switserland-and-the-sea/144782 "2003-01-01T09:21:44Z")
Dear forum members, My question is about the edges of the trench lines in WW1. I understand that the purpose of a long trench line is that an army cannot be passed from the side and then be attacked from the back. So wh… --- ## [Driving north from LA to Santa Cruz this Sunday. Best road: 5 or 101 ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-north-from-la-to-santa-cruz-this-sunday-best-road-5-or-101/491060)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2009, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-north-from-la-to-santa-cruz-this-sunday-best-road-5-or-101/491060 "2009-04-01T05:19:32Z")
The missus and i are off to San Francisco for a week. We’re making a couple of stops along the way, staying a night with friends in LA, and a night with friends in Santa Cruz. Our drive from LA to Santa Cruz is this Sun… --- ## [Shodan's Angels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shodans-angels/396817)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2007, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shodans-angels/396817 "2007-03-25T03:00:10Z")
One of the annoying things about thread closings is that one’s hijacks get shut down. Barely worth bringing this up really, but from here: WTF makes you think I didn’t know where the quote was from? No doubt you arri… --- ## [How depressed is Bruce Wayne?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-depressed-is-bruce-wayne/627786)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-depressed-is-bruce-wayne/627786 "2012-07-13T03:33:09Z")
So over in another thread elfkin477 posted that Bale played Bat,an like he was depressed. That’s one he’ll of a thought. Think about it. He’s had terrible trauma in his life. He’s never attempted to deal with that tr… --- ## [I have an issue with Creedence Clearwater Revival](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-an-issue-with-creedence-clearwater-revival/401769)
**Author:** [@Grossbottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grossbottom)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2007, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-an-issue-with-creedence-clearwater-revival/401769 "2007-04-29T21:44:53Z")
CCR’s Proud Mary has always bothered me. It’s a song about this guy that got fed up with the Man, and went and did a bunch of odd jobs until he was able to score a gig on a Mark Twain-style riverboat. It’s the last verse… --- ## [Why I hate CSI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-hate-csi/266980)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2005, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-hate-csi/266980 "2005-07-13T13:38:50Z")
William Peterson’s character is such an anus-faced pedantic knowitall he gives the impression that the last time he got laid was at an away chess match his junior year of highschool. Plus, for all their superior knowita… --- ## [Does giving birth have to be painful? And if not, isn't this all bizarre?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-giving-birth-have-to-be-painful-and-if-not-isnt-this-all-bizarre/647033)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-giving-birth-have-to-be-painful-and-if-not-isnt-this-all-bizarre/647033 "2013-01-14T18:40:14Z")
Inspired by the current giving birth thread, is there any reasonable reason that giving birth has to be painful to women? If not - or if the reasons are fairly poor - then why is it still the norm (except if at the woma… --- ## [Second Season of Chappelle's Show: Funny as Hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-season-of-chappelles-show-funny-as-hell/230257)
**Author:** [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2004, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-season-of-chappelles-show-funny-as-hell/230257 "2004-03-24T14:28:23Z")
I love Dave Chappelle’s stand up. I remember how excited I was when I heard he was getting his own show on Comedy Central. I also remember how disappointed I was with most of the episodes of the first season. They wer… --- ## [George Zimmerman's BAAAAA-AAACK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-zimmermans-baaaaa-aaack/664218)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-zimmermans-baaaaa-aaack/664218 "2013-07-23T22:47:10Z")
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/07/george-zimmerman-saves-car-crash-victim-in-sanford-police-say-91701.html I’m glad the people are okay, but I just don’t want to hear about this loser. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1148&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1150&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)