# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1168&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:** 1169 --- ## [Ungrateful Muslims](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ungrateful-muslims/735082)
**Author:** [@Sealybobo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealybobo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ungrateful-muslims/735082 "2015-10-22T18:44:26Z")
I know this pakastani ahole. Real bad attitude. Arrogant, angry. Long story short I see him park in the wounded vets spot. God I wish as americans we could have a say if someone stays or leaves. I would ship that sleepe… --- ## [FATCA- Gov't desperation, tyranny, or just standard business...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fatca-govt-desperation-tyranny-or-just-standard-business/670933)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fatca-govt-desperation-tyranny-or-just-standard-business/670933 "2013-12-08T07:27:18Z")
A friend is looking to move out of the country & was told about FATCA, which I had not heard of until she asked me about it. Basically, the US government takes 30% of money taken out of the US & up to 50% of US holdings … --- ## [American Idol 3/24](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-24/490666)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-3-24/490666 "2009-03-27T20:35:49Z")
Performers tonight, elimination tomorrow. I’m guessing that Michael will go home next, followed by Kris or Megan. --- ## [Do I Know You? (2006 Version)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-know-you-2006-version/342414)
**Author:** [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2006, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-know-you-2006-version/342414 "2006-02-07T14:05:27Z")
Inspired by this current thread and blantently copied from this old thread. As Bruce\_Daddy put it in his thread, “Half game, half vanity wank”. I’m going to expand on his options, however. Take a look at the last poster… --- ## [Today I royally fucked up at work. Commiserate with me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-royally-fucked-up-at-work-commiserate-with-me/675631)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2014, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-royally-fucked-up-at-work-commiserate-with-me/675631 "2014-01-21T12:52:41Z")
I manage a small IT infrastructure team. We support, among other users, a development team that’s responsible for the application and database code that’s our primary product offering. Due to a minor screwup earlier tod… --- ## [Homeopathy is a con job???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeopathy-is-a-con-job/1099)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2004, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeopathy-is-a-con-job/1099 "2004-02-03T06:05:04Z")
In your article about “color therapy”, you stated: The reason that you haven’t seen this type of treatment around lately is that fleecing in the medical profession has become far more technologically advanced. It should… --- ## [Are you an expert at anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-an-expert-at-anything/678415)
**Author:** [@Joe\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_King)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-an-expert-at-anything/678415 "2014-01-30T12:40:18Z")
I keep hearing people referred to as an expert at whatever. Others call themselves expert. Who decides? What are you good at? No sexual braggery, please. --- ## [Asshole Cell phone owners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asshole-cell-phone-owners/401232)
**Author:** [@wring](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wring)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2007, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asshole-cell-phone-owners/401232 "2007-05-01T05:49:48Z")
I’ve gotten used to cell phones, and their position in our society (generally held close to the face of every third person one encounters, every other person if one is where youths congregate). and, I’ve also gotten use… --- ## [Hey! TomnDeb! Hey!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tomndeb-hey/538836)
**Author:** [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-tomndeb-hey/538836 "2010-05-17T22:45:00Z")
I object! No fair! \[QUOTE=tomndebb\] I’ve got to agree with those who have responded to you. I can see the potential for a coherent argument somewhere behind your comments, but you are not actually making it and your u… --- ## [Best method for drilling vertical holes in a benchtop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-method-for-drilling-vertical-holes-in-a-benchtop/681554)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2014, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-method-for-drilling-vertical-holes-in-a-benchtop/681554 "2014-02-23T23:42:23Z")
I’m finally finishing my woodworking bench. All that is really left to do is to drill the 3/4" holes for dogs and other clamping tools. These need to be pretty much at a 90 degree angle to the bench top. I’ve looked o… --- ## [Tell me the ways your college kinda sucked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-the-ways-your-college-kinda-sucked/633281)
**Author:** [@BTEzra04](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BTEzra04)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-the-ways-your-college-kinda-sucked/633281 "2012-09-12T06:07:52Z")
I’m a little irked at my university right now. Kind of a laundry list of things. Parking is currently number one on that list…I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to sort bs about it out; I don’t want this to be… --- ## [Methods for cleaning dog hair off of suede](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methods-for-cleaning-dog-hair-off-of-suede/500857)
**Author:** [@Arglefraster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arglefraster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/methods-for-cleaning-dog-hair-off-of-suede/500857 "2009-06-25T21:57:17Z")
So we have a lovely suede couch, and a dog who sheds a lot. Yeah, didn’t exactly think that one through. So far, hands down, the most effective way to get dog hair off of the couch is with a lint roller. The disposable k… --- ## [World of Warcraft: meh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-meh/483612)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2009, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-warcraft-meh/483612 "2009-02-01T00:23:09Z")
I’ve been playing City of Heroes for years. Recently someone invited me to try the WoW 10-day trial, and I’ve been playing it for two days (level 12 Human Paladin). For some reason the game just doesn’t grab me. Anybo… --- ## [The legality of a pro-enemy movie being shown in U.S. movie theaters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legality-of-a-pro-enemy-movie-being-shown-in-u-s-movie-theaters/751323)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legality-of-a-pro-enemy-movie-being-shown-in-u-s-movie-theaters/751323 "2016-07-10T17:30:26Z")
Suppose that someone decided to make a pro-Nazi or pro-ISIS movie and have it shown in US movie theaters. Now - completely disregarding for now the issue of whether theaters would even be willing to show it or not - wou… --- ## [Greek City names in Upstate New York](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-city-names-in-upstate-new-york/318070)
**Author:** [@Sassafras\_Kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassafras_Kid)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2005, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-city-names-in-upstate-new-york/318070 "2005-08-22T20:35:36Z")
While traveling I noticed a minor trend. Why are there so many towns & cities in upstate New York with Greek names: Utica Syracuse Troy Ithaca and many more Was it a trend during colonial times or much later? Than… --- ## [Two bright stars in the Western sky, can you indentify?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-bright-stars-in-the-western-sky-can-you-indentify/615713)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2012, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-bright-stars-in-the-western-sky-can-you-indentify/615713 "2012-03-14T15:57:27Z")
Hello All, Taking Gunner the Great Dane™ for walk tonight I noticed two very bright stars in the Western Sky this evening. I am assuming they are planets, but the thing that is weird is that they are relatively very clo… --- ## [How fat do you have to be to float withot effort?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fat-do-you-have-to-be-to-float-withot-effort/674933)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fat-do-you-have-to-be-to-float-withot-effort/674933 "2013-12-02T21:46:49Z")
When I was at school we used to joke that if there was a flood (our school was right besides a road that ran over a river that overflowed sometimes due to rain) we would have to grab the school’s principal, as she was qu… --- ## [How does one get comped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-comped/645218)
**Author:** [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2012, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-comped/645218 "2012-12-30T20:46:00Z")
I’ve heard of players in a casino getting “comped” a night in the hotel. What does that usually take - playing for a long time? Gambling a lot of money? Frequent return visits? --- ## [Coffee is banned. Your response?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-is-banned-your-response/517189)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-is-banned-your-response/517189 "2009-11-20T01:54:08Z")
Public poll, one answer per respondent, no set ending date, Wotan is great. --- ## [Sebelius makes plans for no Plan B](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sebelius-makes-plans-for-no-plan-b/605663)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sebelius-makes-plans-for-no-plan-b/605663 "2011-12-13T17:27:54Z")
As you may have heard, the Obama administration, speaking thru Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, overruled the FDA approval of Plan B, the morning-after contraceptive, to girls younger than 17 withou… --- ## [Household mysteries.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/household-mysteries/466504)
**Author:** [@XaMcQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XaMcQ)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/household-mysteries/466504 "2008-10-07T23:45:38Z")
Lots of things often go missing in a typical home. Pairs of sock become singles, keys roam, as does the tv remote, and lighters, tweezers and ink pens are seldom around when you want them. But when some things go missi… --- ## [Question about school Proms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-school-proms/677129)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-school-proms/677129 "2013-12-30T23:36:26Z")
I’m asking for a friend. She wants to know whether schools are allowed to require girls to wear dresses or evening gowns to dances such as Prom. She’s looking to wear pants but when she approached the school about it, t… --- ## [''The Dog Ate My bin Laden''](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dog-ate-my-bin-laden/83475)
**Author:** [@stolichnaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stolichnaya)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2002, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dog-ate-my-bin-laden/83475 "2002-03-13T16:47:49Z")
I swear, Mr. Bush. I had my bin Laden on the kitchen table, all ready to go, my mom had checked it and she said it looked good. I left it on the table because I knew that it was important for us to bring in our bin Laden… --- ## [What's the point of fancy dress / cosplay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-fancy-dress-cosplay/610646)
**Author:** [@Kiyoshi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiyoshi)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-fancy-dress-cosplay/610646 "2012-01-30T01:49:57Z")
This question is inspired by getting an invitation to a fancy dress party. I’ve been invited to a few in the past, but have never actually been to one, and can’t imagine why anyone would want to. Why would you want to e… --- ## [Dear Irritating Ignorant Coworker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-irritating-ignorant-coworker/372210)
**Author:** [@kiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kiz)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-irritating-ignorant-coworker/372210 "2013-09-25T12:41:55Z")
Listen, I know this has been a crap year for you thus far. First there’s your ongoing I’m-taking-him-to-court drama with your ex who, I agree, has become more than a SOB since the divorce 4 YEARS AGO and now that he has… --- ## [At what price victory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-price-victory/506945)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2009, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-price-victory/506945 "2009-08-22T08:08:42Z")
I posted this in a Pit thread, but I think I’ll actually get a response if I post it here. It seems like every day, there’s some sort of brouhaha about someone doing something idiotic at a Town Hall. Most of the conser… --- ## [Cremated alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cremated-alive/661182)
**Author:** [@jessiwan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jessiwan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cremated-alive/661182 "2013-06-18T00:35:18Z")
Hi, I was asking this guy about a person being cremated alive. He told me that he actually would not feel anything, due to an overload of stress signal his brain is going to receive, and how his brain will simply shut d… --- ## [Does kosher gelatin contain animal products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-kosher-gelatin-contain-animal-products/126468)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2002, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-kosher-gelatin-contain-animal-products/126468 "2002-09-01T15:39:16Z")
In a recent conversation, a good friend of mine decried the loss of her favorite yogurt. She is a strict vegetarian who won’t eat ‘normal’ gelatin, but was under the impression that kosher gelatin was acceptable. However… --- ## [Whiny, immature rant about the transition from being a (spoiled) child to an adult](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiny-immature-rant-about-the-transition-from-being-a-spoiled-child-to-an-adult/599336)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiny-immature-rant-about-the-transition-from-being-a-spoiled-child-to-an-adult/599336 "2011-10-13T17:53:45Z")
So as a kid, I never had to work but for a few hours of school each day and some easy schoolwork (counting in copious, long vacation periods including 3 months of summer), I got to live in a nice house and play games all… --- ## [How Do You Want Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-want-your-grilled-cheese-sandwich/635310)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-want-your-grilled-cheese-sandwich/635310 "2012-09-24T01:56:11Z")
Gonna whip up some grilled cheese sandwiches here. Ooooh, you know you want some grilled cheese. Yummy, yummy grilled cheese sandwiches. I’ve got all different kinds of bread here, all different kinds of cheese, and a… --- ## [Should I wear my trousers rolled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-wear-my-trousers-rolled/656767 "2013-06-12T17:42:18Z")
See subject. Male, 50s. --- ## [Is the whole Steampunk phenomenon a reaction to ubiquitous digital technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-whole-steampunk-phenomenon-a-reaction-to-ubiquitous-digital-technology/581140)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-whole-steampunk-phenomenon-a-reaction-to-ubiquitous-digital-technology/581140 "2011-05-16T14:01:41Z")
I have viewed the whole Steampunk phenomenon as an outsider looking in, rather than a devoted fan or even someone with a basic knowledge of what steampunk is. I know virtually nothing about the genre, other than that it … --- ## [Door Knob Puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-knob-puzzle/602907)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2011, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/door-knob-puzzle/602907 "2011-11-15T01:30:37Z")
I can’t get this stupid knob off my door to replace it. On my front door (of my new place) is a lever-style exterior door handle. It is “LSDA” brand, which I had previously thought was a type of lock rather than a manu… --- ## [Working With Women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-with-women/291968)
**Author:** [@Jillyvn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jillyvn)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2005, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-with-women/291968 "2005-03-16T05:19:08Z")
I pit far too often, but I really do think this one in particular is worthy. I hate working with women. Don’t get me wrong, I earned my feminist stripes in University, having been fully indoctrinated and all that jazz,… --- ## [Would a time machine kill religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-time-machine-kill-religion/847537)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-time-machine-kill-religion/847537 "2020-02-12T05:25:08Z")
I got to thinking about why religion is so pervasive with humans. It seems that we started developing religion pretty early on. I don’t mean to offend the believers but it seems to me that religion is born out of ignora… --- ## [How soon to tell people you're pregnant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-to-tell-people-youre-pregnant/529347)
**Author:** [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-to-tell-people-youre-pregnant/529347 "2010-02-25T21:58:43Z")
Well, it seems my husband and I have figured out how babby is formed. I’m seven weeks pregnant today, due Oct. 6. We went to the first doctor’s appointment last week and I’ll have an ultrasound a week from today. The pr… --- ## [Most Destructive Hand-To-Hand Weapon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-destructive-hand-to-hand-weapon/254627)
**Author:** [@Chairman\_Pow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chairman_Pow)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-destructive-hand-to-hand-weapon/254627 "2014-08-02T21:07:01Z")
I was thinking back to my old D&D days while reading some comic books and got to thinking about the different sorts of hth weapons that were available over the course of time and the evolution of said weapons. I further … --- ## [Whats the legality of prosecuting someone for doing something that is illegal in their home state, but legal in another state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-legality-of-prosecuting-someone-for-doing-something-that-is-illegal-in-their-home-state-but-legal-in-another-state/963357)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-legality-of-prosecuting-someone-for-doing-something-that-is-illegal-in-their-home-state-but-legal-in-another-state/963357 "2022-08-10T05:10:07Z")
With all the abortion bans there are efforts to punish women who leave their home state and travel to another state to get a legal abortion. So if you’re from a state like Texas and you fly to California to get an aborti… --- ## [Smarter minds and, uh, butts in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smarter-minds-and-uh-butts-in-the-mmp/970078)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smarter-minds-and-uh-butts-in-the-mmp/970078 "2022-08-29T06:12:33Z")
Didn’t know if we were allowed to use naughty words in thread titles. Inspiration from last week: Alright, you weirdos who start your day at the butt-crack of dawn … post away! Imma go back to bed. --- ## [Forgetting a female](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgetting-a-female/539404)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2010, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgetting-a-female/539404 "2010-05-18T00:19:54Z")
What is up with people and their drive-by relationship threads? Found my brother-in-law’s diary in my wife’s underwear drawer Ladies (primarily): what blind spots to check for as a man whom women value only as a friend… --- ## [Sawing my couch in half (no, seriously)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sawing-my-couch-in-half-no-seriously/127641)
**Author:** [@tramp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tramp)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2002, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sawing-my-couch-in-half-no-seriously/127641 "2002-09-14T12:13:19Z")
Ok here is the Cliff Notes version of my problem. I own a very expensive, very purple couch. I love my couch. My couch is awesome. It matches the rest of my purple furniture. I cannot get rid of the couch. This weekend… --- ## [24 Club: The Second Coming (No Spoilers, Please!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-club-the-second-coming-no-spoilers-please/117984)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2003, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24-club-the-second-coming-no-spoilers-please/117984 "2003-06-09T11:43:16Z")
or, Please don’t discuss 24: Season 2 with me :slight\_smile: The second congress of the 24 Club is hereby (and much too soon) called to order. When in the course of SDMB events, threads like 24 Season 2 spoilers!!! and… --- ## [Jeopardy! champ Austin Rogers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-champ-austin-rogers/797996)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-champ-austin-rogers/797996 "2017-11-20T20:26:39Z")
I know there are many Jeopardy! fans on here. I’ve been enjoying Austin Rogers’ run on the show for the past several days. He’s a little quirky and has fun reactions at times. He’s been pretty dominant in each show–of… --- ## [Phrases that don't really make sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-that-dont-really-make-sense/717856)
**Author:** [@scoots](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scoots)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrases-that-dont-really-make-sense/717856 "2015-04-20T22:11:51Z")
Live each day as though it’s your last! I think it’s supposed to be an upbeat message the idea being to encourage you to have a good time. But the corollary of it is “You’re going to die tomorrow”. If I was going to die… --- ## [Why can I smell coffee in my urine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-smell-coffee-in-my-urine/234309)
**Author:** [@aerodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aerodave)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2004, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-can-i-smell-coffee-in-my-urine/234309 "2004-03-16T14:18:13Z")
Well, I guess it doesn’t really smell like coffee. But it smells like something. I don’t drink coffee every day. I tend to go through phases, where after weeks of not drinking a cup, I’ll drink some every morning for a… --- ## ["Larry the Cable Guy" and Southern accents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-the-cable-guy-and-southern-accents/703140)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-the-cable-guy-and-southern-accents/703140 "2014-11-05T18:30:53Z")
The “How is Gillian Anderson’s British accent?” thread reminded me I’ve wondered about Larry the Cable Guy and his fake accent. Wikipedia says “He credits his \[college\] roommates from Texas and Georgia for inspiring his … --- ## [Applying for my first car loan today, any advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/applying-for-my-first-car-loan-today-any-advice/617156)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/applying-for-my-first-car-loan-today-any-advice/617156 "2012-05-12T13:14:37Z")
I’m not asking for a huge amount, just $5K, and I’m going through my credit union, with whom I have an established history. I have a list of questions I am going to ask, and I plan to buy a car under $18K. (I’ll be able … --- ## [Why do my farts smell good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-farts-smell-good/105293)
**Author:** [@Chekmate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chekmate)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2004, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-farts-smell-good/105293 "2004-02-20T22:10:04Z")
Well, I am sure that my farts don’t smell so good to you, but I have noticed that people in general don’t seem to mind the smell of their own farts. Why is this? Is there a pychological reason for it?:confused: --- ## [Canada stands by torture of child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-stands-by-torture-of-child/456682)
**Author:** [@cowgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cowgirl)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-stands-by-torture-of-child/456682 "2008-07-21T12:36:41Z")
I started this off in Great Debates but then I realized that if anything is pit-worthy, it’s this. (CBC) He is a Canadian citizen. He is the youngest prisoner to be held at Guantanamo and remains the only Western cit… --- ## [I have a new neighbor and I do not like him](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-neighbor-and-i-do-not-like-him/170848)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2003, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-new-neighbor-and-i-do-not-like-him/170848 "2003-07-22T07:13:54Z")
As I leave for the weekend, I thought I might share this whimsy: I have a new neighbor. I do not like him. He’s very important. I do not like him. Not because he’s VIP No, because now there are funny armed men ever… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1167&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1169&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)