# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1179&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:** 1180 --- ## [Canadian vs. American cigarettes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-vs-american-cigarettes/331354)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2005, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-vs-american-cigarettes/331354 "2005-11-17T19:19:07Z")
Am I the only one who thinks that American cigarettes are absolutely nasty? Maybe it’s just because I’m used to Canadian smokes, but I absolutely cannot smoke American ones - they taste terrible! When I go to the State… --- ## [Minor plot holes in "Matrix: Reloaded" - care to explain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-plot-holes-in-matrix-reloaded-care-to-explain/177795)
**Author:** [@godzillatemple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/godzillatemple)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2003, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-plot-holes-in-matrix-reloaded-care-to-explain/177795 "2003-06-11T03:22:39Z")
First off, there are obviously going to be spoilers in this thread, so read no further if you don’t want to see them. Second off, I absolutely loved the movie, so I’m not trying to bash it here. Third off, I have, alas… --- ## [I don't understand this usage of "brb" \[in weightlifting forums\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-this-usage-of-brb-in-weightlifting-forums/659002)
**Author:** [@Nippless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nippless)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-this-usage-of-brb-in-weightlifting-forums/659002 "2013-05-23T21:03:33Z")
I’ve been perusing bodybuilding.com and a few other similar sites lately for some exercise tips, but unfortunately I feel like I come away a little dumber each time so I’m going to stop doing it. However I’ve noticed it… --- ## [Do animals feel shame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-animals-feel-shame/524114)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-animals-feel-shame/524114 "2010-01-12T03:46:56Z")
One of our cats is Male. He has fairly recently reached feline adolescence. I have, only once, caught him Thing is - He seemed to be embarrased by this, and did the cat equivalent of “ahem, er, just erm, looking at… --- ## [Most forceful term of abuse in the English language? Warning: bad words.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-forceful-term-of-abuse-in-the-english-language-warning-bad-words/499718)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2009, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-forceful-term-of-abuse-in-the-english-language-warning-bad-words/499718 "2009-06-16T13:00:45Z")
In this thread, specifically post #57, the claim is made that “Cunt is generally acknowledged to be the most forceful term of abuse in the English language.” To which I responded “Really?” Honestly it seems like a fairl… --- ## [Twilight - book or movies, can someone explain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twilight-book-or-movies-can-someone-explain/605303)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twilight-book-or-movies-can-someone-explain/605303 "2011-12-12T14:34:52Z")
Why are we supposed to believe that Bella is All That? Edward has been mooning through a century of lovelessness, takes one look at her and swoons with blissful True Love? Ditto Jacob. She seems pretty “meh” to me, no… --- ## [Awful shows that you can't stop watching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awful-shows-that-you-cant-stop-watching/572088)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awful-shows-that-you-cant-stop-watching/572088 "2011-02-27T17:34:01Z")
I was flipping through the TV channels recently when I ran upon “The Brady Bunch”. On any objective opinion, it’s a horrible show; underwhelming plots, unfunny jokes, bad acting, paper thin characterizations. Yet I jus… --- ## [Salted versus Unsalted Butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salted-versus-unsalted-butter/517140)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salted-versus-unsalted-butter/517140 "2009-11-19T19:37:35Z")
The one (1) item I “cook” for the wife is pancakes. Been doing it since we were both graduate students in Hawaii. A good lazy-Sunday brunch. We’ve always bought unsalted butter, thinking, “Who wants salty butter? Yuck!”… --- ## [When did Mexican food become mainstream in the USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-mexican-food-become-mainstream-in-the-usa/832200)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-mexican-food-become-mainstream-in-the-usa/832200 "2019-04-24T18:26:03Z")
When did Mexican food become mainstream in the USA? I don’t think I tried Mexican food aside from Taco Bell until I went to college. The college dining hall occasionally had a build your own taco bar, but that was abou… --- ## [Mundane and pointless brought to you by Microsoft Surface!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-and-pointless-brought-to-you-by-microsoft-surface/625595)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-and-pointless-brought-to-you-by-microsoft-surface/625595 "2012-06-25T21:40:25Z")
So they’ve done it. The big announcement Microsoft was hyping over the weekend turns out to be a Microsoft tablet, which has been named after another MS product it has little relation to\*. The Microsoft Surface is an… --- ## [We have met the enemy and s/he is us: "good white people"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-met-the-enemy-and-s-he-is-us-good-white-people/917012)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-met-the-enemy-and-s-he-is-us-good-white-people/917012 "2020-09-18T03:11:13Z")
Interesting editorial on CNN with which I largely agree: White liberals' dangerous hypocrisy on race | CNN The gist is that while white social liberals (of which I am decidedly one) talk a good game, when it comes time … --- ## [Cat Pawing Litter Box Question!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-pawing-litter-box-question/173693)
**Author:** [@Atrael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atrael)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-pawing-litter-box-question/173693 "2003-05-09T22:39:33Z")
So our second little kitty has started with a very annoying habit. Sometime around 4 am every day, he’ll go into the litter box, and start pawing at the litter. He’ll do this for like 15 minutes. Then (I presume)he’ll go… --- ## [My cat reacts to celery like it's catnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-reacts-to-celery-like-its-catnip/568123)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-reacts-to-celery-like-its-catnip/568123 "2011-01-20T07:02:42Z")
I discovered this a couple of weeks ago when I had put out some celery for dinner. Afterwards, it was still on the table, and the cat jumped up and started sniffing it in that sort of slightly alarmed way… then she star… --- ## [Why do women watch \[i\]Lifetime\[/i\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-watch-i-lifetime-i/246854)
**Author:** [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2004, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-women-watch-i-lifetime-i/246854 "2004-05-28T04:58:46Z")
My wife is a fairly avid watcher of movies on Lifetime. In an effort to extend our time spent together (a precious thing with 2 small kids and a third on the way), I will sometimes watch them with her. But I don’t get … --- ## [What are your relationship "red flags"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-relationship-red-flags/438845)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-relationship-red-flags/438845 "2008-02-27T12:08:30Z")
In my sporadic and (largely) unsuccessful dating life, I have learned a few things about what I don’t want. My friend once referred to it as the 80/20 rule…80% of disagreements don’t matter, but there’s 20% of stuff tha… --- ## [The Officiant Wrote the Date in the Wrong Place on My Marriage License, and They Say It Isn't Valid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-officiant-wrote-the-date-in-the-wrong-place-on-my-marriage-license-and-they-say-it-isnt-valid/667403)
**Author:** [@MorrisCody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MorrisCody)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-officiant-wrote-the-date-in-the-wrong-place-on-my-marriage-license-and-they-say-it-isnt-valid/667403 "2013-09-03T00:44:46Z")
I was married this weekend in New York State, and in the space on the license where it asks for the officiant’s title, he wrote the date. He then crossed it out, wrote his title above the error and put the date in the co… --- ## [What's your nonsense conspiracy theory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-nonsense-conspiracy-theory/752805)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2016, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-nonsense-conspiracy-theory/752805 "2016-07-13T13:41:27Z")
I think we had a thread like this before, but I can’t find it tinfoil hat. What’s your personal crazy conspiracy theory? Like, I’m not saying you’re a true believer in it, just that there’s that tiny sliver of irrationa… --- ## [Eddie Murphy to host next Oscars \[then drops out\] - Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-murphy-to-host-next-oscars-then-drops-out-thoughts/595514)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-murphy-to-host-next-oscars-then-drops-out-thoughts/595514 "2011-11-11T16:35:25Z")
Personally, remembering Murphy’s past & his potential, I think this could be hilarious & wonderful. or it could be a trainwreck. I’m not sure a “host” is really needed for this shindig. They could transition between se… --- ## [When some animals are more equal than others.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-some-animals-are-more-equal-than-others/430523)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2007, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-some-animals-are-more-equal-than-others/430523 "2007-12-22T07:25:16Z")
Could we at least make some pretense of equal treatment on this board? Not to dwell on ancient history, let me focus on the two most recent cases: -OpalCat insults someone outside the Pit. Thread locked, no action. -Sa… --- ## [What makes a gay icon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-gay-icon/670860)
**Author:** [@Jennyrosity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennyrosity)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-gay-icon/670860 "2013-10-17T11:49:03Z")
So, I was just listening to Kylie on the radio - or at least I thought I was, but it turned out to be Madonna. And it got me thinking that while I know they’re both gay icons, I don’t know why. Aside from them both being… --- ## [Tight lug nuts on my car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tight-lug-nuts-on-my-car/575615)
**Author:** [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tight-lug-nuts-on-my-car/575615 "2011-03-23T18:36:08Z")
Hi guys, I went to perform a brake inspection (and possible pad replacement, perhaps), on my 2003 WRX this Saturday. I started at the rear and when I went to take the driver’s side wheel off, I had to stand and bounce o… --- ## [One type of cookie for the rest of your life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-type-of-cookie-for-the-rest-of-your-life/712007)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2015, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-type-of-cookie-for-the-rest-of-your-life/712007 "2015-02-09T16:43:35Z")
A co-worker shared Browned Butter Brown Sugar cookies today (yum, by the way) and in looking up the recipe I came across this. “As a matter of fact, if I had to limit myself to a single kind of cookie for the for the r… --- ## [In Nelly's 'Hot In Herre"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-nellys-hot-in-herre/513847)
**Author:** [@Made\_in\_Macau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Made_in_Macau)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-nellys-hot-in-herre/513847 "2022-08-04T09:35:57Z")
he says something about a bowl in the basement, and the girl says ‘what?’ To which he replies that he’s just kidding like Jason (unless she’s gonna do it) As my band are keen to do this song I’d like to know, - to what… --- ## [MMORPG recommendations (alternatives to WoW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmorpg-recommendations-alternatives-to-wow/484312)
**Author:** [@Otter\_Snacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otter_Snacks)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmorpg-recommendations-alternatives-to-wow/484312 "2009-02-13T02:32:52Z")
I’ve been a World of Warcraft player since the beginning of Burning Crusade, and have been spoiled by the game’s ease of use, variety of gameplay (10 and 25 man raids, 5 mans and heroics, daillies, crafting, world / BG p… --- ## [How can Democrats justify keeping DC closed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-democrats-justify-keeping-dc-closed/670796)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Hyde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martin_Hyde)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-democrats-justify-keeping-dc-closed/670796 "2013-10-20T19:46:01Z")
Alright, so everyone knows that D.C. collects its own tax revenue, but without a CR it can’t spend money it has already collected. D.C. has been operating on a rainy day fund, which is supposed to be there for times of c… --- ## [Painting a house: Spray or Brush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-a-house-spray-or-brush/630649)
**Author:** [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painting-a-house-spray-or-brush/630649 "2014-10-13T06:39:13Z")
Which method do you think is better as far as adhesion and how long it will last? My next door neighbor agreed to paint my house earlier this year and suggested brush painting it. Now she has all the priming done and s… --- ## [Would you be willing to work in a community of nudists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-willing-to-work-in-a-community-of-nudists/576554)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-willing-to-work-in-a-community-of-nudists/576554 "2011-04-05T20:42:33Z")
Imagine that you are offered a job for which you are well-qualified. Imagine further that, when it came time in the interview process to discuss salaries, the hiring manager replied to your initial suggestion by saying,… --- ## [The Phrase "Taken By The Wind" In Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-taken-by-the-wind-in-fleetwood-macs-rhiannon/707596)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-taken-by-the-wind-in-fleetwood-macs-rhiannon/707596 "2016-07-31T07:57:19Z")
In this context, what do you think “taken” means? I’m seeing four possibilities. “Enamored with,” as in “My tween daughter sure is taken by those One Direction boys.” Literally taken - as in, the wind abducted her (or… --- ## [Why is religion exempt from federal Truth in Advertising laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-religion-exempt-from-federal-truth-in-advertising-laws/680417)
**Author:** [@cns21](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cns21)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-religion-exempt-from-federal-truth-in-advertising-laws/680417 "2014-02-06T05:31:33Z")
Shouldn’t religion be held to, at a minimum, the same Truth in Advertising standards as “junk food”, or be required to have a Mental Health Warning on its packaging and advertising? --- ## [Veterinarian Q: Dog falling down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veterinarian-q-dog-falling-down/509759)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veterinarian-q-dog-falling-down/509759 "2011-07-25T15:55:54Z")
A friend recently (2 weels agp) adopted an English Setter, about age 5, with a clean bill of health, per the vet records. However, 3 times in the past week the dog has become suddenly ataxic and fallen down, with rear l… --- ## [Hawaii Five 0 Intro!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaii-five-0-intro/551237)
**Author:** [@boilercake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boilercake)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaii-five-0-intro/551237 "2010-08-26T14:35:52Z")
Got a better one? Mission Impossible just about gets there, but Elizabeth Logue \> Barbara Bain! Who didn’t want to @!@#@ @#@# %%%^ $%#% Logue back then? Hey now! --- ## [What's going on with this bottle of pee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-this-bottle-of-pee/347707)
**Author:** [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2006, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-this-bottle-of-pee/347707 "2006-03-10T12:49:16Z")
For reasons best left unexplored (why yes, alcohol was involved, you’re all so clever!) I found myself peeing into an empty plastic three liter soda bottle a couple of times a few nights ago. The bottle ended up about 25… --- ## [Gamblers fallacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamblers-fallacy/239642)
**Author:** [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2004, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gamblers-fallacy/239642 "2004-04-20T14:48:18Z")
Someone explain this to me because I’m missing something. If I flip a coin and get heads 20 times in a row, why is there only a 50% chance I’ll get tails on the next flip. Isn’t getting heads 20 times in a row fairly r… --- ## [What will you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-you-do/538470)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-you-do/538470 "2010-05-12T18:54:31Z")
This morning a man arrives in your neighborhood in an average looking sedan and legally parks in your neighborhood. He doesn’t get out of his car and just sits there doing nothing. What are you going to do about it? Ke… --- ## [The Gas Nozzle Widget](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gas-nozzle-widget/667996)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Gasman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Gasman)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gas-nozzle-widget/667996 "2013-09-05T18:16:21Z")
I’ve recently come across someone selling a gas nozzle hold open device, marketed as the Gas Widget. After doing a bit of research, I was surprised that I could not find any information, prohibiting this item from being… --- ## [If you were a time traveler what's a fast and easy way to prove that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-time-traveler-whats-a-fast-and-easy-way-to-prove-that/996650)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-time-traveler-whats-a-fast-and-easy-way-to-prove-that/996650 "2024-02-03T04:39:10Z")
Obvious answers are “Predict an earthquake or other natural disaster” but what if you wanted to predict something immediately? Like you have access to the Internet from 24 hours in the future and there’s no sporting even… --- ## [kaylasdad99: "It is unacceptable for America to ever again have a Republican as President." Well?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaylasdad99-it-is-unacceptable-for-america-to-ever-again-have-a-republican-as-president-well/771254)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kaylasdad99-it-is-unacceptable-for-america-to-ever-again-have-a-republican-as-president-well/771254 "2016-11-13T00:44:11Z")
Despite several attempts over the years to discuss possible GOP presidents, kaylasdad99, you insisted instead that the prospect of such a thing was a paradox and “unacceptable,” and thereby implied it would never come to… --- ## [HELP! Honda Civic Timing Belt Question!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-honda-civic-timing-belt-question/110330)
**Author:** [@Flippin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flippin)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2002, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-honda-civic-timing-belt-question/110330 "2002-05-24T04:53:45Z")
Does anyone know anything about timing belts and when/if they should be changed? I have a 99 Honda Civic with about 70K and everyone keeps telling me to change it. I was also wondering about the cost involved and what … --- ## [Wind Chimes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wind-chimes/144984)
**Author:** [@zwaldd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zwaldd)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wind-chimes/144984 "2016-10-06T23:51:45Z")
Am I the only person who can’t stand these despicable things? I live in an apartment, and my upstairs neighbors have installed not one, but two of these units out on their balcony, which is about 15 feet or so from both… --- ## [Can anyone explain the appeal of this "be a musician" video game? (Rock Star?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-explain-the-appeal-of-this-be-a-musician-video-game-rock-star/430622)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2007, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-explain-the-appeal-of-this-be-a-musician-video-game-rock-star/430622 "2007-12-29T22:45:27Z")
While perusing the aisles at Best Buy yesterday, I heard a very bad cover version of Nirvana song. Following the audio trail, I happened upon a trio of fellas, staring at a monitor. Then I see that each of them is holdi… --- ## [The Pittsburgh Pirates are in first place!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pittsburgh-pirates-are-in-first-place/576950)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2011, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pittsburgh-pirates-are-in-first-place/576950 "2011-09-01T12:15:43Z")
Woo hoo! Eat it, doubters! (I will now stop following the baseball season, content on where my team finished. Unless they win again today, of course, in which case I’ll be in this thread gloating again.) --- ## [Programming style abominations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/programming-style-abominations/429810)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2007, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/programming-style-abominations/429810 "2007-12-18T23:12:44Z")
Every time I see these in source code, I cringe int \*x; instead of int\* x; if(bla) { foo = bar1; } else { foo = bar2; } instead of if(bla) { foo = bar1; } else { foo = bar2; } … --- ## [Possible that my Ford Escape only acts up in bad weather?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-that-my-ford-escape-only-acts-up-in-bad-weather/651030)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-that-my-ford-escape-only-acts-up-in-bad-weather/651030 "2013-02-22T21:43:39Z")
I swear this is not my imagination, and I find it difficult to chalk it up to coincidence. I have a 2004 Escape, which I just bought five months ago. Looks like it’s been well taken care of, runs fine, etc. It seems to … --- ## [Fuck Jerry Seinfeld](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-jerry-seinfeld/931260)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-jerry-seinfeld/931260 "2021-02-17T13:14:18Z")
Saw him on his first Tonight Show and he was a favorite stand-up of mine for years. Loved the show, still do, for about the first 5-6 years, thought it sucked after that. Just found out today he is worth almost a billi… --- ## [Does anyone actually divide up chef boyardee cans into 2 servings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-actually-divide-up-chef-boyardee-cans-into-2-servings/540725)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-actually-divide-up-chef-boyardee-cans-into-2-servings/540725 "2010-05-28T18:39:13Z")
The label says a can has 2 servings but I always eat a whole can for a meal. Is this why I am fat? --- ## [You can see any theatrical production in history live. What do you choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-see-any-theatrical-production-in-history-live-what-do-you-choose/593484)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-see-any-theatrical-production-in-history-live-what-do-you-choose/593484 "2011-08-25T15:32:32Z")
For reasons that are none of your goddamn business, but certainly have nothing to do with any gigantic pennies, robot dinosaurs, or enormous playing cards that may have disappeared from a cave outside Gotham City, I am t… --- ## [Giant Mystery Eyeball Discovered on South Florida Beach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-mystery-eyeball-discovered-on-south-florida-beach/637504)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-mystery-eyeball-discovered-on-south-florida-beach/637504 "2012-10-16T00:03:48Z")
For once, the weird headline lives up to the hype. There’s even a picture: http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/36349/giant+mystery+eyeball+discovered+on+south+florida+beach/ I throw it open to the Dopers: What is this … --- ## [Help! My girlfriend is a Christian.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-girlfriend-is-a-christian/142995)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2002, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-girlfriend-is-a-christian/142995 "2002-12-18T13:30:05Z")
Ok, I’ve thought about starting this thread many times in the past, but in my head it’s a much longer and more detailed post. This is the short short version because I just want to get a teensy bit off my chest right now… --- ## [Who SHOULD win in Syria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-win-in-syria/659711)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-win-in-syria/659711 "2014-06-27T16:27:05Z")
I notice in this thread there is, now and then, a lotta hate for the Syrian rebels – for war crimes, cannibalism, inclusion of Islamist extremists. Also a lotta hate for the Assad regime, for all of the obvious reasons,… --- ## [Atoz Let's Take a Road Trip Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atoz-lets-take-a-road-trip-game/991620)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atoz-lets-take-a-road-trip-game/991620 "2024-06-17T15:59:25Z")
I’ve been enjoying this game in the Atoz thread, so let’s make a permanent thread of this. Let’s Take a Road Trip ——————— clarifications: 1 … Use the previous location as a starting point 2 … Your submission must be… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1178&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1180&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)