# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=118&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:** 119 --- ## [To select SDMB Cheatriots' Defenders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-select-sdmb-cheatriots-defenders/719426)
**Author:** [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-select-sdmb-cheatriots-defenders/719426 "2015-10-12T13:49:10Z")
In the wake of the report on the investigation of Deflategate, which demonstrates that the balls were deflated and provides texts from Patriots staff describing their efforts to deflate the balls to Tom Brady’s liking, f… --- ## [Botticelli - May 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2014/687433)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2014/687433 "2014-06-01T13:21:08Z")
And the new letter is V Have at you! --- ## [What's the deal with Trump's Inaguration Committee's inability to secure "A" list talent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-trumps-inaguration-committees-inability-to-secure-a-list-talent/776192 "2025-01-20T17:36:05Z")
I am more than a bit surprised by the difficulty them seem to be having in securing any A list talent. I did not vote for Trump, but the reality is that he’s now the POTUS and you’d think there be some non-country, non-r… --- ## [Questions too stupid for GQ.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-too-stupid-for-gq/672866)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-too-stupid-for-gq/672866 "2014-04-17T21:31:03Z")
Why are monocles associated with rich people? You’d think half a pair of glasses would be something people with not enough money to buy a whole pair would buy. I’ve asked this before but. . . why is fish not meat? And w… --- ## ["Star Trek" fans: Loose threads/unanswered questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-fans-loose-threads-unanswered-questions/533268)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-fans-loose-threads-unanswered-questions/533268 "2010-03-29T06:56:55Z")
What loose threads or unanswered questions from any ST series or movie still intrigue you? If one was later addressed in a book, what was the book, and the answer? (Put the actual answer in a spoiler box, please). Did… --- ## [Main drain stack replacement - DIY? Costs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/main-drain-stack-replacement-diy-costs/588603)
**Author:** [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/main-drain-stack-replacement-diy-costs/588603 "2011-07-15T00:11:02Z")
So it looks like my old galvanized main drain stack is cracked and leaking. (Probably a while ago from the rust everywhere, but whatever). I gather these are made of PVC these days… \[ul\] \[li\]would it be possible/desi… --- ## [Someone died. What do you bring or do for the family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-died-what-do-you-bring-or-do-for-the-family/576205)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-died-what-do-you-bring-or-do-for-the-family/576205 "2011-03-31T06:56:37Z")
BG: I ride with a military support Motorcycle Club. Many of the members are retired Marines, some of them are active duty Marines and we all ride on 2 or 3 wheels. As a result of this, club members die more often than… --- ## [Breaking Bad 10/02/11 "End Times"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-10-02-11-end-times/598400)
**Author:** [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-10-02-11-end-times/598400 "2011-10-10T18:47:57Z")
Just when I think they can’t jack up the drama any higher, they do it. Gus felt eyes upon him. Little hairs on the back of his neck standing up. I almost had a stroke watching that scene, my blood pressure was so high. … --- ## [It IS hate, not heritage. symbology of the "confederate" flag, chapter whatever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-hate-not-heritage-symbology-of-the-confederate-flag-chapter-whatever/444846)
**Author:** [@Great\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Dave)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2008, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-hate-not-heritage-symbology-of-the-confederate-flag-chapter-whatever/444846 "2008-06-21T09:47:16Z")
In this thread, mks57 seems to take issue with my statement that one of the battle flags of the Confederacy, you know, the one on top of the General Lee, earlier used to great success by the KKK, might be a useful sign f… --- ## [A big hand for Stoid, she ate a book.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-big-hand-for-stoid-she-ate-a-book/574063)
**Author:** [@bucketybuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bucketybuck)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-big-hand-for-stoid-she-ate-a-book/574063 "2011-03-23T20:57:51Z")
I must be honest, I thought this would have ended up in the pit about a week ago. After reading Stoids slabbering in this thread I unhappily report that I am right about obesity and diet (Very long) - Miscellaneous and P… --- ## [So, how many wells did Timmy fall down, anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-wells-did-timmy-fall-down-anyway/371984)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-wells-did-timmy-fall-down-anyway/371984 "2012-06-25T08:34:54Z")
How many wells must a boy fall down before they call him a man? This morning, Morning Edition did a story on the remake of the original Lassie movie. And in passing, someone mentioned that Timmy “fell down a lot of well… --- ## [Why are Michael Jackson's kids white?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-michael-jacksons-kids-white/527201)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-michael-jacksons-kids-white/527201 "2010-02-08T00:42:05Z")
Coming from a black family…shouldn’t his kids be black too? I know the baby mama’s are white, which does make a (small) difference, but they are as white as can be. How come? --- ## [The king's speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-kings-speech/564752)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-kings-speech/564752 "2011-02-28T06:36:14Z")
Just saw this film, THE KING’S SPEECH. Great film, marvellous acting, dramatic story with plenty of comedy and no tragedy, well photographed, etc. etc. Ticket prices being what they are, I’m delighted when I feel like I … --- ## [Is Romney hiding immorality, criminality, both, or neither?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-romney-hiding-immorality-criminality-both-or-neither/627740)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-romney-hiding-immorality-criminality-both-or-neither/627740 "2012-08-04T23:46:26Z")
I am not a huge fan of Paul Krugman and his ‘we need government stimulus’ mantra. That being said, I was deeply impressed with his most recent New York Times column. I urge you to read it - shouldn’t take more than a cou… --- ## [Resolved: The American people should significantly decrease the number of people attending colleges.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-the-american-people-should-significantly-decrease-the-number-of-people-attending-colleges/514653)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-the-american-people-should-significantly-decrease-the-number-of-people-attending-colleges/514653 "2010-01-11T00:54:28Z")
I think the GI bill was, overall, a net benefit to this country. I think offering scholarships to people of need who desperately want to go to college (and beyond) is a wonderful idea. But I also think too many people g… --- ## [Suggestion: restore nested quoting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-restore-nested-quoting/547536)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-restore-nested-quoting/547536 "2010-07-29T23:23:13Z")
Over at my board, Fenris figured out how to make automatically nested quotes (where if you quote a post that itself contains a quote, the quote isn’t removed) – it turns out it’s ridiculously easy. This used to be the d… --- ## [Natalie Portman: beautiful, pretty, hot, or not? (special superficial poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natalie-portman-beautiful-pretty-hot-or-not-special-superficial-poll/584896)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/natalie-portman-beautiful-pretty-hot-or-not-special-superficial-poll/584896 "2012-03-02T17:23:37Z")
One of you will know exactly why I started this thread at this particular time, and no, it’s not because it’s her birthday; I didn’t know that until a certain inciting event a moment or two ago. I’m not going to link to… --- ## [Clever Jokes: (Could some of you explain some of them to me)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clever-jokes-could-some-of-you-explain-some-of-them-to-me/695325)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clever-jokes-could-some-of-you-explain-some-of-them-to-me/695325 "2014-10-09T14:45:08Z")
1.) It’s hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs… because they always take things literally. Got it. 2.) Who is this Rorschach guy? … and why does he paint so many pictures of my parents fighting? Got it. 3.) A Roman… --- ## [Chasing a dream into the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chasing-a-dream-into-the-mmp/664162)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chasing-a-dream-into-the-mmp/664162 "2013-07-29T11:14:11Z")
This coming Tuesday marks the end of a private (and sometimes not so private) month of hell that I’ve been living in. It started with my birthday, continued with Dave’s birthday, then our anniversary, and it will conclu… --- ## [Is anarchy in international relations a problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anarchy-in-international-relations-a-problem/636036)
**Author:** [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anarchy-in-international-relations-a-problem/636036 "2012-10-25T13:03:09Z")
--- ## [Do these things go away on their own? (Ingrown hairs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-these-things-go-away-on-their-own-ingrown-hairs/295839)
**Author:** [@Epimetheus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Epimetheus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2005, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-these-things-go-away-on-their-own-ingrown-hairs/295839 "2005-03-25T02:02:08Z")
I think I have an ingrown hair. I noticed it about a week ago, and it was very small. A small dark bump, about the size of a very large pimple. I don’t know why, but two days ago it started getting bigger. Today when… --- ## [More kids=more tax breaks. WHY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-kids-more-tax-breaks-why/576999)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-kids-more-tax-breaks-why/576999 "2017-03-06T15:48:55Z")
My wife and I had 3 children (2 boys and a girl) all adults now. I think I have some credibility when I say the tax credits we got were unfair to the rest of you. Well? They were! Until high school they all attended pu… --- ## [Xmas and the First Amendment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xmas-and-the-first-amendment/644973)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2013, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xmas-and-the-first-amendment/644973 "2013-01-01T04:43:56Z")
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States: \[QUOTE=US Constitution\] Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freed… --- ## [Can I File A Front Tooth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-file-a-front-tooth/609132)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-file-a-front-tooth/609132 "2017-01-13T11:48:53Z")
And with what, if I can? I chipped the teeniest, tiniest, little bitty bit off the very edge of a front tooth. Just enough that I can feel a tiny jagged edge with my tongue or if I scrape a fingernail over it. Can’t tel… --- ## [On Which Side Do you Hang?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-which-side-do-you-hang/244927)
**Author:** [@Sisyphus\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sisyphus_Stone)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-which-side-do-you-hang/244927 "2011-07-28T02:50:49Z")
I went to the tailor today to get my first ever suit. Sad in a way, I guess it means that I’m joining the adult world. :frowning: But I need the suit for upcoming events. We agreed on a fabric (light Aussie wool), a co… --- ## [Jesus is God.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-is-god/637152)
**Author:** [@RedRain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedRain)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-is-god/637152 "2012-10-13T01:24:33Z")
I believe that Jesus is God. You can tell from how loving and wise He was. He said, ‘I and the Father are one.’ And it was also said of Him that He would be called Wonderful, Counselor, Might God, Everlasting Father, Pri… --- ## [How are "auction" sites like quibids legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-auction-sites-like-quibids-legal/576687)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-auction-sites-like-quibids-legal/576687 "2013-09-19T23:49:48Z")
I finally took a look at one of these auction sites, and I don’t really understand how they are legal. For example, quibids.com charges 60 cents a bid. There is a ton of nice things to bid on, so if I look at an iPad w… --- ## [Question for you Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-dangerosa/780990)
**Author:** [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-you-dangerosa/780990 "2017-03-06T04:24:53Z")
In this thread, you posted the following: I appreciate that you don’t want to “share his troubles” on a public message board. But the fact is, you have…many, many times. And now this very specific reference to a spec… --- ## [A brilliant tax move by Facebook co-founder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-brilliant-tax-move-by-facebook-co-founder/621658)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-brilliant-tax-move-by-facebook-co-founder/621658 "2012-06-15T02:07:29Z")
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-11/facebook-co-founder-saverin-gives-up-u-s-citizenship-before-ipo.html Will save him a few hundred mil. --- ## [Are "cunt" and "twat" less offensive terms in England?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cunt-and-twat-less-offensive-terms-in-england/642151)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cunt-and-twat-less-offensive-terms-in-england/642151 "2012-11-29T19:13:01Z")
And if so, why? I’ve been watching some British movies and youtube stuff and they throw the words around a lot more than "Mericans do. Are they more common swears there? --- ## [Cool usernames not taken.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-usernames-not-taken/423643)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2007, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-usernames-not-taken/423643 "2007-10-25T22:07:42Z")
Since the topic of name changes seems to be floating around, this is a thread where people who are happy with their names (or at least not planning to change) make available good username ideas for people considering nam… --- ## [What's the name for that piece of furniture that sits at the foot of the bed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-for-that-piece-of-furniture-that-sits-at-the-foot-of-the-bed/527020)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-name-for-that-piece-of-furniture-that-sits-at-the-foot-of-the-bed/527020 "2015-02-23T15:05:24Z")
You know the one, it’s like a bench to sit on, but the bench-top lifts up so it is also a box to store things in. I want to get one, but can’t remember the name, so I can’t search for them online. Any help, much apprec… --- ## [Motherfucking Windows you bastard piece of fuckety fuck!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherfucking-windows-you-bastard-piece-of-fuckety-fuck/599513)
**Author:** [@Pann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pann)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherfucking-windows-you-bastard-piece-of-fuckety-fuck/599513 "2013-07-20T03:26:14Z")
:mad::mad::mad: Project due tomorrow in an 8 am class. Working diligently trying to get everything done. Two computers, one running a compiler and one with a Word document. All of a sudden they both start shutting do… --- ## [Do female cats' personalities change after they've been spayed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-female-cats-personalities-change-after-theyve-been-spayed/235779)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-female-cats-personalities-change-after-theyve-been-spayed/235779 "2016-12-06T14:26:25Z")
I’m taking Fred (yes, it’s a she) to get snipped this Friday. Do female cats undergo any major personality changes after they’ve been fixed? I hope not, She’s nuts (in a good way) and I’d like her to stay this way, but… --- ## [Atheism is now legally a religion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheism-is-now-legally-a-religion/703811)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheism-is-now-legally-a-religion/703811 "2015-01-05T17:00:27Z")
Well secular humanism which is atheistic and had no god or gods, is legally a religion. From : http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/11/03/3587801/district-court-declares-secular-humanism-a-religion/ --- ## [Do you have a right to delete pictures of yourself on someone else's camera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-right-to-delete-pictures-of-yourself-on-someone-elses-camera/639538)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-right-to-delete-pictures-of-yourself-on-someone-elses-camera/639538 "2012-11-06T04:59:06Z")
I had my camera out, and was taking pictures with some friends. One woman asked to see the pictures, so I gave her my camera and looked over her shoulder as she flipped through them on the viewer. Suddenly I see her hi… --- ## [Freeman on the Land - opting out of society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeman-on-the-land-opting-out-of-society/542203)
**Author:** [@Libre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Libre)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freeman-on-the-land-opting-out-of-society/542203 "2010-07-24T19:55:54Z")
I’ve searched the Straight Dope to see if this has been covered, but I can’t seem to locate anything. I’m very interested in personal freedom and the possibity of “opting out” of society using the laws and statutes them… --- ## [General car talk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-car-talk/970611)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 520\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-car-talk/970611 "2026-09-23T00:20:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from What's the most interesting car you saw today?: (Splitting rather than continuing hijack.) I think that’s about right. People either want a small, efficient commuter or a large vehicle … --- ## [Skin tag removal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skin-tag-removal/585700)
**Author:** [@kapri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kapri)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2014, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skin-tag-removal/585700 "2014-07-31T01:48:24Z")
I have skin tags, especially on places where clothing rubs my skin, such as on the collar area of my neck. I’ve heard of several ways to get rid of them, including teatree oil (the smell is disgusting) and nail clippers … --- ## [\[Rudolph\] You'll go down in history (like ???)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudolph-youll-go-down-in-history-like/607008)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudolph-youll-go-down-in-history-like/607008 "2011-12-23T18:26:46Z")
For the last few years my wife and I have had a disagreement about the song “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.” I’m sure most of you know how the song goes: All of the other reindeer (reindeer) used to laugh and call hi… --- ## [Unintentionally evil (if perhaps morbidly funny) things you've seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-evil-if-perhaps-morbidly-funny-things-youve-seen/658439)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-evil-if-perhaps-morbidly-funny-things-youve-seen/658439 "2013-06-03T17:04:20Z")
The super popular American Girl Dolls series has one called Addy. She’s an escaped slave. But, you can buy her for $110. Too rich for your blood? Go to eBay where you can find her being auctioned off. There’s a large… --- ## [12/15/15 The final Republican Debate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-15-15-the-final-republican-debate/740529)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-15-15-the-final-republican-debate/740529 "2015-12-23T18:18:14Z")
Well, I expect some sparks to fly this evening. Trump is sure to get a boost no matter what he says. Given poll numbers in recent days, I see it as an important night for Cruz, Rubio and Christie, in particular. You g… --- ## [We're all in the mood for a melody](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-all-in-the-mood-for-a-melody/946851)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 624\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-all-in-the-mood-for-a-melody/946851 "2022-07-04T21:12:11Z")
Post just ONE song that you want people to hear right now: (You can post another tomorrow and another day after that…) --- ## [Nipple slips: How common are they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nipple-slips-how-common-are-they/549187)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nipple-slips-how-common-are-they/549187 "2010-08-07T21:51:25Z")
A quick online search can demonstrate that they happen to female celebrities all the time. They’re either swimming and their top slips down or they’re wearing a low cut dress at some red carpet event and a nipple pops ou… --- ## [I sick of ralph124c and his stupidity.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sick-of-ralph124c-and-his-stupidity/466321)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sick-of-ralph124c-and-his-stupidity/466321 "2008-10-09T02:47:59Z")
Seriously, how has this idiot never been pitted before. We were subjected to years of his nearly complete inability to use ( ) properly and his posts are often nothing but repeated Urban Legends or just factually wrong. … --- ## [How’s Carney doing, Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-s-carney-doing-canada/1017850)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 878\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-s-carney-doing-canada/1017850 "2026-08-02T11:29:23Z")
This thread is for the discussion of the Carney ministry, which took office in March 2025 and was elected to a minority government on April 28, 2025. Prime Minister Carney has advised the GovGen to summon Parliament a m… --- ## [Should the NFL enact Affirmative Action (hire more white players)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-nfl-enact-affirmative-action-hire-more-white-players/743913)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 298\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-nfl-enact-affirmative-action-hire-more-white-players/743913 "2016-03-02T21:10:03Z")
Should the NFL enact Affirmative Action (hire more white players)? I say they should. I support AA in instances when white people dominate the situation… so if blacks dominate the NFL, we need AA for white people, right? … --- ## [Is there any material superior to steel for making a sword blade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-material-superior-to-steel-for-making-a-sword-blade/349785)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-material-superior-to-steel-for-making-a-sword-blade/349785 "2017-11-24T13:20:42Z")
Just curious. Is there any high tech material that would do better than steel in a real (ie your life depends on it) one on one sword fight? --- ## [Do you guys like hipster girls like these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-guys-like-hipster-girls-like-these/599732)
**Author:** [@GovernmentMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GovernmentMan)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-guys-like-hipster-girls-like-these/599732 "2011-10-24T15:49:52Z")
this girl looks like the typical hipster indie girl you’d see in Brooklyn, Portland, or LA hanging out at cafes, watching foreign and quirky indie films, going to record shops, probably is into… --- ## [2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/555486)
**Author:** [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/555486 "2010-12-15T19:15:42Z")
Alice Cooper Beastie Boys Bon Jovi Chic Neil Diamond Donovan Dr. John J. Geils Band LL Cool J Darlene Love Laura Nyro Donna Summer Joe Tex Tom Waits Chuck Willis Who will get in? Who will get in? Discuss. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=117&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=119&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)