# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1204&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:** 1205 --- ## [Is Bill Maher the Dem's Rush Limbaugh equivalent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bill-maher-the-dems-rush-limbaugh-equivalent/615964)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bill-maher-the-dems-rush-limbaugh-equivalent/615964 "2012-03-22T13:48:40Z")
I mean I know he’s single and likes to get laid but I don’t know if that qualifies him as a misogynist. I know he’s said some f’d up shit before. But is it on the same magnitude as Rush? --- ## [Lurkers Anonymous: Roll Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lurkers-anonymous-roll-call/315368)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2006, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lurkers-anonymous-roll-call/315368 "2006-02-11T15:03:48Z")
If you have less than 50 posts to your credit and have been a member of SDMB longer than six months, for the sake of this thread please consider yourself an official Lurker and just reply to this post with a word or two … --- ## [NFL Week 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/673267)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/673267 "2013-11-16T00:57:26Z")
I picked, Dallas (@ NO), San Diego (v. Denver) and Tampa (v. Miami) to win this week. Am I nuts? Atlanta, too, though that seems like a shorter limb. --- ## [Blue lights and fast food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-lights-and-fast-food/268987)
**Author:** [@Baluchitherium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baluchitherium)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2004, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-lights-and-fast-food/268987 "2004-10-14T11:44:49Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed that a number of fast food restaurants have a single, pale-blue light (often fluorescent) mounted behind the serving counter. Because there is only ever one, and its location is nearly always the same … --- ## [What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Multiple choice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-fast-food-restaurant-multiple-choice/563139)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-fast-food-restaurant-multiple-choice/563139 "2010-12-09T05:00:47Z")
Choose as many as you like. mmm --- ## [13 year old Tyre King murdered by police](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-year-old-tyre-king-murdered-by-police/766074)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-year-old-tyre-king-murdered-by-police/766074 "2016-09-26T19:09:33Z")
Once again, police murder a black child and claim his toy looked like a real gun. --- ## [Bad Teacher. WTF was with the "dry hump"????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-teacher-wtf-was-with-the-dry-hump/601159)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-teacher-wtf-was-with-the-dry-hump/601159 "2011-10-30T17:08:42Z")
Be advised I was half in the bag when I watched this movie. But WTF was the dry hump thing about? The last time I did that was like 1974. Are there adults that actually do that? If so…WHY? IIRC this is the point she get’… --- ## [Microsoft Has To Pay Woman $10,000 For Sneaky Windows 10 Upgrade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-has-to-pay-woman-10-000-for-sneaky-windows-10-upgrade/758666)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-has-to-pay-woman-10-000-for-sneaky-windows-10-upgrade/758666 "2017-03-02T22:53:32Z")
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/microsoft-pay-woman-10-000-121026826.html?nhp=1 Good for her. Microsoft’s behavior with Windows 10 has been reprehensible. http://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft/microsoft-draws-flak… --- ## [Tell me 'bout yer CPAP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-bout-yer-cpap/533301)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-bout-yer-cpap/533301 "2010-09-13T17:31:14Z")
Yes, this is the next installment of “What health ailment will MZ develop next?”. In case there’s anyone who’s NOT totally fed up with it (and for those who’ve chimed in on earlier threads, again, THANK YOU - your advice… --- ## [Why I Don't Trust Conservatives/Republicans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-dont-trust-conservatives-republicans/40726)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2000, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-i-dont-trust-conservatives-republicans/40726 "2000-11-22T04:37:56Z")
It’s very simple. The conservative/Republican ideology is completely selfish. It’s about “me, me me”. The ideas and beliefs are all about maximizing both the individual’s and the corporations’ profits and personal comfo… --- ## ["Civil War Re-enactment" equivalents elsewhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-re-enactment-equivalents-elsewhere/499422)
**Author:** [@E.Thorp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E.Thorp)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-re-enactment-equivalents-elsewhere/499422 "2011-03-19T00:53:08Z")
Arising from a conversation at the dinner table this evening… In the US, there are groups of people who re-enact the US Civil War (1861-1865): they dress in period costume, put themselves through plausible material hard… --- ## [How does the shape of an electric guitar affect its sound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-shape-of-an-electric-guitar-affect-its-sound/177923)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2014, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-shape-of-an-electric-guitar-affect-its-sound/177923 "2014-01-27T14:01:58Z")
Whew, long title, but I think the question is clear enough. Given two different body shapes, but the same pickups in the same location in relation to the neck, same strings, same electronics and hardware, would there be… --- ## [How many worlds in the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-worlds-in-the-many-worlds-interpretation-of-quantum-mechanics/577952)
**Author:** [@Hellestal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hellestal)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-worlds-in-the-many-worlds-interpretation-of-quantum-mechanics/577952 "2011-04-14T13:55:55Z")
How many branches are supposed to be created from each quantum event? With the Copenhagen interpretation, this is cake. There’s only one. With the many-worlds interpretation, this is not so easy for my physics-ignorant … --- ## [Verizon "Family Locator" Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizon-family-locator-service/535736)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2010, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verizon-family-locator-service/535736 "2010-04-13T12:33:56Z")
This service offered by Verizon and some other cell carriers allows a parent, for example, to go online and see where a child’s cell phone is geographically located. Anyone know how this system works? The “Family Locat… --- ## [Kill one Friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-one-friend/726853)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-one-friend/726853 "2015-08-22T08:52:28Z")
If you were a TV writer and were asked to kill off one of the six main characters of Friends, which one would it be? This is a public poll so I can see which of you sick bastards would kill of my favorite Friend. I’ll b… --- ## [Forgotten Disney Live-Action Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgotten-disney-live-action-movies/282888)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2005, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgotten-disney-live-action-movies/282888 "2005-01-07T02:25:02Z")
Disney seems to have concentrated mainly on big-budget animated features in recent years, but does anybody remember those live-action Disney films of the 50s, 60s, and 70s? They weren’t great cinema–there were a number … --- ## [Sick after a one-night stand: to be expected, coincidence, or warning sign?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sick-after-a-one-night-stand-to-be-expected-coincidence-or-warning-sign/197267)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2003, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sick-after-a-one-night-stand-to-be-expected-coincidence-or-warning-sign/197267 "2003-08-26T13:58:49Z")
I’ll make this short because my, ummm, friend that I’m asking this for is feeling really shitty. He has a swollen gland on the back of his neck, a headache, a sore throat, and his entire body feels really sore and weak. … --- ## [\[Surviving\] public figures from WWII](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-public-figures-from-wwii/582680)
**Author:** [@samjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samjones)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surviving-public-figures-from-wwii/582680 "2011-05-25T12:21:38Z")
Who’s left? By “public figure” I mean anybody whose name might have been commonly known at the time. Could be an actor, a writer, a musician, a politician, a sports figure… anybody. The only person that jumps to mind … --- ## [Time is wrong on my cell phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-is-wrong-on-my-cell-phone/555592)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-is-wrong-on-my-cell-phone/555592 "2010-10-01T02:35:37Z")
Why would the clock on my cell phone be off by 10 minutes? I have another cell phone from a different carrier and it is correct. --- ## [Historical events that took place on your birthday...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-events-that-took-place-on-your-birthday/306973)
**Author:** [@cruel\_butterfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cruel_butterfly)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2005, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/historical-events-that-took-place-on-your-birthday/306973 "2005-06-18T07:17:00Z")
…besides the fact that you were born :slight\_smile: Mine: Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431 --- ## [How do professional poker players afford it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-professional-poker-players-afford-it/347704)
**Author:** [@ResettingComp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ResettingComp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2006, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-professional-poker-players-afford-it/347704 "2006-03-10T18:08:45Z")
That is, to play in ultra high-stakes games with $10,000 blinds. I’ve heard a few of them on TV stating, rather arrogantly IMO, that they don’t play in games where the blinds are at least $10,000. Considering all the a… --- ## [Romney again says Roe is "settled" law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-again-says-roe-is-settled-law/632870)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-again-says-roe-is-settled-law/632870 "2012-08-29T09:16:05Z")
“I’m in favor of abortion being legal in the case of rape and incest, and the health and life of the mother." And “Recognize this is the decision that will be made by the Supreme Court,” he said. “The Democrats try and… --- ## [Where has all the spelling gone? Long time passing....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-has-all-the-spelling-gone-long-time-passing/304614)
**Author:** [@Feydeau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feydeau)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2005, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-has-all-the-spelling-gone-long-time-passing/304614 "2005-06-16T04:13:53Z")
I know it’s “only” a message board, but for the love of Og can you fucknuts at least learn basic spelling and punctuation? I’m not specifically singling out anyone in particular, there just seems to be a rash of misspel… --- ## [American Idol 5/1 & 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-1-2/402364)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-5-1-2/402364 "2007-05-04T15:05:31Z")
Did they give us a theme for this week? I know the guest star is Bon Jovi, so I hope they’re trying for more of a “rock” sound. And two go home…Chris and Phil, please! --- ## [post Your Favorite And Most Meaningful song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-and-most-meaningful-song-lyrics/636964)
**Author:** [@Stainles\_Stan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stainles_Stan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-and-most-meaningful-song-lyrics/636964 "2012-10-11T03:41:13Z")
Just what the title says. I’ll be a courteous and see what other have to post before I post my favorite lyrics. --- ## [A kid chugged a 4 oz. bottle of Robitussin in front of me last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kid-chugged-a-4-oz-bottle-of-robitussin-in-front-of-me-last-night/423482)
**Author:** [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2007, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kid-chugged-a-4-oz-bottle-of-robitussin-in-front-of-me-last-night/423482 "2007-10-23T21:39:03Z")
It was Wal-Tussin, actually, Walgreens brand. I’m still fairly freaked out by this. I’ve had a lot of creepy stuff happen at work, but this takes the cake so far. So I’m standing there, ringing people up, a fairly norm… --- ## [Botticelli, March 2012. Game 2: Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2012-game-2-z/616440)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2012-game-2-z/616440 "2012-03-30T21:23:13Z")
Per suggestion in the first March thread, I’m starting a new thread to make it more obvious to lurkers that a new game has begun. I’m also stealing Le Ministre’s excellent summary for the OP. Welcome to the next round … --- ## [Novelization of a movie that was based on a book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/novelization-of-a-movie-that-was-based-on-a-book/596434)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/novelization-of-a-movie-that-was-based-on-a-book/596434 "2011-09-17T20:47:52Z")
Many, many movies are based on published novels. When the movie comes out, the novel is often re-released with a new cover; usually with the lead actor or the movie poster. But it’s the same book that was originally pu… --- ## [Since when does Rush Limbaugh get to call Bonnie Rait and the Boss "drug addled"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-when-does-rush-limbaugh-get-to-call-bonnie-rait-and-the-boss-drug-addled/258647)
**Author:** [@Apos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apos)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2004, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/since-when-does-rush-limbaugh-get-to-call-bonnie-rait-and-the-boss-drug-addled/258647 "2004-08-08T22:29:13Z")
Just asking. What sort of universe do we live in where a recent drug addict can seriously call musicians against Bush “drug addled” (of course, Republican celebrities and musicians are okay), especially when they inclu… --- ## [Favorite movie score of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-movie-score-of-all-time/544124)
**Author:** [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-movie-score-of-all-time/544124 "2010-06-26T16:21:14Z")
Inspired by this earlier thread. Some of mine: \[ul\]On Her Majesty’s Secret Service\[/ul\] \[ul\]Dances With Wolves\[/ul\] \[ul\]Dr. No\[/ul\] \[ul\]Gladiator\[/ul\] \[ul\]Rome\[/ul\] \[ul\]The Mission\[/ul\] \[ul\]A.I. - Artificial Inte… --- ## [Did Bush ever try to include Democrats to the extent that Obama has?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-bush-ever-try-to-include-democrats-to-the-extent-that-obama-has/485209)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-bush-ever-try-to-include-democrats-to-the-extent-that-obama-has/485209 "2009-02-19T22:30:44Z")
Did Bush ever try to include Democrats to the extent that Obama has when Republicans were the majority parties in Congress? By this I mean, did he ever go to Capitol Hill to talk with Congressional Democrats? Did he ev… --- ## [USA: Poverty = Obesity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-poverty-obesity/476280)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2008, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-poverty-obesity/476280 "2008-12-11T15:33:45Z")
I historical times, poverty was associated with being thin. obviously, not having enough money to buy food would keep you from becoming fat. But in modern societies, poverty is now associated with being overweight-why is… --- ## [Anyone Ever Lose Their House Keys IN Their House?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-lose-their-house-keys-in-their-house/712339)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2019, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-lose-their-house-keys-in-their-house/712339 "2019-02-24T09:23:33Z")
Yesterday I came home as usual. Then about six hours later I was on my way out and I noticed the house keys were not in their usual place. I keep then in an old glass ashtray next to the front door. So I spent all day l… --- ## [Was late period Elvis viewed as a tacky joke at the time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-late-period-elvis-viewed-as-a-tacky-joke-at-the-time/670624)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-late-period-elvis-viewed-as-a-tacky-joke-at-the-time/670624 "2013-10-09T14:52:41Z")
Late 70s Elvis. The fat one in the white rhinestone suits. I know artistically he was no longer terribly relevant except as a nostalgia act. But did he just appear to be dressed for “showbiz” at the time or did he appea… --- ## [I just met Thorin Oakenshield, believe it or not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-met-thorin-oakenshield-believe-it-or-not/419743)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-met-thorin-oakenshield-believe-it-or-not/419743 "2016-04-18T17:15:18Z")
I went to a political fundraiser last night and was introduced to a 30-year-old man whose nametag read “Thorin O. \[Common lastname\].” I said, “Your middle name isn’t by any chance ‘Oakenshield,’ is it?” He smiled - a l… --- ## [Did dogs make us what we are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-dogs-make-us-what-we-are/709867)
**Author:** [@liontamer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liontamer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-dogs-make-us-what-we-are/709867 "2015-01-20T00:46:58Z")
Watching a great show on PBS about dogs and there is speculation that we probably would not have evolved beyond hunter/gatherers without our canine friends. I’m pretty convinced this is true. What sez you. Possibly the… --- ## [Weirdest relationships in comc books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-relationships-in-comc-books/736015)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weirdest-relationships-in-comc-books/736015 "2015-11-04T01:31:51Z")
In which we discuss relationships in comics that are 'flicted as all get out. I don’t mean romantic relationships, by the way. Not necessarily, anyway. You can nominate the likes of Mantis and the Cotati if you want, bu… --- ## [Absolutely 'Mildest' Thing That You Can Get Non-Trivial Jail Time For](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolutely-mildest-thing-that-you-can-get-non-trivial-jail-time-for/578966)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolutely-mildest-thing-that-you-can-get-non-trivial-jail-time-for/578966 "2011-04-20T20:10:58Z")
Inspired by this thread. While acknowledging that all offenses that merit non-trivial jail time (defined here as greater than a two weeks or so) are serious to some degree, I think we can agree that some offenses are le… --- ## [Help with The Godfather?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-the-godfather/201551)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2003, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-the-godfather/201551 "2003-09-18T01:03:15Z")
After Don Corleone meets with the heads of the other families and other mafia reps, on the was with Tom Hagen, the Don says “Tattaglia’s a pimp. He never could’ve outfoxed Santino. But I didn’t know until this day that … --- ## [Is Cuba cheap to visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cuba-cheap-to-visit/707770)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cuba-cheap-to-visit/707770 "2015-01-01T01:10:16Z")
Are the hotels and food cheap for visitors? If it’s not cheap, I don’t see the appeal when you can visit lots of other places in the area such as Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc. without the extra trouble (for Amer… --- ## [Mickelson a cheater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mickelson-a-cheater/527029)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mickelson-a-cheater/527029 "2010-02-05T19:05:36Z")
Scott McCarron has accused Phil Mickelson of cheating for using wedges with square grooves. Said clubs are illegal under a new USGA regulation that irons have V-shaped grooves. Yet due to a technicality (an old lawsuit… --- ## [What is the joke about the farmers daughter that everyone cuts off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-joke-about-the-farmers-daughter-that-everyone-cuts-off/363371)
**Author:** [@jcorlett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jcorlett)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2006, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-joke-about-the-farmers-daughter-that-everyone-cuts-off/363371 "2006-07-07T16:24:13Z")
What is the joke about the farmers daughter and the traveling salesman that everyone cuts off? --- ## [Actors who've played characters who'd never get along with one another](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-whove-played-characters-whod-never-get-along-with-one-another/585471)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-whove-played-characters-whod-never-get-along-with-one-another/585471 "2011-06-21T10:32:44Z")
That seems clear enough, no? So we’re clear, I’m not interested in cases in which the character wouldn’t like the actor who portrays him; nor do I care about characters played by multiple actors in which one portrayal is… --- ## [What has the Tea Party done for the "Little guy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-the-tea-party-done-for-the-little-guy/747948)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2016, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-the-tea-party-done-for-the-little-guy/747948 "2016-03-07T16:49:42Z")
They claim all sorts of stuff, but what have they actually done to help the taxpayers? I can’t see anything they have done so far, but be obstructionist. Now, sure if they obstruct bad things, that’s something, sure. … --- ## [John Cleese Cancels Himself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-cleese-cancels-himself/954188)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-cleese-cancels-himself/954188 "2021-11-17T15:39:11Z")
John Cleese cancels his Cambridge Union Performance. I can see his point. He did impersonate Hitler (as Hilter) in his Monty Python days. “If he opens his big mouth again, IT’S LAMPSHADE TIME!!!” I hate what’s happen… --- ## [A Goldfish Won't Outgrow Its Fishbowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-goldfish-wont-outgrow-its-fishbowl/549265)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-goldfish-wont-outgrow-its-fishbowl/549265 "2013-09-17T19:55:38Z")
Why? What’s the mechanism that tells an organism that it can only grow to a certain size, due to its environment, and no more? --- ## [Banksy sidewalk sale - This is one of the funniest & most awesome things I've ever seen!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banksy-sidewalk-sale-this-is-one-of-the-funniest-most-awesome-things-ive-ever-seen/671230)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2013, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banksy-sidewalk-sale-this-is-one-of-the-funniest-most-awesome-things-ive-ever-seen/671230 "2013-10-18T13:59:14Z")
I love this so hard! http://gawker.com/banksy-tried-to-sell-his-art-anonymously-to-people-in-c-1444770867 --- ## [No, I do NOT have to do that.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-i-do-not-have-to-do-that/458327)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-i-do-not-have-to-do-that/458327 "2008-08-16T15:43:19Z")
What do people (or The Man) keep telling you to do that you do not have to? I don’t have to understand any high school math if I’m going into a profession that doesn’t use math. Calculating percentages is useful, but … --- ## [Are there still Hotel Detectives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-still-hotel-detectives/363329)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-still-hotel-detectives/363329 "2015-07-23T15:22:02Z")
In mystery novels and movies of a certain vintage, you’ll often come across hotel detectives – people who were, as far as I can tell, literally what they sounded like: private eyes hired full time by hotels to solve myst… --- ## [It's okay to gang rape your sister?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-okay-to-gang-rape-your-sister/117056)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2002, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-okay-to-gang-rape-your-sister/117056 "2002-09-02T20:33:27Z")
Okay, I heard this on the news today and I have been unable to track down the source…has anyone else heard of this? In Pakistan, a boy was caught walking with a girl of a higher caste, apparently a no-no over there. As… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1203&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1205&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)