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**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-work-when-unemployment-pays-me/441834 "2008-03-24T16:21:29Z")
Such is the thesis of this piece in the Washington DC City Paper (of tangential interest: this is the local outlet for “The Straight Dope” print column). So far as I can tell, the author is absolutely sincere. I conte… --- ## [Can you solve this puzzle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-solve-this-puzzle/624039)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-solve-this-puzzle/624039 "2013-09-29T19:31:42Z")
2 + 2 = fish 3 + 3 = eight 7 + 7 = triangle No other clues. It just says “only smart people understand this”. Well, I’m a pretty smart guy but this one has me stumped. --- ## [The Irishman SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irishman-spoilers-spoilers-spoilers/843750)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irishman-spoilers-spoilers-spoilers/843750 "2020-12-06T00:38:09Z")
Just saw it. Fantastic but depressing movie. Not as “fun” as Goodfellas or Casino in that 20 years from now bros are going to be repeating lines with glee from the movie. It also moves at a more somber pace than those t… --- ## [I need Yankee Swap Christmas gift suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-yankee-swap-christmas-gift-suggestions/603270)
**Author:** [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-yankee-swap-christmas-gift-suggestions/603270 "2011-12-05T20:21:17Z")
Age 25 and up, college-educated, limit $15. We split it up Guy/Guy and Woman/Woman, so I’ll be buying for a guy (if it matters). I hate to do gag gifts/white elephants, so I’m looking for suggestions of things that are r… --- ## [North American Wolverine vs African Spotted Hyena: who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-american-wolverine-vs-african-spotted-hyena-who-wins/171091)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2003, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-american-wolverine-vs-african-spotted-hyena-who-wins/171091 "2003-04-25T22:34:12Z")
Spurred by the thread on Pit Bulls and Wolves, I thought I’d take this idea a little further and make the fight strictly WILD. Even though it is highly unlikely a Hyena and a Wolverine would ever come in contact, suppos… --- ## [Erotic Fiction writers: Some questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/erotic-fiction-writers-some-questions/518509)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/erotic-fiction-writers-some-questions/518509 "2009-12-02T04:10:23Z")
I know there’s a few erotic fiction writers here on the boards, and now I’ve got some free time over the holidays I’m trying to learn a bit more about different writing styles and genres and I figured that erotic fiction… --- ## [By fundie logic, shouldn't abortion be a GOOD thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-fundie-logic-shouldnt-abortion-be-a-good-thing/593355)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-fundie-logic-shouldnt-abortion-be-a-good-thing/593355 "2011-09-06T02:00:08Z")
Most fundies believe a couple of things about salvation and damnation: Most people are going to hell. Children who die before reaching a (vague) age of responsibility will go to heaven. This is made pretty explicit in… --- ## [From the CHARACTER'S point of view: which companion travelled with the Doctor for the longest time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-characters-point-of-view-which-companion-travelled-with-the-doctor-for-the-longest-time/705190)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-characters-point-of-view-which-companion-travelled-with-the-doctor-for-the-longest-time/705190 "2014-11-26T17:20:58Z")
In which we discuss things we can’t possibly know for sure about Doctor Who. Now I know what you’re thinking. “The answer to this question is obviously Xxxxx Xxxxxx, but I also want to talk about how awesome Donna Noble… --- ## [The most significant person in the history of the whole world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-significant-person-in-the-history-of-the-whole-world/563087)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2014, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-significant-person-in-the-history-of-the-whole-world/563087 "2014-05-21T20:14:21Z")
He/she might even be fictitious but his/her legend/existance and legacy has had the most impact on the greatest number of people in the history of the whole world. I have a pretty clear idea who I would nominate. I wo… --- ## [Favorite mad scientist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mad-scientist/730253)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mad-scientist/730253 "2015-09-14T12:51:32Z")
Books, movies, tv, real life, whatever. Spawned by a thread discussing Back to the Future and mentioning Doc Brown. My candidate: Walter Bishop from Fringe. Invented some cool stuff and was institutionalized for a tim… --- ## [Can you buy a generic DVR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-buy-a-generic-dvr/587736)
**Author:** [@brocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brocks)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-buy-a-generic-dvr/587736 "2011-07-05T16:18:44Z")
I’m paying way too much for what I get from my satellite, so I want to go back to cable. I called the only cable service available in my town, and their DVR is 15 bucks a month to rent, with no option to buy. And googl… --- ## [Why would a 9 yo suddenly be anxious about school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-9-yo-suddenly-be-anxious-about-school/666662)
**Author:** [@Dingbang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dingbang)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-9-yo-suddenly-be-anxious-about-school/666662 "2013-08-29T18:52:51Z")
(Long post, but I’m trying to give all the necessary background.) Our 9 yo son started fourth grade this year. He showed no apprehension about the coming start of school, neither excited nor particularly unhappy about it… --- ## [Plot question about "The Hunt for Red October" (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-question-about-the-hunt-for-red-october-spoilers/318237)
**Author:** [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-question-about-the-hunt-for-red-october-spoilers/318237 "2017-02-03T13:49:21Z")
There’s a thread in GQ about the technical aspects of torpedoes and sonar and such, but what I want to discuss is this: Why did the cook on Red October want to sabotage the sub? The Russians were obviously taken by surpr… --- ## [Does anyone else hate weed whackers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-hate-weed-whackers/696710)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2014, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-hate-weed-whackers/696710 "2014-08-31T03:18:27Z")
I’ve had a couple of these things over the years. Some electric, one battery powered, one gas. These stupid things make me nuts. The line never feeds like it’s supposed to. Automatic feed by butt. Eventually I end up op… --- ## [Do Bats Eat Mouse Poison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-bats-eat-mouse-poison/324477)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2005, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-bats-eat-mouse-poison/324477 "2005-10-03T22:58:20Z")
I think there are bats living in my attic. I just went up there to store a few suitcases, and I think there are bats because 1) there are doppings that appear to be from bats, and 2) the droppings are under the highest … --- ## [As a US citizen I would vote "anti-colonial" over a colonialist any day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-us-citizen-i-would-vote-anti-colonial-over-a-colonialist-any-day/634155)
**Author:** [@Linden\_Arden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Linden_Arden)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-us-citizen-i-would-vote-anti-colonial-over-a-colonialist-any-day/634155 "2012-09-12T20:38:25Z")
This total douchebag Dinesh D’Souza argues that US attempts to colonize others is somehow beneficial to us? That Obama is somehow less American for opposing colonialism? (If it is even true) How was Iraq beneficial to… --- ## [Why the antipathy toward coconut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-antipathy-toward-coconut/579961)
**Author:** [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-antipathy-toward-coconut/579961 "2011-04-30T17:00:28Z")
Earlier this evening, while picking through a packet of Jelly Belly jelly beans, the sprog bit into one of the white ones before spitting it out in disgust. He does not like coconut in any form and regards it with the sa… --- ## [How do the super obese physically eat enough food to reach their weight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-super-obese-physically-eat-enough-food-to-reach-their-weight/729952)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-super-obese-physically-eat-enough-food-to-reach-their-weight/729952 "2015-09-16T16:58:27Z")
There have been people who weigh a thousand pounds, naturally at some point they became essentially totally immobile. But before this at some point they were burning calories. I’m having trouble visualizing the amount o… --- ## [Girlfriend made a new guy friend online and I don't like it...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriend-made-a-new-guy-friend-online-and-i-dont-like-it/621662)
**Author:** [@Aussieboy88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aussieboy88)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/girlfriend-made-a-new-guy-friend-online-and-i-dont-like-it/621662 "2012-08-17T19:34:10Z")
So I have been with my Girl for almost 2 years. We live pretty close to each other. I work 6 days a week but see her 5 or so nights every week. I first got concerned with how she was behaving when she had mentioned to m… --- ## [Do Men Tend to Get Grumpy As They Get Older?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-tend-to-get-grumpy-as-they-get-older/76024)
**Author:** [@Carnac\_the\_Magnificent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnac_the_Magnificent)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-tend-to-get-grumpy-as-they-get-older/76024 "2017-02-12T21:20:13Z")
A couple of female colleagues recently suggested this, and though I defended men, their comments made me wonder. I know (of) many older men who are essentially misanthropes. A large portion of their day is spent complai… --- ## [If I made my own gun, would I have to register it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-made-my-own-gun-would-i-have-to-register-it/517570)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Buttons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Buttons)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-made-my-own-gun-would-i-have-to-register-it/517570 "2009-11-16T22:16:04Z")
Yesterday I was channel surfing and caught some show on the History Channel that was recreating a hypothetical early bamboo gun. It was basically just a hollowed out piece of bamboo, with a leather wrap around it to re… --- ## [Surprisingly filthy or inappropriate jokes on "The Simpsons"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprisingly-filthy-or-inappropriate-jokes-on-the-simpsons/436041)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2008, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surprisingly-filthy-or-inappropriate-jokes-on-the-simpsons/436041 "2008-02-05T01:02:13Z")
Lou: Tonight His Honor is, uh, “polling the electorate.” \[cut to Quimby in a motel room with a bimbo.\] \[Wiggum tells Lisa and Ralph about bumping into Krusty in a porno theater\] Lisa: Chief Wiggum, that story’s not app… --- ## [Color copier refuses to copy US currency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/color-copier-refuses-to-copy-us-currency/27312)
**Author:** [@CurtC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CurtC)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2000, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/color-copier-refuses-to-copy-us-currency/27312 "2000-07-31T23:36:08Z")
I had heard at one time that color copiers had some kind of feature that would cause them not to make copies of paper currency. I didn’t have easy access to a color copier at the time, but it sounded like BS, so I just f… --- ## [Has human evolution stopped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-human-evolution-stopped/770732)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-human-evolution-stopped/770732 "2017-01-24T19:03:46Z")
Link to column. I’ve often wondered if humans could be bred as we breed dogs, given enough time of course and the requisite absolute dictatorship. In time could we have as many varieties of humans with as many different… --- ## [Foulest soda/pop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foulest-soda-pop/133733)
**Author:** [@dorkusmalorkusmafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorkusmalorkusmafia)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2004, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foulest-soda-pop/133733 "2004-04-28T21:14:21Z")
The soda I found the absolute nastiest is Coca Cola. To me it tastes like carbonated and sweetened bile. You know, the clear liquid you throw up when you have the dry heaves. One of my friends hates root beer because he… --- ## [Could I attend a Sunday service at Westboro Baptist Church?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-attend-a-sunday-service-at-westboro-baptist-church/547721)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-attend-a-sunday-service-at-westboro-baptist-church/547721 "2010-08-08T12:57:48Z")
Let’s say I’m Christian, and I’m in Topeka, Kansas for the weekend. It’s Sunday morning, and I’m looking for a church service to attend. Driving around in my rental car, I stumble upon Fred Phelps’ Westboro Baptist Chu… --- ## [When the teacher is wrong.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-teacher-is-wrong/505590)
**Author:** [@Terraplane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terraplane)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2009, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-teacher-is-wrong/505590 "2009-08-10T21:50:51Z")
This thread in GQ turned into a sort of ‘arguing with teachers that didn’t know what they were talking about’ thread. It was trucking along just fine but I think a thread like that would fit even better in MPSIMS than G… --- ## [The return of amusement park manager games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-amusement-park-manager-games/750237)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-amusement-park-manager-games/750237 "2016-11-18T09:59:03Z")
Roller Coaster Tycoon 1, 2, and 3 were all extremely popular, well loved games - and then we had a drought of over ten years on amusement park management sims for no apparent reason. There have been a few games with some… --- ## [The news of whose death shocked you most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-news-of-whose-death-shocked-you-most/396359)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2007, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-news-of-whose-death-shocked-you-most/396359 "2007-04-09T22:31:28Z")
This will probably break out into generational groupings and that’s fine. Outside of family members and close friends and classmates, whose death came as the most shocking and with the most direct impact on your own lif… --- ## [Should I post a link to my competition video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-post-a-link-to-my-competition-video/635634)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-post-a-link-to-my-competition-video/635634 "2012-10-08T02:26:51Z")
As many of you may (or may not) know, I have been training for the past few months for a wheelchair-bodybuilding competition that will be held this upcoming saturday, Sept. 29th. The only purpose of this thread is to ga… --- ## [Theoretically Speaking - Will an Earth Based Telescope ever be able to resolve the Moon Landings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theoretically-speaking-will-an-earth-based-telescope-ever-be-able-to-resolve-the-moon-landings/636010)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theoretically-speaking-will-an-earth-based-telescope-ever-be-able-to-resolve-the-moon-landings/636010 "2012-09-28T14:42:32Z")
I have a couple of friends who are a little out there in “Tin Foil Hat Land” and believe a myriad of conspiracy theories including those surrounding JFK, 9/11 and of course the moon landings. Of course they are not alone… --- ## [What common item is most overpriced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-common-item-is-most-overpriced/976681)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-common-item-is-most-overpriced/976681 "2023-01-09T03:00:33Z")
Of course you could buy potato chips on E-Bay which sorta look like The Donald. But what common item is priced ridiculously enough to annoy you or make the venture capitalists and profiteers salivate? --- ## [Ghost Gunner home-printed AR 15: How go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghost-gunner-home-printed-ar-15-how-go/721764)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghost-gunner-home-printed-ar-15-how-go/721764 "2015-06-11T13:46:49Z")
So you can print your own receiver (no serial number, of course), using pirated software, if I read this article correctly, and buy the rest of the parts on line. I wasn’t aware that home-gunsmithing was a thing, legal … --- ## [Teenagers wearing MAGA hats in the airport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenagers-wearing-maga-hats-in-the-airport/834929)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenagers-wearing-maga-hats-in-the-airport/834929 "2019-06-06T23:59:25Z")
Like, way too young to vote, not an election year… Is there any reason for them to be wearing those hats that doesn’t make them complete douchebags? --- ## [What is a bad acid trip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bad-acid-trip/240590)
**Author:** [@ParentalAdvisory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParentalAdvisory)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2004, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-bad-acid-trip/240590 "2004-04-23T02:47:31Z")
In refrence to this GQ thread. I didn’t want to hijack that thread with my question. Plus this question may not be factual, because a bad trip may be defined differently depending on the person. So what is it? Do you f… --- ## [Battery powered wrist watches stop due to a person's EMF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-powered-wrist-watches-stop-due-to-a-persons-emf/425405)
**Author:** [@Gidian\_Maker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gidian_Maker)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battery-powered-wrist-watches-stop-due-to-a-persons-emf/425405 "2019-09-11T03:58:05Z")
I worked with a lady several years ago, who claimed that she could only wear wind-up wrist watches, as battery powered ones would stop working after just a few weeks. She claimed also to have similar adverse effects on o… --- ## [Do Women/Men Get Sexual Pleasure from Providing Blow Jobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-men-get-sexual-pleasure-from-providing-blow-jobs/390606)
**Author:** [@Operation\_Ripper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Operation_Ripper)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-men-get-sexual-pleasure-from-providing-blow-jobs/390606 "2020-07-12T01:58:19Z")
Frankly, I’ve not given one, and after receiving various feedback from ladies during, after and anecdotally, am just wondering does anyone physically experience sexual pleasure from gifting same? Moreso than “job well d… --- ## [Looking for Post-Apocalyptic Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-post-apocalyptic-fiction/481649)
**Author:** [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-post-apocalyptic-fiction/481649 "2009-01-18T16:35:45Z")
As if there were non-fiction of the genre, I mean. I just finished A Canticle for Liebowitz and I’m in the mood for more. I’ve already read Earth Abides, The Postman, and Lucifer’s Hammer- what are your favorites of th… --- ## [Who realy has no friends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-realy-has-no-friends/358180)
**Author:** [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2006, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-realy-has-no-friends/358180 "2006-06-24T11:55:22Z")
Following on from this thread Ladies: What's up with the "He has no friends" criticism? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board about women not wanting to go out with men who have no friends. How do people … --- ## [It's time to start the Christmas Ranting fa la la la la la la!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-start-the-christmas-ranting-fa-la-la-la-la-la-la/427036)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2007, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-start-the-christmas-ranting-fa-la-la-la-la-la-la/427036 "2007-12-13T17:45:57Z")
I would like it known for the record that I cannot stand and absolutely despise the Red and White Christmas stockings. Like these. Incase you live under a rock I hate them all, equally and venomously. God, those thing… --- ## [Why is Albany the capital of NY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-albany-the-capital-of-ny/297375)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2005, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-albany-the-capital-of-ny/297375 "2005-04-05T15:02:27Z")
I could understand it if when it was decided that it was the center of commerce or trade, but NY City was much larger and the economic center of the state, if not the colonies as a whole. While we’re at it, how about Au… --- ## [Now that Obama is POTUS aren't black claims of being oppressed kind of hollow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-obama-is-potus-arent-black-claims-of-being-oppressed-kind-of-hollow/471329)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2008, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-obama-is-potus-arent-black-claims-of-being-oppressed-kind-of-hollow/471329 "2008-11-07T21:55:19Z")
There’s a black POTUS. Don’t people trying to play the racial victim card look kind of silly from ths point forward? --- ## [What's sexier: innocence or experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-sexier-innocence-or-experience/312111)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2005, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-sexier-innocence-or-experience/312111 "2005-07-16T19:27:33Z")
Take the sexiest person you can think of – Johnny Depp, Carla Gugino, that server at your favorite restaurant. Whomever. The person at the top of your fantasy or freebie list. Now imagine that he or she’s got a twin. T… --- ## [American Idol 4/21 to 4/22](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-21-to-4-22/493859)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-21-to-4-22/493859 "2009-04-24T23:54:15Z")
Performances tonight, and then…two eliminations, I believe. --- ## [Coffee shop only accepts Venmo as payment. Is it legal to NOT accept cash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-shop-only-accepts-venmo-as-payment-is-it-legal-to-not-accept-cash/969902)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-shop-only-accepts-venmo-as-payment-is-it-legal-to-not-accept-cash/969902 "2022-08-27T23:05:22Z")
Went to a coffee shop that only accepts Venmo as payment. I’m not mad about it or anything. I was just currious about the legality of it all. I vaguely remember being taught in school that businesses have to accept cash … --- ## [A-Team trailer - This could be the greatest movie of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-team-trailer-this-could-be-the-greatest-movie-of-all-time/524535)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-team-trailer-this-could-be-the-greatest-movie-of-all-time/524535 "2010-01-15T22:30:15Z")
I’ll let the trailer speak for itself for now… Go on! Watch it right now! --- ## [Kuhneutson Valves and Flux Capacitors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kuhneutson-valves-and-flux-capacitors/714211)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kuhneutson-valves-and-flux-capacitors/714211 "2020-10-06T18:54:46Z")
I know there’s plenty of these “parts” that have become standard over the years, used either to prank or send someone on a wild goose chase (left-handed smokeshifter, shore line, etc.) Anyone have any favorites they’ve … --- ## [Where does NaCl come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-nacl-come-from/573747)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-nacl-come-from/573747 "2011-03-09T09:28:32Z")
How do they make table salt? One person told me they boil sea water, but this doesn’t make sense to me. There are other things in sea water other table salt, and to boil that much of it would cost a lot of money. Anot… --- ## [Unintentionally funny songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-funny-songs/782574)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-funny-songs/782574 "2017-03-31T17:26:20Z")
I heard a song on Sirius today that made me laugh hysterically. I’m fairly sure they weren’t trying to be funny, but funny it is: Noah Cyrus - Make Me (Cry) ft. Labrinth Normally, I’d explain what’s so funny, but I th… --- ## [Trying to ID female stand up comedian with high pitched voice who works blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-id-female-stand-up-comedian-with-high-pitched-voice-who-works-blue/450729)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-id-female-stand-up-comedian-with-high-pitched-voice-who-works-blue/450729 "2008-05-28T00:32:00Z")
I was listening to her on XM comedy channel and she had a hilarous take on men bragging about their penises, and what it would sound like if women bragged about thier vaginas the same way. IIRC she’s a small woman with … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1297&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1299&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)