# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1345&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:** 1346 --- ## ['Pretend-stairs-behind-desk' technique](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretend-stairs-behind-desk-technique/563143)
**Author:** [@Staggerlee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Staggerlee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretend-stairs-behind-desk-technique/563143 "2010-12-09T04:39:40Z")
You know the thing where you pretend to walk down some stairs behind a desk or similar obstruction? I wondered if anyone has any tips on how to do it. I don’t know how to google for it, but imagine it may involve limbo t… --- ## [Most irritating TV/Movie Character EVER!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-irritating-tv-movie-character-ever/153875)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2003, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-irritating-tv-movie-character-ever/153875 "2003-02-20T20:28:47Z")
Wesley Crusher. Makes me want to go all Elvis on the TV. The “slut” on The Golden Girls. Ugh, just shut up already you gold-digger! --- ## [For people who are convinced we are meat-machines: why is killing bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-people-who-are-convinced-we-are-meat-machines-why-is-killing-bad/327529)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2005, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-people-who-are-convinced-we-are-meat-machines-why-is-killing-bad/327529 "2005-11-01T03:21:24Z")
From the replies in this thread, it seems many on this board are convinced that we are just meat machines and when we die that is the end of it. If that is the case, then why is it bad to kill someone? They will just ce… --- ## [Cybertrucks falling apart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cybertrucks-falling-apart/1014780)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cybertrucks-falling-apart/1014780 "2025-04-20T22:08:42Z")
Well, actually it’s just some stainless steel body panels that are falling off. While the truck is being driven at speed. Evidently some trim and body panels are only glued on, and the glue has been failing , probably d… --- ## [Who is the Greatest Briton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-greatest-briton/133210)
**Author:** [@Tuco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuco)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2002, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-greatest-briton/133210 "2002-11-26T12:16:01Z")
Not wanting to hijack this thread which was inspired by this BBC poll , I was wondering who you dopers thought was the Greatest Briton of all time? The (BBC) shortlist is: Isambard Kingdom Brunel Sir Winston Churchill … --- ## [I wasn't trying to turn your precious snowflake lady.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wasnt-trying-to-turn-your-precious-snowflake-lady/505254)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wasnt-trying-to-turn-your-precious-snowflake-lady/505254 "2009-09-18T15:42:59Z")
Back story: I had some neighbors move in a couple of houses down a few months ago. They have a 17yo boy there that I have become friendly with. By friendly, I mean we both pretty much have the same dog walking schedule a… --- ## [Have you served in the military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-served-in-the-military/824888)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-served-in-the-military/824888 "2018-12-05T14:53:09Z")
This poll is a headcount of those who have served, or are still serving in, the military. U.S.A.F. for four years. --- ## [Short sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-sales/520972)
**Author:** [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2009, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-sales/520972 "2009-12-18T00:31:12Z")
My wife and I have worked hard saving for a house, a home of our own, where we can have the freedoms to live as we choose. She has stayed by my side through multiple overseas military deployments and accepted the financi… --- ## [Urinary Tract Infection Prevention/Treatment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-tract-infection-prevention-treatment/624994)
**Author:** [@kmshrader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kmshrader)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-tract-infection-prevention-treatment/624994 "2012-06-16T01:03:44Z")
Yes, yes, none of you are doctors. Me neither, so we’re in the same boat. I searched the forums, but it seems most people tend to ask about their pets’ UTIs, and not their own. I’ve had UTIs in the past (one three years … --- ## [What movie is Christmas incomplete without?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-christmas-incomplete-without/139862)
**Author:** [@Flowerchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flowerchild)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2002, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-christmas-incomplete-without/139862 "2002-12-08T01:34:57Z")
What movies really make your christmas? I,for one, don’t feel Christmassy at all without seeing “A Christmas Story”. What about you? :mad: :stuck\_out\_tongue: :mad: :stuck\_out\_tongue: :mad: :stuck\_out\_tongue: :mad: … --- ## [Is Barbarossa one of most spectacular military successes ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-barbarossa-one-of-most-spectacular-military-successes-ever/586362)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-barbarossa-one-of-most-spectacular-military-successes-ever/586362 "2011-07-06T21:09:11Z")
If so, it doesn’t seem to get it’s due. I feel like a sports fan saying “X team doesn’t get enough respect”. Germany took on a larger USSR and totally overwhelmed them using blitzkrieg tactics. They mobilized and suppli… --- ## [Loud Hum In Phone Line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loud-hum-in-phone-line/381889)
**Author:** [@Muriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muriel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2006, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loud-hum-in-phone-line/381889 "2006-11-29T14:53:55Z")
I just recently started to get a LOUD hum in my landline. I don’t use it for much except my internet which is still dial up. Anyway I called AT&T and they charge $125.00 an hour to come out. I want to see if I can try t… --- ## [Jimmy Dore, War: Trump, Obama, hopeless.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-dore-war-trump-obama-hopeless/773523)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Rabbit)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-dore-war-trump-obama-hopeless/773523 "2016-12-08T04:30:03Z")
I just watched this Jim Dore video and it was deeply disturbed. I think Jimmy Dore is the face of the “never Hillary” voter, that believed Obama and Hillary where basically no different than Republicans—in the pockets o… --- ## [Hell hath gone Green......SDMB Poker, 2nd Qtr., 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-hath-gone-green-sdmb-poker-2nd-qtr-2012/617712)
**Author:** [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-hath-gone-green-sdmb-poker-2nd-qtr-2012/617712 "2012-07-06T14:48:14Z")
This is the “official” SDMB thread for 2nd quarter, 2012 at PokerStars. Here is last quarter’s thread, where Green Hell pretty much approached the Carnot Limit in his few appearances last quarter, making the most of tho… --- ## [Family Crisis: Are You Obligated To Pet-Sit For A Sibling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-crisis-are-you-obligated-to-pet-sit-for-a-sibling/658631)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-crisis-are-you-obligated-to-pet-sit-for-a-sibling/658631 "2013-05-18T16:47:20Z")
I have two sisters who live at the opposite ends of a large city. The older one has a cat and a large dog. Up to last year, her ex-husband lived near her, and he would take care of her pets when she went on vacation, b… --- ## [who is the worst President in US history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-worst-president-in-us-history/204780)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-worst-president-in-us-history/204780 "2003-10-13T02:45:47Z")
A freind says GW, I say he’s beat out by Andrew Jackson … what with the Trail of Tears and genocide and such. Nixon was scum but not a bad prez. Thoughts? --- ## [Things in dumb TV Commercials that make you go "huh?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-dumb-tv-commercials-that-make-you-go-huh/335735)
**Author:** [@squeekster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeekster)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2005, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-dumb-tv-commercials-that-make-you-go-huh/335735 "2005-12-20T22:17:46Z")
I was watching TV last night and I watched a commercial that I had seen come on a hundred times before. But for some reason I never noticed this, probably because I don’t pay too much attention to commercials. It is th… --- ## [What military tactics would've been wiser in Starship Troopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-military-tactics-wouldve-been-wiser-in-starship-troopers/735926)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2015, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-military-tactics-wouldve-been-wiser-in-starship-troopers/735926 "2015-11-14T23:09:49Z")
Just watched this cult film recently. The whole movie I was noticing how shitty the military tactics are. A bunch of guys armed with guns that you need to hit each bug dozens of times to kill them or disable them? And ha… --- ## [Glenn Beck shedding advertisers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-beck-shedding-advertisers/506112)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-beck-shedding-advertisers/506112 "2009-08-28T01:40:01Z")
Couldn’t happen to a more deserving guy… Probably just a few drops in the bucket in the grand scheme of things, but still nice to hear. --- ## [Southern Dopers, I need help with grits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-dopers-i-need-help-with-grits/700717)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2014, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/southern-dopers-i-need-help-with-grits/700717 "2014-10-10T02:32:02Z")
Grits are Southern, right? It’s a long story, but I need a couple of good recipes, or directions, on how to cook grits. I’d sure appreciate it if you would help a Kansas Yankee out. If I can’t trust my fellow Dopers t… --- ## [Why do Limbaugh, Hannity, et al dislike McCain so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-limbaugh-hannity-et-al-dislike-mccain-so-much/436543)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2008, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-limbaugh-hannity-et-al-dislike-mccain-so-much/436543 "2008-02-09T19:10:33Z")
Alleviate me of my ignorance. Is it just his views on campaign finance and immigration? (As far as I know, these are the only two issues which tend to separate McCain from other republicans. On social and fiscal issues … --- ## [Referee dividing chores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/referee-dividing-chores/686916)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/referee-dividing-chores/686916 "2014-04-30T21:21:42Z")
I am looking for opinions on fairly dividing household chores and a two earner family with a kid. Here is my ahem hypothetical. Parker and Taylor both have full time jobs, as well as a young baby. The jobs pay similar s… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, December 12, 2013 -- "The Cooper Extraction"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-december-12-2013-the-cooper-extraction/676200)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-december-12-2013-the-cooper-extraction/676200 "2013-12-15T22:25:17Z")
I’m starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [So What Happens if Hillary Wins and Trump Doesn't Accept It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happens-if-hillary-wins-and-trump-doesnt-accept-it/770376)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-happens-if-hillary-wins-and-trump-doesnt-accept-it/770376 "2016-11-08T03:16:35Z")
He’s already sniveled, “We’ll see.” when asked if he would accept an election win for Hillary. He’s been yelling for weeks about the election being rigged before the voting even started. What if Hillary wins and Trump … --- ## [Electric blanket, where have YOU been al my life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-blanket-where-have-you-been-al-my-life/486523)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-blanket-where-have-you-been-al-my-life/486523 "2009-02-24T22:27:38Z")
I got an electric blanket two weeks ago and I friggin’ LOVE it. No more cold feet. My husband wasn’t much use when it came to go to bed: he comes with a built-in furnace, but usually comes to bed a full hour later then I… --- ## [Is Nicholas Cage dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nicholas-cage-dead/473754)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2008, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nicholas-cage-dead/473754 "2008-11-25T04:40:19Z")
Cuz, I don’t think there’s any doubt that this is a photograph of a zombie. Is he wearing a coating of wax? Is his hair actually slipping backwards off his skill, like a beaver trying to sneak away? I think if you look… --- ## [Xkcd 4-09-12](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-4-09-12/618312)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-4-09-12/618312 "2012-04-10T02:54:49Z")
I’m falling ever further behind on keeping up with cultural references. What’s the door in the bottom of the ocean and the mouseover supposed to mean? --- ## [Anyone interested in some lateral thinking puzzles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-interested-in-some-lateral-thinking-puzzles/102304)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2002, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-interested-in-some-lateral-thinking-puzzles/102304 "2002-04-09T17:54:51Z")
You know, those weird supershort storiers with people dying or committing suicide for no apparent cause, and you have to ask questions (to which I’ll answer with yes or no) in order to find out the reasons behind. Anyon… --- ## [Pros and cons of patriotism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-patriotism/419039)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2007, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-patriotism/419039 "2007-09-25T14:07:05Z")
I was contemplating posting about patriotism in the Nava pit thread, but decided against it, since… well, I didn’t think it would result in much of a debate. I don’t \*get \* patriotism. Taking pride in the random fact of… --- ## [Email receipt from yogurt shop--but I didn't give them my email address](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-receipt-from-yogurt-shop-but-i-didnt-give-them-my-email-address/670430)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-receipt-from-yogurt-shop-but-i-didnt-give-them-my-email-address/670430 "2013-10-06T00:34:25Z")
Last night I visited a new self-serve frozen yogurt shop with my family. None of us have ever been there before. I paid with a credit card, and my wife received a receipt to her personal email address. They didn’t ask fo… --- ## [Are You, Or Have You Ever Been A Slut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-or-have-you-ever-been-a-slut/344098)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2006, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-or-have-you-ever-been-a-slut/344098 "2006-02-17T00:12:41Z")
Slut = someone easy to convince/not-even-bother-to-have-to-convince, to have sex with. So, are you or have you ever been a slut? Me? In my 20’s…as a young Gay boy, I was pretty much there, did it, and did it again whe… --- ## [Well, I just took a Hydrocodone and I don't see what the big fuss is about.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-just-took-a-hydrocodone-and-i-dont-see-what-the-big-fuss-is-about/814292)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-i-just-took-a-hydrocodone-and-i-dont-see-what-the-big-fuss-is-about/814292 "2018-05-31T18:19:23Z")
Just got back from the dentist. Had two wisdom teeth pulled. Doc gave me a script for Hydrocodone. While my teeth don’t hurt, I still feel basically normal. I thought people got buzzed from this stuff. Is the reason I’… --- ## [1/2 gallon of whole milk: what can I make](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-2-gallon-of-whole-milk-what-can-i-make/608250)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-2-gallon-of-whole-milk-what-can-i-make/608250 "2012-01-04T04:28:35Z")
I have a half-gallon of whole milk in the refrigerator that doesn’t have many more days of life left, I think. I bought the gallon to make rice pudding, but now I’ve got all of this left over milk. Aside from making an… --- ## [New Robocop movie - what would you like to see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-robocop-movie-what-would-you-like-to-see/621725)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-robocop-movie-what-would-you-like-to-see/621725 "2012-05-21T23:12:47Z")
I was recently surprised to be informed that they are making a new Robocop movie. I recently rewatched the original and I was surprised at how well both the story and the special-effects stood up to modern standards. Ro… --- ## [Are there any opaque gasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-opaque-gasses/519263)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-opaque-gasses/519263 "2009-12-01T18:47:57Z")
I remember that a question that I remember someone raising in high school chemistry was whether there were any opaque gasses. Most people know that there are clear solids (quartz, diamond, water), clear liquids (water, … --- ## [Screw this hater of his own race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-this-hater-of-his-own-race/775670)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-this-hater-of-his-own-race/775670 "2017-01-03T09:03:48Z")
Professor under fire for tweet that appeared to support ‘white genocide’ You know, I almost fell for that explanation until I read the next paragraph Fuck you, you racist piece of shit. You’re as bad as the people yo… --- ## [why would a LEO carry a gun on vacation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-leo-carry-a-gun-on-vacation/596311)
**Author:** [@Bri2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bri2k)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2011, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-a-leo-carry-a-gun-on-vacation/596311 "2011-09-19T22:04:56Z")
There was a post by a LEO going on vacation asking about the laws regarding carrying a gun in NYC. This made me curious and I didn’t want to clutter up that thread with my question. I’m just curious. Why would a law enfo… --- ## [What Was A "TV Event" When You Were A Kid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-a-tv-event-when-you-were-a-kid/580299)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-a-tv-event-when-you-were-a-kid/580299 "2011-05-03T14:18:49Z")
Once again, I find myself living in the past :slight\_smile: Anyway when I was a wee little shaver, we didn’t have VCRs or Tivo or even Cable TV so TV shows that aired rarely were BIG events. My question to you is what … --- ## [Fake "Cool" Guys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-cool-guys/567373)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-cool-guys/567373 "2011-03-10T11:32:29Z")
OK, many of you have probably had some experience with this sort of thing…the Youth Pastor, Assistant Coach, D.A.R.E. Coordinator, Narcs, ad nauseum, who used dipshitty lingo and hi-fiving B.S. to woo the young folk, who… --- ## [Origin of the phrase "Holy Moley"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-the-phrase-holy-moley/242674)
**Author:** [@mwber68](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mwber68)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-the-phrase-holy-moley/242674 "2011-08-25T02:58:34Z")
Over the past year or two I have caught myself using the phrase ‘holy moley’ quite often, but I never really understood what it meant besides being surprised. I was just wondering if anyone out there knew what the origin… --- ## [Question for liberal dopers age 50 to 55](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-liberal-dopers-age-50-to-55/314162)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2005, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-liberal-dopers-age-50-to-55/314162 "2005-07-28T19:21:52Z")
So politically speaking, is this (the “W” years) basically what the Reagan years were like? Just sort of a continuous sentiment like “is this some kind of fucking joke?” I just returned to the US after being gone for a… --- ## [Did the Chicken of Tomorrow Cause the Obesity of Today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-chicken-of-tomorrow-cause-the-obesity-of-today/492275)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-chicken-of-tomorrow-cause-the-obesity-of-today/492275 "2009-04-12T16:33:18Z")
Those who watched Mystery Science Theater 3000 will recognize the Chicken of Tomorrow reference. What I’m referring to in the Agricultural Revolution in general, and if it helped to cause our obesity problems, or perhap… --- ## [Sociopathic behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sociopathic-behavior/590228)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sociopathic-behavior/590228 "2011-07-27T06:24:21Z")
Is there any kind of medication that can help a sociopath? help make them change? --- ## [On-off switch for Ethernet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-off-switch-for-ethernet/608249)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2012, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-off-switch-for-ethernet/608249 "2012-07-03T20:12:41Z")
I have an Ethernet socket that is on the outside of my shop for connecting a network printer. I am concerned that somebody could bring a laptop and connect to that socket, then he will have access to my network. So I am… --- ## [American Idol 4/1-4/2 \*Open spoilers\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-1-4-2-open-spoilers/443524)
**Author:** [@yellowval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowval)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-1-4-2-open-spoilers/443524 "2008-04-06T22:48:34Z")
Welcome back, Idol fans. It’s Dolly Parton week! I guess that means they’ll be singing all Dolly Parton songs? I’ll admit that I’m not too familiar with Dolly’s music. Let’s see … I know “I Will Always Love You,” “9 to 5… --- ## [So, What's the Deal with Jehovah's Witnesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-jehovahs-witnesses/47385)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2001, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-jehovahs-witnesses/47385 "2001-01-18T08:03:47Z")
Do we have any J’s Ws on the Board? If so, could you explain what the basic beliefs of your religion are? Last night I was watching (OK, OK, make fun!) one of those real-life ER shows. This elderly couple was brought in… --- ## [A Halloween Puzzle: "Revenge of the Mad Scientist"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-halloween-puzzle-revenge-of-the-mad-scientist/599931)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-halloween-puzzle-revenge-of-the-mad-scientist/599931 "2011-11-22T16:35:17Z")
It’s a dark crisp October morning. The sun has barely started peeping over the horizon when You hear a knock at your door. You set down your morning cup of warm apple cider and find Special Agent Jones of the CIA standi… --- ## [I'll make you a burger, but it will have a fried egg on it. Will you eat it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-make-you-a-burger-but-it-will-have-a-fried-egg-on-it-will-you-eat-it/601573)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-make-you-a-burger-but-it-will-have-a-fried-egg-on-it-will-you-eat-it/601573 "2011-11-03T23:38:06Z")
Hell, yes. --- ## [Man Nearly Explodes After Compressed Air Valve Lodges In Buttocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-nearly-explodes-after-compressed-air-valve-lodges-in-buttocks/583284)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-nearly-explodes-after-compressed-air-valve-lodges-in-buttocks/583284 "2011-06-02T00:43:33Z")
Story here If there ever were a contest “News Story Designed for Snarkiest Comments by Dopers” I think this one would win first prize. Let the snark begin! --- ## [It's raining and I can't walk my dog MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-raining-and-i-cant-walk-my-dog-mmp/811193)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-raining-and-i-cant-walk-my-dog-mmp/811193 "2018-04-02T05:44:59Z")
The title says it all. I’m about to set off for work. I’m going to have to trust Mauser. He has started learning about puppy pads though. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1344&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1346&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)