# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1395&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:** 1396 --- ## [Movies that may actually be comedies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-may-actually-be-comedies/660568)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-may-actually-be-comedies/660568 "2013-06-16T01:51:12Z")
Was thinking about this the other day. Have you ever seen a movie that is so mis-directed that you secretly believe it was intended as a comedy instead of its implied genre? My wife and I thought of several. Heck, we’re … --- ## [BEST physical matches between actor and role](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-physical-matches-between-actor-and-role/488682)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-physical-matches-between-actor-and-role/488682 "2009-04-13T14:35:06Z")
\[Inspirational thread\] Since I’m a naval buff, for starters I’ll toss out Glenn Ford, who played Raymond Spruance in Midway. Pretty close IMHO. --- ## [Has a Division 2 school beat a Div. 1 in football?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-division-2-school-beat-a-div-1-in-football/211132)
**Author:** [@crazy\_grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazy_grady)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-division-2-school-beat-a-div-1-in-football/211132 "2019-10-22T03:04:39Z")
That’s the question, sports fans. Has a Division II team ever beat a Division I team? To those who don’t know, a Div. 2 team is a smaller school that a Div. 1 school puts on the schedule for an easy win. It is a less com… --- ## [Who are the worst people on the planet right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-worst-people-on-the-planet-right-now/692037)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-worst-people-on-the-planet-right-now/692037 "2014-07-12T21:32:02Z")
IMO - the Mexican drug cartels. The stuff they do to people is sick! :eek: --- ## [Alex Jones loses custody battle due to being fucking crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alex-jones-loses-custody-battle-due-to-being-fucking-crazy/785485)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alex-jones-loses-custody-battle-due-to-being-fucking-crazy/785485 "2017-05-06T00:03:51Z")
Every time I see a story like this, I smile. Crazy people with fucking batshit crazy beliefs should face consequences for spreading or acting on those batshit crazy beliefs. Jones has been an absolute toxin on Americ… --- ## [Are there any positive aspects of being paid under the table?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-positive-aspects-of-being-paid-under-the-table/355074)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2006, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-positive-aspects-of-being-paid-under-the-table/355074 "2006-05-04T07:00:41Z")
I just started a part-time job, and at the end of the night, the guy paid me my hourly rate in cash. I was puzzled, since I’ve never been paid UTT before, he then said that I could choose to get a paycheck instead. I’m a… --- ## [is "I'm sorry you felt that way" really as insincere an apology as it's made out to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-im-sorry-you-felt-that-way-really-as-insincere-an-apology-as-its-made-out-to-be/677397)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-im-sorry-you-felt-that-way-really-as-insincere-an-apology-as-its-made-out-to-be/677397 "2014-01-03T03:35:44Z")
Long story short, we were having a long night at work last week, just prior to Christmas (typically the job runs 8:00 - 6:00, but this particular night it was nearing midnight, and there were only about three of us left … --- ## [Memorials to Victims of Communism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorials-to-victims-of-communism/672115)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorials-to-victims-of-communism/672115 "2013-10-28T21:53:30Z")
In a recent thread about a Holocaust Memorial in Ohio, several posters expressed the opinion that there’s no reason to build more Holocaust memorials. Personally, I feel that it’s entirely appropriate to have public pla… --- ## [How do animated movies keep consistent character looks throughout the entire thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-animated-movies-keep-consistent-character-looks-throughout-the-entire-thing/318958)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2005, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-animated-movies-keep-consistent-character-looks-throughout-the-entire-thing/318958 "2005-08-29T16:42:32Z")
I may have a misunderstanding of how animation works, but I know that the fundamental principle is that people draw images that are shown in succession in order to give the appearance of motion. I also know that huge tea… --- ## [Reality leans left?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality-leans-left/830442)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reality-leans-left/830442 "2019-03-10T16:45:44Z")
Ok, so I’ve seen it posted a couple of different times here on the boards, and a few times out there on the internet generally (I’d post some links but it’s a real pita on my phone). “Reality leans left” and “reality h… --- ## [I get the argument for Medicare for all, but what is the argument for abolishing private insurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-argument-for-medicare-for-all-but-what-is-the-argument-for-abolishing-private-insurance/838057)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-get-the-argument-for-medicare-for-all-but-what-is-the-argument-for-abolishing-private-insurance/838057 "2019-08-04T18:31:16Z")
While I can’t say I read policy papers on health insurance, I certainly keep up with the daily news. I certainly understand why Warren and Sanders would want Medicare for All, but I don’t know their argument for abolish… --- ## [Who's the heaviest poster on here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-heaviest-poster-on-here/748514)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 9:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-heaviest-poster-on-here/748514 "2016-04-04T09:26:36Z")
How much do you weigh? I’ll Paypal ten bucks to the winner (heaviest poster), if we can find them. I have a feeling I’ll be in the running for possibly winning this (in which case I’ll just keep my money), so I’ll state… --- ## [Curly vs. Shemp vs. Joe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curly-vs-shemp-vs-joe/16713)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curly-vs-shemp-vs-joe/16713 "2021-05-29T19:04:12Z")
Since people are debating the SNL vs. MP in another thread, I thought I would bring up the age old question of the Three Stooges. Who was the best stooge in the rotating third part? Was it Curly, Shemp, Joe, Curly Joe, … --- ## [Limericks of the Straight Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limericks-of-the-straight-dope/404322)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limericks-of-the-straight-dope/404322 "2014-02-24T20:03:35Z")
In the forum called Cafe Society We outhip the staff of Variety With cultural knowledge You can’t get in college Unspoiled by any propriety! --- ## [Who has had obesity surgery, and how did it work out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-had-obesity-surgery-and-how-did-it-work-out/619634)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-had-obesity-surgery-and-how-did-it-work-out/619634 "2012-06-01T12:18:06Z")
I am considering obesity surgery because I have health issues that are tied to my obesity. I have read that resolution of health issues related to obesity (apnea, cholesterol issues, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthriti… --- ## [The Song Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-song-game/366426)
**Author:** [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2006, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-song-game/366426 "2006-08-11T14:42:01Z")
Rules: I name a song and the band who wrote it, you use one of the words in that song to name your own song and band. \*example: I say: Fade to Black -Metallica You could say: Back in Black -AC/DC and so on…\* Owner … --- ## [If another nuclear bomb is ever exploded on a city, what is the most likely scenario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-another-nuclear-bomb-is-ever-exploded-on-a-city-what-is-the-most-likely-scenario/683405)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-another-nuclear-bomb-is-ever-exploded-on-a-city-what-is-the-most-likely-scenario/683405 "2014-03-14T05:05:41Z")
I’m not sure whether this thread belongs in the General Questions forum or in the IMHO forum. If I got it wrong, I would ask a moderator to please move it to the correct forum. I’m not asking about some low-level dirty … --- ## [Drinking alone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-alone/620412)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Il_Palazzo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinking-alone/620412 "2012-05-02T22:59:33Z")
While looking through the current thread about drugs (this one), I noticed a couple comments and I started wondering. What are people’s thoughts on drinking alone and the stigma it seems to have attached to it? I’ve he… --- ## [This forum is not as exciting since adaher left.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-forum-is-not-as-exciting-since-adaher-left/642270)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-forum-is-not-as-exciting-since-adaher-left/642270 "2012-12-03T07:55:22Z")
Apologies to all the other conservatives but that guy went HAM\* for the Republican cause. He was in every thread arguing polls, debates, campaign rhetoric, you name it. Then he just disappeared like Keyser Soze’(Verbal K… --- ## [Can someone answer this IQ question for me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-answer-this-iq-question-for-me/126973)
**Author:** [@Sephic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sephic)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-answer-this-iq-question-for-me/126973 "2017-11-10T23:37:15Z")
I just don’t get it. I’ve asked around, but they don’t get it either. John likes 400 but not 300; he likes 100 but not 99; he likes 2500 but not 2400. Which does he like? 900 1000 1100 1200 Extra points if you can … --- ## [Great moments in homeowner stupidity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-moments-in-homeowner-stupidity/587968)
**Author:** [@Baracus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baracus)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-moments-in-homeowner-stupidity/587968 "2011-07-10T11:50:39Z")
For the past few days I have been waging a battle with my smoke detectors. The motherfucker downstairs would not stop beeping once every 45 seconds for four minutes every few hours. First I changed the battery and it sti… --- ## [Men: would you choose certain death by cancer over penis amputation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-would-you-choose-certain-death-by-cancer-over-penis-amputation/593540)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-would-you-choose-certain-death-by-cancer-over-penis-amputation/593540 "2011-08-26T00:33:15Z")
Obviously inspired by this current thread. I’ll quote the OP: Let’s change the scenario slightly. Assume that you go into the hospital for whatever reason, and your doctor discovers you have such pervasive cancer of … --- ## [Copy and save for 3 years.... \[predictions on an Obama presidency\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copy-and-save-for-3-years-predictions-on-an-obama-presidency/452027)
**Author:** [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copy-and-save-for-3-years-predictions-on-an-obama-presidency/452027 "2011-06-05T21:01:39Z")
Posted with no comments from me. I’ll just bring it back up in a while when the songs change… :wink: --- ## [Help me ID and kill this bug](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-and-kill-this-bug/405117)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2007, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-and-kill-this-bug/405117 "2007-05-25T01:35:52Z")
Here is the situation. My bathroom has been invaded by bugs that I do not recognize. I know that they are not ants, cockroaches, or ladybugs. I don’t really know other bugs (because I failed 7th grade insect collectin… --- ## [Your most memorable pen and paper moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-most-memorable-pen-and-paper-moments/621489)
**Author:** [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-most-memorable-pen-and-paper-moments/621489 "2012-05-23T23:01:32Z")
I’m itching to hear some amusing p&p rpg stories and interesting characters! I’ll start off with a few. Dark Heresy: Some friends and I had just started a campaign, and we got our second mission, a pretty straight for… --- ## [Is discussion of VPN's banned on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-discussion-of-vpns-banned-on-the-sdmb/823631)
**Author:** [@DCTrekkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCTrekkie)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-discussion-of-vpns-banned-on-the-sdmb/823631 "2018-11-09T03:07:17Z")
In a recent thread engineer\_comp\_geek has told us that any discussion of VPN’s that don’t keep logs is banned as it could be used for filesharing. As the main reason for using a VPN is privacy, this essentially means th… --- ## [White Men-African Women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-men-african-women/20594)
**Author:** [@Robbespiere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robbespiere)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-men-african-women/20594 "2017-11-19T17:46:09Z")
Why does it seem that white men are least attracted to women with African features. Is it because of the legacy of racism? Is it because these women look different from their mothers? What? --- ## [Helicopter Parents - is this creepy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-parents-is-this-creepy/450950)
**Author:** [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2008, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-parents-is-this-creepy/450950 "2008-05-31T09:38:37Z")
One of the ladies I work with has a daughter who is about to go into 10th grade, and a son that’s going to be a senior next year. She’s very involved in his life in particular, especially in regards to trying to get into… --- ## [Any long-term effects after childbirth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-long-term-effects-after-childbirth/50524)
**Author:** [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2001, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-long-term-effects-after-childbirth/50524 "2001-01-22T14:47:16Z")
I was curious whether any of you who have borne children had experienced long-term physical effects/problems/complications after labor & delivery. Heck, even pregnancy-related. I was just wondering how common they are, … --- ## [What's the costliest financial mistake you've made?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-costliest-financial-mistake-youve-made/739838)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-costliest-financial-mistake-youve-made/739838 "2015-12-13T14:59:33Z")
I just made a bonehead financial decision that is likely to cost me $15,000 or so over several years. I have no excuse for my poor decision making, it was just a stupid thing to do. It won’t break me, but it’s money If r… --- ## [That's odd and why is my pocket on fire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-odd-and-why-is-my-pocket-on-fire/408761)
**Author:** [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2007, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-odd-and-why-is-my-pocket-on-fire/408761 "2007-06-28T21:30:27Z")
I’m sitting at my desk this morning and I feel this hot sensation on my upper thigh. I thought it was nerves or something and scratch the area and think nothing of it. Then about 30 seconds later I get another burning … --- ## [Vastly different products with the same name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vastly-different-products-with-the-same-name/674550)
**Author:** [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vastly-different-products-with-the-same-name/674550 "2013-11-29T18:14:35Z")
I’ve been trying to find a replacement part for my bicycle’s Shimano Nexus 7 internal 7 speed hub. I’m overwhelmed with Nexus 7 tablet information. It’s easy enough to filter out stuff, but even then you’ll get hits for … --- ## [Gays: Do You Find "Gay" as a Synonym for "Lame" Offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-do-you-find-gay-as-a-synonym-for-lame-offensive/578617)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-do-you-find-gay-as-a-synonym-for-lame-offensive/578617 "2011-04-18T14:17:53Z")
Back in The Day, whenever I or my friends would find something not to our liking, it was perfectly reasonable to say it was “gay.” As in, “Ghostbusters 2 was gay, don’t see it.” Or, “I got a parking ticket for parking in… --- ## [FARGO: significance (if any) of Mike Yanagita](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-significance-if-any-of-mike-yanagita/131493)
**Author:** [@Kyomara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyomara)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-significance-if-any-of-mike-yanagita/131493 "2021-06-22T17:02:11Z")
In the movie Fargo, when Chief Marge goes down to Mineapolis to work on her homicide case, she meets up with an old acquaintance from high school, Mike Yanagita. I watched this movie again recently and wondered if there… --- ## [Origins of the Japanese "S-Rank"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-of-the-japanese-s-rank/409265)
**Author:** [@archmichael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/archmichael)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2007, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-of-the-japanese-s-rank/409265 "2007-06-26T15:52:53Z")
Everyone who has played some Japanese console games and watched anime knows that if you do well you get an A-Rank, but if you do something near perfect it’s considered S-Rank. But why S? And where did they get that from… --- ## [fuck Oprah: "The Secret"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-oprah-the-secret/392688)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2007, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-oprah-the-secret/392688 "2007-03-24T20:27:25Z")
The stupidest bullshit ever committed to any video medium, The Secret–for the more retarded of the What the Bleep Do We Know? fans–is her latest crap to cram down the throats of the gullible masses. \*The Secret \* is a “f… --- ## [Unrecognized number on your caller ID. Call it back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unrecognized-number-on-your-caller-id-call-it-back/563471)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unrecognized-number-on-your-caller-id-call-it-back/563471 "2010-12-10T16:55:03Z")
The title pretty much sums it up. You discover a number on your caller ID and they didn’t leave a voicemail. Do you call them back? The difference between “Sometimes.” and “It depends” is that “Sometimes” is random de… --- ## [Has anyone got tips for motivating a lazy child ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-got-tips-for-motivating-a-lazy-child/209303)
**Author:** [@dragongirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dragongirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2003, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-got-tips-for-motivating-a-lazy-child/209303 "2003-10-25T21:15:41Z")
My son is almost 11 years old and he’s a terriffic kid and very smart. But, he’s very lazy. He won’t turn off lights or TVs in rooms where he’s not, he doesn’t bother to flush the toilet or even lift the lid when he goe… --- ## [English language question: How many different pronounceable syllables are there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-language-question-how-many-different-pronounceable-syllables-are-there/666060)
**Author:** [@Cheshire\_Human](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheshire_Human)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-language-question-how-many-different-pronounceable-syllables-are-there/666060 "2013-08-15T15:31:12Z")
Some languages, such as Japanese, have a writing system based on pronounceable syllables in the spoken language. If we were to invent a writing system based on pronounceable syllables\[sup\]1\[/sup\] for English, how many di… --- ## [American "The Office" might not be that bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-the-office-might-not-be-that-bad/295545)
**Author:** [@zuma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zuma)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2005, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-the-office-might-not-be-that-bad/295545 "2005-04-02T18:11:00Z")
This is one of my favorite shows, ever. I’ve watched and re-watched the DVD dozens of times. I was worried when I heard that NBC would be adapting this. I winced when I watched the clips on nbc.com. But myspace.com h… --- ## [Babies are not cute!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babies-are-not-cute/294324)
**Author:** [@sweetfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweetfreak)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2005, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babies-are-not-cute/294324 "2005-03-28T20:54:44Z")
Do any other women on this board agree with this statement or am I the only one? I understand that if you are a mother, you of course are going to find your own baby adorable. But what about babies in general? I find … --- ## [Superficial Wounds: Keep them covered or let them "breathe"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superficial-wounds-keep-them-covered-or-let-them-breathe/473965)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Buttons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Buttons)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2008, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superficial-wounds-keep-them-covered-or-let-them-breathe/473965 "2008-11-24T04:12:43Z")
I’ve always heard you should allow you wounds to “breathe” for an hour or so a day if possible. I’ve got a deep cut right now on my thumb, and I’ve been changing band-aids twice a day, treating w/ hydrogen peroxide + ne… --- ## [hard rocking songs from bands that surprised you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-songs-from-bands-that-surprised-you/847349)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-rocking-songs-from-bands-that-surprised-you/847349 "2020-02-17T17:02:31Z")
Following up on my “profound lyrics you didn’t expect” post, what bands not known for hard rock recorded a great rocking song? Victim of Love, and it’s the Eagles again. Just a coincidence I assure you, I was listening … --- ## [Any Takers on wheter aha will get Cecil to welcome him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-takers-on-wheter-aha-will-get-cecil-to-welcome-him/18643)
**Author:** [@Talkinsquirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talkinsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2000, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-takers-on-wheter-aha-will-get-cecil-to-welcome-him/18643 "2000-05-09T23:13:21Z")
Aright aha and me gots this bet going on. If he can get The Great Cecil himself to welcome him to the boards he wins ten bucks (which by the way he said he’ll split it 50-50 with Cecil cheater). So lets start a little po… --- ## [Serious Question for Gun Owners - NOT POLITICAL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-for-gun-owners-not-political/646856)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serious-question-for-gun-owners-not-political/646856 "2013-01-12T01:35:48Z")
First I have never owned a gun. I have done a little hunting many years ago and some sport shooting. I have also never shot a handgun. That said, I live out in the country and have a wife and 2 year old in the home that… --- ## [Explain your user name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-your-user-name/351088)
**Author:** [@New\_Girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/New_Girl)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2006, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-your-user-name/351088 "2006-04-05T23:13:41Z")
Why did you choose your user name? I chose New Girl because that’s what my friends and everyone else have called me for two years since I moved here. I think I can explain some other people’s, like Inigo Montoya and Cz… --- ## [Do you like Neil Young?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-neil-young/769431)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2016, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-neil-young/769431 "2016-10-31T09:37:43Z")
Apologies to Idle Thoughts for his Rod Stewart Poll, but this is a natural continuation of that thread. Well, do you? I’ll post a brief poll in a moment. --- ## [Life continues to fuck over me and my family](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-continues-to-fuck-over-me-and-my-family/651011)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-continues-to-fuck-over-me-and-my-family/651011 "2013-04-20T04:55:47Z")
Let’s review the last six months or so. First, some general background. I’m STILL in grad school, with my research going absolutely nowhere fast. I have no money, we’re sinking into debt, and I’m a decade or so older … --- ## [That was rude of me, I admit. But that was just plain NASTY!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-was-rude-of-me-i-admit-but-that-was-just-plain-nasty/250004)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2004, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-was-rude-of-me-i-admit-but-that-was-just-plain-nasty/250004 "2004-06-17T06:58:44Z")
I’m riding the bus and sitting in the back with a woman and her what looks to be one and a half year old. The mom wrinkles her nose and says “Ohhh. Kaki?” The little girls laughs and lays across three empty seats. The mo… --- ## [Would you date someone who couldn't be 100% independent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-someone-who-couldnt-be-100-independent/734035)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-someone-who-couldnt-be-100-independent/734035 "2015-10-15T13:23:15Z")
Reading this:http://www.people.com/article/first-all-autism-wedding-photos got me thinking about dating and people with disabilities. Would you date someone with a condition that made it so they could not be 100% indepe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1394&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1396&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)