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**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-best-countries/550702 "2010-08-24T03:19:28Z")
An interesting compilation can be seen here. And the #1 country in the world, regardless of what Aki Kaurismaki may think, is … Finland! :cool: Thailand ranks 58th, just ahead of China and behind that paradise called… --- ## [Question about torrents and pirating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-torrents-and-pirating/590770)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-torrents-and-pirating/590770 "2011-08-04T01:09:06Z")
The pertinent facts: A couple years ago there was a vampire movie called Daybreakers that had a cool-looking poster. “Golly,” I said to myself, “That’s a cool-looking poster. I’d like to get a longer look at those vampi… --- ## [Who is the pretender to the United States' throne?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-pretender-to-the-united-states-throne/552310)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2010, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-pretender-to-the-united-states-throne/552310 "2010-09-05T02:19:49Z")
Assuming that Washington became King George I of the U.S., who would be our current monarch? It is made more complicated by the fact that George Washington had no biological children so using the standard (or tradition)… --- ## [50000 dogs = 3 Humans, the new Chinese math.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50000-dogs-3-humans-the-new-chinese-math/366912)
**Author:** [@buttonjockey308](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buttonjockey308)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50000-dogs-3-humans-the-new-chinese-math/366912 "2006-08-08T14:12:24Z")
This link tells the story of the slaughter of 50,000 dogs because three, THREE people died from rabies. I can deal with the ‘dogs as delicacy’ thing, it’s cruel, sure, but it’s culture IF YOUR COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT TOOK… --- ## [Why is the environment a "liberal" issue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-environment-a-liberal-issue/338386)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2006, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-environment-a-liberal-issue/338386 "2006-01-10T01:21:16Z")
Living in Europe, I see what seems to me is a total difference to the United States in the way energy consompution is viewed by the population in general. Hallways often have lights with timers, cars are smaller, etc. e… --- ## ["Bridesmaids" w/ Kristen Wiig (boxed spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridesmaids-w-kristen-wiig-boxed-spoilers/581954)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridesmaids-w-kristen-wiig-boxed-spoilers/581954 "2011-06-27T15:32:39Z")
Just got back from seeing the new Kristen Wiig comedy \*Bridesmaids \*and I have to say, it was easily the funniest movie I’ve seen in quite a long time. I could go on and on about all of the bits that I found most amusing… --- ## [What non-fantasy-series characters would do best/worst in Sunnydale?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-fantasy-series-characters-would-do-best-worst-in-sunnydale/532260)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-non-fantasy-series-characters-would-do-best-worst-in-sunnydale/532260 "2010-03-19T04:28:20Z")
For purposes of this thread, science fiction counts as fantasy, and so do comic books; I also think we should restrict ourselves to action/mystery/detective series. It’s obvious that neither Superman nor Odo is going to… --- ## [Bad News: Mendes to Direct Next Bond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-news-mendes-to-direct-next-bond/663237)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-news-mendes-to-direct-next-bond/663237 "2013-07-14T13:27:29Z")
Sam Mendes, who directed the mess that is Skyfall will direct the next installment. Hopefully it will not feature a complete inexplicable and ridiculous plot and a female protagonist that Bond can actually have sexy tim… --- ## [Henry Ford and other famous anti-Semites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/henry-ford-and-other-famous-anti-semites/387993)
**Author:** [@solkoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solkoe)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/henry-ford-and-other-famous-anti-semites/387993 "2007-01-15T22:08:33Z")
The book “the Englishman’s boy” by Guy Vanderhaeghe briefly claims the Henry Ford was an anti-Semite who actually bought a newspaper to help spread his view. Feel free to dispute this, but it got me thinking about other… --- ## [Help!! friggin boiled potatoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-friggin-boiled-potatoes/466427)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-friggin-boiled-potatoes/466427 "2008-10-07T23:12:20Z")
so I tried to make that sweet looking recipe and cant find a good explanation of how the hell to boil the potatoes, the best one I found was to drop red potatoes into boiling water and boil for around 20-30 min until … --- ## [NFL 2021: The Super Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-the-super-bowl/959338)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2021-the-super-bowl/959338 "2022-02-18T01:24:53Z")
So it’s come to this. The final day of the 2021 season. Sunday 6:30 pm EST Los Angeles Rams @ Cincinnati Bengals (+4) The Rams play at their home stadium as the away team. It makes as much sense as anything else this … --- ## [How far is a buzzing mosquito from your ear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-is-a-buzzing-mosquito-from-your-ear/610388)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2012, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-is-a-buzzing-mosquito-from-your-ear/610388 "2012-01-24T13:32:24Z")
That mosquitoes fly only around our ears at night is an oft-heard complaint, and can probably be explained by confirmation bias and relatively high concentrations of CO2 around our heads. My question is somewhat differen… --- ## [How can my second cousin only share 3 percent of my genes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-my-second-cousin-only-share-3-percent-of-my-genes/612392)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-my-second-cousin-only-share-3-percent-of-my-genes/612392 "2012-02-10T22:01:17Z")
In the process of working out a family tree on a well-known website dedicated to that purpose, I met a second cousin I had not known about (although he had an inkling of my existence). His grandmother and my grandfather… --- ## [Why is incest so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-incest-so-bad/288075)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2005, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-incest-so-bad/288075 "2005-02-06T08:41:57Z")
Inspired by this thread I have to ask the same question about incest among siblings (definately not parents and kids). While my knee jerk reaction to it is the same as gay marriage (hey, not for me, don’t like to even p… --- ## [Best #1 single of all time: 1955-2014 (THE FINALS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-all-time-1955-2014-the-finals/708030)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-all-time-1955-2014-the-finals/708030 "2014-12-30T22:43:22Z")
Well, ladies and gentlemen, here we are. Four months, 66 threads, 1,040 songs, and thousands of votes have brought us to this point. These are the champions of champions - the best song of each decade, as selected from … --- ## [Is it just me or are certain African American groups racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-certain-african-american-groups-racist/251026)
**Author:** [@saluki\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saluki_fan)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2004, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-are-certain-african-american-groups-racist/251026 "2004-06-21T14:13:19Z")
For a long time I have been wondering why it is ok for African American groups to be racist, or at least appear that way. For instance, at the college I attend there are many groups like Minorities in Engineering, Busin… --- ## [Steam's 5-day-long 1-day only sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steams-5-day-long-1-day-only-sale/518975)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steams-5-day-long-1-day-only-sale/518975 "2009-12-23T03:28:28Z")
Hope it doesn’t look like I’m shilling for Steam or anything, just wanted to let people out there know that there appear to be some great deals available over the next 5 days. Steam is having 5 days worth of 24-hour sal… --- ## [Lifting Weights Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifting-weights-question/608087)
**Author:** [@aaa123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaa123)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lifting-weights-question/608087 "2012-01-03T22:19:57Z")
I have some questions regarding lifting weights. Currently, I’m not in bad shape but I’m not in great shape either. I’m 5’9 or 5’10" and weigh around 150 lbs. I have never been an exercise machine and I haven’t done con… --- ## [A frayed typical USB cable: Dangerous or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-frayed-typical-usb-cable-dangerous-or-not/582918)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-frayed-typical-usb-cable-dangerous-or-not/582918 "2011-05-24T00:58:44Z")
So, I only have a vauge understanding of volts vs. amps. From what I understand, voltage is the “pressure” of the electron flow, and amps is actual “volume” of electrons flowing. I get that amps are the aspect we measu… --- ## [I Pit Men Who Shave Their Legs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-men-who-shave-their-legs/619675)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-men-who-shave-their-legs/619675 "2012-04-24T16:11:54Z")
Fuck you, you testosterone-free, ball-less, sorry-excuse-for-a-man leg shavers. You are the dregs of society. I am a gay man, and I have SEVERAL gay friends who also do not approve of men shaving their legs, and that me… --- ## [DC Comics to reboot-yet again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-to-reboot-yet-again/743905)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-to-reboot-yet-again/743905 "2016-02-01T14:18:25Z")
As reported by Bleeding Cool, it looks like DC is going to start over yet again with #1 issues. Here’s a thought, DC: Just rename your company Reboot Comics, and make ALL issues #1. :smack: --- ## [Glen Beck has had chiropractic brain rehab.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glen-beck-has-had-chiropractic-brain-rehab/704394)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glen-beck-has-had-chiropractic-brain-rehab/704394 "2014-11-13T21:52:06Z")
Guess that bone of contention has been realigned? --- ## [(ST: TNG) Is it ever explained...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-tng-is-it-ever-explained/700854)
**Author:** [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2014, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-tng-is-it-ever-explained/700854 "2014-10-13T04:23:42Z")
…why such a very British-seeming guy has such a flamboyantly Gallic name as Jean-Luc Picard? (Forgive me for such a remedial question; I’ve watched plenty of episodes, and enjoy it, but was never a huge fan.) --- ## [Stop this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-this/521360)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-this/521360 "2009-12-15T20:21:08Z")
This. --- ## [Asian countries fearing a 'return of Japanese militarism'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-countries-fearing-a-return-of-japanese-militarism/746449)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2016, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asian-countries-fearing-a-return-of-japanese-militarism/746449 "2016-03-06T19:34:40Z")
From time to time, one hears of Asian neighbors of Japan “fearing a return of Japanese militarism or aggression.” This is usually in context of Japan discussing revising its peace constitution or of Japan sending troops … --- ## [15 bean soup help needed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-bean-soup-help-needed/337877)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2005, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15-bean-soup-help-needed/337877 "2005-12-31T23:06:15Z")
Every year, after the Christmas ham is decimated, I make ham and bean soup using the 15 bean soup mix marketed by Hurst. This year, the grocery store had the Cajun style, and a lentil mix, and a pasta and bean blend, bu… --- ## [Indy Driver Dan Wheldon dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-driver-dan-wheldon-dead/599848)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indy-driver-dan-wheldon-dead/599848 "2011-10-19T22:53:21Z")
Indy driver Dan Wheldon died today in a crash involving 15 cars at the Las Vegas Indy 300. I’m not a big Indy fan (more NASCAR) but no matter what series you watch you don’t want to see any driver get hurt or killed. --- ## [Are self-described personal attributes helpful in a cover letter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-self-described-personal-attributes-helpful-in-a-cover-letter/600190)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-self-described-personal-attributes-helpful-in-a-cover-letter/600190 "2011-10-20T21:22:11Z")
Example: “I am a dynamic, goal-oriented individual with a strong desire to succeed and lead others to success.” I’ve been looking through some sample cover letters, and a lot of them include language like this. Would an… --- ## [Cancel culture alive and well in Canada](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancel-culture-alive-and-well-in-canada/941707)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancel-culture-alive-and-well-in-canada/941707 "2021-05-12T21:15:25Z")
I just discovered that a tenured professor at Mt. Alison University in Sackville, New Brunswick has been suspended without pay after student protests caused by her saying on her personal web site that Black Lives Matter … --- ## [Something no one ever mentions when discussing jobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-no-one-ever-mentions-when-discussing-jobs/583063)
**Author:** [@rogerbox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rogerbox)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-no-one-ever-mentions-when-discussing-jobs/583063 "2011-05-26T05:37:57Z")
In the debate about the merits of outsourcing, I have taken a great interest and listened to people on this forum, talk radio etc. To be upfront, my belief is that outsourcing should be limited to jobs that don’t pay a … --- ## [Do carnivores taste bad, & if so, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-carnivores-taste-bad-if-so-why/43773)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2000, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-carnivores-taste-bad-if-so-why/43773 "2000-12-11T18:05:14Z")
This thread was inspired by the eating-dog question, as one poster raised the point that carnivore meat wasn’t generally fit to eat. I’d like more info on it, if anybody’s got it. Seems like we do mainly eat herbivores, … --- ## [Dishonorable Discharges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dishonorable-discharges/277022)
**Author:** [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2004, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dishonorable-discharges/277022 "2004-11-29T17:12:07Z")
On average, how many Dishonorable Discharges per year are given out to United States military personnel? Is there a Dishonorable Discharge certificate issued to a person (much in the same way a person receiving an Honor… --- ## [Mixing stereo to mono](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixing-stereo-to-mono/548032)
**Author:** [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mixing-stereo-to-mono/548032 "2010-07-27T12:04:29Z")
When we built our house, I ran a speaker wire to the patio with the intent of putting one speaker out there so we could enjoy some tunage while enjoying our (grilled) tuna. My amplifier has a set of speaker outputs label… --- ## [Another Example of the Dangerous Idiocy of Alternative Medicine Providers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-example-of-the-dangerous-idiocy-of-alternative-medicine-providers/663473)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Why\_Bother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Why_Bother)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-example-of-the-dangerous-idiocy-of-alternative-medicine-providers/663473 "2013-07-26T19:34:26Z")
Following on from this thread, in which some silly foodie idiot deliberately misrepresented a study from Washington University to dupe people into swapping their chemotherapy for goji berries and hope, regardless of what… --- ## [Hotel California location update](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-california-location-update/675304)
**Author:** [@tonyfop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tonyfop)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-california-location-update/675304 "2013-12-18T16:01:12Z")
I just read today’s golden oldie about “colitas”, http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1053/in-the-song-hotel-california-what-does-colitas-mean, and I just wanted to point out that one of the possible locations for t… --- ## [On English Royalty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-english-royalty/1024083)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-english-royalty/1024083 "2025-11-12T04:40:50Z")
If King Charles 3rd should abdicate his crown for health reasons and leave it to Prince William what title would Charles have? King Emeritus? --- ## [Better MPG in higher gears, help me understand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-mpg-in-higher-gears-help-me-understand/587453)
**Author:** [@echoreply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/echoreply)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-mpg-in-higher-gears-help-me-understand/587453 "2011-07-05T16:33:42Z")
When traveling at the same speed, a vehicle will get better miles per gallon in a higher gear. Recently I rode a Ducati Diavel which reports an instantaneous fuel consumption reading in MPG. Going 55MPH in 5th gear it … --- ## [Ok, I give up: Why do demonstrations force regime change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-give-up-why-do-demonstrations-force-regime-change/569947)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-i-give-up-why-do-demonstrations-force-regime-change/569947 "2011-02-11T18:09:56Z")
In t he news the demonstrations in the street seem to have chased out the Tunisian ruler and now about to chase out the Egyptian. But why does this matter? Why can’t the dictator just let the ‘youfs’ protest and ignore … --- ## [2010 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters/522982)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2010-nfl-pro-bowl-rosters/522982 "2010-01-04T14:58:13Z")
NFL.com link Viking lead with eight selections. My 49ers have a starter on offense, defense, and special teams, although I’m still not sure it’s a good thing that your punter is selected. --- ## [What, scientifically, is wrong with eugenics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scientifically-is-wrong-with-eugenics/481721)
**Author:** [@Vox\_Imperatoris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vox_Imperatoris)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2009, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scientifically-is-wrong-with-eugenics/481721 "2009-01-18T02:38:50Z")
I don’t mean to offend anyone or look like an advocate of eugenics (I’m certainly not, although I do think it’s a problem that there is very much reluctance to even mention the topic of different groups of people having … --- ## [I just can't stand standing. How weird am I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-cant-stand-standing-how-weird-am-i/710135)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-cant-stand-standing-how-weird-am-i/710135 "2015-01-20T12:32:33Z")
Hi. I’m Aspidistra, and I hate standing. I have always hated standing. Standing still, that is. Not because I’m high-energy twitchy can’t-bear-to-stand-still (I’m not). Not because I’m lazy. I am lazy, mind you. But I … --- ## [Timeshare sales resistance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timeshare-sales-resistance/781124)
**Author:** [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/timeshare-sales-resistance/781124 "2017-03-12T22:18:21Z")
I’ve read a few threads here about timeshare sales, and elsewhere, and I’ve encountered the idea that even people who go in knowing that buying timeshares at retail is a bad idea will sometimes be convinced to buy them. … --- ## [Your lunch today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-lunch-today/514061)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-lunch-today/514061 "2009-10-25T01:10:52Z")
Mine consists of moist wheat bread, sliced baby carrots, tuna with plenty of mayo and a slice of extra sharp cheddar cheese. I sliced the baby carrots down their middle, length wise, so they give a satisfying snap as I … --- ## [Why does soda fizz down faster with your finger in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-soda-fizz-down-faster-with-your-finger-in-it/10523)
**Author:** [@JJ\_Richard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JJ_Richard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2000, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-soda-fizz-down-faster-with-your-finger-in-it/10523 "2000-04-17T23:14:00Z")
Ok, I sent this question to Cecil, and got an “automated” reply from Jill advising me to put it to the “teem” here first…so, here goes. I’m 35. My daughter is 13. The other day she showed me that if she put her finger i… --- ## [Movies that are actually two movies in one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-are-actually-two-movies-in-one/812525)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-are-actually-two-movies-in-one/812525 "2018-04-24T20:29:09Z")
The death of R. Lee Ermey got me to thinking about how “Full Metal Jacket” is really two movies in one. The first is a basic training movie, the second is a Vietnam war movie. Neither half really seems to have much to do… --- ## [I couldn't get past the first 15 minutes of "Napoleon Dynamite"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-couldnt-get-past-the-first-15-minutes-of-napoleon-dynamite/354868)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2007, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-couldnt-get-past-the-first-15-minutes-of-napoleon-dynamite/354868 "2007-03-18T22:35:54Z")
I wanted to like it - I really did. Several of my friends and family are fans, but it just didn’t do it for me. The phrase “stupefyingly unfunny” springs to mind. Should I try again? Does it get any better? --- ## [Post your most trivial pet peeves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-most-trivial-pet-peeves/137255)
**Author:** [@poohpah\_chalupa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/poohpah_chalupa)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2002, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-most-trivial-pet-peeves/137255 "2002-11-28T14:33:46Z")
Yeah, I gotta bazillion pet peeves about racists, intolerence, bad drivers and sleazy politicians…all too easy targets. But what about the cheesy, little nitpicky types of pet peeves that’re almost embarassing to admit? … --- ## [To everyone who hates the Star Wars prequels, how would YOU have done it better?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-everyone-who-hates-the-star-wars-prequels-how-would-you-have-done-it-better/480023)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-everyone-who-hates-the-star-wars-prequels-how-would-you-have-done-it-better/480023 "2009-01-08T02:44:36Z")
The year is 1996, and through some crazy divine intervention, George Lucas has decided that he is no longer going to direct the Star Wars prequels. He’s going to stay on as producer, but he wants you to take over as dire… --- ## [Portal wasn't THAT funny, I mean Jesus Christ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-wasnt-that-funny-i-mean-jesus-christ/543398)
**Author:** [@what\_do\_I\_type\_here](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/what_do_I_type_here)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2010, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portal-wasnt-that-funny-i-mean-jesus-christ/543398 "2010-06-28T06:36:53Z")
Look, yeah, I loved Portal for its gameplay. It’s definitely on my ‘Top 10 Games of All Time’. In other words I think it’s awesome, so I don’t want you thinking I’m attacking the game as a whole. But really, this whole … --- ## [Kill Bill is a feminist masterpiece (long with lots of spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-bill-is-a-feminist-masterpiece-long-with-lots-of-spoilers/206815)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2003, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-bill-is-a-feminist-masterpiece-long-with-lots-of-spoilers/206815 "2003-10-14T04:08:12Z")
I just got back from watching Kill Bill. Wow. I’ve never been a big Tarantino fan. I thought Pulp Fiction was unbearably chatty. And lord knows it was hard wading through the endless “men who carry absurd guns and cuss … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1613&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1615&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)