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**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2012, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-artistic-porn-possible/638350 "2012-10-25T12:15:01Z")
Years ago, Terry Southern (unappreciated genius that he was) wrote BLUE MOVIE in which a Kubrick-like director assembled an all-star cast and a first rate scriptwriter to make what was a XXX-rated film that was at the sa… --- ## [Rank the Beatles solely upon their play of their instruments.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-beatles-solely-upon-their-play-of-their-instruments/680941)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2014, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-beatles-solely-upon-their-play-of-their-instruments/680941 "2014-02-12T11:02:05Z")
Forget singing and song writing abilities. I’m just interested in Dopers opinions of how well each Beatle played. My order: George, John, followed very closely by Paul, Ringo. Of course, YMWV. --- ## [Wow. Cavs now own NBA's all-time losing streak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-cavs-now-own-nbas-all-time-losing-streak/570369)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-cavs-now-own-nbas-all-time-losing-streak/570369 "2011-02-17T14:01:20Z")
I’m not at all what anyone would ever characterize as a LeBron fan but damn! That is one hell of a dropoff (61-21 in 2009 to 8-43 currently, losing the last 24). Who else besides LBJ did they lose? --- ## [Pink is for girls - a new take?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pink-is-for-girls-a-new-take/676946)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pink-is-for-girls-a-new-take/676946 "2013-12-30T20:46:16Z")
I’ve heard complaints of little girls toys being pink, all pink. And sort of saying that’s not fair, and if they have a girl they would get the normal colored version. Just thinking today, well last night, about maybe … --- ## [Who Played the MTV Guitar Riff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-played-the-mtv-guitar-riff/153523)
**Author:** [@RocketRod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RocketRod)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-played-the-mtv-guitar-riff/153523 "2024-03-23T08:20:56Z")
Heya… Remember the original MTV network ident? The one with the rocket blasting off and the moonman planting the MTV flag??? Well… who was the guitarist who played the “duh, da-duh, da-duh-di-duh…” riff? :confused: … --- ## [The Ineffective Dissemination of Monotheism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ineffective-dissemination-of-monotheism/415437)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Oinksalot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Oinksalot)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2007, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ineffective-dissemination-of-monotheism/415437 "2007-08-23T22:13:58Z")
I’ve put this in GQ because I’m pretty sure it must have a commonly accepted theological answer of which I’m unaware. My question is: Why, assuming at least of our monotheistic religions is actually true, did God wait … --- ## [Help! How do install Extension Springs on a Garage door that had a Torsion Spring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-how-do-install-extension-springs-on-a-garage-door-that-had-a-torsion-spring/405157)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2007, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-how-do-install-extension-springs-on-a-garage-door-that-had-a-torsion-spring/405157 "2007-05-26T21:41:33Z")
My garage door has a Torsion Spring, the Torsion spring broke. The most common statement about torsion springs is “Don’t Fix them yourself”. Extension springs are rated an average repair for DIYers. Sounds good, but I h… --- ## [Interview with Bill Watterson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interview-with-bill-watterson/527289)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interview-with-bill-watterson/527289 "2010-02-02T19:45:22Z")
It is rare that we get any interviews. I love this quote, when he was asked why he stopped making Calvin and Hobbes; "This isn’t as hard to understand as people try to make it. By the end of 10 years, I’d said pretty m… --- ## [Do animals like porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-animals-like-porn/586592)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-animals-like-porn/586592 "2011-06-26T00:21:10Z")
Well, my question doesn’t entirely have to do with the title. Humans are well-known for watching other people fornicate. They enjoy it, they get aroused by it - that’s why porn is such a big thing. Do any other animals… --- ## [Jim the Wonder Dog?! COME ON!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-the-wonder-dog-come-on/240833)
**Author:** [@Flander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flander)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-the-wonder-dog-come-on/240833 "2010-07-11T04:17:47Z")
A search of the the boards came up blank. I was just curious if anyone could give me the straight dope on Jim the Wonder Dog. Is this for real? SDMB lurker Oh Face sent me this link today; we are always arguing whethe… --- ## [Open toed shoes at a funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-toed-shoes-at-a-funeral/445551)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2008, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-toed-shoes-at-a-funeral/445551 "2008-04-19T01:45:16Z")
I’ll be attending a funeral soon, and the only black dress shoes I have are open-toed. Do I have to buy new ones, or will these work? http://picasaweb.google.com/raenjapan/Shoes/photo#5189674258276387490 --- ## [Please explain todays woman and "50 Shades of Gray".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-todays-woman-and-50-shades-of-gray/783693)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-todays-woman-and-50-shades-of-gray/783693 "2017-04-08T14:56:07Z")
They showed the 2016 movie “50 Shades of Gray” on the USA network last weekend. First time I watched it. Their is this 19 year old woman who agrees to be this guys sex slave. She signs off to being spanked, whipped, tie… --- ## [Does everyone have faith in something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-everyone-have-faith-in-something/43768)
**Author:** [@jenkinsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jenkinsfan)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2000, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-everyone-have-faith-in-something/43768 "2000-12-12T16:20:12Z")
As many know, I am a Christian and have faith in Jesus Christ, Who I believe is God. I know there are many other religions which have followers with faith in various gods. But what about agnostics, atheists, etc. Do you … --- ## [Ask the Atheist.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-atheist/274067)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2004, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-atheist/274067 "2004-11-14T17:35:59Z")
I recently vowed to (try) not to be offensive to theists and remind mysef that I consider many of them friends (or at least admirable people), so this thread is for general curiosity type questions such as “are you will… --- ## ["comedians", some tips on the black "be" thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedians-some-tips-on-the-black-be-thing/288460)
**Author:** [@pizzabrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pizzabrat)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedians-some-tips-on-the-black-be-thing/288460 "2005-02-12T02:29:27Z")
If you’re doing a jokey “lookit me, I’m speaking ebonics” bit, keep in mind that neglecting to conjugate the word “be” would be entirely inappropriate. You can’t just substitute “am”, “is”, or “are” for “be” and think t… --- ## [Anyone else love American Pickers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-love-american-pickers/563188)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2010, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-love-american-pickers/563188 "2010-12-12T15:34:11Z")
I had passed it by, thinking it was a show about banjo players (hey, gimme a break, I live in Nashville). Caught it this weekend and fell in love. The weirdest thing is that I hate junk collections and junk collectors. T… --- ## [How much should we parents worry about our kids seeing internet porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-we-parents-worry-about-our-kids-seeing-internet-porn/359374)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2006, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-should-we-parents-worry-about-our-kids-seeing-internet-porn/359374 "2006-06-14T02:27:45Z")
This has come up in a pediatric forum and the conclusion of the docs is that we, as a gut reaction, feel strongly about limiting childhood access to pornography (talking the 13 and above, who as a normal function activel… --- ## [Why dont Americans get irony?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-americans-get-irony/183774)
**Author:** [@WILLASS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WILLASS)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2003, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-americans-get-irony/183774 "2003-07-01T21:14:23Z")
I know its a gross genralisation but it seems to me that a lot of Americans dont get irony. Bill Bryson mentions in his book ‘letters from a big continent’ (I think thats the title) that on returning home he found that t… --- ## ["Christian" publishers are crooks, sky is blue.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-publishers-are-crooks-sky-is-blue/785905)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-publishers-are-crooks-sky-is-blue/785905 "2021-09-14T22:38:58Z")
I’m putting this in The Pit because it would probably end up here anyway. Christian vanity press Tate has folded after the founders and owners are charged with embezzlement, and still manage to wrap themselves with self-… --- ## [BA Calcutta (Failed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ba-calcutta-failed/380336)
**Author:** [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ba-calcutta-failed/380336 "2021-06-07T12:15:49Z")
I’m trying to ascertain whether this particular educational qualification has its origins in fact or whether it is apocryphal. As I recall, the joke goes that if an (Indian) person wished to impress a potential employer… --- ## [Announcing a preganancy vs family vacation (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcing-a-preganancy-vs-family-vacation-need-answer-fast/709976)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/announcing-a-preganancy-vs-family-vacation-need-answer-fast/709976 "2015-01-22T23:23:02Z")
So my cousin is getting married in the Rockies in August. That side of the family doesn’t get to get together en masse all that often, so everybody’s excited for the excuse to make a long weekend of it. As it turns out,… --- ## [I pit semen trees and all involved parties.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-semen-trees-and-all-involved-parties/273607)
**Author:** [@stately\_plump\_buck\_mulligan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stately_plump_buck_mulligan)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2004, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-semen-trees-and-all-involved-parties/273607 "2004-11-17T03:16:40Z")
I’ll make this relatively short: there are trees on my university campus that smell like semen. Strongly of semen. They smell like giving oral satisfaction to at least fifty men at once, which is about forty-seven and … --- ## [The cat likes Vegemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-likes-vegemite/685096)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2015, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cat-likes-vegemite/685096 "2015-05-15T02:26:26Z")
I wanted a Vegemite muffin for breakfast. When I opened the pail, the cat thought the Vegemite smelled more interesting than his kibble, so I put a tiny, tiny smear on the end of my finger and presented it to him. He s… --- ## [What's the best way to uninvite someone from lunch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-uninvite-someone-from-lunch/655401)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-uninvite-someone-from-lunch/655401 "2013-04-13T19:17:50Z")
Scenario: You ask your friend if he wants to go for lunch and he agrees. A coworker you do not like overhears your lunch plans and asks if he can go with you. What is the most diplomatic way of going to lunch without him… --- ## [YES, I'm drinking a DIET COKE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-im-drinking-a-diet-coke/257981)
**Author:** [@ArrMatey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArrMatey)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2004, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-im-drinking-a-diet-coke/257981 "2004-08-11T02:33:35Z")
Grrrrr… For the fourth or fifth time in the past month and a half, I’ve heard people bashing overweight folks for drinking diet coke with large meals. So I’ll lay it out one time just to be clear. Yes, I’m overweight. … --- ## [She's having contractions but nothing seems to be happening.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-having-contractions-but-nothing-seems-to-be-happening/578556)
**Author:** [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-having-contractions-but-nothing-seems-to-be-happening/578556 "2011-04-18T11:56:05Z")
So we are past 40 weeks and just waiting for the boy to arrive. She had a little blood last night and then contractions. We went to the hospital and were there until 4am and sent us home at 2 cm dilated. 14 plus hour… --- ## [Waiting over 2 hours for fast food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waiting-over-2-hours-for-fast-food/805529)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waiting-over-2-hours-for-fast-food/805529 "2018-01-04T23:16:28Z")
So in my crap-hole hometown, a new Rallys opened up. Same as Checkers if you are familiar with that. And according to Facebook posts by my family and friends who still live there, they waited over two hours to get serv… --- ## [Belly: Bottle Beer Good, Keg Beer Bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belly-bottle-beer-good-keg-beer-bad/413670)
**Author:** [@Swallowed\_My\_Cellphone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swallowed_My_Cellphone)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/belly-bottle-beer-good-keg-beer-bad/413670 "2007-08-01T13:04:49Z")
I always feel like crap, stomach-wise, after drinking beer from a keg. A buddy of mine is worse, he gets “the squats”. Bottled beer is fine. So what’s the deal? Is it because kegs aren’t cleaned out properly and are … --- ## [The Beatles most underrated songs - vote for as many as you like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-beatles-most-underrated-songs-vote-for-as-many-as-you-like/551545)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-beatles-most-underrated-songs-vote-for-as-many-as-you-like/551545 "2010-09-02T23:44:56Z")
These were quickly compiled off the top of my head, so feel free to holler at me for omitting Her Majesty :slight\_smile: --- ## [When did the Japanese realise the odori was up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-japanese-realise-the-odori-was-up/723198)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-japanese-realise-the-odori-was-up/723198 "2015-07-02T15:46:56Z")
Sister thread to this one on when Jerry realised it was game over. Do we know when in the war the Japanese (by which I mean any contemporary Japanese source, civilian or military) started to realise that it would end in… --- ## [So can I be a therapist with a Master's degree in social work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-can-i-be-a-therapist-with-a-masters-degree-in-social-work/589250)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2011, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-can-i-be-a-therapist-with-a-masters-degree-in-social-work/589250 "2011-07-19T01:45:04Z")
I posted about wanting to be a psychologist several months ago and was basically walked into pursuing a master’s degree in social work instead, as it is less work and would allow me to be a therapist, which is what I wan… --- ## [What to do about bugs in my grains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-bugs-in-my-grains/679366)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2014, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-bugs-in-my-grains/679366 "2014-01-31T04:33:14Z")
Posting this to IMHO as I am not sure there is a clear scientific answer, but I would appreciate any technical insight if it exists. For years now my wife and I have been battling with bugs (maggots and small moths) tha… --- ## [I'm becoming afraid of the news reporters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-becoming-afraid-of-the-news-reporters/738530)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-becoming-afraid-of-the-news-reporters/738530 "2015-12-09T01:47:03Z")
Every time I view the news, the reporters are trying to make me live my life in fear. They show segments about the scourge of kids drinking hand sanitizer, “Although there is no problem with this in the Miami Valley, we… --- ## [Your home is no longer your castle.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-home-is-no-longer-your-castle/361814)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2006, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-home-is-no-longer-your-castle/361814 "2006-06-28T23:37:22Z")
Link. \[QUOTE=FOX News\] Last week, the Supreme Court ruled in its 5-4 decision in the case of Hudson v. Michigan that when police conduct an illegal, no-knock raid, any evidence they seize in the raid can still be used … --- ## [Harvard to plagiarizing valedictorian: Buh Bye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harvard-to-plagiarizing-valedictorian-buh-bye/187783)
**Author:** [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2003, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harvard-to-plagiarizing-valedictorian-buh-bye/187783 "2003-07-15T14:55:03Z")
Your karmic update. --- ## [Please, VOTE!! in the new poll of the SDMB Short Fiction Contest's Anthology Thread!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-vote-in-the-new-poll-of-the-sdmb-short-fiction-contests-anthology-thread/646662)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-vote-in-the-new-poll-of-the-sdmb-short-fiction-contests-anthology-thread/646662 "2013-01-18T19:57:10Z")
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Anthology Thread of the SDMB Short Fiction Contest, Late 2012/Early 2013 edition. The poll will appear shortly. A quick recap of the rules - At 9 AM EST, Thursday, December 27th, 201… --- ## [What books would you like to see made into movies- and who would you cast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-books-would-you-like-to-see-made-into-movies-and-who-would-you-cast/241934)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-books-would-you-like-to-see-made-into-movies-and-who-would-you-cast/241934 "2017-07-19T16:16:44Z")
A few of mine: Gore Vidal’s Burr- as a TV miniseries. I’d cast William Daniels (1776, Boy Meets World) as the old Burr with handsome unknowns as the young Burr & Hamilton and a Baldwin as the middle-aged Hamilton. Kel… --- ## [What if Hillary took one for the team?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-hillary-took-one-for-the-team/765248)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-hillary-took-one-for-the-team/765248 "2016-09-15T14:23:02Z")
And admitted her health had failed her and she dropped out? BUT, she endorsed her VP Tim Kaine to be President? I have no doubt Kaine would win and still Hillary could go on her way with her head held high and still be… --- ## [Which Hermes "Les Etalons" scarf do you like best? $$$$$](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-hermes-les-etalons-scarf-do-you-like-best/575052)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-hermes-les-etalons-scarf-do-you-like-best/575052 "2011-03-20T20:28:14Z")
Which one? Les Etalons Printed cashmere and silk scarf, 24.8" x 70.8" No comments about the price, you gotta pay to play Hermes --- ## [Line Up Beach Boys Fans- What Is Your Favourite Song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/line-up-beach-boys-fans-what-is-your-favourite-song/526103)
**Author:** [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/line-up-beach-boys-fans-what-is-your-favourite-song/526103 "2010-01-27T23:40:01Z")
I think for me it would be “Cotton Fields”. And I did like “Kokomo”- (hides) --- ## [Six Million Dollar Man,,,specifically early episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-million-dollar-man-specifically-early-episodes/932031)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/six-million-dollar-man-specifically-early-episodes/932031 "2021-08-13T18:27:03Z")
My Box set arrived! I was tired of streaming poor quality edited episodes. Watched the second ep. That was a lot of fun! Its always fun watching for familiar faces and this had Character Actor Heavy William Smith…JoAnn … --- ## [Anglicans Suspend Episcopal Church](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anglicans-suspend-episcopal-church/743179)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anglicans-suspend-episcopal-church/743179 "2016-01-21T08:50:49Z")
The Anglican Communion suspended the Episcopal Church for three full years over its acceptance of same-sex marriage. All voting and decision-making is forbidden to the American branch of the Anglican faith. This made mo… --- ## [Please, not in the shower. (TMI, long)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-not-in-the-shower-tmi-long/439131)
**Author:** [@TonyF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonyF)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2008, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-not-in-the-shower-tmi-long/439131 "2008-02-27T22:15:17Z")
I went to take a shower a few days back. Turned on the water and got ready to hop in, but I noticed the water wasn’t draining; seems the screen in the drain was clogged. Clogged with cum. Someone left a nice mucous-y l… --- ## [What fish do you like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fish-do-you-like/666748)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fish-do-you-like/666748 "2013-08-23T19:50:55Z")
I like cod and ocean perch. Walleye is meh. Tilapia is nasty. Need to add more fish to my diet and I’m looking for suggestions. --- ## [Men's suits -- black is the new black?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-suits-black-is-the-new-black/579116)
**Author:** [@Finagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finagle)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-suits-black-is-the-new-black/579116 "2011-04-27T04:12:30Z")
I have an upcoming wedding and so am reluctantly looking for a new suit. I’m just looking for a moderately decent suit that will get worn once, maybe twice a year. In general, formal dress and I have long ago agreed … --- ## [The lamest reason you had for breaking up with or not dating someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lamest-reason-you-had-for-breaking-up-with-or-not-dating-someone/305032)
**Author:** [@Muad\_Dib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muad_Dib)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2005, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lamest-reason-you-had-for-breaking-up-with-or-not-dating-someone/305032 "2005-06-06T02:52:39Z")
Deep in our heart of hearts we are all despicable, selfish shallow bastards. Come on, admit it. It is what makes us human. This often best shines through in our dealings with SO’s and potential SO’s. And for good rea… --- ## [How many times did the characters on Seinfeld get arrested or convicted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-did-the-characters-on-seinfeld-get-arrested-or-convicted/695170)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-times-did-the-characters-on-seinfeld-get-arrested-or-convicted/695170 "2014-08-11T22:09:39Z")
They all got arrested in the series finale, and I know both George & Jerry got arrested for urinating in a parking garage. I think Elaine & Newman got arrested for kidnapping a dog, I believe Jerry & George got arrested … --- ## [Best/worst regions of the US.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-regions-of-the-us/832235)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2019, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-regions-of-the-us/832235 "2019-04-12T20:01:00Z")
What regions of the US would you say are the best? The worst? --- ## [Australian Dopers and other outdoorsy types - help me build a ute!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-dopers-and-other-outdoorsy-types-help-me-build-a-ute/599882)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2011, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australian-dopers-and-other-outdoorsy-types-help-me-build-a-ute/599882 "2011-10-19T09:44:29Z")
My wife and I went to Australia for two weeks at the end of September. Her best friend lives in Broome, on the northwest coast. She and her husband are bush guides there, and they took us on an amazing trip up the Kimb… --- ## [Trucks blocking traffic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trucks-blocking-traffic/101834)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2002, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trucks-blocking-traffic/101834 "2002-04-06T02:05:01Z")
Just got back from a road trip. On occasion, I would see 2 trucks driving side by side at the same speed. The effect would be open road ahead of them and a huge backup behind them. Does anyone know what the rationale … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1661&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1663&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)