# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1667&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:** 1668 --- ## [Walmart changes door greeter job and elderly/disabled workers kicked to the curb.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-changes-door-greeter-job-and-elderly-disabled-workers-kicked-to-the-curb/759506)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walmart-changes-door-greeter-job-and-elderly-disabled-workers-kicked-to-the-curb/759506 "2016-07-18T22:13:40Z")
Walmart has always employed elderly or people with disabilities as greeters at their doors. I always thought it was a nice to be welcomed to the store. I’ve gotten to know a few of them at my local store. I’m not sure h… --- ## [You Owe It To Yourself To Be Watching Most Of The Onion Videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-owe-it-to-yourself-to-be-watching-most-of-the-onion-videos/529132)
**Author:** [@Huerta88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huerta88)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-owe-it-to-yourself-to-be-watching-most-of-the-onion-videos/529132 "2010-03-28T13:42:58Z")
From the frequency of Onion links here, I’d take it there’s an adequate appreciation for the Onion’s articles. But I want to make sure everyone’s taking full advantage of the ridiculously funny video offerings – they’ve… --- ## [So...umm....hi...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-umm-hi/539206)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-umm-hi/539206 "2010-05-24T21:33:26Z")
Wassup? :stuck\_out\_tongue: I considered just slinking back into an existing thread and posting like I haven’t been MIA for months, but it seemed rude. For those of you wondering (and no, it’s not my ego talking; I did … --- ## [Why do so many people get grossed out by the idea of vat-grown meat? A poll.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-get-grossed-out-by-the-idea-of-vat-grown-meat-a-poll/377416)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2007, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-people-get-grossed-out-by-the-idea-of-vat-grown-meat-a-poll/377416 "2007-07-09T21:49:37Z")
Vat-grown meat is meat grown from cultured muscle tissue in a vat (or some other non-animal container) for human consumption. I always imagine it getting the most use in making ground beef\* or other preparations where th… --- ## [CIA prison in Lithuania: were laws broken and who should be held responsible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cia-prison-in-lithuania-were-laws-broken-and-who-should-be-held-responsible/518150)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cia-prison-in-lithuania-were-laws-broken-and-who-should-be-held-responsible/518150 "2009-12-02T19:58:20Z")
Story here. So apparently it was in use for a year or more. So, what laws, if any, were broken? And who should be held responsible? Should criminal charges be filed? Why or why not? --- ## [And I used to scoff at the idea of "language police"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-i-used-to-scoff-at-the-idea-of-language-police/178201)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2003, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-i-used-to-scoff-at-the-idea-of-language-police/178201 "2003-06-07T23:27:08Z")
From CNN.com: Language police bar ‘old,’ ‘blind’ :eek: What the fuck does she mean, “grasp the concept of a large body of water”? :::checks calendar::: No, it’s not April 1st. Okay. Now, isn’t that the purpose of re… --- ## [In Hotels are the Gideon Bibles meant to be taken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-hotels-are-the-gideon-bibles-meant-to-be-taken/480598)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2009, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-hotels-are-the-gideon-bibles-meant-to-be-taken/480598 "2009-01-11T01:09:59Z")
So I got into a discussion with a friend regarding the bibles in the hotels. The debate is, are you meant to take them - is that the goal of the Gideons, to spread the word? Or do they only put them there so people sta… --- ## [Service my car at the dealer or a regular mechanic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/service-my-car-at-the-dealer-or-a-regular-mechanic/648047)
**Author:** [@shiftless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shiftless)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/service-my-car-at-the-dealer-or-a-regular-mechanic/648047 "2013-01-24T22:31:43Z")
I bought a new car last year and I’m coming around to the time to start the “regularly scheduled servicing.” I paid the dealer to do the 7,500 mile checkup. The 15,000 checkup is getting close and I wonder if anyone th… --- ## [What scientific experiments would you like done if ethics was not a concern?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scientific-experiments-would-you-like-done-if-ethics-was-not-a-concern/672287)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-scientific-experiments-would-you-like-done-if-ethics-was-not-a-concern/672287 "2013-10-28T19:28:02Z")
Go crazy; nothing is forbidden. Personally, I think it’s Bio-Sphere time. Raising infants in captivity with no adult human contact. What kind of culture arises? What happens when they get old enough for us to introdu… --- ## [Telemarketing: how do you react?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemarketing-how-do-you-react/74181)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2001, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemarketing-how-do-you-react/74181 "2001-11-05T02:25:58Z")
Do you despise telemarketing calls? Do you hang up immediately or do you wait (sometimes a long time) for the caller to take a breath and then tell them you’re not interested? do you have any clever responses that allo… --- ## [Why are people acting like a Biden win in November will defeat fascism, and not AT BEST, delay it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-acting-like-a-biden-win-in-november-will-defeat-fascism-and-not-at-best-delay-it/1002994)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-acting-like-a-biden-win-in-november-will-defeat-fascism-and-not-at-best-delay-it/1002994 "2024-06-27T17:55:53Z")
Why are people acting like a Biden win in November will defeat fascism, and not AT BEST, delay it? --- ## [Make America Sick Again (Trump & Vaccine Refusal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-america-sick-again-trump-vaccine-refusal/777384)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2017, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-america-sick-again-trump-vaccine-refusal/777384 "2017-01-22T23:51:47Z")
So it appears that Trump is going to push the anti-vaxxer agenda. I don’t even know what to say anymore. In another thread somebody said they hoped that Trump would implement policies to make America great, is this the k… --- ## [Australia roundup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-roundup/741974)
**Author:** [@Richox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richox)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-roundup/741974 "2016-05-20T18:37:52Z")
Searched for a thread like it, couldn’t find it. I’m new to the dope, but loving it so far. Only negative is it wastes hours of my time on circular divergences of personal research missions from nearly every thread I re… --- ## [Inheritance question - what's fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inheritance-question-whats-fair/718414)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inheritance-question-whats-fair/718414 "2015-04-27T23:02:29Z")
Get over yourself boy! Life’s not fair! Suck it up! It’s not your money anyway! Anything you get is a blessing! There, now that’s been said, we can move on. I’m not asking about what is legal, or what is possible, or wh… --- ## [2014 Super Bowl in the cold. Will viewer ratings go down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-super-bowl-in-the-cold-will-viewer-ratings-go-down/674756)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-super-bowl-in-the-cold-will-viewer-ratings-go-down/674756 "2013-11-27T13:51:09Z")
I recall those cold Super Bowl games when I was a kid. Low scoring and boring. Guys freezing their asses off and trying to play with a rock hard frozen ball. Players got frostbite at the infamous Ice bowl in Green Bay. I… --- ## [Father Ted Appreciation Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/father-ted-appreciation-thread/458277)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2008, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/father-ted-appreciation-thread/458277 "2008-08-11T18:36:29Z")
Siam Sam and I were discussing this in the Movies that make you squirm thread, so I thought I’d give it its own thread. Siam, you asked about the Old Grey Whistle Theft. It’s an episode where Dougal falls in with “a bad… --- ## [Vinyl vrs Wood/Bamboo Flooring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinyl-vrs-wood-bamboo-flooring/374774)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2006, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vinyl-vrs-wood-bamboo-flooring/374774 "2006-10-03T15:09:50Z")
So I am in the midst of a big remodel, and since I do not want carpet for a number of reasons I had thought that vinyl was the logical option. The vinyl I really like is a bit spendy (we are on a budget) and the contract… --- ## [New book re Matthew Shepard claims his death was a strictly drug deal gone bad - Any verification?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-book-re-matthew-shepard-claims-his-death-was-a-strictly-drug-deal-gone-bad-any-verification/669542)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-book-re-matthew-shepard-claims-his-death-was-a-strictly-drug-deal-gone-bad-any-verification/669542 "2013-09-27T22:50:14Z")
This book is receiving a lot of reaction - In sum it claims that Matthews Shepard was a low level meth dealer and was a robbery target by two other meth dealers. In essence it claims the whole “gay panic” hate crime scen… --- ## [Describe your ideal mate in three words or less](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-ideal-mate-in-three-words-or-less/433593)
**Author:** [@placebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/placebo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2008, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-ideal-mate-in-three-words-or-less/433593 "2008-01-18T15:49:55Z")
If you had to narrow it down, what would you say are the three most important qualities you are looking for in a romantic and/or sexual partner? If you can, try to rank them in decreasing order of preference. If you want… --- ## [Wounds on dry skin - how to make them heal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wounds-on-dry-skin-how-to-make-them-heal/225890)
**Author:** [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2004, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wounds-on-dry-skin-how-to-make-them-heal/225890 "2004-01-25T23:32:11Z")
So, about two weeks ago, I got in something of a scuffle with the keyboard tray on my desk. One of the screws bit me and scraped a nice layer of skin off my knuckle, right between my index and middle finger on my right … --- ## [Do you get (and pay) your bills online? If not, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-get-and-pay-your-bills-online-if-not-why/563298)
**Author:** [@rostfrei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rostfrei)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-get-and-pay-your-bills-online-if-not-why/563298 "2010-12-09T02:19:59Z")
Last year, there were a few cases of mail being stolen out of mailboxes in my reasonably safe neighborhood. As far as I know, I wasn’t a victim, per my credit report. Since then, I have signed up for e-mail delivery of… --- ## [Help With Employee Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-employee-issue/583864)
**Author:** [@Foxy40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foxy40)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-employee-issue/583864 "2011-06-02T14:53:59Z")
I thought I had heard everything in my years of being the boss but this is a new one on me. A long time employee came to me with this story this morning and she wants me to “handle it”. I will refer to her as Mary. On… --- ## [Chess, a solved game in the future?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-a-solved-game-in-the-future/429903)
**Author:** [@Klepto21](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klepto21)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-a-solved-game-in-the-future/429903 "2007-12-17T18:22:51Z")
I know it’s actually somewhat old news, but I just found out about the computer program that can’t lose at checkers. I really wasn’t that surprised, seeing as how simple of a game it is (4 initial moves with 4 initial re… --- ## [Shows with a Cop Main Character but not a Cop Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-with-a-cop-main-character-but-not-a-cop-show/706618)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-with-a-cop-main-character-but-not-a-cop-show/706618 "2014-12-21T08:15:51Z")
The recent controversies over charging police officers (that is, Ferguson, MO and NYC) made me wonder what was the last show with a main character who is a cop but it’s not a cop show or police procedural. So, for instan… --- ## [Doppelgängers: Who are the famous people that you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doppelgangers-who-are-the-famous-people-that-you-know/598240)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doppelgangers-who-are-the-famous-people-that-you-know/598240 "2011-10-13T05:12:46Z")
There is a guy at work who, ever since I started dealing with him, I was sure I knew from somewhere. Watching Sherlock Holmes today I suddenly realized that Mark Strong is who I conflate with my workmate. Anyone you kn… --- ## [What will Obama do after his presidency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-obama-do-after-his-presidency/579376)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-obama-do-after-his-presidency/579376 "2011-04-27T21:54:43Z")
He’ll be either 51 or 55, too young for retirement. Public speaker seems a bit passive. Run for senate? Practice law? Become a full time dad and househusband? I like option #3. --- ## [Is this how all psychiatrists operate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-all-psychiatrists-operate/534969)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-all-psychiatrists-operate/534969 "2010-04-22T20:27:17Z")
This is, of course, only my side of the story, and the fact that I’m going to a psychiatrist at all I guess is saying something. But the past two visits to my psychiatrist have been very uncomfortable. At the first (inta… --- ## [You parked your car illegally and you are in it cause you're dead? TICKET FOR YOU!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-parked-your-car-illegally-and-you-are-in-it-cause-youre-dead-ticket-for-you/498933)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-parked-your-car-illegally-and-you-are-in-it-cause-youre-dead-ticket-for-you/498933 "2009-06-10T14:38:48Z")
This story is making the news here. It seems the police ignored an illegally parked car for a month except to give it more and more parking tickets. Eventually they noticed the smell and found the owner’s body on the bac… --- ## [Paul McCartneys' hair piece](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-mccartneys-hair-piece/278000)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2004, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-mccartneys-hair-piece/278000 "2004-12-05T16:59:17Z")
I’ve heard that Paul McCartney wears a rug, which wouldn’t surprise me seeing he’s 62. But can anyone confirm this, or better yet, supply any pics of him without his piece? It would be a hoot because, with it he looks b… --- ## [Am I the only one who thought Paranormal Activity was awful?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-thought-paranormal-activity-was-awful/523086)
**Author:** [@I\_Have\_Hippos\_In\_My\_Garden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Have_Hippos_In_My_Garden)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-thought-paranormal-activity-was-awful/523086 "2014-01-06T03:03:58Z")
I know this film has come up in threads before but I really need to know, am I the only one who thought it wasn’t scary at all? It was a complete joke, and so very boring. When everyone, including hard core guys I know,… --- ## [Addicts - Shocking mug shots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/addicts-shocking-mug-shots/572851)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/addicts-shocking-mug-shots/572851 "2011-03-03T21:41:16Z")
I’ve seen the results of addiction in friends from high school. :frowning: Shocking how quickly it changes someone. The pretty cheerleader from high school can be unrecognizable in a couple years. :frowning: This slide-… --- ## [The barren Borders bookstore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-barren-borders-bookstore/498096)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2009, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-barren-borders-bookstore/498096 "2009-06-13T02:04:03Z")
My wife and I were at a Borders in search of books on Wednesday. We left, still literally in search of books. (cool…that works on two levels) Seriously, they’ve taken out anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of the shelves in the s… --- ## [Brienne of Tarth cast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brienne-of-tarth-cast/588641)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brienne-of-tarth-cast/588641 "2011-07-12T04:58:34Z")
Gwendoline Christie. Interesting. Though she’s quite pretty, she at least has the height to pull off Brienne. I’m trying to find some body pics now, but haven’t had much luck. Given her height, if she bulks up some befor… --- ## [BBC snubs the other guys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbc-snubs-the-other-guys/692667)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2014, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bbc-snubs-the-other-guys/692667 "2014-07-11T17:20:20Z")
Britain does not have a real equivalent to the US first amendment, so the fringe crowd (AGW deniers, anti-vaxxers, etc) will not get equal time up against scientists and experts (not that American media would be restri… --- ## [Why no HMS Queen Victoria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-hms-queen-victoria/600853)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-hms-queen-victoria/600853 "2017-02-25T20:48:12Z")
In addition to such awesome names as HMS Indefatigable, HMS Furious, and HMS Invincible, the Royal Navy named a lot of ships after monarchs - Queen Elizabeth, King George V (twice!), Queen Mary… Why no Queen Victoria? S… --- ## [OOH! Sparkly diamond! I love you now!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-sparkly-diamond-i-love-you-now/142963)
**Author:** [@Azure\_Eternity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Azure_Eternity)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2002, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooh-sparkly-diamond-i-love-you-now/142963 "2002-12-19T18:07:44Z")
If diamonds weren’t disgusting enough after being drenched in blood and having their prices artificially inflated, advertisers have to put a sickeningly condescending spin in the commercials. Witness, for example, the c… --- ## [Are wet hens really that angry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-wet-hens-really-that-angry/608753)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-wet-hens-really-that-angry/608753 "2012-01-09T01:28:04Z")
“Madder than a wet hen” is a common enough phrase and I’ve heard it all my life. But do hens really get upset when damp? Can any farmer folk attest to the ire produced by moistening egg-layers? Do fowl really turn fou… --- ## [What do the mods do all day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-mods-do-all-day/539981)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-mods-do-all-day/539981 "2010-06-06T03:16:04Z")
Sorry about the title, but it was the only way I could think to phrase it. This is not a criticism, just curiosity. There’s no way this board has that many full time employees, so… um… what do y’all do when your not wa… --- ## [Is your town a donut town?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-town-a-donut-town/595547)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-town-a-donut-town/595547 "2011-09-12T02:05:21Z")
In this thread about regional chains, there is a lot of talk about donut shop chains, mostly Dunkin Donuts and Tim Hortons. I once went on a job interview in Toronto, and the companies offices were under some repair, so… --- ## [Stripped down football for sports morons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stripped-down-football-for-sports-morons/669458)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stripped-down-football-for-sports-morons/669458 "2013-09-26T05:35:54Z")
I never cared about football, or any other team sport, but I’ve been watching Friday night lights, and now I want to know a little bit more. I googled, and I found various simplified rules, but they weren’t really as si… --- ## [Recommend a self-propelled lawnmower.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-self-propelled-lawnmower/687598)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-self-propelled-lawnmower/687598 "2015-05-10T14:07:39Z")
I asked in GQ about the horsepower of a Briggs & Stratton engine. That thread is specifically about converting torque to horsepower. After some browsing, I’d like to ask for recommendations for a self-propelled lawnmow… --- ## [American Football vs Rugby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-vs-rugby/547927)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-football-vs-rugby/547927 "2010-07-30T01:14:57Z")
A couple of interesting conversations the past two days: Conversation #1: Me: Do you like rugby? Japanese Person: Is that the one the players hug all the time? Conversation #2: Me: I can’t wait for (NFL) football se… --- ## [The Meet a Single Doper thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meet-a-single-doper-thread/198364)
**Author:** [@blasphmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blasphmer)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2003, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meet-a-single-doper-thread/198364 "2003-09-07T19:07:18Z")
Lets start a thread where everyone who is single posts their approx. age, sex, state and see what happens. I’ll start Age: early twenties Sex: Oral:o err I mean Male:rolleyes: State: Michigan --- ## [US Changes in Opinion Regarding Gays.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-changes-in-opinion-regarding-gays/656573)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-changes-in-opinion-regarding-gays/656573 "2013-05-02T03:25:15Z")
Recently, and for the first time in US history, a majority of Americans support the legalization of gay marriage. (I don’t have too many cites for this. Wikipedia has an article on it, but I didn’t bother to read it thru… --- ## [Boeing has been awarded the next-generation tanker contract](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boeing-has-been-awarded-the-next-generation-tanker-contract/572517)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boeing-has-been-awarded-the-next-generation-tanker-contract/572517 "2011-03-01T00:51:02Z")
Yay! Link I don’t work for Boeing, but there’s at least a couple of Dopers who do. As a resident of Washington State, I’m glad the jobs will be here. --- ## [Do you like Horseradish Sauce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-horseradish-sauce/323328)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2005, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-horseradish-sauce/323328 "2005-09-28T15:20:52Z")
Ugh. I could do without it. I got a foodbox from a friend as I was low on funds for this week and one of the things inside was a jar of Toasted Garlic Horseradish Sauce. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not ungrateful or anythi… --- ## [Marco Rubio for Vice President.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marco-rubio-for-vice-president/748265)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marco-rubio-for-vice-president/748265 "2016-05-27T18:28:12Z")
Like a lot of people I was wrong about Trump not going anywhere. I thought that when the actual voting began people would grow up and make adult decisions. After Iowa I really thought that was happening. It didn’t. A T… --- ## [Hell Week in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-week-in-the-mmp/832874)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hell-week-in-the-mmp/832874 "2019-04-29T04:03:39Z")
I haven’t been around much lately. I’ve got a lot going on. We’re selling the house we just moved into because my daughter’s disability makes a 2-story house impractical. We’re living with my parents while we wait for … --- ## [Top Gear finding the N. Pole at 78 - 35 - 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gear-finding-the-n-pole-at-78-35-7/413209)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2007, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-gear-finding-the-n-pole-at-78-35-7/413209 "2007-08-06T07:23:50Z")
Top Gear drove to the north pole and did a victory dance at 78 degrees, 35 minutes, 7 seconds. Why is that the location of the pole, and not 0? --- ## [Interaction Different with Police based on Race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interaction-different-with-police-based-on-race/764423)
**Author:** [@vtxrider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vtxrider)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2016, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interaction-different-with-police-based-on-race/764423 "2016-09-13T19:47:15Z")
I am really not sure if this would fall under GQ or GD, but since it cannot have a true answer, I decided to go with Great Debates. This is an event that occurred this past weekend and I wanted to get general thoughts f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1666&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1668&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)