# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=167&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:** 168 --- ## [Why are AAA and Similar Services So Slow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-aaa-and-similar-services-so-slow/644818)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-aaa-and-similar-services-so-slow/644818 "2019-08-20T21:37:10Z")
The other morning, my car broke down. I called an AAA-like service an arranged for a tow truck to come at a particular time in the afternoon. The tow truck came well over an hour late and what is worse, they kept lying… --- ## [Extremely rich people who went broke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-rich-people-who-went-broke/556841)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2011, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-rich-people-who-went-broke/556841 "2011-03-20T22:44:55Z")
For something I’m writing I’m trying to compile a list of people who at one point were extremely wealthy but who died- relatively- broke. This doesn’t mean that they died living under a bridge necessarily- some probably… --- ## [78th Oscars Thread (unboxed spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/78th-oscars-thread-unboxed-spoilers/347198)
**Author:** [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2006, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/78th-oscars-thread-unboxed-spoilers/347198 "2006-03-07T04:34:33Z")
Watching the Oscar countdown on ABC now… Keira Knightly’s dress is great, and she was pretty funny in her interview. Were there pockets in Amy Adams’ dress? Weird. Post your thoughts to this thread as you have them. … --- ## [Grrrl Power movies - Movies where a woman defeats multiple men in combat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grrrl-power-movies-movies-where-a-woman-defeats-multiple-men-in-combat/522209)
**Author:** [@Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoke)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grrrl-power-movies-movies-where-a-woman-defeats-multiple-men-in-combat/522209 "2010-01-02T05:55:44Z")
Over the last decade or so, it is hard to ignore the trend of movies wherein a woman, often a smallish, frail-looking woman, defeats multiple men in combat. Frankly, I find this conceit a little annoying. It is so unreal… --- ## [What's The Life of a "Trust Fund Baby " Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-life-of-a-trust-fund-baby-like/565844)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2011, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-life-of-a-trust-fund-baby-like/565844 "2011-09-16T09:27:56Z")
I have always dreamed of being wealthy…so I wonder what like is like for those who inherit great wealth. Here’s the scenario: -you are a young man of average intelligence -your grandpa started a business, and built it … --- ## [Who should play the next Doctor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-play-the-next-doctor/659914)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-play-the-next-doctor/659914 "2013-08-08T13:10:09Z")
I’m not going to do a poll because there are probably as many choices as there are respondents, and I’m sure I’d miss a whole bunch of really good English actors. So I’ll just put it out there: who should be the next Doc… --- ## [North Korea tries--and fails--to nuke Hawaii. How do you want the US to respond?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-tries-and-fails-to-nuke-hawaii-how-do-you-want-the-us-to-respond/654204)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/north-korea-tries-and-fails-to-nuke-hawaii-how-do-you-want-the-us-to-respond/654204 "2013-04-05T19:09:25Z")
Imagine that everybody’s favorite sociopathic national leader\*, deciding that he’s tired of mere posturing, attempts to recreate Hiroshima. Proclaiming that this is the first step in its great war against the west, North… --- ## [Newfoundland-Lab mix (Dog breeds)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newfoundland-lab-mix-dog-breeds/162735)
**Author:** [@Melraidin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melraidin)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newfoundland-lab-mix-dog-breeds/162735 "2013-10-04T02:53:11Z")
Could anyone tell me their experience with the personality’s and physical characteristics of mixed Newfoundland-Labradour retriever, or Newfoundland-Golden retriever? I really like the characteristics I’ve read about th… --- ## [Why wont the US resolve issues?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-the-us-resolve-issues/631267)
**Author:** [@Stoneburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoneburg)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wont-the-us-resolve-issues/631267 "2012-08-28T00:46:28Z")
From an outside perspective it seems strange that a developed nation such as the US still hasn’t resolved some issues that pretty much the rest of the western world finished decades ago. Some examples: Death penalty - (… --- ## [Pro-Life=Fundamentalist Moron](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-life-fundamentalist-moron/548399)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-life-fundamentalist-moron/548399 "2010-08-04T00:06:14Z")
At least according to the infallible, inerrant people at StarDestroyer BBS who has labeled me a “fundamentalist moron” \[on some other message board\] for stating sincerely and honestly that I thought abortion was wicked a… --- ## [How long should a pair of shoes last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-should-a-pair-of-shoes-last/558559)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2010, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-should-a-pair-of-shoes-last/558559 "2010-11-01T01:27:14Z")
I realize that this is going to be a pretty open-ended question, hence no poll. Let’s assume, though, a pretty decent quality of men’s dress shoes, worn five days a week, including 1.5 miles of pavement walking per day.… --- ## [Star Wars Episode IX anticipation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-ix-anticipation-thread/795600)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-ix-anticipation-thread/795600 "2019-12-20T19:47:10Z")
It may seem early, but big news hit for Episode IX today. Colin Trevorrow has left as director. Halelujah! I thought Jurassic World was terrible and was disappointed they picked Trevorrow to write and direct Episode I… --- ## [foolsguinea, get your worthless self down here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foolsguinea-get-your-worthless-self-down-here/691617)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2014, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foolsguinea-get-your-worthless-self-down-here/691617 "2014-07-02T08:03:13Z")
There are some people on this board that can keep track of other posters. I’m not one of those, and so it was with much surprise that I discovered another regular, long-term SDMB poster was an anti-Semitic shithead. The… --- ## [Self-dentistry - removing plaque build-up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-dentistry-removing-plaque-build-up/450772)
**Author:** [@unspun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unspun)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-dentistry-removing-plaque-build-up/450772 "2008-05-28T03:59:30Z")
I have a problem with my bottom 4 front teeth - there is always plaque build-up at the back (tongue side). I few weeks ago while flossing a relatively large chunk of build-up loosened, and using a fingernail I was able t… --- ## [Judge Sends 3 Siblings to Detention Center for Refusing Lunch with Father](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-sends-3-siblings-to-detention-center-for-refusing-lunch-with-father/724772)
**Author:** [@KAndre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KAndre)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-sends-3-siblings-to-detention-center-for-refusing-lunch-with-father/724772 "2015-07-15T13:45:01Z")
This is the most “neutral” article I came up with on a quick search… My question is why would Judge Lisa Gorcyca think incarcerating the Tsimhoni children (and apparently isolating them) helps this situation? Was she j… --- ## [When did ATM machines first become widespread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-atm-machines-first-become-widespread/712672)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-atm-machines-first-become-widespread/712672 "2015-02-27T11:46:22Z")
I remember back around 1996 or so, my mom still went to the teller often, but soon after that I only remember ATM trips with her. I’ve heard they’ve been around since the '70s but my guess as to when they became pretty … --- ## [\#WhyIDidntReport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whyididntreport/821770)
**Author:** [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whyididntreport/821770 "2018-10-07T20:59:08Z")
I couldn’t find an existing thread for this; maybe I’m not searching right. I thought the Pit was the right place, so people can let go and curse if they wish. Why didn’t I report? I really did not think anyone would h… --- ## [For guys...recharge after sex.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-guys-recharge-after-sex/628915)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-guys-recharge-after-sex/628915 "2012-07-23T20:23:41Z")
So, this is a basic question. After intercourse, oral sex, etc. and an ejaculation, how long until you are able, ready, and/or willing to perform again. I will admit that it takes me some time. A full meal and eight h… --- ## [Throwing dog poop in someone else's garbage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throwing-dog-poop-in-someone-elses-garbage/592302)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/throwing-dog-poop-in-someone-elses-garbage/592302 "2014-07-05T04:07:31Z")
We recently got a new dog. When I’m walking him I always bring a bag and pick up his poop. But is it ok to toss the poop in a garbage can at a stranger’s house, or am I supposed to carry it with me the rest of the walk? … --- ## [About Persephone and Dex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-persephone-and-dex/186688)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-persephone-and-dex/186688 "2003-07-09T00:48:57Z")
My apologies for not having attended to this matter sooner. It has been a hectic week. For those unfamiliar with the controversy involving Persephone and Dex, you may as well read the relevant threads, since links will … --- ## [If Obama wins, how can/could/will it happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-obama-wins-how-can-could-will-it-happen/627468)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-obama-wins-how-can-could-will-it-happen/627468 "2012-11-07T18:55:11Z")
There is, of course, a lot of discussion about the latest jobs report. Naturally, no one denies that it makes things harder for the incumbent President. Equally as naturally, liberals say that there will be other facto… --- ## [Betelgeuse losing brightness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betelgeuse-losing-brightness/845478)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/betelgeuse-losing-brightness/845478 "2026-09-09T21:09:18Z")
The gradual loss of Betelgeuse brightness although not a surprise has been reported as a possible sign that the star may explode. If it does indeed destruct and we see the celestial supernova …when did it actually happe… --- ## [When I Was A Little Kid, I Wondered...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-was-a-little-kid-i-wondered/654796)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-was-a-little-kid-i-wondered/654796 "2013-04-23T15:18:52Z")
…why fingernail clippers were big and fingernail clippers were small, when toenails are smaller than fingernails. …why my parents never got arrested for passing signs that said DO NOT PASS. …why my mother only pretende… --- ## [I am sick of all these Gay Black Men!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sick-of-all-these-gay-black-men/679961)
**Author:** [@MrsLegit816](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrsLegit816)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-sick-of-all-these-gay-black-men/679961 "2014-01-30T05:04:24Z")
This an excerpt from a message I posted to Gay Black Men, specifically a Guy named Deondray Gossette who created a show about life on the “DL”, which is soooooo destructive! love to hear the feedback. Thanx! \*\*ATTENTION… --- ## [Why does evolutionary psychology get such a bum rap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-evolutionary-psychology-get-such-a-bum-rap/524521)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2010, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-evolutionary-psychology-get-such-a-bum-rap/524521 "2010-03-04T05:14:56Z")
A number of academics are very, very harshly harshly critical of evolutionary psychology as a field. They have a number of valid points - some ideas that evolutionary psych people have produced are probably bunk, like th… --- ## ["Nirvana made alt rock popular". Historical revisionism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nirvana-made-alt-rock-popular-historical-revisionism/697460)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2014, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nirvana-made-alt-rock-popular-historical-revisionism/697460 "2014-09-11T21:59:37Z")
Was not The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, Joy Division, They Might Be Giants, and a bunch of other bands prior to 1991 both alt rock and popular? --- ## [Cricket World Cup 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-world-cup-2011/572076)
**Author:** [@lisiate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisiate)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-world-cup-2011/572076 "2011-04-03T05:11:14Z")
The Cricket World Cup began over the weekend with co-hosts India and Bangladesh playing the first match. Here’s a link to the excellent as always cricinfo coverage. There’ve been no surprises so far with minnows Kenya a… --- ## [Forbidden Forest - Unspoiled Harry Potter Mafia Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-forest-unspoiled-harry-potter-mafia-discussion/544719)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 279\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbidden-forest-unspoiled-harry-potter-mafia-discussion/544719 "2010-08-02T02:18:38Z")
If you are alive in the game stay out or I will kill you(in the game)! --- ## [Would I run into any restrictions giving my kid an obscene name? (US)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-run-into-any-restrictions-giving-my-kid-an-obscene-name-us/276540)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-run-into-any-restrictions-giving-my-kid-an-obscene-name-us/276540 "2014-09-15T19:52:33Z")
Are there any laws whatsoever, state or otherwise, that would prevent a person from naming their kid something obscene? How about hospital or county rules? If I name my kid “CuntFuck McNiggerWop” is there anything all … --- ## [Game of Thrones 2.06 "The Old Gods and the New" 5/6/12 No Book Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-2-06-the-old-gods-and-the-new-5-6-12-no-book-spoilers/621100)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-2-06-the-old-gods-and-the-new-5-6-12-no-book-spoilers/621100 "2012-05-13T17:17:08Z")
Episode 1: The North Remembers Episode 2: The Night Lands Episode 3: What is Dead May Never Die Episode 4: “Garden of Bones” Episode 5: The Ghosts of Harrenhall This is the thread for people who want to discuss the … --- ## [Kimchi... Do you know that stuff stinks? Why, yes, yes I do.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kimchi-do-you-know-that-stuff-stinks-why-yes-yes-i-do/674037)
**Author:** [@Cheshire\_Human](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheshire_Human)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kimchi-do-you-know-that-stuff-stinks-why-yes-yes-i-do/674037 "2014-01-01T14:24:41Z")
And I eat it, anyway. Mmmmm… Kimche. Lots of garlic and hot peppers, with lots of rotted cabbage. Yum. Fuck you if you don’t like how it stinks. It’s delicious, and I love it. Your wife loves it, too. She buys me conta… --- ## [Why is "ginger" a derogatory term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-ginger-a-derogatory-term/526137)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-ginger-a-derogatory-term/526137 "2010-01-28T00:03:41Z")
Apparently the word “ginger” is a (mostly British?) term to describe red-headed people in a derogatory way. So what’s so awful about being red-headed? I happen to think it’s quite interesting and often attractive. How… --- ## [Fuck you, "Mom & Pop" stores (VISA related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-mom-pop-stores-visa-related/410832)
**Author:** [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2007, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-mom-pop-stores-visa-related/410832 "2007-08-01T20:08:45Z")
Last night I went into a bar to buy a six-pack of Red Stripe. For those not familiar with PA’s nonsensical Blue Laws, bars are the only places you can buy a six-pack after the only other outlets (pizza joints with liquor… --- ## [Who else isn't watching American Sniper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-isnt-watching-american-sniper/710252)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-isnt-watching-american-sniper/710252 "2015-03-12T06:24:23Z")
Clint Eastwood masturbating the flag and making a mass killer into Captain America. Captain America would puke. And the guy himself, mass killing and writing a book about it and pretending he’s not stealth bragging about… --- ## [Play Nia Vardalos' "Victor/Victoria Likes It Hot" Game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-nia-vardalos-victor-victoria-likes-it-hot-game/239948)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 464\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2004, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-nia-vardalos-victor-victoria-likes-it-hot-game/239948 "2004-04-24T18:46:03Z")
Nia’s new movie, Connie and Carla, neatly splces Some Like It Hot (show-biz folk have to take it on the lam after witnessing rub-out) with Victor/Victoria (women find success as faux drag queens). Surely we can do as wel… --- ## [GOP Spends $150K To Dress Up Their Caribou Barbie Doll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-spends-150k-to-dress-up-their-caribou-barbie-doll/469048)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2008, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-spends-150k-to-dress-up-their-caribou-barbie-doll/469048 "2008-11-06T02:56:10Z")
From the Politico: Damn, she really is the gift that keeps on giving. $50K at Saks, $75K at Nieman-Marcus, and the rest at other swanky places, I’m sure. That’s going to go over really well with those blue-collar Rea… --- ## ["Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer/751432)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_Urquhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_Urquhart)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer/751432 "2016-12-09T05:58:58Z")
Wow. I’m reluctant to get too excited based on a trailer but based on how The Force Awakens turned out under Disney’s guidance, this looks pretty darned good. I won’t bring up too many points from the trailer until folk… --- ## [Scientific evidence of God's existence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientific-evidence-of-gods-existence/470043)
**Author:** [@CalD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalD)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientific-evidence-of-gods-existence/470043 "2008-12-30T03:28:52Z")
Hi, I do a bit of reading up on some of the alleged “proofs of God” etc, and one thing that atheists often argue is that there is no scientific evidence of God’s existence. Theists try and argue things like “intelligenc… --- ## ["Christian values in America are under attack, these days"??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-values-in-america-are-under-attack-these-days/732295)
**Author:** [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2015, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-values-in-america-are-under-attack-these-days/732295 "2015-10-10T19:04:52Z")
Driving into work this morning, I was listening to NPR coverage of Pope Frances’ visit to DC. NPR had a number of reporters, chiming in about various aspects of the Popes visit. They also did a few “man on the street” … --- ## [Did Progressive do something bad by being adverse to it's insured?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-progressive-do-something-bad-by-being-adverse-to-its-insured/631772)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-progressive-do-something-bad-by-being-adverse-to-its-insured/631772 "2012-09-02T03:14:57Z")
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/progressive-insurance-defense-court-case-17022186#.UC4\_Mt1lRtA Here’s a summary of the story. Young woman killed by drunk driver. The drunk only has $25k worth of insurance, obviousl… --- ## [Guys: Smoking/Masturbation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-smoking-masturbation/498884)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-smoking-masturbation/498884 "2019-05-18T17:11:34Z")
First off, I haven’t read or remember many posts like the following of a sexual nature in quite a while here on the Dope. So, mods, if this is inappropriate please delete it and accept my apologies. I am a guy and I hav… --- ## [Tiger Woods should be disqualified from the Masters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-should-be-disqualified-from-the-masters/655596)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Pedant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chief_Pedant)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-woods-should-be-disqualified-from-the-masters/655596 "2013-04-19T01:18:51Z")
Yesterday, TW signed for an incorrect scorecard. On the 15th, after having been robbed by an unfortunate bounce off a flagstick, he took a drop that by his own admission was two yards from the point where he hit his ori… --- ## [Prometheus Discussion (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prometheus-discussion-spoilers/636980)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prometheus-discussion-spoilers/636980 "2013-10-25T15:29:09Z")
so i finally got around to seeing prometheus this weekend. it was pretty ok, but i have a lot of issues with it. never mind the ham-fisted exposition, or the wafer-thin characters…the lack of pathos or empathy, and the … --- ## [Two prisoners escape using tactis similar to Escape from Alcatraz. I predict a movie very soon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-prisoners-escape-using-tactis-similar-to-escape-from-alcatraz-i-predict-a-movie-very-soon/721858)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-prisoners-escape-using-tactis-similar-to-escape-from-alcatraz-i-predict-a-movie-very-soon/721858 "2015-07-01T02:48:40Z")
No one had ever escaped from maximum-security portion of the prison since it was built in 1865. Until this weekend. :stuck\_out\_tongue: History was made that I think will be remembered just like the Escape from Alcatr… --- ## [What's the worst movie you ever saw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-movie-you-ever-saw/813008)
**Author:** [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Replies:** 332\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-movie-you-ever-saw/813008 "2018-05-10T03:33:41Z")
Mr. CK and I were discussing movies and musicals after reading an interview of Mel Brooks. He didn’t make bad movies, but somehow we followed that segue. We find it interesting that we both agree about probably the wor… --- ## [Pitting David Blaine - lying already about stunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-david-blaine-lying-already-about-stunt/200344)
**Author:** [@gingersnap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gingersnap)\ **Replies:** 382\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2003, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-david-blaine-lying-already-about-stunt/200344 "2003-10-20T16:06:17Z")
David Blaine, the American street magician, claims that he “will go without food and will only have access to water fed through a tube for the 44-day stunt” So what’s that water bottle doing in the box w/him? You can c… --- ## [For The Religious: What about other gods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-religious-what-about-other-gods/682442)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-religious-what-about-other-gods/682442 "2014-04-08T21:28:04Z")
What do you believe about deities other than your own? Are you atheistic about them, believing that they do not exist? Are you unsure about their existence? Do you believe that they are just avatars of your own deity?… --- ## [What is the difference between a salon, parlor, drawing room, sitting room, boudoir?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-salon-parlor-drawing-room-sitting-room-boudoir/329559)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2017, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-salon-parlor-drawing-room-sitting-room-boudoir/329559 "2017-11-04T06:14:06Z")
This week I was in Chicago for a job interview and I visited the Art Institute of Chicago. Among other things, I saw the “Thorne Miniature Rooms” – http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/thorne/index.php – a set of miniat… --- ## [I gotta get three wisdom teeth out tomorrow - please tell me encouraging things!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gotta-get-three-wisdom-teeth-out-tomorrow-please-tell-me-encouraging-things/590624)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-gotta-get-three-wisdom-teeth-out-tomorrow-please-tell-me-encouraging-things/590624 "2011-08-01T00:17:39Z")
So yeah, I finally bowed to the inevitable and agreed to have three wisdom teeth pulled (the fourth one never showed up). Two are on the top and one is on the bottom. I heard the bottoms are worse than the tops. I’ve al… --- ## [The Five Best SNL Skits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-five-best-snl-skits/457985)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-five-best-snl-skits/457985 "2011-07-25T15:42:25Z")
Probably done ad nauseum, but what are the 5 best SNL skits you can remember? As much as I would love to have categories like Celebrity Jeopardy or anything by Alec Baldwin, I’m limiting myself to single skits. Videos … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=166&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=168&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)