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**Author:** [@CBEscapee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBEscapee)\ **Replies:** 425\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2006, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-now-clothahump/338312 "2006-01-08T18:36:40Z")
From this thread: Annex Mexico Looks like you got your wish, you lump of shit. Mexico opens investigation into U.S. shooting of migrant --- ## [Larger Nippled Women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larger-nippled-women/231371)
**Author:** [@Go\_You\_Big\_Red\_Fire\_Engine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_You_Big_Red_Fire_Engine)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2004, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larger-nippled-women/231371 "2004-03-06T02:48:22Z")
I’m wondering if there is any sort of study done on the occurence of larger nipples on women… through observation I haven’t seen that many of them. What purpose do larger nipples serve? What proportion of the female popu… --- ## [What should be done in response to the White Power gesture being flashed on camera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-done-in-response-to-the-white-power-gesture-being-flashed-on-camera/844895)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 399\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-be-done-in-response-to-the-white-power-gesture-being-flashed-on-camera/844895 "2019-12-27T18:06:05Z")
Military Investigating Suspected ‘White Power’ Hand Gestures Flashed at Game If you look at internet chatter whenever stories like this crop up, the chatter tends to fall into two camps. One side says that anyone bothe… --- ## [Attractive girl with a large wart on her nose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attractive-girl-with-a-large-wart-on-her-nose/536810)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attractive-girl-with-a-large-wart-on-her-nose/536810 "2011-05-25T00:06:51Z")
A popular local coffee shop has this young girl serving who has a pretty face, quite curvy (but not at all fat) shape, is stylishly dressed and coiffed, and knows how to display her assets. She has almost a full sleeve … --- ## [ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and a Big WTF?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-oppositional-defiant-disorder-and-a-big-wtf/203145)
**Author:** [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2003, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-oppositional-defiant-disorder-and-a-big-wtf/203145 "2003-10-16T16:53:26Z")
More of the same rubbish from the folks who brought you political correctness. Now we have, “Oppositional Defiant Disorder”. An excerpt: \[quote\] In children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), there is an ongoing… --- ## [What is Billy Idol's White Wedding all about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-billy-idols-white-wedding-all-about/256459)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-billy-idols-white-wedding-all-about/256459 "2016-01-25T15:39:08Z")
That says all. What is this song talking about? --- ## [What's a specific brand of consumer product that's worth the money and then some?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-specific-brand-of-consumer-product-thats-worth-the-money-and-then-some/786680 "2017-08-28T23:02:35Z")
We spend so much time in life buying things, and a lot of its is overhyped and turns out to be really disappointing, or you go into it knowing it’ll suck but you have no choice (Airline travel.) But you know, some brand… --- ## [Birthday present ideas for teenage boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birthday-present-ideas-for-teenage-boy/620703)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2012, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birthday-present-ideas-for-teenage-boy/620703 "2012-05-04T10:46:41Z")
My son’s birthday is in a couple days, turning 15, and I’m looking for ideas. There isn’t anything he’s asking for (“money”). He has a laptop (ostensibly for school, but he plays Mine-Craft on it a lot), an ipod, a bic… --- ## [Why isn't albuterol (for asthma) over the counter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-albuterol-for-asthma-over-the-counter/705808)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-albuterol-for-asthma-over-the-counter/705808 "2015-01-27T17:01:11Z")
My impression is that they don’t make some drugs over the counter because those drugs lend themselves to abuse (like painkillers). But why isn’t albuterol OTC? It’s fairly harmless to my knowledge and I don’t see how it … --- ## [What is the difference between traditional Republicans and Tea Partiers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-traditional-republicans-and-tea-partiers/535884)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2010, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-traditional-republicans-and-tea-partiers/535884 "2010-04-29T10:29:45Z")
This isn’t a trick question, I’ve just want a clear explanation as to how traditional Republicans differ from the new style Tea Partiers. What are the main areas of difference? What issues to they disagree on? Is the … --- ## [Take Your Virginity and Shove It Up Your Ass!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-your-virginity-and-shove-it-up-your-ass/150302)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 349\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2003, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-your-virginity-and-shove-it-up-your-ass/150302 "2003-01-27T00:46:01Z")
NPR just aired a report on abstinence which featured a woman saying, “Take a look at my daughter’s wedding video. She said ‘I saved all my purity and innocence for my wedding.’” Well, isn’t that “special!” I have noth… --- ## [Tell me about a time when you were bone-chillingly, teeth-chatteringly scared.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-a-time-when-you-were-bone-chillingly-teeth-chatteringly-scared/506806)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-a-time-when-you-were-bone-chillingly-teeth-chatteringly-scared/506806 "2012-10-18T02:05:30Z")
Scare me. Tell me about a time you remember when you were scared and what made you so. I’m not talking about “I have a test in a few hours” scared or “My kid is a few minutes late coming home from school” scared…I’m tal… --- ## ["The Giving Tree" - What a horrible lesson it teaches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-giving-tree-what-a-horrible-lesson-it-teaches/635190)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2013, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-giving-tree-what-a-horrible-lesson-it-teaches/635190 "2013-11-22T15:14:10Z")
I know many will disagree, but I think “The Giving Tree” is a book with a very negative message. If you are not familiar with Shel Silverstein’s book, it is a children’s tale about a boy and a tree. They love each other… --- ## [So what really was life like in the Eastern Bloc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-really-was-life-like-in-the-eastern-bloc/505007)
**Author:** [@Rumor\_Watkins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rumor_Watkins)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-really-was-life-like-in-the-eastern-bloc/505007 "2009-08-16T15:03:37Z")
I recentlly completed a trip to some former Soviet satellite states (Hungary and the Czech Republic). Prague and Budapest were very much like normal cities in Europe - buildings, shops on the bottom floors, apartments ab… --- ## [Trump Vs. The Boy Scouts: Much Ado About Nothing, or An Embarrassing Mess?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-boy-scouts-much-ado-about-nothing-or-an-embarrassing-mess/792080)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-the-boy-scouts-much-ado-about-nothing-or-an-embarrassing-mess/792080 "2017-08-04T23:54:21Z")
Trump, being the honorary President of the Boy Scouts, spoke at their National Rally this Monday, and right after pledging he wouldn’t talk about the current political climate, he proceeded to do just that in his usual h… --- ## [How do you go on a vacation alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-go-on-a-vacation-alone/507377)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-go-on-a-vacation-alone/507377 "2009-08-27T11:04:03Z")
I’m single, not much of a family person (or don’t have much of a family) and I find that I need a break. Let’s say that I’m unable to find anyone to go on a vacation with, what’s an ideal program for a ‘one-person vacati… --- ## [Why is prostitution illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-prostitution-illegal/609275)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2012, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-prostitution-illegal/609275 "2012-01-31T11:46:29Z")
To avoid a hijack in another thread I created this one to respond to this post: There are two primary reasons: Predominant social values reject behavior that threatens the family unit. This logic, of course, applies… --- ## [Fear the Walking Dead series premiere tonight @ 9 (open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-series-premiere-tonight-9-open-spoilers/728638)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-series-premiere-tonight-9-open-spoilers/728638 "2015-09-14T16:23:27Z")
Only 4 more hours to go before Fear the Walking Dead’s 90 minute premiere. You can watch the opening scene at AMC. I’ve really been looking forward to this (though I still think the title is stupid). It’s a shame th… --- ## [Nicknames You've Given Your Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicknames-youve-given-your-vehicle/459069)
**Author:** [@Lockseer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lockseer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nicknames-youve-given-your-vehicle/459069 "2008-08-08T11:23:21Z")
I recently got into a long discussion with several folks at work, and we pretty evenly split into two factions: 1) Those of us who, throughout our history of owning vehicles, have given those vehicles nicknames and 2) Th… --- ## [Fuck You, Judd Gregg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-judd-gregg/485598)
**Author:** [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 9:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-judd-gregg/485598 "2009-02-19T09:16:53Z")
:mad: You arrogant, self-serving prick. Yeah, everyone with a single functioning brain cell knew there would be philosophical differences you’d face as an Obama Cabinet member. . . Except you, apparently! You have th… --- ## [NHL 2015 Playoffs: The Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-2015-playoffs-the-thread/717511)
**Author:** [@tim-n-va](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim-n-va)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-2015-playoffs-the-thread/717511 "2015-07-04T18:51:55Z")
NHL.com has a bracket challenge with the grand prize being a trip to the awards show. --- ## [Cleveland Indians considering a name change \[Edit: It's "Guardians"\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleveland-indians-considering-a-name-change-edit-its-guardians/914323)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 485\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleveland-indians-considering-a-name-change-edit-its-guardians/914323 "2022-07-05T19:57:27Z")
Seems to be a new story: Good. --- ## [Hot or not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-or-not/759854)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-or-not/759854 "2017-05-06T14:38:15Z")
You say whether you like something or not? I will start Eggs --- ## [The Sucker Punch thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sucker-punch-thread/575694)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sucker-punch-thread/575694 "2011-10-13T07:45:30Z")
I am insanely stoked for this movie! It’s by the same guy who did 300, which I loved, and The Watchmen, which I didn’t watch because I was told it sucked. But the trailer and everything I’ve seen does make it look cool. … --- ## [Does anyone else find having a TV constantly on unsettling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-find-having-a-tv-constantly-on-unsettling/704675)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-find-having-a-tv-constantly-on-unsettling/704675 "2022-03-26T12:35:08Z")
We’re gearing up for our annual holiday time visit to my wife’s parents and as usual, I find myself dreading the trips. I’m always completely stressed out by the end of the trip. One of the reasons is the tv is always … --- ## [My sexual encounter with a physiotherapist.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sexual-encounter-with-a-physiotherapist/19071)
**Author:** [@mega\_the\_roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mega_the_roo)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sexual-encounter-with-a-physiotherapist/19071 "2018-08-10T23:42:12Z")
Yesterday morning at quarter to ten, I had my first physio. appointment. It went a bit like this: I was sitting in the little room in my jeans, tank-top and sweater, freezing to death when the physiotherapist came in an… --- ## [Do coma patients poop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-coma-patients-poop/559411)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-coma-patients-poop/559411 "2010-11-05T20:13:54Z")
Inspired by a certain scene in a recent TV premiere (& also a certain British horror film). Would a coma patient, who’s been fed through an IV for at least a couple of weeks still poop or have any kind of “discharge”?… --- ## [TubaDiva has passed away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121)
**Author:** [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Replies:** 425\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2021, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-has-passed-away/914121 "2021-06-16T05:39:58Z")
I just got word from a friend who knows her from the Atlanta juggling community that Our Humble TubaDiva passed away, I believe yesterday. No details known as yet. --- ## [Jeopardy! Champs vs. Computer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-champs-vs-computer/571340)
**Author:** [@BMada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMada)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-champs-vs-computer/571340 "2011-03-02T03:41:35Z")
Just for those who forgot and a reminder for all those that remembered. It’s on tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday. Ken Jennings (long consecutive streak) Brad Rutter (biggest money winner of Jeopardy! from tournaments) … --- ## [Recommend me good "grown up" mixed drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-good-grown-up-mixed-drinks/547391)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-good-grown-up-mixed-drinks/547391 "2016-04-28T11:49:26Z")
I’m a beer lover, who is trying to venture into drinking other alcoholic drinks. I can’t get myself into liking wine. Mixed drinks, I think I can do. For reasons I’d rather not go into, I’m not looking for drinks that a… --- ## [Are spices actually effective against intestinal parasites.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-spices-actually-effective-against-intestinal-parasites/217651)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-spices-actually-effective-against-intestinal-parasites/217651 "2011-10-17T04:58:32Z")
I’ve often heard it said that spices such as chillies can be used as a medicine against intestinal parasites such as tapeworms - is there any hard data in support of this? --- ## [Can we get some famous naked guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-some-famous-naked-guys/540885)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-get-some-famous-naked-guys/540885 "2010-06-10T02:02:31Z")
Because the guys (and others who like the girlies) around here always get boobies and us wimmins (and others who like the mansies) never get nothing. What brought this on was after watching Glee last night and googling … --- ## [How Long Did you Hold out against Covid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418)
**Author:** [@Moonrise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonrise)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-you-hold-out-against-covid/968418 "2024-03-06T16:51:31Z")
I tested positive two days ago. Since the WHO declared the outbreak a pandemic on 11 March 2020, it means that I held out against Covid for 2 years, 4 months and 11 days. I must say that, being extra careful with the sa… --- ## [Why does Nintendo hate its fans so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nintendo-hate-its-fans-so-much/566193)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-nintendo-hate-its-fans-so-much/566193 "2011-01-13T23:30:26Z")
It’s increasingly escalated its attacks against them the past few years. Said nobody wants high definition and refused to implement it. Held a press event calling its hardcore gamers unhygenic shut-in nerds. Sto… --- ## [Why People Don't Want to Date You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-people-dont-want-to-date-you/558692)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-people-dont-want-to-date-you/558692 "2011-01-14T23:07:07Z")
We all have our deal-breakers in the dating world, and we’ve had threads about them before. But I want to turn the tables and ask what behavior you exhibit that’s often a deal-breaker for others. The big thing with me … --- ## [The New Guy MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-guy-mmp/651328)
**Author:** [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Replies:** 409\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-guy-mmp/651328 "2013-03-04T11:10:38Z")
It’s officially monday so I’m starting us off this week. What did you think of the SDMB when you first found it? What made you stick around? I’ll answer when I get up in the morning --- ## [Ask the Gay Guy II!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-gay-guy-ii/19028)
**Author:** [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2000, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-gay-guy-ii/19028 "2000-09-21T19:45:09Z")
{This thread is a continuation of the original “Ask the Gay Guy!” thread.} Response to the original Gay Guy thread has been great! Alas, 10 pages and 450 posts is too long, so here we are at Ask the Gay Guy II!. For the… --- ## [Men's Underwear...with no fly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-underwear-with-no-fly/603069)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2021, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-underwear-with-no-fly/603069 "2021-11-07T05:36:51Z")
I’m wearing today a new pair of briefs, in a different style and brand than usual. So I just went to the men’s room to shake the dew off the lily, and unzip, and then fumble around inside my pants for an unseemly amount… --- ## [Why didn't these posts in the Pit warrant any mod notice at all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-these-posts-in-the-pit-warrant-any-mod-notice-at-all/629654)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-these-posts-in-the-pit-warrant-any-mod-notice-at-all/629654 "2012-08-04T01:32:14Z")
As we’re all aware, the BBQ Pit has some restrictions on language, including the following: \[ \](Restricted language in the Pit - The BBQ Pit - Straight Dope Message Board)(bolding mine) Yet two posters, one of them a… --- ## [Family Guy Tonight: Entire "Video" Of Conway Twitty Inserted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-tonight-entire-video-of-conway-twitty-inserted/489577)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2009, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-tonight-entire-video-of-conway-twitty-inserted/489577 "2009-03-19T04:09:28Z")
Okay. Just got through with that part of the show. WTF? Peter says he needs a distraction, then they do 3 minutes of Conway Twitty sitting for the camera, then cut back to show? Is that normal now on this show? Is t… --- ## [He didn't change his mind on the mandate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-didnt-change-his-mind-on-the-mandate/670666)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2013, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-didnt-change-his-mind-on-the-mandate/670666 "2013-10-20T18:06:02Z")
http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/obama-health-care-conversion-obamacare-97185.html#ixzz2fpHQG0C4 actually, he just lied. --- ## [Fallout from higher minimum wage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-from-higher-minimum-wage/726182)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-from-higher-minimum-wage/726182 "2015-08-25T04:59:57Z")
Seattle was the first major city to experiment with a vastly-higher minimum wage, earlier this year. The results are starting to become apparent, and are rather interesting. I daresay, however, that they will be surpri… --- ## [Tough puzzle with no solution.. any insight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-puzzle-with-no-solution-any-insight/650719)
**Author:** [@teddybound](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teddybound)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tough-puzzle-with-no-solution-any-insight/650719 "2013-02-22T19:58:05Z")
Warning: I do not have the answer to this question! Anyone can help me break the code? How do you embed the image?? --- ## [Is it possible to removed mirrored coating from sunglasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-removed-mirrored-coating-from-sunglasses/544622)
**Author:** [@Dahu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahu)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-removed-mirrored-coating-from-sunglasses/544622 "2024-02-08T12:15:10Z")
I’ve been given some sunglasses which I really like. Thing is they’re mirrored, which is ok, but I’d rather they weren’t. I’m wondering if there is a way to remove the coating? I’m thinking maybe using a metal polish, bu… --- ## [Movies that when they ended you went "Whaaaaat?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-when-they-ended-you-went-whaaaaat/678612)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2014, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-when-they-ended-you-went-whaaaaat/678612 "2014-02-09T13:42:05Z")
Let me explain. Movies that ended and you never saw the ending coming. Meaning, plot resolution wise you thought there had to be some 20 minutes left so when the credits start rolling, you’re sitting there saying, “Are y… --- ## [SDMB 2012 Postcard Exchange, Round Two!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-2012-postcard-exchange-round-two/630364)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2012, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-2012-postcard-exchange-round-two/630364 "2012-10-15T19:47:07Z")
Here we go: sign-up for Round Two by August 20! --- ## [Is cleaning up after a hoarder really that big a deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cleaning-up-after-a-hoarder-really-that-big-a-deal/569075)
**Author:** [@Yarster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yarster)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cleaning-up-after-a-hoarder-really-that-big-a-deal/569075 "2011-03-29T18:29:04Z")
I know there is a show called ‘hoarders’, and in extreme cases there could be explosives, biohazards, animals, etc., but typically, I don’t get what the big deal is. This article on Newsweek: bemoans the horror left … --- ## [TSA require your U.S. driver's license to have a star to fly in 2020...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-require-your-u-s-drivers-license-to-have-a-star-to-fly-in-2020/834496)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsa-require-your-u-s-drivers-license-to-have-a-star-to-fly-in-2020/834496 "2019-08-25T03:02:03Z")
Just heard from my boss that TSA will require driver’s licenses to be REAL ID complaint to fly in 2020. The identifying mark will be a star on the top right of the ID. Hmmm…remember the last time a star was used to iden… --- ## [Stockings and Garters: A survey of men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockings-and-garters-a-survey-of-men/429072)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockings-and-garters-a-survey-of-men/429072 "2013-11-13T01:37:09Z")
I am in the midst of a debate with a friend. The subject of the debate is if men, the average man, finds stockings and garters sexy or alluring. In an effort to avoid tainting the well, I will respond later, but all I… --- ## [Where can I buy a human brain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-a-human-brain/656337)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2013, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-a-human-brain/656337 "2013-04-26T22:23:41Z")
Googling seems to be remarkably unhelpful in this endeavor. I remember when my physiological psych professor brought a pickled human brain to class, took it out of the jar, and let everybody handle it. The kids in my cla… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=169&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=171&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)