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**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-kanye-west/772342 "2016-11-24T09:57:24Z")
For being a racist, bigot white-supremacist. He admitted at one of his concerts that he didn’t vote but that he would have voted for Trump. What the hell is wrong with these rednecks? --- ## [Red Cross, Giving Blood, etc....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-cross-giving-blood-etc/43107)
**Author:** [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2000, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-cross-giving-blood-etc/43107 "2000-12-06T16:17:35Z")
In order not to tie up Opal’s (wonderful, IMO) thread on a blood drive, I’m starting a Pit thread for those who wanna fight about the Red Cross’s practices. Have at it, folks. --- ## [the WTC Simpsons episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wtc-simpsons-episode/81137)
**Author:** [@BingoBurringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BingoBurringo)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2001, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wtc-simpsons-episode/81137 "2001-10-04T16:31:04Z")
In an episode of the Simpsons, the family visits New York and Homer goes to the World Trade Center. Someone in Tower Two says something along the lines of “They put all the jerks in Tower One.” Is it safe to say that th… --- ## [Dune: Books & Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-books-movies/599686)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-books-movies/599686 "2011-10-16T14:17:46Z")
I’m about 150 pages into Dune by Frank Herbert, and so far I’ve found it to my liking. I know from the wikipedia entry that there are sequels, a movie (from 1984) and a miniseries from 2000. Are any (all?) of the sequel… --- ## [Democritus-Pucker Up, Ass Slammer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democritus-pucker-up-ass-slammer/4071)
**Author:** [@Flypsyde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flypsyde)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2000, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democritus-pucker-up-ass-slammer/4071 "2000-02-07T23:12:00Z")
You know what Flypsyde? I have never posted in The Pit before, but I am going to now! I hate your sorry ass more than words can say! You are the most lowly detritus of the priordial ooze that I have ever seen! Your momma… --- ## [I want to learn drumming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-learn-drumming/846644)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-learn-drumming/846644 "2020-03-17T15:01:20Z")
I’ve been thinking about trying to learn drumming. I don’t want a full drum kit in my house, both because of the space it takes and because of the volume of the sound it produces (I have some hearing loss and try to prot… --- ## [Flag Burning post- 9/11?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flag-burning-post-9-11/102812)
**Author:** [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2002, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flag-burning-post-9-11/102812 "2002-04-17T20:48:14Z")
In the mornings, as I ride my scooter to work, I hum songs to myself. I have no radio on the bike (I wouldn’t be able to hear it anyway) and todays song was “schoolhouse rock”-esque"The Amendment Song" from the Simpsons. … --- ## [Saddest song of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saddest-song-of-all-time/214756)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2003, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saddest-song-of-all-time/214756 "2003-12-08T05:24:51Z")
What, in the opinion of the SD masses, is the saddest sogn of all time? My vote goes for The Drugs Don’t Work by The Verve. --- ## [Why do people stick their tongues out when they draw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-stick-their-tongues-out-when-they-draw/394794)
**Author:** [@Carnick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnick)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2007, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-stick-their-tongues-out-when-they-draw/394794 "2007-03-07T14:43:44Z")
When someone concentrates heavily on a drawing or other task involving fine motor function, they’ll often stick their tongue out a bit. Does this help concentration? Why do people do it? --- ## [Those old time message air tube thingys!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-old-time-message-air-tube-thingys/101697)
**Author:** [@MagicalSilverKey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicalSilverKey)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2002, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-old-time-message-air-tube-thingys/101697 "2002-04-06T00:58:07Z")
You know, those air tubes that you stick a small cylinder in with documents scrolled up inside, and they shoot around to wherever. Most bank drive thru’s have these still, but there such low scale, that it’s not what I’… --- ## [Big Love 5:03 "Certain Poor Shepherds"- Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-love-5-03-certain-poor-shepherds-open-spoilers/569615)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-love-5-03-certain-poor-shepherds-open-spoilers/569615 "2011-02-04T07:55:27Z")
The first time I’ve liked Bill in quite some while was when he punched Alby. I can understand and forgive plotting to kill your parents (especially if their Alby’s) or having a gay affair while leaving a bunch of cling… --- ## [Is the US President allowed to share classified information with his spouse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-president-allowed-to-share-classified-information-with-his-spouse/741266)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-us-president-allowed-to-share-classified-information-with-his-spouse/741266 "2015-12-25T21:05:15Z")
In a typical married couple, people talk about their work day with their spouse. When the President is relaxing after a long day in the Oval Office, what is he/she allowed to share with his/her spouse about his day? No… --- ## [We have a new moderator in MPSIMS - Hal Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-in-mpsims-hal-briston/668329)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2013, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-a-new-moderator-in-mpsims-hal-briston/668329 "2013-10-23T17:01:10Z")
Please welcome Hal Briston to the moderator ranks. He’ll be working with us in MPSIMS. (Once again, the former new guy gets a break.) We thank all our new moderators – and all our old ones too, for that matter – we ap… --- ## [Favorite BBQ joints, any style, any place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-bbq-joints-any-style-any-place/469258)
**Author:** [@deball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deball)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2008, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-bbq-joints-any-style-any-place/469258 "2008-10-27T15:54:51Z")
Title pretty much says it. Where’s your favorite BBQ joint and why is it so great? All styles welcome, including Brazil, carne asada, etc. Just has to be real BBQ. My favorite is a shack in Brunswick, Ga. off of I-95 c… --- ## [Emergency Jet Landing Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emergency-jet-landing-question/671327)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emergency-jet-landing-question/671327 "2013-10-22T03:21:05Z")
A passenger jet is flying at cruising altitude. Because of \[insert calamitous problem here\], the plane needs to land NOW. Assume no mechanical or weather problems. Assume there are plenty of airports to choose from in go… --- ## ["This isn't English class, so I'm not going to grade on grammar." Dangerous practice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-isnt-english-class-so-im-not-going-to-grade-on-grammar-dangerous-practice/429883)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2007, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-isnt-english-class-so-im-not-going-to-grade-on-grammar-dangerous-practice/429883 "2007-12-18T12:38:57Z")
Throughout my seemingly endless collegiate career (when will it ever end? No one knows!), one thing has shown itself to be abundantly clear: science majors can not write. Alright, generalizations are bad for everyone, bu… --- ## [Toyota Matrix vs. Pontiac Vibe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-matrix-vs-pontiac-vibe/359714)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2006, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toyota-matrix-vs-pontiac-vibe/359714 "2006-06-09T23:23:12Z")
I’m a bit enamored of the Matrix, because according to Edmunds, it has the lowest 5-year cost of ownership of any small wagon. I also think it looks decent. I know the Matrix and Vibe are twins, and that they get their … --- ## [Can I put a wooden handled steak knife in the dishwasher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-a-wooden-handled-steak-knife-in-the-dishwasher/357839)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2006, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-put-a-wooden-handled-steak-knife-in-the-dishwasher/357839 "2006-05-24T03:00:49Z")
My wife and I have been washing our wooden handled steak knives by hand for years, because we “knew” that the dishwasher would ruin them. Then tonight she asked me how I knew this and I brilliantly replied “I dunno.” S… --- ## [You may alter or add one feature on your car - what will it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-alter-or-add-one-feature-on-your-car-what-will-it-be/685951)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-alter-or-add-one-feature-on-your-car-what-will-it-be/685951 "2014-04-18T10:49:15Z")
The ghosts of Cal Worthington and his dog Spot have decided to visit you. Ghost-of-Cal is still fairly new to the afterlife, and he’s not yet mastered his powers. However, he’s learned enough to be able to change or add … --- ## [Explain frost at 42°F](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-frost-at-42-f/556927)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-frost-at-42-f/556927 "2010-10-15T00:31:54Z")
Sources of data: a military base about 30 miles, a PWS about three miles and my RadioShack thermometer. 0400-0700 hrs. All three recorded temperature 42°F. The PWS and the military base recorded dew point at 32°F and hu… --- ## [Can Anything Be Done About Floaters In The Eye?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anything-be-done-about-floaters-in-the-eye/651462)
**Author:** [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anything-be-done-about-floaters-in-the-eye/651462 "2013-02-28T23:03:53Z")
Is there anything that can be done about these? I have several and they bother me quite a bit. I had asked my eye doctor a few years ago and he said no, but I was wondering if there had been any kind of new procedure d… --- ## [Bosda Mad With Lust Over Movie Star--I've Never Seen Her Films. WORSHIP BAI LING!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosda-mad-with-lust-over-movie-star-ive-never-seen-her-films-worship-bai-ling/226955)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2004, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosda-mad-with-lust-over-movie-star-ive-never-seen-her-films-worship-bai-ling/226955 "2004-02-02T04:41:00Z")
She is a rising young starlet, & one look at her, and I do a little rising of my own! Here She Is! Bai Ling, Goddess Of Love (I wish). I got to check the local used DVD store for her flicks. And tonight, she stars in T… --- ## [Is the Dutch surname Van associated with the Nobility?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-dutch-surname-van-associated-with-the-nobility/597171)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-dutch-surname-van-associated-with-the-nobility/597171 "2011-09-23T20:22:18Z")
My original family name is dutch and it had a Van in it. For example, Van Amstel, I know Van means “from”. I’ve also been told Van is usually associated with families from Dutch nobility. But haven’t been able to conf… --- ## [What is the secret to chile relleno batter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-secret-to-chile-relleno-batter/575671)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-secret-to-chile-relleno-batter/575671 "2011-03-23T09:06:21Z")
I have read a fair number of chile relleno recipes, and I’m stumped. I cannot seem to achieve the crispy-fluffy egg coating that is the dish’s signature- the coating always ends up soaked in fat, all the way through. Is… --- ## [What was the story on the FSU Florida lineman who fell asleep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-story-on-the-fsu-florida-lineman-who-fell-asleep/523340)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-story-on-the-fsu-florida-lineman-who-fell-asleep/523340 "2010-01-04T20:48:30Z")
In a Florida vs FSU game earlier this year, an offensive lineman on the right side appeared to go catatonic during a play. (video: http://www.wimp.com/footballplayer/) Did anyone ever get an explanation of what happen… --- ## [I Almost Went Out With A Literal Bang This Weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-almost-went-out-with-a-literal-bang-this-weekend/776134)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-almost-went-out-with-a-literal-bang-this-weekend/776134 "2019-02-20T12:30:14Z")
Forgive me as I’m typing this with one hand. Well I already owned a few guns but I bought a new gun a while back and was looking at it in my car on my property last week. I thought I had emptied all the rounds out, but t… --- ## [Trivia game for Trek Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-game-for-trek-dopers/159818)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2003, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivia-game-for-trek-dopers/159818 "2003-03-18T06:14:54Z")
Inspired by Doping with Viva and Aesiron last night, I thought of a new Star Trek trivia game. Here’s how it will work. Post answers or questions. Please limit questions to 3 per post. You can always come back. Pleas… --- ## [Penn & Teller: BS!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-teller-bs/503842)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-teller-bs/503842 "2009-09-16T19:14:52Z")
I love this show. It’s in the middle of season 7. It’s a great concept - (mostly) debunking stupid stuff by consulting practioners, experts, and in some cases setting up their own little human experiments. It’s consiste… --- ## [No wonder "Under a Velvet Cloak" didn't get published \[includes minor spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-under-a-velvet-cloak-didnt-get-published-includes-minor-spoilers/507796)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-under-a-velvet-cloak-didnt-get-published-includes-minor-spoilers/507796 "2021-08-29T23:40:25Z")
OK, it did but by a small (maybe vanity?) company. The eighth (and third final) book of the Incarnations of Immortality series is about Nox and I just finished reading it. My headache is starting to finally go away. I… --- ## [The New Testament, War and Magic.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-testament-war-and-magic/612913)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-testament-war-and-magic/612913 "2012-02-26T15:19:18Z")
This is something I have wondered for a while now. First, does the New Testament endorse magick (modern practitioners spell it with a k to distinguish it from sleight of hand)? Consider the Magi. They came bearing gifts … --- ## [AAIEEEE! (Or, When Google Image Search Goes Horribly Awry)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaieeee-or-when-google-image-search-goes-horribly-awry/423562)
**Author:** [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2007, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaieeee-or-when-google-image-search-goes-horribly-awry/423562 "2007-11-02T01:29:35Z")
MrWhatsit and I are putting together a series of small puzzles for our guests to solve at our upcoming Halloween party. I’m doing a rebus for one of them, so I used Google Image Search to find a picture of an eyeball. A… --- ## [Non-USA national anthems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-usa-national-anthems/773351)
**Author:** [@ric62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ric62)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2016, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-usa-national-anthems/773351 "2016-12-06T09:45:06Z")
Do other countries have musicians play there national anthem in ways other than how their anthem was written- such as the rock version, a pop version, folk version, where everyone plays it differently but few people have… --- ## [Tennessee bus hijacking shows need for 50-state concealed-carry gun laws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-bus-hijacking-shows-need-for-50-state-concealed-carry-gun-laws/86760)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2001, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-bus-hijacking-shows-need-for-50-state-concealed-carry-gun-laws/86760 "2001-10-26T23:26:44Z")
The following is a Libertarian Party press release WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of the Tennessee bus hijacking yesterday that left six people dead, every state should immediately pass Vermont-style concealed-carry gun … --- ## [Hot characters played by not-hot actors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-characters-played-by-not-hot-actors/446437)
**Author:** [@JSexton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JSexton)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2008, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-characters-played-by-not-hot-actors/446437 "2008-04-23T23:04:29Z")
That’s probably less clear than it could be. I’m thinking of TV/movie characters that are clearly written to be super-hot: the women who are adored by all the male characters, and the men who sleep with every female gues… --- ## [The case of the Texas child-tracker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-texas-child-tracker/641920)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-the-texas-child-tracker/641920 "2012-11-26T23:09:37Z")
This is a really odd story, wanted some opinions on it - an independent high school district in San Antonio, Texas implemented a policy whereby all students have to wear an ID badge with a radio tracker in it, the idea b… --- ## [Why do cops deserve more respect than people in other professions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-cops-deserve-more-respect-than-people-in-other-professions/393843)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2007, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-cops-deserve-more-respect-than-people-in-other-professions/393843 "2007-03-08T15:21:45Z")
Inspired by these threads (1,2 ). Cops and people in the military seem to get an undo amount of respect in this country. Why is this the case? There are the obvious things that jump out at you. The job is dangerous. T… --- ## [Can we PLEASE get a Vomiting Smilie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-get-a-vomiting-smilie/353193)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-please-get-a-vomiting-smilie/353193 "2006-05-08T21:15:30Z")
Please? Nearly every day tehre is a need for it. Hell, we don’t even need to add one, we can replace this ;j really bizzarre one. Just use a modified Mr. Yuck or something if you don’t want to show actual vomit–it’ll … --- ## [No, I'm not "having fun yet?".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-im-not-having-fun-yet/716264)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-im-not-having-fun-yet/716264 "2015-04-01T22:34:11Z")
I work in building maintenance and often I’m out on the workroom floor fixing lights, water lines, or running wiring and while I’m working it always seems to attract a crowd of persons giving stupid comments or suggestio… --- ## [A&E's Top 100 People of the Millenium](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-es-top-100-people-of-the-millenium/16831)
**Author:** [@Gazelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gazelle)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 1999, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-es-top-100-people-of-the-millenium/16831 "1999-10-16T10:06:00Z")
I think this is the right place to start up this topic. If not, dear moderator, please move to the forum of your choice. Here’s a link to their site - they just aired the show with the final 100, but they haven’t update… --- ## [What Happens to Unsold New Cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-unsold-new-cars/510906)
**Author:** [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-unsold-new-cars/510906 "2009-09-22T13:19:20Z")
I find it hard to imagine that every single car a manufacturer produces gets sold to private parties, rental agencies, other fleets, etc. I mean, I know that the excess probably gets special pricing, they probably have … --- ## [Have you been paid for your "Art"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-paid-for-your-art/523956)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-paid-for-your-art/523956 "2010-01-26T06:52:45Z")
It occurred to me watching a busker at the train station today that I, possessing zero artistic ability, have never actually gotten paid for any sort of artistic creative output. (Unless you consider software developmen… --- ## [Tax: Trump vs Clinton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-trump-vs-clinton/767703)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-trump-vs-clinton/767703 "2016-10-06T19:52:21Z")
Trump is getting a lot of heat for using a dodge to not pay tax. I wonder, how much tax have he and his businesses paid since he was born? How about Clinton? --- ## [Authors/Writers/Creators that Should Lose the Right to Write](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/authors-writers-creators-that-should-lose-the-right-to-write/244993)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2004, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/authors-writers-creators-that-should-lose-the-right-to-write/244993 "2004-05-19T14:50:14Z")
Okay, there’s some hyperbole in the title. \*\*George Lucas \*\* Created : Star Wars, Indiana Jones Offense : Star Wars, Episode One. Suggested Punishment : Forced to listen to Jar-Jar read War and Peace on a continuous-… --- ## [Microwave Meals -- Why Leave in Microwave for 1-2 Minutes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-meals-why-leave-in-microwave-for-1-2-minutes/472709)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2008, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microwave-meals-why-leave-in-microwave-for-1-2-minutes/472709 "2008-11-14T22:30:26Z")
Lately I’ve been eating a lot of microwave meals (Lean Cuisines, Smart Ones, etc.) And I’ve noticed on all of them, the final “step” in the cooking instructions is to leave it in the microwave (after it has stopped) for… --- ## [Favorite Super-Simple Sandwich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-super-simple-sandwich/656174)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-super-simple-sandwich/656174 "2013-04-23T23:14:39Z")
Say, two or three ingredients. Peanut butter and jelly, of course, although everyone has a favorite jelly. (Mine is strawberry rhubarb.) But my very favorite is what I’m having for dinner right now: hummus (didn’t even… --- ## [A Science! Question \[Portal 2 spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-science-question-portal-2-spoilers/609380)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-science-question-portal-2-spoilers/609380 "2012-01-23T22:43:31Z")
Even though this question is inspired by the computer game Portal 2, I’d like to think it has a semi-factual answer. However, as we’re dealing with Science! rather than actual, real world Science, I figured GD was the pl… --- ## [Is it safe to walk for 5 minutes in single-digit cold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-walk-for-5-minutes-in-single-digit-cold/481432)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2009, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-walk-for-5-minutes-in-single-digit-cold/481432 "2009-01-16T10:28:04Z")
I’ll be taking the MetroLink over to St. Louis at one o’clock. It’s only 1 degree right now and will most likely still be at most in the higher single digits. I will probably have to wait about 5 minutes for the train … --- ## [New Urban Legend: Cellphones Buried With People?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-urban-legend-cellphones-buried-with-people/572888)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-urban-legend-cellphones-buried-with-people/572888 "2011-03-02T21:44:09Z")
There was a rather strange story going around: that of young gang members being buried with their cell phones. Has anyone heard this? What would be the purpose of doing this? And-if someone should receive a call from … --- ## [Pronunciation of Empire Waist Line...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-empire-waist-line/517016)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-empire-waist-line/517016 "2009-11-11T15:18:36Z")
On shows like “What Not to Wear,” and other clothing/design-themed shows, the hosts/designers pronounce it “ahmpeer,” which sounds completely pretentious and even wrong to me. What’s the deal? --- ## [Dear Old lady driver; YOU SUCK!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-old-lady-driver-you-suck/643932)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-old-lady-driver-you-suck/643932 "2012-12-20T18:25:32Z")
You quite obviously need to be educated on what that red octagon with the white letters S, T, O, and P means to you as a driver. Step 1: Apply brakes until car has come to a full and complete stop. Step 2: Look both wa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1708&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1710&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)