# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1730&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:** 1731 --- ## [Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaudere/234070)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2004, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaudere/234070 "2004-03-17T05:30:05Z")
This ain’t no rant, but it’s about moderation of the board. Without taking anything away from other capable staff, I just want to say that Gaudere’s insight and maturity are absolutely remarkable for a woman of her age a… --- ## [God Bless Ronald Wilson Reagan ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-bless-ronald-wilson-reagan/248886)
**Author:** [@SallyStar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SallyStar)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2004, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-bless-ronald-wilson-reagan/248886 "2004-06-06T12:38:08Z")
This is no time for partisan politics … What else can be said! Who, with any credentials, wants to argue with this …? --- ## [I can not believe how corny the WWE has gotten...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-not-believe-how-corny-the-wwe-has-gotten/613585)
**Author:** [@King\_Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/King_Friday)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-not-believe-how-corny-the-wwe-has-gotten/613585 "2012-02-24T23:59:23Z")
I grew up in the Hulk Hogan era. Junk Yard Dog, Superfly Snuka, Hillbilly Jim…those guys. I kinda grew out of it when I was, you know…12 or so. Now my friend’s son is 7 and watches when I’m over there sometimes and I jus… --- ## [Do Badchad and Der Trihs have any C'tian Loved Ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-badchad-and-der-trihs-have-any-ctian-loved-ones/373199)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2006, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-badchad-and-der-trihs-have-any-ctian-loved-ones/373199 "2006-09-22T13:38:22Z")
I do hope there are some beloved C’tian Praying Grannies or something who love them & they love & whom they’d rather die than have them see what they’ve written about their Lord and Savior. Heh heh heh. It’ll serve you … --- ## [Fuck you Tony Blair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-tony-blair/273105)
**Author:** [@Nietzsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nietzsche)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2004, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-tony-blair/273105 "2004-11-19T17:53:14Z")
Tony Blair has congratulated George W. Bush on his re-election victory. Also, he mentions that the Middle East peace issue is to be front and center now. http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1273192004 Fuck you yo… --- ## [Does Entourage get better after the 1st season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-entourage-get-better-after-the-1st-season/526352)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-entourage-get-better-after-the-1st-season/526352 "2016-02-01T14:56:49Z")
I’ve heard for years how great this show is so I decided to start watching it on DVD. I think I’m in the demographic as I’m a young 30’s male and I have a good sense of humor. Thing is this show isn’t entertaining in t… --- ## [would you want a bathtub in your bedroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-a-bathtub-in-your-bedroom/653644)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2013, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-want-a-bathtub-in-your-bedroom/653644 "2013-03-24T14:09:58Z")
I was watching Love It or List It the other day and one of the houses shown had a bathtub in the bedroom. The bedroom was L shaped, you walked in to the sleeping area. You would walk around the bed to the sitting area,… --- ## [Why is Italy called 'Włochy' in Polish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-italy-called-wlochy-in-polish/496399)
**Author:** [@Ximenean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ximenean)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2009, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-italy-called-wlochy-in-polish/496399 "2009-05-15T13:40:26Z")
Looking through this list of foreign names for Italy, almost all the languages whose script I can decipher have a name for Italy that is clearly related to “Italia”. The exceptions being the artificial language Lojban, p… --- ## [The Best THREE STOOGES Lines!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-three-stooges-lines/175418)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2003, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-three-stooges-lines/175418 "2003-05-28T22:52:42Z")
Igrew up watching the stooges on TV…and its hard to believe, many of these shorts were made over 65 years ago! Still, the comedy is classic…one line I have always remembered: -(Larry): …What’s a good word for scrutiny?" … --- ## [Baseball question: Third out, does the run count?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-third-out-does-the-run-count/190263)
**Author:** [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2003, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-question-third-out-does-the-run-count/190263 "2003-07-23T22:04:49Z")
Here’s the scenario: Men on second and third, one out. The pitcher starts the wind-up and the third base coach sends the runners. (You are not allowed to ask, as my brother did, why would they send the runners from se… --- ## [General Questions (and Answers) About Catholic Marriage and Annulment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-questions-and-answers-about-catholic-marriage-and-annulment/587458)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-questions-and-answers-about-catholic-marriage-and-annulment/587458 "2011-07-03T02:08:45Z")
In a MPSIMS thread, a GQ was about to break out: No, it’s certainly more than a tautological assertion, although cynical observers might claim that it amounts to the same thing in many places today. But in point of fac… --- ## [Don't feed the fucking pigeons, dammit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-feed-the-fucking-pigeons-dammit/427529)
**Author:** [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2007, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-feed-the-fucking-pigeons-dammit/427529 "2007-12-06T02:45:39Z")
In Sale town centre there are signs on all the lamp posts asking people not to feed the pigeons because they are a health hazard. This has more or less cleared all but the most optimistic of the flying rats from the ce… --- ## [Family vs. Relationship, what choice do I make?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-vs-relationship-what-choice-do-i-make/419684)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2007, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-vs-relationship-what-choice-do-i-make/419684 "2007-09-19T21:33:04Z")
Met a guy that lived across the country, we fell in love, dated long distance for a few years, then I decided to move 3000 miles to be with him. I left behind a bunch of really good friends, and a sister and her family w… --- ## [My Phlebotomist Thinks I'm Sexy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-phlebotomist-thinks-im-sexy/447965)
**Author:** [@kdeus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kdeus)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-phlebotomist-thinks-im-sexy/447965 "2008-05-20T23:48:36Z")
(No phlebotomists were harmed in the production of this story). Last week, there was a Red Cross blood drive in my building. They were slammed with people all day (a good problem to have – too many donors), and I was t… --- ## [Crash 2004, the rape scene and the ending bugged me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crash-2004-the-rape-scene-and-the-ending-bugged-me/607270)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crash-2004-the-rape-scene-and-the-ending-bugged-me/607270 "2011-12-27T04:12:53Z")
I never saw much discussion about this anywhere, but it really bugged me. The scene where the racist cop played by Matt Dillon is raping/sexually assaulting the wife is kind of vague, it looks like he is just groping he… --- ## [At last, Dr. Scylla, we meet again, but THIS time, the advantage is mine!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-dr-scylla-we-meet-again-but-this-time-the-advantage-is-mine/74712)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2001, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-last-dr-scylla-we-meet-again-but-this-time-the-advantage-is-mine/74712 "2001-08-07T16:13:49Z")
Dr Scylla, I have no need to trap you in an inescapable cell or a foolproof deathtrap. What I intend is far more diablolical (thoroughly against good-guy code, but what the hell: Connery woulda done it!). In other words,… --- ## [Advanced vs. advance as an adjective](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advanced-vs-advance-as-an-adjective/175559)
**Author:** [@Wumpus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wumpus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advanced-vs-advance-as-an-adjective/175559 "2014-07-09T13:30:56Z")
I was brought up to use the adjective “advanced” to mean “higher in degree or ability” and the adjective “advance” to mean “earlier in time.” For example: -he’s an advanced student. -that’s an advanced technology. and … --- ## [Why are people bad with money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-bad-with-money/631768)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-bad-with-money/631768 "2012-08-18T15:39:05Z")
Something I noticed is that some people manage their money better than others, but it is often independent of actual wealth/background. My wife is very frugal. She likes dressing well, having cute handbags, girly stuff,… --- ## [Why does the media portray mass shooters as mostly white men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-media-portray-mass-shooters-as-mostly-white-men/837043)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-media-portray-mass-shooters-as-mostly-white-men/837043 "2025-09-17T05:05:53Z")
TIL that a majority of mass shooters are black. I was genuinely shocked. Is this being largely ignored by the media out of political correctness, or because of a lack of concern for black victims? --- ## [Sports Villains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-villains/565071)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-villains/565071 "2011-01-02T20:48:10Z")
Who are the players and teams that you actively root AGAINST? Don’t count traditional rivalries–if you’re a Yankees fan, it’s going to be assumed that you root against the Red Sox. If you hate a particular player from … --- ## [What post-War art do you think will "stand the test of time"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-post-war-art-do-you-think-will-stand-the-test-of-time/679257)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-post-war-art-do-you-think-will-stand-the-test-of-time/679257 "2014-01-24T01:12:11Z")
I find the lack of survival of literature in various eras fascinating. I was recently commenting on another thread that basically no American drama is recognized as “great” until the 20th century. Even then, I think it’s… --- ## [You can go back in time for 15 minutes. What do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-go-back-in-time-for-15-minutes-what-do-you-do/618460)
**Author:** [@Ian\_D.Bergkamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ian_D.Bergkamp)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-go-back-in-time-for-15-minutes-what-do-you-do/618460 "2012-04-13T22:02:54Z")
The rules are that you have to go back to a known date and place (you can have some wiggle room on the exact time of day, however). You can take anything you want and leave any of it there when you return. You can bring … --- ## [Kate Bush 101 for Americans (Ask the Kate Bush fan)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-bush-101-for-americans-ask-the-kate-bush-fan/324433)
**Author:** [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2005, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-bush-101-for-americans-ask-the-kate-bush-fan/324433 "2005-10-06T14:52:15Z")
First, she’s not related to the American politicians. Second, practically everyone in the world (outside America) who knows anything about music knows who she is. She’s had hits and top-of-the-charts albums all over the… --- ## [It's equinox time again in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-equinox-time-again-in-the-mmp/950982)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-equinox-time-again-in-the-mmp/950982 "2021-10-04T18:50:28Z")
I welcome autumn, except for the extra darkness part. It’ll be even worse when we change the clocks, but that’s still weeks away. Oh, and the leaf-raking part - that sucks, even tho we have the mulcher-vac to do most of … --- ## [Trivial things you've done this week no other dopers have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivial-things-youve-done-this-week-no-other-dopers-have/364261)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2006, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivial-things-youve-done-this-week-no-other-dopers-have/364261 "2006-08-27T21:48:58Z")
Today I: repaired my windshield wiper. again! took a photo of crumpled tissues You? --- ## [I Think I Just Saw Trump's Winning Campaign Slogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-just-saw-trumps-winning-campaign-slogan/845229)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-just-saw-trumps-winning-campaign-slogan/845229 "2019-12-27T17:00:48Z")
They are not coming for me. They are coming for you. I am just in the way. Link Damn. I just read the latest Andrew Sullivan column. (I cannot find it at the moment.) Somehow that lead me to the meme above. Damn. I thi… --- ## [Malaysia Flight 370 - who's paying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malaysia-flight-370-whos-paying/684977)
**Author:** [@C\_K\_Dexter\_Haven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C_K_Dexter_Haven)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2015, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/malaysia-flight-370-whos-paying/684977 "2015-08-02T10:18:55Z")
OK, no discussion about tragedy or incompetence or terrorism. I’m asking the factual question: there’s this multi-million dollar search going on, with high-tech equipment and lengthy flights searching. Who’s paying fo… --- ## [Music: 12 Notes/Octave - No Known Explanation??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-12-notes-octave-no-known-explanation/484645)
**Author:** [@Bad\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bad_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-12-notes-octave-no-known-explanation/484645 "2009-02-06T17:10:23Z")
I recently became curious as to why humans perceive exactly 12 notes in a musical octave. As far as I can tell this is not culturally specific - the music of all cultures is still made up of these 12 notes. After some … --- ## [Went on a job interview a week ago - do I contact them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-on-a-job-interview-a-week-ago-do-i-contact-them/543828)
**Author:** [@DivineComedienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DivineComedienne)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-on-a-job-interview-a-week-ago-do-i-contact-them/543828 "2011-03-28T17:02:29Z")
Last Saturday I went on an interview for a part-time job (I already have a full-time job, this is just for extra income). It went very well. The gentleman told me that he had narrowed it down to three candidates to inte… --- ## [Are there any "good" dictators?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-dictators/163522)
**Author:** [@Bob55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bob55)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2003, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-good-dictators/163522 "2003-04-04T20:49:07Z")
This may be IMHO or border on a Great Debate, but I’d really like a factual answer to this question. I’d like to think “if I ran things” as a dictator I’d be a benevolent leader, do things for the common good, and do it… --- ## [Movie characters that chain smoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-characters-that-chain-smoke/688480)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-characters-that-chain-smoke/688480 "2014-05-18T20:03:15Z")
I’m looking for the name of the actor, character and movie in which someone smokes like a chimney. Hopefully, we will come up with the name of the person who should have died of lung cancer before the movie was released… --- ## [News Anchor is fired for referring to Kamala Harris as colored in news promo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-anchor-is-fired-for-referring-to-kamala-harris-as-colored-in-news-promo/918775)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-anchor-is-fired-for-referring-to-kamala-harris-as-colored-in-news-promo/918775 "2020-08-30T14:27:54Z")
IMHO firing a journalist for using the word colored in a news promo seems unjustified. Yes he should be counseled to use African-American or Black instead. I was taught to use the term colored by my parents and teachers… --- ## [Am i getting old or is football now too brutal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-old-or-is-football-now-too-brutal/557539)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2010, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-old-or-is-football-now-too-brutal/557539 "2010-10-21T05:08:13Z")
I have watched college and pro football for 50 years (yeah I guess I am old) and I swear I cringe when I see some of these head on hits at full speed. So what happens yesterday at Rutgers? http://www.latimes.com/sports… --- ## [Ever see an uncensored Benny Hill Show shown by mistake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-see-an-uncensored-benny-hill-show-shown-by-mistake/831287)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-see-an-uncensored-benny-hill-show-shown-by-mistake/831287 "2019-03-18T20:29:41Z")
Back in the early eighties one of our local stations showed Benny Hill late Saturday night. There was one time they showed an episode with a fair amount of nudity. I thought that I might have dozed off before it came o… --- ## [No, I don't have 'Short-Man Complex'... YOU have the complex!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-i-dont-have-short-man-complex-you-have-the-complex/143398)
**Author:** [@Diff\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diff_T)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2002, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-i-dont-have-short-man-complex-you-have-the-complex/143398 "2002-12-23T18:45:36Z")
My female friend tried setting me up with one of her friends. I thought it was a very bad idea, because dating a friend of a friend can end up horribly. The friend might take side if a breakup should accrue. You could… --- ## [Do Conservatives consider potential for long-term stability ("final state") in advocating policy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-conservatives-consider-potential-for-long-term-stability-final-state-in-advocating-policy/672380)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-conservatives-consider-potential-for-long-term-stability-final-state-in-advocating-policy/672380 "2013-10-30T17:18:41Z")
One thing I find frustratingly absent in policy debates in the US is this question: Is this really going to work, be stable, etc., in the long run? Liberals like me don’t bring up the point, and Conservatives don’t seem … --- ## [What whisky would you recommend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-whisky-would-you-recommend/695386)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-whisky-would-you-recommend/695386 "2014-08-14T16:59:13Z")
I’ve tried a few and so far, the ones I liked best were, unsurprisingly, Glenfiddich and Jameson. So, what other whiskies might I like? When I say “whisky” I include bourbon, scotch and similar drinks. --- ## [Next to the airplane, what's the farthest-traveling manmade flying machine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-to-the-airplane-whats-the-farthest-traveling-manmade-flying-machine/574352)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-to-the-airplane-whats-the-farthest-traveling-manmade-flying-machine/574352 "2011-03-16T00:31:08Z")
And by farthest-traveling, I mean cross-continental, as in migrating like a bird. --- ## [what size of a man can fit into a manhole?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-size-of-a-man-can-fit-into-a-manhole/508601)
**Author:** [@goemon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/goemon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-size-of-a-man-can-fit-into-a-manhole/508601 "2009-09-03T01:33:35Z")
whenever i see manholes i always think they are too small for anyone to enter but i know people are supposed to be able to gain entry. what are the size guidelines required of people to get a job that requires manhole en… --- ## [The "Favorite One-Liner or Phrase" from song lyrics game.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-favorite-one-liner-or-phrase-from-song-lyrics-game/190065)
**Author:** [@wakimika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wakimika)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2003, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-favorite-one-liner-or-phrase-from-song-lyrics-game/190065 "2003-07-26T01:42:41Z")
This has probably been done before. It seems like most everything has been done at the SMDB. But it’s fun, so play along if you like. Just post your favorite one-liner or phrase from a song lyric. I’ll give three example… --- ## [Helicopter question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-question/724964)
**Author:** [@Potestas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Potestas)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helicopter-question/724964 "2015-07-17T14:45:20Z")
Say you own a your own helicopter and have the appropriate certifications needed to fly it and say you or a family member one day got injured and you wanted to take them to the emergency room, could you just hop in your … --- ## [Making a wedding ring out of blood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-wedding-ring-out-of-blood/688597)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-wedding-ring-out-of-blood/688597 "2014-05-17T17:40:12Z")
Imagine a couple-to-be want to give their wedding rings a rather personal touch: they want them to be steel rings where the iron is extracted from their own blood. Two questions arise, then: First, is it even possible … --- ## [Velcro doesn't work when wet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/velcro-doesnt-work-when-wet/313482)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2005, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/velcro-doesnt-work-when-wet/313482 "2005-07-22T00:02:00Z")
In a recent discussion of Teva sandals and the like, it came up that serious river guides use ones that have buckled straps rather than velcro, because the velcro doesn’t hold well when it’s wet. This is the first I’ve … --- ## [Alcoholics Anonymous: Good? Bad? Indifferent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcoholics-anonymous-good-bad-indifferent/535084)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcoholics-anonymous-good-bad-indifferent/535084 "2010-04-11T16:28:12Z")
I have been in a conversation regarding the efficacy and overall usefulness of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Unfortunately the info on this seems to be all over the place from opinions they are cult-like and do more harm t… --- ## [Why are pistachios sold in the shells?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-pistachios-sold-in-the-shells/297372)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-pistachios-sold-in-the-shells/297372 "2005-04-06T01:05:41Z")
Every other nut, you can buy in the shell, or shelled. But I’ve never seen pistachios offered for sale without the shells. Why is that? --- ## [Put silver wings on my son's chest - WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/put-silver-wings-on-my-sons-chest-wtf/371425)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2006, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/put-silver-wings-on-my-sons-chest-wtf/371425 "2006-09-07T20:14:14Z")
Ballad of the Green Berets What massive egotism! She’s lost her husband and now she’s supposed to sacrifice her kid? Yeah right! --- ## [The Feud: The Middle East by Tom Scud \[game over\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-the-middle-east-by-tom-scud-game-over/561588)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-feud-the-middle-east-by-tom-scud-game-over/561588 "2010-11-29T04:55:47Z")
Object of the game: Give the most popular answer for each category. Rules: No reading the thread before answering. This is on the honor system. Formatting rules must be followed (see below). Joke answers will not be … --- ## [Hacking emails is no joke - why don't Americans Care about the Sony Hack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hacking-emails-is-no-joke-why-dont-americans-care-about-the-sony-hack/707367)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hacking-emails-is-no-joke-why-dont-americans-care-about-the-sony-hack/707367 "2014-12-21T14:54:17Z")
Excellent Editorial. These attacks went way beyond celebrities. Sony employees and their families medical records have been leaked. This was targeted intimidation by N Korea and the American public doesn’t seem to give… --- ## [Is there something wrong with the way my kid talks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-something-wrong-with-the-way-my-kid-talks/554336)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-something-wrong-with-the-way-my-kid-talks/554336 "2010-09-21T23:32:16Z")
Of course asking here is no substitute for seeing an expert, but I’m certain I’m just being paranoid and would rather avoid embarrassing myself, my kid and my pocketbook about this. Here’s the deal. I wish I’d recorded … --- ## [Am I missing something? Is John Wayne really that good an actor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-missing-something-is-john-wayne-really-that-good-an-actor/139339)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2002, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-missing-something-is-john-wayne-really-that-good-an-actor/139339 "2002-12-03T16:31:12Z")
Ivylad is a huge John Wayne fan. Even if he’s seen the movie a dozen times, he has to watch it again. Me, I’ve never seen the big deal. To me, Wayne is somewhat wooden as an actor, and I think he only really portrayed… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1729&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1731&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)