# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1776&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:** 1777 --- ## [Attn : Cecil Adams, or Eutychus Stick his Neck Out ... Maybe a Little Too Far](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attn-cecil-adams-or-eutychus-stick-his-neck-out-maybe-a-little-too-far/109711)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2002, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attn-cecil-adams-or-eutychus-stick-his-neck-out-maybe-a-little-too-far/109711 "2002-05-22T03:53:49Z")
Our beloved leader Cecil Adams currently has 99 posts. Considering his loathing of technonolgy, I sincerely doubt that we’ll ever see the day when he gets up to the 1000 post level, so this may be the only chance we get… --- ## [Why are my pants so complicated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-my-pants-so-complicated/591589)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-my-pants-so-complicated/591589 "2011-08-09T20:10:31Z")
Buttoning up my dress pants has always seemed oddly complex to me. First, I have an internal button to button up the triangular piece of cloth that goes over the dickhole on the inside (what’s that cloth for, anyway? T… --- ## [No, not the novocaine! NOOOOO!!! (How evil is your dentist?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-not-the-novocaine-nooooo-how-evil-is-your-dentist/59222)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2001, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-not-the-novocaine-nooooo-how-evil-is-your-dentist/59222 "2001-06-13T06:57:14Z")
I’ve got a shiny new crown today. Look- see it back there? No- waaaaaay back in the back. AAAAHHHHHH. Yep that’s it. Anyway, let’s talk about dentists. For the longest time I had a dentist who would spray my gums with a… --- ## [What is your favorite way to eat REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-way-to-eat-reeses-peanut-butter-cups/623510)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-way-to-eat-reeses-peanut-butter-cups/623510 "2012-06-01T17:21:20Z")
Subject says it all. Poll is coming. --- ## [What was the most concentrated artillery bombardment in history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-concentrated-artillery-bombardment-in-history/780115)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-concentrated-artillery-bombardment-in-history/780115 "2017-02-20T20:26:14Z")
In terms of shells per-minute, per-square mile. What was the most concentrated artillery bombardment in history? Not the largest in total (which was, IIRC D-day) but the largest bombardment, in the shortest time, on the … --- ## [Federal Judge rules against different fitness standards for women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-judge-rules-against-different-fitness-standards-for-women/690749)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2014, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-judge-rules-against-different-fitness-standards-for-women/690749 "2014-10-16T10:08:32Z")
http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Articles/2014/06/12/FBI-Gender-Discrimination-6-12.aspx The FBI engaged in gender discrimination by using a physical fitness test for prospective agents that is biased against men, a fe… --- ## [I'm looking for a military strategy game with really good AI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-military-strategy-game-with-really-good-ai/674776)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-military-strategy-game-with-really-good-ai/674776 "2013-11-26T16:14:25Z")
Ideally, I want something realtively simple – something like the Axis & Allies board game or maybe a step up from that, for a PC platform. But what I really want is a really smart AI opponent. The ones I’ve tried have … --- ## [diggleblop, learn the fucking rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diggleblop-learn-the-fucking-rules/372946)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2006, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diggleblop-learn-the-fucking-rules/372946 "2006-10-02T21:53:19Z")
…as evidenced by your fuckwit behaviour in this thread and this post in what was otherwise a cool thread, I can look forward to a short membership from you, thankfully. God, you are an objectionanable cunt. --- ## [Why was old Penn Station in NYC ever allowed to be demolished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-old-penn-station-in-nyc-ever-allowed-to-be-demolished/481209)
**Author:** [@Quintas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quintas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2009, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-old-penn-station-in-nyc-ever-allowed-to-be-demolished/481209 "2009-01-15T07:13:04Z")
This:Vintage Depots - Old Penn Station once stood on the site of Madison Square Garden. My question is, Why? How did planners in the early 60’s convince the city to demolish a beautiful iconic structure and replac… --- ## [How do “The Office” writers justify Dwight being the top salesman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-office-writers-justify-dwight-being-the-top-salesman/437410)
**Author:** [@Baraqiyal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baraqiyal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-office-writers-justify-dwight-being-the-top-salesman/437410 "2020-03-05T00:16:33Z")
Let’s face it, Dwight is a complete dweeb. He has virtually no people skills, and at times seems seems mentally ill (e.g., believing his computer has become sentient, killing his neighbor’s dog believing it is a werewolf… --- ## [Ancestry DNA test. What to expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancestry-dna-test-what-to-expect/929058)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancestry-dna-test-what-to-expect/929058 "2026-05-14T02:52:29Z")
Hello Everyone, For Christmas my wife got me an Ancestry DNA test. I’m looking forward to sending it off and seeing the results to see if they confirm what I think is my family history. What kind of information can I … --- ## [Why is chickenpox worse in adults than in children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-chickenpox-worse-in-adults-than-in-children/455741)
**Author:** [@Speaker\_for\_the\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speaker_for_the_Dead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-chickenpox-worse-in-adults-than-in-children/455741 "2008-07-09T15:52:33Z")
Pretty clear. Infected adults suffer from worse blisters and more complications. People want their kids to get chicken pox so they won’t suffer later. Why do adults fare worse? --- ## [Bud screws drinkers once again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bud-screws-drinkers-once-again/655994)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bud-screws-drinkers-once-again/655994 "2013-04-23T01:03:31Z")
Behold the new can. They say it’s to attract the younger (legal) drinker. Never mind that the can went from 12 oz. to 11.3 oz. That wasn’t the motivation at all for the world’s largest selling beer. Not in the least. F… --- ## [I'm hoping to buy a used Honda Civic. Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-hoping-to-buy-a-used-honda-civic-advice/309967)
**Author:** [@Blunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blunt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2005, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-hoping-to-buy-a-used-honda-civic-advice/309967 "2005-06-29T14:13:40Z")
OK, I’m in the market for a new (used) car, and I’ve pretty much decided on a Honda Civic sedan. Basically, I’m looking for an economical car that will last me 10+ years, and is something that isn’t necessarily “impress… --- ## [Is Karma a really a myth, ...or is it real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-karma-a-really-a-myth-or-is-it-real/564114)
**Author:** [@K-MAN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K-MAN)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-karma-a-really-a-myth-or-is-it-real/564114 "2010-12-22T05:51:26Z")
Have any of you actually experienced something, where you found yourself saying, wow, that’s Karma (Good or Bad)? --- ## [Romney Says He Was Wrong About The 47%](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-says-he-was-wrong-about-the-47/636822)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romney-says-he-was-wrong-about-the-47/636822 "2012-10-12T17:14:02Z")
The day after the debate, Romney now disavows his 47% claim. Boy, I bet Mitt was pissed Obama never brought it up, so that he could have used this opportunity to spin that statement. Despite the outcry from fellow Demo… --- ## [Shaking Your Family Tree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaking-your-family-tree/674885)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaking-your-family-tree/674885 "2013-12-23T01:08:25Z")
I’ve been doing some genology research into my family and over the years have discovered some facts (some I knew previously, some are new to me). For others looking into their families, what things have your discovered? … --- ## [Reese's Pieces Pronunciation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reeses-pieces-pronunciation/736208)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2015, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reeses-pieces-pronunciation/736208 "2015-11-09T19:59:50Z")
I just returned from buying Halloween candy for the kiddos tomorrow. I only got the good stuff, because I was a kid once, too, and crappy candy on Halloween is a bad thing. I picked up Snickers, Twix, M&M’s, and Reese’s … --- ## [Brainglutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainglutton/571813)
**Author:** [@Bambro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambro)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainglutton/571813 "2011-03-03T18:17:29Z")
Not really mad at you, but I didn’t want to post this any of your (MANY) GD threads on the subject… Do you get paid based on how many ME threads you start? By my count you have 6 threads on the front page all talking ab… --- ## [Egg-laying hens: no eyes or feathers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-laying-hens-no-eyes-or-feathers/632309)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-laying-hens-no-eyes-or-feathers/632309 "2012-08-23T18:09:24Z")
Somebody recently told me that the hens used for laying eggs in the big factory-farms have no feathers and no eyes. I know they’re confined to small cages, and have been bred solely for their egg-laying ability, but is … --- ## [“Post Jokes From All Over The World” \[Not US & England\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-jokes-from-all-over-the-world-not-us-england/947472)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-jokes-from-all-over-the-world-not-us-england/947472 "2025-07-06T10:21:03Z")
Old jokes, new jokes… Not only for the laughs, but I think you can learn a lot from humor, especially with a date to correspond with the events of the time. I was just talking to a friend about jokes from all over, and … --- ## [Children addressing adults as "ma'am" or "sir"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-addressing-adults-as-maam-or-sir/409759)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2007, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-addressing-adults-as-maam-or-sir/409759 "2007-07-04T12:10:09Z")
I just got my son back from a prolonged visit to his grandma’s house. Last night, I asked him a question and he answered me, “Yes ma’am”. I looked at him as if he had just grown another head and he explained that his g… --- ## [When did "Architechted" become a word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-architechted-become-a-word/434784)
**Author:** [@MC\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MC_E)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-architechted-become-a-word/434784 "2008-02-02T16:17:22Z")
What the fuck? Architects design things. And don’t get me started on “recruitment” And all of the other non-words that are becoming popular. Grrr. Get off of my lawn! --- ## [Double Jeopardy and the movie "Fracture" (SPOILER)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-jeopardy-and-the-movie-fracture-spoiler/419143)
**Author:** [@Fireclown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fireclown)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2007, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/double-jeopardy-and-the-movie-fracture-spoiler/419143 "2007-09-15T07:06:34Z")
I just watched the movie Fracture, and have a legal question about this. In case you have not seen the movie, Anthony Hopkins shoots his wife in the face and is charged with attempted murder. However he has hidden and ma… --- ## [Poll: What constitutes being a member of the Mile-High Club?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-constitutes-being-a-member-of-the-mile-high-club/133373)
**Author:** [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2002, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-what-constitutes-being-a-member-of-the-mile-high-club/133373 "2002-10-25T01:15:19Z")
My friend and I are having an argument. I say oral sex is enough to make you a member. She says in order to be a member, you have to have intercourse. Who’s right? --- ## [CD quality bitrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cd-quality-bitrate/196250)
**Author:** [@Thinktank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thinktank)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2003, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cd-quality-bitrate/196250 "2003-08-20T01:09:11Z")
Ok, I googled, I searched the archive… no joy Can someone explain to me how the bitrate comes into play since theoretically 44.1Khz is “CD quality”. My guess is it’s something like compression on a JPEG where the size/q… --- ## [Reference books exist, people! (mild, swear-free)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reference-books-exist-people-mild-swear-free/249795)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2004, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reference-books-exist-people-mild-swear-free/249795 "2004-06-15T12:30:00Z")
OK, so recently on these hallowed pages we’ve heard people insisting that “mute point” (for moot point) and “another thing coming” for “another think coming”, are correct. Both easily proved wrong with less than 30 secon… --- ## [My Busy Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-busy-day/240805)
**Author:** [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-busy-day/240805 "2004-04-26T01:39:56Z")
Actually it was a sorta busy day. It surely wasn’t a day of Hurculean busy-ness, but a bunch of things happened. Luckily they happened all in a row rather than all at the same time. If they happened all at the same time … --- ## [To Kill a Dino-Bird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-kill-a-dino-bird/515265)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2009, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-kill-a-dino-bird/515265 "2009-10-31T12:25:24Z")
Yep, still researching my story. Apparently, shooting an elephant in the head is a bad idea, since its large sinuses will protect it. So, where should a skilled hunter with basic knowledge of a Dinosaur skeleton and a N… --- ## [What if every US billionaire gave $2mil to help pay off the debt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-every-us-billionaire-gave-2mil-to-help-pay-off-the-debt/575476)
**Author:** [@humanafterall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/humanafterall)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-every-us-billionaire-gave-2mil-to-help-pay-off-the-debt/575476 "2011-03-23T23:49:55Z")
Could it help? Would it be enough? I don’t think they would agree to it, but what if they did? What good could it do? --- ## [Florida Dopefest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226)
**Author:** [@Shaolinrabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shaolinrabbit)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2003, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-dopefest/169226 "2003-06-15T23:23:17Z")
I’m curious, but would anyone go to a Florida Dopefest/ Minidope? What form might that take? I’m still fairly new here, so I’m not yet up on where the dopefests are usually held. Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Explain to me the allure of Shiner Bock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-the-allure-of-shiner-bock/433084)
**Author:** [@Cluricaun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cluricaun)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-the-allure-of-shiner-bock/433084 "2011-01-02T16:48:51Z")
I’m a beer drinking guy. I’m a big fan of most beers and I really dig getting my hands on something new, especially if I’ve heard good things about it. My Texas friends have always sung the praises of this one, which u… --- ## [It's A Shiny New MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-shiny-new-mmp/925698)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-shiny-new-mmp/925698 "2020-11-23T16:19:49Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 49 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 70 and N.O.S. for the day. A for real Autumn day in south Jawja! The big item on today’s agenda is to spiff da cave. A… --- ## [Need opinions (genuine critique) on a painting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinions-genuine-critique-on-a-painting/446601)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-opinions-genuine-critique-on-a-painting/446601 "2008-05-14T15:29:43Z")
As background, this is an assignment to do a self portrait (shoulders & up) that incorporates “the inner you” in a surreal way. The other criteria is the canvas must be 5’ x 5’ so this painting is almost as tall as I am.… --- ## [Can the Lions go 0-16 again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-lions-go-0-16-again/510780)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-lions-go-0-16-again/510780 "2009-09-29T01:55:05Z")
The mightly blue and silver, having gone 0-16 last year, are off to another quick start, getting hammered by the Saints in Week One. So the questions are: Do you think the Lions have what it takes to rack up another … --- ## [What's a football club?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-football-club/614136)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-football-club/614136 "2012-03-06T17:47:10Z")
Every once in a while, I hear something about “Manchester United” or another “football club”. I’ve always been confused by this, and Wikipedia doesn’t do a very good job of clarifying the difference between a “football c… --- ## [Why do people troll message boards and forums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-troll-message-boards-and-forums/645225)
**Author:** [@TheCrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheCrow)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-troll-message-boards-and-forums/645225 "2012-12-29T16:43:56Z")
Do you think there is any deeper reason besides having fun? I think trolling can have something to do with anti social personality disorder. But, I am not an expert on human psychology therefore I cannot firmly state tha… --- ## [Why would Obama even contemplate an Obama-Hillary ticket? The notion is absurd.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-obama-even-contemplate-an-obama-hillary-ticket-the-notion-is-absurd/451849)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2008, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-obama-even-contemplate-an-obama-hillary-ticket-the-notion-is-absurd/451849 "2008-06-08T22:48:11Z")
She’s angling for an invite, but she has no real leverage, she has been graceless in pending defeat (so far) and she would be very unlikely to make a good second banana. Plus I rather doubt they would get along. Unless … --- ## [Do you believe it's immoral to willingly enlist in the military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-its-immoral-to-willingly-enlist-in-the-military/840901)
**Author:** [@CatRummage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatRummage)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-its-immoral-to-willingly-enlist-in-the-military/840901 "2019-10-06T23:11:49Z")
If you think it would depends on the military then you could use the US Military and the IDF as examples. --- ## [TV's new Fall Bombs - Predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tvs-new-fall-bombs-predictions/310871)
**Author:** [@Plynck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plynck)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2005, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tvs-new-fall-bombs-predictions/310871 "2005-11-26T01:19:01Z")
Well, it’s summer rerun time, and that’s when I take a certain amount of schadenfreude in predicting which Fall television shows won’t make it for a full season, based upon their capsule descriptions. Let’s face it, mos… --- ## [How to remove something stuck on a photo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-remove-something-stuck-on-a-photo/447969)
**Author:** [@feppytweed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/feppytweed)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-remove-something-stuck-on-a-photo/447969 "2008-05-06T14:54:56Z")
I have a picture that was in an envelope. The flap was tucked in and the adhesive and a little of the paper are now stuck to the photo. How can I remove the adhesive and paper without hurting the picture? Thanks in adva… --- ## [Religious types who absolve themselves of responsibility for their problems.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-types-who-absolve-themselves-of-responsibility-for-their-problems/443991)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2008, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religious-types-who-absolve-themselves-of-responsibility-for-their-problems/443991 "2008-04-15T15:27:43Z")
I don’t often post in GD so go easy pleez! I was watching a programme on tv yesterday about the world’s heaviest man. One thing that was obvious was how religious he was/is. Another thing was how much he was thanking … --- ## [How would you describe the Doper above you to a RL friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-describe-the-doper-above-you-to-a-rl-friend/567918)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-describe-the-doper-above-you-to-a-rl-friend/567918 "2011-01-30T10:54:15Z")
How would you describe the poster above you, based just on what they’ve posted on the Dope, to a real life friend? --- ## [Bad Ideas for Theme Weddings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-ideas-for-theme-weddings/442737)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2008, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-ideas-for-theme-weddings/442737 "2008-04-18T03:10:35Z")
During lunch at work today, our usually bizarre conversations got especially silly. Starting with one of the guys talking about what I should wear as mother-of-the-bride (he voted for Goth) we eventually segued to theme… --- ## [Mental exercises to help falling asleep.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-exercises-to-help-falling-asleep/567811)
**Author:** [@pdunderhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pdunderhill)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-exercises-to-help-falling-asleep/567811 "2011-01-21T01:43:52Z")
I should point out at the start that I’m a light sleeper and also have problems falling asleep in the first place. Over the years I’ve been using mathematical problems to help me drift off. Things like thinking of a 4 d… --- ## [Doc Ock throwing a car.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-ock-throwing-a-car/787144)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doc-ock-throwing-a-car/787144 "2017-05-30T02:32:36Z")
A Spider-man movie trivia question: Peter Parker is having lunch with somebody. Outside, Dr Octopus picks up a car and throws it through the restaurant window. Is he standing on his two human legs when he picks up the c… --- ## [A gift from the dead: What would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-gift-from-the-dead-what-would-you-do/647511)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-gift-from-the-dead-what-would-you-do/647511 "2013-01-20T14:29:31Z")
Here is the situation: Your cousin has died. He was a big sports fan. You liked him but were not particularly close. You attend the viewing and note that he is laid out wearing his prized sports jersey of his favorite te… --- ## [Do you believe Andre Agassi really "hates" tennis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-andre-agassi-really-hates-tennis/573077)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-andre-agassi-really-hates-tennis/573077 "2011-07-13T23:52:16Z")
I read his wonderful book this summer and probably the most famous thing he says in it, at least to tennis fans, is that he hates tennis. He always has, he says. He goes on about it too. He does not say, “I hated tennis… --- ## [Does anyone know what my SDMB user name is/means?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-my-sdmb-user-name-is-means/142668)
**Author:** [@wfq1513](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wfq1513)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2003, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-my-sdmb-user-name-is-means/142668 "2003-01-15T18:02:34Z")
It is not totally random A few will recognize its form/structure I’ll be really impressed with the person who comes up with the right answer --- ## [Wore some pajama pants with cute frogs, was approached by white nationalists.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wore-some-pajama-pants-with-cute-frogs-was-approached-by-white-nationalists/779757)
**Author:** [@DkTrdGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DkTrdGuy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wore-some-pajama-pants-with-cute-frogs-was-approached-by-white-nationalists/779757 "2017-02-14T22:27:15Z")
Lately, I’ve learned two lessons. Follow the news more closely. Never wear pajama pants out in public. I made a quick run to the grocery store to get some diet cherry coke, white bread, and ranch dressing. It was late… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1775&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1777&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)