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**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-in-bed-ever-had-it-ever-served-it-ever-wanted-it/692180 "2014-07-05T03:43:20Z")
I’ve never had breakfast in bed - not on Mother’s Day, not on my birthday, not even when I was sick. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t consider it to be a treat. When I first wake up, I head to the bathroom to answer nature’s… --- ## [McCainites for lower taxes: do you make over 250G?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mccainites-for-lower-taxes-do-you-make-over-250g/462926)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mccainites-for-lower-taxes-do-you-make-over-250g/462926 "2008-09-15T14:41:15Z")
This is for those who support McCain primarily \* because he will tax Americans (he says) less than Obama will: Taking Obama at his word that he will cause the taxes of those earning over $250,000 to go up (while keeping… --- ## [Optimal strategy for playing "Deal or No Deal"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optimal-strategy-for-playing-deal-or-no-deal/346481)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2006, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optimal-strategy-for-playing-deal-or-no-deal/346481 "2006-03-04T20:32:36Z")
A simple new game show on NBC, but surprisingly interesting. The premise: The player is shown 26 identical briefcases (held by models with lots of cleavage, but that’s irrelevant). Each is secretly labelled randomly… --- ## [How does a roller coaster get stuck upside down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-roller-coaster-get-stuck-upside-down/407557)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Call\_Me\_Shirley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Call_Me_Shirley)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2007, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-roller-coaster-get-stuck-upside-down/407557 "2007-06-14T12:52:16Z")
This roller coaster got stuck upside down due to a power failure. But roller coasters are not powered by electricity when going through loops. They are free-wheeling. The only time they are powered by electricity is w… --- ## ["Mitchum" deodorant--Did Revlon's people have to clear it with Robert?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitchum-deodorant-did-revlons-people-have-to-clear-it-with-robert/432570)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitchum-deodorant-did-revlons-people-have-to-clear-it-with-robert/432570 "2014-11-10T13:32:45Z")
Does anyone know how Mitchum Deodorant got its name? The brand attempts to project a somewhat macho identity, not entirely inconsistent with Robert Mitchum’s image in movies. However, it must be admitted that Mitchum… --- ## [Wanna see who can make the most noise? I'll take that bet, motherfucker.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanna-see-who-can-make-the-most-noise-ill-take-that-bet-motherfucker/406250)
**Author:** [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2007, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanna-see-who-can-make-the-most-noise-ill-take-that-bet-motherfucker/406250 "2007-06-03T11:38:51Z")
For the last two weeks you have hammered, sawed, and made an obscene amount of noise building your jerry-rigged truck structure. It’s a piece of shit and so are you. You’d think that the 7-foot cop who came over and to… --- ## [Bugs Bunny, 1939-2005; or, Latest New Lows Set By TV Execs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bugs-bunny-1939-2005-or-latest-new-lows-set-by-tv-execs/290489)
**Author:** [@don\_Jaime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_Jaime)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2005, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bugs-bunny-1939-2005-or-latest-new-lows-set-by-tv-execs/290489 "2005-03-14T18:50:08Z")
Look at this shit. Just look at it. Bugs Bunny is not an 3dgy antihero. He does not look like the villain out of a bad 3D game. He does not need to be revamped. Just put the old cartoons on DVD and that will solve e… --- ## [Michelle Obama must be disowned!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michelle-obama-must-be-disowned/533799)
**Author:** [@Slypork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slypork)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michelle-obama-must-be-disowned/533799 "2010-03-28T02:45:53Z")
I knew there was a reason I didn’t like her! According to this site Michelle Obama basically declared that New York style pizza is better than Chicago Style! First she wasn’t proud of her country and now this. She is not… --- ## [In a common law jurisdiction, can a judge question a witness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-common-law-jurisdiction-can-a-judge-question-a-witness/526805)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-common-law-jurisdiction-can-a-judge-question-a-witness/526805 "2010-01-29T13:13:30Z")
SSIA. Thanks, Rob --- ## [What is the future of Egyptian-Israeli relations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-future-of-egyptian-israeli-relations/626173)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-future-of-egyptian-israeli-relations/626173 "2012-06-30T03:16:38Z")
Mohammed Morsi (or Morsy), the Muslim Brotherhood/\[candidate, \[url=Celebration in Egypt as Morsi declared winner | News | Al Jazeera\]has won the Egyptian presidential election.\](\]Freedom and Justice Party\[/url) The MB w… --- ## [SDMB Katrina Donation File](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-katrina-donation-file/319834)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2005, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-katrina-donation-file/319834 "2005-09-08T19:51:53Z")
As a challenge and inspiration for others, I’m posting my donation to the Canadian Red Cross earmarked for Hurricane Katrina. It was remarkable easy as I checked with my bank on line and they already have provided the me… --- ## [Why did Sandusky go to trial (instead of pleading guilty)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-sandusky-go-to-trial-instead-of-pleading-guilty/626195)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-sandusky-go-to-trial-instead-of-pleading-guilty/626195 "2012-07-13T09:54:38Z")
I have read a medium amount about this case, so maybe this issue has been covered well somewhere, but I just don’t see why the dude went to trial instead of pleading guilty. It doesn’t look like he mounted that much of … --- ## [Secret Service vs the President: What if the president wants to do something the Secret Service opposes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-vs-the-president-what-if-the-president-wants-to-do-something-the-secret-service-opposes/948492)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-service-vs-the-president-what-if-the-president-wants-to-do-something-the-secret-service-opposes/948492 "2022-08-07T14:02:26Z")
The title kinda says it all. As I understand it presidents are restricted by the secret service from doing many things (e.g. driving). So, what if president Biden said he was hopping in a car and driving to Starbucks f… --- ## [Explain the neocon "Better Hillary Than McCain" thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-neocon-better-hillary-than-mccain-thing/437061)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-neocon-better-hillary-than-mccain-thing/437061 "2008-02-28T07:54:01Z")
Over the past few weeks I’ve heard (or read) various prominent conservative commentators as well as average citizens state that if McCain gets the nomination, they’d campaign for Hillary instead (most notably arch-vile A… --- ## [Is sex worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sex-worth-it/851168)
**Author:** [@aaronhernandez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaronhernandez)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2020, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sex-worth-it/851168 "2020-05-12T02:27:27Z")
I’m in my 20s and never had sex but hoping to one day. My question is, is it as mind shattering as some people claim? I’ve always heard the sex is food analogy. When you have it, it’s very good but okay. When you don’t h… --- ## [Give a firm handshake.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-a-firm-handshake/691287)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-a-firm-handshake/691287 "2014-06-25T01:08:22Z")
Isn’t this taught anywhere anymore? If you are male/female/trans when you shake hands give the other person a firm hand. No need to break their hand, but just a good, firm shake. It shows respect for both you and the … --- ## [Has anyone seen Sanjay Gupta's series on marijuana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-seen-sanjay-guptas-series-on-marijuana/707807)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-seen-sanjay-guptas-series-on-marijuana/707807 "2014-12-22T22:15:18Z")
I’m watching it now on CNN, and I’ll tell you, marijuana has proven medicinal properties that I had no idea about. I’m sold. I’m now convinced that marijuana has properties to treat a number of ailments. To me, this i… --- ## [Club For Growth: "Trump's A Liberal Politician"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/club-for-growth-trumps-a-liberal-politician/731410)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/club-for-growth-trumps-a-liberal-politician/731410 "2015-09-19T04:29:35Z")
And now, the event you’ve all been waiting for, the Conservative Establishment vs Donald “McDonald” Trump! (YouTube link.) It’s really short, and cuts right to the quick: Trump is literally left of Kublai Khan and has i… --- ## [Why has no other country put a man on the moon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-no-other-country-put-a-man-on-the-moon/826327)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-no-other-country-put-a-man-on-the-moon/826327 "2018-12-27T12:36:53Z")
Yeah, it’s expensive. And being the second to do anything doesn’t have as much prestige. But I still don’t understand how every single other country in the world would allow the US to retain sole bragging rights on th… --- ## [How many ways to find North can we think of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-ways-to-find-north-can-we-think-of/842251)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-ways-to-find-north-can-we-think-of/842251 "2019-11-03T22:46:46Z")
Inspired by a couple of posts: in this thread, I pose the question to you: between us, how many different ways can we think of to locate North? In a city or in the country - wherever. A couple of rules, I think: one… --- ## [Germans: Why are you paying church tax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germans-why-are-you-paying-church-tax/636079)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/germans-why-are-you-paying-church-tax/636079 "2012-10-02T10:22:53Z")
As I understand it, the following are both the case: If you pay tax in Germany and have the right “option” selected, you pay tax towards the Catholic Church This is totally optional and furthermore it’s not just a … --- ## [News from USA and 100mph "high speed" pursuits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-from-usa-and-100mph-high-speed-pursuits/487585)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2009, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/news-from-usa-and-100mph-high-speed-pursuits/487585 "2009-02-28T21:28:08Z")
What’s the deal with those news articles? 100mph (160km/h) is just a little over cruising speed in most European countries. In Germany, if you want to do 100mph you’d better stick to the rightmost lane along with the tru… --- ## [My long disused AOL account has been hacked and spoofed--how can I get AOL to make it stop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-long-disused-aol-account-has-been-hacked-and-spoofed-how-can-i-get-aol-to-make-it-stop/672869)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-long-disused-aol-account-has-been-hacked-and-spoofed-how-can-i-get-aol-to-make-it-stop/672869 "2013-11-03T19:13:38Z")
Recently a friend of mine got an email which apparently originated from a long disused AOL account. Although I haven’t used the AOL account in several years, the email was dated today. The message itself consisted of a… --- ## [Wow, this flashlight is \*bright\*!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-this-flashlight-is-bright/742391)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-this-flashlight-is-bright/742391 "2016-01-09T03:02:40Z")
If I understand it correctly the Cree XM-L2 is currently the brightest mass-produced LED available. I just bought this flashlight for $10 and it is crazy bright. Unbelievable how cheap these superbright LEDs are. --- ## [Male/female groin shots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-female-groin-shots/258931)
**Author:** [@voodoochild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voodoochild)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2004, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-female-groin-shots/258931 "2004-08-14T02:09:13Z")
I have a question that no-one seems to be able to answer. It’s common knowledge how a kick/punch/baseball in the groin feels to a man but how does the same thing compare if you are a woman? Does the pain feel the same? W… --- ## [46 "insurgents" in Iraq get to go meet allah!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/46-insurgents-in-iraq-get-to-go-meet-allah/216129)
**Author:** [@ammo52](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ammo52)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2003, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/46-insurgents-in-iraq-get-to-go-meet-allah/216129 "2003-12-05T03:27:02Z")
http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/meast/11/30/sprj.irq.main/index.html Hope they get a chance to tell the big guy “alluh Aaaack-bar” (sic) on behalf of muslame’ers everywhere. :smiley: Glad to see that attacking convoys in… --- ## [How do I dispose of bad motherboards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-dispose-of-bad-motherboards/393505)
**Author:** [@Thinktank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thinktank)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2007, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-dispose-of-bad-motherboards/393505 "2007-03-03T18:28:25Z")
Just like the title- have computer boards I’ve been hanging onto forever because I didn’t have the time to find out how to NOT make them end-up in some hole in the ground. Any Earth-friendly suggestions? --- ## [I pit deadbeats!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-deadbeats/411205)
**Author:** [@Sofaspud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sofaspud)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-deadbeats/411205 "2007-07-13T03:47:30Z")
What the fucking hell IS it with people?! Do they think all services are free? Or do they just not give a fucking shit? My wife babysits. She’s down to one goddamn customer as of yesterday because the rest have all c… --- ## [Not so great movies you watch for the one great element they have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-so-great-movies-you-watch-for-the-one-great-element-they-have/374602)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2006, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-so-great-movies-you-watch-for-the-one-great-element-they-have/374602 "2006-10-07T17:28:53Z")
I couldn’t think of an elegant way to title this, but let’s say Plan 9 featured cinematography by James Wong Howe, or Battlefield Earth had a killer soundtrack- one still might watch these otherwise atrocious films for t… --- ## [Any sitcoms in which the protagonists end up in a lower economic class at the end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sitcoms-in-which-the-protagonists-end-up-in-a-lower-economic-class-at-the-end/755168)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2016, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-sitcoms-in-which-the-protagonists-end-up-in-a-lower-economic-class-at-the-end/755168 "2016-05-31T09:48:31Z")
In general, sitcom characters tend to end up staying largely the same or they get more successful and accomplished as the show runs. Are there examples of shows that do the opposite and have a main sitcom character deter… --- ## [How many servings in one bag of Pepperidge Farm Cookies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-servings-in-one-bag-of-pepperidge-farm-cookies/577878)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-servings-in-one-bag-of-pepperidge-farm-cookies/577878 "2011-04-12T23:44:34Z")
Well? --- ## [The elections are rigged](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elections-are-rigged/771076)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-elections-are-rigged/771076 "2016-11-09T21:40:06Z")
When Trump loses, there will be a lot of people (including Trump) who will say he lost because the elections are rigged. If the elections are rigged, how did he become the Republican candidate in the first place? I can… --- ## [Do you pick your nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-your-nose/608580)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-your-nose/608580 "2012-01-10T07:05:31Z")
Poll above. I just can’t help picking my nose! It’s crusty and clogged!! I need to get it clean!!! I don’t care if people can see me (or rather, I don’t even notice people around - I NEED TO GET MY SCHNOZZ CLEAN)!! I r… --- ## [Switzerland's "checks for pulses"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switzerlands-checks-for-pulses/673922)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switzerlands-checks-for-pulses/673922 "2013-11-16T19:41:53Z")
Switzerland is debating a program to pay every citizen: Charles Murphy, an American conservative, has expressed support for the idea, and even wrote a book about it. Obviously, it’d be expensive. Though, there’d be s… --- ## [Is it rude to make toilet noises at work when you're not alone in the loo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-make-toilet-noises-at-work-when-youre-not-alone-in-the-loo/430846)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-make-toilet-noises-at-work-when-youre-not-alone-in-the-loo/430846 "2018-01-14T05:38:57Z")
I don’t mean if you work in a huge building with constant bathroom traffic- then you’d never finish- I mean in a small office bathroom. For example, I just went in for a quick pee, and there was someone in the stall. Whe… --- ## [The Queen Mum is Dead. Is Charles already King?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-queen-mum-is-dead-is-charles-already-king/100954)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2002, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-queen-mum-is-dead-is-charles-already-king/100954 "2002-04-06T05:19:32Z")
Sorry for your loss, England and the rest of the British family. Is Charles already king? Or does he need some approval first? --- ## [School outlaws tag, touch football during recess](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/school-outlaws-tag-touch-football-during-recess/376943)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2006, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/school-outlaws-tag-touch-football-during-recess/376943 "2006-10-20T21:15:56Z")
Linkage. Why don’t they just ban recess altogether? Have the kids spend the entire day inside, in rooms with carpet and padded walls, sitting at their desks. That will really lower the risk of lawsuits! :rolleyes: Bet… --- ## [SDMB NFL Pick 'em, Survival, and Salary Cap 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-survival-and-salary-cap-2012/633109)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-pick-em-survival-and-salary-cap-2012/633109 "2013-02-05T17:10:13Z")
Everyone is welcome to join any of these leagues. There aren’t a set number of teams nor does it hurt anyone should you drop out, so if you’re new to this give it a try. Pick 'em: In NFL Pick 'em leagues, each player p… --- ## [Gun-toting Trunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-toting-trunk/413132)
**Author:** [@CynicalGabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CynicalGabe)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2007, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gun-toting-trunk/413132 "2007-07-26T20:48:56Z")
In this thread, Trunk is struggling vainly to convince himself and everyone else that there is really nothing wrong with walking around “strapped” and not having the appropriate permit for doing so, provided the individ… --- ## [Whatever happened to Lt. Calley?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-lt-calley/673424)
**Author:** [@Hottius\_Maximus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hottius_Maximus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-lt-calley/673424 "2013-11-11T21:39:08Z")
I’ve heard rumors over the years, but I am curious. Does anybody know? --- ## [Can moons have moons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-moons-have-moons/722240)
**Author:** [@Tron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tron)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-moons-have-moons/722240 "2015-06-17T13:15:05Z")
Just curious, can moons have moons? Galaxies can have stars, stars can have planets, planets can have moons. Can moons have their own satellites? And if so, can those satellites have their own satellites? What is the… --- ## [Help me identify some cliched movie archetypes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-some-cliched-movie-archetypes/277098)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2004, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-some-cliched-movie-archetypes/277098 "2004-12-03T19:26:22Z")
I am working on making my own little board game with my friends. The game revolves around movie cliches (particularly of the horror/sci fi genre). The players are the ‘cast’ and each game is like its own little ‘movie’.… --- ## [What was the deal with "Mort" from Bazooka Joe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deal-with-mort-from-bazooka-joe/272072)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2005, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-deal-with-mort-from-bazooka-joe/272072 "2005-07-10T19:48:41Z")
Maybe this belongs in MPSIMS. But there may be a factual answer, and it’s bugged me forever: What was the deal with the guy from BAZOOKA JOE? Why did he always have his shirt pulled up over his mouth like that? Was t… --- ## [What shall we call the folks who are calling for Obama to release his college transcripts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-shall-we-call-the-folks-who-are-calling-for-obama-to-release-his-college-transcripts/580027)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-shall-we-call-the-folks-who-are-calling-for-obama-to-release-his-college-transcripts/580027 "2011-04-29T20:33:35Z")
There are the birthers, the truthers and the mooners. But thus far I’m coming up empty on what to call those who buy into bullshit conspiracy theories about Obama’s college years. Graders or collegians just don’t have t… --- ## [Republicans lose both Governors races.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-lose-both-governors-races/330157)
**Author:** [@lonesome\_loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lonesome_loser)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2005, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-lose-both-governors-races/330157 "2005-11-16T01:35:55Z")
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051109/ap\_on\_el\_ge/elections\_rdp;\_ylt=Aka0XhrcjR.4FMlMlv.PwEis0NUE;\_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ-- Does this portend trouble in the mid terms for the republicans? In Va. Bush appeared in r… --- ## [Would you overpay your mortgage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-overpay-your-mortgage/689229)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2014, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-overpay-your-mortgage/689229 "2014-05-29T20:09:00Z")
Which is a better investment: Overpaying your mortgage. There are no early payment penalties or additional fees. Current rate is 4.5% variable. There is 30+ years left on the mortgage. Investing in a tax efficient… --- ## [Quick! Ideas for an easy Dr Who theme cake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-ideas-for-an-easy-dr-who-theme-cake/646562)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-ideas-for-an-easy-dr-who-theme-cake/646562 "2013-01-10T02:13:39Z")
My son’s 14th birthday is tomorrow. He’s expecting a red velvet cake, but I’m going to surprise him with a royal blue velvet cake, which is more Dr Who-ish, I’d think. Now, any other ideas? I haven’t thought this throug… --- ## [Name me a Kids In The Hall Skit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-me-a-kids-in-the-hall-skit/507780)
**Author:** [@Merijeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merijeek)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2020, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-me-a-kids-in-the-hall-skit/507780 "2020-02-02T03:02:42Z")
I wanted to show this one to the wife while skipping around Youtube and looking at various stuff, but I can’t figure out what its name is. You’ve got one of the Kids (Foley, I think) as a woman getting married. It shows… --- ## [I want to get into politics one day. What should I start doing now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-get-into-politics-one-day-what-should-i-start-doing-now/257152)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2004, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-get-into-politics-one-day-what-should-i-start-doing-now/257152 "2004-07-29T05:46:53Z")
I am putting this in IMHO because I want advice and opinions as well as facts. If a mod feels it should be elsewhere, please move it. Right now, I am a 17 male. I am a half-black and half-mexican Republican (if that sho… --- ## [What is the highest level of education that can be done in prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-highest-level-of-education-that-can-be-done-in-prison/631098)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-highest-level-of-education-that-can-be-done-in-prison/631098 "2012-08-13T06:18:53Z")
In the US, the stereotype is that prison is full of minimally educated people (There are some exceptions, of course, like the Unabomber, who had a PhD and had been a university professor, but that was before he went to j… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1861&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1863&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)