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**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gorilla-vs-grizzly-bear/324091 "2013-09-16T02:08:17Z")
I have not done a “animal vs. animal” thread in a while. I know they would never encounter each other in their natural setting, but I still wonder which animal would prevail in a fight. Which beast would win such a confl… --- ## [Jewish obituaries.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-obituaries/597817)
**Author:** [@Mewl\_Dear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mewl_Dear)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2011, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jewish-obituaries/597817 "2011-11-23T19:51:50Z")
As I get older I find myself looking at the obits more often. I’ve noticed the ones with the star of David rarely if ever show the age they died or the year they were born. Is there a reason for this? --- ## [Are you preparing for the worst? (swine flu)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-preparing-for-the-worst-swine-flu/494488)
**Author:** [@EpicNonsense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EpicNonsense)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-preparing-for-the-worst-swine-flu/494488 "2009-05-12T14:53:50Z")
Personally, I don’t know what to think, as we’re still in the very early stages (I’ll make another decision in the next 48 hours), but this morning, Monday, I’m definitely going to be stocking on various things, such as … --- ## [Legal document with misspelling: still kosher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-document-with-misspelling-still-kosher/607745)
**Author:** [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-document-with-misspelling-still-kosher/607745 "2012-01-14T20:56:19Z")
I’m putting this in IMHO because I’m pretty sure that’s where legal questions go. I’ve already asked an attorney and am waiting to hear back from her, but I just wanted to hear what any legal folks here had to say. My l… --- ## [So, what are your thoughts on virginity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-your-thoughts-on-virginity/370799)
**Author:** [@Mouse\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mouse_Maven)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2006, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-are-your-thoughts-on-virginity/370799 "2006-09-07T14:09:07Z")
There have been a few sex-related threads, so this may be a good opportunity to get some input on a subject that nags at me. As a sexual violence survivor, my “first time” was very painful and had unpleasent long term e… --- ## [Capt. Typho Clone scene (AOTC Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capt-typho-clone-scene-aotc-spoilers/110396)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2002, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capt-typho-clone-scene-aotc-spoilers/110396 "2002-05-28T13:15:15Z")
OK, I have just returned from seeing AOTC again, and I am 100% convinced that in the scene where Obi-Wan is being shown the clones, and it shows the adult clones eating, that they are, indeed, Capt. Typho, NOT Jango Fett… --- ## [Did you grow up in a traditional family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-grow-up-in-a-traditional-family/643960)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-grow-up-in-a-traditional-family/643960 "2012-12-16T00:41:59Z")
I heard an anti-SSM guy on the radio yesterday who claimed that “every study shows that children who grow up in a home with their two biological parents do better, and it’s the best situation for raising children.” So, … --- ## [Prepositions at the end of a sentence? OK, per Strunk and White..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepositions-at-the-end-of-a-sentence-ok-per-strunk-and-white/289409)
**Author:** [@harry\_sgame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harry_sgame)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2005, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepositions-at-the-end-of-a-sentence-ok-per-strunk-and-white/289409 "2005-02-12T00:57:25Z")
One year ago, I was in a most taxing writing class. I was always tragically behind, and the professor terrified me, so I couldn’t ask a question that I had. My Strunk and White Elements of Style, (whatever edition that w… --- ## [Are cheaters and rule breakers more successful in the corporate world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cheaters-and-rule-breakers-more-successful-in-the-corporate-world/697321)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cheaters-and-rule-breakers-more-successful-in-the-corporate-world/697321 "2014-09-08T15:21:33Z")
Because it sure seems like it. --- ## [Poll: Would you become a vampire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-you-become-a-vampire/550468)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-you-become-a-vampire/550468 "2010-08-18T23:54:49Z")
Since the poll didn’t attach to the other, pardon the dupe. So let’s define vampire since there are many different types: we’re going with the True Love/Buffy paradigm here with vampires being immortal creatures, humanl… --- ## [American Idol - week of 1/26 - 1/27](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-week-of-1-26-1-27/569131)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-week-of-1-26-1-27/569131 "2011-01-29T17:57:21Z")
Night One: The first kid has quite a range. He sings both kinds of music - country AND western! --- ## [Help me feed hungry new hires at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-feed-hungry-new-hires-at-work/780341)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-feed-hungry-new-hires-at-work/780341 "2017-02-23T22:30:22Z")
Lately, with the state of the economy, we’ve been getting a lot of new hires at work, mostly young folk under 30 years of age, who simply have no money to buy food. Fortunately, paychecks are cut weekly, but that still l… --- ## [Best Orchestral Movie Theme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-orchestral-movie-theme/722224)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-orchestral-movie-theme/722224 "2015-06-14T23:43:46Z")
I was watching Superman Returns, admittedly not the best of the Superman movies (though unfairly maligned), and when the theme came up it gave me the usual chills up and down my spine. I’ve never been able to pinpoint wh… --- ## [And I would know you from...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-i-would-know-you-from/93049)
**Author:** [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2001, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-i-would-know-you-from/93049 "2001-11-21T02:11:40Z")
So I’m online today (mind you, not in a chat room or anything) and I get this IM out of the blue from someone whose screen name does not ring any bells. I do a quick profile check - “Heather,” Ohio, female, married. I kn… --- ## [What is the oldest computer game that you still play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-oldest-computer-game-that-you-still-play/700067)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-oldest-computer-game-that-you-still-play/700067 "2014-10-12T18:02:38Z")
I’ve recently dusted off Emperor:Rise of the Middle Kingdom and I’m loving it. I’m a sucker for a city builder, but I find the more recent versions (like Sim City) are “open play” without specific objectives to meet. An… --- ## [If Kerry were hit by a flaming toilet from the sky...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-kerry-were-hit-by-a-flaming-toilet-from-the-sky/257176)
**Author:** [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2004, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-kerry-were-hit-by-a-flaming-toilet-from-the-sky/257176 "2004-08-06T17:52:34Z")
I have two factual questions and several speculative ones. I don’t know in which formum this thread should be, and have chosen GD because I really do want answers, and political threads don’t do well in IMO or MPIMS. S… --- ## [Parents inadvertently scare you for life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-inadvertently-scare-you-for-life/608538)
**Author:** [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2012, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-inadvertently-scare-you-for-life/608538 "2012-01-13T23:12:58Z")
This popped into my head from reading this thread, but didn’t want to hijack Did your parents ever inadvertently scare the crap out of you, that still (somewhat) affects you into adulthood? My parents took my brother… --- ## [Topless TV Commercial Outtake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topless-tv-commercial-outtake/405955)
**Author:** [@stanger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stanger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topless-tv-commercial-outtake/405955 "2007-05-30T17:31:11Z")
I guess I will put this here since it deals with a television commercial. I ran across something unusual the other day. First, a bit of background. There was a commercial many years ago (probably the 1980’s) for Johnso… --- ## [Obama Funny; McCain Funny Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-funny-mccain-funny-again/468344)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2008, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-funny-mccain-funny-again/468344 "2008-10-19T03:03:04Z")
The YouTubes of tonight’s AL SMITH DINNER speeches are below. It was cool seeing Obama loosen up (even if he did pronounce Jor-El in an elitist fashion). It was also cool seeing John McCain being funny and likable agai… --- ## [Can't.... Supress.... Urge.... To.... Insult... Am.... ericans..!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-supress-urge-to-insult-am-ericans/152009)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2003, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-supress-urge-to-insult-am-ericans/152009 "2003-02-05T01:00:48Z")
I was watching scrapheap challenge today, and had to cringe several times when I heard the way the Americans were pronouncing the word ‘Centrifugal’. I am sure I do not need to explain it to most dopers as most dopers a… --- ## [Why Americans vote for underqualified politicians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-americans-vote-for-underqualified-politicians/464347)
**Author:** [@Merkwurdigliebe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merkwurdigliebe)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-americans-vote-for-underqualified-politicians/464347 "2008-09-24T20:02:28Z")
I just had a thought today and I thought I’d share it with you guys and see what you have to say about it. I got to thinking about what the hell is wrong with America, and why we have such a fascination with electing “n… --- ## [Are the Iron Dome interceptors striking anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-iron-dome-interceptors-striking-anything/641339)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-iron-dome-interceptors-striking-anything/641339 "2018-07-23T12:42:14Z")
Here’s a clip from Tel Aviv yesterday. I believe the missiles are kinetic kill, but do they do a modified zone defense? You can get a sense of the distance the events are taking place by waiting for the sounds of the ex… --- ## [Wellstone Farewell Becomes Political -- Will it backfire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wellstone-farewell-becomes-political-will-it-backfire/134526)
**Author:** [@december](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/december)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2002, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wellstone-farewell-becomes-political-will-it-backfire/134526 "2002-11-10T22:57:50Z")
Minnesota Democrats used Paul Wellstone’s funeral as a political event. Will this decision help them retain Paul Wellstone’s Senate seat, or will it hurt Democratic candidates? Turning a funeral into a partisan event… --- ## [Oldest corporate mascot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-corporate-mascot/388458)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2007, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-corporate-mascot/388458 "2007-01-19T17:42:58Z")
A friend of mine here at work mentioned in a discussion that Bibendum (the Michelin tire mascot) was the oldest currently active corporate mascot, having originated in 1898. That seemed a little odd to me, and after two… --- ## [Zimmerman-Martin Trial - The Verdict is in!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zimmerman-martin-trial-the-verdict-is-in/663445)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zimmerman-martin-trial-the-verdict-is-in/663445 "2013-07-14T14:14:59Z")
Here it comes … (watching CNN) Not Guilty! --- ## [Could Jennifer Love Hewitt get acting work if she wasn't a busty hottie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-jennifer-love-hewitt-get-acting-work-if-she-wasnt-a-busty-hottie/321551)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2005, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-jennifer-love-hewitt-get-acting-work-if-she-wasnt-a-busty-hottie/321551 "2005-09-18T04:11:11Z")
Just curious. Is she talented enough to get acting jobs or music contracts (music contracts?) without her tight little body paying the freight? Here she is - Jennifer Love Hewitt Banned Levis ad: http: // www. ryoni… --- ## [What Democratic candidate could have won against Trump in the 2016 elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-democratic-candidate-could-have-won-against-trump-in-the-2016-elections/982699)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-democratic-candidate-could-have-won-against-trump-in-the-2016-elections/982699 "2023-04-24T13:37:52Z")
I’ve heard many variations of “Hillary was the one candidate that could lose running against Trump in 2016” over the last few years…but is that true? What candidate do you think would have had a decent chance running a… --- ## [Ever move for a partner? How'd it turn out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-move-for-a-partner-howd-it-turn-out/689820)
**Author:** [@Valentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valentine)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-move-for-a-partner-howd-it-turn-out/689820 "2014-06-19T20:46:24Z")
I was just thinking about at what point one decides to turn their life around for someone. So, if you’ve ever had to start a life together with a partner and moved somewhere new, tell me how it turned out? At what point … --- ## [Who were the wisest men in history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-were-the-wisest-men-in-history/377277)
**Author:** [@shivohum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shivohum)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2006, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-were-the-wisest-men-in-history/377277 "2006-11-08T21:49:10Z")
Especially regarding human nature… Ideas? --- ## [Spouse stops working, household income stays the same. Really?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouse-stops-working-household-income-stays-the-same-really/631790)
**Author:** [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spouse-stops-working-household-income-stays-the-same-really/631790 "2012-08-20T04:09:43Z")
A coworker claims that his wife stopped working because her relatively low earnings had no net effect on their household income. In other words, all of the money she brought in was taken in taxes and they take home exac… --- ## [Mysterious New Cat Behavoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-new-cat-behavoid/695876)
**Author:** [@Martha-Shumway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martha-Shumway)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2014, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-new-cat-behavoid/695876 "2014-08-21T07:53:49Z")
I’m hoping like crazy that one of you Astute Dopers can help me with my new cat (sorry no pix, haven’t figured that out yet). It may well just be that “cats is weird. Six months ago my darling 21-year old cat passed awa… --- ## [The Nineteenth Letter of the English Alphabet...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nineteenth-letter-of-the-english-alphabet/155462)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2003, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nineteenth-letter-of-the-english-alphabet/155462 "2003-03-01T09:18:09Z")
IS NOT 'S! IT’S S, ALL BY ITSELF! Got that? Do you comprehend it? No, don’t answer yet. Take minute. Go find a dictionary. Look up alphabet. Look at the pretty chart. Notice the nifty columns. Place your finger… --- ## [Is the Banjo easier to play than guitar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-banjo-easier-to-play-than-guitar/354579)
**Author:** [@Silentgoldfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silentgoldfish)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2006, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-banjo-easier-to-play-than-guitar/354579 "2006-04-29T15:59:38Z")
Or is it a specialised enough instrument that you only usually hear people who are really good at playing it? Every time I hear banjo music it’s usually finger-pluckingly fast enough to rival any flamenco guitarist. On … --- ## [Tuning out my wife? OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuning-out-my-wife-ok/524293)
**Author:** [@figure9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/figure9)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2010, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuning-out-my-wife-ok/524293 "2010-01-11T21:04:55Z")
When I am concentrating on a task or even just reading I tune out everything else. My wife will try to talk to me and I don’t respond. Well eventually I do but by that time she is already upset. So am I an insensitive j… --- ## [The Flash/Arrow Crossover Dec 1-2, 2015 \[Open spoilers after airing\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-arrow-crossover-dec-1-2-2015-open-spoilers-after-airing/738422)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-arrow-crossover-dec-1-2-2015-open-spoilers-after-airing/738422 "2015-12-13T01:03:57Z")
In case you don’t know yet: Neither series has a new episode this week, but next week will be the crossover event. I figure I’ll get the ball rolling now, where we can freely speculate on what’s going to happen, then co… --- ## [Were You taught the rule to correctly pronounce The (Thee and Thuh)? Do you use it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-taught-the-rule-to-correctly-pronounce-the-thee-and-thuh-do-you-use-it/799359)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-taught-the-rule-to-correctly-pronounce-the-thee-and-thuh-do-you-use-it/799359 "2017-10-28T02:05:40Z")
I often hear people consistently pronounce “the” as thee regardless of the sentence context. I make a point to correct my relative’s children and teach them the simple rule. I’m not sure why grade school teachers aren’t … --- ## [In defence of wokeness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defence-of-wokeness/922065)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defence-of-wokeness/922065 "2020-10-09T23:08:10Z")
As one of the people who’s been complaining a lot about ‘woke’ stuff recently, I think this article is well worth reading: --- ## [If our fallout with Mexico causes a disruption in the avocado/guacamole supply...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-our-fallout-with-mexico-causes-a-disruption-in-the-avocado-guacamole-supply/778340)
**Author:** [@Salvor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salvor)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-our-fallout-with-mexico-causes-a-disruption-in-the-avocado-guacamole-supply/778340 "2017-01-31T02:41:59Z")
THAT is what I will never forgive Trump and his supporters for. Mass deportations, fine, nuclear Armageddon? We’ll survive. Trump becomes a true Russian puppet on the world stage? Again, we can handle it. But I swea… --- ## [What happens when you don't understand your rights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-you-dont-understand-your-rights/314961)
**Author:** [@Zoltarb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoltarb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2005, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-you-dont-understand-your-rights/314961 "2005-07-31T05:35:50Z")
I know all police officers are supposed to read you your rights when you are being arrested and charged with a crime. But what happens when the arresting officer says “Do you understand you rights as I have read them to … --- ## [Really STUPID motherfuckers hang out in bars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-stupid-motherfuckers-hang-out-in-bars/191049)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2003, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-stupid-motherfuckers-hang-out-in-bars/191049 "2003-08-08T16:04:42Z")
Okay, I have a weekend job at a bar/nightclub. I work the door every Friday night, checking ID’s, collecting the cover charge, etc. Here are some of the things I’ve overheard on the job: 23-year-old Blond bimbo: "What t… --- ## [1966 Television: "Batman"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1966-television-batman/558008)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1966-television-batman/558008 "2010-10-27T18:41:31Z")
I’m curious. It is not available on DVD, I understand that they is an ongoing squabble between 20th Century and Warner Brothers. Ok I can grasp that. But then I found this: Batman on DVD. Hmmmm…my question is, is thi… --- ## [Fantasy/science fiction fans: can a written story have too much characterization?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-science-fiction-fans-can-a-written-story-have-too-much-characterization/624083)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2012, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-science-fiction-fans-can-a-written-story-have-too-much-characterization/624083 "2012-06-06T13:52:47Z")
Idly scanning the Dope instead of doing anything work-related, I came across a thread on the magnificent Kim Stanley Robinson and a few Dopers’ lack of affection for him. One complaint in particular drew my attention: at… --- ## [How secure are my secure internet transactions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-secure-are-my-secure-internet-transactions/539987)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-secure-are-my-secure-internet-transactions/539987 "2010-05-29T20:58:28Z")
Yesterday I opened a mutual fund account. I’ve never been crazy about electronic transfers of money, at least not the kind where you hand your bank account number to the recipient and they “pull” money from your bank a… --- ## [Help! My Zune Completely Quit Working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-zune-completely-quit-working/472886)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2009, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-my-zune-completely-quit-working/472886 "2009-01-21T00:39:06Z")
This morning my Zune was working fine. I was digging some Beastie Boys (“No Sleep Till Brooklyn”), the decided to change to something a little more mellow (“Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” by the Dream Acade… --- ## [Your favorite pre-CGI special effects scenes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-pre-cgi-special-effects-scenes/832137)
**Author:** [@mako88sb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mako88sb)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-pre-cgi-special-effects-scenes/832137 "2019-04-19T15:45:54Z")
A few of mine are related to naval scenes. First off is “Sink The Bismarck”(1960) with some clips from the Bismarck’s first and last battle. Very impressive model work and the explosions seem pretty realistic, especially… --- ## [You're a homeless person. Someone gives you $50. How do you spend it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-homeless-person-someone-gives-you-50-how-do-you-spend-it/814546)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-homeless-person-someone-gives-you-50-how-do-you-spend-it/814546 "2018-05-28T23:16:14Z")
You possess nothing except the clothes on your back. Operating under these constraints, what is the best way to spend this money, to get the most bang for your buck? --- ## [Do You Have To Sit Right Next To Me?: In which I speculate why people often annoy me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-sit-right-next-to-me-in-which-i-speculate-why-people-often-annoy-me/353999)
**Author:** [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2006, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-sit-right-next-to-me-in-which-i-speculate-why-people-often-annoy-me/353999 "2006-04-26T15:23:49Z")
So I’m at a conference (Condor Week) in Madison, WI this week (in which the weather is astoundingly clearer, cheerier, and warmer than predicted by wunderground.com and The Weather Channel), and despite the fact that the… --- ## [Inside Man - the movie (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-man-the-movie-spoilers/550789)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-man-the-movie-spoilers/550789 "2010-08-20T23:50:14Z")
Just saw Inside Man last night. This is the bank robbery movie with Clive Owen robbing a bank and Denzel Washington as the detective/negotiator trying to stop him. Had a couple comments. Waiting below the line. Firs… --- ## [What's for breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-breakfast/789924)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-breakfast/789924 "2017-07-16T14:16:38Z")
Coffee. --- ## [You are now dictator of your Favorite Sport: Your first actions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-now-dictator-of-your-favorite-sport-your-first-actions/433466)
**Author:** [@Shot\_Clock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_Clock)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-now-dictator-of-your-favorite-sport-your-first-actions/433466 "2008-01-18T23:11:10Z")
By hook or crook, you are now the absolute ruler of your favorite sports league. All decisions regarding rules, policies, eligibility, everything, are yours to make. What would be your action items on your first day? I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1884&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=1886&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)