# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=204&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:** 205 --- ## [Lesbian Gingerbread - A Chocolatey and Nostalgic MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbian-gingerbread-a-chocolatey-and-nostalgic-mmp/445250)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 544\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesbian-gingerbread-a-chocolatey-and-nostalgic-mmp/445250 "2008-04-21T11:38:43Z")
My social circle in grad school was composed of wonderfully brilliant but also wonderfully crazy people. Mr Cheerio, our resident bearded Georgian known for his wildly inappropriate sense of humor. Captain Cheekbones, wh… --- ## [Did I ever tell you about the time mswas met Obama?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-ever-tell-you-about-the-time-mswas-met-obama/507577)
**Author:** [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2009, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-ever-tell-you-about-the-time-mswas-met-obama/507577 "2009-08-27T16:02:51Z")
It was an uncomfortable evening. mswas kept beating this one joke into the ground, and while Obama was too polite to do anything but smile and nod, you could tell he was thinking: “what a putz.” Anyway, if anyone respo… --- ## [Movie titles that sound like they could be about pooping.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-titles-that-sound-like-they-could-be-about-pooping/565931)
**Author:** [@VarlosZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VarlosZ)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-titles-that-sound-like-they-could-be-about-pooping/565931 "2011-01-12T20:03:16Z")
Inspired by a discussion during this podcast. Two of my favorites that they mentioned were “Five Easy Pieces” and “There Will Be Blood.” I’ll try to come up with some of my own in a bit… --- ## [can vegetarians eat beef broth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-vegetarians-eat-beef-broth/710001)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-vegetarians-eat-beef-broth/710001 "2015-01-28T22:21:04Z")
If not, why? Beef broth has no meat in it, it’s made from the bones. --- ## [Anti-Jehovah's Witness tactics (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-jehovahs-witness-tactics-need-answer-fast/496434)
**Author:** [@Ponderoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponderoid)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2009, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-jehovahs-witness-tactics-need-answer-fast/496434 "2009-11-04T03:21:23Z")
Sorry about the short notice. My housemate just sprung this on me. The Jehovah’s Witnesses… They’re coming back for another visit. In about an hour. They’ve been back several times, and my housemate has a big problem… --- ## [Students your favorite Ice Breakers from Profs? Any really memorable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/students-your-favorite-ice-breakers-from-profs-any-really-memorable/260082)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2004, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/students-your-favorite-ice-breakers-from-profs-any-really-memorable/260082 "2004-08-19T15:59:46Z")
Well we are coming to that time of year again…and as with evry year since I started teaching full time, I have tried t make the first day of every class every year a memorable one. Even when I am teaching upperclassmen w… --- ## [Possible "2010 U.S. Election" forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-2010-u-s-election-forum/536543)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Zotti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ed_Zotti)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2010, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-2010-u-s-election-forum/536543 "2010-05-09T22:45:01Z")
We’re thinking of conducting an experiment, and would like to hear the views of the Teeming Millions. Every two years we get complaints that threads about the upcoming U.S. elections are swamping, or will soon swamp, al… --- ## [Mr Gore's Nobel: Like the wife-beater winning for Shelters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-gores-nobel-like-the-wife-beater-winning-for-shelters/422456)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Pedant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chief_Pedant)\ **Replies:** 429\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-gores-nobel-like-the-wife-beater-winning-for-shelters/422456 "2007-10-19T17:39:27Z")
Given Mr Gore’s personal total energy consumption, giving him the Nobel is ridiculous. I do not recall the Nobel being given to an individual whose personal behaviour is so far removed from what he recommends for everyo… --- ## [Bring on the heart-related puns!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-on-the-heart-related-puns/367368)
**Author:** [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2006, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-on-the-heart-related-puns/367368 "2006-08-08T18:35:05Z")
People, Some folks in my office are doing one of those Cardiovascular Health Walks and they need a clever, pun-laden name. I, sad to say, am off my pun-game. It shames me to request this from y’all, but I must. Get thee… --- ## [Did US really propose "Operation Northwoods"?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-us-really-propose-operation-northwoods/649121)
**Author:** [@doubled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doubled)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-us-really-propose-operation-northwoods/649121 "2013-02-19T21:26:01Z")
Operation Northwoods – a 1962 plan that was proposed but not implemented where the US would justify a war by with Cuba by creating a false terrorist attack that killed cuban or american citizens and framing Cuba for it. … --- ## [Got Wood? (nudge nudge) Hardwood? Need Woodworking Jokes, Please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-wood-nudge-nudge-hardwood-need-woodworking-jokes-please/481406)
**Author:** [@maggenpye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggenpye)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2009, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-wood-nudge-nudge-hardwood-need-woodworking-jokes-please/481406 "2009-01-17T06:47:31Z")
I’m working on a story which has a character who restores furniture. Your woodworking and furniture jokes would be very much appreciated. Going close to the grain is encouraged. Nailing, screwing, inserting A into B, o… --- ## [13-year-olds having oral sex on a school bus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-year-olds-having-oral-sex-on-a-school-bus/201965)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2003, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/13-year-olds-having-oral-sex-on-a-school-bus/201965 "2003-09-20T02:14:12Z")
How’d this escape the attention of the Pitizens? The mother of one suspended girl sued the school district to rescind the supsension. Why? She says the suspension was in violation her daughter’s rights because there wa… --- ## [Super Tuesday Results thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-tuesday-results-thread/614992)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-tuesday-results-thread/614992 "2012-03-12T02:01:23Z")
Georgia has already been called for Gingrich. No surprise there. Santorum’s in second place. Virginia has been called for Romney. No surprise there. Romney and Santorum are neck and neck in Ohio with 1% reporting. --- ## ["Ask The.." thread in Great Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-thread-in-great-debates/554097)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2010, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-thread-in-great-debates/554097 "2010-09-25T19:48:03Z")
In this Ask the “crazy” settler thread in Great Debates, there was a bit of a kerfluffle about whether or not establishing settlements outside of Israel’s border are legal. The OP says no, others disagree, then tomndebb … --- ## [Judge to woman groped in a bar: "If you wouldn't have been there that night, none of this would..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-to-woman-groped-in-a-bar-if-you-wouldnt-have-been-there-that-night-none-of-this-would/633934)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-to-woman-groped-in-a-bar-if-you-wouldnt-have-been-there-that-night-none-of-this-would/633934 "2012-09-25T17:05:10Z")
“…have happened to you.” (ran out of room in the title) I’m speechless that a judge, of all people, would say such a thing. A female judge in particular. Note I am making no comment on whether the defendant got a jus… --- ## [Would you date a 40-year-old virgin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-a-40-year-old-virgin/701455)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-date-a-40-year-old-virgin/701455 "2014-12-15T23:24:30Z")
I am just curious to see how much of a hard time an actual 40-year-old virgin would have in the real world regarding dating. --- ## [Is Being Opposed to Interracial Relations Necessarilly Racist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-opposed-to-interracial-relations-necessarilly-racist/581735)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-opposed-to-interracial-relations-necessarilly-racist/581735 "2011-05-23T02:17:48Z")
Just as the title says. For various subcases: (1) Simply personally not wanting an Interracial relationship (2) Disapproving of others’ interracial relationships (3) Wanting to ban or otherwise block interracial rela… --- ## [I think I inadvertently met my girlfriend's physical boyfriend today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-inadvertently-met-my-girlfriends-physical-boyfriend-today/564330)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-inadvertently-met-my-girlfriends-physical-boyfriend-today/564330 "2010-12-19T00:28:21Z")
Being the mental boyfriend, I am there for emotional support and having a rich relationship. The back story is this: we met two years ago and she was my first hug, hand hold, kiss, etc. I bought her tons of gifts to lead… --- ## [Seattle Doper Trivia 2012: Pub of Shadows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-2012-pub-of-shadows/608314)
**Author:** [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-doper-trivia-2012-pub-of-shadows/608314 "2013-01-08T21:41:10Z")
This will be the 2012 organizing thread for Seattle Dopers who enjoy a night out answering trivia questions. We generally play at the Old Pequliar in Ballard on Tuesday nights, though we do occasionally go to other venue… --- ## [The CW's Riverdale (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cws-riverdale-open-spoilers/778292)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cws-riverdale-open-spoilers/778292 "2017-10-26T10:09:28Z")
So did everyone think of Riverdale’s premiere? I’m not sure how I feel about the darker & edgier thing, but I’ll give it a shot. The Ms Grundy subplot has a shocker. :eek: On the other hand Kevin/Moose is an interesti… --- ## [Dear Mel Gibson........](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-mel-gibson/545246)
**Author:** [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-mel-gibson/545246 "2010-07-13T13:40:19Z")
…you really shouldn’t tell the mother of your child that she looks like a whore and that she is just asking to get raped by a “pack of wild niggers” as some might find these statements at odds with your self-professed Ch… --- ## [DC is retconning Wonder Woman & redesigning her costume](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-is-retconning-wonder-woman-redesigning-her-costume/545074)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-is-retconning-wonder-woman-redesigning-her-costume/545074 "2010-07-05T09:32:14Z")
She’'s had “makeovers” before, but this is kind of “meg”. Costume looks like a generic mis-mash and doesn’t really “pop”. Village Voice article - The Wonder Woman Makeover, or When Bad Things Happen to Superheroes NYT … --- ## [2 questions about Wee Bairn banning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-questions-about-wee-bairn-banning/449622)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2008, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-questions-about-wee-bairn-banning/449622 "2008-05-20T12:57:30Z")
This is not a pitting but it was asked that discussion go here, so here is where I’ll put it. First question, did we know any of the socks? Second question: I made a very similar statement upthread from Wee Bairn. Di… --- ## [My Misspent Youth - the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-misspent-youth-the-mmp/442515)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 619\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2008, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-misspent-youth-the-mmp/442515 "2008-03-31T16:34:16Z")
I grew up in the Suburbia of sitcoms. Clean streets, friendly neighbors, kids riding their bikes until it was too dark to see, unlocked front doors - the whole megilla ;). I was in Girl Scouts and, later, the marching … --- ## [What states are moving further left or right in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-states-are-moving-further-left-or-right-in-the-us/686121)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-states-are-moving-further-left-or-right-in-the-us/686121 "2014-08-22T01:55:30Z")
Due to growth of minorities, professional immigration, youth voting, etc. states like Georgia, Texas, AZ, NM, CO, VA, NC are all moving or have moved to the left. Also states like NH seem like they are moving left (Gore … --- ## [Duct tape--safe to use as electrical tape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duct-tape-safe-to-use-as-electrical-tape/687651)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2014, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duct-tape-safe-to-use-as-electrical-tape/687651 "2014-05-07T10:39:47Z")
My wife vacuumed the cord to the vacuum cleaner and it got chewed up pretty good. Didn’t have any electrical tape, wrapped the cord with duct tape? Is that safe? Should I take the vacuum in to have the cord replaced righ… --- ## [Vicious Dogs might escape leashes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicious-dogs-might-escape-leashes/680323)
**Author:** [@Jacques\_Chitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jacques_Chitte)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vicious-dogs-might-escape-leashes/680323 "2014-02-10T22:15:56Z")
I do a great deal of walking Sometimes people pass me walking their dogs – one or two at a time ON A LEASH – yet the dog(s) are so vicious and snarling and just charging against the leash with ALL THEIR MIGHT DYING TO… --- ## [Rush Limbaugh, you are dead to us](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-you-are-dead-to-us/933143)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 361\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-you-are-dead-to-us/933143 "2026-02-18T20:33:02Z")
In the pit since I do make an exception of being glad when someone dies when the one dying caused others do die by misinformation and/or continued to mislead others even after the deadly January 6 insurrection. Stated b… --- ## [Election Wiki leaks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-wiki-leaks-thread/768160)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2016, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/election-wiki-leaks-thread/768160 "2016-11-06T20:23:16Z")
There’s supposed to be a steady stream of Wiki leaks releases in the remaining days of this election. The Majority will feature Hillary and her aides. There’s always a chance Wiki leaks will surprise us with Trump camp… --- ## [Need new washer...HE or traditional?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-new-washer-he-or-traditional/583883)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-new-washer-he-or-traditional/583883 "2011-06-02T15:05:27Z")
My washing machine died last night…20-year old Maytag. This is NOT a week when I have time to research, check all the back issues of Consumer’s Reports, go comparison shopping. So I figured I come to the place with ALL t… --- ## [War with Iran and sneaky Senate Bills](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-with-iran-and-sneaky-senate-bills/617084)
**Author:** [@newcomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcomer)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-with-iran-and-sneaky-senate-bills/617084 "2012-04-03T08:07:06Z")
Apparently, Rand Paul blocked quick bi-partisan bill on Iran in Senate and added just one sentence amendment: http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/03/rand-paul-blocks-iran-sanctions-bill-118887.html http://w… --- ## [Botticelli - August 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-august-2017/792593)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 438\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2017, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-august-2017/792593 "2017-09-05T02:46:57Z")
New letter is F! --- ## [How do you find out HOW someone died?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-out-how-someone-died/499355)
**Author:** [@DudleyGarrett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DudleyGarrett)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2009, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-out-how-someone-died/499355 "2009-06-11T15:48:04Z")
I was reading the obituaries in today’s paper and I noticed a death notice of an older brother of a former friend. He was only 38. I’m curious to know how it happened, but don’t even feel close to comfortable enough to… --- ## [The Late Night MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-late-night-mmp/725020)
**Author:** [@Sario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sario)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-late-night-mmp/725020 "2015-07-20T09:53:53Z")
The Late Night MMP, or if you prefer, the Monday Midnight Post. And now I’m off to crash in the bed, hijack away.:yawn: --- ## [Funniest 36 seconds on the internet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funniest-36-seconds-on-the-internet/650791)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funniest-36-seconds-on-the-internet/650791 "2014-12-01T16:07:05Z")
I had not seen this until last week. I won’t describe too much so I don’t ruin the punch line, but it’s a cat video with music, so be sure to turn the sound on. Here’s the video. It just gets funnier with repeated view… --- ## [Jurassic World looks dumb (New Trailer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-looks-dumb-new-trailer/705622)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-looks-dumb-new-trailer/705622 "2015-06-17T13:18:51Z")
Well, there goes all my hype. Dumb futuristic design that makes no sense in this world. Silly-looking CGI. A waste of Chris Pratt “What kind of dinosaur they cooked up in that lab.” And not even an attempt … --- ## [What makes "Chinaman" an insulting term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-chinaman-an-insulting-term/496145)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-chinaman-an-insulting-term/496145 "2009-05-19T05:23:29Z")
I’m fully aware that the term Chinaman is considered an offensive word, but I’m not exactly sure why this is. What is it about that word that gives it unpleasant connotations? It’s not considered offensive to say Dutchma… --- ## [The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other) (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-aviation-thread-general-and-other-part-2/1030892)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 688\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-aviation-thread-general-and-other-part-2/1030892 "2026-11-07T17:50:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other) (Part 1) - #10002 by Johnny\_L.A. Previous discussions: The Great Ongoing Aviation Thread (general and other) (Part 1) --- ## [I pit guys who ask you to move 1500 miles for them and then dump you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-guys-who-ask-you-to-move-1500-miles-for-them-and-then-dump-you/563743)
**Author:** [@thegirlwholived](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thegirlwholived)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-guys-who-ask-you-to-move-1500-miles-for-them-and-then-dump-you/563743 "2010-12-21T16:04:36Z")
Moved to NYC for a douchebag with my child only to have him, after a month, tell me he didn’t want to be a dad. Nice. Then comes back home for a visit and has the nerve to ask me to be his FWB while he’s in town. Grrrr. --- ## [Mundane changes to the punchlines of old jokes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-changes-to-the-punchlines-of-old-jokes/623066)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Hartwick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dave_Hartwick)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mundane-changes-to-the-punchlines-of-old-jokes/623066 "2012-06-15T14:52:17Z")
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road? A: It was looking for food, probably, or maybe it was trying to evade a predator, such as a fox or coyote. --- ## [The Walking Dead; 5.08 "Coda" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-5-08-coda-open-spoilers/705987)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-5-08-coda-open-spoilers/705987 "2014-12-08T17:38:19Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] New enemies disregard rules and morals; although Rick wants to find a peaceful agreement, the enemies seem to prefer a more violent resolution. \[/QUOTE\] Mid-season finale tonight. Robert Kirkman and Keeg… --- ## [Freecell addicts: What are your winning percentage and streaks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freecell-addicts-what-are-your-winning-percentage-and-streaks/90541)
**Author:** [@pldennison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pldennison)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freecell-addicts-what-are-your-winning-percentage-and-streaks/90541 "2025-02-02T22:45:51Z")
I know you’re out there, fellow Freecell freaks. You just can’t stop playing. So what are your stats? Share with the group! My percentage right now is 62%: 511 wins, 309 losses. My longest winning streak is 14 games in… --- ## [Is the South Side of Chicago the baddest part of town? \[ANSWERED BY CECIL\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-south-side-of-chicago-the-baddest-part-of-town-answered-by-cecil/475627)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2009, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-south-side-of-chicago-the-baddest-part-of-town-answered-by-cecil/475627 "2009-06-29T20:14:58Z")
Need answer fast. Dude named Leroy Brown wants to shoot some pool… --- ## [Tipping at an all-inclusive in Cancún, Mexico](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-at-an-all-inclusive-in-cancun-mexico/648017)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-at-an-all-inclusive-in-cancun-mexico/648017 "2013-01-25T03:40:19Z")
My SO was awarded a work trip to an all-inclusive hotelin Cancún, Mexico next month. I’ve done a lot of travelling but have never stayed in an all-inclusive (excluding the work cruise we went on last year). So I’m unfam… --- ## [Would America Won If We Fought the Russians Like Patton Wanted to at the End of WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-america-won-if-we-fought-the-russians-like-patton-wanted-to-at-the-end-of-wwii/78990)
**Author:** [@Wildest\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildest_Bill)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-america-won-if-we-fought-the-russians-like-patton-wanted-to-at-the-end-of-wwii/78990 "2012-09-12T05:19:18Z")
I mean could we have won? The Russians were pretty worn out by then weren’t they? Also if we would have kicked their butt would Russian be a US territory now? Or would we have given the land back like we did with the Jap… --- ## [Advisory\*\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advisory/528377)
**Author:** [@fedup42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedup42)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advisory/528377 "2010-02-18T21:12:35Z")
The persons roaming the nation from Florida to New York, and as far west as Iowa . Armed with nude pictures of grown men, and showing them to business managers and their employees are indeed “PERVERTS”. Don’t be fooled. … --- ## [The stupidest thing I've ever done to myself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stupidest-thing-ive-ever-done-to-myself/156379)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2003, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-stupidest-thing-ive-ever-done-to-myself/156379 "2003-09-14T19:06:20Z")
Just now, about 5 minutes ago. I was putting on my bra (not a minor undertaking considering the size of these here boobies) lifting the cup over the mams when the bra cup suddenly and for no discernable reason, slipped. … --- ## [The next British Prime Minister](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-british-prime-minister/834450)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-british-prime-minister/834450 "2019-07-30T15:22:05Z")
Ruined by Brexit, Theresa May has resigned in tears… as the next PM just might end up doing, too: Brexit failure forces Theresa May to announce resignation | CNN Here’s CNN on possible successors: Boris Johnson is front… --- ## [Please explain what Dog the Bounty Hunter does and how he makes his money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-what-dog-the-bounty-hunter-does-and-how-he-makes-his-money/425641)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-what-dog-the-bounty-hunter-does-and-how-he-makes-his-money/425641 "2017-04-23T01:21:48Z")
I’m not referring to the TV show but his bail & bounty business. I’ve watched a few blips from the show but I’m not sure I’ve watched one in its entirety- I understand from what I’ve seen that he’s more of a bail bondsm… --- ## [Don't name your child after a JOKE in a TOM HANKS MOVIE!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-name-your-child-after-a-joke-in-a-tom-hanks-movie/126896)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2004, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-name-your-child-after-a-joke-in-a-tom-hanks-movie/126896 "2004-04-29T15:48:51Z")
The second most poular name for girls in the USA is now “Madison.” The only reason anyone would name their daughter this is that it was a joke in the movie “Splash,” starring Tom Hanks, that the mermaid claimed her name… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=203&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=205&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)