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**Author:** [@pudytat72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pudytat72)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-the-last-name-fuchs/575669 "2016-01-12T01:12:29Z")
The title says it all. I really don’t want to say it the wrong way. Googling my question shows 4 ways to pronounce it but the site does not indicate which version is more commonly used. I want to be professional and n… --- ## [Bank deposits get the "haircut" treatment in Cyprus. What happens next?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-deposits-get-the-haircut-treatment-in-cyprus-what-happens-next/653089)
**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bank-deposits-get-the-haircut-treatment-in-cyprus-what-happens-next/653089 "2013-03-30T14:53:10Z")
Cypriot bank deposits hit in €10bn bailout Savers bear brunt of unprecedented Cyprus bailout TL;DR version: Bank accounts with over 100K euro got a 10% haircur, while accounts with under 100K euro ~6% haircut. A 50% of… --- ## [Blackjack: Doubling bet: Why doesn't it work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackjack-doubling-bet-why-doesnt-it-work/278335)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackjack-doubling-bet-why-doesnt-it-work/278335 "2013-10-21T12:00:55Z")
The only context I’ve ever heard this strategy in is that it doesn’t work. What’s wrong with it? Say I hop on down to the casino with $500 in my pocket. The first time I cross $100 and win I’m going to leave the table. … --- ## [Starting a car that has been sitting for a year.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-a-car-that-has-been-sitting-for-a-year/205850)
**Author:** [@Anachronism](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anachronism)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2003, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starting-a-car-that-has-been-sitting-for-a-year/205850 "2003-10-06T21:06:17Z")
I have a friend who is in need of a cheap vehicle, and another friend who has an ‘88’ Chevy Celebrity that was going to go to the junkyard but runs more or less OK (at least it did a year ago). Since I know both people, … --- ## [Intimidation: the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intimidation-the-mmp/649296)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 377\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intimidation-the-mmp/649296 "2013-02-11T05:56:10Z")
As part of a weight loss challenge at my local Y I received a new plan for working out. Today I start weight training in the circuit room. I find this intimidating because I don’t know where the circuit room is! Anyth… --- ## [How much truth to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-truth-to-fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas/139437)
**Author:** [@The\_Dark\_Canuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Dark_Canuck)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-truth-to-fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas/139437 "2017-05-02T06:56:42Z")
I read the book and saw the movie a few years ago but just watched it again the other day. It got me thinking: how much of the story is actually true? I know HST is well known for his use of foreign substances, but th… --- ## [Poll: Your reaction to "If Black People Said the Stuff White People Say"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-your-reaction-to-if-black-people-said-the-stuff-white-people-say/691305)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-your-reaction-to-if-black-people-said-the-stuff-white-people-say/691305 "2014-06-24T19:46:37Z")
If you’ve got two minutes to spare, here’s If Black People Said the Stuff White People Say". Then answer the poll, if you don’t mind. Thanks! --- ## [You are present to witness the downfall of civilization. What's your witty one-liner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-present-to-witness-the-downfall-of-civilization-whats-your-witty-one-liner/564213)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-present-to-witness-the-downfall-of-civilization-whats-your-witty-one-liner/564213 "2010-12-29T02:04:22Z")
Civilization as we know it has come to a wretched, chaotic end however you prefer to imagine it. You happen to be there to witness it and you have time to make one last glib remark. What’s your line? --- ## [Do humans have free will?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-humans-have-free-will/791766)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-humans-have-free-will/791766 "2017-08-18T22:29:24Z")
I would argue free will doesn’t exist for a couple reasons. First of all, if free will exists, why are most criminals men? If human behavior is independent of physiology and environment, you’d expect criminality to be d… --- ## [Why was the "pick up artist" movement so popular in the mid 2000s to 2010s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-pick-up-artist-movement-so-popular-in-the-mid-2000s-to-2010s/966401)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 375\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-pick-up-artist-movement-so-popular-in-the-mid-2000s-to-2010s/966401 "2022-07-31T18:33:26Z")
I’ve been recently watching reruns of How I Met Your Mother and, along with my normal TV watching, I noticed something. From around 2005 to around 2015, it seemed like there was a lot of buzz around “pick up artists” an… --- ## [School Officials Punish Student For Driving Drunk Friend Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/school-officials-punish-student-for-driving-drunk-friend-home/671309)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/school-officials-punish-student-for-driving-drunk-friend-home/671309 "2013-11-21T21:10:37Z")
The latest result of “zero tolerance”, the policy designed to enable people who ought to be wearing chest nametags and saying “You want fries with that?” to pass themselves off in three-piece suits and say “I’m in charge… --- ## [Pennsylvania college cancels play after author objects to white actors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-college-cancels-play-after-author-objects-to-white-actors/738138)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-college-cancels-play-after-author-objects-to-white-actors/738138 "2015-11-29T02:38:59Z")
First the facts. Pennsylvania college cancels play after author objects to white actors I can see where the author’s coming from but I think he’s overlooking something important here. If the characters in a play are S… --- ## ["South Park" Afghanistan episode: Why did they pick on Stevie Nicks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-afghanistan-episode-why-did-they-pick-on-stevie-nicks/332123)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2005, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-afghanistan-episode-why-did-they-pick-on-stevie-nicks/332123 "2005-11-22T05:38:38Z")
In the 11/7/01 episode of South Park, "Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants\* – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osama\_Bin\_Laden\_Has\_Farty\_Pants – the one where the boys go to Afghanistan to return a goat – it’s a running gag that… --- ## [Things That Are Overrated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-overrated/648505)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2013, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-are-overrated/648505 "2013-02-02T05:11:46Z")
What I think is overrated: Sex under water Beer Long hair Thong underwear Professional sports Those Twilight kids California Potato salad Obviously, YMMV. What do you think is overrated? --- ## [Are there any movies you can watch over and over and never tire of them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movies-you-can-watch-over-and-over-and-never-tire-of-them/677690)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movies-you-can-watch-over-and-over-and-never-tire-of-them/677690 "2014-05-06T10:23:11Z")
No matter how often I watch these, I never tire of them. Spartacus 1960 The Sting 1973 The Eagle Has Landed 1976 Coming Home 1978 Tootsie 1982 Ghost Busters 1984 (the funniest opening scene ever!) Dirty Rotten Sco… --- ## [Unrepentant pair of 14 year old humpers face jail. Fair or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unrepentant-pair-of-14-year-old-humpers-face-jail-fair-or-not/196722)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 418\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2003, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unrepentant-pair-of-14-year-old-humpers-face-jail-fair-or-not/196722 "2003-09-10T02:27:02Z")
I don’t know. 14 year olds doing it is not particuarly wise on a several levels but jailing them seems bit harsh in this instance. Teens have right to have sex, lawyer argues --- ## [Movies with the same plot.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-the-same-plot/550839)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-the-same-plot/550839 "2011-08-24T11:21:21Z")
Surely Dopers can come up with more of these? --- ## [Hopefully an easy week MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hopefully-an-easy-week-mmp/671201)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hopefully-an-easy-week-mmp/671201 "2013-10-21T02:38:52Z")
I had a loooong irk week last week, irked eleven hours Saturday, and now it’s back to irk. I don’t want to go, I want another day off!:mad: --- ## [What should I do with misdelivered mail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-misdelivered-mail/568109)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2011, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-with-misdelivered-mail/568109 "2011-01-20T00:40:27Z")
The mail isn’t very reliable anymore. I get letters and magazines addressed to someone else. example Pete Jones 33 Fartmore Place and I live at 33 Belchmuch Drive. I have been dropping Pete’s mail in the mailbox at the… --- ## [Would you let your 4 year old son wear a Snow White dress for Halloween? I wouldn't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-let-your-4-year-old-son-wear-a-snow-white-dress-for-halloween-i-wouldnt/551243)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-let-your-4-year-old-son-wear-a-snow-white-dress-for-halloween-i-wouldnt/551243 "2010-09-19T17:43:22Z")
I discovered the limits of my progressiveness inthis Salon article where the mother has purchased a Snow White dress for the begging little boy to wear on Halloween, and the “progressive, supportive dad” is very angstifi… --- ## [The Important Birthday MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-important-birthday-mmp/773271)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-important-birthday-mmp/773271 "2016-12-05T15:45:42Z")
Morning mumpers, I thought I’d start the MMP today because it’s a very important day in my little world. My doting parent is 82 today! Happy birthday, mum! She won’t see this, but I like the idea of a huge bunch of st… --- ## [What can we do about Fox News?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-we-do-about-fox-news/638693)
**Author:** [@Reyemile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reyemile)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-we-do-about-fox-news/638693 "2012-11-06T12:44:20Z")
At this point, it’s abundantly clear that Fox News not only fails to be “Fair and Balanced,” but actively produces ignorance and misinformation on a host of issues: see this thread for detailed arguments and cites. So n… --- ## [No more hand held baskets at Walmart. Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-hand-held-baskets-at-walmart-why/655931)
**Author:** [@rock\_party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rock_party)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-more-hand-held-baskets-at-walmart-why/655931 "2014-05-01T19:38:14Z")
The walmarts in my area have quit carrying hand held shopping baskets. At first they claimed, “Sorry they’ve all been stolen”…But a new store just opened and they’ve never had them and aren’t going to get them. Would any… --- ## [How are these car burglars hacking keyless remote locks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-these-car-burglars-hacking-keyless-remote-locks/660527)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-these-car-burglars-hacking-keyless-remote-locks/660527 "2014-08-01T06:03:57Z")
There’s a video and article at this link. The police are asking the public for help in solving this so I thought that if anybody can, the Dope can. It’s not as simple as cloning the signal since modern keyless remotes… --- ## [Help me fight Ignorance - Xenophobia regarding Islam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fight-ignorance-xenophobia-regarding-islam/527988)
**Author:** [@CheapBastid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheapBastid)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fight-ignorance-xenophobia-regarding-islam/527988 "2010-02-25T01:06:05Z")
I call upon the informed Teeming Millions to assist me with my father-in-law’s deepening adoption of xenophobic approach to Islam/Muslims. I’m getting more and more fear filled missives that Islam is ‘taking over’ and ‘… --- ## [What the hell? (16 year old girl drugged, gang-raped, pictures on Facebook)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-16-year-old-girl-drugged-gang-raped-pictures-on-facebook/554055)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-16-year-old-girl-drugged-gang-raped-pictures-on-facebook/554055 "2010-09-22T05:41:56Z")
Story here. I don’t even know what to say about this - “socially corrupt” gets close. If the people convicted of this crime are under 18, they’ll be charged as Young Offenders, get light sentences, and have their records… --- ## [Religion has Never Bettered the World](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religion-has-never-bettered-the-world/505393)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2009, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/religion-has-never-bettered-the-world/505393 "2009-08-14T18:08:03Z")
The daily life of your 99th percentile human from the time of the earliest civilizations and up until the 19th century was one of rigorous, daily toil. If you were in the elite, then your life was better, but still the q… --- ## [Are roadrunners good to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-roadrunners-good-to-eat/575498)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-roadrunners-good-to-eat/575498 "2011-03-31T14:44:57Z")
Was the coyote pursuing a delicacy? Peace, mangeorge --- ## [The political tone is just getting worse and worse.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-political-tone-is-just-getting-worse-and-worse/656018)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-political-tone-is-just-getting-worse-and-worse/656018 "2013-04-23T01:56:28Z")
Some pretty strong words from our President. Shameful day, calling lobbyists liars. This comes from the leader of the Free Word? Delivered from the Rose Garden? I could understand comments like that from posters on the … --- ## [Trump's indictment--does it matter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-indictment-does-it-matter/985251)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 489\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-indictment-does-it-matter/985251 "2023-06-19T23:22:12Z")
I know, this time it’s supposed to be different. This isn’t one woman’s word against Trump’s. This isn’t a boring question about real estate valuations where blame is pinned on an underling This is “The. Big. One”. T… --- ## [Things people seem to really enjoy that you don't appreciate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-people-seem-to-really-enjoy-that-you-dont-appreciate/652028)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-people-seem-to-really-enjoy-that-you-dont-appreciate/652028 "2013-06-10T06:58:25Z")
Some people seem to really enjoy cigars. Like really enjoy them. I will never get that. Some people seem to really love cheesecake. It seems more important to some people than your average desert. All cheesecake tastes… --- ## [Ask a train engineer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-train-engineer/657131)
**Author:** [@BlakeTyner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlakeTyner)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-train-engineer/657131 "2013-05-13T00:58:06Z")
Last week or so, a couple of members asked that I start this thread, since I tend to pop up in railroad-related threads in GQ quite a bit. My guess is that there are some pretty neat questions people have about railroad… --- ## [Democratic bigotry in denouncing the "Southern Strategy"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-bigotry-in-denouncing-the-southern-strategy/144471)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 500\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2003, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democratic-bigotry-in-denouncing-the-southern-strategy/144471 "2003-01-01T03:47:24Z")
In some other threads I’ve discussed the observation being made by some that the Republican party is the party of bigotry and segregationists in general. Clearly there are bigots in the Republican party just as there ar… --- ## [Does "Birth Rape" exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-birth-rape-exist/513995)
**Author:** [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-birth-rape-exist/513995 "2009-10-22T17:08:53Z")
I know someone on another board who bitterly regrets not pushing sexual abuse charges against her doctor, because he pushed her legs apart to look when she didn’t want him to for whatever reason. I thought this was unusu… --- ## [The Straight Dope Secret Santa 2004 Exchange! New, with Improvements!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 529\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2005, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-secret-santa-2004-exchange-new-with-improvements/276269 "2005-02-08T05:51:53Z")
Yes, Gentle Dopers of all Nations and Religious or Non-Religous persuasions, it is time once again for our Annual \*\*Straight Dope Secret Santa 2004 \*\*! In years past you sign up and there is a $10 limit ( plus shippin… --- ## [Sports records that will not be broken.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-records-that-will-not-be-broken/648485)
**Author:** [@WyomingWillie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WyomingWillie)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sports-records-that-will-not-be-broken/648485 "2013-02-12T14:31:23Z")
Cy Young holds many but 749 complete games (almost 5 full seasons) will never be approached. Whatcha got? --- ## [Explain Firefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-firefly/255421)
**Author:** [@Izzybella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzybella)\ **Replies:** 319\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2004, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-firefly/255421 "2004-08-25T13:23:29Z")
I just finished reading the “Explain Buffy” thread, which contained a semi-discussion of the efficacy of purchasing television show DVDs. I didn’t want to hijack the thread any further by turning the discussion to Firef… --- ## [Please place all SDMB subscription complaints in this thread, you cheapskates!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-place-all-sdmb-subscription-complaints-in-this-thread-you-cheapskates/235100)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2004, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-place-all-sdmb-subscription-complaints-in-this-thread-you-cheapskates/235100 "2004-03-23T18:44:33Z")
Had to throw in a gratuitous insult to make it Pitworthy. Had to put in an explanation of a perfectly clear thread title to get it to post. --- ## [Coworker lying on time sheet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coworker-lying-on-time-sheet/459925)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coworker-lying-on-time-sheet/459925 "2011-03-19T01:42:25Z")
One of my coworkers is lying on the time sheet. She seems to be adding an extra hour a day. I know this because she and I work the same hours but where I write 6 1/2 hours, she writes 7 1/2 hours. Myob or say something?… --- ## [Martin Shkreli's trial starts today {June 26, 2017}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-shkrelis-trial-starts-today-june-26-2017/789916)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-shkrelis-trial-starts-today-june-26-2017/789916 "2024-06-20T22:10:26Z")
“Pharma Bro” just won’t keep his mouth shut. I thought about resurrecting one of the zombie threads, but there were a few of them and I finally decided that we might as well have a new one just for the trial and any aft… --- ## [Socialists: What are your views?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socialists-what-are-your-views/537156)
**Author:** [@Dostoyevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dostoyevsky)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2010, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/socialists-what-are-your-views/537156 "2010-05-04T12:55:14Z")
I’m putting this in the General Questions forum because 1) I’m not looking to debate the pro’s and con’s of socialism and 2) I’m not looking for answers from those who disagree with socialism. If someone wants to take a… --- ## [Detroit dopers - Why all the burned out homes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-dopers-why-all-the-burned-out-homes/575485)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2011, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/detroit-dopers-why-all-the-burned-out-homes/575485 "2011-03-30T16:43:22Z")
I took my girlfriend and kids out for a two hour tour of Woodward avenue from the Detriot-Windsor tunnel up to the Zoo. A couple of times we veered off to look at the neighbourhood. What is up with all the burned out b… --- ## [What is Groove Folder Synchronization? Sharepoint?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-groove-folder-synchronization-sharepoint/540015)
**Author:** [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-groove-folder-synchronization-sharepoint/540015 "2010-05-19T23:57:07Z")
Can you explain Groove Folder Synchronization? What is it exactly (in words a lay-person can understand. Ok, scratch that. In words a five-year-old can understand.)? What’s the purpose? How does it work? I went to … --- ## [Wimbledon 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wimbledon-2010/543764)
**Author:** [@maplekiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maplekiwi)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wimbledon-2010/543764 "2010-07-06T02:42:48Z")
Your picks? Womens singles -Maria Sharapova \*\*Mens Singles \*\*- Leyton Hewitt Womens Doubles - The Williams Sisters Mens Doubles - Horia Tecau & Robert Lindstrom. Mixed Doubles - Draw isn’t up yet, but if she is pla… --- ## [Why the vehement opposition to pineapple on pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-vehement-opposition-to-pineapple-on-pizza/933875)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-vehement-opposition-to-pineapple-on-pizza/933875 "2021-07-16T15:38:53Z")
As someone who enjoys pineapple on pizza (but only when paired with things like ham or bacon; it doesn’t go along with most other toppings), I am bemused and baffled by the rage that many people express against pineapple… --- ## [The next big automotive scandal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-big-automotive-scandal/731693)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-big-automotive-scandal/731693 "2015-11-10T09:47:34Z")
Breaking news now, the EPA is claiming that Volkswagen/Audi diesel cars deliberately cheat on emissions tests. Per the article: Whooo boy… At least the General Motors ignition scandal was just a basic case of a flaw … --- ## [Does France have a double standard on freedom of speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-france-have-a-double-standard-on-freedom-of-speech/709953)
**Author:** [@dofe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dofe)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-france-have-a-double-standard-on-freedom-of-speech/709953 "2015-01-17T22:30:11Z")
PBS newhour aired an interesting interview exploring the limits of free speech and whether France applies a double standard when it comes to speech by Muslims. One of the guests, a French (non-Muslim) journalist, mentio… --- ## [How did this horrible tattoo even happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-this-horrible-tattoo-even-happen/589253)
**Author:** [@Snow\_Pea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snow_Pea)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-this-horrible-tattoo-even-happen/589253 "2011-07-20T16:53:16Z")
Here: http://ugliesttattoos.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/ef7437c0-d31a-49ea-a42e-d942e35c0e9d.jpg How could a tattoo this awful even happen? The tatooist had to have been drunk or on meth or somethng…isn’t there some k… --- ## [TV Tropes is in trouble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-tropes-is-in-trouble/558943)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-tropes-is-in-trouble/558943 "2010-11-09T20:42:55Z")
Okay, I’m not here to drum up support or anything, but since it’s a site we all love (even if it sucks away our time), I thought I’d mention this. TVTropes just had their ad revenue system pulled out from under them. Go… --- ## [How will people react if Covid-19 flares up when the lockdown ends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-people-react-if-covid-19-flares-up-when-the-lockdown-ends/852805)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 291\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-people-react-if-covid-19-flares-up-when-the-lockdown-ends/852805 "2020-07-12T12:25:48Z")
Here in Texas we are currently in the process of re-opening the economy/ getting rid of various Covid-19 restrictions. The same is happening in many other places as well. Assuming that Covid-19 flares up and that we h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=218&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=220&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)