# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=22&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:** 23 --- ## [NFL: Underinflated Balls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-underinflated-balls/710515)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 537\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-underinflated-balls/710515 "2016-09-26T20:08:38Z")
Does a mildly underinflated ball matter? Seems like it would be unfamiliar and thus harder to work with. --- ## [toward being a free man on the land](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toward-being-a-free-man-on-the-land/661826)
**Author:** [@marcmcroy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/marcmcroy)\ **Replies:** 636\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toward-being-a-free-man-on-the-land/661826 "2013-07-15T02:28:22Z")
I am really feeling drawn toward the free man on the land movement, the more i read and know about my sovereign rights the more natural it feels. How can I be accountable to state statutes that i don’t want to be party t… --- ## [TubaDiva is back as an admin after less than 30 days - how do YOU feel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-is-back-as-an-admin-after-less-than-30-days-how-do-you-feel/294470)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Ruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Ruin)\ **Replies:** 810\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2005, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tubadiva-is-back-as-an-admin-after-less-than-30-days-how-do-you-feel/294470 "2005-03-22T14:02:30Z")
I personally am disgusted with the administration of this board. TubaDiva should not have been allowed back as a member after her blatant disregard for board privacy. And she’s got her Administrator status back as well… --- ## [Joe Biden's in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-bidens-in/833042)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 790\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-bidens-in/833042 "2020-06-30T18:02:03Z")
Biden pulls off duty tarp covering old campaign motorcycle. “You hear that baby purring into third gear, your vote isn’t the only thing Uncle Joe’s gonna get.” Will be interesting now that he’s finally in. Half of the … --- ## [I Don't Get and Am Sick of Trans-Stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-and-am-sick-of-trans-stuff/762519)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 682\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-and-am-sick-of-trans-stuff/762519 "2017-12-04T05:12:46Z")
I’m putting this in the pit because I expect to get slagged for saying this. I don’t understand transsexualism. I can’t. My entire - gender-related -frame of reference is based on being born the gender that I am. I don’… --- ## [SC voter ID law shot down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sc-voter-id-law-shot-down/607222)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 485\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2012, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sc-voter-id-law-shot-down/607222 "2012-01-06T05:19:53Z")
I’m posting this in the Elections forum, because it’s about voting. South Carolina’s new voter ID law was shut down by the Justice Department today; it seems that South Carolina has a past history of disenfranchising mi… --- ## [Neat useful tricks that you think most people are not aware of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neat-useful-tricks-that-you-think-most-people-are-not-aware-of/648959)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 422\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neat-useful-tricks-that-you-think-most-people-are-not-aware-of/648959 "2016-03-13T19:17:25Z")
Have you learned any useful tricks that you think most people are not aware of ? I’ll start off with two. Emptying partially consumed bottles of wine while cleaning up after a wedding -Invert the uncorked bottle o… --- ## [Thesaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thesaurus/760309)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 1819\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thesaurus/760309 "2020-11-25T00:57:01Z")
The object of this game is for each poster to replace one word in the following sentence with a synonym and watch as the meaning of sentence morphs. verbs can be turned into nouns or vice versa and hyphenated words are a… --- ## [Doper Picture Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-picture-thread/446733)
**Author:** [@mburnquist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mburnquist)\ **Replies:** 755\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2008, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-picture-thread/446733 "2008-07-19T14:20:17Z")
I just discovered that I can send pics taken with my camera phone to my email address. Soooooo, now that I can actually take pictures and share them, I thought I’d snap a pic of me and post it. So, here I am! … --- ## [Why do cats sit in a "loaf"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-cats-sit-in-a-loaf/609985)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-cats-sit-in-a-loaf/609985 "2012-10-07T02:36:03Z")
Some cats sit in what I call a “loaf” position. If you have a cat, you may know what I mean; if not, here is an image (of my own cat) which illustrates the concept. Some people I talk to, their cat never sits in a loaf.… --- ## [The Americans Season 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-americans-season-4/744496)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 593\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-americans-season-4/744496 "2016-06-18T18:38:09Z")
I was going to post this in “The Americans” thread. But I saw it is titled “The Americans Season 3” and I wanted to announce the premier of Season 4. Apparently, it will begin on March 16, 2016. That is about six weeks … --- ## [Trump won't be the Republican party nominee in 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-wont-be-the-republican-party-nominee-in-2024/996834)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 1094\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-wont-be-the-republican-party-nominee-in-2024/996834 "2024-07-15T20:17:57Z")
OK, I called it early and right in this thread: Now I’m going to call another–and I’m fairly confident I will be correct: Trump won’t be the GOP nominee this year. Sounds crazy, right? Trump currently has these advan… --- ## [The next page in the book of AI evolution is here, powered by GPT 3.5, and I am very, nay, extremely impressed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-page-in-the-book-of-ai-evolution-is-here-powered-by-gpt-3-5-and-i-am-very-nay-extremely-impressed/975945)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 1615\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-page-in-the-book-of-ai-evolution-is-here-powered-by-gpt-3-5-and-i-am-very-nay-extremely-impressed/975945 "2025-01-17T21:56:49Z")
Hi dopers. I used the word page in the topic deliberately because this thread is about an amazing text-based AI. You can try it yourself by making a free account at chat.openai.com. Here are some of my prompts. You can … --- ## [Stupid D&D tricks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-d-d-tricks/112963)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 380\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-d-d-tricks/112963 "2018-05-23T02:28:33Z")
I admit it: I’m a RPG fanatic from way back. I played all kinds of genres, although I was too cheap to invest in various rule books, because I was always the Game Master (or Dungeon Master if you prefer). AD&D, GURPS,… --- ## [weird trivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-trivia/523603)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-trivia/523603 "2010-03-18T15:54:16Z")
I am gonna post this here even though its kind of a game, just post some strange trivia about anything at all. to start things off, I am watching X-Files, from the beginning and noticed something strange season 1 episo… --- ## [Dopers on Jeopardy! THE List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-on-jeopardy-the-list/275535)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-on-jeopardy-the-list/275535 "2023-06-16T14:13:53Z")
Spurred by another Jeopardy! thread, I thought I’d create a new one for the purpose on compiling the authoritative list of Dopers who have appeared on the show. Here’s my latest version. Please advise of any additions or… --- ## [Fallout New Vegas.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas/558300)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-new-vegas/558300 "2012-02-10T16:38:23Z")
I suggested a more general FONV thread in this thread - http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=13062275#post13062275 and it was given the green light by a Mod. So here it is :slight\_smile: (I was hoping s… --- ## [MLB: The Playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/598185)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 824\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/598185 "2011-10-31T13:08:45Z")
I don’t know how it could get any more awesome than Wednesday, but who knows? AL: Tampa Bay Rays (91-71) vs. Texas Rangers (96-66) Begins Sept 30, 5 PM EST, Texas A rematch of last year’s ALDS, the only series in MLB… --- ## [Most achingly beautiful songs ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-achingly-beautiful-songs-ever/550584)
**Author:** [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)\ **Replies:** 394\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-achingly-beautiful-songs-ever/550584 "2013-06-30T05:42:05Z")
Inspired by this quite excellent thread, I got to wondering what Dopers considered to be some of the most gorgeous songs ever recorded. I’ll start with these: \[ul\] \[li\]“Winter” - Tori Amos\[/li\]\[li\]“Mayonaise” - Smashi… --- ## [Somebody explain the artistic merit of this painting to me please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-explain-the-artistic-merit-of-this-painting-to-me-please/658380)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-explain-the-artistic-merit-of-this-painting-to-me-please/658380 "2014-04-29T16:32:44Z")
This painting(nytimes link) sold for 44 million dollars. It consists of two blue rectangles, with one narrow white rectangle in the middle. WTF? --- ## [Stick a fork in her: Clinton's done](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stick-a-fork-in-her-clintons-done/437402)
**Author:** [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Replies:** 1002\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stick-a-fork-in-her-clintons-done/437402 "2008-03-04T18:35:41Z")
Three weeks ago, in a thread about the chance of a brokered convention, I posted : On the Democratic side, I see a very small chance of a brokered convention. At this point, it’s a two person race, and it comes down to … --- ## [It's a Wonderful Life - Do you like it or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-wonderful-life-do-you-like-it-or-not/521638)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 420\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-wonderful-life-do-you-like-it-or-not/521638 "2025-12-28T22:12:02Z")
I first saw it when I was 15. It’s schmaltzy, sure, and I can understand why a lot of people don’t care for it. But what can I say? I’m a sucker for that stuff. I’d probably rank it in my top 5 favorite Christmas movies … --- ## [Harry Potter Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-mafia/544429)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 799\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-mafia/544429 "2010-08-10T12:34:46Z")
Hey, everyone, this is going to be fantastic. I’m really looking forward to it. :slight\_smile: :clears throat: Welcome to Harry Potter Mafia(sometimes called werewolf). This game is set in the world of Harry Potter, bu… --- ## [Mafia: Simpletown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-simpletown/442974)
**Author:** [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Replies:** 1459\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2008, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-simpletown/442974 "2008-05-12T16:29:04Z")
In the interest of getting a new mafia game started. I’ll offer the option of running a relatively small (16 player) simple game. Open to all: new and old players welcome. The goal of this game is to emphasize the basics… --- ## [Botticelli - December 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2014/706153)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 643\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2014/706153 "2015-01-05T19:41:32Z")
Kicking off a new game thread for December. I am K. --- ## [What sexual thing did Eric do to Donna that was unpleasant? - That 70's Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sexual-thing-did-eric-do-to-donna-that-was-unpleasant-that-70s-show/227400)
**Author:** [@Pepsi\_Classic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pepsi_Classic)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sexual-thing-did-eric-do-to-donna-that-was-unpleasant-that-70s-show/227400 "2020-03-18T14:45:22Z")
There is an old episode of That 70’s Show where Eric and his friends go to an adult film. While watching it Eric sees that all the couples do “something” and everyone seems to really like it. So Eric decides to try it on… --- ## [Republicans are taking away my unemployment for my own good.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-are-taking-away-my-unemployment-for-my-own-good/675823)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 490\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2014, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-are-taking-away-my-unemployment-for-my-own-good/675823 "2014-01-20T23:54:08Z")
Rand Paul has said that extending unemployment beyond Dec. 28 is a “disservice” to the unemployed. But here’s the thing, Randy ol’ buddy: Even after Dec. 28, I’ll still be long-term unemployed, but now I won’t have any… --- ## [The psychology of punctual people vs late people according to lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychology-of-punctual-people-vs-late-people-according-to-lisalan/566875)
**Author:** [@lisalan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisalan)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-psychology-of-punctual-people-vs-late-people-according-to-lisalan/566875 "2014-07-22T01:50:28Z")
I have always been a punctal person all of my life. I believe punctuality shows that you have mastered the skill of time management. I also believe that punctuality shows strength of character. It shows that you are depe… --- ## [How often do people successfully run from the police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-people-successfully-run-from-the-police/549621)
**Author:** [@thirdname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdname)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2014, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-people-successfully-run-from-the-police/549621 "2014-10-31T22:02:45Z")
In this day and age, with police having radios and often helicopters, it seems like it would be futile to run from the police under most circumstances. Do suspects actually get away very often? On Cops they never do, but… --- ## [Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3641\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-polls-only-thread-part-3/1027157 "2026-10-19T23:39:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 2) - #10002 by Frodo. Previous discussions: Discussion thread for the "Polls only" thread (Part 1) Discussion thread for the "Polls on… --- ## [Ask the (Not So) Amateur Porn Director](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805)
**Author:** [@MikeSouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeSouth)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-not-so-amateur-porn-director/630805 "2014-06-18T01:06:20Z")
It was suggested that I start this thread so i figured why not. My name is Mike South and I have been shooting adult since the days of VHS, I started in 1992 and I have won many awards for my work including a few of our… --- ## [The President Elimination Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-president-elimination-game/511317)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 1190\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-president-elimination-game/511317 "2010-02-04T00:12:48Z")
In this game you will pick one (1) president to eliminate, the one that you think is the worst of those listed. I have not included William Henry Harrison and James Garfield as their terms were too short and George W Bus… --- ## [Does anyone here know anyone personally who has been diagnosed, or has been yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-anyone-personally-who-has-been-diagnosed-or-has-been-yourself/849941)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 918\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-know-anyone-personally-who-has-been-diagnosed-or-has-been-yourself/849941 "2022-12-11T21:54:35Z")
For me, the answer is no, although there have been only 3 confirmed cases in my metropolitan area of 400,000, and none of them were residents of the county in which they were diagnosed. :confused: I actually wonder if … --- ## [What exactly did the Indiana GOP \*think\* was going to happen when they passed this anti-gay law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-did-the-indiana-gop-think-was-going-to-happen-when-they-passed-this-anti-gay-law/716378)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 444\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-did-the-indiana-gop-think-was-going-to-happen-when-they-passed-this-anti-gay-law/716378 "2015-04-16T15:05:31Z")
In conservative Indiana, bemusement amid boycott threats over religious freedom law Per the above article I’m sure you have seen in the news that there is a huge backlash building against the legislation the Indiana Sta… --- ## [Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are innocent victims of a rush to judgment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amanda-knox-and-raffaele-sollecito-are-innocent-victims-of-a-rush-to-judgment/513474)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Norder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dan_Norder)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amanda-knox-and-raffaele-sollecito-are-innocent-victims-of-a-rush-to-judgment/513474 "2015-09-18T19:12:55Z")
I did a search of the boards both in the toolbar above and via Google, and surprisingly I don’t see any threads discussing the trial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito for the murder Meredith Kercher in Italy. I’ve w… --- ## [Elizabeth Warren and the Presidency](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elizabeth-warren-and-the-presidency/653838)
**Author:** [@Honesty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honesty)\ **Replies:** 459\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2014, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elizabeth-warren-and-the-presidency/653838 "2014-06-25T16:05:22Z")
Could she win? I’ve never been more impressed with a politician and cannot help but to hope she runs for the Presidency. My question is: will she do it and does she have a chance? --- ## [Hotels and prostitutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotels-and-prostitutes/540008)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotels-and-prostitutes/540008 "2010-05-22T16:13:45Z")
I was at what I took to be a fairly high end hotel for a conference a few months ago. (I wouldn’t really know, and I wasn’t staying there so I don’t know how much the rooms were, but it seemed pretty damned fancy to me.) … --- ## [Let's play: your day in three words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-your-day-in-three-words/848310)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Dennis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brandon_Dennis)\ **Replies:** 2695\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-play-your-day-in-three-words/848310 "2025-11-02T03:27:09Z")
I met this game on another community and I want to share it with you. It’s very easy, just describe your day in three words, I’ll start: Need more coffee --- ## [Mom's "Apology" To Friends Without Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-apology-to-friends-without-kids/689487)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 449\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-apology-to-friends-without-kids/689487 "2014-08-14T18:11:46Z")
Elle the Mommy-Blogger does a video “apology” to her “friends” for why she makes absolutely no time for them. No, it’s okay, we get it - kids are the only important thing in the entire world, and moms are the only import… --- ## [Will Hillary Clinton be the next U.S. President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-hillary-clinton-be-the-next-u-s-president/733557)
**Author:** [@Futurist110](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Futurist110)\ **Replies:** 646\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-hillary-clinton-be-the-next-u-s-president/733557 "2016-01-12T09:25:21Z")
Will Hillary Clinton be the next U.S. President? Any thoughts on this? --- ## [International Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-mafia/562553)
**Author:** [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Replies:** 790\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-mafia/562553 "2011-01-04T21:32:56Z")
This game is a test of a new idea to keep the game moving at all times, but still allowing “downtime” for players so no one goes (more) insane. Despite the Number of Players (24), I expect this to be a FAST game. The g… --- ## [Odd television facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-television-facts/585833)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2011, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-television-facts/585833 "2011-07-18T12:22:12Z")
What odd “behind the scenes” stories have you heard about television shows? I’ll start you out with one: When Happy Days first aired, ABC refused to let Henry Winkler wear a leather jacket, saying that it made him look… --- ## [Getting high from Vicodin/Percocet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-high-from-vicodin-percocet/600321)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-high-from-vicodin-percocet/600321 "2014-08-13T04:17:12Z")
Hello All, I just read another news article about someone getting arrested for buying vicodin and percocets for recreational drug use. Can someone please explain how people get high from these pain killers? The reason I… --- ## ["Climate Change" Was Supposed to Spawn Monster Storms-What Happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-was-supposed-to-spawn-monster-storms-what-happened/657982)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climate-change-was-supposed-to-spawn-monster-storms-what-happened/657982 "2013-06-20T20:49:22Z")
Link:Tornado activity hits 60-year low Instead, the incidence of tornados, hurricanes, wind storms is way down. Why is this happeniong (as “Global Warming” increases)? I thought we were in for an era of terrible storms… --- ## [The 2016 Democratic Candidates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-democratic-candidates/710400)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 503\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2015, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-democratic-candidates/710400 "2015-11-08T01:20:02Z")
Why no thread? Is the Hillary Clinton machine an unstoppable force? Other names that get mentioned as alternatives: Elizabeth Warren Jim Webb Joe Biden Martin O’Malley I don’t dislike Hillary Clinton, but I’m not e… --- ## [The oddest posters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oddest-posters/761038)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 436\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oddest-posters/761038 "2024-08-06T21:11:30Z")
Talking about people behind their backs isn’t nice, and pointing at those at the edges of the bell curve and laughing isn’t either, but what about that toefungus, huh? They just now popped in to inform us that the Valen… --- ## [Breaking Bad 5.15 "Granite State" 9/22/13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-5-15-granite-state-9-22-13/669429)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 549\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-5-15-granite-state-9-22-13/669429 "2013-09-29T02:21:35Z")
5.01: “Live Free or Die” 5.02: “Madrigal” 5.03: “Hazard Pay” 5.04: “Fifty One” 5.05 “Dead Freight” 5.06 “Buyout” 5.07 “Say My Name” 5.08 “Gliding Over All” 5.09 “Blood Money” 5.10 “Buried” 5.11 Confessions 5.1… --- ## [Celebrity Apprentice (spring 2012) \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-apprentice-spring-2012-edited-title/608403)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 511\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2012, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-apprentice-spring-2012-edited-title/608403 "2012-05-30T19:45:57Z")
Looks like a pretty standard lineup– the usual suspects, plus a few never-heard-of-'ems. --- ## [Guys - Do you cut the threads on suit jacket pockets that are sewn shut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-cut-the-threads-on-suit-jacket-pockets-that-are-sewn-shut/494550)
**Author:** [@phreesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phreesh)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-cut-the-threads-on-suit-jacket-pockets-that-are-sewn-shut/494550 "2012-03-28T17:26:41Z")
I just started this thread: And people generally seem to think I’m a bit of an idiot for not knowing that those sewn-up pockets in my jacket are made to be used. In my defence, how many items of clothing to you own t… --- ## [I Steadfastly Reject This Sudden Rush to Redefine "Thug" as a Racial Slur](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-steadfastly-reject-this-sudden-rush-to-redefine-thug-as-a-racial-slur/718959)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 745\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2015, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-steadfastly-reject-this-sudden-rush-to-redefine-thug-as-a-racial-slur/718959 "2015-05-14T18:25:35Z")
What the hell? Suddenly “Thug” is the new racial epithet we aren’t allowed to use? I find this absurd. I have never, in all my years, heard it used as anything more than a “brute” or “ruffian.” In fact, for me the first… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=21&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=23&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)