# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=269&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:** 270 --- ## [Just how reprehensible can you be in the Pit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-reprehensible-can-you-be-in-the-pit/843820)
**Author:** [@Emiliana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emiliana)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-reprehensible-can-you-be-in-the-pit/843820 "2019-11-25T00:35:56Z")
In a Pit thread, Shodan taunts margin about the devastating case of PTSD she developed while serving in combat in Iraq. He’s intentionally inflicting pain on a person who experiences plenty of it. It was a throwaway li… --- ## [...with lesbians!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lesbians/588193)
**Author:** [@Stauderhorse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stauderhorse)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lesbians/588193 "2011-07-26T02:04:44Z")
So I sat down and watched Run Lola Run, which was very good. But apparently there’s an American remake called And then came Lola, which is the same movie, but with lesbians. So I put it to you. What other movies could… --- ## [Actress Ellen Page come out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actress-ellen-page-come-out/681412)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2014, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actress-ellen-page-come-out/681412 "2014-02-19T18:17:38Z")
She was at a conference focused on issues in the gay community and announced she was gay and “tired of hiding or lying by omission.” Good for her - hopefully this helps her from a personal standpoint. Seems a bit sur… --- ## [What does anyone have against fractional-reserve banking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-anyone-have-against-fractional-reserve-banking/680516)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-anyone-have-against-fractional-reserve-banking/680516 "2014-02-18T20:25:47Z")
I have heard some people rail against fractional-reserve banking (or, simply, “banking,” I know of no other kind) on occasion, but don’t understand their objections. They seem to think it’s some kind of evil conspiracy,… --- ## [What is the worst beer you've ever had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-beer-youve-ever-had/519065)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-beer-youve-ever-had/519065 "2009-12-07T20:35:35Z")
When I was a kid, I used to collect beer cans. I thought Black Label had a nice can design. Then, I moved back to Ohio at age 30 and actually drank the beer. YUCK! This wasn’t even a good beer to drink when I chilled it… --- ## [Gold Standard, yea or nea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-standard-yea-or-nea/510665)
**Author:** [@jakesteele](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jakesteele)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2009, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-standard-yea-or-nea/510665 "2009-09-29T13:29:49Z")
I’m not all that up to speed on economics, but I was wondering what the main arguments were for and against the gold standard as opposed to the fiat system and what changes it would create in out country? Also, would it… --- ## [When does a kiss merit 1-4 years in jail? (Spanish soccer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-a-kiss-merit-1-4-years-in-jail-spanish-soccer/989844)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 378\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-a-kiss-merit-1-4-years-in-jail-spanish-soccer/989844 "2025-11-15T16:37:39Z")
This is being discussed in The Game Room, but I was wondering if it might merit broader discussion and a thread of its own. This took place during a post-game celebration. I will not describe it in words to allow each … --- ## [Why are Christians so full of hate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-christians-so-full-of-hate/811670)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-christians-so-full-of-hate/811670 "2018-04-10T02:17:53Z")
If you read the comments section of just about any news story online, you will always see some loud-mouthed loser saying something like “Blue Lives Matter” or “All Lives Matter” or something about the Florida shooting ki… --- ## [Does anybody know the answer the puzzle from Brooklyn Nine-Nine 3/8?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-the-answer-the-puzzle-from-brooklyn-nine-nine-3-8/714600)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-the-answer-the-puzzle-from-brooklyn-nine-nine-3-8/714600 "2015-03-26T05:48:01Z")
To recap, Captain Holt promised Beyonce tickets to anybody on his staff who could solve this puzzle. I couldn’t find this on the web, so I turn to the brains of SDMB. Twelve men are on a desert island. They all have ide… --- ## [Christian Evolutionists. When did man acquire a soul ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-evolutionists-when-did-man-acquire-a-soul/536344)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2010, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christian-evolutionists-when-did-man-acquire-a-soul/536344 "2010-05-02T12:14:35Z")
It wasn’t that hard for me to accept evolution and apply a non-literal view to Genesis to maintain faith in a special role for me and fellow humans in an afterlife. But what’s messing me up is the question I’ve recently… --- ## ["Star TreK" trivia contest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-trivia-contest/382807)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 380\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2007, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-trivia-contest/382807 "2007-01-23T06:08:45Z")
The Rules: Ask about any episode, movie or incarnation. You must rely on your memory - you can’t consult any book, watch an episode or a movie, or ask someone else, either in formulating or answering a question. Numbe… --- ## [The Family Feud- Is It Better To Play Or Better To Pass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-family-feud-is-it-better-to-play-or-better-to-pass/230027)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-family-feud-is-it-better-to-play-or-better-to-pass/230027 "2021-03-02T23:59:06Z")
Note: I’m placing this in ‘General Questions’ because I believe it has a factual answer. I’ve been watching the game show ‘The Family Feud’ for a number of years now, and am always amazed that the contestants invariably… --- ## [Sharp chest pain after eating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sharp-chest-pain-after-eating/407431)
**Author:** [@happywaffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/happywaffle)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sharp-chest-pain-after-eating/407431 "2012-12-03T20:11:00Z")
(Obvious caveat: no I’m not using the boards for credible medical advice) Every once in awhile, soon after eating a decent meal, I start having chest pain on my left side. The catch is, I only get the pain when inhaling… --- ## ["One Hit" Actors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-actors/950569)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-actors/950569 "2022-02-08T05:39:06Z")
We’ve had a bunch of threads for one-hit musical acts, but how about actors/actresses? I’m thinking about someone who may or may not have been acting for a long time, but they only had one ‘breakout’ role where everyone… --- ## [What is obvious in your profession that others may not know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-obvious-in-your-profession-that-others-may-not-know/839290)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-obvious-in-your-profession-that-others-may-not-know/839290 "2019-09-04T06:33:02Z")
I’m a criminal defense attorney, and there’s two things that are obvious to me which others may not know: If you are arrested and brought to a police station and put into an empty room, you are almost certainly being … --- ## [How did the axis powers last so long in WW2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-axis-powers-last-so-long-in-ww2/709858)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2015, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-axis-powers-last-so-long-in-ww2/709858 "2015-02-04T13:11:41Z")
I may have asked this question in the past. I can’t find it in search though. My question is how exactly did the axis powers last for 6 years in WW2? The axis powers consisted mostly of Germany, Japan and Italy. Italy w… --- ## [What does "fried egg" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-fried-egg-mean/599306)
**Author:** [@Sinisterniik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sinisterniik)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2011, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-fried-egg-mean/599306 "2011-11-09T19:11:28Z")
There’s a Spanish/American restaurant across the street from me (it’s sort of a diner that sells traditional Mexican and burgers/fries/eggs/bacon). I go there a lot because it’s cheap and convenient, even though I can co… --- ## [Susanna Hoffs/Bangles...Walk Like an Egyptian.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/susanna-hoffs-bangles-walk-like-an-egyptian/716081)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/susanna-hoffs-bangles-walk-like-an-egyptian/716081 "2015-03-31T18:16:52Z")
Yum! Walk Like An Egyptian --- ## [What was the message of Michael Moore's "Bowling for Columbine"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-message-of-michael-moores-bowling-for-columbine/206715)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2003, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-message-of-michael-moores-bowling-for-columbine/206715 "2003-10-13T20:30:11Z")
We’ve already had a thread (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=183647&highlight=bowling+columbine) over accusations that Michael Moore was dishonest in his presentation of the facts in Bowling… --- ## [Can your boss legally ask when you plan to retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-your-boss-legally-ask-when-you-plan-to-retire/651588)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2014, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-your-boss-legally-ask-when-you-plan-to-retire/651588 "2014-11-20T14:26:13Z")
Someone announced retirement today, and set the bosses to panic mode. So I am of age to do so; still damn productive if I do say so myself, and my plan is to leave in maybe 2 years. I was the first one to ever have this … --- ## [A Euro 2004 thread - better late than never....(It's about soccerball)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-euro-2004-thread-better-late-than-never-its-about-soccerball/249832)
**Author:** [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Replies:** 437\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2004, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-euro-2004-thread-better-late-than-never-its-about-soccerball/249832 "2004-07-07T10:30:30Z")
This time tomorrow we will be into the start of the second biggest football tournament in the world. 16 teams, almost all good, many with a real live chance of winning, at least one “group of death”. So it’s time for a… --- ## [Is it possible to eat right and exercise and still be fat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-eat-right-and-exercise-and-still-be-fat/625729)
**Author:** [@badmajon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/badmajon)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-eat-right-and-exercise-and-still-be-fat/625729 "2013-10-30T21:22:38Z")
Hello everyone, long time lurker, first time poster. Here’s something I’ve been wondering lately… Is it possible to eat right and exercise sufficiently, and still be fat? They say obesity is a problem, but I’m just not … --- ## [Slam Dunk Argument Against An Omnimax God?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slam-dunk-argument-against-an-omnimax-god/535212)
**Author:** [@Cort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cort)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2010, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slam-dunk-argument-against-an-omnimax-god/535212 "2010-04-14T02:12:53Z")
I don’t remember where I heard this but it seems pretty watertight. God is Omnimax. That is, he is all powerful, all loving, and knows absolutely everything without exception. If God knows everything, this means he mu… --- ## [Funny, she doesn't look Jewish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-she-doesnt-look-jewish/552788)
**Author:** [@Powers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Powers)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-she-doesnt-look-jewish/552788 "2010-09-08T22:48:34Z")
Okay, so we all know in Spaceballs, when Lone Star says, “Great, just what we need. A Druish Princess”. I always figured this was a pun on “Jewish Princess” but the purpose of the pun remained opaque. I had never hear… --- ## [Recomend some 'realistic' science fiction books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recomend-some-realistic-science-fiction-books/529442)
**Author:** [@Captain\_C](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_C)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recomend-some-realistic-science-fiction-books/529442 "2010-03-06T07:12:41Z")
I’ve come to the conclusion that I am severely behind in my geek knowledge of Science Fiction books. I am interested anything from the classics of fifty years ago to things published recently. The one requirement I hav… --- ## [Didn't the ancient Greeks ever climb Mount Olympus to see that there are no Gods there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didnt-the-ancient-greeks-ever-climb-mount-olympus-to-see-that-there-are-no-gods-there/640234)
**Author:** [@s0meguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/s0meguy)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/didnt-the-ancient-greeks-ever-climb-mount-olympus-to-see-that-there-are-no-gods-there/640234 "2012-11-16T23:32:48Z")
The Ancient Greeks believed their Gods resided on Mount Olympus… but this seems an easily tested claim by climbing and exploring the mountain. Especially since they thought their Gods were up there, that must have given … --- ## [Elementary Kids Sing Obama Indoctrination Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elementary-kids-sing-obama-indoctrination-song/511623)
**Author:** [@Evil\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_One)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2009, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elementary-kids-sing-obama-indoctrination-song/511623 "2009-10-14T03:59:15Z")
How adorable. http://yesbuthowever.com/lyrics-to-school-childrens-song-to-obama-8136122/ Aren’t those five year olds cute? Lyrics like: “He said we must be fair today Equal work means equal pay Mmm, mmm, mm! Bara… --- ## [Lumber in Metric Countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lumber-in-metric-countries/531774)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lumber-in-metric-countries/531774 "2010-05-03T17:30:53Z")
I’ve always wondered how lumber is dimensioned in the metric world. plywood is 4 x 8 feet and typically 5/8 or 3/4 inch thick. lumber 2 x 4, 2 x 6, 2 x 8, or 2 x 10 studs are framed on 16 inch centers If I went to E… --- ## [At what point does a grownup not doing grownup things seem strange to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-does-a-grownup-not-doing-grownup-things-seem-strange-to-you/586921)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2011, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-does-a-grownup-not-doing-grownup-things-seem-strange-to-you/586921 "2011-07-09T06:05:58Z")
Keep in mind that I’m really only referring to adults that are entirely capable and of sound mind; obviously, if a person is physically or mentally held back in some way then not actually doing grownup things would be un… --- ## [Orphan Black season 2 discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orphan-black-season-2-discussion-thread/686493)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orphan-black-season-2-discussion-thread/686493 "2014-07-15T14:58:38Z")
This show comes back tonight. Can’t wait! --- ## [Is this Barnes & Noble crazy or am I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-barnes-noble-crazy-or-am-i/546982)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-barnes-noble-crazy-or-am-i/546982 "2010-07-27T19:54:45Z")
I know. Some of you are saying it doesn’t have to be an either/or issue. Barnes & Noble was having a sale on DVD’s last month. If you bought two, you got a third one of equal or lesser value for free. Which is essential… --- ## [How do I get a good graphics job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-good-graphics-job/581720)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-good-graphics-job/581720 "2011-05-18T21:53:34Z")
I’ve got two degrees (a BA and an AS) and about seven years of experience, but none it is very impressive. I think my portfolio isn’t bad - it needs work, but it could be so much worse. But I’ve only had two graphics pos… --- ## [Snorting Listerine: Bad Idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snorting-listerine-bad-idea/332776)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snorting-listerine-bad-idea/332776 "2018-10-13T15:19:17Z")
I’ve long been a fan of using Listerine as an oral antiseptic: instead of flossing, I shoosh the stuff between my teeth in the morning, and have not had a tooth/gum infection since I started doing this (and I used to get… --- ## [Got a SDMB problem? List it here.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-sdmb-problem-list-it-here/461710)
**Author:** [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-sdmb-problem-list-it-here/461710 "2008-10-10T13:47:09Z")
As expected it’s not a perfect, seamless transition; these things never are. Jerry’s working on getting all the bugs out. In the meantime your patience and understanding is asked for. So tell us what you see, what wor… --- ## [Why is my cat chewing my charger cord and how can I get him to stop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-cat-chewing-my-charger-cord-and-how-can-i-get-him-to-stop/614052)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2015, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-cat-chewing-my-charger-cord-and-how-can-i-get-him-to-stop/614052 "2015-04-08T03:59:07Z")
My cat has suddenly started chewing on the cord to my mac charger. We’ve had him almost one year and I’m on my second cord in 3 weeks. They are $80.00! I keep my laptop plugged in while I use it because I need the brig… --- ## [Let's talk about guns and Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-guns-and-americans/644363)
**Author:** [@The\_Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Librarian)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-guns-and-americans/644363 "2012-12-21T15:20:08Z")
Hi! If you’re American and into guns: move along, nothing to see here. I put this in the pit because I always like the tone of discussion here. The board is all but completely filled with theads about dead kids, swimm… --- ## [What IS that accent??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-that-accent/422384)
**Author:** [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-that-accent/422384 "2026-05-14T15:07:21Z")
(I’m sticking this in CS because, well, they’re both actors.) Both John O’Hurley (most famous as the voice of Elaine’s boss, the fictitious J. Peterman, on Seinfeld) and John Lithgow have it. It sounds almost British, … --- ## [So. You got cancer in your balls. And this entitled you to....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-got-cancer-in-your-balls-and-this-entitled-you-to/638521)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-you-got-cancer-in-your-balls-and-this-entitled-you-to/638521 "2012-10-29T04:26:40Z")
… build such a titanic and layered lie that millions of innocents were sucked into. People believed, people worked hard, donated, supported. You useless fucking whore. You went and turned a cleverly hidden doping techni… --- ## [Human Feces cleaning from clothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-feces-cleaning-from-clothing/637631)
**Author:** [@Vana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vana)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2014, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-feces-cleaning-from-clothing/637631 "2014-01-12T22:28:29Z")
I was running errands a yr ago on a rainy day (had been down pouring for hrs) when the sanitary sewer where I was walking began to shoot over flow onto the pavement where I was walking. 2 inches of the cuffs of my pants… --- ## [Something's crapping in the basement window](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somethings-crapping-in-the-basement-window/623533)
**Author:** [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somethings-crapping-in-the-basement-window/623533 "2013-12-12T04:40:27Z")
I went down to do some laundry on Saturday and thought I smelled something weird, a little funky- dead fish- dead animal- moldy laundry smell. I opened up the dryer because I had left some sheets drying in there a few d… --- ## [Do you pick up dropped coins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-up-dropped-coins/647903)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-pick-up-dropped-coins/647903 "2013-06-18T17:30:05Z")
I don’t really drive, so I walk most places I go, and always watch the ground for obstacles (puddles, dog poo, loose paving stones, etc) so I spot a lot of dropped coins on the pavement. I think sometimes people are with… --- ## [Am I the only person who thinks 'Confederacy of Dunces' is tedious, humor-free, and overhyped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-person-who-thinks-confederacy-of-dunces-is-tedious-humor-free-and-overhyped/654718)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-person-who-thinks-confederacy-of-dunces-is-tedious-humor-free-and-overhyped/654718 "2020-09-07T21:25:06Z")
Yes, I’ll say it again: I think that Confederacy of Dunces is tedious, humor-free, and overhyped (with the hype sometimes rising to a fever pitch on these Boards). Now, maybe if had I read it back in the 60’s when it wa… --- ## [Television episodes that wouldn’t fly today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-episodes-that-wouldn-t-fly-today/780312)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-episodes-that-wouldn-t-fly-today/780312 "2019-01-29T15:00:12Z")
Inspired by the “songs that wouldn’t fly today” thread, I’m thinking about television episodes that probably would never be made today. For the purpose of this thread, I’m not talking about entire series that would not b… --- ## [What does China want with Tibet anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-china-want-with-tibet-anyway/540618)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-china-want-with-tibet-anyway/540618 "2010-05-30T03:57:35Z")
This is probably a stupid question, but I don’t get why China would want to conquer Tibet in the first place. I mean, there’s nothing there, is there? It’s a bunch of mountains and monks in funny hats and yaks, right? … --- ## [Why wouldn't a flat income tax work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wouldnt-a-flat-income-tax-work/583343)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wouldnt-a-flat-income-tax-work/583343 "2020-02-21T15:34:08Z")
Say the feds do the math and a flat income tax of 27% for all Americans who have an income is needed to balance the budget (I know the number would be higher, it’s the concept I am curious about). The full time college … --- ## [I am Legend - Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-legend-open-spoilers/429300)
**Author:** [@cerberus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cerberus)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-legend-open-spoilers/429300 "2008-03-06T20:24:50Z")
For the benefit of the careless reader - - - OPEN SPOILERS. M’Kay? Alright then, I’m assuming that the active thread posters have read the novella. Having seen what the Movie People usually do in the process of “adapt… --- ## [Is it wrong I love my cat more than my boyfriend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-wrong-i-love-my-cat-more-than-my-boyfriend/523281)
**Author:** [@I\_Have\_Hippos\_In\_My\_Garden](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Have_Hippos_In_My_Garden)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-wrong-i-love-my-cat-more-than-my-boyfriend/523281 "2010-09-21T13:56:02Z")
I was thinking about love the other day and was wondering if other Dopers compare how much they love different people or things? If you are completely honest do you suprisingly love one person more than another? My fami… --- ## [SNL 5/16 - Louis CK's monologue - whoa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-5-16-louis-cks-monologue-whoa/720236)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-5-16-louis-cks-monologue-whoa/720236 "2015-05-21T23:12:28Z")
Watching this on DVR this morning. Holy flurking schmidt - he crossed so many lines. Racism, pedophilia - funny but awkward as all hell. Anyone catch it? --- ## [Machetero and Diogenes the Cynic are used cum bags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/machetero-and-diogenes-the-cynic-are-used-cum-bags/274756)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 330\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2004, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/machetero-and-diogenes-the-cynic-are-used-cum-bags/274756 "2004-11-17T16:11:35Z")
In this thread I asked for advice on what to say to my friend facing prison for sex with a minor. Were his alleged actions stupid? Yes. Were they predatory? Possibly, (though I wasn’t there so I don’t really know.) Do o… --- ## [Write a sentence that has never been written before.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/write-a-sentence-that-has-never-been-written-before/738109)
**Author:** [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/write-a-sentence-that-has-never-been-written-before/738109 "2016-07-25T03:32:23Z")
Write a sentence that has never been written or spoken by anyone ever. Sentence must be grammatical and intelligible (no gibberish) though of course it need not be true, logical or make all that much sense. Try to make i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=268&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=270&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)