# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=3 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [(Old) I think I MAY start the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-think-i-may-start-the-mmp/1029989)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-i-think-i-may-start-the-mmp/1029989 "2026-06-04T13:28:05Z")
See what I did there? MAY - yanno, like this month… OK, not all that clever, but it should get us started. My day starts at 54 Ferrets with much rain promised. Plans are to go with the flow. Happy Moanday!! --- ## [Why do so many posters have trouble staying on topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-posters-have-trouble-staying-on-topic/1027125)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-posters-have-trouble-staying-on-topic/1027125 "2026-08-17T12:06:43Z")
Some more than others, but we all do it at some time or another: post a comment that pushes a thread outside of its topic. Why? Moderators try to shepherd us around, in order to keep some distinction between the forums … --- ## [You did nothing? Fuck you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-did-nothing-fuck-you/1026674)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-did-nothing-fuck-you/1026674 "2026-01-20T13:22:10Z")
If you put a MAGA sticker on your car, fuck you. If you donated to Trump’s campaign, fuck you. If you voted for Trump, fuck you. If you did not vote for the one candidate who could beat him, fuck you. If you didn’t v… --- ## [Alpine divorce—experience anybody?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpine-divorce-experience-anybody/1028457)
**Author:** [@LouMa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouMa)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpine-divorce-experience-anybody/1028457 "2026-08-22T14:38:37Z")
The term “alpine divorce” comes from a story by Robert Barr published in 1893, in which a hike by a couple who hate each other in the Alps takes an unexpected turn. Since then, the meaning has shifted somewhat; people no… --- ## [Are atheists who aren’t materialists truly atheists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-atheists-who-aren-t-materialists-truly-atheists/1030197)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-atheists-who-aren-t-materialists-truly-atheists/1030197 "2026-06-30T23:49:18Z")
And I mean “materialist” as in believing that “physical matter is the only or fundamental reality.” (Merriam-Webster) Because I could have sworn that I read that believing in God or gods was a separate thing from believ… --- ## [August Wrong! (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-wrong-monthly-mini-rants/1032078)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-wrong-monthly-mini-rants/1032078 "2026-09-01T08:50:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from Rant, Write, and Boo (July Mini-Rants): …But I’ll keep trying! I feel torn about work. I have a whole lot of new responsibility by necessity. We are in bad financial shape, being a gove… --- ## [Plan to see Nolan's The Odyssey this weekend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plan-to-see-nolans-the-odyssey-this-weekend/1031722)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plan-to-see-nolans-the-odyssey-this-weekend/1031722 "2026-08-09T16:43:30Z")
…and follow it up with a rewatching of the Coen brother’s, O’ Brother Where Art Thou? https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the\_odyssey\_2026 https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/o\_brother\_where\_art\_thou O’ Brother Where Art Th… --- ## [Botticelli - Sept 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-sept-2026/1032812)
**Author:** [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Replies:** 306\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-sept-2026/1032812 "2026-10-01T16:17:31Z")
I am H --- ## [Rant, Write, and Boo (July Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-write-and-boo-july-mini-rants/1031327)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rant-write-and-boo-july-mini-rants/1031327 "2026-08-03T03:56:16Z")
Continuing the discussion from Blue June… (Monthly Mini-Rants): We have a trip planned to visit my in-laws near Las Vegas the first week of September. We’ve been watching plane ticket prices, as they’ve been going up a… --- ## [(Old) My Cup Runneth Over- A Championship MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-my-cup-runneth-over-a-championship-mmp/1030907)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-my-cup-runneth-over-a-championship-mmp/1030907 "2026-06-22T08:12:10Z")
By the Numbers: 20: Years between Rod Brind’Amour winning the Cup as a Captain and a coach. 70: The number of years since anyone did that(Toe Blake 1956) 17: Number of years between Jordan Staal’s Cups(record) 0: Num… --- ## [(Old) The Gift of Life in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-gift-of-life-in-the-mmp/1031267)
**Author:** [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Replies:** 336\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-gift-of-life-in-the-mmp/1031267 "2026-07-06T13:05:01Z")
Hubs received many gifts of life over the past 4 years. We are very thankful for the people who donated blood and platelets and especially grateful for the 25 year old woman who donated the stem cells that he received. … --- ## [Tennessee Fails to Execute the Execution of Christa Pike. Twice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-fails-to-execute-the-execution-of-christa-pike-twice/1033507)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-fails-to-execute-the-execution-of-christa-pike-twice/1033507 "2026-10-11T12:57:09Z")
I didn’t actually intend to start a thread about this, I assumed there would already be several threads about her situation from days ago. And after today’s events I was POSITIVE there would be even more threads! Nope. … --- ## [Isn't Islam a wonderful religion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-islam-a-wonderful-religion/1027240)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isnt-islam-a-wonderful-religion/1027240 "2026-02-02T16:59:55Z")
At least I guess you know where you are with it. None of those awkward moral ambiguities… --- ## ["Christianophobia" - is there a double standard in the way Christianity is treated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christianophobia-is-there-a-double-standard-in-the-way-christianity-is-treated/1032877)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christianophobia-is-there-a-double-standard-in-the-way-christianity-is-treated/1032877 "2026-11-04T16:25:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from Trump-haters: What things do you agree with Trump on?: Duly following mod instructions to take a very off-topic discussion elsewhere (as it has nothing to do with Trump per se). We’ll see … --- ## [Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-2/1030679)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 239\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trolls-r-us-resurrections-part-2/1030679 "2026-11-06T01:22:54Z")
Continuing the discussion from Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 1) - #14565 by Elmer\_J.Fudd. Previous discussions: Trolls R Us Resurrections (Part 1) --- ## [Is there any amount of immigration, legal illegal either both, that is too much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-amount-of-immigration-legal-illegal-either-both-that-is-too-much/1032515)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-amount-of-immigration-legal-illegal-either-both-that-is-too-much/1032515 "2026-09-11T01:47:00Z")
Continuing the discussion from Democratic Party Official Position is to Abolish ICE: I think the discussion there is going beyond the slogan of “Abolish ICE” to broad brushstrokes that The argument seems to have becom… --- ## [What's with the double trigger set up on semi-auto pistols](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-double-trigger-set-up-on-semi-auto-pistols/1026939)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 314\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-double-trigger-set-up-on-semi-auto-pistols/1026939 "2026-03-19T19:37:13Z")
Because of the current political climate, my wife is considering a revolver. I have hand guns but they really don’t work for her. I would just like that she felt comfortable with firearms. And have something suitable fo… --- ## [Discussion regarding Democrats forcing a shutdown over ICE overreach (2026 ICE shootings)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-regarding-democrats-forcing-a-shutdown-over-ice-overreach-2026-ice-shootings/1027058)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-regarding-democrats-forcing-a-shutdown-over-ice-overreach-2026-ice-shootings/1027058 "2026-05-01T03:24:39Z")
Continuing the discussion from The ICE shootings in Minneapolis (1/7/2026): I mentioned that I supported this in the above thread, but am spinning it off as to not hijack the parent. In short - ICE actions in MN have b… --- ## [Ever confuse one actor for another?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-confuse-one-actor-for-another/1031757)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-confuse-one-actor-for-another/1031757 "2026-11-08T06:29:49Z")
Just had one tonight, had one from 2 decades ago, not really quite Mandela Effect worthy (even if I have another example there from music I am pretty sure on), as faulty memory was likely responsible in both of the film … --- ## [Rude 2026 Election Night Party Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-2026-election-night-party-thread/1034389)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rude-2026-election-night-party-thread/1034389 "2026-11-08T00:10:01Z")
This thread is for dunking on GOP losers, on the ballot or off. Welcome to Woke 3.0. Effective tomorrow morning, all Americans will start each morning by rolling a die to determine which of the six genders they will ide… --- ## [What skill can you perform better than 99 random people? Please read OP for specifics before answering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-skill-can-you-perform-better-than-99-random-people-please-read-op-for-specifics-before-answering/1030387)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-skill-can-you-perform-better-than-99-random-people-please-read-op-for-specifics-before-answering/1030387 "2026-07-08T12:44:27Z")
PLEASE RESPOND WITH JUST ONE SKILL You are given the opportunity to enter a skill contest with 99 other randomly-selected people. It costs you $100 to enter, and if you beat the other 99 you win $1000. Here is the deal… --- ## [Is ape sign language completely dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ape-sign-language-completely-dead/1027824)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ape-sign-language-completely-dead/1027824 "2026-08-21T14:32:12Z")
Is it now considered established that gorillas and chimps simply don’t have the abstract reasoning capacity for language? --- ## [Goon, you're free!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goon-youre-free/1025240)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goon-youre-free/1025240 "2025-12-24T21:40:45Z")
Before approving this design, it would have helped if the marketing executives were aware that “goon” is a (pretty new?) slang term for “masturbate”. Of course, mayne they did know and this was a very savvy bit of vir… --- ## [(Old) MMP and Chill - Winter is Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mmp-and-chill-winter-is-here/1024720)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 357\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mmp-and-chill-winter-is-here/1024720 "2025-11-17T15:18:34Z")
Yesterday it was 74, tomorrow it will get down to 34, and half the MMP has had snow already. Is anybody still somewhere warm? In any case, up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave. Make yourself a hot beverage, an… --- ## [Why NOT to Marry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-to-marry/1027859)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-to-marry/1027859 "2026-05-01T23:11:13Z")
You can’t know why NOT to marry until it’s too late. Let me try to summarize: Once the honeymoon phase wears off, both you and your spouse’s real personalities come out. The person you’d die for becomes a drag and/or a … --- ## [Why am I now seeing the term "unalived" all over the place instead of the much shorter "killed" or "died"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-now-seeing-the-term-unalived-all-over-the-place-instead-of-the-much-shorter-killed-or-died/1028092)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-now-seeing-the-term-unalived-all-over-the-place-instead-of-the-much-shorter-killed-or-died/1028092 "2026-11-02T01:15:26Z")
Where did this term come from, and why do we bother to use it? --- ## [I pit the belief system that says that autism isn't bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-belief-system-that-says-that-autism-isnt-bad/1031621)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-belief-system-that-says-that-autism-isnt-bad/1031621 "2026-09-09T17:40:14Z")
I was diagnosed as autistic (Level 1 ASD) three years ago at the age of 64. Since then, I have heard things like “autism is a superpower” or “a gift”, Time Magazine has a special issue on autism and on the back cover, th… --- ## [Individuals donating \*food\* to food banks, not money -- is this effective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/individuals-donating-food-to-food-banks-not-money-is-this-effective/1024929)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/individuals-donating-food-to-food-banks-not-money-is-this-effective/1024929 "2026-02-18T00:49:08Z")
My 6000-employee organization is holding a food drive, encouraging employees to drop off cans of food in bins which will be delivered to three different food banks. We actually do a lot of social services and have quite … --- ## [Questions for Christians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-christians/1029875)
**Author:** [@IridiumIodineSulfur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IridiumIodineSulfur)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-christians/1029875 "2026-11-04T09:21:35Z")
I have some questions for Christians. I am atheist, or maybe agnostic. I’m asking this because I think it is important to understand people’s believes, even if I don’t agree with them. I’m sure this is over-asked, but … --- ## [What are some companies that are known for two or more disparate products? (Better explained in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-companies-that-are-known-for-two-or-more-disparate-products-better-explained-in-op/1030927)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-companies-that-are-known-for-two-or-more-disparate-products-better-explained-in-op/1030927 "2026-10-29T22:11:27Z")
Michelin is known for tires and … promotion of fine dining. (Yes I know their promotion of fine dining was to inspire travel and thus, the sale of more Michelin tires.) Yamaha is known for motorcycles and watercraft and… --- ## [Why does USB-B exist? (computer cable)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-usb-b-exist-computer-cable/1031930)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-usb-b-exist-computer-cable/1031930 "2026-07-29T13:10:25Z")
There are many forms of connectors for USB cables that we use with our computers. Sometimes I am baffled at why one is used rather than another but the one that always gets me us USB-B (see pic below). I have only ever… --- ## [Minute Cryptic - another word game, quite different!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minute-cryptic-another-word-game-quite-different/1024901)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minute-cryptic-another-word-game-quite-different/1024901 "2026-01-30T20:15:48Z")
Minute Cryptic - a new(ish) word game I stole a description from elsewhere: “Minute Cryptic is a bite-sized cryptic crossword designed to be solved in just a few minutes. Each puzzle features a small grid and clever, w… --- ## [Is there any empirical reason behind why a food tastes good to one person and bad to another?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-empirical-reason-behind-why-a-food-tastes-good-to-one-person-and-bad-to-another/1026590)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-empirical-reason-behind-why-a-food-tastes-good-to-one-person-and-bad-to-another/1026590 "2026-02-10T20:15:37Z")
We all know that tastes are subjective. But I was wondering if there is any hard science specifically behind why a specific food tastes great to one individual but bad to another. Is this something derived from on purel… --- ## [Jury duty. Nabbed. Dang! Do you have any interesting jury duty stories to share?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jury-duty-nabbed-dang-do-you-have-any-interesting-jury-duty-stories-to-share/1027394)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jury-duty-nabbed-dang-do-you-have-any-interesting-jury-duty-stories-to-share/1027394 "2026-04-07T21:55:19Z")
I haven’t been assigned yet, so I can discuss for now. Today is my first day reporting in. My last time was maybe 10-15 years ago. I was placed on a jury, an unpleasant cr… --- ## [Does "White Culture" Exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-white-culture-exist/1026483)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-white-culture-exist/1026483 "2026-01-24T12:33:48Z")
\[Moderation\] I’ve split this conversation out of the “What Were You Thinking” Pit thread, which was inspired by this post in the “WhiteDate and several other “White” sites scraped for data” thread in P&E. - Miller \[/Mo… --- ## [How expensive is your hobby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-expensive-is-your-hobby/1026139)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-expensive-is-your-hobby/1026139 "2026-01-13T20:31:54Z")
A few years ago, I decided to indulge my life-long interest in astronomy to purchase a good telescope for backyard viewing. When I began checking suppliers and equipment reviews, I was astonished at the sheer volume of e… --- ## [When Did Food Prepared by White People Become Synonymous With Bland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-food-prepared-by-white-people-become-synonymous-with-bland/1028828)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-food-prepared-by-white-people-become-synonymous-with-bland/1028828 "2026-04-05T03:53:35Z")
I was watching a short video by Gangsta Chef, a.k.a. Thug Peach, who refers to ingredients with humerous phrases. Garlic is referred to as “vampire bullets”, vanilla is “Taylor Swift’s dance moves,” and mayonnaise is “C… --- ## [Sucks I will vote for the nazi tattoo guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sucks-i-will-vote-for-the-nazi-tattoo-guy/1029705)
**Author:** [@zoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoo)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sucks-i-will-vote-for-the-nazi-tattoo-guy/1029705 "2026-05-13T13:52:53Z")
Maine voter here. Platner will be on the ballot and I will vote for him. He may be another Fetterman or worse but my hope is that he has at some point had a “Come to Jesus moment” and will be a progressive in the Senate.… --- ## [A woman told me to stop running because of her dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-woman-told-me-to-stop-running-because-of-her-dog/1033796)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-woman-told-me-to-stop-running-because-of-her-dog/1033796 "2026-10-22T16:46:25Z")
I was out for a run this weekend, running down a residential street in late morning with no traffic and few pedestrians. As I approached, a woman walking a dog on the opposite sidewalk shouted “STOP! STOP!” at me. When I… --- ## [(Old) MMP in the snow, uphill both ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mmp-in-the-snow-uphill-both-ways/1027030)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-mmp-in-the-snow-uphill-both-ways/1027030 "2026-02-02T05:01:25Z")
I’m sure somewhere (:musical\_notes: over the rainbow) there are folks basking in warm, balmy sunshine. Well, that’s nice for them and all, but most of us are freezing our @$$% off. I have a completely empty trash bin,… --- ## [Poorly-aged films that could use a "woke" (for lack of a better choice of words) remake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-aged-films-that-could-use-a-woke-for-lack-of-a-better-choice-of-words-remake/1024941)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-aged-films-that-could-use-a-woke-for-lack-of-a-better-choice-of-words-remake/1024941 "2025-11-24T00:16:10Z")
A lot of the comedies I grew up loving have scenes that have aged quite poorly. An act of borderline sexual assault is played for laughs in The Breakfast Club. Sixteen Candles has a gross Asian stereotype. And don’t get … --- ## [Botticelli – July 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2026/1031301)
**Author:** [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2026/1031301 "2026-07-31T01:11:44Z")
It’s not quite July, but we’ll start a new thread… I am F As in, Fourth of July :fireworks: --- ## [Movies with WTF?!? moments you still can't figure out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-wtf-moments-you-still-cant-figure-out/1033861)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-wtf-moments-you-still-cant-figure-out/1033861 "2026-10-29T00:21:24Z")
This is not about movies where you didn’t understand most/all of it, but movies where you pretty much follow along and may even like, but suddenly something happens that makes your jaw drop and you say “What the hell jus… --- ## [Luxuries you DO enjoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luxuries-you-do-enjoy/1032025)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luxuries-you-do-enjoy/1032025 "2026-09-11T11:42:42Z")
A companion thread. When and on what will you unashamedly spend extra money to pamper or reward yourself? --- ## [(Old) Airmail in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-airmail-in-the-mmp/1030363)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 281\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-airmail-in-the-mmp/1030363 "2026-06-03T00:04:10Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 24c/75f with a predicted high of 342c/89f and sunny. Weather app says “The fucking sun is shining but it looks jaundiced.” I say Scorchio! Today in 1937, the first airmail letter to c… --- ## [Lesser Known Local Foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesser-known-local-foods/1026704)
**Author:** [@superwombat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/superwombat)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesser-known-local-foods/1026704 "2026-01-30T02:26:12Z")
Philly Cheesesteak. Chicago Deep Dish. New York Pizza. These are some of the heavy hitting famous delicacies based out of a particular locale. What are some others people should know about, and perhaps try if they happe… --- ## [(Old) Springing into cleaning in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-springing-into-cleaning-in-the-mmp/1028885)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 293\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-springing-into-cleaning-in-the-mmp/1028885 "2026-04-06T12:10:13Z")
Do you do special spring cleaning chores? I’ve got a few things I’ll be doing today, but they have nothing to do with it being spring - just stuff that needs doing. And later this week, I think I may finally clean the wi… --- ## [Red or Blue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-or-blue/1029653)
**Author:** [@WalterBishop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WalterBishop)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-or-blue/1029653 "2026-05-13T18:09:14Z")
In 24 hours, every single person on Earth will be transported to individual soundproof rooms, each containing a red button and a blue button. If 50% or more people press the blue button, everyone lives. If 50% or more … --- ## [I pit male rapist apologists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-male-rapist-apologists/1033569)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-male-rapist-apologists/1033569 "2026-10-12T16:51:58Z")
So, in the last several days, my Facebook feed has become full of Cornell 7 posts, maybe 95-ish percent by women. Any other posts, by men, and comments by men, basically say that \[and I am obviously paraphrasing\] “pussy … --- ## [Why is the Princess Bride (movie) held to such high esteem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-princess-bride-movie-held-to-such-high-esteem/1026266)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-princess-bride-movie-held-to-such-high-esteem/1026266 "2026-01-15T00:39:10Z")
Tried watching it today, and, meh. The book was fantastic, but for reasons the movie didn’t even begin to explore. But the film… meh. Is it a “catch it at the right age” thing? A nostalgia thing? Other? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=2&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=4&per_page=50)