# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=307&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:** 308 --- ## [Guys ask girls out- useful convention, or unfair burden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-ask-girls-out-useful-convention-or-unfair-burden/608232)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-ask-girls-out-useful-convention-or-unfair-burden/608232 "2012-02-17T20:16:25Z")
This is a hijack of this thread, which was starting to get derailed by a discussion on the social convention of guys asking girls out. My question is, is this a useful social convention, and is it an unfair burden on me… --- ## [Starcraft II Official Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starcraft-ii-official-thread/547902)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starcraft-ii-official-thread/547902 "2010-08-18T03:56:42Z")
It looms in the horizon like a zerg rush! Starcraft II is only a few days away, what are your plans? Are you picking it up, getting it later, passing on it or have you been eagerly waiting for it? So far the pre-orders… --- ## [Colors that you really, violently hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colors-that-you-really-violently-hate/517330)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colors-that-you-really-violently-hate/517330 "2009-11-14T23:03:37Z")
I don’t know if I’m alone in being obsessed with and passionately opinionated about colors. For me, the color of something is as important as its other aspects- if I’m looking for notebook binders, for example, and one h… --- ## [Cracker Jack boxes used to have neat prizes in them, didn't they?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracker-jack-boxes-used-to-have-neat-prizes-in-them-didnt-they/633064)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2013, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cracker-jack-boxes-used-to-have-neat-prizes-in-them-didnt-they/633064 "2013-01-13T17:17:35Z")
I bought my kids some Cracker Jack today, 4 boxes total and each boxes had a stupid tattoo or joke on a piece of paper. I think I remember as a kids (many, many moons ago) that the prizes in the box, while not earth shat… --- ## [Cannibal in South Beach - Someone buy this dude a Big Mac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannibal-in-south-beach-someone-buy-this-dude-a-big-mac/623254)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cannibal-in-south-beach-someone-buy-this-dude-a-big-mac/623254 "2012-07-08T13:19:48Z")
Only in America. :stuck\_out\_tongue: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime/miami-police-shoot-kill-naked-man-who-was-2377343.html --- ## [Celebrities You've Met](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-youve-met/197972)
**Author:** [@Isabelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isabelle)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-youve-met/197972 "2015-06-24T14:36:58Z")
I have met Captain Kangeroo, Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Howard, Jerry (whatever) from Leave It To Beaver and I think that is all. Who have you met? Do tell where you met them too. --- ## [Do hockey jersey numbers have anything to do with a players position, prestige or abilities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-hockey-jersey-numbers-have-anything-to-do-with-a-players-position-prestige-or-abilities/518612)
**Author:** [@St.Anger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/St.Anger)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2015, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-hockey-jersey-numbers-have-anything-to-do-with-a-players-position-prestige-or-abilities/518612 "2015-02-28T22:37:52Z")
The reason I bring this up is because I have noticed a lot of prestigious players seem to get “double numbers” ie: 99 for Wayne Gretzky 88- Eric Lindros 77- Ray Bourque (to be fair, he went from 7 to 77 so Phil Esposi… --- ## [Startrek TOS: More Time in Rank, Uhura or Sulu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startrek-tos-more-time-in-rank-uhura-or-sulu/499284)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startrek-tos-more-time-in-rank-uhura-or-sulu/499284 "2009-06-15T19:31:16Z")
Capt Kirk, Cmdr Spock, Lt Cmdr McCoy, and Lt Cmdr Scott are all on an away mission. All that’s left are a couple of lieutenants. Who’s in charge? --- ## [Champion-of-Truth and his "sources"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champion-of-truth-and-his-sources/571113)
**Author:** [@Ibn\_Warraq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ibn_Warraq)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/champion-of-truth-and-his-sources/571113 "2011-02-14T18:43:48Z")
In the “Muslim Marvelousnous” thread Champion-of-Truth has been spending lots of time alternating telling people how much he hates Muslims, hurl insults at other posters, and insist that Barack Obama was born in Kenya an… --- ## [California gives up High Speed Rail project, why is the US a failure and laughing stock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-gives-up-high-speed-rail-project-why-is-the-us-a-failure-and-laughing-stock/829549)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-gives-up-high-speed-rail-project-why-is-the-us-a-failure-and-laughing-stock/829549 "2020-04-03T14:11:33Z")
This is just flat out embarrassing. 20 Countries world wide has high speed rail. The US fails? WTH has happened to this country? We can’t pull off a large scale engineering project anymore? Can we accept being 2nd rate … --- ## [The handicapped need a space for their Dodge Vipers too, you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handicapped-need-a-space-for-their-dodge-vipers-too-you-know/126853)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 242\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2002, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handicapped-need-a-space-for-their-dodge-vipers-too-you-know/126853 "2002-09-10T03:55:42Z")
I keep going back and forth trying to decide if this pissed me off unreasonably or not. I saw a Dodge Viper in a handicapped parking spot. Now here’s the thing: Yes, it did have both handicapped plates and one of thos… --- ## [Clarification request, re: Rules about changing text within quote tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-request-re-rules-about-changing-text-within-quote-tags/684746)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clarification-request-re-rules-about-changing-text-within-quote-tags/684746 "2014-04-14T13:22:39Z")
Someone else mentioned wanting to make this inquiry, but he must have gotten distracted, so I’ll do it. I’m posting from my phone and links are not really an option. I thank everyone in advance for your understanding and… --- ## [Gender Equality vs "You hit like a girl"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-equality-vs-you-hit-like-a-girl/770718)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-equality-vs-you-hit-like-a-girl/770718 "2016-11-09T20:22:42Z")
A 19-year-old woman got punched and ended up in the hospital with a fractured skull. The video of the incident is very, very brief, and there’s no context given about what may have occurred before, but in the video, you … --- ## [Fuck you, Joe Manchin!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-joe-manchin/953201)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 371\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-joe-manchin/953201 "2024-12-19T06:28:16Z")
Fuck you, Joe Manchin! And that is all. --- ## [Arguments against same sex marriage the same as arguments against interracial marriage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arguments-against-same-sex-marriage-the-same-as-arguments-against-interracial-marriage/621485)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arguments-against-same-sex-marriage-the-same-as-arguments-against-interracial-marriage/621485 "2012-10-20T11:40:26Z")
From what I can tell, arguments against same gender marriage mirror that of the arguments that were made in the '60s as “evidence” that interracial marriage should be outlawed. There is a recent article in The Atlantic … --- ## [Stupid restaurant tricks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-restaurant-tricks/686259)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-restaurant-tricks/686259 "2014-04-27T11:38:58Z")
Order an egg yolk breakfast sandwich at McDonalds. Ask for double meat when getting the Meatball Marinara at Subway. When the person behind the counter asks how you want your veggie burger, say “With bacon, please.” --- ## [Why and How did New York (Manhattan, specifically) become the greatest city on earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-and-how-did-new-york-manhattan-specifically-become-the-greatest-city-on-earth/555674)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-and-how-did-new-york-manhattan-specifically-become-the-greatest-city-on-earth/555674 "2020-07-20T17:26:25Z")
(and if by some chance you disagree that it is THE greatest city on earth, you’re wrong, but fine, whatever… you have to agree it’s one of the top 5) It’s TINY TINY TINY. CRAMPED as hell. Expensive in every era of its … --- ## [K2, P2 - A Knitty MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/k2-p2-a-knitty-mmp/485000)
**Author:** [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Replies:** 366\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2009, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/k2-p2-a-knitty-mmp/485000 "2009-02-16T03:10:47Z")
As I’ve mentioned a mere 43,288,389,294 times in the past few weeks, I recently took up knitting again. It was a brief break; only 20 years or so. So, instead of completing other items on my overflowing to-do list (suc… --- ## [Bill O'Reilly: Christianity not a religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oreilly-christianity-not-a-religion/642548)
**Author:** [@Reyemile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reyemile)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-oreilly-christianity-not-a-religion/642548 "2012-12-10T15:21:31Z")
According to O’Reilly, the American government can promote Christianity because Christianity is a philosophy, not a religion. Is he making this up wholesale? Or is there actually a group of people who legitimately bel… --- ## [Which outdated customs should go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-outdated-customs-should-go/951958)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 296\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-outdated-customs-should-go/951958 "2021-10-27T22:12:20Z")
It’s time to end some old, outdated or offensive customs - things done for no better reason than being usual. Like cashiers having to stand up for hours. Men wearing things not black or beige. Never apologizing to chi… --- ## [Aaaghh! Dead mouse in my water softener salt tank! What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaaghh-dead-mouse-in-my-water-softener-salt-tank-what-to-do/545916)
**Author:** [@Free\_Range\_Otter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Free_Range_Otter)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2012, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaaghh-dead-mouse-in-my-water-softener-salt-tank-what-to-do/545916 "2012-12-12T11:32:24Z")
So I found a dead mouse in the salt tank that is connected to my water softener. The mouse is “complete” and came out in one piece, but it still smells in there. Is there something I should pour in there to decontaminate… --- ## [State your pick for best (most likely to win) Democratic ticket for 2020. Then say why.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-your-pick-for-best-most-likely-to-win-democratic-ticket-for-2020-then-say-why/821229)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/state-your-pick-for-best-most-likely-to-win-democratic-ticket-for-2020-then-say-why/821229 "2020-05-14T01:26:38Z")
The title says it. I’m going to kick off with Biden / Harris. Here’s why. Biden brings in 3 major winning points going head to head with Trump (assuming Trump as the GOP nominee). He’s a distinguished older white mal… --- ## [Here it is! The MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-it-is-the-mmp/634277)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2012, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-it-is-the-mmp/634277 "2012-09-17T03:26:10Z")
Let’s see if this happens. One never knows. There may be more than one. Anywho, here goes… Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 63 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 87 and dry. Accordin’ to the weather… --- ## [Mississippi hands Westboro it's ass.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mississippi-hands-westboro-its-ass/579986)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mississippi-hands-westboro-its-ass/579986 "2011-05-01T22:34:24Z")
This is cool. The thread title says it all. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Why aren't women who wear padded bras mercilessly made fun of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-women-who-wear-padded-bras-mercilessly-made-fun-of/549976)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-women-who-wear-padded-bras-mercilessly-made-fun-of/549976 "2010-10-30T19:37:39Z")
It seems to me that if a guy would wear padded underwear to make his junk seem bigger, and his friends & peers found out, he would be mercilessly made fun of. Also, as I recall from a few years ago, there was a company … --- ## [A woman will be featured on the new U.S. $10 bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-woman-will-be-featured-on-the-new-u-s-10-bill/722814)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-woman-will-be-featured-on-the-new-u-s-10-bill/722814 "2016-04-23T12:40:09Z")
But still no word as to who it will be: Woman to be on new $10 bill Here’s our previous discussion as to putting a notable woman on the $20 bill: What famous woman would you like to see on the $20 bill? - In My Humble O… --- ## [This young boy died because boot camps are considered "tough love"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-young-boy-died-because-boot-camps-are-considered-tough-love/352552)
**Author:** [@LilCutie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LilCutie)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2007, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-young-boy-died-because-boot-camps-are-considered-tough-love/352552 "2007-10-16T21:36:14Z")
I wanted to post this to The Dope, because I’m not sure how much national attention the issue has received. Please go to this link Martin Lee Anderson: A Life Cut Short and watch the video and read the articles that expl… --- ## [Cheneys book comes out and he was right, every one else wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheneys-book-comes-out-and-he-was-right-every-one-else-wrong/594857)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheneys-book-comes-out-and-he-was-right-every-one-else-wrong/594857 "2011-09-18T00:25:52Z")
I don’t know if Great Debates is the place for this, but Cheney does cause a lot of heat. Cheney’s book has come out , Condi was in over her head. Powell was not a team player and was forced out. The war in Iraq was f… --- ## [Tom Bombadil, Black Riders and the Old Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bombadil-black-riders-and-the-old-forest/721060)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-bombadil-black-riders-and-the-old-forest/721060 "2015-06-09T14:32:32Z")
Regarding Tom Bombadil, it is generally accepted that Tolkien through him into LOTR without much regard to what he was or how he fit in. And most readers feel he doesn’t fit. On my last re-reading of LOTR, though, it s… --- ## [JJ Abrams' NCC-1701](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jj-abrams-ncc-1701/472538)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2008, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jj-abrams-ncc-1701/472538 "2008-11-20T03:09:33Z")
Whatcha think? --- ## [Party Quirks II: Electric Boogaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-ii-electric-boogaloo/456240)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 485\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/party-quirks-ii-electric-boogaloo/456240 "2008-07-29T16:36:26Z")
Okay – I’m about to start PMing folks their quirks – but wanted to get the OP set first, with rules and suchlike. Note that though post is based on the one linked to in the sign-up thread, I’ve made a couple of changes,… --- ## [Was Hitler really smart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-hitler-really-smart/541457)
**Author:** [@Big\_Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Big_Norse)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2010, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-hitler-really-smart/541457 "2010-06-05T01:59:43Z")
From what I’ve seen a lot of what brought Hitler to power was luck and the economic and morale situation in Germany after WWI. Was he so smart that he knew how to take advantage of the situation, was he lucky, or did he… --- ## [Super Strong Concrete](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-strong-concrete/548090)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-strong-concrete/548090 "2010-07-30T02:35:21Z")
On Mythbusters they were once trying to drill into a concrete wall for the purposes of an experiment. But they were having a very difficult time of it because the wall was part of a former military base and was very, ve… --- ## [American anti-Americanism: What's the cause? Will it persist? If not, then what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-anti-americanism-whats-the-cause-will-it-persist-if-not-then-what/168659)
**Author:** [@december](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/december)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2003, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-anti-americanism-whats-the-cause-will-it-persist-if-not-then-what/168659 "2003-04-27T17:45:11Z")
The anti-Americans I have in mind are those who tend to look for the worst side of the US. E.g., consider the thread, Altogether now: 1980’s support for Saddam was wrong. That foreign policy decision is now history. T… --- ## [Michael Moore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moore/787181)
**Author:** [@CHealy7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CHealy7)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moore/787181 "2019-01-13T01:22:23Z")
Am I alone in thinking this man is in the catbird seat for the 2020 Democratic nomination? --- ## [Why ARE journalists so stupid? And what are the implications?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-journalists-so-stupid-and-what-are-the-implications/646370)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-journalists-so-stupid-and-what-are-the-implications/646370 "2013-01-14T07:42:37Z")
This thread touches on the question in passing but I think it deserves its own thread. Whenever journalists describe things that I know about they get all sorts wrong, and from what anyone who knows about stuff I don’t (… --- ## [I Took a Street Hooker Home Last Night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-took-a-street-hooker-home-last-night/132893)
**Author:** [@FallenAngel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FallenAngel)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2002, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-took-a-street-hooker-home-last-night/132893 "2002-10-23T21:12:03Z")
I’ve been driving a cab these last few months, as I’m still between professional gigs and money is still a necessary part of life. Since June I’ve seen more drunks, tweakers, loons, bangers and whores than I think anyon… --- ## [Food Stamps: What can and can't you buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-stamps-what-can-and-cant-you-buy/31035)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2000, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-stamps-what-can-and-cant-you-buy/31035 "2000-08-31T18:08:26Z")
A thread over in the Pit caused me to wonder about this question: What are you allowed to buy with food stamps? What are you not allowed to buy? Some of the posts in the Pit thread described families buying all sorts o… --- ## [Because if I wait, i'll forget - the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/because-if-i-wait-ill-forget-the-mmp/602142)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/because-if-i-wait-ill-forget-the-mmp/602142 "2011-11-14T12:06:29Z")
Happy Monday. Welcome to this week’s edition of the MMP. Pull up a seat and stay a few days. As promised, I shall recount what went in to putting on this year’s show. Many months ago, our director told us of this idea… --- ## [You're trying to ban SALT?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-trying-to-ban-salt/532175)
**Author:** [@Mr.Miskatonic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Miskatonic)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2010, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-trying-to-ban-salt/532175 "2010-03-18T01:19:29Z")
No kidding. Salt to be banned in restaraunts in NY if this bill passes. The text: I don’t have the words to describe how unbelievable this is. Salt is needed for most sauces (especially Asian ones), it is critical in … --- ## [Crunchy Frog's New and Improved Welcome Wagon, everyone invited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crunchy-frogs-new-and-improved-welcome-wagon-everyone-invited/63067)
**Author:** [@Crunchy\_Frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crunchy_Frog)\ **Replies:** 387\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2002, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crunchy-frogs-new-and-improved-welcome-wagon-everyone-invited/63067 "2002-03-21T09:20:10Z")
Hello again, boys and girls. First, I don’t want to be the only welcomer here, I’m asking any regs who feel like joining in to help me out. Doing this all by myself last time was tiring. Second, for those who don’t know… --- ## [What's happening on Feb 11, Mr. Ahmadinejad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-happening-on-feb-11-mr-ahmadinejad/527952)
**Author:** [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-happening-on-feb-11-mr-ahmadinejad/527952 "2010-02-13T05:31:23Z")
This was locked out by a Mod for incorrect forum but I was interested enough to re-post it here. I’m putting it here because it’s political in nature and has a debating quality to it. President Ahmadinajad has eluded t… --- ## [Why, davidmich? Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-davidmich-why/696856)
**Author:** [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2015, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-davidmich-why/696856 "2015-09-12T01:16:07Z")
davidmich’s threads have annoyed me for a while, but I haven’t been able to put my finger on why. I came close to pitting myself for not being able to just let it go, but today I had a breakthrough. Over 100 threads sta… --- ## [Pay to Post?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-to-post/92487)
**Author:** [@Why\_A\_Duck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Why_A_Duck)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2001, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-to-post/92487 "2001-11-10T11:00:36Z")
If you haven’t read the new announcement, do it. I’m not sure what forum this belongs in, maybe ATMB, but it’s not like I have a question about the board, I just wanted to establish a thread for dopers to talk about the… --- ## [Big Brother 4: I Hate Them Already](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-brother-4-i-hate-them-already/187116)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2003, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-brother-4-i-hate-them-already/187116 "2003-09-25T21:53:41Z")
Way too many bleached-blonde skanks with too much eye liner. Lots of oversexed egomaniacal camera whores (and some crying, already!). I do like the middle-aged FBI guy, and I could get used to looking at the blondie gu… --- ## [Bitter taste in mouth after eating pasta salad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitter-taste-in-mouth-after-eating-pasta-salad/471325)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bitter-taste-in-mouth-after-eating-pasta-salad/471325 "2019-04-09T15:05:44Z")
Does anybody else notice a nasty, bitter taste in their mouth after they eat pasta salad (not the mayonnaise kind, but the Italian seasoning kind)? I don’t seem to notice it when I’m eating the pasta salad, but then it … --- ## [How much do those erotic webcam girls really earn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-those-erotic-webcam-girls-really-earn/662293)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-those-erotic-webcam-girls-really-earn/662293 "2014-09-16T19:09:50Z")
In leaping around the net there are several NSFW webcam sites that pop up if you use file downloaders that feature a portal to hundreds of women (and some men) who at any given time are hanging around in front of live we… --- ## [FL School Board Member Can't Answer Any Math Questions on FCAT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fl-school-board-member-cant-answer-any-math-questions-on-fcat/606172)
**Author:** [@JoelUpchurch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoelUpchurch)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fl-school-board-member-cant-answer-any-math-questions-on-fcat/606172 "2011-12-24T16:56:45Z")
I looked at the test and I wasn’t shocked that there are a lot of adults, even with college diplomas, that can’t pass the math section of the FCAT, but can’t answer any of the questions? Most of the questions I could ans… --- ## [Leaked DNC emails show primary process rigged](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaked-dnc-emails-show-primary-process-rigged/760627)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2016, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaked-dnc-emails-show-primary-process-rigged/760627 "2016-07-27T03:25:48Z")
Article from The Hill here. There’s not much to say, as was stated throughout the primaries and denied by the DNC and Hillary fans of all ages, the DNC did not conduct a fair primary process, their job was to guarantee … --- ## [Tiger vs. Wolf: Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-vs-wolf-who-wins/281456)
**Author:** [@Ender\_Will](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ender_Will)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2015, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-vs-wolf-who-wins/281456 "2015-07-02T02:23:17Z")
This has been a long-running debate/argument at work, so I turn to the Teeming Millions. A lone wolf and a solitary tiger are placed in the Roman Coliseum and fight to the death. Which one will emerge victorius? I’m s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=306&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=308&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)