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**Author:** [@Dog80](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dog80)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a10-vs-abrams-tank/577853 "2011-04-12T08:31:38Z")
Recently we had a thread about RPGs and the consensus was that they are useless against a modern tank like the Abrams M1. But how effective is the GAU-8 gun of the A10 against an Abrams? Also is there a tank with bette… --- ## [Help me identify this tool, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-tool-please/149116)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2003, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-tool-please/149116 "2003-02-08T00:36:06Z")
I picked up this rather strange-looking object at an antique-cum-junk store in Ellicott City, MD, a few months ago. It only cost $3, and serves no useful purpose except to amuse me. But i still have no idea what it’s us… --- ## [Mr. Robot on USA network](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-robot-on-usa-network/725135)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-robot-on-usa-network/725135 "2019-09-15T16:22:37Z")
Anybody else watching? It’s a new suspense series on USA starring Rami Malek, probably best known to date for his role as Pharaoh Akmenrah in the Night at the Museum movies. Malek’s character is an introverted cyber se… --- ## [The Marvelous Ms. Marvel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marvelous-ms-marvel/961116)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 316\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-marvelous-ms-marvel/961116 "2023-07-27T16:49:09Z")
The trailer looks fun. Iman Vellani looks like a good fit for the character. If they follow the usual D+ Marvel shows, it will have a great first couple of episodes, some bloat in the middle, and a “huh” ending. I hope… --- ## [Can a dog by "gang raped" by other dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dog-by-gang-raped-by-other-dogs/665544)
**Author:** [@Faelyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faelyn)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2013, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dog-by-gang-raped-by-other-dogs/665544 "2013-08-18T06:26:04Z")
A very good friend of mine likes to tell people that her poor sweet dog was traumatized because she was “gang raped” by a bunch of pitbulls a couple years ago. After questioning, she explained it to me, and it just seems… --- ## [Topless Little Girl: OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topless-little-girl-ok/594579)
**Author:** [@Romeo\_and\_Whatsherface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Romeo_and_Whatsherface)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topless-little-girl-ok/594579 "2011-09-04T22:48:41Z")
My neighbors have two teen boys and a seven-year-old little girl. The little girl came to visit me in my yard last week wearing only swimsuit bottoms. Yesterday, she was in her yard wearing the same bottoms, no top. (The… --- ## [I want to learn how to sword fight. Where to start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-learn-how-to-sword-fight-where-to-start/384138)
**Author:** [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2006, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-learn-how-to-sword-fight-where-to-start/384138 "2006-12-14T23:50:44Z")
I don’t know why I want this skill. I can’t forsee a circumstance where sword fighting would be useful, but I still want to learn. I have a 5 1/2’ Claymore\[sup\]\*\[/sup\] and I always invisioned that it would scare the crap… --- ## [Heads up - mass terrorist attack in India - developing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-mass-terrorist-attack-in-india-developing/474605)
**Author:** [@tagos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tagos)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2008, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heads-up-mass-terrorist-attack-in-india-developing/474605 "2008-12-05T04:16:57Z")
No link but watching CNN & BBC. At least 78 killed in multiple gun and grenade attacks on tourists in Mumbai. British and US singled out. Hostages taken. Hotel burning. Edit: BBC link --- ## [Hello? Mods? TubaDiva?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-mods-tubadiva/848252)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-mods-tubadiva/848252 "2020-03-21T20:17:23Z")
It’s been 2.5 months–76 days–since the server time out errors first started with a vengeance. Some days have been better than others, but it’s clearly an ongoing issue that hasn’t been resolved. Won’t someone at least te… --- ## [General aviation folk: talk me down...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-aviation-folk-talk-me-down/678666)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-aviation-folk-talk-me-down/678666 "2015-09-19T23:33:22Z")
Oh, wait - not like that! Yeah, poor choice of words, I s’pose :smack: But I do need a little reassurance - my husband is buying a plane. Gulp. He’s a brand new pilot, about 80-85 hrs and has an appointment for the f… --- ## [Are Women Ever Portrayed as Really Moronic in Commercials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-ever-portrayed-as-really-moronic-in-commercials/523209)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-ever-portrayed-as-really-moronic-in-commercials/523209 "2010-01-15T14:11:17Z")
The theme of the moronic male is pretty prevalent in commercials. For example there is a current Taco Bell commercial where the guy thinks he is getting some special burrito deal, and basically comes off as a complete … --- ## [I need some creative ideas for a friendly wager](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-creative-ideas-for-a-friendly-wager/130357)
**Author:** [@easy\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/easy_e)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2002, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-creative-ideas-for-a-friendly-wager/130357 "2002-10-02T05:16:40Z")
So I go to a Big Ten school, and my boyfriend is an alumnus of another. We’ve been talking lots of smack about their game this season, and I suggested we bet on it. Trouble is, I don’t know what to bet. My criteria: -… --- ## [Does fondant taste good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fondant-taste-good/606468)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2011, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-fondant-taste-good/606468 "2011-12-20T07:57:19Z")
I watch these bakers on TV working with the stuff and hey, it’s absolutely fantastic as an edible decoration material, but something tells me that when the time comes to EAT the cake, you really dont’ want to be sucking … --- ## [Corporate employee recognition awards. Plastic paperweights are proven motivators?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corporate-employee-recognition-awards-plastic-paperweights-are-proven-motivators/552289)
**Author:** [@Ruminator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruminator)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corporate-employee-recognition-awards-plastic-paperweights-are-proven-motivators/552289 "2010-09-04T02:48:54Z")
I was cleaning out my house and I came across an acrylic award plaque that I ended up throwing in the garbage. Being curious about its value, I looked through a catalog of similar trinkets for awards of recognition/achi… --- ## [What's worse: being raped or being falsely accused of rape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-worse-being-raped-or-being-falsely-accused-of-rape/713666)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-worse-being-raped-or-being-falsely-accused-of-rape/713666 "2017-11-17T09:08:02Z")
See this thread for further background: What Happens When You're Falsely Accused of Rape - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board Poll to follow… --- ## [Tips for de-stinking a walking cast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-de-stinking-a-walking-cast/372917)
**Author:** [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-de-stinking-a-walking-cast/372917 "2016-10-10T03:24:20Z")
I’ve been wearing this stupid walking cast/air splint/21st century Velcro-laden torture device of itching sweating Doom since Wednesday before last, and I’m supposed to wear the stupid thing until next Wednesday when I g… --- ## [One thing George Lucas doesn't get enough credit for (actually 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-thing-george-lucas-doesnt-get-enough-credit-for-actually-2/716159)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-thing-george-lucas-doesnt-get-enough-credit-for-actually-2/716159 "2015-04-04T00:09:08Z")
Number one. Palpatine. That dude was such a bad ass. One of the best screen villains EVER. His skills of manipulation and depict and cunning are really unsurpassed by any other character in any other book or movie. The … --- ## [Chances of acquiring STDs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chances-of-acquiring-stds/535291)
**Author:** [@curious\_mind\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curious_mind_1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chances-of-acquiring-stds/535291 "2013-05-13T12:08:47Z")
Over the past 4 years, I’ve seen maybe 15 escorts. Just random sex flings to satisfy my urge. But I’m a married man of 12yrs. I’ve used condoms on all but 2 occasions (1 being back in 2007 and the last one being in ma… --- ## [Smash -- Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smash-season-2/646179)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smash-season-2/646179 "2013-05-29T21:41:01Z")
A mere month until Smash returns – without Ellis, Zev, or Julia’s scarves, but with Jennifer Hudson and Liza Minnelli. Entertainment Weekly made it the cover story in this week’s Winter TV Preview issue, excerpt here. I… --- ## [Trump attacking Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-attacking-amazon/811583)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-attacking-amazon/811583 "2018-06-17T22:08:10Z")
as usual he gets the facts wrong. I thought he was all for capitalism? --- ## [Stranger Things 4 trailer \[spoilers for season 3 & 4\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-4-trailer-spoilers-for-season-3-4/847939)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-4-trailer-spoilers-for-season-3-4/847939 "2024-07-15T21:36:29Z")
Good News! David Harbour is excellent in this series and I, for one, am glad he is not really dead. Teasing us with the loss of a major character is OK, but actually killing such an integral player like Hopper would ha… --- ## [Stupid little things that make you stabby!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-little-things-that-make-you-stabby/750123)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-little-things-that-make-you-stabby/750123 "2016-04-08T14:02:27Z")
In general, I try to ignore, well, lots of stuff, especially things that don’t directly affect me or my life. For example, people wearing pajamas in public - c’mon, how hard is it to pull on a pair of jeans or even swea… --- ## [Shelley Longs and David Carusos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelley-longs-and-david-carusos/704455)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelley-longs-and-david-carusos/704455 "2014-11-18T16:29:34Z")
Shelley Long, for the young’uns out there who don’t remember the 80s was the actress that played Diane Chambers on the sitcom “Cheers.” This show began its run at the very bottom of the network ratings, but found a loyal… --- ## [Firefighters allow house to burn down because owner didn't pay protection fee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefighters-allow-house-to-burn-down-because-owner-didnt-pay-protection-fee/556129)
**Author:** [@brickbacon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brickbacon)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefighters-allow-house-to-burn-down-because-owner-didnt-pay-protection-fee/556129 "2010-10-09T01:42:46Z")
According to this article, the firefighters showed up, but didn’t put out the fire because the owner didn’t pay the fire protection fee ($75) that year. However, they did save the neighbor’s field (he paid the fee). C… --- ## [Sam Harris on a world without guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sam-harris-on-a-world-without-guns/648808)
**Author:** [@Kable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kable)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sam-harris-on-a-world-without-guns/648808 "2013-02-05T19:31:58Z")
“Like most gun owners, I understand the ethical importance of guns and cannot honestly wish for a world without them. I suspect that sentiment will shock many readers. Wouldn’t any decent person wish for a world without … --- ## [Should homophobia get more moderator attention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-homophobia-get-more-moderator-attention/719798)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-homophobia-get-more-moderator-attention/719798 "2015-05-21T10:30:59Z")
In a pit thread, tapu makes a point: “If he said the things he says about gays, about any other group of people and especially any other group of participating members here, he’d be sanctioned regularly.” http://boards… --- ## [How much easier is a road bike to ride than a mountain bike?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-easier-is-a-road-bike-to-ride-than-a-mountain-bike/559637)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-easier-is-a-road-bike-to-ride-than-a-mountain-bike/559637 "2010-11-09T14:52:54Z")
In college, I bought a cheap ($150) mountain bike to use to get to class in Boston. It worked well enough, but was rather heavy and slow. I couldn’t imagine riding it any long distances. Now that I live out in the bea… --- ## [Road courtesy maneuver: Naughty but nice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-courtesy-maneuver-naughty-but-nice/514187)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-courtesy-maneuver-naughty-but-nice/514187 "2009-10-24T05:53:43Z")
Long ago I learned a bit of road courtesy that’s also not necessarily legal in all jurisdictions. (It is in mine, unless you have/cause an accident as a result, then you get ticketed for “performing an unsafe maneuver”.… --- ## [Final "Cheers" Episode: what happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-cheers-episode-what-happened/191212)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2003, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/final-cheers-episode-what-happened/191212 "2003-08-02T04:51:40Z")
I know, I was the only person in America who didn’t watch it (I didn’t see the final “MASH” episode, either. Can anyone either give me a summary of the final episode or provide a link to a site that provides a good summ… --- ## [Botticelli - June 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 394\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880 "2019-07-08T01:50:05Z")
I am N! Previous month’s thread here. --- ## [Can a viable Republican candidate survive the primaries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-viable-republican-candidate-survive-the-primaries/641724)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2012, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-viable-republican-candidate-survive-the-primaries/641724 "2012-12-05T22:37:35Z")
Romney has lately said that one of the reasons he lost was the primary contests, i.e. Republicans beating each other up to see who can most appeal to the base. The problem course is that the base is way out there so mode… --- ## [Sheep as lawn mowers. What's the down side?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheep-as-lawn-mowers-whats-the-down-side/540770)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sheep-as-lawn-mowers-whats-the-down-side/540770 "2010-05-28T20:00:53Z")
Here’s an article on sheep being used as “lawnmowers”. Any downsides they might have missed? I’m thinking of using them on my 3 acres in Hawaii. Imagine owning a lawnmower that makes its own blades, moves itself around … --- ## [My new Kitten won't eat!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-kitten-wont-eat/374849)
**Author:** [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2006, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-kitten-wont-eat/374849 "2006-10-03T19:30:40Z")
We got a new kitten yesterday… he’s about 2 months old, and seems healthy. His name is Loki. I’ll post pics as soon as my wife gets batteries for the camera. The problem is, he’s been at our house now for about 24 ho… --- ## ["How long is forever?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-forever/668478)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-forever/668478 "2013-12-09T17:54:19Z")
asked Alice. “Sometimes, just one second,” replied White Rabbit. What does this mean to you? \[ETA: Mods, feel free to move this to Cafe Society since it regards a Lewis Carroll book.\] --- ## [American Muslim family kicked off AirTran flight for commenting on seat safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-muslim-family-kicked-off-airtran-flight-for-commenting-on-seat-safety/479617)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-muslim-family-kicked-off-airtran-flight-for-commenting-on-seat-safety/479617 "2009-01-08T21:54:47Z")
CNN story here. I guess the bottom line is, American Muslims, if you want to fly in the US, you get in, sit down, shut up, and be grateful you’re not in a concentration camp yet. --- ## [Origin of 'I'll be here all week' meme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-ill-be-here-all-week-meme/341512)
**Author:** [@andrewdt85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrewdt85)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2006, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-ill-be-here-all-week-meme/341512 "2006-01-26T01:20:43Z")
So I think I get that that’s what touring comics who were working at clubs/Vegas would say- “I’ll be here all week.” Anyone know when the meme started picking up so much as something people said after saying a joke? Lik… --- ## [Text Before Bullet Points](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-before-bullet-points/589234)
**Author:** [@Cort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cort)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/text-before-bullet-points/589234 "2013-08-31T17:18:43Z")
Is there any way I can insert some text BEFORE a bullet point on Microsoft Word or Open Office? I’m doing my CV and for a very important stylistic reason, I want to format my CV thusly: TEXTTEXTTEXTTEXT \ … --- ## [What factors contributed to turning Trump into Cuntus Maximus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-factors-contributed-to-turning-trump-into-cuntus-maximus/781410)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-factors-contributed-to-turning-trump-into-cuntus-maximus/781410 "2017-07-28T19:11:49Z")
What do we know about his history and milieu that gave him his personal charm? --- ## [Is teleportation just another version of "my grandfather's axe"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-teleportation-just-another-version-of-my-grandfathers-axe/542327)
**Author:** [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-teleportation-just-another-version-of-my-grandfathers-axe/542327 "2010-06-14T17:05:58Z")
I don’t believe this is necessarily a “great” topic, but it’s definitely a debate. When asked if I would ever allow myself to be teleported, a la Star Trek, I find myself very much on the Dr. McCoy side of the equation.… --- ## [NFL Week 3 Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3-discussion/554810)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-3-discussion/554810 "2010-09-29T04:20:51Z")
My picks in bold SF @ KC DAL @ HOU TEN @ NYG PIT @ TB DET @ MIN ATL @ NO CLE @ BAL BUF @ NE CIN @ CAR WAS @ STL PHI @ JAC SD @ SEA OAK @ ARI IND @ DEN NYJ @ MIA Mon, Sep 27 GB @ CHI The toughest game fo… --- ## [Countdown to ChiDope – Sex Toys, Booze, and Trivia Games - April 5th and 6th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-chidope-sex-toys-booze-and-trivia-games-april-5th-and-6th/98356)
**Author:** [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Replies:** 387\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2002, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-chidope-sex-toys-booze-and-trivia-games-april-5th-and-6th/98356 "2002-04-07T18:58:54Z")
Only a few more weeks, kids. The next big ChiDope is the weekend of April 5th and 6th. All Dopers - newbies and veterans alike - are welcome (except for a few of you, and you know who you are) :wink: The Main Event is… --- ## [Car completely dead :-(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-completely-dead/617578)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-completely-dead/617578 "2012-04-03T04:34:32Z")
When I googled this problem, the most common answer weas dead battery but I bought a new battery a month ago. I last used my car on Thursday and this morning my car was dead. No lights, radio, odometer, click, nothing.… --- ## [Armando Galaraga (Tigers) robbed of perfect game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armando-galaraga-tigers-robbed-of-perfect-game/541716)
**Author:** [@ZenBeam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZenBeam)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armando-galaraga-tigers-robbed-of-perfect-game/541716 "2010-06-12T23:04:45Z")
Game just ended. 27th batter grounded out (clearly) and umpire called him safe. Holy crap. --- ## [Arguments for the non-existence of God.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arguments-for-the-non-existence-of-god/605084)
**Author:** [@TATG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TATG)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arguments-for-the-non-existence-of-god/605084 "2011-12-18T15:04:40Z")
I find the whole “atheism is the most rational belief state” thing rather tiresome, even if true. Theists have had their fun, I want my fun too. I thus seek interesting arguments for the non-existence of God. Not necessa… --- ## [Today, someone in the restaurant business called in sick.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-someone-in-the-restaurant-business-called-in-sick/606376)
**Author:** [@Amblydoper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amblydoper)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2011, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-someone-in-the-restaurant-business-called-in-sick/606376 "2011-12-24T19:21:57Z")
Its hard work feeding all you hungry hungry customers every day, and profit margins in the restaurant business are slim. We run with a shoestring labor budget and everyone is stressed out, and the people never stop comi… --- ## [Auto insurance: when is a car considered "totalled"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-insurance-when-is-a-car-considered-totalled/522085)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-insurance-when-is-a-car-considered-totalled/522085 "2009-12-22T21:05:10Z")
Long story short, an unlicensed 18-year-old twit of a driver hit me head-on last night. It was her fault; police report says so, and she was cuffed and arrested for driving without a license. Unfortunately, the timing … --- ## [Pop songs with good countermelodies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-songs-with-good-countermelodies/687937)
**Author:** [@MusicAddict95](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MusicAddict95)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2017, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-songs-with-good-countermelodies/687937 "2017-06-03T05:42:01Z")
Like the counter melody that runs throughout Carl Carlton’s version of “Everlasting Love.”:cool: --- ## [Are all the Trump threads diminishing the Straight Dope Brand?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-the-trump-threads-diminishing-the-straight-dope-brand/780018)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-the-trump-threads-diminishing-the-straight-dope-brand/780018 "2017-03-05T16:29:36Z")
There are a lot of threads about Trump. Most of them negative. Many of those threads are false or attempted slams (no, Trump is not functionally illiterate). A casual visitor might well look at the Dope and decry us as b… --- ## [Similiarities to Jesus - very misguided?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/similiarities-to-jesus-very-misguided/672533)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/similiarities-to-jesus-very-misguided/672533 "2013-12-11T22:42:30Z")
From the 2007 movie “Zeitgeist”: Transcript: http://truth11.com/2009/03/19/zeitgeist-movie-transcript/ The claims about Horus apparently originated from “self-educated Egyptologist” Gerald… --- ## [Some Street Cyclists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-street-cyclists/484797)
**Author:** [@Lust4Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lust4Life)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2009, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-street-cyclists/484797 "2009-03-07T16:59:07Z")
I am a cyclist myself so I’m certainly not pitting all people who ride bycycles on the road. But here in the U.K. we have a particular breed of street cyclist who are at best a fucking nuisance, at worst a serious dange… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=326&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=328&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)