# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=340&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:** 341 --- ## [How easy is it to cut off a human penis on an unwilling individual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-cut-off-a-human-penis-on-an-unwilling-individual/732085)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-cut-off-a-human-penis-on-an-unwilling-individual/732085 "2023-07-08T03:05:36Z")
These stories in the media of penile amputation kinda puzzle me, Lorena used a knife and the unnamed Chinese woman a pair of scissors. Being male I have access to a penis, and flaccid it is very flexible and of a textur… --- ## [Is being a teacher so bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-a-teacher-so-bad/685543)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-being-a-teacher-so-bad/685543 "2019-11-08T00:53:22Z")
I have a friend who is a teacher and is looking to get out of the profession. She likes the kids (mostly) but what with the meddlesome parents, bad administration, unrealistic expectations, and tuned out coworkers, she’… --- ## [Hee-Haw! It's a Wonderful Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hee-haw-its-a-wonderful-life/220951)
**Author:** [@tiramisu11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiramisu11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hee-haw-its-a-wonderful-life/220951 "2022-12-18T18:22:11Z")
Why do they keep greeting each other with “HeeHaw!” in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”? They do it as kids and adults. What does it mean? --- ## [Your favorite 80's pornstars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-80s-pornstars/148771)
**Author:** [@Texican](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Texican)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2003, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-80s-pornstars/148771 "2003-01-16T13:46:24Z")
I was thinking recently about how much more attractive the women were in 80’s porn than the ones you see these days. Ok, just for kicks i decided to revisit my young days and rented two videos, one a classic from the 80… --- ## [Do I need a kitchenaid stand mixer if I don't bake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-a-kitchenaid-stand-mixer-if-i-dont-bake/538746)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-need-a-kitchenaid-stand-mixer-if-i-dont-bake/538746 "2010-05-12T12:13:02Z")
I now have a big kitchen with tons of storage and counter space, and Amazon has the kitchenaid stand mixers on sale.And they’re pretty, and I want one. But I don’t really bake. I cook all the time, at least one somewhat … --- ## [Why have Republicans shifted so far to the right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-republicans-shifted-so-far-to-the-right/534040)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2010, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-republicans-shifted-so-far-to-the-right/534040 "2010-04-03T15:54:02Z")
This seems to have gone down the memory hole, but the new health care law’s individual mandate used to be a Republican idea, the free market alternative to the Democratic “single payer” proposals. If Richard Nixon, the… --- ## [What was the most newsworthy event to happen in your county (or equivalent)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-newsworthy-event-to-happen-in-your-county-or-equivalent/695119)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2014, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-newsworthy-event-to-happen-in-your-county-or-equivalent/695119 "2014-08-14T19:20:37Z")
Just like the title says. I’m sure those of you that live in big urban areas like NYC or LA will have trouble coming up with a “most” but many of us live away from those areas. What happened in the history of your area t… --- ## [Does the Buffet Challenge debunk psychic powers once and for all?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-buffet-challenge-debunk-psychic-powers-once-and-for-all/684244)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-buffet-challenge-debunk-psychic-powers-once-and-for-all/684244 "2014-03-26T12:40:33Z")
In case you don’t already know, Warren Buffett and Quicken Loans are running a contest where you win a billion dollars if you pick all 63 winners in the NCAA basketball tournament. Entries closed a couple of days ago. T… --- ## [Palin's it-is-unfair-to-nitpick-someone's-misspeaking hypocrisy. Oh, and she is a liar, too.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palins-it-is-unfair-to-nitpick-someones-misspeaking-hypocrisy-oh-and-she-is-a-liar-too/562043)
**Author:** [@Pierrot\_Le\_Fou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pierrot_Le_Fou)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palins-it-is-unfair-to-nitpick-someones-misspeaking-hypocrisy-oh-and-she-is-a-liar-too/562043 "2010-12-02T21:45:46Z")
What a hypocrite. She even had to take a shot at Biden. And she is also a liar. When her daughter called someone a faggot for that person’s saying, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska is failing soo hard right now” and “hahahahaha t… --- ## [To the SOB that seduced my 14 Y/O niece](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-sob-that-seduced-my-14-y-o-niece/240609)
**Author:** [@Craneop2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Craneop2)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2004, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-sob-that-seduced-my-14-y-o-niece/240609 "2004-04-21T22:04:33Z")
Pull your pants up and turn your hat straight on your head and LISTEN to me!! While you are at it get that stupid oversized Bball jersey off and put on something that fits!! OK now that I have your attention you sorry … --- ## [What is "excessive" absenteeism in your company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-excessive-absenteeism-in-your-company/389621)
**Author:** [@rostfrei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rostfrei)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2007, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-excessive-absenteeism-in-your-company/389621 "2007-01-31T20:54:03Z")
I’m curious to find out what is considered “excessive” absenteeism in everyone’s company. I work at a large University hospital and nothing is really written in stone regarding this. Management says it’s handled on a c… --- ## [Everybody is a little bit racist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everybody-is-a-little-bit-racist/651834)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everybody-is-a-little-bit-racist/651834 "2013-03-09T00:05:02Z")
I’m not that racist, but there is a piece of my head that is. I call it the lizard brain. Whenever I see a black guy with a white woman my lizard brain screams “That’s wrong!”, but the rest of my brain, and my soul … --- ## [What percentage of the Federal budget goes to Welfare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-the-federal-budget-goes-to-welfare/557251)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2010, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-the-federal-budget-goes-to-welfare/557251 "2010-12-09T07:47:30Z")
By welfare, I mean actual handouts to the poor. I’m excluding Social Security because it’s basically a pension plan to people who have already paid in their entire lives, and student loans don’t count because they have t… --- ## [TV shows that changed the most between their first & last episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-changed-the-most-between-their-first-last-episodes/511004)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2009, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-changed-the-most-between-their-first-last-episodes/511004 "2009-10-11T20:28:09Z")
This morning I chanced to see a little bit of Angel on TNT. I didn’t watch much of it–partly because the treadmill was calling, but mostly because I didn’t really care for the first half of the first season of the show.… --- ## [Sick of fighting for fried chicken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sick-of-fighting-for-fried-chicken/652359)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sick-of-fighting-for-fried-chicken/652359 "2013-03-15T23:17:36Z")
Nearly every single time I go to a fried chicken place it turns into a fight to get some decent sized pieces, the employees act put out that you’d want to choose your piece and will even make absurd excuses for why you c… --- ## [Fictional characters with state names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-characters-with-state-names/723072)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-characters-with-state-names/723072 "2015-06-27T09:21:05Z")
I’m interested in finding how many different US states have a fictional character with the same name. I’ve made up a list of those I can find. I’d like to hear about any additions to my list. I’m mostly interested in cha… --- ## [What stupid kids tricks do you teach kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-stupid-kids-tricks-do-you-teach-kids/426860)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2007, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-stupid-kids-tricks-do-you-teach-kids/426860 "2007-12-08T14:03:55Z")
I was inspired by this thread Jedi Mind Trick - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board about Jedi Mind Tricks in children, to ask about other kid tricks. I’ve taught my long-suffering… --- ## [McCain campaign slams Obama's visit to his grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mccain-campaign-slams-obamas-visit-to-his-grandmother/469233)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2008, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mccain-campaign-slams-obamas-visit-to-his-grandmother/469233 "2008-10-26T13:12:27Z")
Holy cow. On MSNBC today, in an interview with David Shuster, McCain spokesturd Brad Blakeman blasted Obama in response to a question about the RNC’s $150,000 shopping spree for Sarah Palin. I paraphrase: If you want t… --- ## [War of The Worlds (Thread contains SPOILERS!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-of-the-worlds-thread-contains-spoilers/309990)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2005, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/war-of-the-worlds-thread-contains-spoilers/309990 "2005-08-11T15:48:56Z")
In summary: it’s about --- ## [Will I impress more girls if I get a Jeep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-impress-more-girls-if-i-get-a-jeep/542762)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-impress-more-girls-if-i-get-a-jeep/542762 "2014-04-27T00:30:44Z")
I want to get a Jeep what has manual transmission. Right now I have a Ford Ranger, and it is very cool, but it is only automatic, so a loss of man points. I don’t even know how to drive manual (don’t tell anyone). Is … --- ## [To the creepy bastard who had nothing better to do than scare me shitless tonight....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-creepy-bastard-who-had-nothing-better-to-do-than-scare-me-shitless-tonight/406804)
**Author:** [@RedRosesForMe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedRosesForMe)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2007, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-creepy-bastard-who-had-nothing-better-to-do-than-scare-me-shitless-tonight/406804 "2007-06-13T21:05:07Z")
Fuck you, asshole. So I had a lot of laundry to do. I’ve been slacking, and it’s been building up for a month. I decided to go to a laundromat to get it done in 2 hours instead of 8 if I had done it in the laundry room … --- ## [Democrats Hold Sit-In on House Floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-hold-sit-in-on-house-floor/758060)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-hold-sit-in-on-house-floor/758060 "2016-06-24T11:15:58Z")
House Democrats stage sit-in over gun legislation Led by civil-rights campaigner John Lewis. Apparently this is not unprecedented. The Republicans were the last to do this. Quel irony. Remember that removing the gun-… --- ## [Again, Truth or Dare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-truth-or-dare/386157)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 388\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2007, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/again-truth-or-dare/386157 "2007-01-11T23:03:01Z")
A couple of changes from the last edition of the rules. “This means no truths asking about past or present crimes or if anyone’s done anything that is illegal or about anything that is deemed illegal…” As the last topi… --- ## [Dear Customer, I'm sorry the term tax included is so confusing for you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-customer-im-sorry-the-term-tax-included-is-so-confusing-for-you/680977)
**Author:** [@cosmosdan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cosmosdan)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-customer-im-sorry-the-term-tax-included-is-so-confusing-for-you/680977 "2014-02-20T20:34:55Z")
but explaining it 8 times is my limit. Here’'s the price , buy it or don’t. A customer has been in several days looking at a guitar. The guitar is $899. The salesman offers him 10% off , we’re at $810. Next day he brin… --- ## [Times Omsbudsman: Possibly "Palin, Rush, Beck Responsible For Shooting!" Was Teeniest Bit Premature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/times-omsbudsman-possibly-palin-rush-beck-responsible-for-shooting-was-teeniest-bit-premature/568336)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/times-omsbudsman-possibly-palin-rush-beck-responsible-for-shooting-was-teeniest-bit-premature/568336 "2011-01-27T18:53:42Z")
From Times Ombudsman Arthur Brisbane’s critique of his paper’s coverage of the Tuscon shootings: Why? Because: But there were reasons. Good reasons. Genetic reasons. I imagine that’s as close as we’re going to get… --- ## [Teslas really are not great cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teslas-really-are-not-great-cars/1016339)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 621\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teslas-really-are-not-great-cars/1016339 "2026-09-09T21:32:45Z")
I’m not sure if this should be a Pit thread or not. I welcome counter-points, and I’m not going to say anything about Musk or his politics, but if mods feel it should be in the Pit and move it, I’m fine with it. My insti… --- ## [Zimmerman makes the news again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zimmerman-makes-the-news-again/664222)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2013, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zimmerman-makes-the-news-again/664222 "2013-11-19T04:57:05Z")
He’s such a horrible person. He didn’t even stick around for the news conference and thank yous. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Bit by bit the man’s true character is emerging in spite of the year long hate campaign. I am amazed h… --- ## [People who Say the Moon Landing was Faked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-say-the-moon-landing-was-faked/609636)
**Author:** [@GeddyClaypoolBurton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeddyClaypoolBurton)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-say-the-moon-landing-was-faked/609636 "2013-01-25T17:47:39Z")
Consider the following scenario. A man who believes that the 1969 moon landing was faked tries to contact NASA and other space-related organizations and challenges them to debate with him on the issue. NASA and most of t… --- ## [Another battleship question: four-gun turrets as opposed to three](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-battleship-question-four-gun-turrets-as-opposed-to-three/564260)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-battleship-question-four-gun-turrets-as-opposed-to-three/564260 "2010-12-19T15:22:09Z")
Prince of Wales, for example had four-gun turrets. Most others had three. Bismark, I think had two. I’m guessing that for some reason, four-gun turrets turned out to be impractical, “but it seemed a good idea at the t… --- ## [Pa. state Senate leader refuses court order on redrawing district maps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-state-senate-leader-refuses-court-order-on-redrawing-district-maps/807912)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pa-state-senate-leader-refuses-court-order-on-redrawing-district-maps/807912 "2018-03-21T13:57:35Z")
What’s the remedy for something like this? Can he be charged with contempt of court? https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneProgress/posts/10155255767867653 --- ## [They discontinued Sugar-Free Kool-Aid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-discontinued-sugar-free-kool-aid/621124)
**Author:** [@jmwatts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jmwatts)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-discontinued-sugar-free-kool-aid/621124 "2012-07-20T03:15:26Z")
It would appear that the powers that be have discontinued Sugar-Free Kool-Aid. Not the stuff you add sugar to, the sugar-free stuff that IMHO, tasted just as good as the real thing. Went to my grocery store, same as al… --- ## [Why no critical discussion on Brittney Griner's drug bust? {She's been released as of 2022-12-08}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-critical-discussion-on-brittney-griners-drug-bust-shes-been-released-as-of-2022-12-08/968668)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-critical-discussion-on-brittney-griners-drug-bust-shes-been-released-as-of-2022-12-08/968668 "2024-05-05T14:07:31Z")
I’m wondering why there is no substantive discussion within the media, or here frankly on Brittney’s responsibility for her arrest. It seems pretty clear (at least to me) though she broke Russian pot laws, got caught an… --- ## [If Subway's Tuna Ain't Tuna, Then What Is It?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-subways-tuna-aint-tuna-then-what-is-it/931773)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-subways-tuna-aint-tuna-then-what-is-it/931773 "2023-05-11T22:51:28Z")
People are saying Subway’s Tuna is not tuna or fish but they aren’t saying what it is other than “various concoctions”. Now, I used to work at Subway in my younger years, and I mixed their tuna with mayo, and while the … --- ## [What does Middle America see in Donald Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-middle-america-see-in-donald-trump/851773)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-middle-america-see-in-donald-trump/851773 "2020-05-18T20:43:02Z")
Maybe I’ve been living in a “NYC bubble” too long, but I still can’t figure out what Middle America sees in Donald Trump. It’s been explained to me by conservative and Republican friends, but their explanations don’t re… --- ## [Predestination: New Heinlein movie has been made \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predestination-new-heinlein-movie-has-been-made-edited-title/699771)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predestination-new-heinlein-movie-has-been-made-edited-title/699771 "2018-06-13T14:42:34Z")
Predestination, based on Robert Heinlein’s short story “All You Zombies”, has been made in Australia. It stars Ethan Hawke, and has gotten a 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes so far. Is anyone else looking forward to seein… --- ## [Most Successful NFL Team: Packers, Steelers, Cowboys or other?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-successful-nfl-team-packers-steelers-cowboys-or-other/523786)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-successful-nfl-team-packers-steelers-cowboys-or-other/523786 "2010-01-07T04:50:42Z")
There is a small debate going on the “steelers march to the Super Bowl” Thread that I though deserved it’s own friendly, discussiom. The question at hand is, which franchise can be considered the historically most succ… --- ## [The Case for Austrian Economics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-for-austrian-economics/546333)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-for-austrian-economics/546333 "2010-08-25T15:07:20Z")
In this thread, John DiFool asks why we shouldn’t be talking about ‘demand side economics’ as opposed to ‘supply side’ economics. The assumption is that these are really the only two options. I’d like to make the case … --- ## [What's wrong with the birthers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-birthers/571269)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-birthers/571269 "2011-02-17T17:34:20Z")
Obviously, if you think nothing’s wrong with them, this isn’t a productive thread for you, but if you think (like every other sane person on this planet) that however evil or socialist Obama may be, he’s a homegrown Amer… --- ## [One-liners that suggest a great story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-liners-that-suggest-a-great-story/721606)
**Author:** [@Lubricious\_Integument](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lubricious_Integument)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2015, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-liners-that-suggest-a-great-story/721606 "2015-08-04T21:23:16Z")
It makes you wonder what went on that weekend. Other examples? --- ## [Worst attempts at British accents by American actors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-attempts-at-british-accents-by-american-actors/746884)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-attempts-at-british-accents-by-american-actors/746884 "2016-04-16T18:47:51Z")
Come on, let’s get a list going, there might even be a winner. Is it Kevin Costner as Robin Hood? Keanu Reeves in Dracula?.. Or is Dick Van Dyke just unbeatable? --- ## [Is the Song "Puff the Magic Dragon" about Drugs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-song-puff-the-magic-dragon-about-drugs/661443)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-song-puff-the-magic-dragon-about-drugs/661443 "2013-07-23T17:08:38Z")
I never thought so. --- ## [Paying cash for a car: does dealer have to run credit check?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-cash-for-a-car-does-dealer-have-to-run-credit-check/289573)
**Author:** [@drpepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drpepper)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paying-cash-for-a-car-does-dealer-have-to-run-credit-check/289573 "2012-04-23T21:45:10Z")
Ok, not CASH cash, but writing them a check, no financing of any sort whatsoever. When going through the machinations yesterday, one of the schmoozing employees mentioned, “well, even if you don’t finance, we have to r… --- ## [Media references that NOBODY ever gets.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/media-references-that-nobody-ever-gets/219498)
**Author:** [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2003, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/media-references-that-nobody-ever-gets/219498 "2003-12-31T00:44:23Z")
Whenever I’m at work and I’m helping someone deal with an issue involving a customer living in Fresno, I say “Nobody goes to Fresno anymore”. It’s a quote (based on memory) from the movie “Airplane!”. It’s said by John… --- ## [How is anti-wokeism different from sexism and/or racism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-anti-wokeism-different-from-sexism-and-or-racism/979604)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 371\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-anti-wokeism-different-from-sexism-and-or-racism/979604 "2023-02-22T19:38:22Z")
I hear the same rationalizations coming from those that say they are “anti-woke” as I do from those that are racist and sexist, but if I am wrong please tell me how. Frankly, I see no reason to not to refer to someone w… --- ## [Come join the poker club for SDMB on PokerStars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-join-the-poker-club-for-sdmb-on-pokerstars/567590)
**Author:** [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-join-the-poker-club-for-sdmb-on-pokerstars/567590 "2011-03-19T21:53:51Z")
Pokerstars is now allowing players to create their own private clubs. This is something the Straight Dope poker playing contingent has wanted for a while. Anyway, the club manager can schedule both cash games or tourn… --- ## [It's Nintendo! And they're winning me back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-nintendo-and-theyre-winning-me-back/530642)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-nintendo-and-theyre-winning-me-back/530642 "2010-04-09T04:21:18Z")
This year my Wii will finally be getting some play time. As Wii is the only consoles I own, I’ve been starved for some ‘real games’ for quite some time now. Nintendo recently held a Media Summit that showed off some of… --- ## [How do I safely dispose of watered-down gasoline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-safely-dispose-of-watered-down-gasoline/500982)
**Author:** [@Running\_with\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Running_with_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-safely-dispose-of-watered-down-gasoline/500982 "2009-06-26T16:18:53Z")
My gas can, which was sitting outside, turned out to have a defective cap, and now I have several gallons of unusable gasoline. What’s the easiest & safest way to dispose of it? Thanks! --- ## [Florida: 5 Teens Mock, Don't Help Drowning Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-5-teens-mock-dont-help-drowning-man/791811)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-5-teens-mock-dont-help-drowning-man/791811 "2018-06-25T22:12:23Z")
Video: Article: No criminal charges. These teens are total garbage. --- ## [Barefoot running?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barefoot-running/547888)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barefoot-running/547888 "2010-08-04T14:51:11Z")
In this thread the point is made that fancy running shoes may actually be counterproductive to injury prevention. Many argue for running barefoot or at least in minimal footwear. How good is the evidence that adapting t… --- ## [Submitted for your approval and derision: the cheesiest patriotic-religious mural in history!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/submitted-for-your-approval-and-derision-the-cheesiest-patriotic-religious-mural-in-history/512882)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/submitted-for-your-approval-and-derision-the-cheesiest-patriotic-religious-mural-in-history/512882 "2012-03-22T22:13:15Z")
And here it is. Please enjoy. Something like an intertwined church-state WHERE’S WALDO? or perhaps a Sgt. Pepper parody done by Thomas Kinkaid. If you scrollover it tells you who the person is. Some of my favorite th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=339&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=341&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)