# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=368&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:** 369 --- ## [Mitt, get that fucking smirk off of your face and try to show a modicum of respect.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitt-get-that-fucking-smirk-off-of-your-face-and-try-to-show-a-modicum-of-respect/636653)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitt-get-that-fucking-smirk-off-of-your-face-and-try-to-show-a-modicum-of-respect/636653 "2012-10-17T05:20:47Z")
In a Presidential Debate you have been so heavily programmed, rehearsed and directed that you’re incapable of wiping that obnoxious smirk off of your face. Either you chose the tactic or bought into someone’s brilliant c… --- ## [I want to buy a modest cabin cruiser fit for the ocean. How much money is involved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-buy-a-modest-cabin-cruiser-fit-for-the-ocean-how-much-money-is-involved/280041)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Deschain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Deschain)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2004, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-buy-a-modest-cabin-cruiser-fit-for-the-ocean-how-much-money-is-involved/280041 "2004-12-18T06:45:07Z")
This is my fallback plan for happiness if my wife leaves me. I’m thinking something no longer than about fifty feet, and no shorter than about thirty five. Used is fine, but I want something made in the last twenty yea… --- ## [Homosexual Marriage: Why OSC is against it.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexual-marriage-why-osc-is-against-it/281663)
**Author:** [@prisoner6655321](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/prisoner6655321)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2005, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexual-marriage-why-osc-is-against-it/281663 "2005-01-04T03:27:16Z")
In continuation of these popular discussions… To those opposed to gay marriage: Why? Is there anyone here against gay marriage AND civil unions? How can people be legally oppossed to gay marriage? I’m sorry for bring… --- ## [Your cat has just caught a mouse. What do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cat-has-just-caught-a-mouse-what-do-you-do/717006)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cat-has-just-caught-a-mouse-what-do-you-do/717006 "2015-04-09T03:51:54Z")
For some reason, the mice have been really bad in our part of the country this year. It’s gotten to the point that we’ve borrowed our daughter’s cat to help get rid of them. She’s caught 4 today. I’m a little morally … --- ## [The Office; Niagara 10/08/09 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-niagara-10-08-09-open-spoilers/513126)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-niagara-10-08-09-open-spoilers/513126 "2009-10-15T00:41:44Z")
Tonight’s episode is the hour long one where everyone heads to Niagara Falls (New York or Ontario?) for Jim and Pam’s wedding. --- ## [Are there really still country clubs that OFFICIALLY bar blacks, Jews, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-really-still-country-clubs-that-officially-bar-blacks-jews-etc/497231)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2009, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-really-still-country-clubs-that-officially-bar-blacks-jews-etc/497231 "2009-05-23T02:31:30Z")
Every once in a while a politician or other luminary will make headlines for belonging to a “whites only” country club. That most recently happened with Katon Dawson who was in the running for chairmanship of the RNC. B… --- ## [Dear beowulff: re your remarks in the Life Insurance thread in GQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-beowulff-re-your-remarks-in-the-life-insurance-thread-in-gq/555643)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-beowulff-re-your-remarks-in-the-life-insurance-thread-in-gq/555643 "2010-10-05T21:10:30Z")
beowulff, The level of denseness you are displayingin this thread – and in particular posts 33, 35, & 38–is simply unbelievable. I no longer believe you are simply being disingenuous for the sake of argument. You are t… --- ## [Colleges and enforcement of alcohol rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colleges-and-enforcement-of-alcohol-rules/700143)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colleges-and-enforcement-of-alcohol-rules/700143 "2014-10-14T21:43:59Z")
I am, admittedly an old fart. And admittedly in my college days I drank underage and smoked substances that were not legal. This is by way of preamble. My number 3 son is now a sophmore at a smallish liberal arts colleg… --- ## [How Long Will Frozen Soup Keep?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-frozen-soup-keep/509069)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-frozen-soup-keep/509069 "2009-09-08T13:08:34Z")
Last night I was cleaning some freezer burned meat out of my small chest freezer and thawed out a bowl of homemade chili from last fall. It smells and looks fine. Is it still safe to eat? What would be ths LONGEST you… --- ## [Any large lottery winners that didn't squander their winnings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-large-lottery-winners-that-didnt-squander-their-winnings/620142)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-large-lottery-winners-that-didnt-squander-their-winnings/620142 "2018-11-01T21:18:38Z")
We always hear the stories about the big time lotter winners that are broke 7 years later. Are there any stories about lottery winners that bought companies, invested wisely, etc. and have subsuequently doubled their fo… --- ## [Is it a male-dominated world? Why or why not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-male-dominated-world-why-or-why-not/807563)
**Author:** [@Luciano700](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Luciano700)\ **Replies:** 211\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-a-male-dominated-world-why-or-why-not/807563 "2018-03-02T17:11:01Z")
So, I like this good ole argument, and I just want to say the way people make it out to be is truly an exaggeration. Here are my arguments If it was a men’s world truly, there would be more men than women If it was tr… --- ## [Pi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pi/791924)
**Author:** [@abashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abashed)\ **Replies:** 233\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pi/791924 "2017-08-01T21:23:19Z")
Why is Pi never going to be precisely calculated? --- ## [Do the words "song" and "long" rhyme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-words-song-and-long-rhyme/691624)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2014, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-words-song-and-long-rhyme/691624 "2014-07-01T11:47:47Z")
I was reading the Dr. Seuss book “Hop on Pop” to my son and on one page it’s apparent that he intends the words “song” and “long” to rhyme. But for me, they don’t. “Song” rhymes with “gong” and “long” rhymes with “wron… --- ## [Cute newborn kittens...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-newborn-kittens/581474)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cute-newborn-kittens/581474 "2011-07-10T01:50:45Z")
At long last, our pregnant foster cat finally gave birth to her kittens this morning. There are five kittens. The mama seems new at this. She didn’t bite off the umbilical cords or clean up the big blobs of afterbirth, s… --- ## [Favorite commercial hottie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-commercial-hottie/300924)
**Author:** [@bclouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bclouse)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-commercial-hottie/300924 "2018-08-07T12:36:40Z")
You know the one, the hottie, whether male or female, that keeps you from changing the channel whenever the commercial comes on. You might not buy the product but you sure do enjoy their ads. A lot of people enjoy the O… --- ## [Just saw Watchmen - questions for fans of the Graphic Novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saw-watchmen-questions-for-fans-of-the-graphic-novel/503164)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-saw-watchmen-questions-for-fans-of-the-graphic-novel/503164 "2009-07-22T02:20:30Z")
OK, so I finally saw Watchmen last night. I have never read the graphic novel, so I had some questions for people who have. I actually enjoyed the movie, so I’m hoping these things are more easily explained if you’re m… --- ## [Pete Townshend: pedophile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pete-townshend-pedophile/148003)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2003, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pete-townshend-pedophile/148003 "2003-05-08T09:57:20Z")
Rock legend Pete Townshend is under investigation for having kiddie porn on his computer. Townshend claims that he was doing “research” on pedophilia for a book and he adamantly denies that he is a pedophile. I really,… --- ## [The List of Disappearing Products](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-list-of-disappearing-products/474094)
**Author:** [@flodnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flodnak)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2008, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-list-of-disappearing-products/474094 "2008-12-13T08:17:28Z")
In this thread about cleaning eyeglasses, I mentioned that men’s (cloth) handkerchiefs could be added to “the list of Rapidly Disappearing Products”. It occured to me too late to edit that “Rapidly” might not be quite co… --- ## [I pit dog show freaks, especially in the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-dog-show-freaks-especially-in-the-uk/561295)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-dog-show-freaks-especially-in-the-uk/561295 "2010-11-27T22:36:19Z")
Oh my god FUCK YOU ASSHOLES. I am Dog Woman. I’m not in the dark about how unhealthy it can be and it is to create and perpetuate extreme dog breeds. But what fucking SICK SHIT is it when your dogs are in agony, when … --- ## [What is this free will I keep hearing about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-free-will-i-keep-hearing-about/509574)
**Author:** [@Mojo\_Pin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mojo_Pin)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2009, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-free-will-i-keep-hearing-about/509574 "2009-09-24T23:37:04Z")
It sounds very American and empowering, but what the hell is it? Does it mean my cognitive ability to decide between white or rye bread? Cause that ain’t free–surely it’s predetermined by my likes and dislikes (innate or… --- ## [The great affair love triangle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-affair-love-triangle/695162)
**Author:** [@Tremblay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tremblay)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-affair-love-triangle/695162 "2014-08-20T15:14:12Z")
Greetings! First time poster… I’m in a love rut and looking for advice. Pour yourself a stiff drink (its always 5 o’clock somewhere) and hop aboard my love affair mess. Right off the bat-- I became the ‘other woman’ a… --- ## [I have cancer, \[RIP, Updated Title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643)
**Author:** [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-cancer-rip-updated-title/785643 "2018-07-19T15:19:44Z")
Two and a half weeks ago I was diagnosed with GBM and and might be screwed. This is just a short post to say what’s up. I’ve always been a reader and less of a poster because the amount of info I can garner from reading … --- ## [To the U.S. Navy - the USS John P. Murtha is going way too far.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-u-s-navy-the-uss-john-p-murtha-is-going-way-too-far/536219)
**Author:** [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2010, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-u-s-navy-the-uss-john-p-murtha-is-going-way-too-far/536219 "2010-04-17T23:10:44Z")
There has been a distressing trend for some time in the Navy to name some ships after powerful politicians - especially naval patrons. Now, by this I don’t mean naming aircraft carriers after George Washington, Theodore… --- ## [Affluence is morally corrupt (example inside)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/affluence-is-morally-corrupt-example-inside/714957)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/affluence-is-morally-corrupt-example-inside/714957 "2015-03-16T23:12:15Z")
Really wealthy people can afford cars in excess of 100K. (For just one example). My next example, homeless families in America. 100K is enough money to pay rent for rent for a 2 bedroom apartment for 7 families for a yea… --- ## [It is an enigma .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-an-enigma/498466)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2009, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-is-an-enigma/498466 "2009-06-17T20:07:30Z")
What is the answer to thispuzzle ? --- ## [How Many Of You Still Have "State Of The Art" Stereo Systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-you-still-have-state-of-the-art-stereo-systems/618610)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-you-still-have-state-of-the-art-stereo-systems/618610 "2017-01-03T19:30:27Z")
Mine’s in my home theater system, but no, I don’t use a stereo amplifier, tuner etc. anymore. Can this be a poll of some kind? If so, can somebody make it into one? I keep screwing it up. Thanks Quasi --- ## [Is NYC as interesting, intimidating or scary as it is made out to be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nyc-as-interesting-intimidating-or-scary-as-it-is-made-out-to-be/732029)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-nyc-as-interesting-intimidating-or-scary-as-it-is-made-out-to-be/732029 "2017-06-25T11:26:27Z")
I’ve never been there, but I have spent time and lived in several of the 10 biggest cities in the US. When I was in Chicago I never felt unsafe or intimidated by it. But the cultural meme that NYC is this dangerous, int… --- ## [Bicycles on the sidewalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycles-on-the-sidewalk/656975)
**Author:** [@AnaMen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnaMen)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bicycles-on-the-sidewalk/656975 "2013-05-05T01:44:42Z")
Why do so many idiots persist in thinking that the proper place to ride a bicycle is the sidewalk? If someone wants to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk, that’s obnoxious enough, as it really does get in the way of normal s… --- ## [Which musical acts are most universally respected and liked among their peers in their genre?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-musical-acts-are-most-universally-respected-and-liked-among-their-peers-in-their-genre/532564)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-musical-acts-are-most-universally-respected-and-liked-among-their-peers-in-their-genre/532564 "2010-03-20T03:56:29Z")
No musician or band is loved and respected by EVERYONE. I’m sure even the Beatles have their detractors. So, my question: Which music artists and bands are nearly unanimously liked and respected by the other musician… --- ## [The Overflowing Sweatshirt Closet MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-overflowing-sweatshirt-closet-mmp/738348)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-overflowing-sweatshirt-closet-mmp/738348 "2015-11-30T05:52:13Z")
I got two new hoodies this month, both from annual events that I do. One I have a collection of over a dozen years worth, the other is an off & one collection of more than double that number of years. The problem is th… --- ## [Why is this election so close?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-election-so-close/638930)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-this-election-so-close/638930 "2012-10-30T16:53:42Z")
And I don’t think it’s because 46% of Americans are racist. Let’s look at what’s going on here. Obama is very charismatic. Romney has the gravitas of wet newspaper. Vice-President selections don’t seem to be a factor… --- ## [Guns, weapons and society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-weapons-and-society/240137)
**Author:** [@iamme99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamme99)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2004, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-weapons-and-society/240137 "2004-05-02T05:14:01Z")
The pictures coming over from Iraq clearly show the problems that can happen when the general populace has easy access to guns, weapons, explosives, etc. Someone on Hardball tonight was of the opinion that we should hav… --- ## [Why do my car headlights keep coming on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-car-headlights-keep-coming-on/543098)
**Author:** [@Neptunian\_Slug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neptunian_Slug)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2010, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-car-headlights-keep-coming-on/543098 "2010-06-18T05:03:41Z")
I was outside earlier this evening and found my cars headlights on. I ran to the car to shut them off. It was odd since I haven’t driven the car today. When I got to the vehicle, I found that the headlights were turne… --- ## [Dawkins: Is he dangerous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dawkins-is-he-dangerous/531953)
**Author:** [@nilum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nilum)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dawkins-is-he-dangerous/531953 "2010-03-13T21:42:28Z")
I’ve been watching some of Richard Dawkins’ videos and he makes a lot of claims that religion is dangerous. He points out that radicals are just ticking time bombs and that religion is a breeding ground for intolerance a… --- ## [Why (in your opinion) are people still talking on cellphones while driving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-in-your-opinion-are-people-still-talking-on-cellphones-while-driving/558013)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-in-your-opinion-are-people-still-talking-on-cellphones-while-driving/558013 "2010-10-28T15:00:30Z")
In a conversation with a co-worker last week, I discovered that he thinks he is exempt from being distracted by a phone conversation while driving (other people shouldn’t do it, but he’s okay). My sister-in-law talks on … --- ## ["The Next Big Things" that weren't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-big-things-that-werent/548890)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-big-things-that-werent/548890 "2010-08-05T22:44:07Z")
Every sport has a bunch of players that were supposed to be “The Next Big Thing” but it didn’t happen. Players like JaMarcus Russell (football), Kwame Brown (basketball), Alexandre Daigle (hockey), and Brien Taylor (bas… --- ## [Post-Powell's Address: "Smoking Gun" Redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-powells-address-smoking-gun-redux/152980)
**Author:** [@Beagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beagle)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2003, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-powells-address-smoking-gun-redux/152980 "2003-02-17T17:44:30Z")
Transcript Ignoring firearms metaphors, the circumstantial case against Iraq vis-a-vis WMD is very compelling, IMO. --- ## [MASTER LIST (Newbies only)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/master-list-newbies-only/20746)
**Author:** [@\_D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_D)\ **Replies:** 371\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2000, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/master-list-newbies-only/20746 "2000-10-18T02:10:47Z")
(No date limit, no post limit, it’s all in your head, anyway.) If you’re a newbie, please sign on to this Master List of Newbies --- ## [Goddamn I hate San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddamn-i-hate-san-francisco/298023)
**Author:** [@mswas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mswas)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goddamn-i-hate-san-francisco/298023 "2013-02-03T05:24:43Z")
I went to SF last summer. I was super excited to get there, and I was never repulsed by a city more than I was by San Francisco. It seems like everything I hate about New York liberal dishonesty. I grew up in New Mexi… --- ## [Why is your ex your ex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-your-ex-your-ex/442602)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-your-ex-your-ex/442602 "2014-04-23T14:32:03Z")
I know, we did this thread a couple of years ago. But I found it fascinating reading then and I know we have many new members now, so I thought I’d start a redux. Unfortunately I can’t lead with a contribution of my ow… --- ## [Game of thrones: Who the fuck am I supposed to be rooting for? \[book spoilers for TV\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-who-the-fuck-am-i-supposed-to-be-rooting-for-book-spoilers-for-tv/683785)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-who-the-fuck-am-i-supposed-to-be-rooting-for-book-spoilers-for-tv/683785 "2014-03-17T01:28:08Z")
I just finished season 3, and realized that there is no one left that I can be rooting for. Basically, who is the protagonist? In season 1, Ned Stark would have been the one to root for (he was noble, honorable, strong,… --- ## [How long until self driving cars become everpresent, or mandatory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-self-driving-cars-become-everpresent-or-mandatory/720330)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-self-driving-cars-become-everpresent-or-mandatory/720330 "2015-06-11T17:49:52Z")
My understanding is at least a half dozen companies are going to start releasing self driving cars around 2020 for commercial purchase. Tesla, GM, Volkswagon, Benz, Volvo, Nissan, Audi, Google, etc. So the cars hit the … --- ## ["That's so gay"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-so-gay/508358)
**Author:** [@ministryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ministryman)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-so-gay/508358 "2009-09-22T04:30:16Z")
From http://www.thinkb4youspeak.com/: There are over 154,000 websites that use the phrase “That’s so gay” as of 8/30/2009. This site is attempting to remove the pejorative connotations in using “TSG”. But it also seem… --- ## [Driving in Reverse: "Steer in the Opposite Way"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-in-reverse-steer-in-the-opposite-way/543345)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-in-reverse-steer-in-the-opposite-way/543345 "2010-06-19T06:09:56Z")
Several times in my life I’ve heard people say that when you’re backing up in a car you need to “steer in the opposite direction.” Just this morning when I was talking to a friend about trying to teach my daughter to dr… --- ## [Nobody worried about Greece/Portugal/Spain and a Euro-zone meltdown?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-worried-about-greece-portugal-spain-and-a-euro-zone-meltdown/537701)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2010, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-worried-about-greece-portugal-spain-and-a-euro-zone-meltdown/537701 "2010-05-25T01:46:41Z")
I just did a board search for “greece”, “portugal” and “spain” for the past five days and the only result was something in the Game Room about the World Cup (whatever that is). Is nobody worried about recent events? Gre… --- ## [The Book of Eli and The SDMB Post-apocalyptic Film Festival](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-book-of-eli-and-the-sdmb-post-apocalyptic-film-festival/524448)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-book-of-eli-and-the-sdmb-post-apocalyptic-film-festival/524448 "2012-10-05T15:04:04Z")
With the release next week of The Book of Eli, following closely on the heels of an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, it seems that films set after the collapse of civilization are approaching film noir or wester… --- ## [Barack the Magic Negro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-the-magic-negro/478980)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2009, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barack-the-magic-negro/478980 "2009-01-10T01:47:32Z")
Okay, so some Republican trash-mouth has decided to commit political suicide. His name is Chip Saltsman, the head of the Tennessee GOP and former head of Mike Huckabee’s campaign. Now he’s a candidate for president of th… --- ## [Rob Lowe - stroke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rob-lowe-stroke/832016)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rob-lowe-stroke/832016 "2020-03-31T02:33:33Z")
I’ll admit I’m not much of a game show fan ( Jeopardy and the NEW match game excepted :)). Nor do I know that much about Rob Lowe but I do remember seeing him in a few shows. I don’t remember him having that Popeye mouth… --- ## [Ask the maximum security prison physician](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-maximum-security-prison-physician/143001)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-maximum-security-prison-physician/143001 "2012-02-23T21:06:13Z")
Well, it’s been nine months since I left the practice of medicine in the private sector (after nearly 16 years) to do corrections medicine. It’s been quite a time, and a lot of fun, and I plan on continuing my current j… --- ## [Shooting for Sweden, Hitting Venezuela](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-for-sweden-hitting-venezuela/820952)
**Author:** [@puddleglum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puddleglum)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shooting-for-sweden-hitting-venezuela/820952 "2018-09-22T11:11:58Z")
Socialists in America says they want they US to be more like Scandinavia and not like Venezuela despite the fact that both are nominally socialist or social democracies. However, having a goal does not mean you can meet… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=367&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=369&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)