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**Author:** [@Placid\_Liver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Placid_Liver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2006, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairy-people-genes-or-hormones/370436 "2006-08-30T06:56:22Z")
Are hairy people hairy because of hormones (a lot of testosterone?) or it’s simply a genetic quality (assuming the hormones are affected by other factors)? --- ## [Got a warning email from cis@amazon.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-warning-email-from-cis-amazon-com/732780)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-warning-email-from-cis-amazon-com/732780 "2021-11-17T19:41:01Z")
I recently had a very large Amazon order go missing in transit. 4 total packages and a value of over $500. I did get a full refund. A couple days after getting the refund, I got this email " Hello, A careful review … --- ## [Autumnal Sequenox 3 -- Fall into sequential threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumnal-sequenox-3-fall-into-sequential-threads/597557)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 283\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/autumnal-sequenox-3-fall-into-sequential-threads/597557 "2011-11-13T11:04:46Z")
New season, new sequential threads thread. Does America Really Need… screaming kids - really? --- ## [How is Radioshack still in business?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-radioshack-still-in-business/699498)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-radioshack-still-in-business/699498 "2015-02-12T00:17:25Z")
The one near me has the absolute worst employees. Most of the time I go in there I see an employee outside smoking, and whoever is inside is just sitting back texting. They also have no idea about anything they sell. … --- ## [NHL: March 2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-march-2011/573165)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-march-2011/573165 "2011-04-03T03:07:33Z")
I’ll start the thread for March. This month is going to see a great playoff race in the Western Conference. Tonight’s Dallas Stars/Phoenix Coyotes game has been a lot of fun. The Yotes came back to tie up the game with … --- ## [Officer Rivieri Builds Bridges Among Baltimore's Youth (R.O.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/officer-rivieri-builds-bridges-among-baltimores-youth-r-o/437552)
**Author:** [@George\_Kaplin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/George_Kaplin)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2013, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/officer-rivieri-builds-bridges-among-baltimores-youth-r-o/437552 "2013-05-20T15:30:44Z")
Ladies and gentlemen of the Dope, meet Officer Rivieri. Officer Rivieri is a man with two significant problems. The first problem is that he’s an inadequate, abusive, piece of shit bullying pigfucker maggot should-have… --- ## [Does the display of American flags have some "hidden meaning" these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-display-of-american-flags-have-some-hidden-meaning-these-days/990270)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 298\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-display-of-american-flags-have-some-hidden-meaning-these-days/990270 "2023-11-17T04:01:21Z")
I’ve noticed that in my neighborhood several homes flag US flags nearly daily. It used to be we were one of few houses that flew the flag even on federal holidays. And it isn’t every block. But on some blocks you’ll s… --- ## [I can has break from moron-speak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-has-break-from-moron-speak/419616)
**Author:** [@Waverly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waverly)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-has-break-from-moron-speak/419616 "2007-09-24T17:50:44Z")
C’mon, folks? Aren’t we dumb enough already? Haven’t we dumbed-down the largest media revolution in history to the point where it is nothing more than millions of terabytes of pron, inane blogs, spam, and greasy basement… --- ## [Did Obama cause the 31 US Seal Team 6 Deaths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-obama-cause-the-31-us-seal-team-6-deaths/591827)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-obama-cause-the-31-us-seal-team-6-deaths/591827 "2011-08-08T07:17:38Z")
I would argue yes. the reason? After the successful raid that killed Bin Laden,Obamatold the world the details of it, including identifying the seal team (6) that carried out the raid. Now, we know that our afghan “all… --- ## [Is psychiatry dishonest? Is it better for everyone if keeps faking diagnostic assurance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-psychiatry-dishonest-is-it-better-for-everyone-if-keeps-faking-diagnostic-assurance/657596)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-psychiatry-dishonest-is-it-better-for-everyone-if-keeps-faking-diagnostic-assurance/657596 "2013-05-17T19:27:24Z")
Interesting article in Slate (see link below) re this new book about the DSM and psychiatric diagnostic practice in general. The article addresses the question of what the real limits are of what we know about the human … --- ## [Any good alien invasion novels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-alien-invasion-novels/621724)
**Author:** [@A\_Sniveling\_Mess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Sniveling_Mess)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-alien-invasion-novels/621724 "2013-11-02T00:55:59Z")
Recently I began a thread about historical fantasy novels;well,this is another genre that I’ve developed an interest in.I’d like an alien invasion-type novel that: Is a little "creepy,"but not frightening enough to give… --- ## [How Effective A Weapon Was the V-2 Rocket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-a-weapon-was-the-v-2-rocket/528195)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2012, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-effective-a-weapon-was-the-v-2-rocket/528195 "2012-10-02T20:20:32Z")
From what I read, not very! The fact is , this rocket was expensive to produce, carried a very small warhead, and was not very accurate (it had a very crude guidance system). Given the great expense, would the Germans … --- ## [Take money out of politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-money-out-of-politics/713419)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-money-out-of-politics/713419 "2015-03-03T01:00:09Z")
Our government is corrupt and too driven by donations. We need to limit campaign contributions to $1000, for both individuals and corporations. Also, ban PACs, and lobbyists. America always prides itself on being a d… --- ## [Help! A Crow has taken over my back yard!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-crow-has-taken-over-my-back-yard/542712)
**Author:** [@sherrylynn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sherrylynn)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2010, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-crow-has-taken-over-my-back-yard/542712 "2010-06-19T09:18:12Z")
A crow has been in my backyard all day! Its right outside my patio door and generally making a lot of noise and behaving agressively! Kind of embarassing when you work from home - I have a plastic motion detector owl … --- ## [Black Myth Bustin'...OJ Simpson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-myth-bustin-oj-simpson/496474)
**Author:** [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-myth-bustin-oj-simpson/496474 "2009-05-18T13:51:44Z")
I don’t know that this is actually a myth; I just enjoy using the term "black myth bustin’. But this came up at work today (apparently we are stuck in the 90s), and I also had this debate with my neighbor, and I have h… --- ## [Resolved: After You're Dead, You Have No Right To Your Body](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-after-youre-dead-you-have-no-right-to-your-body/513803)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-after-youre-dead-you-have-no-right-to-your-body/513803 "2009-10-23T16:14:45Z")
Organ donation is a great social good. Many people decline to become organ donors, however, because of religious concerns (“I won’t have my liver in Heaven!”) or specious safety concerns (“They’ll let me die in the OR to… --- ## [Switching bodies with your partner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-bodies-with-your-partner/572656)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/switching-bodies-with-your-partner/572656 "2017-02-09T22:15:06Z")
What would happen if you and your partner (or a friend of your preferred gender) switched bodies for 30 days? In my case: My partner would love it, and I would hate it (I am not at all attracted to my own type). For th… --- ## [Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - anyone else watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt-anyone-else-watching/714457)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt-anyone-else-watching/714457 "2015-07-20T23:19:55Z")
It’s a rejected show from NBC, but Netflix has picked up all 13 episodes. They guarantee a second season as well. Tina Fey and the co-creator of 30 Rock made it and it stars that girl who replaced Pam as receptionist on… --- ## [Stadium Pal? Or, Adult Diapers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stadium-pal-or-adult-diapers/495594)
**Author:** [@brewha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brewha)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stadium-pal-or-adult-diapers/495594 "2023-06-02T14:43:35Z")
So, I’m looking forward to a 550 mile cross country trip. I don’t mind the drive - if I’m properly hydrated and heavily caffinated. The problem with that combination is that it leads to peeing - a lot. So, my “normal” o… --- ## [Is it OK for men to cry in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-for-men-to-cry-in-public/204398)
**Author:** [@DirtyKash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DirtyKash)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2003, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-for-men-to-cry-in-public/204398 "2003-10-19T15:30:25Z")
I was with my recently-divorced friend “Ryan” at the mall today, and at the food court, while munching on some cheeseburgers and downing a few sodas, he started sobbing (like a little girl, mind you) in front of everyone… --- ## [Hardees/Carl's Jr Rallys/Checkers....Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hardees-carls-jr-rallys-checkers-why/698649)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2014, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hardees-carls-jr-rallys-checkers-why/698649 "2014-09-22T01:24:41Z")
Why are these split the way they are? I know that in the north you’ll find Hardees and Rally’s, and the south they’ll be Carl’s Jr and Checkers, but why are they split in the first place when they’re literally the same … --- ## [NFL Week 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/636020)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-4/636020 "2012-10-07T16:51:11Z")
Week 4 kicks off tonight in Baltimore with the Browns still looking for their first win. I’m just hoping for futher improvement from Weeden and the O-line. Baltimore’s D has shown signs of aging. Other games this week… --- ## [Elucidator, Lobohan, thanks a bunch.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elucidator-lobohan-thanks-a-bunch/487938)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elucidator-lobohan-thanks-a-bunch/487938 "2009-04-24T04:59:48Z")
Here: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=10886139&highlight=Scylla#post10886139 and here: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=10886172&highlight=Scylla#post10886172 Kind of uncalled… --- ## [Tattoos: got 'em? Want 'em? Hate 'em? (read OP before voting please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattoos-got-em-want-em-hate-em-read-op-before-voting-please/576533)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattoos-got-em-want-em-hate-em-read-op-before-voting-please/576533 "2011-04-02T15:04:29Z")
So do you have any tattoos? If so, do you like them or regret them? If you don’t have any, do you think you might get one/some later? Or are you totally against them? Poll to follow. Please read all the poll options and … --- ## [Movies you love for the music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-love-for-the-music/625054)
**Author:** [@Taomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taomist)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-love-for-the-music/625054 "2014-09-08T17:09:20Z")
\*\*What movies/shows do you enjoy as much for the music as for anything else? \*\* I don’t mean musicals, but maybe musical movies. I have a couple examples of ones that I adore, and am looking for more, so anything that s… --- ## [Stupidest Looking Death Scenes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-looking-death-scenes/646120)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-looking-death-scenes/646120 "2013-01-14T19:04:07Z")
I nominate the otherwise fine movie Rope by Alfred Hitchcock. At the beginning of the movie, the two killers are murdering a buddy of theirs by strangling him with a rope. As the camera pulls back from the victim, it s… --- ## [The Sean Spicer Comedy Hour](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sean-spicer-comedy-hour/778584)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sean-spicer-comedy-hour/778584 "2017-07-22T05:38:23Z")
Poor\* Sean Spicer. He has the unfortunate job of trying to twist the Bannon presidency into positives. If nothing else it ought to be funny. Sean Spicer tweets a “The Onion” article about himself. Oops. Sean Spicer: … --- ## [Unfortunately, I think the media is setting up Trump for a big win on Hydroxychloroquine.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfortunately-i-think-the-media-is-setting-up-trump-for-a-big-win-on-hydroxychloroquine/851190)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unfortunately-i-think-the-media-is-setting-up-trump-for-a-big-win-on-hydroxychloroquine/851190 "2020-06-17T15:10:15Z")
I’m just venting here a bit. I’ve been watching chloroquine phosphate (and bought some) back in mid Feb when the first article by Gao suggested CP’s efficacy. The anecdotal evidence is pretty substantial at this point.… --- ## [I'm Going to be Having Cataract Surgery- What To Expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-having-cataract-surgery-what-to-expect/651690)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-having-cataract-surgery-what-to-expect/651690 "2014-06-01T18:39:14Z")
In the last year or so, my vision in my right eye began rapidly declining, to the point that I can tell it’s getting worse almost daily. I finally broke down and got an eye exam, and found that I have a cataract in that … --- ## [Playing bagpipes...is difficult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-bagpipes-is-difficult/429660)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2008, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/playing-bagpipes-is-difficult/429660 "2008-03-10T17:09:33Z")
I’ve heard it said (seen it written) that the bagpipes are the most difficult instrument to play. There’s no embouchure (is there?), no bowing, etc. What makes it difficult? Or is it not? More relevant to my situatio… --- ## [What is this "Spirituality" you Earthmen speak of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-spirituality-you-earthmen-speak-of/310029)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 403\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2005, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-spirituality-you-earthmen-speak-of/310029 "2005-07-22T11:42:56Z")
Hi, folks, just back after a month or so of all hell breaking loose (dunt esk!) to see what’s up on the SDMB, and I see a lot of “religion and spirituality” threads breaking loose (must be that Billy Graham!). Now, I co… --- ## [Who pays for "return to sender"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-pays-for-return-to-sender/469572)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2012, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-pays-for-return-to-sender/469572 "2012-03-20T20:54:28Z")
Lately I’ve been receiving alot of mail from the McCain campaign. I’ve been writing “Return to Sender” on it and shoving it back in my mailbox. Who pays postage on stuff that’s been returned unopened? Does USPS … --- ## [Star Trek: Most annoying contradictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-most-annoying-contradictions/79491)
**Author:** [@Folkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folkie)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2004, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-most-annoying-contradictions/79491 "2004-08-09T19:38:33Z")
Since ENTERPRISE is starting in a few weeks and will undoubtedly bring us a whole heapin’ mess a’ contradictions I thought this would be a fine time to list the contradictions between Star Trek stories we find most anno… --- ## [Do only Charter Members get Halloween names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-only-charter-members-get-halloween-names/672064)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-only-charter-members-get-halloween-names/672064 "2013-10-31T16:00:05Z")
Question in subject. I can’t be Abominable Barbarian for the duration? --- ## [will guns protect me from jellyfish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-guns-protect-me-from-jellyfish/536787)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2010, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-guns-protect-me-from-jellyfish/536787 "2010-04-27T19:26:00Z")
(This is inspired by a thread in GD - I originally asked the question facetiously, but I’d actually like to know.) I’m scared of jellyfish. Really scared. Jellyfish are scary. If I’m in the water with a jellyfish that’s… --- ## [Financial Armageddon for Dummies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-armageddon-for-dummies/465953)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/financial-armageddon-for-dummies/465953 "2008-10-09T09:33:40Z")
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the nature of the crisis that is consuming our financial markets. I thought to start this thread to clear some of this up. What are we dealing with is something called a “cred… --- ## [Food myths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-myths/781225)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-myths/781225 "2019-01-08T00:33:35Z")
The most pervasive I can think of is that oysters make one amorous. I have no idea if it’s true but it’s been purported for a long time. What others have you heard of? Most everyone knows that green M & Ms make you horny… --- ## [Did NASA really ask Sally Ride this question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-nasa-really-ask-sally-ride-this-question/766478)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-nasa-really-ask-sally-ride-this-question/766478 "2016-09-24T11:02:19Z")
There is a list article somewhere (I know, the internet is full of them) of actual stupid questions. One of them is that NASA asked Sally Ride if 100 tampons would be enough for a 7 day mission. Now, I know she was the f… --- ## [Non-Alcoholic Shots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-alcoholic-shots/367620)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-alcoholic-shots/367620 "2016-12-26T22:25:51Z")
Crazy request here, but I’m trying to think of ideas of non-alcoholic shots that would be fun/tasty. Any idears? --- ## [Left-wing hypocrisy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-wing-hypocrisy/632871)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-wing-hypocrisy/632871 "2012-09-03T16:42:23Z")
As a certifiable librul, it is easy for me to see the contradictions in conservative ideology\*. The main one is this whole resurgence in the call for worship at the altar of life. Life is apparently so sacred that unbo… --- ## [What song is your cell ringtone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-is-your-cell-ringtone/565792)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-is-your-cell-ringtone/565792 "2020-03-30T01:29:25Z")
When I upgraded recently, I bought “Small Town” as my ringtone. --- ## [MLB: July 2018](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2018/817105 "2018-08-02T02:02:53Z")
Well, the calendar has turned yet again and now it is July. An important month as we head toward the trade deadline and teams need to decide if they’re buyers or sellers. And, of course, endless ESPN hype over the boring… --- ## [Whence the Tea Party...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-the-tea-party/555707)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whence-the-tea-party/555707 "2010-10-20T15:02:37Z")
“All this talk about rules: we make 'em up, as we go along.” ~Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Florida “…it takes a long time to do the necessary administrative steps that have to be taken to put the legislation together to cont… --- ## [What's wrong with being an alcoholic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-being-an-alcoholic/347807)
**Author:** [@The\_Seventh\_Deadly\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Seventh_Deadly_Finn)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2006, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-being-an-alcoholic/347807 "2006-03-15T16:01:42Z")
Okay, that title is a little facetious. But not entirely. I just want to hear what people have to say about this question. That said, I’m pretty sure that tempers run high on this issue, so I’m starting it in the Pit ra… --- ## [Real Time with Bill Maher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-time-with-bill-maher/744286)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-time-with-bill-maher/744286 "2017-02-25T21:22:31Z")
This thread has a side conversation going on about Bill Maher’s show in general, and I thought it would be worth broadening that conversation into a topic of its own. Personally, I really enjoy the show. I never watch … --- ## [Insoluble engineering problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insoluble-engineering-problems/541646)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2010, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insoluble-engineering-problems/541646 "2010-06-07T04:58:22Z")
The weird thing about the Gulf Oil Spill: we (humanity…the US government + BP) have virtually unlimited resources to throw at this problem; the best minds of industry & academia working around the clock; and it’s not lik… --- ## [Pearl Harbor attack - was it Japan's wisest course of action?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pearl-harbor-attack-was-it-japans-wisest-course-of-action/774187)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pearl-harbor-attack-was-it-japans-wisest-course-of-action/774187 "2016-12-21T00:30:28Z")
The attack killed ~2400 servicemen and damaged or sank all eight of our battleships anchored at Pearl Harbor. It shocked America. Legend has it that Japanese Admiral Yamamoto said “I fear all we have done is to awaken … --- ## [You're trapped in the Star Trek universe. What do you do now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-trapped-in-the-star-trek-universe-what-do-you-do-now/536653)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-trapped-in-the-star-trek-universe-what-do-you-do-now/536653 "2010-04-23T06:27:57Z")
A quantum subspace interstitial anomaly sucks you out of your chair and into the Star Trek universe: TNG continuity, shortly after the Dominion War ends. You’re lucky enough to arrive in Earth rather than the Klingon ho… --- ## [Can true Straight Dopers = Pro Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-true-straight-dopers-pro-trump/779421)
**Author:** [@Frumpy\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frumpy_Jones)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2019, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-true-straight-dopers-pro-trump/779421 "2019-07-30T12:49:44Z")
NOTE: I debated on if this needs to go into Great Debates or BBQ PIT since I’m not, necessarily, judging people but trying to understand their viewpoints… so mods, if you feel it’s getting toasty, please move it to the P… --- ## [things that only work on tv](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-only-work-on-tv/767900)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-only-work-on-tv/767900 "2016-11-12T06:58:49Z")
I don’t know what world TV folks live in but there are certain tropes that would never work in real life and everyone knows it. Like for example the idea that a smoker can hide their smoking from non-smokers. Tobacco smo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=372&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=374&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)