# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=380&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:** 381 --- ## [Rumors--Trump Hates The Job/Fed Up/Thinking Of Quitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumors-trump-hates-the-job-fed-up-thinking-of-quitting/779545)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumors-trump-hates-the-job-fed-up-thinking-of-quitting/779545 "2017-02-15T22:22:22Z")
Newser cites anonymous Washington sources, claiming that Trump may be thinking about tossing in the towel. Any input? --- ## [Songs about Brothers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-brothers/496727)
**Author:** [@CoolHandCox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoolHandCox)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2012, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-brothers/496727 "2012-05-24T02:07:07Z")
What are some good songs about Brothers? I want to make a slideshow of my Dad (deceased) and his brother. The brothers in the songs should get along of course. If you can’t think of one about brothers, what other song… --- ## [Best way to mount a dart board on drywall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-mount-a-dart-board-on-drywall/200157)
**Author:** [@wooba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wooba)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2003, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-mount-a-dart-board-on-drywall/200157 "2003-09-12T19:52:08Z")
I have a dart board in a cabinet that I want to mount on a wall that’s made of drywall. I’m worried about the wall not being able to support it very well due to the weight of it. I also wish to put something else behin… --- ## [Whats it called when someone kills themselves accidentally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-called-when-someone-kills-themselves-accidentally/565503)
**Author:** [@automagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/automagic)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-it-called-when-someone-kills-themselves-accidentally/565503 "2010-12-29T17:47:30Z")
I know a suicide is when someone intends to kill themselves and succeeds, but what if there was no intention. For example if a stunt motorcyclists decides to jump 15 flaming cars but does not succeed and ends in his demi… --- ## [Sawdust used in place of flour to make bread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sawdust-used-in-place-of-flour-to-make-bread/715994)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sawdust-used-in-place-of-flour-to-make-bread/715994 "2016-05-14T11:18:13Z")
Seen this claim in fantasy and medieval fiction, bakers scamming customers by replacing flour with sawdust. Would this not be instantly apparent to consumers? --- ## [TV series similar to Monk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-similar-to-monk/608951)
**Author:** [@Ultraviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ultraviolet)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-similar-to-monk/608951 "2012-01-11T01:14:59Z")
I really enjoy watching Monk. I find it to be like “comfort TV” for me, nice and gentle (not gory or disturbing), and quite funny at times. I’ve seen almost all of them and would like something similar to try next. An… --- ## [Should you make it clear in advance if the invitation is to a 'dry' event?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-make-it-clear-in-advance-if-the-invitation-is-to-a-dry-event/947539)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-make-it-clear-in-advance-if-the-invitation-is-to-a-dry-event/947539 "2021-09-07T17:28:45Z")
Oh, boy. This weekend some relatives are hosting a big family get together/cookout/potluck all day type thing, the first such occasion we’ve had since 2019. The idea is everyone come, hang out, eat, play games, swim, … --- ## [GOP plan to appeal to millennials: “Make abortion funny”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-plan-to-appeal-to-millennials-make-abortion-funny/661317)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gop-plan-to-appeal-to-millennials-make-abortion-funny/661317 "2013-07-07T03:14:31Z")
The article is about more than just abortion, it also talks about same sex marriage, for example. To be fair, the article title is a bit misleading. There are Republicans who want to move the party in another directi… --- ## [Do you have to put your mailbox out at the street?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-put-your-mailbox-out-at-the-street/103881)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-put-your-mailbox-out-at-the-street/103881 "2011-03-31T19:30:11Z")
Once upon a time, the mailman walked from house to house and put the mail through a slot in the door, or in a box attached to the house. Still does in some places, I guess. In more rural areas, the mailbox is always ou… --- ## [Is It Alright For Teens or Grown Children and Parents To Share A Bed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-alright-for-teens-or-grown-children-and-parents-to-share-a-bed/584272)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-alright-for-teens-or-grown-children-and-parents-to-share-a-bed/584272 "2011-06-07T17:53:57Z")
Hypothetically if various reasons of economy and et. al demanded it, would it be acceptable for post-pubescent children to share a bed with their parents? --- ## [So what did they do in the Time Before Dry Cleaning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-they-do-in-the-time-before-dry-cleaning/202876)
**Author:** [@Rusalka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rusalka)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-did-they-do-in-the-time-before-dry-cleaning/202876 "2020-07-24T09:10:24Z")
Looking at all the clothing (made of natural fibers like wool and silk) which says “dry clean only” makes me wonder what people did to clean their clothes when there was no dry cleaning? It’s a relatively new invention…… --- ## [I've been trying to think up funn fortune cookie fortunes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-trying-to-think-up-funn-fortune-cookie-fortunes/502455)
**Author:** [@Never\_Say\_Dice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Never_Say_Dice)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2009, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-trying-to-think-up-funn-fortune-cookie-fortunes/502455 "2009-10-06T01:06:06Z")
I loved that line of Woody Allen’s where he is depressed because his fortune cookie read “You will be horribly mangled.” So I want to find more that would surprise or amuse. Avoid antacids- you need all the gas you can… --- ## [Hillary: "Vote your conscience"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-vote-your-conscience/760842)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-vote-your-conscience/760842 "2016-08-02T17:38:43Z")
Vote your conscience. I haven’t seen any mention of this anywhere, but this actually seems like a notable campaign flub. Very few people actually think believe in Hillary as the best possible presidential candidate. But… --- ## [How to tell whether to fix hairline crack in automobile radiator or to replace it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-whether-to-fix-hairline-crack-in-automobile-radiator-or-to-replace-it/406840)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2007, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-tell-whether-to-fix-hairline-crack-in-automobile-radiator-or-to-replace-it/406840 "2007-08-27T22:23:15Z")
Yup … it’s the self-same vehicle as in this thread. I noticed a bit of steam coming from under my hood after my thankfully-short commute Friday. Upon opening the hood, steam and tiny bubbles were coming out of a 3-inch … --- ## [What is the endgame of cryptocurrencies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-endgame-of-cryptocurrencies/791040)
**Author:** [@The\_Big\_Poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Poo)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-endgame-of-cryptocurrencies/791040 "2019-06-10T12:08:15Z")
Lower transaction costs and greater security are nice but I don’t understand what makes it so revolutionary. What is the significance of a decentralised currency. --- ## [Oh silly, of course they didn't mean it that way!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-silly-of-course-they-didnt-mean-it-that-way/337385)
**Author:** [@Giant\_Spongess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giant_Spongess)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2006, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-silly-of-course-they-didnt-mean-it-that-way/337385 "2006-01-03T20:14:42Z")
Apparently, the 14th amendment doesn’t apply to the children of illegal immigrants. Now, I spent most of my anger by running around the house sputtering, so all I can say is, “What the fuck are they thinking?!” It’s o… --- ## [Recommend break-in ammo for Kimber Ultra Carry II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-break-in-ammo-for-kimber-ultra-carry-ii/516947)
**Author:** [@Chopper9760](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chopper9760)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2009, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-break-in-ammo-for-kimber-ultra-carry-ii/516947 "2009-12-02T15:02:22Z")
On the 22nd I will be picking up my shiny new Kimber Ultra Carry II with Meprolight Tritium night sights and Crimson Trace laser grips. My blued steel beauty is on layaway, to be purchased during an upcoming employee pr… --- ## [Post your favorite "Guy dies and goes to heaven" joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-guy-dies-and-goes-to-heaven-joke/193437)
**Author:** [@LeeshaJoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LeeshaJoy)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-favorite-guy-dies-and-goes-to-heaven-joke/193437 "2015-03-26T00:03:55Z")
The title says it all. This is one of my favorite genres of joke, and I’m always looking for more of 'em. I’ll kick us off with one of my personal favorites: A man dies, goes to heaven, and meets St. Peter. St. Peter gi… --- ## [Why Is The USA Exceptional Among First World Countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-usa-exceptional-among-first-world-countries/551007)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-usa-exceptional-among-first-world-countries/551007 "2010-09-27T12:45:57Z")
Compared with Europe and the rest of the world’s arms exporters, the USA is exceptional. Unburdened of all that socialist bullshit that our allies abroad have to fund, healthcare, etc, we rock. Our 5% of the world’s po… --- ## [Grammar Question - which sentence is correct, and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-which-sentence-is-correct-and-why/630183)
**Author:** [@NBCGLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NBCGLX)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-question-which-sentence-is-correct-and-why/630183 "2012-08-08T23:55:42Z")
With your new promotion comes new challenges and responsibilities. Or, With your new promotion come new challenges and responsibilities. The issue is comes vs. come, and I’m not sure which is correct, nor why. I’m le… --- ## [NFL Week 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/643858)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-15/643858 "2012-12-26T17:03:35Z")
No spreads :frowning: But here are the matchups TNF CIN@PHI SUN 1PM NYG@ATL DEN@BAL GB@CHI WAS@CLE IND@HOU JAX@MIA TB@NO MIN@STL 4PM DET@ARI SEA@BUF CAR@SD PIT@DAL KC@OAK SNF SF@NE MNF NYJ@TEN Tea… --- ## [British slang: why is a fight called a "Barney"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-slang-why-is-a-fight-called-a-barney/291256)
**Author:** [@fishbicycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fishbicycle)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-slang-why-is-a-fight-called-a-barney/291256 "2016-03-05T17:43:29Z")
This question must have a factual answer, so I’ll post it in GQ. If a mod feels it’s more appropriate elsewhere, please feel free to move it. “Are you having a Barney? I’ll hold your coat.” I’ve heard a fight described… --- ## [Best Songs about Whiney Losers...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-songs-about-whiney-losers/521485)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-songs-about-whiney-losers/521485 "2009-12-24T15:58:10Z")
Top o’ the heap here indisputably belongs to “Sylvia’s Mother” by Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show. Mr. Creepy Loser Ex-BF is in tears by the end and never does get past mom to actually speak with Sylvia. Second Place… --- ## [Why aren't more Christians universalists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-more-christians-universalists/813778)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-more-christians-universalists/813778 "2018-05-29T05:18:07Z")
This is mainly aimed at the Christians on the board, but others are free to chime in. Christian universalism is the ancient but minority-held theological doctrine that says, in a nutshell, that through Jesus Christ \*all… --- ## [Did Obama actually accomplish anything in the recent Asia trip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-obama-actually-accomplish-anything-in-the-recent-asia-trip/518642)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Joe\_Meager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Joe_Meager)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2009, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-obama-actually-accomplish-anything-in-the-recent-asia-trip/518642 "2009-11-28T00:13:42Z")
Obama recently completed a well-publicized diplomatic trip to several major Asian countries, met their leaders, and engaged in talks. What, of significance, did he accomplish? Anything? --- ## [Air France Crash (2009): Investigators homing in on black boxes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-france-crash-2009-investigators-homing-in-on-black-boxes/538672)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/air-france-crash-2009-investigators-homing-in-on-black-boxes/538672 "2011-05-28T02:55:01Z")
Recent news article: investigators are getting closer to locating the black boxes from last year’s Air France crash in the south Atlantic: Air France crash ‘black box site found in Atlantic’: Still no guarantee that … --- ## [Negative Income Tax -- good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negative-income-tax-good-idea/585733)
**Author:** [@Zeriel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeriel)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2011, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negative-income-tax-good-idea/585733 "2011-06-26T01:49:43Z")
As part of a Pit discussion, I brought up the idea of the negative income tax. The essential concept is that one does away with welfare, subsidies to the poor, social security, minimum wage, and essentially all of the s… --- ## [I don't 'get' hunting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-hunting/514605)
**Author:** [@Jettboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jettboy)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2009, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-hunting/514605 "2009-12-10T14:42:36Z")
I just got invited to go hunting for probably the 500th time. I had to politely decline and chuckle, “No thanks. 'Fraid I’m not much of a hunter.” Being just one generation removed from East Texas white trash and backwa… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' Thread - March 2015 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-march-2015-edition/713733)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-march-2015-edition/713733 "2015-04-02T02:54:03Z")
I’m starting this a little earlyish, since I’m going to be busy tomorrow. So what are we all reading? Old favorites? New authors? New books by favorite authors? (THANK YOU Dung Beetle for the news on the new Daniel O’Mal… --- ## [Using a UPS for an Air Conditioner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-ups-for-an-air-conditioner/537945)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-ups-for-an-air-conditioner/537945 "2010-05-03T01:05:57Z")
UPS meaning uninterrupted power supply of course. In my house I have an AC that will occasionally work harder and suck up some extra power for a second or two. This effects one of the rooms in my house, where, at best,… --- ## [Can a woman who's had children realistically play a virgin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-woman-whos-had-children-realistically-play-a-virgin/663867)
**Author:** [@Claire98909](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claire98909)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-woman-whos-had-children-realistically-play-a-virgin/663867 "2013-07-23T13:43:01Z")
THIS QUESTION IS 100% SERIOUS! For example, suppose a woman has had five kids vaginally. Could that woman convincingly play a virgin? Are the viewers supposed to look past the fact that the woman has a loose vagina, and … --- ## [So what was it about 50s-60s bras that gave that pointy boob look, and why isn't that done today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-was-it-about-50s-60s-bras-that-gave-that-pointy-boob-look-and-why-isnt-that-done-today/675617)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-was-it-about-50s-60s-bras-that-gave-that-pointy-boob-look-and-why-isnt-that-done-today/675617 "2013-12-06T19:08:08Z")
If you look at TV shows from the 50s and 60s, lots of pointy, stickin’-out hooters. I think it’s kindof a cool look. How did they structure the bras to make them look like that? And why isn’t that still done? It would se… --- ## [I Pit anyone who doesn't know Karl Rove is a disgusting slimeball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-anyone-who-doesnt-know-karl-rove-is-a-disgusting-slimeball/612294)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2012, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-anyone-who-doesnt-know-karl-rove-is-a-disgusting-slimeball/612294 "2012-03-22T10:24:53Z")
To be clear: Here I am Pitting neither Karl Rove nor George W. Bush. Instead I question the integrity of anyone who defends Karl Rove. Karl Rove may not be unique. One hears bad things about Bill Clinton’s advisor Di… --- ## [The Duggers are at it again! \[Family preparing for 18th child\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-duggers-are-at-it-again-family-preparing-for-18th-child/448706)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-duggers-are-at-it-again-family-preparing-for-18th-child/448706 "2008-05-15T19:07:26Z")
Michelle Duggar is expecting her 18th child on New Years Day. Hasn’t the she set some king of record for American motherhood by now? Of course Discovery Health is producing another \[del\]sideshow\[/del\] reality show.… --- ## [Favorite 'Cheers' moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-cheers-moments/333139)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-cheers-moments/333139 "2010-12-07T20:32:38Z")
For some reason on the drive home today I was thinking about the scene in ‘Cheers’ where Diane and Frasier were in a restaurant (in Europe, I think), and the waiter was trying to take their order even thought he was brok… --- ## [Woman who allegedly smoked crack and had stillborn baby to be tried for murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-who-allegedly-smoked-crack-and-had-stillborn-baby-to-be-tried-for-murder/684187)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-who-allegedly-smoked-crack-and-had-stillborn-baby-to-be-tried-for-murder/684187 "2014-07-15T14:16:00Z")
No, seriously. This is completely insane. --- ## [Tramadol for premature ejaculation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tramadol-for-premature-ejaculation/590245)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2012, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tramadol-for-premature-ejaculation/590245 "2012-10-14T21:12:24Z")
Ever since my spinal cord injury in 2000, I have had certain sexual problems/frustrations stemming from the rather-unique set of physiological characteristics the injury left me with. In particular, the tendency to pre… --- ## ["PAYBACK'S A BITCH" says grief-crazed prez--blows up wrong house, women, kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paybacks-a-bitch-says-grief-crazed-prez-blows-up-wrong-house-women-kids/339995)
**Author:** [@alaricthegoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alaricthegoth)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2006, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paybacks-a-bitch-says-grief-crazed-prez-blows-up-wrong-house-women-kids/339995 "2006-01-27T09:22:07Z")
Driven mad by the murder of his friends and countrymen, our Cpmmander in Chief hjas lashed out at the perpetrator of the atroity. Unfortunately, just like when El Nortenos mistakenly shoot up the house across the stre… --- ## [My new standard for biggest asshole hereabouts: Carol Stream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-standard-for-biggest-asshole-hereabouts-carol-stream/459550)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2008, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-standard-for-biggest-asshole-hereabouts-carol-stream/459550 "2008-08-15T23:58:58Z")
Starting post#8 and continuing. Unabated. Seriously, WTF? I’m all for sinking to pitful behavior in the pit when someone deserves it, but this looks more like a random attempt to start a pileon on an innocent bystander… --- ## [A modest proposal for the Straight Dope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-for-the-straight-dope/944055)
**Author:** [@Cecil\_Adams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cecil_Adams)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2021, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-for-the-straight-dope/944055 "2021-06-15T02:50:19Z")
(Second try. Little Ed, who I rely on to digitally transcribe these messages from the original parchment, stupidly posted the first attempt as though it emanated from himself.) After a hiatus of almost three years, your… --- ## [Do you know who Freddie Mercury is/was?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-who-freddie-mercury-is-was/619718)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2012, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-who-freddie-mercury-is-was/619718 "2012-05-27T17:18:02Z")
Without Googling, asking a friend, or reading the responses in this thread. A couple days ago I posted this on my FB page: Suddenly, I started getting the most bizarre responses: :confused: Now, I only have about 3… --- ## [What's the modern-day purpose of a fire siren?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-modern-day-purpose-of-a-fire-siren/216515)
**Author:** [@Photog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Photog)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-modern-day-purpose-of-a-fire-siren/216515 "2013-10-29T05:05:34Z")
Sleeping peacefully this morning, I was awakened at 4:00 by a familiar sound - the local fire department’s fire siren. I’ve lived in this town all my life - at varying distances from the fire station ranging from direct… --- ## [Booksellers: what profit margin is reasonable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/booksellers-what-profit-margin-is-reasonable/531200)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/booksellers-what-profit-margin-is-reasonable/531200 "2010-03-06T19:16:08Z")
I know there’s a turnover time question, but I’m just talking about buying a book that you’re planning to sell later. If the book normally sells for $100, would you pay $80 for it? $60? Or how much? Or is this a stup… --- ## ["All living things share a common ancestor"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-living-things-share-a-common-ancestor/511964)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2009, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-living-things-share-a-common-ancestor/511964 "2009-10-07T15:24:18Z")
That all living things share a common ancestor is something I see repeated over and over as I read and watch various pieces about evolution. The implicit assumption that appears to be present here, but one that I have ne… --- ## [Whats wrong with "back yard breeders"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-back-yard-breeders/591344)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-back-yard-breeders/591344 "2011-08-17T22:22:37Z")
Rather than sidetrack another thread, thought I’d ask this here. I’ve heard this term a lot recently both among my friends in the animal adoption community and now on these boards. They seem to be the boogie man de jo… --- ## [Best Limerick Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-limerick-ever/61206)
**Author:** [@Doctor\_Goo\_Fee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Goo_Fee)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-limerick-ever/61206 "2013-03-28T12:44:10Z")
IMHO— this is tops for overall silliness… At breakfast one day in Calcutta Was a man with a bit of a stutta He said, “Pass the h-ham And the j-j-j-jam And the b-b-b-b-b-b-butta.” --- ## [Rapunzel of TANGLED appreciated thread: Disney creates the ultimate CGI beauty.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rapunzel-of-tangled-appreciated-thread-disney-creates-the-ultimate-cgi-beauty/567480)
**Author:** [@MutaraNebula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MutaraNebula)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rapunzel-of-tangled-appreciated-thread-disney-creates-the-ultimate-cgi-beauty/567480 "2011-03-31T20:38:26Z")
Some times there really is a perfect storm… In this case it was characters design, the voice talent and the writing of her personality that resulted in the loveliest, most charming animated character ever to appear on m… --- ## [Why wasn't Picard a Brit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-picard-a-brit/655857)
**Author:** [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-wasnt-picard-a-brit/655857 "2013-04-20T21:56:15Z")
Obviously the idea in TNG was for Jean-Luc Picard to be French – but once they’d cast Patrick Stewart, and noticed that he delivered his lines exactly like an Englishman who quotes Shakespeare and dresses up like Robin H… --- ## [2014-2015 Awards Season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-2015-awards-season/705802)
**Author:** [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2015, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-2015-awards-season/705802 "2015-02-22T03:24:48Z")
This can be a catch-all thread if anyone’s interested. The first major nominations came out, for the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards. It doesn’t always parallel other awards, like the Golden Globes or the Oscars, but… --- ## [Should parents be trained an licensed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-parents-be-trained-an-licensed/761332)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-parents-be-trained-an-licensed/761332 "2016-08-16T15:03:58Z")
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/psychoanalysis-now/2015/01/should-parents-be-trained-and-licensed/ An interesting topic to be sure, considering how there are some people who have parents that aren’t really in any position… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=379&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=381&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)