# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=385&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:** 386 --- ## [Are there societies where sexual abuse is rare, how do they do that](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-societies-where-sexual-abuse-is-rare-how-do-they-do-that/658030)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-societies-where-sexual-abuse-is-rare-how-do-they-do-that/658030 "2013-05-16T14:10:20Z")
I was listening to NPR a bit this morning and there was an interview about sexual abuse. One of the risk factors from a sociological perspective is how empowered women are. In societies where women are less empowered, se… --- ## [What movie would you recast... with Muppets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-would-you-recast-with-muppets/276423)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2004, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-would-you-recast-with-muppets/276423 "2004-12-25T16:43:05Z")
There is a television remake of The Wizard of Oz coming out next year with an all Muppet cast. So, given the complete cooperation of the appropriate copyright holders and the Jim Henson estate, what movies would you rec… --- ## [MLB: May 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2010/538025)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-may-2010/538025 "2010-06-03T14:29:29Z")
Well, the Jays lost yesterday 4-3 to Oakland. But at least I was there with my wife, my parents, my grandparents and my brother. And I saw Oakland catcher Josh Donaldson hit his first major league homer. --- ## [Which Starcraft 2 race is the best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-starcraft-2-race-is-the-best/572095)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-starcraft-2-race-is-the-best/572095 "2011-02-26T19:44:24Z")
In the first Starcraft, the Zerg got a reputation as the best race overall. The races are better balanced in S2 but is there one which, overall, has an edge? Whatever you answer, do you have a favorite race? I’m thinki… --- ## [Pronunciacions that make you seethe with anger!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciacions-that-make-you-seethe-with-anger/442978)
**Author:** [@Vox\_Imperatoris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vox_Imperatoris)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2008, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciacions-that-make-you-seethe-with-anger/442978 "2008-04-10T03:30:48Z")
I don’t mean ones that just annoy you a little, but ones that inspire (the “late”) VC03-style, smashing your keyboard, impaling your monitor, thowing your most prized possesions into a furnace anger. Mine is pronouncing… --- ## [Is Honey Baked Ham Worth the Cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-honey-baked-ham-worth-the-cost/707492)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-honey-baked-ham-worth-the-cost/707492 "2014-12-27T04:25:02Z")
I’m looking to get a ham, possibly 2 for Christmas and looking around locally the prices seem to range from 99¢/lb. to $2/lb., except for HoneyBaked which clocks in at around $8/lb. I’m tempted but I’d like to know if a… --- ## [As The Komnenoi World Turns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-komnenoi-world-turns/563392)
**Author:** [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-the-komnenoi-world-turns/563392 "2012-02-15T19:06:38Z")
As my last series, All My Capetians, ended with the end of the, well, Capetians, I hope y’all will join me on a strange journey back in time to the twilight of the Komnenoi dynasty of Byzantium. I’d like to begin by int… --- ## [What bad things might happen if same-sex couples get married?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bad-things-might-happen-if-same-sex-couples-get-married/497624)
**Author:** [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bad-things-might-happen-if-same-sex-couples-get-married/497624 "2009-05-28T02:27:10Z")
Welcome to the SDMB in Special English! Our first post is a re-rendering of this OP created just for magellan01, since he seems to be having trouble getting the gist of the OP. Some people think it would be bad for soci… --- ## [The Bates Motel: Psycho Pre-Quel Series Starts Tonight On A&E](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bates-motel-psycho-pre-quel-series-starts-tonight-on-a-e/653268)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bates-motel-psycho-pre-quel-series-starts-tonight-on-a-e/653268 "2024-05-06T16:24:28Z")
In case anyone would like to give this new series a try, it is airing tonight (several times) on A&E and got a good review from the Boston Globe. As the review points out, those who have seen Psycho sort of know this wi… --- ## [A colleague just signed off an email to me with "more anon." What does that mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-colleague-just-signed-off-an-email-to-me-with-more-anon-what-does-that-mean/349635)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2006, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-colleague-just-signed-off-an-email-to-me-with-more-anon-what-does-that-mean/349635 "2006-03-24T15:12:51Z")
To be exact, his email signed off as follows: \*more anon, best, joe \* What does that mean? FWIW, it was a short, choppy email with several typical email-style truncations and shorthand words. Maybe “more anon” is one … --- ## ["Greatest Jewish Sports Legends", and other nominees for World Shortest Books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-jewish-sports-legends-and-other-nominees-for-world-shortest-books/547947)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2015, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-jewish-sports-legends-and-other-nominees-for-world-shortest-books/547947 "2015-05-03T07:06:23Z")
In a spinoff of the Airplane! thread, I bet Dopers can come up with some great examples of the worlds shortest books and their authors. How to Build a Successful Marriage by Tiger Woods. The Joy of Pets by Michael Vick … --- ## [Female Dopers: The "My boyfriend. . ." name drop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-dopers-the-my-boyfriend-name-drop/487548)
**Author:** [@davekhps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davekhps)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-dopers-the-my-boyfriend-name-drop/487548 "2009-03-04T03:19:13Z")
Inspired by the “I don’t wanna have sex right now-- do you?” thread here, I wanted to raise an observation of mine, and see if there is any truth in it. For the record, in my experience, I tend to observe the “ten secon… --- ## [Flowers in the Attic -- Wow. \](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flowers-in-the-attic-wow-spoilers/529950)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flowers-in-the-attic-wow-spoilers/529950 "2010-02-25T16:24:34Z")
So, at a friend’s recommendation I just finished reading (well, really, more skimming for important plot points) Flowers in the Attic. I have to say, I’m really surprised this book was so popular! It’s so very, very biza… --- ## [This is the End, my MMP Friends...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-end-my-mmp-friends/741549)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-the-end-my-mmp-friends/741549 "2016-01-04T10:09:50Z")
…of the 2015 weekly threads. Couldn’t sleep well, so figured I’d get one thread started before the end of the year. --- ## [Transformers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transformers/409212)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2007, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transformers/409212 "2007-10-29T20:18:11Z")
Transformers starts here on Thursday. It was pointed out to me last night that that’s a week before it opens in the US. Looking here, I see the US release date is July 3, actually five days later. It doesn’t happen often… --- ## [GQ is for factual answers, not WAGs.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gq-is-for-factual-answers-not-wags/599701)
**Author:** [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2012, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gq-is-for-factual-answers-not-wags/599701 "2012-02-21T14:57:33Z")
I posted this thread asking how those instant verification. What followed was misinformation, WAGs, and refusal to acknowledge that posters didn’t know what the fuck they are talking about. The first few posts: S… --- ## [There must be basic training for sailors, right? What's in it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-must-be-basic-training-for-sailors-right-whats-in-it/645011)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-must-be-basic-training-for-sailors-right-whats-in-it/645011 "2012-12-31T20:07:27Z")
See subject. It never occurred to me. Basic training for the Army is part of public mindset for sure. Also, do they train breath control and teach methods for composure when in a potential drowning situation? Last nig… --- ## [Fuck Political Correctness.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-political-correctness/229957)
**Author:** [@DeaganTheWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeaganTheWolf)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2004, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-political-correctness/229957 "2004-04-03T22:48:05Z")
I’m certain it’s been done before, and i’m not Apologizing for doing it again. The recent thread on Black history month has got me riled. Fuck political correctness. Fuck it in the ass with a big rubber dick. Then break … --- ## [My flatscreen TV is buzzing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-flatscreen-tv-is-buzzing/485055)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-flatscreen-tv-is-buzzing/485055 "2009-02-13T15:36:07Z")
I’ve had this TV for about a year, and it started buzzing a couple of days ago. It’s a Samsung 26". I did some googling, and it looks like this is a common problem with all flatscreens, regardless of brand. The forums s… --- ## [Why do so many of my $5 bills have Spock on them instead of Wilfrid Laurier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-of-my-5-bills-have-spock-on-them-instead-of-wilfrid-laurier/527871)
**Author:** [@malibu400](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/malibu400)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-of-my-5-bills-have-spock-on-them-instead-of-wilfrid-laurier/527871 "2015-03-03T19:06:27Z")
Is this a sign that i should live long and prosper or just that a large number of Trekkies who enjoy defacing canadian bills live in my area? --- ## [Ask the Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-librarian/552495)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-librarian/552495 "2010-09-15T16:43:27Z")
Because I’ve always wanted to do an “Ask the…” thread. So let me have it. Any questions about any library related things. Book buying policies, Internet use, fines, whether librarians “shhhh!” anymore, all of it. Altho… --- ## [New rule: shut the fuck up about Bush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rule-shut-the-fuck-up-about-bush/304125)
**Author:** [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2005, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rule-shut-the-fuck-up-about-bush/304125 "2005-05-24T18:21:39Z")
In this thread, rjung decided to ignore the premise of the thread to instead get in a cheap shot against Bush. As much as I agree with rjung, it’s fucking annoying and boring. To avoid hijacking that thread I will respon… --- ## [A .22LR pistol for self defense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-22lr-pistol-for-self-defense/671317)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-22lr-pistol-for-self-defense/671317 "2013-10-19T14:49:16Z")
I’ve been considering buying a pistol for home defense and, occasionally, as a CCW when I go traveling. I have no experience with pistols so I was considering starting with a .22LR pistol so I can get lots and lots of n… --- ## [Stupid Proprietary-Battery Camera Design](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-proprietary-battery-camera-design/604372)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-proprietary-battery-camera-design/604372 "2011-12-10T05:34:51Z")
I’m thinking of getting a new point-and-shoot camera, but maybe not. There seems to be a sustained pattern of phasing out sensible design (i.e. use of standard AA batteries), apparently for the purpose of selling outrage… --- ## [X is the something-est number](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-is-the-something-est-number/694190)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2014, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-is-the-something-est-number/694190 "2014-08-01T17:28:33Z")
As the song says “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” Although I think a case could be made for zero being even more lonely a number. Zero is certainly the roundest number, in one sense. So… make your ca… --- ## [The fundamental proposition of Marxism.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fundamental-proposition-of-marxism/216032)
**Author:** [@Sandino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sandino)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2003, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fundamental-proposition-of-marxism/216032 "2003-12-07T23:19:23Z")
I am interested in having a serious discussion of Marxism. I thought the best place to start would be with what Engels referred to as the fundamental proposition of the Communist Manifesto, namely, “\*n every historical… --- ## [TS Clearance and Lifestyle Polygraph test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ts-clearance-and-lifestyle-polygraph-test/136629)
**Author:** [@Blown\_Injected](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blown_Injected)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2002, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ts-clearance-and-lifestyle-polygraph-test/136629 "2002-11-18T02:52:10Z")
Seems like it might mean: TS Clearance: Criminal history/activity and political affiliations. Lifestyle Polygraph: sexual preferences and drug use. Anybody been through this? What do they ask? I am not facing such a… --- ## [Have Elections Become Meaningless In America Re: Real Political Change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-elections-become-meaningless-in-america-re-real-political-change/637713)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-elections-become-meaningless-in-america-re-real-political-change/637713 "2012-11-03T16:20:33Z")
I recently read a quote that very nicely describes the difference between Obama and Romney: “Obama wants middle class Americans to go hungry, Romney wants us to starve.” Hyperbole perhaps, but it beautifully illustrates… --- ## [What is Apple doing? (new Macbook Pro released)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-apple-doing-new-macbook-pro-released/769927)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-apple-doing-new-macbook-pro-released/769927 "2016-12-28T13:39:53Z")
For once it seems like my Apple friends are the loudest complainers here, since the ones deep in the ecosystem are most affected. In case you missed it, Apple announced the new line of Macbook Pros yesterday, and as alw… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 4.02 "Infected" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-4-02-infected-open-spoilers/671766)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-4-02-infected-open-spoilers/671766 "2013-10-30T14:35:21Z")
I gather the episode title has something to do with the sick nerd who died in the shower last week. --- ## [Reforming child porn laws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reforming-child-porn-laws/729791)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reforming-child-porn-laws/729791 "2015-09-19T23:39:21Z")
I don’t think that we’ll see common sense applied to this area any time soon, based on current conditions (arresting minors who take naked pictures of themselves, etc). I propose the following: Anything that is compl… --- ## [Why is is so difficult to engineer a car that can go over 200 mph?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-is-so-difficult-to-engineer-a-car-that-can-go-over-200-mph/675623)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-is-so-difficult-to-engineer-a-car-that-can-go-over-200-mph/675623 "2013-12-09T08:17:25Z")
I was watching an episode of Pawn Stars last night. They had an opportunity to buy a Lamborghini that could go just over 200 mph (they passed on the deal). However, they made a comment about how extremely difficult it is… --- ## [Did GG Allin (famous punk singer) ever molest kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-gg-allin-famous-punk-singer-ever-molest-kids/662454)
**Author:** [@matt357](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt357)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2013, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-gg-allin-famous-punk-singer-ever-molest-kids/662454 "2013-07-06T07:30:43Z")
Did GG Allin who is a famous punk singer ever molest kids? Alot of his songs talk about molesting kids. “Expose Yourself to Kids” GG Allin - Expose Yourself to Kids - YouTube is a good example but there are others. --- ## [We're late, we're late! A Monday Afternoon MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-late-were-late-a-monday-afternoon-mmp/534198)
**Author:** [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-late-were-late-a-monday-afternoon-mmp/534198 "2010-04-05T02:52:33Z")
Well? Where is everybody? --- ## [It couldn't be, could it? \[Republicans planning on economic failure\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-couldnt-be-could-it-republicans-planning-on-economic-failure/586952)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-couldnt-be-could-it-republicans-planning-on-economic-failure/586952 "2011-07-21T13:07:03Z")
Are the Republicans actually banking on a collapsed U.S. economy in order to propel themselves into power in 2012? I mean, when you start voting down what would, in ANY other political climate, be traditionally popular… --- ## [How tall is a typical new single family house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tall-is-a-typical-new-single-family-house/441828)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2008, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-tall-is-a-typical-new-single-family-house/441828 "2008-03-19T22:52:30Z")
Particularly in California. I’m trying to draft a height restriction that says a developer can put a one-story single family house on a lot, but it can’t be taller than \_\_\_\_ feet. In other words, don’t build a big holl… --- ## [Hey, BlackKnight, ya cheap fuck!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-blackknight-ya-cheap-fuck/173592)
**Author:** [@LolaCocaCola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LolaCocaCola)\ **Replies:** 352\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2003, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-blackknight-ya-cheap-fuck/173592 "2003-05-14T03:35:15Z")
I believe this may be my first pitting, but there’s nothing I can’t stant more than a cheap fuck . Do the world a favor, and cook and serve your own motherfucking food, bitch. Thank yew. Yours truly, LCC :wally --- ## [Which single Jack Vance book do you rate as his best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-single-jack-vance-book-do-you-rate-as-his-best/593086)
**Author:** [@lisiate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisiate)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-single-jack-vance-book-do-you-rate-as-his-best/593086 "2014-03-17T01:23:58Z")
This thread is inspired by Alessan’s post in the NPR 's top 100 list thread: \[RIGHT\](italics added)\[/RIGHT\] I’ve decided to test what I’ll dub The Alessan Hypothesis. So fellow dopers, if forced to choose one single … --- ## [I Just Failed My Driver's Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-failed-my-drivers-test/41658)
**Author:** [@hypergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hypergirl)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2000, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-failed-my-drivers-test/41658 "2000-12-31T07:33:18Z")
Damn! I’m usually a really good driver but I got all nervous and screwed up pulling out of the parking spot. I failed before I even got out on the road. I really really suck! I guess I’m looking for sympathy and tips on… --- ## [Got Skyrim and I'm very disappointed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-skyrim-and-im-very-disappointed/645349)
**Author:** [@sweat209](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweat209)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-skyrim-and-im-very-disappointed/645349 "2013-01-24T01:34:05Z")
So I got the game Skyrim and I’m very disappointed:o The open world , realistic graphics ,character and weapons ,skill ,magic and backbone of the game so on is really amazing the best game out there!! But what I’m disapp… --- ## [Domestic items seen as "luxury" in other countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domestic-items-seen-as-luxury-in-other-countries/539667)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/domestic-items-seen-as-luxury-in-other-countries/539667 "2010-05-19T13:31:08Z")
So in reading this thread: How do American ideas of luxury compare to European ones? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board I ran across this quote which started me thinking: What domestic brands (from w… --- ## [Creepy to look up a waiter on Facebook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-to-look-up-a-waiter-on-facebook/649199)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-to-look-up-a-waiter-on-facebook/649199 "2013-02-06T16:13:20Z")
A big group of friends and I were out tonight and got some really stellar service from a waiter who seemed very oddly nervous the entire time. It was perhaps the single most memorable service I’ve had in a while so I loo… --- ## [Burt's pee bottle in Semi-tough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burts-pee-bottle-in-semi-tough/547855)
**Author:** [@OlyDLG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OlyDLG)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burts-pee-bottle-in-semi-tough/547855 "2013-03-27T04:27:31Z")
Hi! In the 1977 movie “Semi-tough,” Burt Reynolds’ character has to attend an all-day self-improvement seminar where the participants aren’t allowed even to go to the bathroom for the 9 hour (or whatever) duration. In … --- ## [The Walking Dead; 5.11 "The Distance" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-5-11-the-distance-open-spoilers/713377)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-5-11-the-distance-open-spoilers/713377 "2015-03-01T05:07:40Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] After withstanding a spectacular storm, Rick and the others meet what appears to be a friendly person, but find themselves mistrustful. \[/QUOTE\] So is Aaron friend or foe? More importantly how long will t… --- ## [Cult Movies You Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cult-movies-you-love/534378)
**Author:** [@melodyharmonius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melodyharmonius)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cult-movies-you-love/534378 "2010-04-09T21:24:59Z")
So, the local actor’s theatre holds Cult Movie Mondays on the last Monday of every month. Admission is free and so is the popcorn. They do collect donations to support their local plays and all that - and I usually kic… --- ## [Can my housemate spy on my internet usage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-my-housemate-spy-on-my-internet-usage/508799)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-my-housemate-spy-on-my-internet-usage/508799 "2012-02-24T17:15:08Z")
At home, I have an encrypted wireless network that myself and my house mate use to access the Internet with our laptops. My house mate is an IT technician so his job is to manage the network at his work etc, and i guess… --- ## [NFL Week 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/560354)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-10/560354 "2010-11-17T16:37:08Z")
We’ve got our first Thursday night game tonight. I mentioned this in the week 9 thread, but NFL Rewind is running a free trial until Sunday. It lets you watch all the games from the last 2 seasons after they’ve aired. T… --- ## [Defiant Chief Justice Vows to Keep Ten Commandments Monument](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defiant-chief-justice-vows-to-keep-ten-commandments-monument/195319)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 311\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defiant-chief-justice-vows-to-keep-ten-commandments-monument/195319 "2003-08-27T20:35:07Z")
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/08/14/alabama.tencommandments/index.html Hmmm. Has a sitting state Chief Justice ever defied a federal court order? Will Ashcroft follow the directions of the federal court (if ins… --- ## [Why aren't people having sex in public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-people-having-sex-in-public/464181)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2008, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-people-having-sex-in-public/464181 "2008-09-23T03:12:40Z")
Is there any good reason the prevailing customs restrict sexual activities to private or secluded places? Why not have sex in public at the park, say, or on a street bench, or on the beach (ok, sand might be a factor he… --- ## [UEFA Euro 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uefa-euro-2024/1002885)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uefa-euro-2024/1002885 "2024-07-21T22:18:40Z")
Looking forward to this tournament. Germany are the hosts and are weirdly dark horses for their own tournament. I think they have a great team and will be hard to stop. France have the pedigree and an array of incredib… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=384&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=386&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)