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**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-is-having-a-meltdown/822098 "2018-10-30T02:21:06Z")
…and it’s so sweet. Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Look at that, I kept my snark of the vile little motherfucker right here on this board. --- ## [Can a Married Woman be Friends with a Single Guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-married-woman-be-friends-with-a-single-guy/370381)
**Author:** [@Yeeter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeeter)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2006, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-married-woman-be-friends-with-a-single-guy/370381 "2006-08-31T08:14:15Z")
I posted this on my Myspace, but I figured I’d get more (and better) responses here on SDMB. What is your opinion? Okay, here’s one for you: I had a dear friend of mine from way back in high school contact me on Myspa… --- ## [Is it gauche to put cream in espresso?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-gauche-to-put-cream-in-espresso/512711)
**Author:** [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-gauche-to-put-cream-in-espresso/512711 "2019-05-06T16:05:25Z")
The subject pretty much says it all. I don’t like my coffee too acidic and adding cream is a way to cut the acid. Yet I do like the taste of very strong coffee. The solution seems to be to get an espresso and put a do… --- ## [The Next 20 Years of Life on Earth: Runaway Global Heating.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-20-years-of-life-on-earth-runaway-global-heating/523675)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-20-years-of-life-on-earth-runaway-global-heating/523675 "2010-01-12T03:01:09Z")
If James Lovelock is correct, we have roughly 20 years left, (give or take a few), before the CO2 levels push us in uncontrollable global warming. Wild extremes in the weather will be the norm. (They are becoming the no… --- ## [Hot Water at Home - sometimes Hot, sometimes Not So Hot - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-water-at-home-sometimes-hot-sometimes-not-so-hot-why/279162)
**Author:** [@Stainz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stainz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2004, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-water-at-home-sometimes-hot-sometimes-not-so-hot-why/279162 "2004-12-10T21:50:49Z")
When hot water has recently been run, like after someone has a hot shower, there is always plenty of hot water for the next person. But if no-one’s run any hot water for a while, it seems like there is much less hot wat… --- ## [The Donald's crime spree continues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-donalds-crime-spree-continues/756459)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-donalds-crime-spree-continues/756459 "2016-11-05T02:28:37Z")
http://winningdemocrats.com/chris-christie-accepted-250000-bribe-in-exchange-for-endorsing-trump/ He bribed Chris Christie to get an endorsement. Just like he bribed Ben Carson. He has also been commiting tax evasion … --- ## [Death Pool Rules Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-pool-rules-discussion/479549)
**Author:** [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-pool-rules-discussion/479549 "2010-11-02T23:37:25Z")
This thread is to discuss possible rule changes to the Death Pool. As the entries for 2009 are now closed, any rule changes will not be implemented until 2010. It may seem premature to discuss things now, but the subje… --- ## [non Pit-able Doper pet peeves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-pit-able-doper-pet-peeves/374588)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-pit-able-doper-pet-peeves/374588 "2006-11-10T14:28:30Z")
We should be able to keep this out of the Pit. From time to time, certain Doper habits start to annoy other Dopers. For instance, I get really tired of links that just say “here” or “look at this” and have no clues at a… --- ## [I Just Had My Toe Nail Removed...or...A New Level Of PAIN!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-my-toe-nail-removed-or-a-new-level-of-pain/40114)
**Author:** [@JimmyNipples](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimmyNipples)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2000, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-my-toe-nail-removed-or-a-new-level-of-pain/40114 "2000-11-08T00:50:26Z")
I’ve broken bones, sprained ankles and wrists, pulled muscles, and I’ve even had Kidney Stones. Kidney Stones are by far the worst pain I’ve ever felt. However, this toe nail removage thang is something altogether new wh… --- ## [Can I store vinegar in a plastic bottle over a period of years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-store-vinegar-in-a-plastic-bottle-over-a-period-of-years/666051)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-store-vinegar-in-a-plastic-bottle-over-a-period-of-years/666051 "2013-08-14T17:20:42Z")
I use white vinegar in the bathroom for removing hard water deposits. I would prefer to decant the vinegar from its glass bottle into a plastic squirt bottle, both because the squirt bottle is easier to aim and because … --- ## [Ask the Psychic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-psychic/354953)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2006, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-psychic/354953 "2006-05-08T17:37:23Z")
Go ahead, ask me anything. --- ## [Is Blood Pouring Out Of Your Gums When You Floss A Bad Sign?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-blood-pouring-out-of-your-gums-when-you-floss-a-bad-sign/173397)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2003, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-blood-pouring-out-of-your-gums-when-you-floss-a-bad-sign/173397 "2003-05-09T21:34:34Z")
I’ve noticed that every time I floss, I get a lot of bleeding coming from my gums. Are they supposed to bleed like this? It makes me wonder if I have gingivitis or something, but when I brush my teeth I include the gum … --- ## [New State Mottos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-state-mottos/593116)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-state-mottos/593116 "2022-08-04T02:19:55Z")
Montana: Go Away, We’re Full New Mexico: Red or Green? --- ## [Will Trump Keep His Business Interests Separate from the Presidency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-keep-his-business-interests-separate-from-the-presidency/772600)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-trump-keep-his-business-interests-separate-from-the-presidency/772600 "2016-12-14T22:11:22Z")
…and if he doesn’t will anyone care/stop him? My guess: no and no. All the President-Elect’s Conflicts of Interests It was the Republicans who raised all kinds of holy hell because some foreign businessmen “gained ac… --- ## [Most obscene/profane/offensive band names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscene-profane-offensive-band-names/181362)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-obscene-profane-offensive-band-names/181362 "2017-02-20T23:47:11Z")
What are the most obscene, profane and/or offensive band names you ever heard of? My votes: Anal Cunt GG Allin and the Scumfucks And what the about the most obscene that ever cracked top 40? Probably none are really … --- ## [When Kenny Loggins Sings "Seems as though a month ago I was Beta Chi"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-kenny-loggins-sings-seems-as-though-a-month-ago-i-was-beta-chi/713089)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-kenny-loggins-sings-seems-as-though-a-month-ago-i-was-beta-chi/713089 "2021-05-31T23:23:32Z")
A quick search of Wikipedia reveals no social fraternities nor academic honor societies (such as Phi Beta Kappa) named “Beta Chi,” and it doesn’t appear Kenny went to college anyway. Is (was) there some sort of honor so… --- ## [What is your favorite esoteric word in your vocabulary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-esoteric-word-in-your-vocabulary/527403)
**Author:** [@Taenia\_spp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taenia_spp)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-esoteric-word-in-your-vocabulary/527403 "2010-02-07T04:10:18Z")
I love weird words, and I especially love it when I can use highfalutin diction to both amuse and please. Share yours! Please include a short definition from a reputable source, and stories and anecdotes are optional b… --- ## ["Safety features" that impede functionality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safety-features-that-impede-functionality/583955)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/safety-features-that-impede-functionality/583955 "2011-06-06T14:18:09Z")
Fuck. I spent two and a half hours last night working on our lawn tractor. There was an intermittent problem starting the thing, seemingly affecting my gf more than me. Turns out the “safety interlock” that keeps the t… --- ## [The case of Zombie Muhammad vs. the Offended Muslim Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-zombie-muhammad-vs-the-offended-muslim-guy/613971)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-case-of-zombie-muhammad-vs-the-offended-muslim-guy/613971 "2012-03-02T20:58:00Z")
Apparently the leader of the Penn branch of American Atheists was in a Halloween parade dressed as “zombie Muhammad”. A Muslim man who was watching the parade took offense and allegedly assaulted the guy as well as calli… --- ## [Joining the air force after college graduation????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joining-the-air-force-after-college-graduation/660647)
**Author:** [@ashtweety2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ashtweety2010)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joining-the-air-force-after-college-graduation/660647 "2013-06-12T23:46:15Z")
I am a senior in college graduating with a b.s. Psychology degree minoring in spanish. I am thinking about joining the air force as an officer. Do you think it is worth it?? What is the process? How long does it take? Is… --- ## [Is it ethical to carry a concealed weapon on another's private property without their knowledge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ethical-to-carry-a-concealed-weapon-on-anothers-private-property-without-their-knowledge/500072)
**Author:** [@Whiteknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whiteknight)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ethical-to-carry-a-concealed-weapon-on-anothers-private-property-without-their-knowledge/500072 "2009-06-19T06:13:14Z")
I started a thread in GQ regarding the legality of a CCW permit holder carrying a concealed weapon on another person’s private residential property in another state. Airman Doors pointed out that in addition to the lega… --- ## [What do restaurant closing times mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-restaurant-closing-times-mean/651145)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-restaurant-closing-times-mean/651145 "2013-02-27T22:02:00Z")
If a restaurant has a sign saying they close at 10:00, what does that mean to you? --- ## [WHat are some of the crulest things US employers can do to employees and get away with it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-crulest-things-us-employers-can-do-to-employees-and-get-away-with-it/672252)
**Author:** [@Vaevictis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vaevictis)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-of-the-crulest-things-us-employers-can-do-to-employees-and-get-away-with-it/672252 "2013-11-06T16:43:21Z")
Get away with it is defined in two ways: The actions must be de facto legal in the sense that the employer has no reasonable expectation that his/her actions will result in imprisonment or fines of an amount sufficien… --- ## [No Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-problem/392604)
**Author:** [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2007, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-problem/392604 "2007-03-01T21:17:48Z")
Mild rant, but I woke up still annoyed about it, so there ya go. I’ve noticed a couple things about retail workers that seem to indicate a trend rather than isolated incidents. They don’t thank me for my business. … --- ## [Were there really once signs saying "No dogs or Jews/Mexicans?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-there-really-once-signs-saying-no-dogs-or-jews-mexicans/317567)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2005, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-there-really-once-signs-saying-no-dogs-or-jews-mexicans/317567 "2005-08-20T11:52:21Z")
Every once in a while I will read or hear about signs on public pools, parks, recreation areas, or whatever, reading “No Dogs or Jews” or “No Dogs or Mexicans.” I fully understand that there was once a time when discrim… --- ## [From the Stupid Files: Do your fingers bend backwards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-stupid-files-do-your-fingers-bend-backwards/338646)
**Author:** [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-stupid-files-do-your-fingers-bend-backwards/338646 "2012-08-27T22:49:23Z")
This really does rank high on the scale of stupidity, so high that I can’t actually muster up the nerve to ask people in person, so I turn to the nameless, faceless masses to ask… Do your fingers bend backwards? If I … --- ## [Irksome names for children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irksome-names-for-children/168434)
**Author:** [@MercyStreet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MercyStreet)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2003, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irksome-names-for-children/168434 "2003-04-30T11:56:22Z")
Enough with these names! Enough: Dylan, Dakota, Madison, Brittany, Harrison, Brody, Devon, Alexis, Ashley, Sadie, Brandon … and anything else that would fit in a soap-opera script. Why am I complaining? The other day in… --- ## [Good Omens - Amazon Prime adaptation by Neil Gaiman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-amazon-prime-adaptation-by-neil-gaiman/834796)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-amazon-prime-adaptation-by-neil-gaiman/834796 "2019-07-07T07:13:10Z")
Gaiman has talked about how he made this show to honor Terry Pratchett. He went all in as well. Showrunner and wrote all 6 episodes. It hits Amazon Prime streaming tonight, I think, and I’ve been looking forward to it f… --- ## [OK to mix brands of laundry detergent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-to-mix-brands-of-laundry-detergent/270649)
**Author:** [@iwakura43](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iwakura43)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-to-mix-brands-of-laundry-detergent/270649 "2020-03-26T19:16:06Z")
Sometimes I find myself with a few drops of laundry detergent in each of a few different bottles–different brands, of course. Is there any reason not to mix a couple teaspoons of this brand, a couple of that brand? In fa… --- ## [I'm probably going to kill my cat next week. What should I tell my 3 yo granddaughter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-probably-going-to-kill-my-cat-next-week-what-should-i-tell-my-3-yo-granddaughter/662493)
**Author:** [@MLS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MLS)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-probably-going-to-kill-my-cat-next-week-what-should-i-tell-my-3-yo-granddaughter/662493 "2017-10-08T16:55:47Z")
We have a middle-aged cat who simply will NOT stop peeing in places that are not his litter box. We’ve tried everything. This is a neutered cat. He is not “spraying” that I can observe, just doing the normal pee. … --- ## [msmith537, What is your major malfunction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msmith537-what-is-your-major-malfunction/305333)
**Author:** [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2005, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/msmith537-what-is-your-major-malfunction/305333 "2005-06-07T13:16:02Z")
I’m opening this thread because your comments in this one have totally derailed the discussion and frankly, I’ve about had it with your constant misogynistic bullshit. Your comments are obviously made to inflame. Congra… --- ## [I wasted my money on Jean Auel's latest book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wasted-my-money-on-jean-auels-latest-book/577108)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wasted-my-money-on-jean-auels-latest-book/577108 "2011-07-15T17:42:17Z")
Okay, I’m not an Ayla hater. While recognizing that the Earth’s Children series may not be Pulitzer winners I have, for the most part, liked them and found them interesting. Yes, Ayla was an Ice Age Mary Sue, but I lik… --- ## [When did Hannibal Lector become someone the audience cheers for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-hannibal-lector-become-someone-the-audience-cheers-for/720221)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-hannibal-lector-become-someone-the-audience-cheers-for/720221 "2015-06-02T15:12:12Z")
I read Red Dragon and Silence Of The Lambs sooo long ago(couldn’t have been more than 15) that I barely remember anything except the plot in general. I have seen Manhunter several times and have more memory of it, and L… --- ## [Any good translations of "The Complete Works of Shakespeare" into modern English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-translations-of-the-complete-works-of-shakespeare-into-modern-english/691016)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-translations-of-the-complete-works-of-shakespeare-into-modern-english/691016 "2014-06-21T01:23:00Z")
I have several times tried to read Shakespeare plays. The feature most people enjoy about it; the flowery, archaic, poetic, indirect language is the thing I dislike most about it. So I slog through, realise I didn’t quit… --- ## [Have we ever executed an attractive female.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-we-ever-executed-an-attractive-female/646659)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-we-ever-executed-an-attractive-female/646659 "2013-02-28T04:10:02Z")
The thread on Barbara Graham and the Jodi Arias trial had me thinking: Most of the females I can think of that have been executed have been, at best, middle aged and plain looking, or at worst, old and ugly. Think Barba… --- ## [U.S. Law - can you be forced to give a password to your computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-law-can-you-be-forced-to-give-a-password-to-your-computer/556337)
**Author:** [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-law-can-you-be-forced-to-give-a-password-to-your-computer/556337 "2012-03-01T02:59:15Z")
Referring to this story of a teenager in the UK who has been sentenced for refusing to give police the password to his computer. Keeping discussion aside from the nature of the investigation or the rights and wrongs of … --- ## [Noisy Neighbours - best ways of murd..., er, dealing with them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noisy-neighbours-best-ways-of-murd-er-dealing-with-them/58203)
**Author:** [@Reuben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reuben)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2001, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noisy-neighbours-best-ways-of-murd-er-dealing-with-them/58203 "2001-03-23T02:46:21Z")
I live in the flat above the two most selfish arrogant obnoxious noise-polluters in my town. Missed my early morning meeting today, and feel cranky and tired owing to being kept awake most of the night by their incessant… --- ## [Just how religious is the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-religious-is-the-us/589580)
**Author:** [@HumanBear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HumanBear)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-religious-is-the-us/589580 "2012-12-15T21:47:07Z")
I suspect this may lead to a debate, but feel free to move it elsewhere moderators. I’ve only ever visited Seattle in the US, and that was for a couple of days. I did live in Vancouver for a while, and was surprised whe… --- ## [The Soap Opera That Is Australian Politics, 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-soap-opera-that-is-australian-politics-2015/711793)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2015, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-soap-opera-that-is-australian-politics-2015/711793 "2015-11-02T00:21:53Z")
Who else is sitting down with a big bucket of popcorn right now and enjoying all this? For those geographically distant from the current farce - the story so far: A year and a half ago, in a fit of absentmindedness, Au… --- ## [I'd Like a List of Antonyms That Rhyme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-a-list-of-antonyms-that-rhyme/660377)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-a-list-of-antonyms-that-rhyme/660377 "2021-04-30T13:25:58Z")
I notice today that “Yea” and “Nay” rhyme, and that they are of course the classic words for voting yes and no, respectively, on a ballot. “Small” and “tall” also rhyme. What else? --- ## [How many sexual partners have you had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-sexual-partners-have-you-had/370340)
**Author:** [@FormerMarineGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FormerMarineGuy)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2006, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-sexual-partners-have-you-had/370340 "2006-08-31T03:20:11Z")
Some guys (and a gal) were at work the other day talking about our sexual past. It started with being in the Marines, so they assumed that we just have sex with everyone. Anyway, we got talking about numbers, and we we… --- ## [Which dept store makeup counter has the best trained reps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dept-store-makeup-counter-has-the-best-trained-reps/673552)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dept-store-makeup-counter-has-the-best-trained-reps/673552 "2013-11-13T19:50:18Z")
I’d like some makeup help, especially with my eyes, which always look tired and faded behind my glasses. I don’t want to look like a clown, or that dreaded phenomenon, “mutton dressed as lamb.” (Anyone know that expressi… --- ## [Who is your age-aproptiate celebrtity crush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-your-age-aproptiate-celebrtity-crush/790987)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-your-age-aproptiate-celebrtity-crush/790987 "2017-07-27T18:56:39Z")
Gotta be around five years of your age. Mine is Connie Britton. I don’t even like country music, but I would watch Nashville just to see her. Holy Cow, she’s beautiful. --- ## [Will the latest Bundy clan actions bedevil the GOP candidates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-latest-bundy-clan-actions-bedevil-the-gop-candidates/742116)
**Author:** [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-latest-bundy-clan-actions-bedevil-the-gop-candidates/742116 "2016-01-14T20:44:18Z")
Call it “Action: Occupy Oregon Bird Sanctuary.” I assume the Dem candidates won’t have any trouble denouncing the action, if they haven’t already. But how do the ® candidates respond? Or do they duck and cover? --- ## [Better Call Saul 2.08 "Fifi" 4/4/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-2-08-fifi-4-4-16/751208)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-2-08-fifi-4-4-16/751208 "2016-04-10T04:41:26Z")
2.01 Switch 2.02 Cobbler 2.03 Amarillo 2.04 Gloves Off 2.05 Rebecca 2.06 Bali Ha’i 2.07 Inflatable --- ## [Breaking Bad: 2-May-2010 "One Minute"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-2-may-2010-one-minute/538111)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2010, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-2-may-2010-one-minute/538111 "2010-05-07T02:34:59Z")
Well, for those of you who complained that this season has been moving too slow… --- ## [Ah, milroyj, we barely knew ye.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-milroyj-we-barely-knew-ye/303660)
**Author:** [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2005, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-milroyj-we-barely-knew-ye/303660 "2005-05-15T23:49:52Z")
Link --- ## [Simpsons character to come out of closet - any guesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-character-to-come-out-of-closet-any-guesses/257191)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2005, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-character-to-come-out-of-closet-any-guesses/257191 "2005-02-22T09:56:43Z")
Sky News story. Fox 5 News is supposed to cover this story tonight on their 10:00 broadcast (according to the blurb I just saw). With Smithers and Selma as the two more obvious choices, I’m going to say it’s Lenny. Or C… --- ## [The Life of Pi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-life-of-pi/641214)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-life-of-pi/641214 "2013-05-17T04:00:48Z")
I did a quick search and nothing turned up for this. Am I the only one looking forward to the movie? I am reading the book for the first time right now, almost finished with it. I am really enjoying it, but at the same… --- ## [WTF is "bathroom policing" harassment? (New York ComicCom)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-bathroom-policing-harassment-new-york-comiccom/701001)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-bathroom-policing-harassment-new-york-comiccom/701001 "2014-10-24T06:14:01Z")
From New York ComicCom anti-harassment sign: The other things on the sign are pretty self-explanatory. But what is “bathroom policing”? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=396&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=398&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)