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**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margin-is-a-freaking-lunatic/574610 "2011-03-19T17:06:23Z")
I am having a bit of trouble working up even an entertaining bit of RO, but in this thread she has really gone off the deep end. Rape Month may be over on the SDMB, but apparently Completely Insane Raving About Things N… --- ## [Celebrities Who Have Had Abortions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-have-had-abortions/573893)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-have-had-abortions/573893 "2011-09-24T03:13:53Z")
By celebrity I mean any famous woman living or dead Without getting into the debate about it. I know that Rita Hayworth and Judy Garland had abortions. I also read Margaret Cho, the comedienne, Billie Jean King, Joan C… --- ## [2014 NFL Draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-nfl-draft/687634)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 524\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2014, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-nfl-draft/687634 "2014-05-22T16:01:02Z")
We have the bust prediction thread, but not a general purpose draft thread. Day 1 of the draft is on Thursday, May 8. We have the same (I think?) structure of 1st; 2nd and 3rd; 4th through 7th during the 3 days.7 Everyo… --- ## [Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-an-alcoholic-always-an-alcoholic/592291)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 351\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2011, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-an-alcoholic-always-an-alcoholic/592291 "2011-09-25T10:24:34Z")
So I’ve been seeing a psychologist lately who has told me that I am an alcoholic and there’s no way around it. She illustrated to me a line where social use is seperated from alcoholic use and because it’s a “disease”, … --- ## [Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Divorcing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-cruise-and-katie-holmes-divorcing/626716)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-cruise-and-katie-holmes-divorcing/626716 "2012-08-02T19:14:30Z")
Longer than we expected it to last, but it is ending. --- ## [Man arrested in connection with ignoring "bag checker" at Circuit City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-arrested-in-connection-with-ignoring-bag-checker-at-circuit-city/417863)
**Author:** [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Replies:** 675\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2007, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-arrested-in-connection-with-ignoring-bag-checker-at-circuit-city/417863 "2007-09-30T00:39:01Z")
I know we’ve debated this before, but I couldn’t remember if anyone ever cited a case in which someone ended up being arrested rather than just bugged at the door or on the sidewalk outside. If Michael Righi is telling … --- ## [Republicans: candidate who assaulted reporter is fine with us!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-candidate-who-assaulted-reporter-is-fine-with-us/787443)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 630\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-candidate-who-assaulted-reporter-is-fine-with-us/787443 "2018-11-12T23:58:38Z")
Now, leaving aside the talk of the actual people in Montana in the article (which, at best, demonstrates that the state should be depopulated, deemed a superfund site, and offered as a gift of the ‘white elephant’ var… --- ## [Hello Kevin Bacon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-kevin-bacon/607213)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2016, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hello-kevin-bacon/607213 "2016-09-15T20:55:00Z")
Last night on Craig Ferguson’s Late Show, Kevin’s wife, Kyra Sedgwick, mentioned that Kevin has Google Alert to let him know whenever his name pops up somewhere on the Internet. He then goes on to read what has been writ… --- ## [Are you feeling enough shame and guilt, you bad women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-feeling-enough-shame-and-guilt-you-bad-women/691783)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-feeling-enough-shame-and-guilt-you-bad-women/691783 "2014-10-09T06:55:02Z")
No one can be on the internet longer than a couple of days without realizing there are stronger than normal opposite opinions out there concerning abortion. And that’s just how it is, no matter what side of the fence you… --- ## [Amusing Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-signs/997074)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 685\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-signs/997074 "2026-09-18T05:13:39Z")
There are a lot of clever people who compose amusing signs and billboards. There are many, many more people who try to do so without much success. Most of these are really good, so am posting it here. But what are you… --- ## [Star Trek Lower Decks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-lower-decks/915340)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 662\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-lower-decks/915340 "2025-08-19T09:53:01Z")
A new Star Trek cartoon is coming to CBS All Access August 6. I have to be honest, this doesn’t look like a show I’d be interested in. --- ## [End game in Syria](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-game-in-syria/731133)
**Author:** [@Yersenia\_Pestis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yersenia_Pestis)\ **Replies:** 614\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2015, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-game-in-syria/731133 "2015-11-05T06:38:32Z")
The chaos in Syria is one of the biggest foreign policy developments in this generation… Whats the end game? My opinion - US and Russia make a deal to get Assad out and one of his trusted generals (aka Egypt) takes ove… --- ## [Susan G Komen cuts funding to PP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/susan-g-komen-cuts-funding-to-pp/611413)
**Author:** [@biddee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/biddee)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2013, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/susan-g-komen-cuts-funding-to-pp/611413 "2013-06-06T00:07:49Z")
ARTICLE This is ridiculous. It makes me really angry…PP provides access to mammograms and breast screenings to millions of women, who will now not catch that cancer early. --- ## [It wasn’t a coup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-wasn-t-a-coup/930407)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 875\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-wasn-t-a-coup/930407 "2023-02-02T14:45:19Z")
It just was not. I am very Liberal. I am pissed off at what happened, as everyone in the nation should also be, regardless of party. But this was not an attempt at a takeover of government. It just was not. Hang the… --- ## [Dear Woman video - pretty amazing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-woman-video-pretty-amazing/577620)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 455\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-woman-video-pretty-amazing/577620 "2011-04-12T19:43:44Z")
I just watched this video, called “Dear Woman” - and I am surprised by how much I am moved by it, by how much I feel it, accept it, and appreciate it. I think it’s wonderful. And I’m sure lots of people (especially men)… --- ## [Infinity war 'seen it' thread (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infinity-war-seen-it-thread-spoilers/813115)
**Author:** [@MostlyClueless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MostlyClueless)\ **Replies:** 571\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infinity-war-seen-it-thread-spoilers/813115 "2019-01-06T18:16:25Z")
\[mouseover space\] . . . . . \[/mouseover space\] Thanos was never deep or sympathetic. I side-eye everyone who says he was. I haven’t run the math yet, but I have the suspicion his “50% off” button is both racist a… --- ## [Do ya eat pumpkin seeds whole (with the shell)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-ya-eat-pumpkin-seeds-whole-with-the-shell/600582)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-ya-eat-pumpkin-seeds-whole-with-the-shell/600582 "2011-10-26T02:30:46Z")
After carving up two gigantic pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, we now have a big tub of pumpkin seeds, which I washed, separated from the pulp, and set aside to be roasted fresh in small batches. I absolutely love toasted p… --- ## [Rehabilitating "political correctness"s' negative image](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rehabilitating-political-correctness-s-negative-image/778600)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rehabilitating-political-correctness-s-negative-image/778600 "2017-02-27T15:54:45Z")
A major liability emerged for the political left in this election, which was that, over the course of the past few decades, “political correctness” came to have an increasingly bad connotation associated with it, to the … --- ## [Scrap wood at Home Depot--Free or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrap-wood-at-home-depot-free-or-not/498424)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scrap-wood-at-home-depot-free-or-not/498424 "2017-11-07T03:48:10Z")
I went to Home Depot to buy some insulation and tape to install an air conditioner. While I was there, I stopped by the section where they cut wood to order. They had a couple of boxes full of scrap wood, i.e. the wood l… --- ## [Big Brother 13 Season Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-brother-13-season-discussion-thread/588261)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-brother-13-season-discussion-thread/588261 "2011-10-12T23:06:15Z")
Ugh. Tonight was the premiere of Big Brother 13, my guilty summer pleasure which I’m not so sure is going to be all that pleasurable this time. Since no one has started a season thread yet, I’m volunteering for the igno… --- ## [I pit all conservatives who have bought into the Halbig/King ACA trutherism nonsense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-all-conservatives-who-have-bought-into-the-halbig-king-aca-trutherism-nonsense/707625)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 369\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-all-conservatives-who-have-bought-into-the-halbig-king-aca-trutherism-nonsense/707625 "2015-03-24T20:46:07Z")
Inspired by the warning that I received in this thread, I hereby pit all conservatives who have bought into the Halbig/King trutherism nonsense which is fueling the upcoming last ditch attempt to get SCOTUS to destroy th… --- ## [Is it possible to be Pro-Choice AND think that fetus=baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-be-pro-choice-and-think-that-fetus-baby/581013)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-be-pro-choice-and-think-that-fetus-baby/581013 "2011-05-20T22:38:38Z")
Ok, this has potential to go south really quick, but I’m having a personal dilemma here. I know that most of everything I enjoy is based on the efforts and sacrifices of a whole cartload of brave women who did their utm… --- ## [The best casted role TV or film or biggest casting mistake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-casted-role-tv-or-film-or-biggest-casting-mistake/655139)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-casted-role-tv-or-film-or-biggest-casting-mistake/655139 "2013-08-23T20:52:32Z")
Pick as many as you want, or as few as you want. Minimum has to be 1 actor or actress that the casting director hit a homerun with, or swung out looking. You can also disagree or agree with others as appropriate, but a… --- ## [Trump voters explain themselves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-voters-explain-themselves/776307)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 311\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-voters-explain-themselves/776307 "2017-01-14T03:57:26Z")
Over at The Concourse a writer asked Trump voters to email him to explain their reasons for voting as they did. Many replied and the various reasons are fascinating. A Democrat who voted for Trump because he thought he … --- ## [F Merrick Garland. (He won't be going after anyone)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-merrick-garland-he-wont-be-going-after-anyone/968190)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 919\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-merrick-garland-he-wont-be-going-after-anyone/968190 "2026-01-23T23:00:44Z")
So basically Garland won’t be going after Trump or anyone related to an election year . Bc he’s worried about optics apparently. I have no fucking words! --- ## [Funny or Clever Names for Cabins or Cottages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-or-clever-names-for-cabins-or-cottages/192786)
**Author:** [@arjee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/arjee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-or-clever-names-for-cabins-or-cottages/192786 "2003-08-05T00:48:17Z")
A family member has recently purchased a lakeside cabin, and in the tradition of the accompanying lifestyle, would like to name it. Folks have put forth suggestions such as: Hodge Podge Lodge Chateau Relaxeau The Oar… --- ## [Canadian 'dopers, Freedom Convoy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-freedom-convoy/959186)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 857\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-freedom-convoy/959186 "2022-08-04T02:11:14Z")
Wasn’t sure where to put this as it’s really just a GQ-type question. I’ve seen a few of the interviews with truckers from the Freedom Convoy, a protest of mask mandates in Canada by truckers that’s been going on. Most… --- ## [What's the deal with people whose voice mail box is always full?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-people-whose-voice-mail-box-is-always-full/708409)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2016, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-people-whose-voice-mail-box-is-always-full/708409 "2016-02-10T05:48:15Z")
I have a friend whose voice mail box is always full. When I call him, if he doesn’t answer (which is most of the time,) I almost always hear “Hi, you’ve reached David. Leave a message and I’ll call you back,” followed … --- ## [How do I masturbate with a shower head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-masturbate-with-a-shower-head/67307)
**Author:** [@ThisYearsGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisYearsGirl)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2001, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-masturbate-with-a-shower-head/67307 "2001-06-05T03:05:00Z")
No really. I always hear cultural references and sitcom jokes regarding this practice, but I’ve never been able to quite figure out how to do it. I put it on pulsating, which makes the most sense, but I’m really unsure a… --- ## [Please explain the purpose of "sniping" (ebay)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-purpose-of-sniping-ebay/552270)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-purpose-of-sniping-ebay/552270 "2010-12-08T20:37:33Z")
I’m not a big user of ebay but I’ve made some purchases now and then. Generally I go ahead and punch in the most I’m wiling to spend as my initial bid, and then either I get it (usually at significantly less than my max… --- ## [Why does "Teller", in Penn & Teller, never speak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-teller-in-penn-teller-never-speak/455216)
**Author:** [@scrambledeggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scrambledeggs)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2008, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-teller-in-penn-teller-never-speak/455216 "2008-07-04T13:01:57Z")
Why does “Teller”, in Penn & Teller, never speak? Is it some kind of parody of a dominant/submissive relationship? Is it based on showmanship–because the old “hot blonde” assistants were to be sawed in half, never spoke… --- ## [JFK conspiracy... yes or no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jfk-conspiracy-yes-or-no/503978)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 411\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jfk-conspiracy-yes-or-no/503978 "2010-09-04T02:27:38Z")
Based on this thread in GD, I decided to open up a JFK only thread, mainly because I’m truly against the current thinking in that thread and potentially the board. Given the number of intelligent people who post here, I… --- ## [Better Call Saul season 5 (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-season-5-spoilers/848428)
**Author:** [@Garak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garak)\ **Replies:** 583\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-season-5-spoilers/848428 "2020-05-06T00:25:31Z")
So what I am wondering is why is Gene so scared of the police. Can they get him on anything or does he still have attorney client privilege with his dead client Walt? --- ## [Rubbing Diogenes' Nose in Reality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698)
**Author:** [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Replies:** 591\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rubbing-diogenes-nose-in-reality/525698 "2010-02-22T02:16:20Z")
Not that it will make any difference, but … And how do we know that this is what will happen? This in the same thread where he says - Then the results start coming in. Without a second’s hesitation, the silly lit… --- ## [Fucking scammer motherfuckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-scammer-motherfuckers/977240)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 956\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fucking-scammer-motherfuckers/977240 "2026-09-29T19:34:07Z")
The wife was doing her monthly review of accounts and sees a withdrawal on our checking account of over $16K. Some miserable fuckwad somehow got our account number, created a forged check with all the account data on the… --- ## [Men & Masturbation: Wet or dry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-masturbation-wet-or-dry/97005)
**Author:** [@SPOOFE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SPOOFE)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2001, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-masturbation-wet-or-dry/97005 "2001-12-07T04:01:37Z")
When I first started whacking off at the ripe old age of… oh… probably 2 months… I found that I needed to lube myself up in order to achieve any stimulation. This led to certain… ::ahem::… unpleasant experiences (shut up… --- ## [Why Do Atheists Interpret the Bible Hyper-Literally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-atheists-interpret-the-bible-hyper-literally/554842)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 326\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-atheists-interpret-the-bible-hyper-literally/554842 "2010-10-15T16:01:31Z")
Why do most atheists who debate theists interpret the Bible (or other religious texts) even more literally than most fundamentalists? Case in point: http://skepticsannotatedbible.com/ --- ## [flaps of skin inside my mouth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flaps-of-skin-inside-my-mouth/141233)
**Author:** [@Tsubaki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tsubaki)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flaps-of-skin-inside-my-mouth/141233 "2017-02-07T05:32:36Z")
Just inside the corners of my mouth, I have a flap of skin (one on each side). They are annoying because I have a tendency to bite them when I’m eating, causing intense pain! And of course, they then swell up, which mean… --- ## [Need a Female German Name for my Car: Suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-female-german-name-for-my-car-suggestions/644849)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-female-german-name-for-my-car-suggestions/644849 "2012-12-24T04:59:52Z")
Can you help me name my car? I have a well-kept classic, a 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet (convertible) - like this picture. She runs great and is very reliable. The 356 was the precursor to the Porsche 911. Next year she t… --- ## [It's "Merry Christmas," not "Happy Holidays."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-merry-christmas-not-happy-holidays/604812)
**Author:** [@mac\_bolan00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mac_bolan00)\ **Replies:** 435\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-merry-christmas-not-happy-holidays/604812 "2011-12-07T06:36:15Z")
christians, jews, and everyone else. if between now and 12:00AM of december 25 you greet someone “happy holidays,” it’s like telling that person “hey, i didn’t see you on thanksgiving, happy thanksgiving. also merry chri… --- ## [Why are you always late?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-you-always-late/942631)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 996\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-you-always-late/942631 "2025-07-13T19:53:23Z")
This may come across as a pitting but I honestly want to know the thinking process behind being late all of the time. This is one of the sticking points between Mrs. Cad and me. She is always late. ALWAYS. She says w… --- ## [Is drinking a fifth of alcohol in one day dangerous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-drinking-a-fifth-of-alcohol-in-one-day-dangerous/235430)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-drinking-a-fifth-of-alcohol-in-one-day-dangerous/235430 "2018-02-23T03:05:10Z")
Per this note in Modern Drunkard re accomplishment number 3. Other than the obvious dangers of drinking and driving etc., would it be physically hazardous (ie just the physical effects of alcohol consumption by itsel… --- ## [Arizona's immigration law - genius](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arizonas-immigration-law-genius/540248)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arizonas-immigration-law-genius/540248 "2010-05-31T18:20:59Z")
I am amazed at the left-wing rhetoric surrounding the recently passed Arizona law regarding illegal immigrants. After all, they are \*\*\*illegal \*\*\*immigrants. In this country illegally. If they enter the country throug… --- ## [Fit mom posts Facebook pic along with her 3 kids asking 'What's your excuse?' - Firestorm ensues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fit-mom-posts-facebook-pic-along-with-her-3-kids-asking-whats-your-excuse-firestorm-ensues/672010)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fit-mom-posts-facebook-pic-along-with-her-3-kids-asking-whats-your-excuse-firestorm-ensues/672010 "2013-11-01T19:01:30Z")
Interview here Fit mom of 3 defends posting picture that asks, ‘What’s your excuse?’ Pic here And the “favocates” also weighed in. --- ## [The first 2015 Sequential Threads thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-first-2015-sequential-threads-thread/709491)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 471\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-first-2015-sequential-threads-thread/709491 "2015-05-29T19:53:41Z")
Worst decision you ever made in school Zap! You’re now a tiger; what do you do? Yeah, I think if I’d majored in one of the sciences I’d be better off. At least, poachers would shoot at me less often. Still, the strip… --- ## [Found a pea-sized lump under my skin on my inside forearm. Reason for concern?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-a-pea-sized-lump-under-my-skin-on-my-inside-forearm-reason-for-concern/337378)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2005, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-a-pea-sized-lump-under-my-skin-on-my-inside-forearm-reason-for-concern/337378 "2005-12-28T03:12:58Z")
A couple of days ago I noticed a small lump under the skin of my inside right forearm. I’m pretty sure it was not there a week ago. It is about the size of a pee, but not really as sherical as that; imagine if you had a … --- ## ["v/r" in a business email?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/v-r-in-a-business-email/227379)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/v-r-in-a-business-email/227379 "2022-01-19T15:53:18Z")
OK, so I got an email today that went something like this: What’s the v/r mean? This guy loves to be all ‘official’ n stuff. --- ## [Osama bin Laden is Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osama-bin-laden-is-dead/580437)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 425\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/osama-bin-laden-is-dead/580437 "2011-05-17T03:26:03Z")
\*\*Breaking news. Let the debates begin as to what this means for terrorism. Typo in the headline. Sorry. \*\* --- ## [Men, what \*would\* be a fair solution for unwanted child support?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-what-would-be-a-fair-solution-for-unwanted-child-support/657480)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 388\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-what-would-be-a-fair-solution-for-unwanted-child-support/657480 "2013-05-13T22:55:45Z")
Another spinoff from the deadbeat dead - thread. So men, what would be a fair solution to the problem of unwanted chlidren being born and the non consenting dad having to pay child support for eightteen years? I can tel… --- ## [Firing Upheld of middle school science teacher / former porn star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firing-upheld-of-middle-school-science-teacher-former-porn-star/647410)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2013, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firing-upheld-of-middle-school-science-teacher-former-porn-star/647410 "2013-01-28T22:36:58Z")
Stacie Halas, a.k.a. “Tiffany Six,” was removed from her teaching post when her employment as a porn star became public knowledge at her middle school. Halas’ attorney, Richard Schwab (identified by one letter as “our a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=47&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=49&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)