# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=51&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:** 52 --- ## [The mundane unrealistic details that take you out of the batshit fantastically unrealistic setting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mundane-unrealistic-details-that-take-you-out-of-the-batshit-fantastically-unrealistic-setting/715755)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mundane-unrealistic-details-that-take-you-out-of-the-batshit-fantastically-unrealistic-setting/715755 "2015-05-26T13:20:05Z")
So I was just watching The Snowman, the British animated children’s film. It’s about a boy who builds a snowman on a winter’s evening. Said snowman comes to life, and the two mess around the house and the neighborhood. T… --- ## [Are we at Trump’s tipping point?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-at-trump-s-tipping-point/810944)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 518\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-at-trump-s-tipping-point/810944 "2018-04-19T16:19:58Z")
I feel like Republicans are finally jumping ship. Today’s revelations must make him a lame duck at best. And they already got their tax cuts. --- ## [Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chick-fil-a-appreciation-day/630096)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chick-fil-a-appreciation-day/630096 "2012-08-05T07:59:48Z")
Just drove by the Chick-Fil-A where I live, and the place was packed. About 600,000 people have liked Mike Huckabee’s Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day page on Facebook. http://gawker.com/5930803/over-half-a-million-people-… --- ## [All Four Forces of Physics United](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-four-forces-of-physics-united/784289)
**Author:** [@MANTRAPHILTER](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MANTRAPHILTER)\ **Replies:** 470\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2017, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-four-forces-of-physics-united/784289 "2017-05-21T11:28:31Z")
I have diagrams that the post would not let me enter in post. I can email complete paper with diagrams to anyone who is interested. Thanks All Four Forces of Physics United The effects of gravity are not well understoo… --- ## [Why does the SDMB condone cyber bullying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-sdmb-condone-cyber-bullying/715576)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 311\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2015, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-sdmb-condone-cyber-bullying/715576 "2015-04-01T17:12:13Z")
And you guys can’t say you don’t know about it as Miller posted there and even seems to join in. At the very least he knew and condoned it. --- ## [Seattle or Portland: Which city should I move to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-or-portland-which-city-should-i-move-to/648584)
**Author:** [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seattle-or-portland-which-city-should-i-move-to/648584 "2016-08-22T15:11:13Z")
So this is my situation: my wife and I have wanted to move for a long time. We are currently in Chicago. I am drawn to the North Pacific region, specifically to two of its biggest cities, Seattle and Portland. A quick su… --- ## [Truth or Dare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truth-or-dare/329432)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 1087\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2005, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truth-or-dare/329432 "2005-11-11T23:21:36Z")
Only two main rules: First and most important: No dares or truths that have anything to do with anything illegal OR against the rules of the Straightdope Message Board. This means no truths asking about past or presen… --- ## [Can science disprove God?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-science-disprove-god/673301)
**Author:** [@cornopean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornopean)\ **Replies:** 493\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2013, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-science-disprove-god/673301 "2013-11-15T14:38:23Z")
I’ve been thinking about this. All three major religions teach that God is not something that can be sensed (i.e. not empirical). This being the case, then there is no way science can either prove or disprove God. rig… --- ## [How can you get a cheap or free shower in a city you don't live in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-get-a-cheap-or-free-shower-in-a-city-you-dont-live-in/681653)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-get-a-cheap-or-free-shower-in-a-city-you-dont-live-in/681653 "2014-02-26T08:53:46Z")
Assume it is summer and you decide to visit a city and spend the day hiking, walking, biking, etc and after a few hours you are pretty rank. Where can a person find a cheap or free shower? Here are my ideas: Gym. Howev… --- ## [Why are Republicans pushing to extend the Bush tax cuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-republicans-pushing-to-extend-the-bush-tax-cuts/547945)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 397\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-republicans-pushing-to-extend-the-bush-tax-cuts/547945 "2010-08-05T09:49:21Z")
Do they really believe in Laffer Curve/supply side economics and think that it will actually raise revenue? Are they in the pocket of the rich? Do they just see it as a way to rile up the base so they can get re-elected … --- ## [Who should pay Reparations to African Americans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-pay-reparations-to-african-americans/835753)
**Author:** [@Clu-Me-In](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clu-Me-In)\ **Replies:** 554\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-pay-reparations-to-african-americans/835753 "2023-05-10T18:08:33Z")
There is no question that compensation is due African American descendants of slaves but who should pay the reparations? The answer most definitely isn’t this one…https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/18/politics/mitch-mcconnell-o… --- ## [Strange prejudices you have](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-prejudices-you-have/571296)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 396\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-prejudices-you-have/571296 "2011-03-08T04:37:26Z")
The more Christian-related paraphernalia on a vehicle, the worse the driver behind the wheel. The absolute worst are those with vanity plates that mention Jesus in some way. If I see one near me, I know that they will … --- ## ["Polite" things that are actually impolite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polite-things-that-are-actually-impolite/762951)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 384\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/polite-things-that-are-actually-impolite/762951 "2016-08-25T22:19:34Z")
One common “polite” thing that I think is actually rather impolite is the practice of saying “Thanks” at the end of a request before the recipient has even assented to the request to begin with. I.e., "Hey, can you do m… --- ## [February mini-rants thread...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/february-mini-rants-thread/570095)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 469\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/february-mini-rants-thread/570095 "2011-03-01T17:50:18Z")
NOW WITH \[DEL\]75%\[/DEL\] \[DEL\]95%\[/DEL\] 100% ohpleaseohplease LESS KVETCHING ABOUT PUBLIC BREASTFEEDING Food packaging industry: Goddammit, STOP FUCKING PRETENDING that you can “hold the line” on your prices. BACON is su… --- ## [Mild Pitting of Beck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 1428\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mild-pitting-of-beck/1008691 "2026-07-06T21:02:15Z")
Over in CS, Beckdawreck is engaging in what I can only describe as “hotdish trutherism”; I.e., she asserts that Tim Walz must be lying about being a championship-winning hotdish cook, because he doesn’t “look” like he co… --- ## [Game of Thrones 8.04 "The Last of the Starks" 5/5/2019 \[Show discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-04-the-last-of-the-starks-5-5-2019-show-discussion/833524)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 691\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-04-the-last-of-the-starks-5-5-2019-show-discussion/833524 "2019-05-15T16:11:39Z")
This is for show discussion with the show as its own entity. No book talk. Using book knowledge to guess about the ending of the show is the perfect thing to discuss in this show/book thread, not this one. Open spoilers… --- ## [Least Painful 'Natural' Way to Die.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-painful-natural-way-to-die/654722)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2014, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-painful-natural-way-to-die/654722 "2014-11-23T04:03:16Z")
I don’t think it is too difficult to ascertain the least painful medical way to die. An overdose of barbiturate should do it. But there is something I have always wondered. What is the least painful, purely “natural” wa… --- ## [What's for dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner/808139)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 614\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2018, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner/808139 "2018-05-22T07:12:12Z")
Looks like the last ‘What’s for dinner?’ thread was back in August. So… What’s for dinner? I’m feeling lazy tonight. I mixed some tarragon with mayonnaise and coated a couple of cod fillets, then put bread crumbs on … --- ## [Have actors really had sex on camera in a non-porn Hollywood movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-actors-really-had-sex-on-camera-in-a-non-porn-hollywood-movie/130435)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-actors-really-had-sex-on-camera-in-a-non-porn-hollywood-movie/130435 "2013-07-17T14:44:27Z")
I feel like this post in Belrix’s thread is too much of a hijack, so I’m breaking it off into this thread. Can someone provide some concrete evidence that Hollywood actors - not soft-core or even hard-core-porn actors -… --- ## [How soon does Dulcolax work? Requesting TMI pre-colonoscopy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-does-dulcolax-work-requesting-tmi-pre-colonoscopy/632806)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-does-dulcolax-work-requesting-tmi-pre-colonoscopy/632806 "2014-03-26T19:25:06Z")
I have to prep for a colonoscopy, including a liquid diet the day before. At noon I’m supposed to take four Dulcolax tablets, 5 mg. I happen to be scheduled to run a business meeting from 2:00 to 4:00 and then drive an h… --- ## [Baseball Offseason Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-offseason-thread/559985)
**Author:** [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Replies:** 450\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-offseason-thread/559985 "2011-02-04T20:59:03Z")
Paul DePodesta is joining the Mets new super staff and Joe Morgan will not be back for Sunday Night baseball. This offseason is way better than the actual season. What is everyone elses’ teams up to? Anyone want to t… --- ## [Wait, that's real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-thats-real/608103)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2012, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-thats-real/608103 "2012-01-16T10:52:03Z")
Mods, I hope this is the right forum. Sorry if it’s not. What things have you heard, seen, or read, that you thought was made up for the book, song, TV show, movie, whatever, that you later found out was real? If that… --- ## ["Weird Al" gives Pharrell the "Tacky" treatment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-al-gives-pharrell-the-tacky-treatment/693107)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2014, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-al-gives-pharrell-the-tacky-treatment/693107 "2014-09-04T15:15:14Z")
Video here. I liked it. One of the better parodies I’ve heard from Al recently, though I’ve been a fan for 30 years. And I thought the video was very well-done, also, though I tuned out of the song when Aisha Tyler star… --- ## [Lance Armstrong giving up the fight vs. USADA, may be stripped of his titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lance-armstrong-giving-up-the-fight-vs-usada-may-be-stripped-of-his-titles/632447)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lance-armstrong-giving-up-the-fight-vs-usada-may-be-stripped-of-his-titles/632447 "2013-01-15T23:36:31Z")
Story here. I’m a Lance fan from way back, but I admit his image has been tarnished since he stopped riding (claims of douchey-ness from folks who know him here in Austin, cavorting with Olsen twins, etc.). And it does … --- ## [Waking up too early for the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waking-up-too-early-for-the-mmp/696448)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2014, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waking-up-too-early-for-the-mmp/696448 "2014-09-01T03:46:09Z")
I should have expected this - today’s the big travel day. Lots to do and lots will happen starting with our 75+ mile trek to Dulles International this afternoon. I woke early, which isn’t too much of a surprise, but I … --- ## [How did so many atheists end up here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-so-many-atheists-end-up-here/547219)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 502\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-so-many-atheists-end-up-here/547219 "2010-07-25T20:49:42Z")
I don’t see this as a problem but I am curious how so many atheists ended up on one message board? I think I saw a poll where over 50% of the people here are agnostic or atheist which is way above the US number . (an… --- ## [The Apollo Moon Missions Were Faked in a Studio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-apollo-moon-missions-were-faked-in-a-studio/653949)
**Author:** [@Cosmored](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmored)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2013, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-apollo-moon-missions-were-faked-in-a-studio/653949 "2013-03-29T17:05:29Z")
The evidence that the Apollo moon missions were faked in a studio is crushing. The US government can’t censor the evidence that’s on the internet but it can bury it with disinformation and obfuscation. If you enter “Apol… --- ## [Sexual Arousal During Medical Exams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-arousal-during-medical-exams/161950)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sexual-arousal-during-medical-exams/161950 "2003-03-25T15:22:11Z")
1. FOR MEN: I am male and I have had several routine STD checks in my life by both male and female examiners sticking their faces in my groin area while fidgeting around with my happy bits. I have never gotten an erect… --- ## [FedEx: WTF does "Package not due for delivery" mean???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedex-wtf-does-package-not-due-for-delivery-mean/507353)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fedex-wtf-does-package-not-due-for-delivery-mean/507353 "2011-01-14T01:46:45Z")
So I ordered something online on Wednesday night, deciding on FedEx 2-day delivery as an option. The delivery estimate came up as Monday. Okay, I thought, maybe because of the whole Sunday thing, it would take a little… --- ## [Buying Sudafed...The "good stuff".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-sudafed-the-good-stuff/590980)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-sudafed-the-good-stuff/590980 "2013-03-20T19:00:59Z")
I’m sure most know that because of the widespread use of pseudoephedrine-containing products to manufacture illegal methamphetamine, the sale of original formula Sudafed (which contains pseudoephedrine) is now restricted… --- ## [Jim Morrison of the DOORS is alive truly having faked his death in 1971](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-morrison-of-the-doors-is-alive-truly-having-faked-his-death-in-1971/569478)
**Author:** [@Jlizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jlizard)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-morrison-of-the-doors-is-alive-truly-having-faked-his-death-in-1971/569478 "2013-02-16T20:28:13Z")
Now that Jim Morrison’s alleged Cliff Morrison is again a free man, I hope a serious effort again begins to clear the smoke about Jim’s death. If you read the events surrounding Jim’s death in Paris 1971 you will quickl… --- ## [They're illegal aliens; stop making up other names for them.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-illegal-aliens-stop-making-up-other-names-for-them/653468)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 368\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theyre-illegal-aliens-stop-making-up-other-names-for-them/653468 "2013-04-04T19:09:17Z")
It seems to pop up in the press a lot: people born outside the US who snuck in, or overstayed their visa, and are now in violation of the law by their very presence get referred to as “undocumented workers,” “unauthorize… --- ## [House Builders: What Is The Cheapest Style of House to Build?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-builders-what-is-the-cheapest-style-of-house-to-build/229545)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2004, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-builders-what-is-the-cheapest-style-of-house-to-build/229545 "2004-02-20T01:44:09Z")
I am wondering if there is a simple answer to a complicated question. I would like to build a new house, but I am limited in funds…hence, I would like to get the largest area for the least money. Is a two-story house mor… --- ## [NYTimes obtains partial 1995 Trump tax records](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nytimes-obtains-partial-1995-trump-tax-records/767444)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nytimes-obtains-partial-1995-trump-tax-records/767444 "2016-10-12T17:05:25Z")
As you may recall, 1995 was about the nadir of Trump’s business empire, as he was vastly overextended on multiple hotel and casino deals. Anyhoodily, apparently an anonymous source snail-mailed the Times the first pages… --- ## [What do you think of interracial couples?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-interracial-couples/642331)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-interracial-couples/642331 "2012-12-14T23:50:49Z")
A voluntary response poll. --- ## [Fred Phelps is dying.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fred-phelps-is-dying/683820)
**Author:** [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2014, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fred-phelps-is-dying/683820 "2014-03-27T02:40:55Z")
I’m posting this here, because I know that many comments will be…less than kind. Many of you know who Fred Phelps Sr. is. This post is from his son, Nathan Phelps, a Facebook friend of mine, and someone I greatly respect… --- ## [Cough syrup with codeine over the counter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cough-syrup-with-codeine-over-the-counter/494569)
**Author:** [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cough-syrup-with-codeine-over-the-counter/494569 "2013-12-17T14:54:09Z")
Do they still do this? When I lived in a smaller town, there was a small hometowny pharmacy where you could sign for it, and buy a limited quantity (4 ounces?) without a prescription. I stopped by 3 drugstores today, and… --- ## [Share your offensive jokes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-offensive-jokes/620403)
**Author:** [@Stelios](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stelios)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-offensive-jokes/620403 "2012-12-06T15:29:01Z")
Bad taste jokes. We all love 'em, even though we may draw the line at different places. Why not share some of your best truly tasteless jokes here? The only rule in this thread, is that anything goes. No joke is too … --- ## [Is It Possible To Give Yourself Oral Sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-give-yourself-oral-sex/93616)
**Author:** [@Palve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palve)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2001, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-give-yourself-oral-sex/93616 "2001-11-16T22:53:56Z")
In an SNL skit, Will Farrel (sp?) was able to do it after 3 years of yoga classes. I’m just wondering if it’s possible and if so, can yoga help me do it? :wink: --- ## [Botticelli - January 2013](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-january-2013/646391)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 379\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-january-2013/646391 "2013-03-01T23:00:38Z")
To kick off the new year, the letter is A --- ## [Banner ads? You're kidding, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banner-ads-youre-kidding-right/428090)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 623\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2007, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/banner-ads-youre-kidding-right/428090 "2007-12-02T02:08:45Z")
I have never before complained, I don’t think, about paying to post. I have not complained about where my money is going to. I’ve never whined about the servers. I didn’t even complain about the Google ads - they’re p… --- ## [How Can a Straight or Bi-Curious Man Be Seduced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-a-straight-or-bi-curious-man-be-seduced/38324)
**Author:** [@NetPlay525](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NetPlay525)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-a-straight-or-bi-curious-man-be-seduced/38324 "2014-11-18T04:28:48Z")
This is a somewhat serious question. Almost every one of my gay friends has at one time “scored” with a straight man (probably bi-curious) at some time. They say frat guys and military guys are the easiest (basically you… --- ## [Holy shit, DeVos was confirmed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-devos-was-confirmed/779266)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Economist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Economist)\ **Replies:** 361\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-devos-was-confirmed/779266 "2019-03-27T01:17:41Z")
Probably the most ignorant, useless, worthless cabinet nominee ever, and those spineless Republicans lined up behind the liar-in-chief to nominate her. Jesus Christ, Republicans are pathetic and weak. Fucking disgusting. … --- ## [Justified, Season Five starts tonight!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justified-season-five-starts-tonight/678140)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 275\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2014, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justified-season-five-starts-tonight/678140 "2014-06-21T21:12:46Z")
Justified, one of the best series on TV, returns tonight on FX. We spent December catching the wife up on seasons 1-4, so now she’s well hooked into the lives of the Givens, the Crowders and the Crowes. Well acted, wit… --- ## [How could gerrymandered districts be un-gerrymandered?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-gerrymandered-districts-be-un-gerrymandered/640391)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 256\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-gerrymandered-districts-be-un-gerrymandered/640391 "2014-03-31T15:16:56Z")
What’s the simplest and most achievable way to get rid of those snakelike monstrosity districts for good? --- ## [Went to Costco This Morning. Was a Little Bit Scary.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-to-costco-this-morning-was-a-little-bit-scary/849294)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 518\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/went-to-costco-this-morning-was-a-little-bit-scary/849294 "2020-07-29T01:43:08Z")
Went to Costco this morning about 10:30 am. I usually go in the morning midweek and it is generally not crowded. It was packed this morning. I almost turned around. They were out of water (they did have some kind of “alk… --- ## [Live from Raleigh, It's the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-from-raleigh-its-the-mmp/695813)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-from-raleigh-its-the-mmp/695813 "2014-08-25T12:28:11Z")
I’m up and caffeinated, and nobody started one up yet. --- ## [I'm out of sticks and carrots.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-out-of-sticks-and-carrots/712301)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-out-of-sticks-and-carrots/712301 "2015-05-22T16:51:10Z")
It’s been nearly 4 years that I’ve struggled with my son’s poor performance it school. I know I’ve complained about it from time to time on these boards for about that long. To summarize: he has no learning disabilitie… --- ## [Things that you've read/seen that you wish you hadn't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-youve-read-seen-that-you-wish-you-hadnt/708408)
**Author:** [@ArztWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArztWolf)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-youve-read-seen-that-you-wish-you-hadnt/708408 "2016-10-23T19:05:37Z")
Ever read or saw something that you wish you could erase from your mind? Something either soul crushingly depressing, vomit inducingly gross or just plain depraved that would take an Olympic sized pool of brain breach to… --- ## [The 2nd Presidental Debate October 7, 2008](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2nd-presidental-debate-october-7-2008/466785)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 568\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2008, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2nd-presidental-debate-october-7-2008/466785 "2008-10-12T01:06:12Z")
So let’s watch along and discuss the second presidential debate. So far, there haven’t been any knock down punches, and the wins haven’t been huge. Although Obama/Biden have ‘won’ the first 2, according to most poles. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=50&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=52&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)