# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=586&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:** 587 --- ## [Why is fruit punch always red?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-fruit-punch-always-red/572450)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-fruit-punch-always-red/572450 "2011-03-01T00:48:15Z")
Commercially sold fruit punch is a deep bright red 99% of the time. Think Hawaiian Punch. Why? Is it just the way the colors of the ingredients mix together? --- ## [Tumblr can eat a gigantic bag of porn-sized dicks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tumblr-can-eat-a-gigantic-bag-of-porn-sized-dicks/825512)
**Author:** [@Budget\_Player\_Cadet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Budget_Player_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tumblr-can-eat-a-gigantic-bag-of-porn-sized-dicks/825512 "2022-11-04T01:07:16Z")
So this is happening. Starting Dec 17, adult content will not be allowed on Tumblr, regardless of how old you are. You can read more about what kinds of content are not allowed on Tumblr in our Community Guidelines. I… --- ## [Why would "Violet" be rejected as an inappropriate name on Nintendo 3DS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-violet-be-rejected-as-an-inappropriate-name-on-nintendo-3ds/649091)
**Author:** [@Tamex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamex)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-violet-be-rejected-as-an-inappropriate-name-on-nintendo-3ds/649091 "2013-11-16T15:44:04Z")
My daughter has a Nintendo 3DS and recently purchased a Harvest Moon game for it. She made a purple-haired character and, when prompted for a name, tried to name her Violet. The name was rejected by the game as “inappro… --- ## [What can a gynecologist tell about your sexual-repro history . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-gynecologist-tell-about-your-sexual-repro-history/463452)
**Author:** [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-a-gynecologist-tell-about-your-sexual-repro-history/463452 "2008-09-14T17:53:14Z")
from a physical exam? Does the exam show whether you’re a virgin? Whether you’ve given birth, or had a miscarriage or an abortion? If you’ve had an STD? If you’re sexually active? What do they see when they look “up… --- ## [So, where did Lauren walk in and buy a HP 4gb notebook w/ a 17" monitor for $699?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-did-lauren-walk-in-and-buy-a-hp-4gb-notebook-w-a-17-monitor-for-699/491135)
**Author:** [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2009, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-did-lauren-walk-in-and-buy-a-hp-4gb-notebook-w-a-17-monitor-for-699/491135 "2009-04-10T00:53:13Z")
…because I’m not seeing that in my searching online. I can find a refurb for that online, and that’s fine, but I’m thinking that that commercial is disingenuous (big surprise there, huh?). But I may be wrong. So, can any… --- ## [Do laws prohibiting black magic still exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-laws-prohibiting-black-magic-still-exist/568114)
**Author:** [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-laws-prohibiting-black-magic-still-exist/568114 "2014-03-12T11:39:41Z")
Inspired by the fun in this thread, as well as this morning’s episode of Nat Geo’s Taboo: Are there any places in the world where black magic, witchcraft, and other such nonsense are still prohibited by law? Just asking… --- ## [If an employer pays less than the federal rate for mileage...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-an-employer-pays-less-than-the-federal-rate-for-mileage/607618)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-an-employer-pays-less-than-the-federal-rate-for-mileage/607618 "2014-05-16T00:29:13Z")
…and I claim the difference on my taxes, is my employer penalized and/or notified of this? Longer version: Boss is paying 17.5 cents/mile\*, well below the federal rate of 55.5 cents/mile. This covers my gas (at an aver… --- ## [Why is there no gas in NY, NJ, and CN?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-gas-in-ny-nj-and-cn/639846)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-gas-in-ny-nj-and-cn/639846 "2012-11-12T05:45:23Z")
Is it all because of the pumps having no power? I feel like an idiot asking this, but all I’ve seen is the Who, What, and When. --- ## [I think Timothy McVeigh's actions were not an entirely unreasonable reaction to Ruby Ridge and Waco.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-timothy-mcveighs-actions-were-not-an-entirely-unreasonable-reaction-to-ruby-ridge-and-waco/820081)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-timothy-mcveighs-actions-were-not-an-entirely-unreasonable-reaction-to-ruby-ridge-and-waco/820081 "2018-08-27T23:18:57Z")
As suggested by by our esteemed HurricaneDitka in ATMBhere is your chance to explain. Since you can’t be bothered with the pit, you don’t get any apology. Now please, WTF do you mean? --- ## [What's the most overrated thing, in your opinion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-overrated-thing-in-your-opinion/462540)
**Author:** [@Frustrated\_Wonderer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frustrated_Wonderer)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2008, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-overrated-thing-in-your-opinion/462540 "2008-09-17T22:19:39Z")
I know, this is a very general question. The problem is the word “thing” can cover so many terms. So what? In this thread “thing” can range from education to a specific movie, to a horrible song, to a overly praised po… --- ## [Immortal Characters in Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immortal-characters-in-fiction/291726)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2005, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/immortal-characters-in-fiction/291726 "2005-03-07T10:16:10Z")
Who are some of the best fleshed out immortal (or at least supernaturally longlived) characters in fiction? I’m not that well read in fantasy and sci fi, but my favorites that I have read include: Utnapishtim (the floo… --- ## [What is your BMI?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-bmi/645891)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-bmi/645891 "2013-01-07T19:57:43Z")
Link to online calculator here. Formulas here: English BMI Formula BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x Height in inches ) ) x 703 Metric BMI Formula BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Hei… --- ## ["Screw the twins" - I can't have a scar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-the-twins-i-cant-have-a-scar/233783)
**Author:** [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2004, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-the-twins-i-cant-have-a-scar/233783 "2004-03-20T13:15:13Z")
Every. Single. Time. I think I’ve seen the worst of humanity, along comes some fucked up waste of good oxygen to prove me wrong. This heartless bitch refused to have a C-Section that would have prevented the death of … --- ## [Please explain the appeal of roleplaying games such as D&D to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-appeal-of-roleplaying-games-such-as-d-d-to-me/594196)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-appeal-of-roleplaying-games-such-as-d-d-to-me/594196 "2011-08-31T13:37:29Z")
Before we start: I am not trying to challenge or put down those of you who play such games. I have no agenda; I simply am curious as to what draws y’all to such activities. Thanks! --- ## [F\*ck yeah!!!!!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-ck-yeah/471200)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2008, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/f-ck-yeah/471200 "2008-11-06T05:19:37Z")
f\*ck yeah!!! --- ## [First TV Couple in Bed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-tv-couple-in-bed/603143)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2011, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-tv-couple-in-bed/603143 "2011-11-20T08:11:53Z")
A little debate arose as to what TV couple was the first shown in bed together. I’ve heard arguments for the Brady couple, Lucy & Desi, and the Flinstones. What says the SDope consensus? --- ## [Greer calls Princess Di "Devious Moron"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greer-calls-princess-di-devious-moron/416280)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greer-calls-princess-di-devious-moron/416280 "2007-08-26T17:32:46Z")
Ireland Online reports that Germaine Greer referred to Princess Diana as a “devious moron.” I think Greer gives Diana too much credit – In my view, she was a banal moron, maybe even just a plain old moron moron. I still… --- ## [How can I scare away a bat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-scare-away-a-bat/213962)
**Author:** [@Grousser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grousser)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2003, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-scare-away-a-bat/213962 "2003-11-19T17:21:45Z")
A bat flies inside my house, usually between 5:00 and 7:00 am. Looks like he can’t find the way out (smart to enter but dumb to get out). At last, he finds the exit, but meanwhile it’s very disturbing, he flies very fast… --- ## [Please please please give me any advice on how to secure my first \*real\* full-time job post-college.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-please-please-give-me-any-advice-on-how-to-secure-my-first-real-full-time-job-post-college/803864)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-please-please-give-me-any-advice-on-how-to-secure-my-first-real-full-time-job-post-college/803864 "2020-01-30T22:09:35Z")
It would be difficult for me to overstate how desperate I’m becoming with all of this. I graduated in March with a BA in Communication and - at the rate I’ve been going - I seem to be securing a job interview every 6-8 … --- ## [Freaked out by Piers Anthony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freaked-out-by-piers-anthony/35900)
**Author:** [@lawoot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lawoot)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freaked-out-by-piers-anthony/35900 "2017-03-28T22:40:18Z")
Has anyone else noticed a trend in his later books, where he seems to be focusing on the ‘sexual coming out’ of his teen characters, then when they’ve ‘matured’, he moves on to younger characters again, and restarts the… --- ## [Ancient Egyptian Stone carvings: HOW did they do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-egyptian-stone-carvings-how-did-they-do-it/481651)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-egyptian-stone-carvings-how-did-they-do-it/481651 "2010-07-03T22:48:51Z")
I was watching a documentary about the Old kindom of Egypt (ca. 2500 BC). The stonework that these people did was impressive-the carvings (on rocks including very hard granite) is amazing-the details are sharp and clear,… --- ## [Can you get a High School Diploma AND a GED?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-a-high-school-diploma-and-a-ged/468852)
**Author:** [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-get-a-high-school-diploma-and-a-ged/468852 "2012-11-12T20:36:21Z")
I heard a story in which someone tested for and earned their GED while they were training for a management position at a fast food company (at 15), then went on to graduate High School and get their diploma. This doesn’t… --- ## [Speaker of the House 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaker-of-the-house-2019/824246)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaker-of-the-house-2019/824246 "2019-01-07T00:30:51Z")
With the current Speaker of the House retiring, we’re guaranteed to get a new one. Who should it be? Who do you want it to be? Who will actually get it? My personal favorite would be Barack Obama. He’d unite the Democra… --- ## [Is the internet killing religion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-internet-killing-religion/694286)
**Author:** [@Razncain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Razncain)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-internet-killing-religion/694286 "2014-08-11T06:13:41Z")
Christian apologist, Josh McDowell, certainly seems to think so and is dismayed by it all. He thinks the internet is the greatest threat to Christians and cites several studies. That was a few years back in 2011. I like … --- ## [Why do uneducated Filipinos call white men Joe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-uneducated-filipinos-call-white-men-joe/535287)
**Author:** [@loyaltubist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/loyaltubist)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-uneducated-filipinos-call-white-men-joe/535287 "2017-09-04T14:23:02Z")
I’ve been living in the Philippines for almost two years and people who have never seen white people before call white men Joe. I’ve heard this is because that it comes from G.I. Joe in World War II. But Vietnam vets tel… --- ## [Nebbish saves your life in exchange for promise of future sex. Do yu pay up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nebbish-saves-your-life-in-exchange-for-promise-of-future-sex-do-yu-pay-up/760514)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nebbish-saves-your-life-in-exchange-for-promise-of-future-sex-do-yu-pay-up/760514 "2016-07-25T20:42:02Z")
Let’s say that you have a co-worker named SEAN, whom straight men and lesbians should think of as female but gay men and straight women should consider to be male. (I’ll use masculine pronouns for the sake of brevity.) … --- ## [Most universal joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-universal-joke/605835)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-universal-joke/605835 "2011-12-19T16:28:44Z")
(No idea what forum this should be in…) What joke could you take to any human society in history or prehistory, translate it directly into the local language, and get a laugh? I feel like dirty jokes are a good choice,… --- ## [Is it possible that illegal immigrants aren't a financial drain on US citizens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-that-illegal-immigrants-arent-a-financial-drain-on-us-citizens/537658)
**Author:** [@BrandonR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrandonR)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2010, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-that-illegal-immigrants-arent-a-financial-drain-on-us-citizens/537658 "2010-05-05T17:28:55Z")
I regularly hear about how illegal immigrants are a huge drain on Americans since they don’t pay taxes and their kids attend public schools, etc. But, at the same time, isn’t it possible that their cheap labor has direc… --- ## [Is The Song "Jailhouse Rock" About Homosexuality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-song-jailhouse-rock-about-homosexuality/659564)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Gillis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamie_Gillis)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-song-jailhouse-rock-about-homosexuality/659564 "2013-05-29T14:26:52Z")
The song’s about men in prison (despite the “county jail” line - the film takes place in a state prison) dancing with each other and looking for partners. There’s even the line “You’re the cutest jailbird I ever did see.… --- ## [Should food stamps stop covering bottle deposits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-food-stamps-stop-covering-bottle-deposits/738575)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-food-stamps-stop-covering-bottle-deposits/738575 "2015-12-05T00:11:25Z")
A fairly common Form of food stamp abuse is to buy cases of bottled water, or some other beverage, and dump the drinks in the street. Then the person will redeem the bottles for cash. I do not think taxpayer money shou… --- ## [Coach has disabled player deliberately hurt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coach-has-disabled-player-deliberately-hurt/312677)
**Author:** [@LateComer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LateComer)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2006, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coach-has-disabled-player-deliberately-hurt/312677 "2006-10-13T14:38:07Z")
story here. Alleged, of course, but dismaying if true. Hasn’t this guy ever heard of the bench? Sit him on the bench if you don’t want him to play, dickwad! --- ## [Three Wheel Cars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-wheel-cars/590177)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2011, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-wheel-cars/590177 "2011-07-28T12:54:17Z")
Does or did Europe have a three-wheeled car? Although just cartoons, one appears in both “Cars 2” and at least one episode of the cartoon, “Mr. Bean”. Seems to me such a car must exist…in Europe. What’s the SDope? --- ## [Could you experience the opposite of Groundhog's Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-experience-the-opposite-of-groundhogs-day/601038)
**Author:** [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-experience-the-opposite-of-groundhogs-day/601038 "2011-11-08T18:45:40Z")
Not sure where to put this. Groundhog’s Day. The film starring Bill Murray. You know. Phil wakes up at 6:00 AM on February 2nd and then, as I remember, at 11:59 PM, instead of switching over to 12:00 AM, February 3rd, it… --- ## [aeola.us spam and how to kill it off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aeola-us-spam-and-how-to-kill-it-off/795453)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aeola-us-spam-and-how-to-kill-it-off/795453 "2018-02-13T00:05:17Z")
Since 8/31/17 I have received 119 pieces of spam from an annoying new source. The emails’ FROM header always takes the form “contact@” & {random characters} & “aolea.us” Examples: contact@zjwjFD5EEM8Taolea.us contact… --- ## [Here's a Band Name Game!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-band-name-game/107684)
**Author:** [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Replies:** 471\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2002, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-a-band-name-game/107684 "2002-06-05T15:53:28Z")
Okay, the concept of this one is simple: name a band or artist whose starting letter is the last letter of the previous post’s band. Example: Tragcially Hip Presidents of the United States of America Aerosmith Hanso… --- ## [The United States without slavery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-without-slavery/532349)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-united-states-without-slavery/532349 "2010-03-20T00:23:47Z")
A question from an ignorant foreigner - could the United States abolished slavery in all her states without the Civil War…and how early? In an effort to avoid Whig History, abolitionist efforts were already under way in… --- ## [Do you kiss on your first date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-kiss-on-your-first-date/646407)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-kiss-on-your-first-date/646407 "2013-01-15T04:21:46Z")
A friend is insisting that I’m crazy to think it’s perfectly normal to kiss someone goodbye at the end of a good first date. She said that most people wait 2 to 3 dates before kissing. What say you, Straight Dope? Let’s… --- ## [When is a sock not a sock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-sock-not-a-sock/622657)
**Author:** [@bucketybuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bucketybuck)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-sock-not-a-sock/622657 "2012-05-25T22:58:25Z")
And the answer seems to be… depends whether we like him or not! Maybe this doesn’t deserve a new thread, but the other one is locked so here we are and here I ask, since when did the rule on socks stop being black and w… --- ## [Is a Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian relationship possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-vegetarian-non-vegetarian-relationship-possible/500147)
**Author:** [@A\_Spoonful\_of\_Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Spoonful_of_Awesome)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2009, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-vegetarian-non-vegetarian-relationship-possible/500147 "2009-06-24T08:38:41Z")
So I’ve been dating this girl for a while. She’s beautiful, smart, successful, funny and for some reason, really into me ;). We get along great, have lots in common, great sex, chemistry, all the makings of a healthy rel… --- ## [Product Placement in TV Episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-placement-in-tv-episodes/643297)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-placement-in-tv-episodes/643297 "2012-12-19T18:18:26Z")
I’m used to blatant produce placement in movies. But I’d never noticed it much before last night in TV episodes. In “Elementary”, Sherlock makes a big flourish of opening his new Microsoft Surface Tablet, clicking & att… --- ## [Your Given Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-given-name/110366)
**Author:** [@dalovindj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalovindj)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2002, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-given-name/110366 "2002-06-22T18:53:47Z")
I love names. I love my own and I love hearing and saying the proper names of others. I prefer to use full names as opposed to common abbreviations. I refer to someone called Mike as Michael, Will as William, and Bob … --- ## [Pro-athletes who only played for one team in their entire career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-athletes-who-only-played-for-one-team-in-their-entire-career/648508)
**Author:** [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pro-athletes-who-only-played-for-one-team-in-their-entire-career/648508 "2013-02-01T16:45:09Z")
Current players don’t count, obviously. MLB: -Joe DiMaggio (NY Yankees) -Roberto Clemente (Pittsburgh Pirates) -Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh Pirates) -Lou Gehrig (NY Yankees) -Sandy Koufax (Brooklyn/LA Dodgers – I’d… --- ## [Why is there no mini-rants thread on the new server?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-mini-rants-thread-on-the-new-server/461714)
**Author:** [@cowgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cowgirl)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2008, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-mini-rants-thread-on-the-new-server/461714 "2008-10-10T20:23:05Z")
This situation cannot continue! I must start one! Rant: I missed most of the Lost Weekend on the SDMB and now I feel kind of like I did when everyone in the world I knew went to Glastonbury and saw the Chemical Brother… --- ## [Examples Of Popular Culture Irony That People Don't Seem To 'Get'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-popular-culture-irony-that-people-dont-seem-to-get/169596)
**Author:** [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2003, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-popular-culture-irony-that-people-dont-seem-to-get/169596 "2003-04-24T13:17:22Z")
I think Americans have a tough time with the concept of ‘irony’ when it comes to popular culture. Two examples off the top of my head: “Short People” Randy Newman “Born In The USA” Bruce Springsteen Any others? Than… --- ## [I pit the First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs, MS for not allowing a black couple to marry there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-first-baptist-church-of-crystal-springs-ms-for-not-allowing-a-black-couple-to-marry-there/629688)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-first-baptist-church-of-crystal-springs-ms-for-not-allowing-a-black-couple-to-marry-there/629688 "2012-08-10T01:11:49Z")
Story here. Fuck that congregation with a rusty shovel handle. --- ## [Survivor Heroes and Villains starts tonight (2/11)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-heroes-and-villains-starts-tonight-2-11/528567)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-heroes-and-villains-starts-tonight-2-11/528567 "2010-02-17T21:09:10Z")
Those who have been preoccupied with the weather or other real-life adventures may have forgotten – but tonight’s the night. I’m psyched – can’t wait to see what everyone makes of Russell. --- ## [Are there posters you'd like to get to know better...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2006, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-posters-youd-like-to-get-to-know-better/367801 "2006-08-17T13:42:22Z")
But aren’t sure how to go about it? I don’t mean in the “Click on the link in their profile and send them an E-mail”… that’s not quite what I’m getting at. Most of the people here, I think, have a mental list of people… --- ## [Australia - not nearly that deadly, why not come visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-not-nearly-that-deadly-why-not-come-visit/523176)
**Author:** [@Girl\_From\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girl_From_Mars)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2010, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australia-not-nearly-that-deadly-why-not-come-visit/523176 "2010-01-08T11:55:01Z")
The results have been announced, and 2009 has not been that bad at all really: So where the bloody hell are you? :wink: --- ## [How likely is it that a Von Neumann machine destroys the Earth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-likely-is-it-that-a-von-neumann-machine-destroys-the-earth/642299)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-likely-is-it-that-a-von-neumann-machine-destroys-the-earth/642299 "2012-11-30T00:22:31Z")
Self-replicating machines, often shown in sci-fi as tiny nanobots that break down various elements to recreate itself, kind of like a mechanical virus, seems like it would be doable in the next century or two. I’ve hear… --- ## [What should I expect during Jury Duty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-expect-during-jury-duty/216273)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2003, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-expect-during-jury-duty/216273 "2003-12-03T06:28:07Z")
I got a notice that I will report for jury duty at the end of the month. I’ve never done this before so I wanted to know what to expect. I figure most of the time I will be sitting around waiting right? At least at fi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=585&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=587&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)