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**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-call-a-female-priest-father/535787 "2010-04-12T19:30:37Z")
I know this question doesn’t apply to the Roman Catholic church since they don’t admit women to the priesthood. The Episcopal Church in the United States does admit women to the priesthood. My church had a female pries… --- ## [Is there any "fair" way to reapportion and do away with gerrymandering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-fair-way-to-reapportion-and-do-away-with-gerrymandering/758026)
**Author:** [@bardos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bardos)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2016, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-fair-way-to-reapportion-and-do-away-with-gerrymandering/758026 "2016-07-06T05:36:40Z")
How were congressional districts allocated originally in the first election(s)? Was Elbridge Gerry a dick? Was he a brilliant strategist? What would a fair system look like? --- ## [Are Actors Better Looking Now Than In the 30s-50s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-actors-better-looking-now-than-in-the-30s-50s/464394)
**Author:** [@KRSOradio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KRSOradio)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2008, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-actors-better-looking-now-than-in-the-30s-50s/464394 "2008-09-20T20:55:18Z")
I look at all the famous actors from that era like Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, Gary Cooper, Ronald Coleman, William Holden and at least to me, none seem to be particularly good looking, especially if you compare them to … --- ## [Actors who keep getting work who should never work again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-keep-getting-work-who-should-never-work-again/767314)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-keep-getting-work-who-should-never-work-again/767314 "2016-10-15T14:20:55Z")
I mean because they are terrible actors. Some actors keep finding jobs in movies or TV and no one can seem to figure out why. I don’t even mean people like Adam Sandler, who keeps cashing huge checks. I mean actors who a… --- ## [Need help with positive/negative eyeglass prescription notation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-positive-negative-eyeglass-prescription-notation/650701)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-positive-negative-eyeglass-prescription-notation/650701 "2014-02-20T16:30:49Z")
In the past I’ve gone to an optometrist to get eyeglass prescription updates, who use negative notaton prescriptions. Recently I went to an opthamologist who uses positive notation. I want to make sure I understand the d… --- ## [How good of a guitar player is Mark Knopfler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-of-a-guitar-player-is-mark-knopfler/441581)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-of-a-guitar-player-is-mark-knopfler/441581 "2012-07-20T22:47:17Z")
I’m spending today listening to some Dire Straits. Mark Knopfler is an amazing guitar player in my opinion. So, what says the more educated guitar experts among the Dope? --- ## [is evolution a fact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-evolution-a-fact/593375)
**Author:** [@curiousprincegeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curiousprincegeorge)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-evolution-a-fact/593375 "2011-08-30T23:44:38Z")
Is it correct to say this statement: Evolution is a fact, the theory of evolution is theory. evolution has been proven with:(pick which is fact) a) viruses b)those lizards on that Mediterranean island c)strawberries… --- ## [Fear the Walking Dead: 1.04 "Not Fade Away" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-1-04-not-fade-away-open-spoilers/732030)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-1-04-not-fade-away-open-spoilers/732030 "2015-09-28T21:58:09Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Madison and Travis see different sides of the National Guard’s occupation in their neighborhood; the family tries to adapt to the new world. \[/QUOTE\] So any guesses as how badly the cavalry messes up? … --- ## [Why isn't Mcdonalds non for profit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-mcdonalds-non-for-profit/625884)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-mcdonalds-non-for-profit/625884 "2012-06-25T14:38:23Z")
My wife is a doctor at the hospital here Fletcher Allen. Fletcher Allen is a non for profit hospital. My friend Tony works at the Peace and Justice Center book store. The Peace and Justice Center is a non for profit.… --- ## [Celebrities Who Look(ed) Significantly Different than Earlier in their Careers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-look-ed-significantly-different-than-earlier-in-their-careers/806869)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-look-ed-significantly-different-than-earlier-in-their-careers/806869 "2018-01-25T20:25:21Z")
…to the extent that if they were a friend of yours when they were younger, you probably wouldn’t be able to recognize them. Not necessarily those who haven’t aged well, and certainly not due to plastic surgery or botox … --- ## [Colors of nuns' habits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colors-of-nuns-habits/602673)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colors-of-nuns-habits/602673 "2018-03-04T16:49:15Z")
I recently helped a lost nun find her car in a parking garage, and I while I should have asked her then, I was too shy - what the heck religious order wears lavender-colored habits? Google has failed me on this one - an… --- ## [Bush Administration to Fund Nuclear Mars Rocket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-administration-to-fund-nuclear-mars-rocket/149440)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2004, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bush-administration-to-fund-nuclear-mars-rocket/149440 "2004-02-05T07:23:28Z")
Okay, so what do we all think of this story? It looks like the Bush administration is set to announce a huge program to build a nuclear powered rocket that can get a manned mission to Mars. From the article: And get … --- ## [I am a pimp warrior.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-pimp-warrior/65316)
**Author:** [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Replies:** 313\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2001, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-pimp-warrior/65316 "2001-06-01T18:49:45Z")
I’m absolutely hooked on Pimpwars. If you’ve played any of those online games, with turns and all that, and you like the idea of bein a hustlah, let me know. I’d be happy to pull yo ass into the alliance, word. --- ## [Dear everyone:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-everyone/720470)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-everyone/720470 "2015-06-01T18:02:43Z")
Stop using “pen” as a verb. It doesn’t make you sound clever, it makes you sound pretentious. Also stop saying “differentiate” when you mean “distinguish.” “Apropos” is not just a smarter-sounding synonym for “appropria… --- ## [Dude, It's Just A Pair of PANTS!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dude-its-just-a-pair-of-pants/407828)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dude-its-just-a-pair-of-pants/407828 "2007-11-15T19:41:29Z")
Idiot lawyer who is suing for $54 million because dry cleaner lost his pants bursts into tears in court. To quote Murphy Brown, “What the hell happened to your Y chromosome?” Yadda, yadda, yadda, yes I do know that me… --- ## [How did Russia become such a large country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-russia-become-such-a-large-country/709908)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-russia-become-such-a-large-country/709908 "2015-01-22T18:12:51Z")
Most countries are much much smaller due to conflicting groups and ethnicities vying over the same piece of land. Russia spans from the edge of Europe, borders part of the Mid-East, touches China and Mongolia, and ends … --- ## [Could you live as a homeless person for one year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-live-as-a-homeless-person-for-one-year/606866)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-live-as-a-homeless-person-for-one-year/606866 "2011-12-28T02:29:46Z")
The usual eccentric billionaire approaches you with a proposition. You’re being offered the chance to earn a cool ten million dollars, after taxes, if you can survive as a homeless person for one year. Here are the rules… --- ## [Young People More Likely To Favor Socialism Than Capitalism: Pew 12/29/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-people-more-likely-to-favor-socialism-than-capitalism-pew-12-29-11/609691)
**Author:** [@New\_Deal\_Democrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/New_Deal_Democrat)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-people-more-likely-to-favor-socialism-than-capitalism-pew-12-29-11/609691 "2012-01-23T20:30:33Z")
Is this a hopeful sign, or evidence of encroaching decadence? --- ## [Is it bad to expose Democratic corruption?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-to-expose-democratic-corruption/90123)
**Author:** [@december](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/december)\ **Replies:** 250\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2001, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bad-to-expose-democratic-corruption/90123 "2001-11-11T14:58:39Z")
This is spin-off from some points raised by Gaderene in another thread. In recent years, a number of people or orgnizations have been involved in discovering corruption by Democrats and making it known. They were invest… --- ## [Is it "Bring a Dope to the Dope Week"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bring-a-dope-to-the-dope-week/515806)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-bring-a-dope-to-the-dope-week/515806 "2010-01-03T02:33:19Z")
And I didn’t know about it? Some dude is complaining in GD because he’s harmed by “Girls Gone Wild” and by girls wanting to have sex with him. Thirteen-year-olds are saying it’s okay for 5-10% of women to die seeking a… --- ## [Would this be a really creepy singles ad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-be-a-really-creepy-singles-ad/685956)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-be-a-really-creepy-singles-ad/685956 "2014-04-17T01:30:14Z")
(Not all of them in the same ad, could be on match.com or something too, doesn’t have to hit all points.) Looking for a woman who: Is not gay or is a confused bisexual. Been there, done that, sick and tired of women I… --- ## [Could a Roman Galley Have Crossed the Atlantic Ocean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-roman-galley-have-crossed-the-atlantic-ocean/611807)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-a-roman-galley-have-crossed-the-atlantic-ocean/611807 "2012-08-20T14:39:24Z")
I understand that the Romans were not very good mariners, and that Roman cargo vessels could not tack (sail into the wind). Consequently, the Romans relied upon rowed ships (galleys) for military operations. Suppose a… --- ## [The best Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-satan/615637)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-satan/615637 "2012-03-24T17:30:13Z")
Although I don’t believe in Satan as a real being, he does make a good character. Who do you think portrayed Ol’ Scratch the best? TV or movies. If you want to throw books in there I won’t stop you but thats not what I h… --- ## [Your favorite guitar parts in rock music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-guitar-parts-in-rock-music/596964)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-guitar-parts-in-rock-music/596964 "2014-09-25T11:27:30Z")
What is your favorite guitar part in a rock song? For me it’s Pink Floyd’s “Is There Anybody Out There” because I could probably just listen to that song looped for hours and not get sick of it. --- ## [Are tech companies really biased against conservatives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tech-companies-really-biased-against-conservatives/836095)
**Author:** [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tech-companies-really-biased-against-conservatives/836095 "2019-07-25T02:17:50Z")
This is a popular complaint by people on the right wing and it is something that has resulted into Congressional hearings with the Google CEO and Facebook CEO testifying, the Twitter CEO having a meeting with the Preside… --- ## [Welcome to 50 - here's your colonoscopy kit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-50-heres-your-colonoscopy-kit/689979)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-50-heres-your-colonoscopy-kit/689979 "2014-08-06T18:27:46Z")
So, I turned 50 and I have my wonderful birthday present coming up later this week. I’m supposed to have a light breakfast tomorrow then only clear liquids until Thursday at noon. Any tips or advise on getting through th… --- ## [Guys going to bars alone: Do you and what do you do there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-going-to-bars-alone-do-you-and-what-do-you-do-there/450270)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2008, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-going-to-bars-alone-do-you-and-what-do-you-do-there/450270 "2008-05-27T14:48:28Z")
As a counterpart to the girls going to bars thread, I’ll ask the same question to the guys out there. I go to bars by myself all the time. Plenty of reasons: When I had roommates, it was a place to get away. To watch … --- ## [Songs with specific times of day in the title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-specific-times-of-day-in-the-title/254019)
**Author:** [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2004, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-specific-times-of-day-in-the-title/254019 "2004-07-09T05:56:06Z")
Songs like “Good Morning, Good Morning” by the Beatles or “Tuesday Afternoon” by the Moody Blues wouldn’t count, for example. Here’s a start: “11:59” - Blondie “5:15” - The Who about a zillion songs with “midnight” … --- ## [Boycott American Women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boycott-american-women/592937)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boycott-american-women/592937 "2011-08-18T21:11:02Z")
BOYCOTT AMERICAN WOMEN Why American men should boycott American women I am an American man, and I have decided to boycott American women. In a nutshell, American women are the most likely to cheat on you, to divorce yo… --- ## [The Decline of the American Fraternal Organizations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-decline-of-the-american-fraternal-organizations/524652)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2010, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-decline-of-the-american-fraternal-organizations/524652 "2010-02-04T17:52:23Z")
This thread… …got me thinking. Here was an organization with thousands of members, meeting halls, awards & etc, & it has vanished so thoroughly that even we are hard-pressed to scrape up a single fact about it. And it … --- ## [Someone has stolen personal info - from this board!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-has-stolen-personal-info-from-this-board/501514)
**Author:** [@solkoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solkoe)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/someone-has-stolen-personal-info-from-this-board/501514 "2009-07-06T23:20:12Z")
I am a teacher and sometimes use the Straight Dope in the classroom as a teaching tool. Its fun to ask questions and look at the answers and discuss which posts are full of it and which aren’t. Recently an student acce… --- ## [I lost my wallet, so FUCK ME!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-wallet-so-fuck-me/567671)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-lost-my-wallet-so-fuck-me/567671 "2011-01-18T17:38:15Z")
Fuck fuck fuckity FUCK!!! FFFFUUUUUCCCCCKKKK I suppose I’m pitting my dumbass self here. Self: you are one dumb bitch, you know that? My driver’s license was in there, so now I gotta watch my back for ID theft. Plastic … --- ## [Every last fever symptom, but no fever. WTF, body?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-last-fever-symptom-but-no-fever-wtf-body/448168)
**Author:** [@Parthol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parthol)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2008, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-last-fever-symptom-but-no-fever-wtf-body/448168 "2008-05-06T16:23:28Z")
Yeah, yeah, I know the human body is supposedly a marvel of engineering and flexibility, blah blah blah. Right now, I don’t want to hear it. I’m a grown man, and I understand what symptoms typically accompany a fever. … --- ## [Rush Limbaugh has a Dan rather moment.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-a-dan-rather-moment/515038)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2009, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rush-limbaugh-has-a-dan-rather-moment/515038 "2009-10-27T21:03:09Z")
http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93122?fp=1 On friday, Rush Limbaugh read some shocking excerpts from Obama’s senior thesis at Columbia – a thesis which had been heretofore hidden by Obama and the White House, but which h… --- ## [Beaten with a wire coathanger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beaten-with-a-wire-coathanger/683196)
**Author:** [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beaten-with-a-wire-coathanger/683196 "2014-03-11T15:42:52Z")
1 - no idea where this should end up. It’s a question for a story I’m working on, and it’s sort of medical advice, and sort of a factual question, so yeah. 2 - I am, obviously, not going to go beat anyone with a variet… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.04 "Service" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-04-service-open-spoilers/771920)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-04-service-open-spoilers/771920 "2016-12-01T01:10:13Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] The remaining members of the group try to keep it together in Alexandria; they receive a sobering visit. \[/QUOTE\] Time to get used to living under the rule of a deranged sociopath. David Alpert, Ron Funch… --- ## [Does EVERYbody test for drugs these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-everybody-test-for-drugs-these-days/519536)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-everybody-test-for-drugs-these-days/519536 "2020-03-03T19:58:57Z")
I may be looking for some part time work in a month or so. The last time I sought work was a little over 40 years ago. At that time, the hoop you had to get through was a loyalty oath, promising your employer that you … --- ## [Grey and Cloudy - a seasonal MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grey-and-cloudy-a-seasonal-mmp/552781)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grey-and-cloudy-a-seasonal-mmp/552781 "2010-09-13T11:23:50Z")
Since nobody else has volunteered for the MMP, I’ll get us all started with our great British preoccupation with the weather! Things have obviously been changing over the last few years, I remember when we used to have … --- ## [Who's staying on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-staying-on-the-sdmb/235090)
**Author:** [@Ilsa\_Lund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ilsa_Lund)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2004, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-staying-on-the-sdmb/235090 "2004-03-25T02:31:07Z")
Given that the Straight Dope is moving to paid subscriptions, who plans on staying? Who plans on leaving? Why? --- ## [Saran wrap used as a condom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073)
**Author:** [@eman77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eman77)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2003, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saran-wrap-used-as-a-condom/218073 "2003-12-11T07:07:36Z")
I read something about that in FHM magazine today. Would it work? I mean I guess you would need a certain technique. They should have books out : “The art of wrapping your penis with saran wrap”. They could make millions… --- ## [No Stealth Bragging in This Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-stealth-bragging-in-this-thread/628171)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-stealth-bragging-in-this-thread/628171 "2012-08-07T22:36:26Z")
Only outright bragging. We have lots of whiny ranty threads, and this is the opposite. What’s going on in your life that’s totally awesome? I’ll kick it off with this snippet of an email sent out to my company today abo… --- ## [Should male virgins keep their virginity a secret from the women they're dating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-male-virgins-keep-their-virginity-a-secret-from-the-women-theyre-dating/707393)
**Author:** [@TheBuilding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheBuilding)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-male-virgins-keep-their-virginity-a-secret-from-the-women-theyre-dating/707393 "2014-12-18T19:21:48Z")
There are a lot of threads here about whether women would date a virgin by a certain age. I guess I’m just wondering if it should even come up. If a man who has the misfortune of being a virgin as an adult, if he should … --- ## [Winter digital distribution sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-digital-distribution-sales/707561)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-digital-distribution-sales/707561 "2015-01-02T20:29:11Z")
Rumor is the steam winter sale is going to start later today. If not, it’ll be within a week. In the meantime, you’ve got a few hours left on their big auction thing. So if you have steam trading cards sitting in your in… --- ## [Random, hilarious lines from anything…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-hilarious-lines-from-anything/636547)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-hilarious-lines-from-anything/636547 "2012-11-08T02:06:20Z")
Brian: My god! Is that Meg?! Stewie: 36D, Brian. And you know what’s amazing? In this universe, she’s still one of the ugly ones. If you saw Lois, your penis would shoot right off your body… C’mon, I’ll show you around… … --- ## [If assault weapons are banned do authorities just restrict new ones or collect the existing ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-assault-weapons-are-banned-do-authorities-just-restrict-new-ones-or-collect-the-existing-ones/644256)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-assault-weapons-are-banned-do-authorities-just-restrict-new-ones-or-collect-the-existing-ones/644256 "2012-12-21T15:51:12Z")
How would a ban on assault weapons be implemented on a practical basis? Do the existing owners get to keep and use their banned guns? Do they require you turn them in? --- ## [Does Playboy make any money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-playboy-make-any-money/555708)
**Author:** [@illuminati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/illuminati)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-playboy-make-any-money/555708 "2011-01-11T22:27:19Z")
I heard that Playboy magazine wants to pay some Z list ‘celeb’ $400,000 to appear in the magazine. My question is how can this mag make any money? Sure back in the day they were the only ones doing this sort of thing. … --- ## [Anyone like liver & onions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-like-liver-onions/525242)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2010, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-like-liver-onions/525242 "2010-01-28T18:34:26Z")
There is a restaurant near me that is promoting LIVER & ONIONS. Ummm… that seems a rather odd meal to promote? In fact, I can’t say I know of anyone who would eat that. Bleh! So anyone here like that meal? --- ## [Astronaut kidnapping scheme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astronaut-kidnapping-scheme/391043)
**Author:** [@UKCatGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UKCatGirl)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astronaut-kidnapping-scheme/391043 "2011-03-17T15:16:00Z")
Here’s a link. Just saw this story on the news. Basically this astronaut found out the guy she was in love with, also an astronaut, was dating someone else and she decided to kidnap the other woman. She drove all the … --- ## [Are you deliberately married to a person who’s NOT the love of your life? Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-deliberately-married-to-a-person-who-s-not-the-love-of-your-life-why/500205)
**Author:** [@Ruminator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruminator)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-deliberately-married-to-a-person-who-s-not-the-love-of-your-life-why/500205 "2009-06-25T18:26:51Z")
I know several women and one man who are married – but not to their One True Love. They love the spouses they ended up with. They have kids; their marriage is fine. But ultimately in their hearts, they are not married… --- ## [2017 NFL Draft](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-nfl-draft/785161)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-nfl-draft/785161 "2017-06-06T13:39:33Z")
I didn’t see a draft thread yet. Who do you like? Who do you don’t? Who will screw up royally? Chatter around the Charlotte area is that the Panthers are locked in on Mccaffrey at 8. However, there are also rumors going… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=594&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=596&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)