# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=6&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:** 7 --- ## [Commercials you don't hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-you-dont-hate/749672)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 1327\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-you-dont-hate/749672 "2026-10-03T05:05:00Z")
I can ignore most commercials. There are a few I detest so much that they can’t be ignored. But this one is kind of cute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU\_c8aabw2Y and, of course, any commercials that include these … --- ## [Now that Ricky is out, what celebrities "everybody knows" are gay remain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-ricky-is-out-what-celebrities-everybody-knows-are-gay-remain/534272)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 440\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-ricky-is-out-what-celebrities-everybody-knows-are-gay-remain/534272 "2016-03-01T00:31:14Z")
This is pure gossip- no cites or “I have a friend whose hairdresser’s twin brother used to date \_\_\_” testimonies needed. Bearing in mind that they could well in fact be straighter than the road to hell, who are the “mos… --- ## [Share your Covidiot stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-covidiot-stories/852854)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 1768\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-covidiot-stories/852854 "2022-11-22T02:30:33Z")
Yes, I will see you via telemedicine. Yes, that means we can connect via audio and video on your phone. No, it does NOT mean that you can actually be driving during our appointment! You are a grown-ass person. Pull ove… --- ## [Star Citizen is the Future of PC Gaming, and it \[was\] Free to Play this week (Edit: No Longer Free)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528)
**Author:** [@defenderofjustice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/defenderofjustice)\ **Replies:** 1155\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-citizen-is-the-future-of-pc-gaming-and-it-was-free-to-play-this-week-edit-no-longer-free/734528 "2026-08-29T02:35:40Z")
If you are a gamer and haven’t heard of Star Citizen, then you might be interested to hear about it… or even play it. With over 1 million people playing it currently, and with it raising almost $94 million for its develo… --- ## [Tesla Model 3 anticipation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-model-3-anticipation-thread/792478)
**Author:** [@Dr.Strangelove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Strangelove)\ **Replies:** 2153\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-model-3-anticipation-thread/792478 "2020-09-05T20:29:56Z")
Well, the Tesla Model 3 has been officially launched, even if the only people currently getting them are Tesla employees or big investors. To get non-Tesla fans up to speed: the Model 3 has been Tesla’s highly anticipat… --- ## [Still support nuke power plants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-support-nuke-power-plants/574647)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 1589\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2011, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/still-support-nuke-power-plants/574647 "2011-09-03T18:48:42Z")
The Japanese are having some trouble keeping a few of theirs from failing catastrophically, which indicates we aren’t able to build disaster-proof plants. Is the danger of meltdown still worth the benefit of clean(ish) e… --- ## [So I've found the SECOND most addicting game to exist on the internet. No, really.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-found-the-second-most-addicting-game-to-exist-on-the-internet-no-really/765917)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 869\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-ive-found-the-second-most-addicting-game-to-exist-on-the-internet-no-really/765917 "2022-04-26T01:12:10Z")
So you thought Cookie Clicker was bad? I give you… Trimps. It’s been three whole days and I’ve been running this game on there all that time, ongoing. And I’ve only seemed to breach the surface. It’s one LONG game and … --- ## [J K Rowling and the trans furore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-k-rowling-and-the-trans-furore/855795)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 5388\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-k-rowling-and-the-trans-furore/855795 "2020-10-15T13:12:55Z")
Apologies if there is already a thread on this, but I couldn’t find one. For the past few days there’s been a row about JKR posting ‘anti-trans’ tweets; various actors from the Harry Potter films have appeared to disavow… --- ## [Scotland's referendum on Independence 18 Sept 2014](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotlands-referendum-on-independence-18-sept-2014/679356)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 861\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 9:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotlands-referendum-on-independence-18-sept-2014/679356 "2014-11-01T09:12:07Z")
Is it too early to start an election thread on Scotland’s upcoming referendum? I’m particularly interested to gauge the weather on feelings in Scotland at the moment. We have, so far, had little open discussion on this … --- ## [Living while black in America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-while-black-in-america/817611)
**Author:** [@Huey\_Freeman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Huey_Freeman)\ **Replies:** 1916\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2021, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-while-black-in-america/817611 "2021-09-07T05:05:16Z")
This is an omnibus thread to cover the injustices that black people and other minorities experience in this country. Here are a sampling of this month’s grab-bag. I will add more as time permits. On May 31st, a Sherel… --- ## [Santo Rugger (RIP Santo Rugger)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579)
**Author:** [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Replies:** 1056\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santo-rugger-rip-santo-rugger/495579 "2016-11-29T23:31:18Z")
I’ve been meaning to write this for a couple of days but honestly I wasn’t sure what to say. I found out last week that Santo Rugger was in a motorcycle accident and that he broke both his legs, on arm and was in a coma.… --- ## [The Great Un-Fork Hillary Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-un-fork-hillary-thread/717458)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 1450\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2016, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-un-fork-hillary-thread/717458 "2016-02-18T13:54:58Z")
She’s set to announce tomorrow. She got forked a few times 8 years ago, but no fork for her this time! Anyone see a path for her to NOT get the nomination? I can’t. I’m not as sanguine about her winning the general, … --- ## [Celebrity Death Pool 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2019/825390)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 1353\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2019/825390 "2021-02-11T16:22:19Z")
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! And let me tell you, it’s great to be back as Death Mistress. I want to give a huge, I tell you, huge shout out to phungi for handling this sucker for 2017 and 2018. So, I’m… --- ## [The reign of King Charles III of the United Kingdom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 2354\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reign-of-king-charles-iii-of-the-united-kingdom/971232 "2026-10-12T01:50:44Z")
The Queen is dead long live the King. May it be a glorious reign. A thread for the events of his reign --- ## [Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3562\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-elon-musk-has-bought-twitter-now-the-pit-edition-part-2/1005634 "2026-10-17T20:19:05Z")
Continuing the discussion from Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 1) - #10035 by Folly. Previous discussions: Now that Elon Musk has bought Twitter - now the Pit edition (Part 1) --- ## [With trepidation, Benghazi](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-trepidation-benghazi/687535)
**Author:** [@Donald\_Rump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Donald_Rump)\ **Replies:** 945\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-trepidation-benghazi/687535 "2019-01-03T22:16:46Z")
The purpose of this thread is a narrow one, although, similar to events in Benghazi themselves, what is now starting out as a spontaneous reaction to the media firestorm around Ben Rhodes’ email may be hijacked by more h… --- ## [This Just In...Fox News Channel is bunch of lying fucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-just-in-fox-news-channel-is-bunch-of-lying-fucks/931180)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 2336\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-just-in-fox-news-channel-is-bunch-of-lying-fucks/931180 "2026-09-04T21:24:52Z")
Biden attends event without mask right after signing federal mandate (msn.com) Biden administration ‘radicals’ don’t want any part of unity (msn.com) Tucker Carlson: Biden cancels Keystone Pipeline, opens the border an… --- ## [Fact or Fiction: The Extra Leg Muscle in African Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fact-or-fiction-the-extra-leg-muscle-in-african-americans/202244)
**Author:** [@Akuma\_Kage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akuma_Kage)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fact-or-fiction-the-extra-leg-muscle-in-african-americans/202244 "2014-12-16T16:50:06Z")
For the past few years, I’ve been hearing rumors about black people having an extra muscle in their leg. Of course, I am having a really hard time believing this, but in my disbelief and search for evidence to disprove t… --- ## [International cricket rolling thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-cricket-rolling-thread/828205)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 3647\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-cricket-rolling-thread/828205 "2026-10-09T10:51:46Z")
So, tomorrow, England start their test series against the West Indies in Barbados. It’s been a while since we’ve been there, and we got embarassed last time out - it was the series that basically did for Peter Moores as… --- ## [Mafia: The Thrill of the Chase \[Newbie Friendly!\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-thrill-of-the-chase-newbie-friendly/603526)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 1418\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-thrill-of-the-chase-newbie-friendly/603526 "2012-02-02T10:25:55Z")
Hey, everybody, I decided to make a mafia game again! This one should be relatively simple (given past games). Just players, secrets, and my laughable attempts at writing like a Harlequin Romance novelist. For those who … --- ## [Ted Cruz Presidential campaign discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-cruz-presidential-campaign-discussion-thread/715774)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 1105\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-cruz-presidential-campaign-discussion-thread/715774 "2016-10-06T22:50:31Z")
Talking at Liberty University (Jerry Fallwell’s) where all the students are required to attend the speech like North Koreans, he is making every controversial whacky right-wing point to forced applause. He is forcing ev… --- ## [I pit the derisive, condenscending, anti-conspiriacy ... \[merged threads\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-derisive-condenscending-anti-conspiriacy-merged-threads/626653)
**Author:** [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\ **Replies:** 1138\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-derisive-condenscending-anti-conspiriacy-merged-threads/626653 "2012-11-04T17:00:11Z")
This thread was closed. It was not my thread. The OP made some very good points which I wanted to emphasize. However, the fucking point of the OP was lost and I guess here I am defending myself and the OP and the few oth… --- ## [Speak to me only in Disney quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-disney-quotes/782302)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3374\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-only-in-disney-quotes/782302 "2025-11-15T23:17:24Z")
Let’s start a conversation using just Disney quotes. They can be from the Classic Animated Canon, the TV shows, the traditional live-action films, but hmm… I’ll draw the line and say nothing from the Marvel Cinematic Un… --- ## [2024 SDMB Celebrity Death Pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 2425\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-sdmb-celebrity-death-pool/993940 "2025-01-10T04:05:36Z")
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! The Rules: You pick 13 celebrities (that’s thirteen, not ten) whom you predict will die within the calendar year 2024. If any of your celebrities dies, you score 100 point… --- ## [Ever been shocked at what some people don't know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-shocked-at-what-some-people-dont-know/615416)
**Author:** [@Alias](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alias)\ **Replies:** 872\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-shocked-at-what-some-people-dont-know/615416 "2012-06-04T04:14:13Z")
I’m not trying to be an elitist jerk here, and it’s not like I think people should all be well versed in Shakespeare to be considered intelligent, but working with the general public has made me realize just how ignorant… --- ## [Stupidest product design you’ve experienced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-product-design-you-ve-experienced/981621)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 2225\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-product-design-you-ve-experienced/981621 "2026-07-06T12:31:37Z")
OK, everyone complains about gas pumps. And there’s a lot of really poorly designed phone apps. But, my refrigerator has the most bone-headed design I’ve seen in a long time. The control panel (for selecting ice/water/c… --- ## [Can we talk about Bill Cosby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-bill-cosby/705075)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 789\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-bill-cosby/705075 "2018-06-15T13:01:50Z")
Allegations are growing that the man may have drugged and raped as many as fourteen women over the years. NBC was going to hold a sitcom with him in the fall, but with all of these allegations we’re not so sure. I think … --- ## [Oh, My Freaking God! (Looong!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128)
**Author:** [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Replies:** 3964\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-freaking-god-looong/188128 "2003-11-13T22:47:34Z")
My apologies to those whom the title phrase may offend, but OG has never cut it for me. It reminds me of the B.C. comic strip, and I just can’t take it seriously. So, at the risk of offending a few people, I repeat…Oh, m… --- ## [Pet pictures!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 2876\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pet-pictures/920105 "2026-10-13T13:10:30Z")
Because our pets are awesome, here is a thread dedicated to honoring their awesomeness with pictures. (To display pictures, upload to a photo sharing site and share the link.) Dopers, meet Luna: … --- ## [Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-2/975744)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8018\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/revenge-of-made-up-band-names-a-z-part-2/975744 "2026-10-17T15:19:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 1) - #10003 by Jack\_Batty. Previous discussions: Revenge of Made-Up Band Names A-Z (Part 1) Last Entry: --- ## [Govenor Scott Walker (R) WI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/govenor-scott-walker-r-wi/571743)
**Author:** [@furlibusea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furlibusea)\ **Replies:** 1459\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/govenor-scott-walker-r-wi/571743 "2011-04-15T13:12:26Z")
I am not sure where the best place to put this is. I wish I had the skills to create a proper pitting, but I don’t, so this seemed right. Dear Governor Walker, I know you were voted in because you promised more jobs bu… --- ## [Twitter bans MyPillow corporate account after Mike Lindell uses it to circumvent personal Twitter ban](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-bans-mypillow-corporate-account-after-mike-lindell-uses-it-to-circumvent-personal-twitter-ban/932095)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 1821\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twitter-bans-mypillow-corporate-account-after-mike-lindell-uses-it-to-circumvent-personal-twitter-ban/932095 "2026-03-27T20:45:40Z")
Twitter has banned the account of the corporation MyPillow after founder Mike Lindell used it to circumvent an earlier personal ban from the social media platform. He used it to call out Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for “canc… --- ## [Game of Thrones: omnibus discussion thread based on knowledge of books (OPEN SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-omnibus-discussion-thread-based-on-knowledge-of-books-open-spoilers/579377)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 1371\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-omnibus-discussion-thread-based-on-knowledge-of-books-open-spoilers/579377 "2011-08-25T20:09:00Z")
Because so much discussion based on knowledge of the books has started to clutter up the episode thread with a sea of spoiler boxes, my idea is to set up an all purpose, ongoing thread where fans of the books can compare… --- ## [Witness haters--are you happy now? :(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witness-haters-are-you-happy-now/670221)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 1013\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2017, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witness-haters-are-you-happy-now/670221 "2017-11-22T20:01:02Z")
I found this article today in the Huffington post: \*It was a miracle no one was injured. After telling a group of three Jehovah’s Witnesses to get lost, Centeron, Ark., resident John Baldwin, 35, fired about 19 shots a… --- ## [The second presidential debate: 10/16/2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 1243\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-second-presidential-debate-10-16-2012/637847 "2012-11-03T14:17:17Z")
Here we go again. This debate is going to be a whole different kettle o’ fish than the first. A different set of topics, a different moderator, and a different debate style. After his widely derided performance at the… --- ## [Guys: how old a woman is too old ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-old-a-woman-is-too-old/592385)
**Author:** [@Romeo\_and\_Whatsherface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Romeo_and_Whatsherface)\ **Replies:** 267\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-how-old-a-woman-is-too-old/592385 "2019-01-09T00:51:54Z")
I’m especially interested in getting the male point of view, but I’d welcome the female opinions, too. How much does a woman’s age factor into whether men find her attractive? Probably few hetero males don’t appreciate a… --- ## [Celebrity Death Pool 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 1541\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-death-pool-2020/844229 "2022-01-03T02:37:21Z")
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!! This past year has been exciting so far, and 2020 should be just as great!!!. Okay, as usual, let’s get the rules out of the way and get to playing. \*\* The Rules\*\*: You p… --- ## [Being the last poster of a thread and then it dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751)
**Author:** [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Replies:** 3742\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-the-last-poster-of-a-thread-and-then-it-dies/817751 "2026-10-10T16:25:54Z")
Have you ever stumbled upon a thread that was like five pages long with lots of recent activity, then you decide to chime in, and then the thread just dies? And you think, “Uh, was it something I said?” And no one speaks… --- ## [I Pit NotOkay for convincing the entire board umkay had died!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-notokay-for-convincing-the-entire-board-umkay-had-died/626044)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 976\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-notokay-for-convincing-the-entire-board-umkay-had-died/626044 "2012-08-11T08:05:30Z")
YOU RAT BASTARD! WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU!!! She quickly became a well loved member, on the strength of 2 threads! You had us shocked and saddened, only for her to come back and reveal she’s alive and well (relati… --- ## [It seems Tawnee Stone may have died \[she's alive- ed. title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-seems-tawnee-stone-may-have-died-shes-alive-ed-title/565925)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-seems-tawnee-stone-may-have-died-shes-alive-ed-title/565925 "2014-01-13T23:07:13Z")
Link: http://www.gfy.com/showthread.php?t=1004022 - Link broken. Could be NSFW. Adult industry-themed message board. That appears to be the owner of her website, and he’s giving her real age (rather than the “18” she’s … --- ## [Elite Dangerous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 832\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501 "2026-04-03T17:42:19Z")
Anybody else get Elite Dangerous (“Version 1.0.0.0” - boy, that certainly boasts confidence in the product) yet? Apparently, there’s some sort of “group play” / “play with friends” ability, but I’m not quite sure what t… --- ## [RO: This is totally going to kill Bring Your Clock to School Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-this-is-totally-going-to-kill-bring-your-clock-to-school-day/731454)
**Author:** [@Punoqllads](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punoqllads)\ **Replies:** 1435\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-this-is-totally-going-to-kill-bring-your-clock-to-school-day/731454 "2015-11-27T20:24:41Z")
High school kid who fixes go-karts and builds radios brings his homemade clock to school to impress his teachers. Engineering teacher is impressed but recommends he not show it to anyone else in school. But it beeps in… --- ## [Random Mafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-mafia/532942)
**Author:** [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Replies:** 1687\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-mafia/532942 "2010-05-08T16:40:54Z")
Closed, but relatively standard mafia game. Newbie friendly. Sign up here if interested. --- ## [The De-Clutter and Clean Up Support Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-de-clutter-and-clean-up-support-thread/628329)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 1173\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-de-clutter-and-clean-up-support-thread/628329 "2026-04-18T09:22:40Z")
FIRST THING: I want to keep this thread POSITIVE and UPBEAT. It is meant to be encouraging and helpful. Please refrain from judgmental or disparaging comments. Thank you. I’m trying to keep on track with organizing … --- ## [The Crimson Glyph (Werewolf/Mafia/Psychopath)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-crimson-glyph-werewolf-mafia-psychopath/494271)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 2407\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-crimson-glyph-werewolf-mafia-psychopath/494271 "2009-06-11T00:07:55Z")
Once upon a time, in an idyllic little village… No, wait. Once in the 17th century, in the religiously pure but morally complex town of Boston, there was a crisis. The town was an attempt to create a religious haven fo… --- ## [How do people get so fat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-get-so-fat/513763)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 800\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2009, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-get-so-fat/513763 "2009-12-08T00:58:13Z")
Inspired by this thread. I mean, you are gaining weight, say, but at some point don’t people realize that enough is enough? Maybe some don’t care about their appearance, or even their health, but you see these people who… --- ## [The Orville-Seth McFarlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-orville-seth-mcfarlane/786814)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 1572\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-orville-seth-mcfarlane/786814 "2019-01-06T23:14:57Z")
Trailer here Looks like a cross between Quark and Galaxy Quest. I’ll watch it just because my 9 year old self would have loved it. --- ## [No Man's Sky - First star to the right, and straight on till morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-mans-sky-first-star-to-the-right-and-straight-on-till-morning/759701)
**Author:** [@Battle\_Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Battle_Pope)\ **Replies:** 1085\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-mans-sky-first-star-to-the-right-and-straight-on-till-morning/759701 "2026-08-18T13:29:06Z")
http://www.no-mans-sky.com/about/ Went gold a few days back and is due for release early/mid August. Looks mighty good and if they can make it work will be a huge accomplishment for a small team. Anyone else looking … --- ## [Lying whore.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lying-whore/352153)
**Author:** [@BabaBooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BabaBooey)\ **Replies:** 1707\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2007, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lying-whore/352153 "2007-04-14T05:58:27Z")
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/more/04/10/duke.lacrosse.ap/index.html I pit not only the woman who lied and tarnished the reputation of these men, a team and a school, but I pit the people who forged protests and… --- ## [The customer is always insane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-customer-is-always-insane/427326)
**Author:** [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2007, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-customer-is-always-insane/427326 "2007-11-29T01:44:13Z")
I work in an art store, and get my share of weirdo customers. Yesterday afternoon though, I had one that particularly stood out. Relatively normal-acting, normal-looking guy comes in and buys a sketchbook. The music I h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=5&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=7&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)