# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=605&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:** 606 --- ## [How do you hide the smell/taste from smoking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-hide-the-smell-taste-from-smoking/130012)
**Author:** [@Tomcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2002, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-hide-the-smell-taste-from-smoking/130012 "2002-09-29T06:04:51Z")
OK, occasionally I smoke cigarettes- primarilly when drinking. What is the best way to hide the smell? I was told once that potato chips work. Regular mouthwash doesn’t seem to cover it 100%, does anything else work? … --- ## [No Turn on Red: Am I being an over-officious driver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-turn-on-red-am-i-being-an-over-officious-driver/557144)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-turn-on-red-am-i-being-an-over-officious-driver/557144 "2010-12-16T07:01:49Z")
So this morning I’m stopped at a red light with my right blinker on. However, there is a “No Turn on Red” sign mounted next to the stoplight. So I’m waiting for the green and the guy behind me starts honking at me. I ca… --- ## [Off-board drama: how should we handle it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-board-drama-how-should-we-handle-it/443426)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-board-drama-how-should-we-handle-it/443426 "2008-04-05T13:47:08Z")
In writing up this response regarding some recent warnings for bringing off-site drama onto the boards, I was going through some of the sticky aspects of trying to keep said drama off without stifling too much innocent f… --- ## [22-year-old wants to go to Europe, solo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22-year-old-wants-to-go-to-europe-solo/764045)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2016, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22-year-old-wants-to-go-to-europe-solo/764045 "2016-10-26T08:56:50Z")
OK, that doesn’t sound SO insane taken out of context, but: our son (known in my posts on the board as “Dweezil”) is mildly autistic. High functioning, he drives, is holding down a part-time job and going to college pa… --- ## [What do I need to play Magic the Gathering with my kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-play-magic-the-gathering-with-my-kid/618311)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-play-magic-the-gathering-with-my-kid/618311 "2012-05-07T21:02:37Z")
I go to Target and I see these “starter packs” (or words to that effect) with sixty cards. Is this enough for one person to play, or is it enough for two to play? --- ## [Straight, Cisgendered, White Male here and I truly don't understand Alt Right and Trump supporters.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-cisgendered-white-male-here-and-i-truly-dont-understand-alt-right-and-trump-supporters/843500)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-cisgendered-white-male-here-and-i-truly-dont-understand-alt-right-and-trump-supporters/843500 "2019-11-26T12:01:40Z")
It’s sad that I have to state that I’m a straight white male before I address my confusion; but are these people anarchist? Are they trolling the world at the expense of our reputation and environment and our civility? S… --- ## [Kirk Cameron - Anti-Evolutionary Biologist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kirk-cameron-anti-evolutionary-biologist/328167)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2005, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kirk-cameron-anti-evolutionary-biologist/328167 "2005-11-12T18:31:54Z")
Randomly flipping through channels last night I came across an anti-evolution screed hosted by Kirk Cameron. I learned all kinds of stuff such as that Darwin was a racist and believing in evolution makes you one too. The… --- ## [Explain to me what I'm missing re: health care reconciliation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-what-im-missing-re-health-care-reconciliation/532053)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-what-im-missing-re-health-care-reconciliation/532053 "2010-03-20T23:59:50Z")
As far as I can tell, the following four things are true: The Senate already passed a comprehensive health care bill, which if the House passes as-is, can be signed by the President. Among the reasons the House is … --- ## [George Carlin: RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-carlin-rip/453885)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-carlin-rip/453885 "2008-06-26T12:14:40Z")
No link yet, but a banner at MSNBC. --- ## [DoctorsKnowUs.com: Helping Doctors Blacklist Patients](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctorsknowus-com-helping-doctors-blacklist-patients/232692)
**Author:** [@Metacom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Metacom)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2004, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctorsknowus-com-helping-doctors-blacklist-patients/232692 "2004-03-12T21:54:43Z")
This New York Times article describes a Texas company that operates a website which scours the public record for the names of people who’ve been involved with the plaintiffs side of malpractice suits, builds a list of th… --- ## [16 yr old girl just doesn't care about ANYTHING!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/16-yr-old-girl-just-doesnt-care-about-anything/581783)
**Author:** [@LoneWolf1038](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LoneWolf1038)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/16-yr-old-girl-just-doesnt-care-about-anything/581783 "2011-05-17T21:39:48Z")
I am writing this as the grandmother of a 16 yr old girl that does not care about anything! She does poorly in school…and doesn’t care. She get “punished” by having things like computers, phones, going out, etc taken a… --- ## [Who is favored in the Walker/Warnock runoff for the Georgia Senate seat? (Updated: Warnock wins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-favored-in-the-walker-warnock-runoff-for-the-georgia-senate-seat-updated-warnock-wins/974691)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-favored-in-the-walker-warnock-runoff-for-the-georgia-senate-seat-updated-warnock-wins/974691 "2022-12-10T23:59:37Z")
With neither candidate reaching the required 50% of the vote due to a Libertarian candidate syphoning off 2%, there will be a runoff election on December 3rd. Who currently has the better position? poll At this point, … --- ## [Numb spot on right calf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-spot-on-right-calf/583066)
**Author:** [@cgg419](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cgg419)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numb-spot-on-right-calf/583066 "2011-05-26T12:26:00Z")
I know the regular qualifications, you are not a doctor, let alone my doctor and this does not constitute medical advice. If it don’t get any better by tomorrow I will probably see a real doctor. But I noticed this mor… --- ## [Greenpeace: Fucking idiots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greenpeace-fucking-idiots/384598)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2006, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greenpeace-fucking-idiots/384598 "2006-12-22T06:51:26Z")
I came across this little Greenpeace piece of propaganda today. Now, I generally do not like Greenpeace. I think that they have some admirable goals. I think their methods leave a lot to be desired. Now I come across t… --- ## [Does Sammy Davis Jr. have any artistic legacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sammy-davis-jr-have-any-artistic-legacy/555270)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sammy-davis-jr-have-any-artistic-legacy/555270 "2010-10-05T17:15:51Z")
Somehow I came across a version of the “Hawaii Five-O” theme with lyrics performed by Sammy Davis Jr. Not only were the lyrics banal and embarrassing, but I found Davis’s performance to be hackneyed. I listened to a few … --- ## [Unique things you'd do with unlimited money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unique-things-youd-do-with-unlimited-money/489892)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unique-things-youd-do-with-unlimited-money/489892 "2009-03-22T16:23:23Z")
Now listen, everybody usually immediately thinks of the standard stuff when it comes to “what would you do with a bazillion dollars” type questions; homes, cars, airplanes, yachts, banging multiple hotties at once, etc. … --- ## [What role will the Tea Party play in the 2014 midterms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-role-will-the-tea-party-play-in-the-2014-midterms/679632)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-role-will-the-tea-party-play-in-the-2014-midterms/679632 "2014-04-07T17:03:29Z")
I would have thought the TP would have peaked by now, but, at least according to this (openly hostile) analysis, they have plans, energy and funding going into the 2014 primary season. Meanwhile, the “plutocrats” are al… --- ## [Stupid Arguments you've witnessed (or been part of)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-arguments-youve-witnessed-or-been-part-of/647629)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-arguments-youve-witnessed-or-been-part-of/647629 "2013-01-31T04:11:52Z")
I thought this might be a fun thread (or might die a quick death). This morning at 1:45 AM I receive a text message from my son that said: “Do you think I could beat Serena Williams in a fight?” :confused: :smiley: I … --- ## [Why do they automatically cut off my sideburns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-automatically-cut-off-my-sideburns/573331)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-automatically-cut-off-my-sideburns/573331 "2026-05-21T18:09:59Z")
I don’t get it! I keep my hair short, but my sideburns a little long (not quite to mid-ear). But when I get my haircut, I have to specifically say to them not to trim the sideburns. The reason I don’t get it is that t… --- ## [Is my vagina no longer like a self-cleaning oven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-vagina-no-longer-like-a-self-cleaning-oven/585004)
**Author:** [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-vagina-no-longer-like-a-self-cleaning-oven/585004 "2011-08-21T03:13:16Z")
I recently had to have hysterectomy, during which my cervix was removed. So now my va-jay-jay is essentially a dead-end flesh tunnel. My gynie always said that vaginas were like self-cleaning ovens and expelled most ev… --- ## [A Sympathy Card for Saddam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sympathy-card-for-saddam/190268)
**Author:** [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Replies:** 227\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2003, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sympathy-card-for-saddam/190268 "2003-08-01T00:40:05Z")
Dear Saddam, Both of your sons are now dead. It is hoped that you might realize how your own actions brought about their untimely (but highly satisfying) demise. Paying hard earned tax dollars in order to shrink your ge… --- ## [Impeach Roland Burris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeach-roland-burris/485870)
**Author:** [@Carol\_Stream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_Stream)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2009, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeach-roland-burris/485870 "2009-05-31T04:02:33Z")
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/blagojevich/1431222,CST-NWS-blago15.article So Blago hits up Burris for cash three times before…appointing him to the Obama Senate seat. Trouble is, he didn’t come clean to the Illino… --- ## [Baton Rouge Police shooting of man selling CD's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baton-rouge-police-shooting-of-man-selling-cds/759240)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baton-rouge-police-shooting-of-man-selling-cds/759240 "2016-07-11T16:46:32Z")
Horrible video .:frowning: I usually am the first one to defend police actions. Not this time. This was extreme excessive force from the very beginning. Then the tasering and shooting. Unbelievable. Sickening. For wh… --- ## [Lost in Space reboot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-space-reboot/809295)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-space-reboot/809295 "2018-07-27T09:04:45Z")
Somehow I missed hearing about this one until now. Looks like Who isn’t the only 60’s SF doctor who has been gender-flipped. A teaser has just come out, looks like they are going with a more serious feel. They’ll have to… --- ## [Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S01E08: The Well (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s01e08-the-well-open-spoilers/674316)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s01e08-the-well-open-spoilers/674316 "2013-11-24T01:52:02Z")
Okay, it seems nobody else has started a thread yet. I think this was the best episode so far. Jonathan Frakes directed this episode so it’ll be ironic if this is the one where the show grew its beard. A good concept, … --- ## [You're a restaurant! How did you run out of THAT?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-restaurant-how-did-you-run-out-of-that/407065)
**Author:** [@Khadro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadro)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2007, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-restaurant-how-did-you-run-out-of-that/407065 "2007-06-17T03:34:29Z")
Prompted by the thread about not being able to make a cocktail at a bar, and the replies in which posters recount glorious tales of the bar that had no wine, and the chinese restaurant that ran out of rice, I thought it … --- ## [Your SINGLE favorite piece of information](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-single-favorite-piece-of-information/306907)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2005, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-single-favorite-piece-of-information/306907 "2005-06-12T03:56:23Z")
I’ve just finished reading The Salmon of Doubt, a delightful copendium of writings and interviews of the late Douglas Adams. In the beginning of one essay Adams claims to have a favorite piece of information. He describ… --- ## [Conservatives: Do you believe in social progress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservatives-do-you-believe-in-social-progress/826687)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservatives-do-you-believe-in-social-progress/826687 "2019-01-19T17:06:09Z")
When we look back on the history books, we see that we have mistreated a lot of folks. Women haven’t been treated equally, people of color haven’t been treated fairly. Gay, lesbian and transgendered people haven’t been t… --- ## [It's an Enigma. Part II: After the Math Riddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-an-enigma-part-ii-after-the-math-riddle/499832)
**Author:** [@Here\_Come\_Dots](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Here_Come_Dots)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2009, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-an-enigma-part-ii-after-the-math-riddle/499832 "2009-06-21T06:09:28Z")
This is a continuation of the thread, “It is an enigma .” started by indian. Since badlyburnttoast was able to circumvent one of the riddles using a brute-force attack on the password protected file, I’m starting this t… --- ## [Sushi - are you supposed to dip rolls in the soy sauce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sushi-are-you-supposed-to-dip-rolls-in-the-soy-sauce/342542)
**Author:** [@SuaSponte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuaSponte)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2006, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sushi-are-you-supposed-to-dip-rolls-in-the-soy-sauce/342542 "2006-02-03T14:28:26Z")
I’ve mastered most of the basic rules of sushi - don’t dip the rice into the soy sauce, use only a small amount of wasabi, etc. But I don’t know what to do about rolls. Is it permissible to dip a roll piece into the so… --- ## [How do I get my toddler to eat veggies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-toddler-to-eat-veggies/713236)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-toddler-to-eat-veggies/713236 "2015-02-25T17:16:10Z")
I had this wonderful plan about what a great parent I was going to be, and how I was going to introduce my daughter to a range of tasty dishes, cultivating varied tastes. I think you can see where this is going… I now h… --- ## [The Detroit Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-detroit-thread/663955)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2013, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-detroit-thread/663955 "2013-07-26T04:09:32Z")
I was rather curious that no one had brought up the recently-filed Detroit bankruptcy, seeing as it’s a pretty major news story. I have my own take on it but were prefer not to blather endlessly. I’m interested in Doper’… --- ## [Botticelli - May 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2019/833407)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2019/833407 "2019-06-01T16:21:39Z")
Previous month’s thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=873332 Up next: H --- ## [Jessica Lynch Poses for Hustler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-lynch-poses-for-hustler/212659)
**Author:** [@Isabelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isabelle)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2003, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-lynch-poses-for-hustler/212659 "2003-11-15T08:24:06Z")
Pornographer Larry Flynt says he bought nude photos of Pfc. Jessica Lynch last month to publish in Hustler magazine, but changed his mind because she is a “good kid … and a victim of the Bush administration.” Looks like… --- ## [Dylan's 'Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts': a discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dylans-lily-rosemary-and-the-jack-of-hearts-a-discussion/490460)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dylans-lily-rosemary-and-the-jack-of-hearts-a-discussion/490460 "2011-12-28T01:28:40Z")
I really enjoy Bob Dylan’s music, but I have some questions on this particular song. Lyrics here This song has a strong narrative. Has a film ever been made based on it? Is this an extra verse? (I don’t remember i… --- ## [Why is there such a political frenzy about a university education?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-such-a-political-frenzy-about-a-university-education/657875)
**Author:** [@Doggo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doggo)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-such-a-political-frenzy-about-a-university-education/657875 "2013-08-27T19:53:19Z")
All politicians wobble on about how they want as many people as possible to get a uni education, while they never talk about the value of a trade. Why the blindness to the fact that society needs good mechanics, plumber… --- ## [What do 16-Year-Old Boys Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-16-year-old-boys-like/305986)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2005, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-16-year-old-boys-like/305986 "2005-05-31T02:06:55Z")
My little brother (actually not so little; he’s growing like a weed and is already about 6’1"!) is having his confirmation in a couple of weeks, and his birthday shortly thereafter. I have no clue what to give him, and … --- ## [Royalties for songs played at sporting events.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royalties-for-songs-played-at-sporting-events/679284)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royalties-for-songs-played-at-sporting-events/679284 "2014-01-22T14:34:58Z")
I know teams/leagues have to pay royalties for songs used at games. We Will Rock You, Black Betty, Welcome to the Jungle, etc. How much do they pay per use? Or is it a flat fee? Either way, how much we talking? --- ## [Homosexuality propaganda. Is there anything to it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexuality-propaganda-is-there-anything-to-it/769324)
**Author:** [@alexidsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alexidsa)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homosexuality-propaganda-is-there-anything-to-it/769324 "2016-11-14T16:38:51Z")
There’re homophobic laws in some countries (Russia, Uganda, etc.) based on the idea of “homosexuality propaganda”. The idea is not knew: Britain’s section 28, American’s “Save our children” movement, etc. It’s easy to c… --- ## [Bribing people to sterilise themselves, Part 2: Get the snip, win a blender says India.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bribing-people-to-sterilise-themselves-part-2-get-the-snip-win-a-blender-says-india/587563)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2011, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bribing-people-to-sterilise-themselves-part-2-get-the-snip-win-a-blender-says-india/587563 "2011-07-11T04:13:20Z")
I swear this isn’t a joke, although when I heard it on the radio this afternoon I thought it was. The Indian state of Rajasthan is encouraging people to sterilise themselves offering prize incentives of the world’s chea… --- ## [TLC cancels Honey Boo Boo after Mama June renews relationship with child molester BF.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2017, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tlc-cancels-honey-boo-boo-after-mama-june-renews-relationship-with-child-molester-bf/702421 "2017-03-04T01:06:35Z")
I knew this family was pretty sketchy. A train wreck waiting to happen. I didn’t expect the train to be on fire \*\*before \*\*it derailed. :rolleyes: This is so wrong. June renews an old relationship with the guy that … --- ## [Mississippi, Alabama, Hawaii, Samoa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mississippi-alabama-hawaii-samoa/615702)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mississippi-alabama-hawaii-samoa/615702 "2012-03-15T16:01:20Z")
Polls will be closing shortly in Alabama and Mississippi, and the (other) polls are showing a very close three-way race. I don’t care what Gingrich says, if he doesn’t win at least one of these states, he’s toast. These… --- ## [What is the origin of the expression "a monkey fuck" for "a Dutch kiss" ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-the-expression-a-monkey-fuck-for-a-dutch-kiss/615240)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-origin-of-the-expression-a-monkey-fuck-for-a-dutch-kiss/615240 "2012-03-12T04:36:31Z")
Your lighter dies while you try to light up a smoke. Your friend sits next to you smoking. You ask to light your cig from his. This, I just learned, is called by many people a monkey fuck. Any idea on its etymology? --- ## [Rumor: Beavis and Butt-head to return to TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumor-beavis-and-butt-head-to-return-to-tv/546113)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rumor-beavis-and-butt-head-to-return-to-tv/546113 "2010-07-16T01:12:18Z")
Well, now that King of the Hill has ended its run and The Goode Family wasn’t all that, Mike Judge seems to have a little extra time on his hands. Although nothing has been confirmed, Judge is rumored to be working on 3… --- ## [I pit my mother for making a scene about being a lousy tipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-mother-for-making-a-scene-about-being-a-lousy-tipper/368445)
**Author:** [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2006, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-my-mother-for-making-a-scene-about-being-a-lousy-tipper/368445 "2006-08-22T21:17:54Z")
The other day my mom calls me up and tells me that my uncle, aunt, and cousin from Utah just moved into the area and are staying at her place a few days and that I should come over so we can all go out to dinner together… --- ## [What does "God loves you" mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-god-loves-you-mean/402744)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2007, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-god-loves-you-mean/402744 "2007-05-09T20:02:19Z")
This post got me wondering about the meaning of the phrase. For the purposes of this discussion and to define terms, let’s assume the basic Christ dies for salvation story is true (personally I do not believe it). So b… --- ## [Let's talk about robes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-robes/638918)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2012, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-robes/638918 "2012-10-29T10:24:37Z")
It’s that time of year again, when I get out my trusty (and tattered) cotton fleece robe on cool mornings. I love getting myself wrapped up in this thing so that I can sit and enjoy coffee. But admittedly it’s probably t… --- ## [International to domestic connection through O'Hare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-to-domestic-connection-through-ohare/606190)
**Author:** [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-to-domestic-connection-through-ohare/606190 "2011-12-15T14:32:11Z")
Usually when flying internationally the process is this: Arrive. Go through passport control. Collect checked bags. Go through customs. Go enjoy not being in an airport. However, I’m flying into Chicago from Europe and … --- ## [Dark pop songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-pop-songs/584343)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-pop-songs/584343 "2011-06-09T03:02:41Z")
First, I’m talking specially about the pop genre, and not just popular music that gets air play. Usually pop songs are happy tunes about love or sex. But lately I’ve been wondering about dark pop songs. For example, N… --- ## [Thoughts on the Kobayashi Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-the-kobayashi-maru/646813)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-the-kobayashi-maru/646813 "2013-01-14T04:06:42Z")
The Kobayashi Maru is the test supposedly given at Starfleet Academy for which there is no solution (Kobayashi Maru - Wikipedia); legendarily, Cadet Kirk is supposed to have cheated at the test to make a win possible. F… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=604&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=606&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)