# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=64&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:** 65 --- ## [What is the difference between Steven and Stephen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-steven-and-stephen/629334)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-steven-and-stephen/629334 "2014-06-11T18:32:57Z")
That is, why are there two spellings of that name? And how many words have a “ph” that makes a “v” sound? --- ## [His4Ever, JerseyDiamond and Joe\_Cool are hypocrites.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/his4ever-jerseydiamond-and-joe_cool-are-hypocrites/139139)
**Author:** [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Replies:** 561\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2002, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/his4ever-jerseydiamond-and-joe_cool-are-hypocrites/139139 "2002-12-14T01:58:37Z")
These fine Christians would have us believe that they are compelled by their beliefs to point out just out evil some of us sinners are. Yet they ignore their own sins: So Joe, once you and Jersey marry and start rolli… --- ## [American civilians are legitimate targets in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-civilians-are-legitimate-targets-in-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/479819)
**Author:** [@newcrasher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/newcrasher)\ **Replies:** 487\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-civilians-are-legitimate-targets-in-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/479819 "2009-01-26T10:03:02Z")
I posted this on my church website. I am trying to raise awareness about the suffering of the Palestinian people. I don’t think Jesus would be down with the concept. But that is a debate for another thread. The post … --- ## [Married Men. Are You Still Getting Blow Jobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-men-are-you-still-getting-blow-jobs/495254)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-men-are-you-still-getting-blow-jobs/495254 "2009-05-13T14:38:51Z")
I’ve been happily married and or living together with my spouse for 30 years yet I haven’t experienced a blow job for probably 10 years and its looking more and more like I’ll never get one again. Is this normal ? --- ## [Arbery Shooting in Georgia and Citizen's Arrest \[& similar shootings\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arbery-shooting-in-georgia-and-citizens-arrest-similar-shootings/853815)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 612\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arbery-shooting-in-georgia-and-citizens-arrest-similar-shootings/853815 "2022-01-07T22:03:08Z")
I’m trying to understand this case and make sure that I’ve gotten it right before I join with the pitchfork carrying crowd. Everything online is either filled with vitriol or otherwise biased. Here is the GA law on citi… --- ## [A Challenge to Modern Liberals Regarding their Fealty to the Principles they Espouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge-to-modern-liberals-regarding-their-fealty-to-the-principles-they-espouse/660693)
**Author:** [@jayarod7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayarod7)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2013, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge-to-modern-liberals-regarding-their-fealty-to-the-principles-they-espouse/660693 "2013-06-30T02:35:06Z")
Hi everyone, I am a new member on these forums and I registered because I am very curious to get your reaction to my opinion that modern liberalism has completely betrayed the best interests of their constituents. I am… --- ## [Why does "the cheese stand alone"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-cheese-stand-alone/362440)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2006, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-cheese-stand-alone/362440 "2006-07-03T15:22:54Z")
Remember the “Farmer in the Dell” song? It ends with the line “the cheese stands alone”. Can anybody tell me what that means? What is the derivation? I’m going back to the pool now, that’s why I can’t research it mys… --- ## [Glee's roleplaying game companion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 491\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glees-roleplaying-game-companion-thread/659397 "2013-09-24T19:08:48Z")
Following a request for a game for newbies, I offered to run a straightforward campaign. The first player (NAF1138) joined in just 9 minutes :cool: (so I’m confident the game will go ahead.) This is the companion threa… --- ## [That famous person is related to WHO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-famous-person-is-related-to-who/589049)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 208\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-famous-person-is-related-to-who/589049 "2011-08-05T11:15:08Z")
Have you ever been a fan or admirer of two famous people who had absolutely nothing in common – except genes? And didn’t find out until much later? I have been a fan of guitarist Mike Stern since around 1980, before he … --- ## [A pitting of Liberal and the Mods that let it happen.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pitting-of-liberal-and-the-mods-that-let-it-happen/392723)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 590\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2007, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-pitting-of-liberal-and-the-mods-that-let-it-happen/392723 "2007-02-22T23:24:47Z")
I apologize up front; this pitting will not have much if any cursing. Not my way. I am upset and disappointed in the recent exodus of pseudotriton ruber ruber. Liberal in a very scummy move decided to make a point and b… --- ## [Well, he left me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-he-left-me/687334)
**Author:** [@Nikki\_Tikki\_Tavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nikki_Tikki_Tavi)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-he-left-me/687334 "2014-12-11T22:47:46Z")
Again. After years of the bullshit, pleading and crying and begging, I have had enough and won’t do it any more. The offense that caused him to rush out the door, hurling insults and promising “a battle”? I was a half a… --- ## [16 People On Things They Couldn’t Believe About America Until They Moved Here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/16-people-on-things-they-couldn-t-believe-about-america-until-they-moved-here/673954)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/16-people-on-things-they-couldn-t-believe-about-america-until-they-moved-here/673954 "2014-01-16T06:23:37Z")
An article I was pointed to by a friend. Apparently derived from responses on a site called Quora, which requires registration (through Google or Facebook, IIRC) to actually read, so this is nice for those of us who don… --- ## [Question for Beryl\_Mooncalf](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-beryl_mooncalf/202140)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2003, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-beryl_mooncalf/202140 "2003-09-26T07:30:53Z")
In this thread, I asked Beryl\_mooncalf a question which he or she dodged and ultimately refused to answer, suggesting that it was a hijack. Which, I’m prepared to concede, it was, although tangentially relevant to the O… --- ## [Court: White House has no legal duty to justify killing Americans abroad with drone strikes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-white-house-has-no-legal-duty-to-justify-killing-americans-abroad-with-drone-strikes/645978)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-white-house-has-no-legal-duty-to-justify-killing-americans-abroad-with-drone-strikes/645978 "2013-02-12T03:04:04Z")
Here’s more awesome news from “the most transparent administration ever”. Even though I agree that the individuals in this case posed a danger to the US, I think it is disturbing when an American citizen is killed by th… --- ## [Quit using fucking massive fonts in threads, arseholes. (Brief, to the point)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quit-using-fucking-massive-fonts-in-threads-arseholes-brief-to-the-point/275756)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2005, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quit-using-fucking-massive-fonts-in-threads-arseholes-brief-to-the-point/275756 "2005-04-27T07:25:54Z")
I browse the SDMB at work. I know I shouldn’t, but I do. Normally I can be fairly discreet about it. But when people post huge, or even worse, huge RED words on the screen like this it kind of draws attention to my nef… --- ## [Stolen Valor Act ruled unconstitutional.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stolen-valor-act-ruled-unconstitutional/550721)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stolen-valor-act-ruled-unconstitutional/550721 "2016-01-15T00:02:27Z")
And i think it’s a good decision., even though i suspect that the Supreme Court might end up overturning it. We’ve discussed this law on these boards before, of course, and i maintained on those occasions that, while ly… --- ## [Found my brother-in-law's diary in my wife's underwear drawer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-my-brother-in-laws-diary-in-my-wifes-underwear-drawer/539179)
**Author:** [@sj15010](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sj15010)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-my-brother-in-laws-diary-in-my-wifes-underwear-drawer/539179 "2010-09-21T19:07:27Z")
I was doing laundry while my wife is out of town, and in putting away the family’s clothes I found my brother-in-law’s personal journal in my wife’s underwear drawer. (The journal’s size and color made it stand out in a… --- ## [The hijack game. win absolutely nothing but your insanity...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hijack-game-win-absolutely-nothing-but-your-insanity/193854)
**Author:** [@Plankspanker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plankspanker)\ **Replies:** 1378\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2003, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hijack-game-win-absolutely-nothing-but-your-insanity/193854 "2003-10-05T12:22:23Z")
Ok fellow dopers, i have an idea for a game. i dont know if it’s been done before, but i had the idea totally on my own… Now, there are a huge amount of hijackers on this board, me included. now, what’s if every post wa… --- ## [How is the name of the Bombardier company pronounced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-name-of-the-bombardier-company-pronounced/491414)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-the-name-of-the-bombardier-company-pronounced/491414 "2013-01-15T14:43:08Z")
Is it “Bom-bar-deer” (like the guy in WWII bombers whose job it was to, well, release the bombs over the target) or is it something closer to “Bom-bardee-yay”, what with it being a French name? I wonder because I often … --- ## [Cranking Up The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cranking-up-the-mmp/690891)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cranking-up-the-mmp/690891 "2014-06-23T04:56:28Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. YAWN 'Tis 71 Amurrkin out with a predicted high of 92 for the day and it might rain. Or not. Nobody knows. Today my new assistant starts. Poor thing will be innundated with train… --- ## [I want to find buried water pipes and/or power lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-find-buried-water-pipes-and-or-power-lines/507463)
**Author:** [@IAmNotSpartacus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IAmNotSpartacus)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-find-buried-water-pipes-and-or-power-lines/507463 "2010-08-13T01:39:31Z")
And all I have is 2 copper wires 12 to 24 inches long. Can it be done? Or it snake oil like dowsing/witching/divining etc? --- ## [Bad Design in Everyday Life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-design-in-everyday-life/411910)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-design-in-everyday-life/411910 "2019-10-17T12:18:16Z")
I regularly encounter stuff that’s badly made and designed and thought I’d share. The thing that got me thinking about this is a large plastic coffee mug with a lid mechanism for car travel. All in all it’s a fine mug, … --- ## [Obama freezes federal worker pay for 2 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-freezes-federal-worker-pay-for-2-years/562301)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 370\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-freezes-federal-worker-pay-for-2-years/562301 "2010-12-29T05:28:07Z")
"President Barack Obama announced a proposal Monday to freeze pay for federal workers over the next two years, one of several “very tough decisions” coming from the administration as it attempts to rein in government spe… --- ## [Atheists, why debate christians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-why-debate-christians/594681)
**Author:** [@strugglingChristian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/strugglingChristian)\ **Replies:** 434\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2011, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-why-debate-christians/594681 "2011-09-13T17:56:21Z")
This question has actually bugged me for a while but here it is precipitated by the question on God’s moral authority. But for background, I enjoy web cruising and whether on Yahoo answers, CNN comments, or here, I alw… --- ## [This election has just changed, Justice Scalia has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-just-changed-justice-scalia-has-died/746052)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-election-has-just-changed-justice-scalia-has-died/746052 "2016-08-09T22:19:45Z")
The Supreme Court is now a major issue in the election. I wonder if Obama can get a new Justice through the Senate before November? --- ## [Things to make with butter, sugar, flour, and eggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-make-with-butter-sugar-flour-and-eggs/184312)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2003, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-to-make-with-butter-sugar-flour-and-eggs/184312 "2003-06-27T08:06:36Z")
I like to cook. I like sweets. I hate to shop, and tend to cook with whatever’s on hand. Due to good freezing habits, I always have butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. What delicious things can I make with just these ingredi… --- ## [DIY and Hobby projects, small to big. Pictures of course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 752\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910 "2026-10-11T18:03:50Z")
I’m starting this but please put up your own. Nice to share ideas. My craft bench is 99% reused materials and despite reinforcing it, I’m really surprised it survived the move. I needed better paint storage for it an… --- ## [Can someone explain why it is controversial that Obama hugged Derrick Bell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-it-is-controversial-that-obama-hugged-derrick-bell/615140)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-why-it-is-controversial-that-obama-hugged-derrick-bell/615140 "2012-03-16T23:46:17Z")
I just don’t get it, but maybe that’s because I’m a pointy-headed ivory tower liberal. I know liberals all over Twitter have been having a good laugh over this nontroversy, but surely there’s some angle here or Hannity … --- ## [I am a Communist.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-communist/550964)
**Author:** [@Commissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commissar)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-communist/550964 "2011-07-03T18:17:50Z")
Hello, my new-found friends. I am a long-time lurker on these forums, and I believe that now is as good a time as any to register and partake in your discussions. I look forward to participating in a great number of di… --- ## [Stanley cup winner snubs President for political reasons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stanley-cup-winner-snubs-president-for-political-reasons/610460)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stanley-cup-winner-snubs-president-for-political-reasons/610460 "2012-02-10T08:04:11Z")
Is this sort of thing common? I don’t recall any sports athletes doing this to Bush but I could be mistaken. http://www.politico.com/politico44/2012/01/boston-bruins-goalie-snubs-president-obama-111928.html In any eve… --- ## [What person alive today, will be remembered 1000 years from now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-person-alive-today-will-be-remembered-1000-years-from-now/592402)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-person-alive-today-will-be-remembered-1000-years-from-now/592402 "2011-08-26T13:23:43Z")
of course extremely hypothetical, and with remembered i mean as in “common knowledge”, Like Alva Edison or the like anyone? --- ## [Truly smutty lines on broadcast TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truly-smutty-lines-on-broadcast-tv/696296)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truly-smutty-lines-on-broadcast-tv/696296 "2021-03-11T14:41:14Z")
Raw language has become common on the more controlled channels, especially in the late evenings. The broadcast channels tend to be more conservative and of course were much more so just a few years ago. That never stoppe… --- ## [My wife is being sexually harassed. Am I doing the right thing by doing nothing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-being-sexually-harassed-am-i-doing-the-right-thing-by-doing-nothing/446179)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 302\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2008, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-being-sexually-harassed-am-i-doing-the-right-thing-by-doing-nothing/446179 "2008-05-08T01:05:17Z")
Here’s the sitch: Earlier this year, my wife began working for a locally-owned company, whose staff, I am told, is somewhere between 100 and 200 persons. A while ago one of the supervisors–but not HER supervisor–found o… --- ## [Another deadly shooting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-deadly-shooting/690488)
**Author:** [@racepug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racepug)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-deadly-shooting/690488 "2014-06-24T01:21:21Z")
I don’t know about the rest of you but I’m getting quite sick and tired of hearing about mass killings being done in this country and even MORE sick and tired of hearing “2nd Amendment!!” hollered out any time anybody wi… --- ## [January 6th Hearing-Adjacent Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-6th-hearing-adjacent-discussion-thread/967829)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 587\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/january-6th-hearing-adjacent-discussion-thread/967829 "2022-11-12T22:56:51Z")
The purpose of this thread is to give posters a place to discuss speculative ideas and points arising from the January 6th hearings. It can include such discussions on subjects such as who else should be called, what mi… --- ## [Queen's "You're My Best Friend" as TV theme song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queens-youre-my-best-friend-as-tv-theme-song/18585)
**Author:** [@DropOfaHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DropOfaHat)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queens-youre-my-best-friend-as-tv-theme-song/18585 "2021-05-02T03:11:53Z")
Anybody know if Queen’s classic song “You’re my best friend” was ever a TV theme song?? My wife swears it was, but all my internet searches (of “TV Show Theme Song” sites) have been fruitless. Here are pieces of what my… --- ## [Blue states smarter than red states?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-states-smarter-than-red-states/610127)
**Author:** [@constanze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/constanze)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-states-smarter-than-red-states/610127 "2012-06-11T20:21:59Z")
Link to column Isn’t part of intelligence the ability to accept and evaluate facts contrary to belief? And don’t authoritarian personalities, who strongly self-identify as Republicans / conservatives, in many studies ha… --- ## [This Might Be The New MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-might-be-the-new-mmp/690396)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-might-be-the-new-mmp/690396 "2014-06-16T17:41:49Z")
Or not. Somebody might be me to it. We shall see. Anywho… Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffienatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 70 Amurrkin out and very muggy with a predicted high of 94 for the day and sunny. Does not matter cause I"ll b… --- ## [Is it ok to dismiss someone for watching FOX?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-dismiss-someone-for-watching-fox/546593)
**Author:** [@Stoneburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoneburg)\ **Replies:** 403\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-dismiss-someone-for-watching-fox/546593 "2010-07-19T15:25:16Z")
I’ve realized that if someone tells me that they consider FOX to be a politically ‘balanced’ media outlet, or think of it as objective news, I will dismiss them. Meaning I will basically consider their opinions so wildly… --- ## [Abortion for Men (redux) now "Roe v. Wade for Men"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-for-men-redux-now-roe-v-wade-for-men/499186)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 503\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2009, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-for-men-redux-now-roe-v-wade-for-men/499186 "2009-06-27T12:39:23Z")
Many years ago I started a GD thread titled Abortion For Men. My position was and remains: it is fundamentally unjust to give women (and I am a woman) the power to force fatherhood on a man against his will. I have jus… --- ## [Best Falling-out-of-love songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-falling-out-of-love-songs/629282)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-falling-out-of-love-songs/629282 "2012-07-29T03:50:03Z")
Looking for songs about couples who used to be in love, but not any more Examples : Eric Clapton Promises I Don’t Care If You Love Me Anymore Paradise By The Dashboard Light (The last part, Praying For The End Of Tim… --- ## [Smirky McDouchebag lawsuit dismissed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smirky-mcdouchebag-lawsuit-dismissed/837686)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 417\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smirky-mcdouchebag-lawsuit-dismissed/837686 "2022-10-17T01:17:09Z")
Free speech absolutists everywhere rejoice. Link --- ## [Irregular heart beat symbol on BP machines. Accuracy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irregular-heart-beat-symbol-on-bp-machines-accuracy/631726)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irregular-heart-beat-symbol-on-bp-machines-accuracy/631726 "2016-12-22T00:42:37Z")
My parents have an OMRON BP mointor for home use. My mother uses it often to check her BP. Its pretty good mostly. About a month ago the irregular heartbeat symbol came on during a routine test. Well the manufacturer’s m… --- ## [Why can't I use Grecian Formula on my beard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-use-grecian-formula-on-my-beard/132108)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-use-grecian-formula-on-my-beard/132108 "2017-02-25T19:32:52Z")
My otherwise youthful appearance is ruined my the grey hairs that are peppered within my beard. I have absolutely no grey in the hair on my head. The makers of Grecian Formula warn not to use their product on the beard,… --- ## ["Mike" Bloomberg Presidential campaign, 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-bloomberg-presidential-campaign-2020/844048)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 462\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-bloomberg-presidential-campaign-2020/844048 "2021-05-06T14:31:16Z")
I just saw a “Mike” Bloomberg ad where he claimed he has stood up to “this administration”. When? He left office as mayor before Individual 1 took office. --- ## [Screw You, You Self-Entitled Arrogant Asshole Bicycle Riders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-you-self-entitled-arrogant-asshole-bicycle-riders/619371)
**Author:** [@Klaatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klaatu)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2012, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screw-you-you-self-entitled-arrogant-asshole-bicycle-riders/619371 "2012-04-29T18:48:08Z")
I live in a very bicycle friendly city. Cool. Lots of bike lanes and shit. But you asshole jerk-offs are fucking up the whole program. You are supposed to obey the rules of the road like people in motor vehicles. That m… --- ## [How (un)common were men with beards in 1940s-1950s America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-un-common-were-men-with-beards-in-1940s-1950s-america/539881)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-un-common-were-men-with-beards-in-1940s-1950s-america/539881 "2010-05-19T22:35:39Z")
Back in the 1940s and 1950s, did American men grow beards very often? I get the impression that beards were not in fashion at the time, but I am not absolutely certain about this. Any information would be appreciated. … --- ## [what does a curvy body look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-curvy-body-look-like/475909)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-curvy-body-look-like/475909 "2009-02-08T15:03:45Z")
If someone you’ve never seen in person describes herself as “curvy” what kind of body type do you picture? Basically, I’m wondering if curvy = overweight to most, or person of any size with an hourglass figure. --- ## [Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game, the Game itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-the-game-itself/439917)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 966\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-the-game-itself/439917 "2008-04-05T21:01:48Z")
First the disclaimer: The thread is for the game itself. Questions and peanut gallery stuff should go on the control thread: D & D on the Straight Dope setup thread. (In Middle Earth FA63) \*\*The ‘Role’-Call \*\* courtesy o… --- ## [Why is socially provided universal healthcare 'better'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-socially-provided-universal-healthcare-better/612181)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2014, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-socially-provided-universal-healthcare-better/612181 "2014-09-27T08:15:34Z")
Just to set the context for the debate. I’m not American, and have no interest in getting pigeonholed into one side or the other of the crazy ideological divide y’all have going on over there. This is not springing from … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=63&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=65&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)