# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=660&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:** 661 --- ## [Most perfect series ending](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-perfect-series-ending/540698)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-perfect-series-ending/540698 "2010-05-31T04:43:15Z")
As a companion piece to the various threads about the end of Lost, and other shows. What TV series had the most perfect ending? Explain, please. I’m not making this a poll because it would have too many choices to be me… --- ## [Do you reply to an email that says "Thank you"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-reply-to-an-email-that-says-thank-you/625058)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-reply-to-an-email-that-says-thank-you/625058 "2012-06-17T21:32:35Z")
I work in an IT department. We’ve just upgraded a major system and today, many people are having trouble logging in. Since I made the mistake of sending out the email letting people know that the system was available a… --- ## [What TV character would you HATE having to be around in reality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-character-would-you-hate-having-to-be-around-in-reality/545126)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2010, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-character-would-you-hate-having-to-be-around-in-reality/545126 "2010-07-06T01:29:33Z")
The flip side, obviously, of this thread. I’ll start with Tony DiNozzo of NCIS. I’d have been in jail a long time ago if I had to be a desk away from him. On the other hand he’d be dead, so the world, on benefit, would … --- ## [Does anyone else think the gmail user interface sucks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-think-the-gmail-user-interface-sucks/584844)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-think-the-gmail-user-interface-sucks/584844 "2016-02-01T19:46:29Z")
We use gmail for work, with it ported through Microsoft Outlook. I’ve been out sick the past couple days and logged in via gmail. Holy Moly, gmail blows. Was the user interface designed by a group of 3rd graders? I c… --- ## [Family Guy last night - (The Shark was not just jumped but bloody well leaped)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-last-night-the-shark-was-not-just-jumped-but-bloody-well-leaped/491328)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-last-night-the-shark-was-not-just-jumped-but-bloody-well-leaped/491328 "2009-04-03T12:04:31Z")
I’m not sure if it was a re-run or not, but I haven’t seen it before so I assume not. You can always tell a TV show is bad when it gets preachy. Even more when it grossly insults anyone on the other end by being grotes… --- ## [Calling people by the name on their name tag. Do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-people-by-the-name-on-their-name-tag-do-you-do-it/650193)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-people-by-the-name-on-their-name-tag-do-you-do-it/650193 "2013-02-16T01:42:27Z")
OK. We hijacked another thread regarding whether or not it’s rude to call people by their first name, without introductions, if all you have to go by is the first name printed on their name tag. These can be grocery s… --- ## [Are there any figures once thought to be mythical, whose historicity was later proved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-figures-once-thought-to-be-mythical-whose-historicity-was-later-proved/711382)
**Author:** [@gracefulfatsheba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracefulfatsheba)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-figures-once-thought-to-be-mythical-whose-historicity-was-later-proved/711382 "2015-02-03T23:54:34Z")
Are there any figures once thought to be mythical, whose historicity was later proved by scholars? --- ## [Second Grade Math Riddles--How would you answer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-grade-math-riddles-how-would-you-answer/486214)
**Author:** [@belladonna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/belladonna)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-grade-math-riddles-how-would-you-answer/486214 "2009-02-20T23:13:32Z")
So my second grader brought home these 2 riddle-type questions on a math worksheet and I’m soliciting opinions on how others would answer, and why. This was a week ago, they’ve already been answered, turned in, and grad… --- ## [What's Causing the Hyperpartisanship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-causing-the-hyperpartisanship/593581)
**Author:** [@taffygirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taffygirl)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-causing-the-hyperpartisanship/593581 "2011-08-26T00:13:06Z")
I’m talking about the take-no-prisoners, compromise-be-damned current political phenomenon. I know politics is a contentious business, and there have been some knock-down-drag-out political fights in the past, but the cu… --- ## [Yamato vs. the Bismark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yamato-vs-the-bismark/583734)
**Author:** [@mac\_bolan00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mac_bolan00)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yamato-vs-the-bismark/583734 "2011-06-01T11:21:54Z")
who’d win when shooting on even terms? --- ## [Guns: What's the big deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-whats-the-big-deal/485145)
**Author:** [@santosvega](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/santosvega)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2009, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guns-whats-the-big-deal/485145 "2009-02-13T03:02:38Z")
So I’m writing as one who’s lurked these fair boards here and there for many years now, and have recently started doing so again. There have been a few gun-related threads in recent days, and I must say I’d not have tho… --- ## [What are the biggest secrets that remain unrevealed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-biggest-secrets-that-remain-unrevealed/365540)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2006, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-biggest-secrets-that-remain-unrevealed/365540 "2006-07-29T03:48:46Z")
W. Mark Felt outed himself as Deep Throat. William Poundstone claims to have identified The Residents. Scientologists believe that we’re haunted by aliens. And there’s this guy named Cecil Adams who’s drawn back his shar… --- ## [High school graduation ceremony; is attendance really achoice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-graduation-ceremony-is-attendance-really-achoice/212444)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2003, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-school-graduation-ceremony-is-attendance-really-achoice/212444 "2003-11-13T04:40:19Z")
I was just reading another school prayer thread, and again the discussion revolved around the assumption that attending the graduation ceremony was a choice. Really. We’re not talking about a movie, or going to Taco Bel… --- ## [You ever think the world is wrong about a movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-ever-think-the-world-is-wrong-about-a-movie/696290)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-ever-think-the-world-is-wrong-about-a-movie/696290 "2014-08-27T18:27:50Z")
It was a pretty common consensus that the Amazing Spider-Man 2 was a bad movie. It got many bad reviews. It under performed at the box office to the point where Sony kind of scrapped and redrew all their future plans. Ye… --- ## [For our new friend Timo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-our-new-friend-timo/666775)
**Author:** [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2013, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-our-new-friend-timo/666775 "2013-08-24T01:39:36Z")
I’ve lost all patience for the likes of you. There is no fucking god. Get over it Link. You come here and spread this bullshit, it ain’t cute, it ain’t clever, and it ain’t saving your fucking soul. --- ## [Heroin addiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heroin-addiction/571114)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heroin-addiction/571114 "2013-11-02T01:21:31Z")
Why don’t hospitals cure heroin addiction by putting the patient under for 4 or 5 days, breaking the addiction? --- ## [Getting from Chicago to Mackinac Island](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-chicago-to-mackinac-island/543632)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-from-chicago-to-mackinac-island/543632 "2010-06-21T15:20:35Z")
Mackinac Island looks absolutely awesome. But getting there appears to be somewhat of a bitch unless you have a private plane. Anyone gone from Chicago to Mackinac Island? I’d love to hear how you did it. --- ## [Can a fear of heights develop later in life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-fear-of-heights-develop-later-in-life/536079)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-fear-of-heights-develop-later-in-life/536079 "2010-04-18T02:32:37Z")
I’m not afraid of heights. I think. In my youth, I hiked right to the edge of Sugarloaf Mountain in Michigan’s UP, and balanced on the edge of pictures. I loved being at the top of the Empire State Building and the Sea… --- ## [Better light-bulbs do exist!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-light-bulbs-do-exist/614299)
**Author:** [@hu\_zaskin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hu_zaskin)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-light-bulbs-do-exist/614299 "2012-04-14T21:40:03Z")
For a long time CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs) were a poor replacement for incandescent lightbulbs in many situations (“Why are eco-fascists trying to ban incandescent bulbs?”) And if you only settle for the cheap … --- ## [Should I get my eyebrow pierced?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-my-eyebrow-pierced/150756)
**Author:** [@AntaresJB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AntaresJB)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2003, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-my-eyebrow-pierced/150756 "2003-01-27T05:35:41Z")
Okay, so I’ve seriously been pondering getting my left eyebrow pierced, and I have a few questions for anyone who may have had it done, and an opinion question that anyone can answer. For those who’ve had it done: How … --- ## [Kid's fads, past & present](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-fads-past-present/542490)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-fads-past-present/542490 "2010-06-14T06:54:05Z")
Perhaps some that you yourself participated in. Right now, I have tons of students who are wearing little rubber bracelets which, when taken off your wrist, form the shape of animals and various other objects. One walk… --- ## [Sneaky jokes in TV shows - not movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sneaky-jokes-in-tv-shows-not-movies/537732)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Brother\_Walker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Brother_Walker)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sneaky-jokes-in-tv-shows-not-movies/537732 "2010-05-08T20:11:50Z")
Heh. I’m clearing stuff off the DVR because I was …busy\*… and I’ve caught some neat funny jokes. During Cougartown, (I know, don’t look at me like that) the mother and son character are exploring a possible college oppo… --- ## [Played with new LED light bulb- Cree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/played-with-new-led-light-bulb-cree/655159)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/played-with-new-led-light-bulb-cree/655159 "2013-11-06T21:27:31Z")
I tend to buy LED light bulbs, not to use but because I like gadgets. I noticed some interesting ones from Cree in the big orange store, so I bought one. It does appear to be an improvement over other ones, so I’d sugge… --- ## [Irene Forsyte: Beautiful victim, or ugly bitch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irene-forsyte-beautiful-victim-or-ugly-bitch/228272)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irene-forsyte-beautiful-victim-or-ugly-bitch/228272 "2021-08-22T17:27:16Z")
The title basically says it all. Yesterday our family watched the 1st ep of the second series of Forsyte Saga shows on Masterpiece Theater. A major character is Irene Forsyte. She is supposed to be a great beauty, who… --- ## [Bigger perv: Piers Anthony or Chris Claremont?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigger-perv-piers-anthony-or-chris-claremont/750568)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigger-perv-piers-anthony-or-chris-claremont/750568 "2016-04-04T17:23:09Z")
Because it’s Throwback Thursday (except that it’s Tuesday). Anthony’s truly disturbing work on the \[del\]novel\[/del\] book-length typed wank session Firefly would seem to make him the easy winner; why his wife and childre… --- ## [Why isn't welfare considered a good economic strategy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-welfare-considered-a-good-economic-strategy/575172)
**Author:** [@Borzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Borzo)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-welfare-considered-a-good-economic-strategy/575172 "2011-07-15T01:24:16Z")
I’m not an economist, I’ll put that out there to start. But common sense suggests certain things, and raises some questions for me, that perhaps some people here might be able to answer. When you give tax breaks and mon… --- ## [Are the stories of these screaming restaurant kids exaggerated and overblown?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-stories-of-these-screaming-restaurant-kids-exaggerated-and-overblown/649666)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-stories-of-these-screaming-restaurant-kids-exaggerated-and-overblown/649666 "2013-02-17T12:58:43Z")
I mean really. For fucks sake. Do you encounter screaming asshole kids every time you go to a restaurant? (See here.) Parents usually have control of their kids, don’t they? It’s embarrassing as hell if your kids ar… --- ## [Ok Coldfire, you stupid FUCK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-coldfire-you-stupid-fuck/27840)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2000, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-coldfire-you-stupid-fuck/27840 "2000-08-07T23:23:27Z")
I have HAD IT with you! I’ve NEVER seen someone go so far out of their way to bash someone as you have me. What are you thinking? That if you rip me enough I’ll just go away? Guess again, shit-for-brains. I’m going to st… --- ## [Congressman Steve King is even stupider than we thought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-steve-king-is-even-stupider-than-we-thought/630903)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-steve-king-is-even-stupider-than-we-thought/630903 "2012-08-16T20:13:21Z")
In an attack on animal protection laws, he said this: What planet does he live on? --- ## [I must be a bad person, because... \[Maturin/Aubrey series\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-must-be-a-bad-person-because-maturin-aubrey-series/634562)
**Author:** [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-must-be-a-bad-person-because-maturin-aubrey-series/634562 "2012-11-05T03:21:56Z")
I know, and I’m sorry about it, but I just can’t stand anything written by Patrick O’Brian. I’ve tried, and tried, but can never get much beyond the second chapter of any of his books (and I’ve tried more than a few). … --- ## [The human body: implode or explode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-body-implode-or-explode/130005)
**Author:** [@tonbo0422](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tonbo0422)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2002, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-human-body-implode-or-explode/130005 "2002-10-09T01:07:40Z")
I’ve never seen a clear answer on what would happen to a human being if, say, he took off his helmet in space. Would he implode or explode–or what? How long would it take? Also would this hold true in a vacuum chamber o… --- ## [Why is there no gender-neutral term for "uncle/aunt" or gender specific for "cousin"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-gender-neutral-term-for-uncle-aunt-or-gender-specific-for-cousin/526253)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2010, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-there-no-gender-neutral-term-for-uncle-aunt-or-gender-specific-for-cousin/526253 "2010-01-26T18:56:32Z")
Think about it: Husband/Wife has “spouse.” Mother/Father has “parent.” Daughter/Son has “child” or “progeny.” Brother/Sister has “sibling.” Yet there is no gender netural term for uncle or aunt. And no gender specif… --- ## [I pit NYT crossword.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-nyt-crossword/469062)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-nyt-crossword/469062 "2008-10-24T20:00:07Z")
We get the puzzle a week after the New Yorkers do. The one I just finished had a clue “numbers at times '. I finally just put in the word " dentists”. Then it occurred to me they make you numb. Crap I couldn’t get that m… --- ## [What is considered a dilute UA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-considered-a-dilute-ua/545863)
**Author:** [@shooter2592](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shooter2592)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-considered-a-dilute-ua/545863 "2010-07-07T21:25:37Z")
My friend had a random UA at work. She didnt’ know about it before hand. She weighs about 123 lbs, 5’3" works out regularly. Doesn’t do any drugs but does drink alcohol. She drinks about 80 ounces of water per day be… --- ## [The lack of Trump craziness this week is disturbing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lack-of-trump-craziness-this-week-is-disturbing/763206)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2016, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lack-of-trump-craziness-this-week-is-disturbing/763206 "2016-09-17T21:48:35Z")
Did I miss anything? Did he say any non-crazy stuff to anybody? Did somebody glue his mouth shut? Or {shudder} is he actually demonstrating self-discipline? --- ## [A uniquely successful African state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-uniquely-successful-african-state/545329)
**Author:** [@orcenio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/orcenio)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 9:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-uniquely-successful-african-state/545329 "2010-07-15T09:46:46Z")
So this state is a former British colony and has had it’s independence for just under 20 years; it is capitalistic, democratic, peaceful and politically stable (in comparison to all it’s neighbouring countries). However … --- ## [Is there any children's programming with depth? Or at least a modicum of charm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-childrens-programming-with-depth-or-at-least-a-modicum-of-charm/668359)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-childrens-programming-with-depth-or-at-least-a-modicum-of-charm/668359 "2013-09-16T03:25:05Z")
My recent vacation gave me a chance to see what my young nieces (2, 5 & 7) are into as far as children’s TV is concerned. Thinking Nickelodeon and The Disney Channel here. Seems like you can divide these shows into (A)… --- ## [Audience Add-Ons to Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audience-add-ons-to-songs/439637)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2008, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audience-add-ons-to-songs/439637 "2008-02-29T21:29:54Z")
I’m looking for examples of common audience additions to songs when performed live, or otherwise heard by a group (as in at a club.) Two examples are: Billy Idol’s cover of Mony Mony with the “… get laid, get fucked” c… --- ## [Wisconsin - will Walker win be hugely detrimental to Democrats in general elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-will-walker-win-be-hugely-detrimental-to-democrats-in-general-elections/623040)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wisconsin-will-walker-win-be-hugely-detrimental-to-democrats-in-general-elections/623040 "2012-06-14T19:03:04Z")
Four more polls came out recently - Walker winning in all of them We Ask America Recall Election Survey Walker (R) – 54% Barrett (D) – 42% Reason-Rupe Recall Election Survey Walker (R) – 50% Barrett (D) – 42% St… --- ## [Dog sodomizes child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-sodomizes-child/411496)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2007, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-sodomizes-child/411496 "2007-07-17T05:11:15Z")
When I first heard about this, I thought the news had been taken in by sick joke. I’ve been around lots of unneutered dogs, and while I’ve seen a few of them do dominance mounts, I’ve never seen a dog try to penetrate a… --- ## [Women: How Hard Is It To Find A "Correct" Bra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-how-hard-is-it-to-find-a-correct-bra/568329)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-how-hard-is-it-to-find-a-correct-bra/568329 "2011-11-30T20:34:30Z")
Being a male, I don’t need one \ and being a gay male, I have never seen one on a lady. The other day I was watching a TV show, I think it was Rachel Ray, and the announcer says “85% of all women are w… --- ## [A question about the movie Sphere \*spoilers!\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-movie-sphere-spoilers/615423)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-movie-sphere-spoilers/615423 "2013-01-24T10:48:56Z")
Watched this movie for the first time last night after picking it up cheap on DVD. It was the scif-fi/horror genre mix which I don’t particularly like (started a thread on that subject once!) but it kept me moderately en… --- ## [Whatcha Readin' July 2011 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-readin-july-2011-edition/587426)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2011, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-readin-july-2011-edition/587426 "2011-07-31T11:34:32Z")
For those who are having a holiday this weekend, be safe! I have finished \*Those Who Fight Monsters: Tales of Occult Detectives. \*I read these collections of short stories to try and find new authors. I found one or t… --- ## ["Bull Shit" in other languages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bull-shit-in-other-languages/502072)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2009, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bull-shit-in-other-languages/502072 "2009-07-10T22:53:09Z")
Do other languages have an equivalent to the American expression “bull shit”? For that matter, do non-American English-speaking countries use the expression “bull shit” as it is used in the United States? --- ## [Truely Bad Song Lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truely-bad-song-lyrics/56462)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2001, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truely-bad-song-lyrics/56462 "2001-03-14T22:10:36Z")
There are many good songs out there… but there are many terrible ones too. What song gets your vote for Worst Lyrics Ever? My vote goes to Australian artist Vanessa Amorosi for her hit song “Shine” You can lose your l… --- ## [TRUE BLOOD 3.08: Night On the Sun (with open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-blood-3-08-night-on-the-sun-with-open-spoilers/549676)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/true-blood-3-08-night-on-the-sun-with-open-spoilers/549676 "2010-08-12T05:53:36Z")
I don’t really understand the title, but it’s Night on the Sun. Careful what you wish for if it involves getting penetrated by Eric. The feud twixt him and Russell ought to make for some good remaining episodes. If So… --- ## [Why on earth must you piss on the toilet seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-on-earth-must-you-piss-on-the-toilet-seat/391925)
**Author:** [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2009, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-on-earth-must-you-piss-on-the-toilet-seat/391925 "2009-10-25T01:30:19Z")
Okay, so I did a search, and found a few related results. A rant on the same thing from two years ago , a similar one concerning male urination, a poll concerning public restroom use, and one dealing with fecal matter. T… --- ## [i pit a certain fac\[e\]book womens group and thier "awareness campaign".....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-a-certain-fac-e-book-womens-group-and-thier-awareness-campaign/524243)
**Author:** [@pope\_hentai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pope_hentai)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-a-certain-fac-e-book-womens-group-and-thier-awareness-campaign/524243 "2010-01-16T19:45:37Z")
yesterday, almost every woman in my friends list posts a status listing a color. figuring there was something odd going on i asked what was the deal, is something going on, getting only a yes answer. I found out this mo… --- ## [Greatest Sports Photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-sports-photos/630992)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-sports-photos/630992 "2012-09-15T19:44:14Z")
So I happened upon this list of 30 Most Iconic Sports Photographs of all Time and I think it is woefully bad. For one thing it is missing this photo of Secretariat at Belmont another is that the photo of Derek Redmond … --- ## [Does Adderall really improve your work performance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adderall-really-improve-your-work-performance/603334)
**Author:** [@Dirty0ldman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dirty0ldman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-adderall-really-improve-your-work-performance/603334 "2011-11-29T15:26:38Z")
I recently read an article about the ‘Great Adderall Shortage of 2011’. The comment sections were filled with disgruntled workers complaining how their job is more difficult without Adderall, with some even speculating t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=659&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=661&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)