# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=679&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:** 680 --- ## ["Justified" Season 3 -- Jan/17 Tuesday -- 10 ET Premiere -- Be there!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justified-season-3-jan-17-tuesday-10-et-premiere-be-there/608727)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/justified-season-3-jan-17-tuesday-10-et-premiere-be-there/608727 "2012-02-17T20:51:44Z")
Last year’s thread “Justified” Season 2 – Feb/9 Premiere – Be there! was attended by Will we add to the crowd this year? Is this going to be the best show on TV this year? Home page: Shows on FX --- ## [What English words are rude in other languages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-english-words-are-rude-in-other-languages/432322)
**Author:** [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2008, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-english-words-are-rude-in-other-languages/432322 "2008-01-07T03:11:38Z")
There’s plenty of books or times in TV when a foreign word or place name is made fun of because it sounds like something rude in English. I’d be interested in knowing about the reverse; what English words or places sound… --- ## [Chistmas Eve twins for China Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chistmas-eve-twins-for-china-guy/281542)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2005, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chistmas-eve-twins-for-china-guy/281542 "2005-02-11T07:43:14Z")
China wife’s water broke right about midnight on Christmas eve. We got to the hospital, China Wife examined, and doctor determined there was not enough time to prep a c-section. 10 minutes later at 1:20 ( 90 minutes afte… --- ## [Are math students really this bad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-math-students-really-this-bad/561570)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-math-students-really-this-bad/561570 "2010-11-25T08:22:16Z")
I was just reading a GQ, and someone didn’t understand that multiplying decimals by each other makes them smaller! :confused: His teacher’s explanation of,“It just does.” wasn’t enough. That I kinda (kinda) understand… --- ## [FAQ - guidelines for posting at the SDMB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-guidelines-for-posting-at-the-sdmb/100849)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2005, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-guidelines-for-posting-at-the-sdmb/100849 "2005-04-06T11:34:22Z")
SDMB registration agreement as of 30 March 2005 --- ## [Explain Costco to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-costco-to-me/837894)
**Author:** [@Dongyang2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dongyang2016)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-costco-to-me/837894 "2019-08-07T22:30:59Z")
Can someone explain the Warehouse Club Costco? First, the whole “membership” thing. Why would anyone actually pay a fee to be able to shop in a store? To me this is absolutely asinine. Then to hand over this store your … --- ## [Why is leather so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-leather-so-expensive/673853)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2013, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-leather-so-expensive/673853 "2013-11-14T23:15:32Z")
You’d think that leather is basically a free byproduct of the beef industry. McDonalds, Wendys, and Burger King alone slaughter enough cows annually to keep us all in shoes. Add in steakhouses, grocery stores and all the… --- ## [Am I a hypocrite for being anti-fur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-hypocrite-for-being-anti-fur/477610)
**Author:** [@Running\_with\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Running_with_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2008, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-a-hypocrite-for-being-anti-fur/477610 "2008-12-27T19:41:25Z")
I admit I haven’t looked too closely at the issue. I am totally against items made with fur from animals farmed or hunted specifically for that purpose. However, I have no problem wearing leather, using a down pillow, or… --- ## [Why does God need to be the only God AND omnipotent to boot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-god-need-to-be-the-only-god-and-omnipotent-to-boot/593866)
**Author:** [@Lago\_Ys-Transform](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lago_Ys-Transform)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-god-need-to-be-the-only-god-and-omnipotent-to-boot/593866 "2011-08-27T19:08:48Z")
From a completely neutral (as in, not even atheist–someone with no bias looking for a religion) point of view, frankly this is just pretty lame and sad. It’d be like several comic book artists trying to get you to read t… --- ## [Rap, Hip Hop, R&B- what's the difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rap-hip-hop-r-b-whats-the-difference/256397)
**Author:** [@noname](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/noname)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2004, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rap-hip-hop-r-b-whats-the-difference/256397 "2004-07-24T19:34:59Z")
The title says it all. How does one differentiate a music as Rap, Hip Hop or R&B? Or are they different names for the same music? --- ## [Travels with a Toddler – an Adventurous MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travels-with-a-toddler-an-adventurous-mmp/481939)
**Author:** [@Dottygumdrop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dottygumdrop)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travels-with-a-toddler-an-adventurous-mmp/481939 "2009-01-26T03:54:14Z")
It seems like eons ago, but just 5 weeks ago, my husband, 20-month old daughter (aka HRH) and I set off on our long-awaited vacation to Malaysia and Australia. Our annotated itinerary looked something like this: 12 Dec… --- ## [The Incredibles 2 officially announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-incredibles-2-officially-announced/684027)
**Author:** [@Uosdwis\_R.Dewoh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uosdwis_R.Dewoh)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-incredibles-2-officially-announced/684027 "2018-02-23T23:18:58Z")
Also Cars 3. Link: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-plans-third-cars-movie-689332 --- ## [Mind Blowing Bad Casting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-blowing-bad-casting/402663)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2007, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mind-blowing-bad-casting/402663 "2007-05-08T00:00:02Z")
There’s casting choices I like; casting choices I can take or leave; casting choices I dislike but understand…then there are some which are so baffling, so confusing in their awfulness, that they stop me in my tracks eve… --- ## [How do you like your eggs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-eggs/643375)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-eggs/643375 "2012-12-14T10:57:58Z")
Just about everybody likes eggs. What’s your fave? Hard Boiled Soft Boiled Over Easy Fried Sunny Side Up Scrambled Eggs in Baskets Eggs Benedict Eggs Florentine Deviled Eggs Omelets Frittatas Quiche Some of… --- ## [Weird, gross, creepy, or unsettling moments you've had](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-gross-creepy-or-unsettling-moments-youve-had/533215)
**Author:** [@Maiira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maiira)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2010, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-gross-creepy-or-unsettling-moments-youve-had/533215 "2010-03-28T14:59:40Z")
I don’t really mean for this to turn into one of those “creepy experiences you’ve had” threads, since I know there are a lot of those. If it becomes one, no biggie (because I like those threads) but what I’m mostly looki… --- ## [Do cats understand gravity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cats-understand-gravity/750001)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cats-understand-gravity/750001 "2016-03-31T18:16:13Z")
My neighbor three doors down in my apartment complex has five black cats and two whitish ones. I have seen one of the whitish ones on the roof above the door and he/she has to leap a distance from a nearby tree to get o… --- ## [For Single Straight Men Only--If the Average Woman in a Bar...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-single-straight-men-only-if-the-average-woman-in-a-bar/524343)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-single-straight-men-only-if-the-average-woman-in-a-bar/524343 "2010-01-13T16:24:46Z")
So single straight guys, the question is–if the average woman walked into a bar and walked right up to you and asked you to come home with her sex, would you say yes, no, or maybe? Assume that she is average in attracti… --- ## [Is this 56 day sentence for racist remarks considered sane in the UK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-56-day-sentence-for-racist-remarks-considered-sane-in-the-uk/616964)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-56-day-sentence-for-racist-remarks-considered-sane-in-the-uk/616964 "2012-04-02T20:56:32Z")
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/tomchiversscience/100147319/top-banter-liam-stacey-is-an-idiot-thats-punishment-enough-for-his-fabrice-muamba-tweets/ Here’s what this kid said on Twitter: • you are a silly ct… Your m… --- ## [Poll: How many times have you almost died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-many-times-have-you-almost-died/663752)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-how-many-times-have-you-almost-died/663752 "2013-07-28T11:30:35Z")
Having recently had a near death experience it got me thinking about how many other times in my life I almost died or were killed. I don’t mean things like fender benders or just having gun pointed at you, I mean real h… --- ## [Euthanasia should be permitted in the for the terminally ill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euthanasia-should-be-permitted-in-the-for-the-terminally-ill/776575)
**Author:** [@spacedout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spacedout)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/euthanasia-should-be-permitted-in-the-for-the-terminally-ill/776575 "2017-02-08T01:40:58Z")
Found this post on Reddit. It’s actually from the UK but I think its relevant for most parts of the world. It seems to be popular but wanted to ask what do you think about this? From here: Reddit - Dive into anything I… --- ## [Rosebud! Guess the Fictional Character by their Last Words (obvious spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosebud-guess-the-fictional-character-by-their-last-words-obvious-spoilers/450717)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2008, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosebud-guess-the-fictional-character-by-their-last-words-obvious-spoilers/450717 "2008-07-09T00:19:47Z")
You supply the last words of a famous fictional character (movie, book, or other) or answer other’s. I think the rule on spoiler boxes should be use common sense and discretion; if the movie’s very recent (I’ll let you … --- ## [Famous people born on your exact birthday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-born-on-your-exact-birthday/544987)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-people-born-on-your-exact-birthday/544987 "2012-02-02T02:47:00Z")
I just found out recently, to my sheer delight, that Simon Pegg and I share the exact same birthday. Day, Month, Year. Anyone else? (I realize that this may not be the most popular OP, for those that don’t wish to rev… --- ## [My job as a Republican](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-job-as-a-republican/966838)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-job-as-a-republican/966838 "2023-06-07T01:47:08Z")
My prediction is that by post 2 this will be turned into an anti-Trump thread. At least I’m going to try. I consider myself a moderate Republican meaning fiscally conservative and recognizing the deficit/debt problem i… --- ## [Battle: Los Angeles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battle-los-angeles/574453)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battle-los-angeles/574453 "2011-12-25T00:36:57Z")
I liked it more than I thought I would. Yes, it hits nearly every war movie cliche but I thought it was well done and exciting. A few observations: I just read Roger Ebert’s review and someone must have pissed in his C… --- ## [Just what it Petyr Baelish's plan? \[Game of Thrones: spoilers and speculation\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-what-it-petyr-baelishs-plan-game-of-thrones-spoilers-and-speculation/654530)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-what-it-petyr-baelishs-plan-game-of-thrones-spoilers-and-speculation/654530 "2013-04-02T21:45:23Z")
I’m re-reading ASOIAF, enjoying knowing all about what will happen and seeing the early events with new understanding. One thing I’m really curious about is what Littlefinger’s deal is. Best explanation I can come up wi… --- ## [\_\_\_\_\_, ALWAYS a bad idea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/_____-always-a-bad-idea/587056)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2011, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/_____-always-a-bad-idea/587056 "2011-06-30T22:21:03Z")
Some folks just don’t seem to have gotten the message, so we should have a definitive list. I will start: Bow ties, ALWAYS a bad idea. No one can wear a bow tie and be taken seriously. Unless you are wearing a Tux and … --- ## [How do I ask this guy a question---any males here to assist??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-ask-this-guy-a-question-any-males-here-to-assist/708321)
**Author:** [@JayMartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JayMartin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-ask-this-guy-a-question-any-males-here-to-assist/708321 "2014-12-30T04:16:35Z")
Although this seems to be stricktly an adult message board (with mature readers!!) I will attempt to keep this posted message PG rated. Due to the Christmas holiday I am over a week behind in posting this question here … --- ## [Why is braking to teach a tailgater a "lesson" a bad idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-braking-to-teach-a-tailgater-a-lesson-a-bad-idea/398675)
**Author:** [@shivohum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shivohum)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2007, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-braking-to-teach-a-tailgater-a-lesson-a-bad-idea/398675 "2007-04-10T02:12:20Z")
I’m trying to persuade someone that braking (not just tapping the brakes, but actively slowing down) as a way of teaching a tailgater a lesson is foolish. The type who tailgate are probably going to become enraged rather… --- ## [College Football Re-Alignment 2: Aggie Boogaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-re-alignment-2-aggie-boogaloo/592541)
**Author:** [@fiddlesticks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fiddlesticks)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-football-re-alignment-2-aggie-boogaloo/592541 "2011-09-30T11:25:41Z")
So after Nebraska fled the Big 12 for the Big Ten+2 and Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe managed to prevent a nationwide conference meltdown by keeping Texas in the fold, we all figured it was only a matter of time before a… --- ## [\[Old\] Lets have a healthy breakfast in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-lets-have-a-healthy-breakfast-in-the-mmp/982054)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 392\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-lets-have-a-healthy-breakfast-in-the-mmp/982054 "2023-04-10T06:36:26Z")
Recently, my breakfast includes such healthy things as half a banana with coffee . I’m thinking that tomorrow morning I should add some dairy so will whip some fresh cream I’m also thinking I will go to the junction a… --- ## [Did Trevor Smith beat Bladder Cancer with Cannabis Oil, Vitamins and a restrictive Diet? Did anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-trevor-smith-beat-bladder-cancer-with-cannabis-oil-vitamins-and-a-restrictive-diet-did-anyone/749613)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-trevor-smith-beat-bladder-cancer-with-cannabis-oil-vitamins-and-a-restrictive-diet-did-anyone/749613 "2016-06-06T15:39:50Z")
Surfing Facebook I came across this image and immediately decided to Google it. I was unable to find any stories that fact-checked or debunked what was presented in the image, but I did find a more complete backstory fo… --- ## [Do mods actually tell posters who reported them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mods-actually-tell-posters-who-reported-them/593556)
**Author:** [@Lamia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamia)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-mods-actually-tell-posters-who-reported-them/593556 "2011-08-24T00:55:06Z")
In a recent thread \*\*YaraMateo \*\*posted the following: I had always assumed that when you report a post your identity is kept confidential, and would be discussed only among the mods and admins. Do the mods actually t… --- ## [Getting narcotic prescription for someone else--possession violation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-narcotic-prescription-for-someone-else-possession-violation/457177)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2008, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-narcotic-prescription-for-someone-else-possession-violation/457177 "2008-07-22T03:45:35Z")
I know that know law enforcement agency would bother with this type of situation, but if you go to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription for controlled substances for someone else in your household, are you guilty of il… --- ## [ABC hiding Epstein's story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abc-hiding-epsteins-story/843137)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abc-hiding-epsteins-story/843137 "2019-11-20T22:41:55Z")
Project Veritas published a hot-mic speech given by Amy Robach complaining that they new about it three years ago and that ABC canned the story, apparently, because (on top of other things) prince Andrew was part of the … --- ## [Scotty Mo, get your dumb ass down here....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotty-mo-get-your-dumb-ass-down-here/591239)
**Author:** [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scotty-mo-get-your-dumb-ass-down-here/591239 "2011-08-05T01:08:43Z")
Lil Scotty thinks this would be a fun-filled, peaceful world if women ran things. Because, as we all know, women are humble, sensitive, nonviolent, nurturers who would never start a war or hurt anyone. And 170 commen… --- ## [Frightening questions and realizations about The Hokey Pokey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frightening-questions-and-realizations-about-the-hokey-pokey/645374)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frightening-questions-and-realizations-about-the-hokey-pokey/645374 "2012-12-31T21:46:37Z")
The Hokey Pokey lyrics are as follows: You put your \[right hand\] in, You put your \[right hand\] out, You put your \[right hand\] in, And you shake it all about, You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around Tha… --- ## [The British and queuing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-british-and-queuing/600140)
**Author:** [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-british-and-queuing/600140 "2011-10-23T05:40:54Z")
How long has queueing been a stereotype of the British? --- ## [The mystery of Wally.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mystery-of-wally/219254)
**Author:** [@Heloise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heloise)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2003, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mystery-of-wally/219254 "2003-12-16T23:36:02Z")
The subject came up on another message board. I’m not going to post a link and I will ask the same of others. That thread is inflammatory and there are hurtful things said about posters, so please respect my wish not to … --- ## [The "Let's play nice in the Pit" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lets-play-nice-in-the-pit-thread/486106)
**Author:** [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2009, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lets-play-nice-in-the-pit-thread/486106 "2009-02-21T03:30:11Z")
Since it appears that \[del\]our evil corporate overlords\[/del\]…\[del\]our parents\[/del\]… \[del\]The Man\[/del\]…Ed is gonna come down on us real soon now and Lay Down The Law, I think we should take this opportunity to prove–pr… --- ## [Good, but not well-known, restaurants in your city](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-but-not-well-known-restaurants-in-your-city/555535)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2010, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-but-not-well-known-restaurants-in-your-city/555535 "2010-11-17T03:21:37Z")
Post the name of your city, and some local restaurants you like but that aren’t necessarily well-known. Places you might recommend to someone coming in from out of town. Pittsburgh Penn Avenue Fish Company, a restaura… --- ## [High Fructose Corn Syrup Responsible for Obesity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-fructose-corn-syrup-responsible-for-obesity/501360)
**Author:** [@endersshadow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/endersshadow)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2009, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-fructose-corn-syrup-responsible-for-obesity/501360 "2009-11-16T18:47:18Z")
I guess I could say I expected a little bit more from you guys than the PC answer that doesnt make anyone mad. Anyone being, companies that produce high fructose corn syrup. Maybe you could look into something for me as… --- ## [How syllables does the word "sire" have?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-syllables-does-the-word-sire-have/691816)
**Author:** [@copperwindow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/copperwindow)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-syllables-does-the-word-sire-have/691816 "2014-07-05T02:09:50Z")
Is it one or two? --- ## [Camping w/no bear boxes (WTF??)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-w-no-bear-boxes-wtf/547566)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-w-no-bear-boxes-wtf/547566 "2010-08-22T15:55:37Z")
So my wife was selecting a campsite, and she decided to explore some areas we haven’t visited before. She found something near Lake Tahoe that looked promising, but after booking it, she discovered that despite being in… --- ## [Favorite sporting moments?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-sporting-moments/556883)
**Author:** [@DragonAsh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DragonAsh)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-sporting-moments/556883 "2016-10-16T00:36:54Z")
Since the ‘game that ripped your heart out’ thread makes me alternate between manic depressive and suicidal, let’s recap some of our favorite sporting moments. Come on, everyone has a couple! Unless you’re from Cleveland… --- ## [Let’s play Heresy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-play-heresy/313623)
**Author:** [@Fortean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fortean)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2005, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-play-heresy/313623 "2005-08-06T00:24:26Z")
What unpopular opinions do you hold regarding books, movies, art etc? Let them all out! I’ll start…. Beyoncé Knowles is probably a better actress than Halle Berry. Josh Whedon is a mediocre writer. The first hour of … --- ## [Musical questions that have not been adequately addressed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-questions-that-have-not-been-adequately-addressed/427276)
**Author:** [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2007, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-questions-that-have-not-been-adequately-addressed/427276 "2007-12-05T03:34:19Z")
Whoooooooooo are you? Who? Who? Who? Who? Well, my name is Dan. I’m 41. I work in tech support. Problem is that I’m just not sure this question is addressed directly to me! This keeps me awake at night… Does anybody he… --- ## [Michael Moore is a big fat phony- why do people support this lying hypocrite?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moore-is-a-big-fat-phony-why-do-people-support-this-lying-hypocrite/441789)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moore-is-a-big-fat-phony-why-do-people-support-this-lying-hypocrite/441789 "2008-03-22T20:27:01Z")
Last night I saw the revelatory anti-Moore documentary Manufacturing Dissent and was totally impressed at how it exposed this schlub to be nothing more than a big fat phony. And the film was made by Canadians, not Republ… --- ## [Are ALL Golfers Pompous Arrogant Jerks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-golfers-pompous-arrogant-jerks/173954)
**Author:** [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2003, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-golfers-pompous-arrogant-jerks/173954 "2003-05-13T05:26:28Z")
Or is it just the guy I share cube space with? Dear lord, what an ass!! “The pros are afraid to play MY course…” “Most guys can’t hit a 9(whatever that is) nearly as far as I can…It’s a good thing I don’t mind teaching…”… --- ## [What's the most unique job you've ever had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-unique-job-youve-ever-had/734805)
**Author:** [@TheSpeculationElucidation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSpeculationElucidation)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-unique-job-youve-ever-had/734805 "2016-01-16T08:10:18Z")
What’s the weirdest/most unique job you’ve ever had? Do you have any funny/interesting memories from your time there? Whenever I tell people that I was lead management a sexual chocolate and toy company, I get the most … --- ## [You call \*this\* disabled-accessible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-call-this-disabled-accessible/596267)
**Author:** [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-call-this-disabled-accessible/596267 "2011-10-28T05:21:37Z")
While the closest I’ve personally been to disability has been minor surgery on a heel, we have quite a few posters who are permanently disabled and many more who’ve been temporarily disabled. For some reason, disabled ac… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=678&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=680&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)