# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=68&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:** 69 --- ## [Give an example of "great, dry wit."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-an-example-of-great-dry-wit/397463)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-an-example-of-great-dry-wit/397463 "2016-03-05T16:09:09Z")
So I’m reading this online advice column, where a woman wrote in to ask if she was being too picky in looking for a man who is witty in a particular way. The columnist responds and mentions her desire to find a man with… --- ## [Jenna Jameson doesn't do interracial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenna-jameson-doesnt-do-interracial/433700)
**Author:** [@Rubystreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rubystreak)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2008, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jenna-jameson-doesnt-do-interracial/433700 "2008-01-17T19:05:14Z")
I have no idea if this is the right forum for this. I’m an admirer of Jenna Jameson’s business acumen but I have not admired her other skills first hand. Trying to Google this kind of thing is a recipe for disaster, as… --- ## [Anita Sarkeesian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anita-sarkeesian/704982)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2014, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anita-sarkeesian/704982 "2014-11-29T00:48:46Z")
Yes. There’s no doubt sexism in the gaming industry. Yes, there are more men game developers than women. Yes. We’ve talked about this in the GameGate thread. I’m sorry that I’m a little late with this, but I want to… --- ## [I Pit Where Liberalism Has Gone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-where-liberalism-has-gone/767811)
**Author:** [@DerekMichaels00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekMichaels00)\ **Replies:** 386\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-where-liberalism-has-gone/767811 "2016-11-10T19:26:26Z")
10 years ago, believing in abortion rights, gay rights, equal rights for non-majority racial and ethnic members, and keeping religion out of the public square was enough to make one a liberal here in America. You could a… --- ## [Dear Homeless Person: Show respect when I give you spare change!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-homeless-person-show-respect-when-i-give-you-spare-change/557841)
**Author:** [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Replies:** 310\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-homeless-person-show-respect-when-i-give-you-spare-change/557841 "2011-01-04T17:35:37Z")
Earlier today, somehow I wound up down in Brentwood with an hour to kill, so I went looking for the Fatburger at Wilshire & Bundy that a friend had told me about. Had trouble finding the place, so I asked a homeless guy… --- ## [Unexplained natural gas odor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexplained-natural-gas-odor/619874)
**Author:** [@SrsBidness28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SrsBidness28)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unexplained-natural-gas-odor/619874 "2012-04-26T15:45:49Z")
I have an odor in my house that smells almost like natural gas, but is not natural gas. I called the gas company in my area and had them come out to test for gas leaks. Long story short, they found no evidence of a lea… --- ## ["The Usual Suspects"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-usual-suspects/564961)
**Author:** [@Shot\_From\_Guns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shot_From_Guns)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-usual-suspects/564961 "2010-12-27T16:05:41Z")
Can we \*please \*get a moratorium on this phrase in ATMB? If somebody wants to use it in the Pit, fine, but it’s insulting and dismissive and doesn’t belong in this forum. --- ## [funny things to put on the memo of a check](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-things-to-put-on-the-memo-of-a-check/614103)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-things-to-put-on-the-memo-of-a-check/614103 "2012-02-28T03:04:43Z")
I have a yearly bill that I pay to a friend. For the last couple of years I’ve written some funny/embarrassing things on the subject line. ‘For sexual favors’ ‘Heroin…I mean ‘legal stuff’’ I’m looking for new and wit… --- ## [Most offensive t-shirt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-offensive-t-shirt/629822)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2014, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-offensive-t-shirt/629822 "2014-07-28T17:34:24Z")
During a conversation with my wife tonight, we were reminded of a t-shirt we had the pleasure of running across on a gentleman who appeared to be shopping with his wife and kids at Target a few months ago. Front: “Want … --- ## [What should the West do about the present situation in Iraq?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-west-do-about-the-present-situation-in-iraq/690553)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 204\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-the-west-do-about-the-present-situation-in-iraq/690553 "2014-07-07T05:16:28Z")
Turkey has called for an emergency NATO meeting. Should we support the Iraqi government (if asked)? Should we bomb the bejeezus out of Al Qaida anyway? Or should we wash our hand of the whole damn business and let them s… --- ## [Hey, Spock, YOU'RE A FUCKIN' MORON!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-spock-youre-a-fuckin-moron/535346)
**Author:** [@Super\_Kapowzler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Kapowzler)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-spock-youre-a-fuckin-moron/535346 "2010-04-23T20:53:05Z")
Oh, okay, smartguy, you with the “compute to the last digit Pi” and shit. That’s your best shot? How 'bout: 10 PRINT (or ? to all you uber-speedkeying vulcans) “You ain’t SHIT!” 20 GOTO 10 How’s that for your vulcan… --- ## [The goddamned headlight retaining clip on my Mazda 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-goddamned-headlight-retaining-clip-on-my-mazda-3/553748)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-goddamned-headlight-retaining-clip-on-my-mazda-3/553748 "2014-05-01T19:22:11Z")
I got this car in 2004, the first model year, and other than utterly predictable user-error (forgot to have the belts changed on time), it’s been 100% solid. I’ve loved it. But I don’t think I’m ever going to buy Mazda… --- ## [U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-intercepts-capture-senior-russian-officials-celebrating-trump-win/776441)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-intercepts-capture-senior-russian-officials-celebrating-trump-win/776441 "2017-01-24T19:32:02Z")
U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win. Senior ranking Russian official: “Congratulations comrade, Trump in White House.” Putin: “Kill Moose and Squirrel”. --- ## [Wonder Woman - Seen it (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-woman-seen-it-open-spoilers/787918)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-woman-seen-it-open-spoilers/787918 "2017-12-09T04:13:11Z")
Just got back from a sneak preview of Wonder Woman. It’s pretty good. Easily the best entry in the DC Movie-verse, which says very, very little, but overall I really enjoyed this movie. It does have some significant f… --- ## [What color is this dress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-this-dress/713742)
**Author:** [@aaelghat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaelghat)\ **Replies:** 361\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-this-dress/713742 "2021-03-03T15:45:31Z")
74% of people taking a poll on Buzzfeed (308,000 people as of this writing) thinks this dress is white and gold. To me it is clearly blue and black. Only 26% of people (109,000 people) share my opinion. What explain… --- ## [Painful lump on tailbone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painful-lump-on-tailbone/660725)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/painful-lump-on-tailbone/660725 "2013-06-20T14:53:50Z")
This is the third day it’s been really bad, and for a couple days before that it was just a bit sore. This started out of nowhere, no trauma. Now it hurts really bad. I’m taking Aleve and that helps some but not enough. … --- ## [A way to tell apart the 5-dollar hookers and undercover cops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-way-to-tell-apart-the-5-dollar-hookers-and-undercover-cops/630028)
**Author:** [@griffon502](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffon502)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-way-to-tell-apart-the-5-dollar-hookers-and-undercover-cops/630028 "2012-08-07T09:48:12Z")
During my sleep, I had this idea. In America, prostitution is illegal, and you can get arrested for it. Undercover cops usually disguise as hookers and as you pick them up on your car and pay them and show the intention … --- ## [Why is poop smearing a sign of mental disturbance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-poop-smearing-a-sign-of-mental-disturbance/520688)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2017, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-poop-smearing-a-sign-of-mental-disturbance/520688 "2017-11-14T01:09:02Z")
Or a sign of severe child abuse? I’ve also heard that scatophilia (sexually aroused by poop) is also associated w/ mental distubances. I hear this quite often, but never heard a good explanation of it. I mean, it is a… --- ## [How long did it take for your wisdom teeth to heal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-for-your-wisdom-teeth-to-heal/57527)
**Author:** [@Nefarious\_Chipmunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefarious_Chipmunk)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-did-it-take-for-your-wisdom-teeth-to-heal/57527 "2012-10-12T16:37:52Z")
So, I got my wisdom teeth out 8 days ago, and it STILL hurts horribly. My doctor says I have something called “dry socket” and there is nothing that he can do about it except wait for it to finish healing. My question fo… --- ## [What are you absolute most hated movies of all time? Your "zero stars" movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-absolute-most-hated-movies-of-all-time-your-zero-stars-movies/985653)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 563\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-absolute-most-hated-movies-of-all-time-your-zero-stars-movies/985653 "2024-09-29T19:07:03Z")
My interest and viewing of movies the past 8-10 years has increased and I find I give most movie a passable rating, the equivalent of a 1 star or 1/2 star review. But…there are a few so bad they deserve the dreaded “zer… --- ## [Uniquely Distinct Americanisms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uniquely-distinct-americanisms/225676)
**Author:** [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Replies:** 509\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2004, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uniquely-distinct-americanisms/225676 "2004-02-14T14:09:55Z")
Pardon the title… I wasn’t sure how to label this, so I made up a word. Anyway, I was talking with some friends online, some of which were internationally based, and we briefly discussed American football, baseball, and… --- ## [Genital mutilation of young girls. But it's a religious thing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genital-mutilation-of-young-girls-but-its-a-religious-thing/785057)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 524\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genital-mutilation-of-young-girls-but-its-a-religious-thing/785057 "2018-12-09T09:09:44Z")
Doctor accused of mutilating genitals of young girls defends procedure as religious practice. Religious freedom my ass. I hope this doctor gets jailtime. As for the parents involved I don’t want to say remove the kids,… --- ## [Philly swimming pool kicks out black kids, "doesn't allow minorities"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-swimming-pool-kicks-out-black-kids-doesnt-allow-minorities/502355)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 392\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philly-swimming-pool-kicks-out-black-kids-doesnt-allow-minorities/502355 "2009-07-24T13:38:55Z")
This is kind of a jaw dropper The next day the club cancelled the camp’s membership and said they would refund their money. The president of the swim club had this to offer in terms of an explanation: Oh, well, you w… --- ## [District 9: Rave Reviews So Far...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/district-9-rave-reviews-so-far/506152)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/district-9-rave-reviews-so-far/506152 "2009-09-25T01:00:58Z")
Granted, not a lot of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes just yet, but of those who have reviews, Village Voice, Hollywood Reporter and Variety have all pretty much given this film rave reviews. I am sure it will change, but cu… --- ## [The phrase: "You're a Pill!" Heard it? Used it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-youre-a-pill-heard-it-used-it/520793)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-youre-a-pill-heard-it-used-it/520793 "2009-12-14T18:48:49Z")
“You’re a Pill!” “He’s a pill!” “Don’t be such a pill!” These were common phrases my grandparents aimed at us young 'uns, many ages ago. Of course, I now realize that “pill” readily translates into “pain in the ass”,… --- ## [2014-15 Barclays Premier League Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-15-barclays-premier-league-thread/695248)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 267\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2014-15-barclays-premier-league-thread/695248 "2015-06-01T20:58:49Z")
As I eagerly await next weekend’s start of the 2014-15 Premier League season and Arsenal’s specific brand of superb football, I would like to duly note that today Arsenal (the 2014 FA Cup winner) defeated Manchester City … --- ## [No, you asshole anti-abortion protestor. I do not want her to have an abortion@](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-asshole-anti-abortion-protestor-i-do-not-want-her-to-have-an-abortion/537624)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-you-asshole-anti-abortion-protestor-i-do-not-want-her-to-have-an-abortion/537624 "2010-05-19T14:27:26Z")
The local Planned Paremthood, located right across the street from the library, had its usually protestors out today. I started to talk to one about how they only favor adoption if it’s to the right people (no gays need … --- ## [The most attractive women in the comics/cartoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-attractive-women-in-the-comics-cartoons/771892)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2017, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-attractive-women-in-the-comics-cartoons/771892 "2017-11-19T09:53:36Z")
I may be going out on a limb here, but I’ll take the chance. To the Teeming Female Millions, if you want to post the best looking men in the comics or cartoons, be my guest. :slight\_smile: Betty Cooper’s mother (Archie)… --- ## [Are we going to lose net neutrality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-going-to-lose-net-neutrality/773452)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 329\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-going-to-lose-net-neutrality/773452 "2025-01-03T21:36:46Z")
Is there any reason they wouldn’t remove these regulations, and if they do could it mean censorship of, or more difficulty in accessing, certain political viewpoints? I would hope that, if some of the big providers w… --- ## [Is there any legitimacy to the Sovereign Citizen argument?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-legitimacy-to-the-sovereign-citizen-argument/786097)
**Author:** [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Replies:** 390\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-legitimacy-to-the-sovereign-citizen-argument/786097 "2017-12-04T17:11:10Z")
So, I’ve been browsing through a series of fascinating Sovereign Citizen-themed videos on YouTube. SC’s keep citing things like “Black’s Law Dictionary”, “Maritime Admiralty Law”, “Common Law”, “Corporate Law”, etc. I … --- ## [Count DOWN FROM 1,000,000 "game" thread thingymado](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-down-from-1-000-000-game-thread-thingymado/828655)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 733\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-down-from-1-000-000-game-thread-thingymado/828655 "2026-05-01T03:00:40Z")
Based off of Beck’s weird phrasing here, I’ve decided to start a counter game to the million post thread. Let’s count DOWN FROM a million. And it’ll be…well…not really interesting…but…uh…curious? To see when the two game… --- ## [Mega Cruise Ships: Tragedies Waiting To Happen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-cruise-ships-tragedies-waiting-to-happen/570937)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mega-cruise-ships-tragedies-waiting-to-happen/570937 "2012-02-29T14:19:35Z")
I just got back from Miami, and one of the impressive sights is the port-huge, enormous cruise ships departing and returning-a lot of port activity. Yet, I wonder how safe these new giants are? I think there is a huge … --- ## [2017 Virginia Gov. race: Gillespie (R) vs. Northam (D)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-virginia-gov-race-gillespie-r-vs-northam-d/788920)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 341\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-virginia-gov-race-gillespie-r-vs-northam-d/788920 "2018-01-11T00:07:32Z")
AP story here. Sounds like Mr. Gillespie barely got the nom despite lots of money and many endorsement (and despite avoiding anything Trumpian). I’d like to thankfully note that the man he beat for the nom, Corey Stewar… --- ## [Hottest of the televison geek girls.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-of-the-televison-geek-girls/519272)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-of-the-televison-geek-girls/519272 "2009-12-06T21:11:31Z")
Public poll, no set ending date, one answer per respondent, blah blah blah. Bear in mind that we’re not assessing the hotness of the actresses, but of the characters. Below you will find safe for work images of all the d… --- ## [More sovereign citizen goodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-sovereign-citizen-goodness/726478)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-sovereign-citizen-goodness/726478 "2022-05-20T03:19:16Z")
I’m not big on link bombing the dope, but this is too good not to see. eta: I know this is a couple years old but I’m not sure it’s ever made the rounds. Someone on reddit dug it up yesterday and now it’s on its cours… --- ## [Sci-Fi weapons with BAD design flaws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sci-fi-weapons-with-bad-design-flaws/778573)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 227\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sci-fi-weapons-with-bad-design-flaws/778573 "2017-03-07T10:19:07Z")
Death Star…no not THAT flaw…can only fire its mega weapon at approximentally 40%(?) of its viewable area at any one time. It really needs escorts. That it was unaccompanied by escorts should have been a dead giveaway tha… --- ## [I pit Bricker for admitting he plans to make posts that are "clearly and utterly unreasonable"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-bricker-for-admitting-he-plans-to-make-posts-that-are-clearly-and-utterly-unreasonable/706080)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2014, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-bricker-for-admitting-he-plans-to-make-posts-that-are-clearly-and-utterly-unreasonable/706080 "2014-12-12T15:34:35Z")
I like Bricker. He contributes to a lot of threads, IMO. I know some people don’t like him, and I disagree with him on many things, but I generally like him as a poster. He (usually) spends effort to be factually corr… --- ## ["Jews totally run Hollywood"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jews-totally-run-hollywood/556058)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jews-totally-run-hollywood/556058 "2011-02-07T02:07:41Z")
The title of this OP was taken from a column by Joel Stein in the LA Times I was reminded of this column by the recent Rick Sanchez fiasco, and mainly by comments in the couple of related threads here on the SDMB that c… --- ## [Men who do the "underwear towel dance" at the gym: why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-who-do-the-underwear-towel-dance-at-the-gym-why/578072)
**Author:** [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2013, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-who-do-the-underwear-towel-dance-at-the-gym-why/578072 "2013-11-07T11:32:10Z")
This has been mentioned on the dope before but I’ve never actually come out and asked people why. I’ve seen at the gym or at a public pool sometimes guys who will do everything possible to not have their genitals exposed… --- ## [When does one become an "established" poster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-one-become-an-established-poster/706953)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-one-become-an-established-poster/706953 "2014-12-31T22:36:25Z")
I don’t really know if this is an answerable question; I was just thinking about it because of a recent thread written by a new poster. I guess I could say maybe it’s like obscenity - you can’t really define it but you… --- ## [GA special election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ga-special-election/787575)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 340\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ga-special-election/787575 "2017-06-27T13:22:45Z")
I just took my PredictIt winnings from Gianforte’s victory and bought HANDEL.GA06.2017 shares at 42 cents. That is: I predict, with not just a voice but real world money, that Handel beats Ossuff. --- ## [Comparing brands of HVAC units in homes (Lennox, Trane, Luxaire, Goodman, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-brands-of-hvac-units-in-homes-lennox-trane-luxaire-goodman-etc/525616)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-brands-of-hvac-units-in-homes-lennox-trane-luxaire-goodman-etc/525616 "2016-09-09T20:02:11Z")
Looking to get a new gas furnace/“air handler” AC unit in the house. Condensor/compressor unit outside is not getting replaced. Trying to get a read on how much you get for the money with the pricier brands (Lennox, Tran… --- ## [Game of Thrones 3.10 "Mhysa" 6/9/2013 No book discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-3-10-mhysa-6-9-2013-no-book-discussion/660539)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-3-10-mhysa-6-9-2013-no-book-discussion/660539 "2013-06-19T20:36:15Z")
3.01 Valar Dohaeris 3.02 Dark Wings, Dark Words 3.03 Walk of Punishment 3.04 And Now His Watch is Ended 3.05 Kissed by fire 3.06 The Climb 3.07 The Bear and the Maiden Fair 3.08 Second Sons 3.09 The Rains of Cast… --- ## [Mad-Men: 7.14 "Person to Person", SERIES FINALE (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-7-14-person-to-person-series-finale-open-spoilers/720273)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-7-14-person-to-person-series-finale-open-spoilers/720273 "2017-02-08T02:11:09Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] The stories of Don Draper, his family and his co-workers at Sterling Cooper & Partners conclude. \[/QUOTE\] It’s all come down to this, last episode of the series. --- ## [Allegedly hot chicks/studs whose appeal escapes you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allegedly-hot-chicks-studs-whose-appeal-escapes-you/493630)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2009, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allegedly-hot-chicks-studs-whose-appeal-escapes-you/493630 "2009-04-24T01:28:40Z")
We’ve probably done this before. Hell, I’ve probably started the thread before. But I hate everyone today and am feeling cruel besides.\* Anyway … I have never understood the fuss some guys make about Jessica Alba. T… --- ## [Lounsbury on Iraq & MENA: War, Politics, Economy & Related Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lounsbury-on-iraq-mena-war-politics-economy-related-questions/164259)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 510\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2003, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lounsbury-on-iraq-mena-war-politics-economy-related-questions/164259 "2003-04-23T09:22:20Z")
After some thought I have decided that I will limit my participation on the Straightdope to this single thread. The current situation requires no small degree of attention on my part to various work issues arising from t… --- ## [The classic 'Who would you save, your drowning dog or a stranger?' question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-classic-who-would-you-save-your-drowning-dog-or-a-stranger-question/194541)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-classic-who-would-you-save-your-drowning-dog-or-a-stranger-question/194541 "2016-06-03T00:25:25Z")
…And you only have time to save one of them. Seriously. Who would you save? (for those of you who have no dog, just imagine how it would be if you did have one) And no, don’t say your dog can swim. A common way to ge… --- ## [Swiss tourist gang-raped in India](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-tourist-gang-raped-in-india/653154)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-tourist-gang-raped-in-india/653154 "2013-09-15T01:32:12Z")
This can’t be food for tourism. A Swiss woman who was camping with her husband in a forest in Madhya Pradesh was gang-raped by 8 men, who also beat her husband and robbed them. There’s a picture of her being escorted… --- ## [What's your solution to a million unwanted pregnacies occurring as a result of protected sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-solution-to-a-million-unwanted-pregnacies-occurring-as-a-result-of-protected-sex/515156)
**Author:** [@SmartAlx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAlx)\ **Replies:** 381\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2009, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-solution-to-a-million-unwanted-pregnacies-occurring-as-a-result-of-protected-sex/515156 "2009-11-06T17:38:11Z")
What is your solution to this dilemma? The most common forms of birth control are condoms and various Estrogen & progestogen options. The real world efficacy of these methods ranges from 3% to 15% cite. If you consider … --- ## [What is "Original Sin"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-original-sin/670109)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 315\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-original-sin/670109 "2013-11-03T21:38:37Z")
Per Wiki but if the story of Adam and Eve is only a parable(as I’ve been told by many), then what is the Original Sin? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=67&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=69&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)