# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=690&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:** 691 --- ## [Do girls get piss shivers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-girls-get-piss-shivers/257236)
**Author:** [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2004, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-girls-get-piss-shivers/257236 "2004-07-29T00:31:43Z")
I know most guys, including me, will get a shiver after urinating. It seems involuntary and inevitable. But I’ve rarely heard of girls who get the “piss shivers.” Is this more common than my female friends might have … --- ## [Did this dog need to be shot or not? (video)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-dog-need-to-be-shot-or-not-video/642204)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-dog-need-to-be-shot-or-not-video/642204 "2014-06-16T21:44:45Z")
Not enough of dog maven to knowif this dog was out of control or not. The police shot it while it was snared in a catch pole noose, but the animal control person does not seem to have the dog fully under control, and it … --- ## [Star Trek: Enterprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-enterprise/686858)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2014, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-enterprise/686858 "2014-04-28T05:40:57Z")
I’m moments away from starting my run-through of Star Trek: Enterprise. Having never seen a single episode of the series and knowing absolutely nothing about the show or its premise I’m going into it completely fresh. I’… --- ## [Trump is the best thing that ever happened to the Democratic Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-the-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-the-democratic-party/775559)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-the-best-thing-that-ever-happened-to-the-democratic-party/775559 "2016-12-29T16:04:03Z")
Trump is exposing a sick underbelly of the republican party. Myself and other decent people I know that formerly voted republican are leaving the party in droves. I believe the democrats suffered a similar fate this last… --- ## [You've shafted my daughter one time too many!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-shafted-my-daughter-one-time-too-many/159621)
**Author:** [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2003, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-shafted-my-daughter-one-time-too-many/159621 "2003-11-28T16:57:11Z")
My soon-to-be 18-year-old daughter, Sakura, has been involved in the dramas and musicals in school since fifth grade. She’s always dreamed of having a substantial part. Alas, this hasn’t happened, and she’s been disapp… --- ## [Comforter says "Dry clean only" BS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comforter-says-dry-clean-only-bs/509481)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comforter-says-dry-clean-only-bs/509481 "2016-09-25T10:46:19Z")
Dammit! I bought this thing and I didn’t notice the tag said “DCO” on the label until I got home. But even then I thought “No biggie, 10 bucks, tops, at the dry cleaners.” Boy was I wrong! They want $42 to clean that w… --- ## [Peculiar versions of songs and other musical works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peculiar-versions-of-songs-and-other-musical-works/728180)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peculiar-versions-of-songs-and-other-musical-works/728180 "2015-11-15T20:46:26Z")
Delving around YouTube, I have stumbled upon a few interesting adaptations of diverse songs. I thought “hey, this is cool”, and decided to share (and perhaps you can also share some suggestions of your own) … --- ## [Does women's professional sport represent a kind special female privilege?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-womens-professional-sport-represent-a-kind-special-female-privilege/696003)
**Author:** [@kstarnes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kstarnes)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-womens-professional-sport-represent-a-kind-special-female-privilege/696003 "2014-08-28T19:48:57Z")
Yes it does, of course it does. It’s a type of special privilege that society doesn’t have a problem bestowing upon women. I’m down with it, I don’t have a problem with that. I don’t have a problem with treating women we… --- ## [Church's Chicken Jalapenos. How to make?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/churchs-chicken-jalapenos-how-to-make/661820)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/churchs-chicken-jalapenos-how-to-make/661820 "2014-06-30T09:42:10Z")
Got an urge for fried chicken the other night. So, swing by Church’s Chicken and get some. And get some of their jalapeno peppers. Now, I am somewhat of a pepper fan, so I will admit these fast food peppers come up sort… --- ## [Is California being unreasonably optimistic. (Electric Vehicles)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-california-being-unreasonably-optimistic-electric-vehicles/989866)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-california-being-unreasonably-optimistic-electric-vehicles/989866 "2024-01-29T20:01:04Z")
California to end sales of gasoline-only cars by 2035 Aug 25, 2022 (Reuters) - California on Thursday moved to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a lan… --- ## [How does a Lawyer end up defending Scum™](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-lawyer-end-up-defending-scum/431736)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2008, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-lawyer-end-up-defending-scum/431736 "2008-01-06T19:48:29Z")
Scum is defined as anybody whom the issue of their forgivability in/by society is clear - their actions are unforgivable (child-molesters, rapists etc…) I am sure that no Lawyer wants to be tasked with defending such a … --- ## [Mad Men, Season Four](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-season-four/547903)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-season-four/547903 "2010-07-28T13:05:29Z")
Starts up tomorrow night. Set your DVRs. This is definitely a show to watch. --- ## [Wow, you're so clever for noticing it was a zombie thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-youre-so-clever-for-noticing-it-was-a-zombie-thread/616391)
**Author:** [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-youre-so-clever-for-noticing-it-was-a-zombie-thread/616391 "2012-03-24T22:58:01Z")
It looks like a teenager doing a google search found this old thread from 2002 and posted this post that makes it sound like he is growing up in a crappy environment. To me, it sounds like he or his grandma are possib… --- ## [Has Google actually invented anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-google-actually-invented-anything/705967)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-google-actually-invented-anything/705967 "2014-12-05T10:26:35Z")
I know people who think Google invented all kinds of stuff. No, they didn’t. They bought Youtube. They bought Android. Most of Google+ and Google Maps was based off of things made by other companies they bought. Web… --- ## [Small Dogs versus Coyotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-dogs-versus-coyotes/719054)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-dogs-versus-coyotes/719054 "2023-05-22T01:07:10Z")
We live on the western Rocky Mountain front, and see and hear coyotes fairly often. Sometimes we will hear them ‘yipping’ in the early evening hours. If I happen to be outside at the time with my Parson Russell Terrier h… --- ## [Any household liquids that freeze above 32 degrees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-household-liquids-that-freeze-above-32-degrees/519281)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2009, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-household-liquids-that-freeze-above-32-degrees/519281 "2009-11-30T23:55:12Z")
Any liquids around my house that will turn solid at say below 40 degrees Fahrenheit? They must turn back to liquid when heated above their freezing point to qualify. --- ## [Who uses 89 octane gasoline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-uses-89-octane-gasoline/312410)
**Author:** [@Absolute](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Absolute)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2005, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-uses-89-octane-gasoline/312410 "2005-07-17T18:10:44Z")
I have never seen a car that uses 89 octane. All require 87 or 91. So, why is it sold? Are there actually some cars out there that do require it? Also, how many storage tanks does a typical gas station have? Do they… --- ## [These actors are not siblings, no matter what I think.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-actors-are-not-siblings-no-matter-what-i-think/722069)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-actors-are-not-siblings-no-matter-what-i-think/722069 "2015-06-16T00:49:42Z")
In the Mad About You thread, I mention that I thought Leelee Sobieski and Helen Hunt were sisters in real life. Until I found out Leelee’s name. Then I realized, probably not sisters. For a very long time I thought Giov… --- ## [How long before '90s nostalgia hits the scene?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-90s-nostalgia-hits-the-scene/589315)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-90s-nostalgia-hits-the-scene/589315 "2011-08-11T13:30:11Z")
I’m thinking retro-rave clubs (analogous to retro-disco clubs), that sort of thing. --- ## [Explain New York to an Angelina](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-new-york-to-an-angelina/595799)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-new-york-to-an-angelina/595799 "2011-09-18T03:01:48Z")
So…I’ve never lived outside of Southern CA, and never been to NYC. What is it like there? I’m mostly interested in the small cultural differences that add up. From the movies, I’ve gotten the impression that, in New Y… --- ## [Regarding SDMB Administration: A Plea For Restraint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-sdmb-administration-a-plea-for-restraint/289858)
**Author:** [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2005, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regarding-sdmb-administration-a-plea-for-restraint/289858 "2005-02-17T02:03:09Z")
I don’t know if this belongs in ATMB or not, but I’m putting it here for now. I know everyone who followed the events of last weekend has been on tenterhooks, the closure of threads and the susequent rumour mill hasn’t h… --- ## [Can heroin cause a spontaneous orgasm in males?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-heroin-cause-a-spontaneous-orgasm-in-males/465869)
**Author:** [@geneyboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/geneyboy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-heroin-cause-a-spontaneous-orgasm-in-males/465869 "2008-09-30T22:44:12Z")
Hi. My cousin recently tried heroin. He said he would never do it again, but in telling me how good it was, he said that the minute he injected it he had a spontaneous orgasm. Is this possible? (He billshits a lot). … --- ## [UC Santa Cruz students: meet the butt-end of my M-16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uc-santa-cruz-students-meet-the-butt-end-of-my-m-16/352457)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2006, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uc-santa-cruz-students-meet-the-butt-end-of-my-m-16/352457 "2006-04-17T16:29:06Z")
This just in via the San Francisco Chronicle. The left of Mao spoiled brats took a break from their surfing to block military recruiters from the campus and chase them off. No doubt this issue has been debated here bef… --- ## [Is Wheat Bad for You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wheat-bad-for-you/660107)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-wheat-bad-for-you/660107 "2014-01-20T17:55:31Z")
I think this thread properly belongs here in Cafe Society. If not, sorry. So I read this book, ‘‘Wheat Belly.’’ In it, the author, who is a cardiologist, blames wheat for just about every ailment from obesity to autism … --- ## [Do men generally marry their most attractive girlfriend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-generally-marry-their-most-attractive-girlfriend/448492)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2008, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-generally-marry-their-most-attractive-girlfriend/448492 "2008-05-10T23:50:35Z")
I’m not looking for a sweeping generalisation given the complexity of the topic, I’ll be happy with a non-negligible tendency one way or the other. How many (straight) husbands can (honestly) claim their wife is the mos… --- ## [Chess training game between glee and NAF1138 - comments etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-training-game-between-glee-and-naf1138-comments-etc/847289)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-training-game-between-glee-and-naf1138-comments-etc/847289 "2020-05-05T07:46:21Z")
As titled, this is a training game. Please use this thread for all comments, analysis and questions (including spectators.) NAF1138 has asked for a tactical game! My next post will give the actual game thread. N.B. T… --- ## [Posting someone's name and picture on a public webpage, without their consent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-someones-name-and-picture-on-a-public-webpage-without-their-consent/565218)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/posting-someones-name-and-picture-on-a-public-webpage-without-their-consent/565218 "2011-01-07T20:39:42Z")
Background: Food critic outed and ousted from restaurant Times critic S. Irene Virbila was waiting for a table at Red Medicine when the manager snapped her photo and told her to leave. It sparked a debate over whether … --- ## [7 inch records; how long can they be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-inch-records-how-long-can-they-be/357324)
**Author:** [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2006, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-inch-records-how-long-can-they-be/357324 "2006-05-19T15:42:45Z")
Millions, Yeah. That’s the question. How many minutes can each side of a 7 inch be? Your knowhow is thoroughly appreciated. --- ## [Which TV husband or wife would you most NOT want for your spouse.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-tv-husband-or-wife-would-you-most-not-want-for-your-spouse/600877)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2011, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-tv-husband-or-wife-would-you-most-not-want-for-your-spouse/600877 "2011-10-31T15:48:28Z")
Inspired by this thread. You couldn’t get me to marry any of the Cartwrights from Bonanza. That is a death sentence. --- ## [Resolved: Tax cuts do NOT result in higher tax revenue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-tax-cuts-do-not-result-in-higher-tax-revenue/546279)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-tax-cuts-do-not-result-in-higher-tax-revenue/546279 "2010-07-17T16:26:21Z")
From this thread. I think we have put this particular myth of supply side economics to rest. --- ## [Microprinting - can you do it yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microprinting-can-you-do-it-yourself/125187)
**Author:** [@sethdallob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sethdallob)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2002, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microprinting-can-you-do-it-yourself/125187 "2002-08-26T19:54:25Z")
Well maybe not microprinting, but really really small font sizes - how small can someone print a character on a 600dpi laser printer? The point here is to get a large database on a few sheets of paper as a backup in case… --- ## [Most Overrated and Underrated American Presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-overrated-and-underrated-american-presidents/530355)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-overrated-and-underrated-american-presidents/530355 "2010-03-10T20:36:55Z")
Who are in your opinion the most overrated and underrated American Presidents? NOTE: this only counts what they did as President not any previous accomplishments Overrated: Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican, 1801… --- ## [She's a lesbian and he's gay. And in other news, the pope is Catholic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-a-lesbian-and-hes-gay-and-in-other-news-the-pope-is-catholic/338046)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2006, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shes-a-lesbian-and-hes-gay-and-in-other-news-the-pope-is-catholic/338046 "2006-01-25T09:21:49Z")
What TV and movie characters could be most plausibly revealed as being gay without doing violence to the character’s previous history? Of course the character has to be ostensibly gay or at least uncommitted; there’s no… --- ## [Movie love most like real love?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-love-most-like-real-love/521908)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-love-most-like-real-love/521908 "2009-12-31T05:40:43Z")
What movie, for you, is the best illustration of real love? I’m talking romantic love here. I’m a little stumped myself, partly because I mostly go for unrealistic movies, musicals, fantasies, partly, I think, because … --- ## [Oh goody. US becoming more like USSR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-goody-us-becoming-more-like-ussr/622214)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-goody-us-becoming-more-like-ussr/622214 "2012-05-20T16:51:43Z")
I remember - when you emigrated from USSR in the 70s-80s (those that were allowed to do so) you had to leave all your possessions behind, and were barred from ever visiting again. How nice to see United States moving i… --- ## [Do guys have a few extra "inches" inside their body?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guys-have-a-few-extra-inches-inside-their-body/307540)
**Author:** [@remisser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/remisser)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2005, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guys-have-a-few-extra-inches-inside-their-body/307540 "2005-06-09T23:14:32Z")
This question will probably seem absurd to some people, but bear with me: At work today a friend of mine was talking about this documentary he saw a while ago about a man with a really small penis on Bravo or some chann… --- ## [If you're going to fight me, you better come strong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-going-to-fight-me-you-better-come-strong/700298)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2014, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-going-to-fight-me-you-better-come-strong/700298 "2014-10-08T00:47:00Z")
Listen, bro. You wanna throw down? Choose your weapon, but choose wisely, because if you don’t vanquish me, I will slay you and your descendants to the 40th generation. Now, choose your damn weapon already. And make it … --- ## [Which historical events have been most misrepresented?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-historical-events-have-been-most-misrepresented/718288)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2015, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-historical-events-have-been-most-misrepresented/718288 "2015-04-24T18:35:21Z")
Misrepresented by who? Well, popular culture, TV, films, books to education, what kids are taught in the classroom. And by whose standards? Let’s say you can grab an eyewitness from the time and expose him or her to how… --- ## [Horde of ancient (Roman & Celtic) coins found on Jersey - finders keepers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horde-of-ancient-roman-celtic-coins-found-on-jersey-finders-keepers/626353)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2012, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horde-of-ancient-roman-celtic-coins-found-on-jersey-finders-keepers/626353 "2012-06-29T11:49:28Z")
This article from the BBC describes a recently found, huge horde of ancient coins. There are an estimated 50,000 coins each worth several hundred dollars. Their total worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Do the … --- ## [Greek themed party - how much gyro meat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-themed-party-how-much-gyro-meat/688490)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-themed-party-how-much-gyro-meat/688490 "2014-09-09T20:22:17Z")
My wife and I are going to have a Greek-themed party this Sunday and am concerned about ordering enough gyro meat for the guests. Here are the particulars: Adults: 30 Kids: 23 (most avg 12yo, so many will have greek foo… --- ## [The Doors on Ed Sullivan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-doors-on-ed-sullivan/759628)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-doors-on-ed-sullivan/759628 "2016-07-23T03:47:46Z")
I recently heard a story that Jim Morrison refused to change certain lyrics when the Doors appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. Was the DJ confused with the Rolling Stones story? I had never, ever heard this mentioned abou… --- ## [How do you feel about your alma mater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-your-alma-mater/612199)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-your-alma-mater/612199 "2012-02-14T01:28:51Z")
Watching the Penn State scandal from a front-row seat in Pennsylvania has been interesting – many alums have passionate attachments to the school, regardless of whether they care about football or not. I don’t entirely u… --- ## [Ooooooh... Kyle's mom's a bitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooooh-kyles-moms-a-bitch/741075)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ooooooh-kyles-moms-a-bitch/741075 "2015-12-25T16:55:54Z")
Kindergarten Trip to Visit Santa Canceled After Mom Complains, Parents Stage Walkout Totally reminded me of the South Park episode ‘Mr. Hankey, The Christmas Poo’. I don’t want religious activities in school, but Sant… --- ## [Is the American Religious Right rooted in racism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-american-religious-right-rooted-in-racism/747006)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-american-religious-right-rooted-in-racism/747006 "2016-04-06T11:28:18Z")
Certainly there are many African-Americans and other nonwhites who take very conservative views on abortion, homosexuality, etc., but they seem to be entirely outside the RR as a political movement. The RR is rooted in … --- ## [What have you been mistaken for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-been-mistaken-for/753120)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-been-mistaken-for/753120 "2016-06-10T17:06:20Z")
Following up on the mistaken for a prostitute thread: Twice when I was younger I was mistaken for the valet at some upscale restaurants. Once I was outside grabbing a smoke, another time just waiting to be picked up. I … --- ## [How do you light a match like Walter Neff in "Double Indemnity"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-light-a-match-like-walter-neff-in-double-indemnity/311514)
**Author:** [@FightClub](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FightClub)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-light-a-match-like-walter-neff-in-double-indemnity/311514 "2012-02-19T05:54:04Z")
I saw the movie, Double Indemity, and Fred MacMurray’s character, Walter Neff, lights matches with a one handed flick of his thumb. I have tried so very hard to do that but I fail every time. Please help. --- ## [Why We Won't Be Having Sex.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-we-wont-be-having-sex/464356)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Fight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Fight)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-we-wont-be-having-sex/464356 "2008-09-23T15:19:09Z")
Jezebel’s recent piece The Unfuckables is a funny rundown of specific things men did that kept the writer, and many posters, from considering sex with them (number 12 is ‘Telling me how hard you are going to fuck me is o… --- ## [Science Fiction --OR-- Fantasy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-fiction-or-fantasy/675264)
**Author:** [@OffByOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OffByOne)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-fiction-or-fantasy/675264 "2013-12-05T19:41:58Z")
I’m not quite sure if this is the right forum. I can’t seem to muster up enough vitriol for the Pit; it could go in Great Debates, but I’m starting in the Café Society since it is about books. Mods, please feel free to… --- ## [the BURN turkey BURN ! mmp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-burn-turkey-burn-mmp/843954)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-burn-turkey-burn-mmp/843954 "2019-12-02T18:47:22Z")
so in honor of thanksiving this weeks topic is : whats the worst thing youve eaten on thanksgiving? or the worst thanksgiving youve had? or hell the worst thing or meal youve made your self … share and discuss… --- ## [A note to the straight supremacists and those verbally beating the tar out of them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-note-to-the-straight-supremacists-and-those-verbally-beating-the-tar-out-of-them/127604)
**Author:** [@robertliguori](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robertliguori)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2002, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-note-to-the-straight-supremacists-and-those-verbally-beating-the-tar-out-of-them/127604 "2002-09-14T03:21:22Z")
To the straight supremacists: Take a break, please. You are producing a flow of vitrol unmatched by anything I’ve seen in my admittedly short tenure as a Doper. Even if you believe us to be totally wrong, you aren’t h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=689&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=691&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)