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**Author:** [@Amblydoper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amblydoper)\ **Replies:** 931\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2008, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doperville-mafia-new-players-welcome/448670 "2008-06-07T00:07:41Z")
So you keep hearing about this great game called Mafia, and you think you want to play? Feel intimidated by the larger games with the die-hard players? Maybe you just want to get your feet wet before stepping it up aga… --- ## [Let's make up first drafts of famous lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-up-first-drafts-of-famous-lines/753786)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 426\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-up-first-drafts-of-famous-lines/753786 "2017-01-20T02:57:19Z")
“All those moments… will be lost in time… like farts in the wind.” (BTW: CS? Thread games? Mundane pointless? I dunno. Feel free to move.) --- ## [Do Black People Think That White People 'Smell'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-black-people-think-that-white-people-smell/162575)
**Author:** [@Surreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surreal)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-black-people-think-that-white-people-smell/162575 "2017-04-01T17:53:13Z")
Is it true that many black people believe that most white people have a distinct odor? If so, what do they think we smell like?? I’ve heard that different races have different amounts of odor-producing apocrine glands, … --- ## [New Study: 45,000 die in U.S every year from lack of healthcare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-study-45-000-die-in-u-s-every-year-from-lack-of-healthcare/510616)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-study-45-000-die-in-u-s-every-year-from-lack-of-healthcare/510616 "2009-10-04T19:08:13Z")
Roughly one person every twelve minutes. More than drunk driving and homicide combined. Remember 9/11 and how outraged you felt? An equivalent number of our people are dying every 25 days. In the aftermath of 9/11 we s… --- ## [I Don't Understand People That Take Their Dogs With Them EVERYWHERE They Go.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-people-that-take-their-dogs-with-them-everywhere-they-go/581265)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-people-that-take-their-dogs-with-them-everywhere-they-go/581265 "2016-02-28T20:10:24Z")
I just don’t get it. I understand taking your dog(s) for a ride in the car on occasion, and not just to the vet, but to the park, the lake, etc. But some people have to take their dog(s) with them on every single flippi… --- ## [Could it be possible that homosexuals are really athesist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-it-be-possible-that-homosexuals-are-really-athesist/660225)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Quatro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Quatro)\ **Replies:** 329\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-it-be-possible-that-homosexuals-are-really-athesist/660225 "2013-06-20T19:46:13Z")
because there are no holes in my bible that this practice is sinfully wrong. Therefore are homosexuals really just athesist denying that God the father has tagged sex with another male (among other things they do wrong)… --- ## [Is it Safe to Have Sixpack Abs? Healthy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-have-sixpack-abs-healthy/671145)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 265\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-have-sixpack-abs-healthy/671145 "2013-10-22T20:12:31Z")
A middle-aged (40s) family member of mine has been going to the gym a lot lately. We (his family) are all telling him that he looks perfectly fine and that his physique is consistent with fitness and good health. This … --- ## [So apparently rural America (modern hunter gatherers) think city folk look down on them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-apparently-rural-america-modern-hunter-gatherers-think-city-folk-look-down-on-them/772221)
**Author:** [@Salvor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salvor)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-apparently-rural-america-modern-hunter-gatherers-think-city-folk-look-down-on-them/772221 "2016-12-05T19:17:51Z")
What have we EVER said to disparage such people ?!??!?!?!? All I’ve ever done is post hopeful posts about expanding cities so more rurals out in the dirt patches of this nation can move to civilization and have a bet… --- ## [Why are the moderators here biased and intellectually dishonest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-moderators-here-biased-and-intellectually-dishonest/545149)
**Author:** [@Poptech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poptech)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-moderators-here-biased-and-intellectually-dishonest/545149 "2010-07-03T16:21:27Z")
In a previous discussion here a moderator stated lies and created fraudulent charges against me to censor my thread to this section of the forums. My question is why are the moderators here biased an intellectually disho… --- ## [Hillary Clinton did not run a terrible campaign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-clinton-did-not-run-a-terrible-campaign/792305)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 394\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hillary-clinton-did-not-run-a-terrible-campaign/792305 "2017-08-09T21:22:37Z")
I’ve been seeing this idea in a number of threads lately. People seem to take it as a given that Hillary Clinton ran a terrible campaign. The only question seems to be if she ran the worst campaign in the last century or… --- ## [Watchmen: The Movie (reviews and spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-the-movie-reviews-and-spoilers/486579)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 357\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-the-movie-reviews-and-spoilers/486579 "2009-03-17T00:00:52Z")
Industry screenings are beginning around town. In a word thus far: Uh-Oh. :frowning: I still have my fingers crossed (though I perhaps should’ve suspected since I thought 300 was a massive p.o.s.), but I’m now glad t… --- ## [Riddles for D&D dungeons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riddles-for-d-d-dungeons/500689)
**Author:** [@Knightrunner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knightrunner)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/riddles-for-d-d-dungeons/500689 "2012-03-30T20:23:58Z")
I’ve been reworking an old module that includes sphynx-style riddling that PC’s must solve. The published riddles are, at best, rather lame and I would like to upgrade them. Does anyone know a few good (preferably fant… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 5.16 "Conquer" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-5-16-conquer-open-spoilers/716311)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 300\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-5-16-conquer-open-spoilers/716311 "2015-04-13T18:00:44Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Daryl finds trouble while on a run; Rick and the group feel like outsiders in Alexandria, where trouble approaches the gates. \[/QUOTE\] Season finale tonight; 90 minutes. Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, an… --- ## [Did Edward Mordrake realy exist and if so, did he have two faces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-edward-mordrake-realy-exist-and-if-so-did-he-have-two-faces/110667)
**Author:** [@S.Mussberger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/S.Mussberger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2002, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-edward-mordrake-realy-exist-and-if-so-did-he-have-two-faces/110667 "2002-05-25T12:37:08Z")
To anyone who can clarify this, I was listening to Tom Waits new album “Alice” and there is one song there that is called “Poor Edward”. The song is about a guy who has a second face on the back of his head. Eventually … --- ## [Things You Shouldn't Need To Tell People](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 468\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-shouldnt-need-to-tell-people/945674 "2021-11-14T13:33:19Z")
First of all, I would like to announce an astonishing event: Discobot was right! The title of this topic I’m starting, partly in the memory of the old one on the late lamented snopes boards, “Things You Shouldn’t Need T… --- ## [SDMB Steam user community](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-steam-user-community/560951)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-steam-user-community/560951 "2014-01-15T19:45:35Z")
We had a thread for this but it’s two years old. With the upcoming black friday and Christmas sales, I figured it’d be a good time to familiarize new people with our steam community. We have an SDMB Steam Community open… --- ## [Which Original Star Trek Eps are 'must watch'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-original-star-trek-eps-are-must-watch/659052)
**Author:** [@Sparky\_the\_Wonder\_Spirit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky_the_Wonder_Spirit)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-original-star-trek-eps-are-must-watch/659052 "2015-06-06T00:32:16Z")
As a child of the 80s-90s, I have seen most of Next Gen, all of DS9, and … enough of Voyager. I’ve seen most of the original movies, and I know about the show through nerd-cultural-osmosis, but it seems like every time I… --- ## [That CRAAAAAAAAZY conspiracy theory: the mass firings of US Attorneys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-craaaaaaaazy-conspiracy-theory-the-mass-firings-of-us-attorneys/394824)
**Author:** [@Apos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apos)\ **Replies:** 470\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2007, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-craaaaaaaazy-conspiracy-theory-the-mass-firings-of-us-attorneys/394824 "2007-06-16T00:45:07Z")
The setup: The Bush administration not long ago decided to do something rather unprecedented: fire a whole host of US attorneys all at once, mid-term, coincidentally after Democrats took over Congress. All of these peop… --- ## [God as a Spirit - a question for theists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-as-a-spirit-a-question-for-theists/513256)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-as-a-spirit-a-question-for-theists/513256 "2009-11-07T15:44:32Z")
I’ve read a few reviews of books pushing back at the new atheism lately (like the latest by Karen Armstrong) and from the reviews they seem to be saying that it is invalid for Dawkins etc. to be attacking religion by add… --- ## [I need a super easy way to keep a ring on a necklace...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-super-easy-way-to-keep-a-ring-on-a-necklace/462606)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2009, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-super-easy-way-to-keep-a-ring-on-a-necklace/462606 "2009-02-08T03:15:20Z")
So now that I’m engaged, I have a ring I wear all the time. As an artist, I’m constantly doing stuff with my hands that makes me nervous with the ring on, but I have a paranoia about losing the ring. I figure the ideal t… --- ## [Battleship versus Aircraft carrier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battleship-versus-aircraft-carrier/623099)
**Author:** [@bucketybuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bucketybuck)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battleship-versus-aircraft-carrier/623099 "2012-10-10T19:03:16Z")
There have been various threads on battleships over the years, usually lamenting their demise, but by all accounts they were impressive beasts. Just for my idle curiosity I would be interested in hearing informed opinion… --- ## [Pitting the Washington Post for glorifying ignorance and stupidity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-washington-post-for-glorifying-ignorance-and-stupidity/702371)
**Author:** [@Chetumal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chetumal)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2014, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-washington-post-for-glorifying-ignorance-and-stupidity/702371 "2014-10-30T18:37:36Z")
From this article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/storyline/wp/2014/10/16/she-bought-a-sofa-on-installment-payments-now-its-straining-her-life/ Here is a woman who: Dropped out of school in 9th grade Doesn’t … --- ## [What's the best way to type a sigh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-type-a-sigh/316691)
**Author:** [@some\_white\_dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/some_white_dude)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-type-a-sigh/316691 "2022-05-08T18:57:31Z")
While talking on AIM, I often want to “sigh” to the person with whom I’m talking. The problem is, I have no idea how to do this. I don’t like using sigh, so what can I use? I’m looking for something along the lines of “u… --- ## [What's with all of the "One weird old tip/trick/method" spam online today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-all-of-the-one-weird-old-tip-trick-method-spam-online-today/573723)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-all-of-the-one-weird-old-tip-trick-method-spam-online-today/573723 "2014-03-03T20:04:55Z")
You name it and there certainly a “single old tip that is so weird and easy” to do it. I’ve seen it all: Grow your dick. Lose weight. Get rich. Clear acne. Get pussy. All of these ads have some mention of “crazy o… --- ## [In which my friends stop me from putting poop in a purse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-my-friends-stop-me-from-putting-poop-in-a-purse/690022)
**Author:** [@bathsheba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bathsheba)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2014, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-my-friends-stop-me-from-putting-poop-in-a-purse/690022 "2014-09-05T07:33:19Z")
So. I have an ebay buyer whom a mate has christened “Ebay Whore”. Ebay Whore bought a bag from me and I forgot to send it. I should have sent it by last Wednesday but didn’t. My fault, but it’s been one of those times wh… --- ## [Field of Daisies (a Harnic RPG)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/field-of-daisies-a-harnic-rpg/492967)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 819\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/field-of-daisies-a-harnic-rpg/492967 "2009-07-23T14:14:43Z")
I started an RPG last year that was quite successful until it was… well, not. It fell apart mostly because it dragged on forever, and that was largely because it was so open-ended that we lost direction and purpose. I p… --- ## [Getting Offended on Behalf of Other People (Redskins)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-offended-on-behalf-of-other-people-redskins/755167)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 335\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2016, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-offended-on-behalf-of-other-people-redskins/755167 "2016-06-23T13:46:59Z")
According to a new poll out, the vast majority of Native Americans (90%) are not offended by the Washington NFL team being called “Redskins” and many actually like the name. Of note, the numbers are said to be consistent… --- ## [Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama/757463)
**Author:** [@IBuildEm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IBuildEm)\ **Replies:** 304\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama/757463 "2016-07-05T12:52:35Z")
I have met a great many people that said “I voted for Obama, but I regret it now” Coming to the conclusion that there is nothing that can be said to justify Obama’s actions, whether it be on international trade, terror, … --- ## [Grimm, Season 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grimm-season-4/702325)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 282\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grimm-season-4/702325 "2015-05-19T13:11:49Z")
Season premiere is tonight! So, what will happen to Nick without his powers? And will Trouble (in whatever lame-ass fashion they’re spelling her name) step up to the plate. And will they finally bring Wu in on the secr… --- ## [Can we talk yarn stashes? Current projects? Maybe? Yes? Yarn!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-yarn-stashes-current-projects-maybe-yes-yarn/560897)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-yarn-stashes-current-projects-maybe-yes-yarn/560897 "2011-06-07T02:27:03Z")
So, I have an enviable problem, depending on your point of view. About 8 years ago my grandmother got sick and died very quickly (~6 months). Granny was an avid knitter and had a large number of projects on the go which… --- ## [I'm Craving a Tall Glass of MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-craving-a-tall-glass-of-mmp/643554)
**Author:** [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Replies:** 527\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-craving-a-tall-glass-of-mmp/643554 "2012-12-17T18:41:51Z")
So as most of you know I am pregnant with my third child. (Second pregnancy) I haven’t been craving anything in particular for very long, but I have had waves of cravings such as: Milk. Mmmmm, tall glass of cold milk. … --- ## [So, Walker won the election. Will he now be indicted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-walker-won-the-election-will-he-now-be-indicted/624266)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2013, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-walker-won-the-election-will-he-now-be-indicted/624266 "2013-05-28T21:46:55Z")
If so, and if he ends up leaving office, what kind of Governor will current Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefitch be? Here’s Kleefitch: - YouTube --- ## [Saddest song you know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saddest-song-you-know/683461)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2014, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saddest-song-you-know/683461 "2014-06-28T00:32:26Z")
As I am listening to Pearl Jam’s Last Kiss, I am thinking that this might be the saddest song I know. I am not THAT well versed in music, but a song about killing your girlfriend in a car accident is way more sad than “… --- ## [Fathers of daughters: Do you think all men are scum till proven otherwise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fathers-of-daughters-do-you-think-all-men-are-scum-till-proven-otherwise/483798)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 377\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fathers-of-daughters-do-you-think-all-men-are-scum-till-proven-otherwise/483798 "2009-02-19T00:11:47Z")
All men interested in dating your daughter(s) that is. And if so, why? For purposes of this discussion, men includes boys over the age of 12. Inspired by this post of Oakminster’s, which was probably a joke, but even … --- ## [I pit the President for making the same excuse again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-president-for-making-the-same-excuse-again/688864)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 307\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-president-for-making-the-same-excuse-again/688864 "2014-06-01T06:13:33Z")
In regards to the VA scandal, Jay Carney said, “The first time the President heard about it was in the papers.” We’ve only heard this, oh, about five times. It’s his answer to everything. “I didn’t know nuthin’”. He tak… --- ## [Guys: Is TV chef Anne Burrell attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-is-tv-chef-anne-burrell-attractive/567727)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-is-tv-chef-anne-burrell-attractive/567727 "2011-12-21T17:29:53Z")
Would you date her? Take her to bed? Take her home to meet Mama? Or is she just too Out There, goofy, over-the top? Are her energy, enthusiasm and cute patter darling and endearing or just annoying? http://www.foodnetwo… --- ## [For Sanders fans who plan on sitting out if Bernie is not nominated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-sanders-fans-who-plan-on-sitting-out-if-bernie-is-not-nominated/746466)
**Author:** [@BigAppleBucky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigAppleBucky)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-sanders-fans-who-plan-on-sitting-out-if-bernie-is-not-nominated/746466 "2016-04-19T22:03:15Z")
I suggest taking an on-line preference poll. You might be surprised at how close Hillary and Bernie are. Here are a couple, I’m sure there are more of them out there. When taking them be sure to note how important each… --- ## [Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin indicted in Ivy League bribery scheme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-indicted-in-ivy-league-bribery-scheme/831001)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 463\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felicity-huffman-lori-loughlin-indicted-in-ivy-league-bribery-scheme/831001 "2020-08-22T05:27:59Z")
William H. Macy must be having an awesome morning… Hollywood actors, CEOs charged in nationwide college admissions cheating scam Oh, no! Not Aunt Becky! --- ## ["Gay as a \" similes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-as-a-blank-similes/596297)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-as-a-blank-similes/596297 "2024-08-07T15:03:38Z")
Anyone else find these similes friggin’ hilarious? My favorite ones that I’ve heard from the SDMB: Gay as a box of birds Gay as a tap dancing hyena (my current favorite) I’ve also heard Gay as a goose (the first one… --- ## [Ever receive NOTHING for Christmas as a child? Parents - ever give NOTHING to your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-receive-nothing-for-christmas-as-a-child-parents-ever-give-nothing-to-your-kids/561902)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-receive-nothing-for-christmas-as-a-child-parents-ever-give-nothing-to-your-kids/561902 "2023-07-24T11:03:16Z")
In my time here there have been a few threads about crap holiday experiences, douche parents, etc. Some of these threads feature stories about kids finding out their about bad financial circumstances by getting gifts tha… --- ## [Wasserman Schultz: Toast or not toast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasserman-schultz-toast-or-not-toast/755704)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasserman-schultz-toast-or-not-toast/755704 "2016-09-10T04:56:05Z")
There has been some grumbling from the Sanders camp about DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz for a while. And Martin O’Malley wasn’t really enamored of her either when he was still in the race. Recently Bernie has take… --- ## [Starving Artist: Totally Insane? Or Just Almost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starving-artist-totally-insane-or-just-almost/467678)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 470\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starving-artist-totally-insane-or-just-almost/467678 "2008-10-21T11:23:14Z")
Can someone please explain this post to me? Kthx. --- ## [ISIS needs to be destroyed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isis-needs-to-be-destroyed/712801)
**Author:** [@Klaatu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klaatu)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isis-needs-to-be-destroyed/712801 "2015-04-20T19:36:48Z")
This is just a rant. I have no political motives nor anything to debate. I have watched every execution video in full that they have put out, including the latest where they beheaded 21 Coptic Christians on a beach. You… --- ## [How does "Pawn Stars" sell stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-pawn-stars-sell-stuff/522542)
**Author:** [@Jormungandr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jormungandr)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-pawn-stars-sell-stuff/522542 "2010-08-25T03:47:56Z")
If you’ve seen the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” you know they buy unusual items. Among them several cars, motorcycles and a hot air balloon. But unless you’ve seen the episode, how would anyone know these items are ava… --- ## [Penn & Teller: Fool Us (season 5)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-teller-fool-us-season-5/816662)
**Author:** [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Replies:** 247\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-teller-fool-us-season-5/816662 "2019-03-30T16:01:15Z")
The fifth U.S. season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us debuts at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday June 25, 2018 on The CW network. Alyson Hannigan resumes hosting duties. This year a number of previously successful “foolers” will be… --- ## [Tennis 2014 Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2014-thread/677561)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennis-2014-thread/677561 "2014-11-25T01:23:31Z")
Well, 2013 certainly turned out to be surprising. When I posted the thread a year ago, we didn’t know how long it would be before Nadal would return, let alone return at full strength. Hardly anyone thought he’d be back … --- ## [Movies you know are bad, but still watch/enjoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-know-are-bad-but-still-watch-enjoy/656139)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-know-are-bad-but-still-watch-enjoy/656139 "2013-06-02T13:22:55Z")
Just to be clear, I am NOT talking about movies “so bad they are good” for the comedic effect. I am talking about movies that you just know are not well written, have bad acting, bad effects, plot holes, etc but for som… --- ## [Can we build better forum software?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-build-better-forum-software/615723)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-build-better-forum-software/615723 "2021-03-12T23:22:29Z")
As one of the oldest and most stable(ish) forum communities on the web, I’d like to solicit the feedback of the Straight Dope forum regulars. (if you’re curious, here’s what this forum looked like in the year 2000! Pict… --- ## [Movies with stupidly large plotholes...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-stupidly-large-plotholes/49386)
**Author:** [@nikjohns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nikjohns)\ **Replies:** 252\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-stupidly-large-plotholes/49386 "2013-06-22T13:50:28Z")
I watched two movies today (days off rock!) and both of them featured amazing plotholes. These were not the everyday, minor “How did he get to the shops and back in the time she said that…”, I was amazed they weren’t not… --- ## [Is there really hardcore porn on European television stations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-hardcore-porn-on-european-television-stations/256847)
**Author:** [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-hardcore-porn-on-european-television-stations/256847 "2024-05-22T11:25:47Z")
In discussions on the SDMB and elsewhere regarding the collective prudishness of the United States, someone will inevitably mention that they heard from a friend of a friend that, while travelling through Europe, they sa… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=69&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=71&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)