# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=737&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:** 738 --- ## [I just bought a toddler leash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-bought-a-toddler-leash/654930)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-bought-a-toddler-leash/654930 "2013-04-16T19:06:40Z")
My daughter and I like to take walks around the neighborhood, but she likes her stroller less and less. She turned two a couple of weeks ago and wants to walk like a big girl. Our neighborhood has no sidewalks so you ha… --- ## [Smallest turkey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smallest-turkey/516871)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smallest-turkey/516871 "2009-11-22T07:46:01Z")
What’s the smallest turkey I’d be likely to be able to buy at a supermarket? --- ## [Bulk popcorn in microwave, glass bowl=magic!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulk-popcorn-in-microwave-glass-bowl-magic/709461)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bulk-popcorn-in-microwave-glass-bowl-magic/709461 "2015-01-12T17:15:30Z")
I was disappointed in general with making bulk popcorn in the microwave via paper bag like everything online advises. \*Loses my foodie card. :frowning: Then on a whim because I could not find a paper bag I used a glass… --- ## [I am not a troll, sock puppet, parodist or satirist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-not-a-troll-sock-puppet-parodist-or-satirist/122823)
**Author:** [@taggert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taggert)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2002, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-not-a-troll-sock-puppet-parodist-or-satirist/122823 "2002-08-10T03:24:16Z")
In the latest Ann Coulter Pit thread, I defended Ann Coulter: "Bunch of liberals who won’t even listen to a conservative here. What is “bwak”? A chicken sound? Were her arguments so persuasive that you couldn’t stand to… --- ## [All-Time Classic Roleplaying Game Moments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-time-classic-roleplaying-game-moments/234661)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2006, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-time-classic-roleplaying-game-moments/234661 "2006-04-11T14:50:36Z")
Allright, inspired by this thread and spinning off from this thread of mine I have decided to open a Memorable RPG Moments thread. Got any impressive or amusing stories of characters you’ve run, or campaigns you’ve GMed? … --- ## [Worst Military Leader elimination game (setup thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-military-leader-elimination-game-setup-thread/559933)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-military-leader-elimination-game-setup-thread/559933 "2010-11-16T15:27:13Z")
By popular demand… Who was the worst military leader of all time? You may nominate up to five terrible, no-good, awful leaders, be they generals, admirals or military officers of any rank, as well as monarchs, warlords… --- ## [Motorcycle Safety - Crash bars. Good or useless?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycle-safety-crash-bars-good-or-useless/334318)
**Author:** [@Leviosaurus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leviosaurus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2005, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcycle-safety-crash-bars-good-or-useless/334318 "2005-12-06T18:24:37Z")
I recently kicked off my early midlife crisis by buying myself a big awesome motorcycle. I’ve become obsessed with motorcycle safety, taken the MSF course, bought a riding outfit with reflective stripes and CE approved a… --- ## [Weird stuff you do habitually for no reason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-stuff-you-do-habitually-for-no-reason/478487)
**Author:** [@DarRRva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarRRva)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2010, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-stuff-you-do-habitually-for-no-reason/478487 "2010-07-13T05:12:25Z")
This morning, I went to the shop next to my work, and bought a bottle of water. I came back to mny desk, shook the bottle, and opened it. Then I realised that I do this with almost every drink (as long as it’s not carbo… --- ## [1945: Why not starve instead of nuke Japan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1945-why-not-starve-instead-of-nuke-japan/509600)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2009, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1945-why-not-starve-instead-of-nuke-japan/509600 "2009-09-16T20:58:29Z")
One thing I always wondered is, why did the US and Allies have to face the “Hobbsian” choice of either Nuking Japan, or invading? Japan has limited natural resources, and with a naval blockade shutting down the fishing i… --- ## [How long to download a book on Kindle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-to-download-a-book-on-kindle/488773)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-to-download-a-book-on-kindle/488773 "2009-03-11T18:32:49Z")
I ordered a book awhile ago and as yet it’s not showing up on the screen. Anybody have an idea as to how long it takes to download? The website is no help. --- ## [Could I have buttsex without knowing it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-have-buttsex-without-knowing-it/396886)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2007, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-have-buttsex-without-knowing-it/396886 "2007-03-24T22:09:39Z")
Good morning dopers, Allow me to prelude my question: A long long time ago, in a city far far away… BA-DAAAAAA! sfx It is a period of anal war. Rebel beer mugs, striking from a hidden base, have won their first vict… --- ## [Is Lee Carroll's Kryon a cult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lee-carrolls-kryon-a-cult/193292)
**Author:** [@Acco40](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acco40)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-lee-carrolls-kryon-a-cult/193292 "2022-11-04T13:55:44Z")
I have recently started dating a girl who is a believer of Kryon, a new-age “Religion?”. Basically, I’ve looked into it enough to see that is somewhat ambitious in its attempt to pull together many seemingly seperate su… --- ## [Funny/Silly Things In Background Shots Of Movies/TV Shows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-silly-things-in-background-shots-of-movies-tv-shows/643962)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-silly-things-in-background-shots-of-movies-tv-shows/643962 "2012-12-20T19:15:02Z")
There are often some really great little things in the background of TV shows or movies that are quick, but funny. Two examples of things in the background that made me laugh recently were on the show Raising Hope: Wom… --- ## [Ridiculous Hairstyles (Men and Women)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-hairstyles-men-and-women/670935)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculous-hairstyles-men-and-women/670935 "2013-12-12T16:38:24Z")
Please post links to pictures… For men: I thought this was called a frohawk or a brohawk, but it must have another name…pointed down the center or to a peak, as displayed in this pic of Mike Wallace, NFL wide receiver… … --- ## [Twenty-nine days hath September (or at least that's how long we get to mini-rant this month.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twenty-nine-days-hath-september-or-at-least-thats-how-long-we-get-to-mini-rant-this-month/919624)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 267\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twenty-nine-days-hath-september-or-at-least-thats-how-long-we-get-to-mini-rant-this-month/919624 "2020-10-01T23:42:31Z")
I guess that’s my mini-rant: how come none of you slackers started a new thread, hmmm??? --- ## [Food preferences that people think make them superior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-preferences-that-people-think-make-them-superior/284404)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2005, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-preferences-that-people-think-make-them-superior/284404 "2005-01-14T17:04:37Z")
What is it with people who think that their preference in food makes them somehow superior to those around them? Examples: If you drink light beer ala Miller or Budweiser you’re considered an idiot “Those taste like pi… --- ## [A maximum penalty of one year for plowing into a car and causing a death? HUH???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-maximum-penalty-of-one-year-for-plowing-into-a-car-and-causing-a-death-huh/390119)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 224\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2007, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-maximum-penalty-of-one-year-for-plowing-into-a-car-and-causing-a-death-huh/390119 "2007-02-01T03:24:56Z")
Maximum? Am I reading this wrong? The singer Brandy had an accident and caused someone’s death and they may prosecute her for vehicular manslaughter. Okay, so far, But if she is found guilty: Here is a synopsis of what… --- ## [Football greed proposal - Euro Super League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-greed-proposal-euro-super-league/940270)
**Author:** [@casdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/casdave)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/football-greed-proposal-euro-super-league/940270 "2021-06-08T17:29:08Z")
You might have seen some reports that some of the main money spinning football teams in Europe are trying to breakaway from UEFA and possibly FIFA to create a European Super League - seems like around 12 clubs have enter… --- ## [The Genius of the Facebook interface](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genius-of-the-facebook-interface/738454)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-genius-of-the-facebook-interface/738454 "2017-02-02T21:07:12Z")
Perhaps this belongs in GQ. I do have a question at the end, but want to give some background for Dopers unfamiliar with the Facebook interface. To those Dopers who have no Facebook account: Congratulations!! I envy … --- ## [Romneys condescending tone of voice - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romneys-condescending-tone-of-voice-why/639395)
**Author:** [@antechinus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antechinus)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2016, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romneys-condescending-tone-of-voice-why/639395 "2016-06-17T10:25:11Z")
I have heard a few recordings lately of Mitt Romney speaking. Whats the deal with his tone of voice? It sounds very condescending, like he is reading a childrens story or explaining the solar system to preschoolers. Is… --- ## [Is trying to get 37 faithless GOP electors futile, given the Electoral Count Act?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trying-to-get-37-faithless-gop-electors-futile-given-the-electoral-count-act/772755)
**Author:** [@Curious2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Curious2016)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trying-to-get-37-faithless-gop-electors-futile-given-the-electoral-count-act/772755 "2016-11-28T22:28:33Z")
Let’s assume the lunatic “Hamilton Electors” who think Article II gives them unfettered discretion to have an enlightened debate before casting votes for Mr. Rogers. The Electoral Count Act (ECA) provides that, on Jan 6… --- ## [The Lake ate two more people yesterday...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lake-ate-two-more-people-yesterday/549384)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lake-ate-two-more-people-yesterday/549384 "2010-09-04T16:06:33Z")
Lake Superior, that is. Teenagers, both of them. I was having a beer with my brother and his wife when their daughter - who works as a life guard - called and said 5 people drowned. As it turned out, it was only 2, brin… --- ## [Up Yers Chick Don't Tell Them To Ruin Halloween For The Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-yers-chick-dont-tell-them-to-ruin-halloween-for-the-kids/133848)
**Author:** [@kingpengvin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kingpengvin)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2003, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/up-yers-chick-dont-tell-them-to-ruin-halloween-for-the-kids/133848 "2003-10-10T04:32:00Z")
So Jack The Chick gives his annualHalloween message advising folks to help the poor heathen children by stuffing their goodie bags with Tracts. Now I as an adult can handle these lies and bigoted comics but now they are… --- ## [Why does playing random black keys on the piano sound like "asian music"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-playing-random-black-keys-on-the-piano-sound-like-asian-music/500270)
**Author:** [@otorophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/otorophile)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-playing-random-black-keys-on-the-piano-sound-like-asian-music/500270 "2009-06-20T15:57:13Z")
We have a piano in our house, which I can’t really play. However, I do sometimes mess around with it. One strange thing I always noticed is that if I randomly play the higher-pitched black keys, one-at-a-time in quick … --- ## [PC = Polite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-polite/63034)
**Author:** [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2001, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-polite/63034 "2001-05-11T10:46:35Z")
Recently, I’ve been involved in a debate on another list about the “PC-ness” of something, with alot of complaints about how Political Correctness Has Gone To Far. I’m a little confused. I always though Politically Corre… --- ## [Mayo vs. Miracle Whip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayo-vs-miracle-whip/635473)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mayo-vs-miracle-whip/635473 "2012-09-29T06:07:00Z")
Not sure this doesn’t belong in Great Debates. :smiley: So which do you go for, mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, either, or neither? --- ## [Straight men: Can you think of a female protagonist you identified with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-men-can-you-think-of-a-female-protagonist-you-identified-with/620262)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-men-can-you-think-of-a-female-protagonist-you-identified-with/620262 "2012-04-30T19:44:19Z")
I’m listening to an interview with Meryl Streep (on NPR’s Fresh Air) and she was talking about the occasional achievement of getting straight men to identify with her character (whatever character). She says, and it see… --- ## [Cheap Chawklit in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-chawklit-in-the-mmp/784615 "2017-04-24T02:11:03Z")
This being the second opportunity of the year to get cheap chawklit (the first being the day after Valentine’s day) let’s share our favorite chawklit. Not share as in let anyone else have any - share as in information. … --- ## [You miserable fuck.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-miserable-fuck/629324)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2012, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-miserable-fuck/629324 "2012-07-30T08:51:05Z")
The Bloke and I are splitting up…he’s staying in our house, and I’m moving interstate. As a result, we’ve had to split some of the furniture too…he’s getting the bulk of it, and I’ve got dibs on (amongst other things) t… --- ## [First use of Mother of All Bombs: what's the status of the US arsenal? Lessons learned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-whats-the-status-of-the-us-arsenal-lessons-learned/784394)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-use-of-mother-of-all-bombs-whats-the-status-of-the-us-arsenal-lessons-learned/784394 "2017-04-20T14:12:28Z")
See query. “Lessons learned” can stay within GQ bounds quite easily, as has been done in many similar queries/threads with the military/technology/political matters on design and use and application in real war in our li… --- ## [Conservative media \*is\* obsessed with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-media-is-obsessed-with-alexandria-ocasio-cortez/832513)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conservative-media-is-obsessed-with-alexandria-ocasio-cortez/832513 "2019-05-07T17:31:24Z")
Last winter we explored the question “Why is conservative media obsessed with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?”. For the naysayers in that now-closed thread, we now have proof that the folks at Fox are obsessed with her: Study… --- ## [Concrete driveway - rebar or wire mesh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concrete-driveway-rebar-or-wire-mesh/105139)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2002, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concrete-driveway-rebar-or-wire-mesh/105139 "2002-04-25T15:19:55Z")
Wondering if any of you could help me evaluate bids on our Chicago-area residential driveway. We have it narrowed down to 2 contractors. They are about $1G apart, with the higher bid approx $8G to install a concrete dr… --- ## [Things other people find relaxing/unwinding but you find stressful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-other-people-find-relaxing-unwinding-but-you-find-stressful/932806)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-other-people-find-relaxing-unwinding-but-you-find-stressful/932806 "2021-03-29T04:07:32Z")
Two examples for me: Taking a shower: Loud water gushing, those harsh seconds before the water gets warm (even though it was already warm coming out of the bathtub faucet) - then it’s too hot; by the time you get comf… --- ## [USA's Colony – Anyone watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usas-colony-anyone-watching/743245)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usas-colony-anyone-watching/743245 "2017-04-09T01:35:45Z")
I dug the tone and setup so far. Cool to see Josh Holloway again. After the first 10 minutes, I pictured it as an allegory showing what a Trump-America might be like—Yooooge walls cordoning off classes of people and ban… --- ## [Did the US really save Britain's arse in WWII?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-us-really-save-britains-arse-in-wwii/142444)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2016, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-us-really-save-britains-arse-in-wwii/142444 "2016-01-23T18:14:52Z")
Note: My knowledge of WWII history is fuzzy, so please help to combat my ignorance. Poland: Overrun. France: Surrendered. Italy: Wimps. But Britain never surrendered. Is that really due so much to their alliance with t… --- ## [The oldest TV show with a still-living cast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oldest-tv-show-with-a-still-living-cast/717925)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2018, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-oldest-tv-show-with-a-still-living-cast/717925 "2018-01-28T22:57:45Z")
What’s the oldest TV show where the entire main cast is still living? I’ve been running 60s and 70s shows through my head, and it’s kind of shocking how few shows have an entire cast that is still-living-- by that, I mea… --- ## [Complete Guitar Control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-guitar-control/546496)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complete-guitar-control/546496 "2010-07-15T16:59:30Z")
Steve Vai is in complete control of his instrument, and is an amazing guitar player. You have to admit it. Instrumental wankery may not be your cup of tea, but you have to admit his mastery. I propose that he is a mode… --- ## [Rock/pop #1 singles without a chorus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-pop-1-singles-without-a-chorus/557018)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-pop-1-singles-without-a-chorus/557018 "2010-10-16T16:31:59Z")
Most hit rock and pop songs feature a chorus which alternates with the versus, sometimes with a bridge or instrumental solo thrown in. It’s comparatively rare for a #1 single not to have a chorus. I can think of only t… --- ## [Poll: Tabletop Ability Score Generation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-tabletop-ability-score-generation/721574)
**Author:** [@Black.k.9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Black.k.9)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-tabletop-ability-score-generation/721574 "2015-06-24T23:12:26Z")
This is a poll linked to Reddit, and to here. What Tabletop Ability Score Generation is best in your opinion? --- ## [What's Your Favorite Internet Meme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-internet-meme/523723)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-internet-meme/523723 "2010-01-07T18:18:33Z")
I think I have to go with the Lolcat or Keyboard Cat, currently. Ask me again when I’m a different mood. --- ## [Lost 5:14 "The Variable"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-5-14-the-variable/494746)
**Author:** [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2009, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-5-14-the-variable/494746 "2009-05-04T02:27:11Z")
Thread rules: From the on-line description for tonight’s episode: Some useful Café Society links are given below: Thread index for Season 1 Episodes: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 T… --- ## [scientists who are christian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-who-are-christian/692979)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2014, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scientists-who-are-christian/692979 "2014-07-27T06:51:36Z")
I don’t really follow how high caliber and highly respected research scientists like Francis Collins can be Christian. I think I can parse being religious and generally ‘spiritual’ as a scientist…but I can’t grasp the c… --- ## [Jack Bauer's Russian Towel Torture: Any basis in fact?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-bauers-russian-towel-torture-any-basis-in-fact/141803)
**Author:** [@silverfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silverfish)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2002, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-bauers-russian-towel-torture-any-basis-in-fact/141803 "2002-12-12T14:41:53Z")
In series one of 24, Jack Bauer describes one painful method of torture, that works like this: The torturer would force a towel down the victims throat, holding on to a bit at the end, then when the stomach starts to di… --- ## [Illinois wants Gun ID with $1 M of Insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-wants-gun-id-with-1-m-of-insurance/487012)
**Author:** [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2009, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illinois-wants-gun-id-with-1-m-of-insurance/487012 "2009-02-26T04:27:30Z")
What are the odds of this legislation passing, and if passed, making it through the Supreme Court. What does Oppose - Referred to rules committee mean? For debate, is the intention of this law to eliminate guns? It lo… --- ## [Is this offensive? Apatow and Dunham takes offense at question regarding nudity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-offensive-apatow-and-dunham-takes-offense-at-question-regarding-nudity/678460)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-offensive-apatow-and-dunham-takes-offense-at-question-regarding-nudity/678460 "2014-01-18T18:18:04Z")
This is the article in question. The writer, a guy named Tim Molloy, asks why Lena Dunham is naked all the time in “Girls”. Both the star and Apatow take offense at that. I get it. I think they believe the question’s… --- ## [Jokes that Used to be Funny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-used-to-be-funny/837330)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jokes-that-used-to-be-funny/837330 "2020-06-04T18:47:40Z")
They finally found a cure for herpes. … Extra Strength Tylenol. (1) Does anyone else remember why this joke was funny at one time? (2) Does anyone have examples of jokes that used to be funny but now just leave peopl… --- ## [Could I use a multimeter to test a battery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-use-a-multimeter-to-test-a-battery/528177)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-i-use-a-multimeter-to-test-a-battery/528177 "2010-02-09T14:07:18Z")
I have dozens of dead batteries laying about and I have multimeter which I used infrequently to measure if a wire is live or not. Could I use this to test a battery? What setting would be best? Even dead batteries pro… --- ## [What's the plural of "danish" (pastries)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-plural-of-danish-pastries/262617)
**Author:** [@Iacob\_Matthew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iacob_Matthew)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2004, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-plural-of-danish-pastries/262617 "2004-09-02T00:36:09Z")
So, today on the way back from lunch, I pass by the little semi-cafe in the lobby of my dormatory. They have many sugary delights, and the guy I’m with asks “what’s the plural of danish?” Danishes just sounds wrong, an… --- ## [Why do you rarely see pet canaries anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-rarely-see-pet-canaries-anymore/504619)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2009, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-rarely-see-pet-canaries-anymore/504619 "2009-07-31T05:29:13Z")
The Birdman of Alcatraz thread resparked something I’ve wondered several times. (The B of A mainly researched canaries.) When I was a little kid (almost 40 years ago) my mother had one- bright yellow, sang several tune… --- ## [Do you know anyone who wears giant ear lobe disks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-who-wears-giant-ear-lobe-disks/556932)
**Author:** [@Purd\_Werfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Purd_Werfect)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2010, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-anyone-who-wears-giant-ear-lobe-disks/556932 "2010-10-17T01:54:57Z")
I live in a small city with a large and largely liberal college population, and amongst the usual facial piercings and tattoos, there is the occasional person who has slowly stretched out their ear lobes with disks of ev… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=736&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=738&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)